Pianist

Anne Akiko Meyers is one of the world’s most esteemed violinists, celebrated for her expressive depth and technical prowess. She has collaborated with today’s most important composers, conductors, and orchestras, creating a remarkable collection of new violin repertoire for future generations, including Arturo Márquez’s Fandango, a violin concerto written for her in 2021, which received a 2024 Grammy® Award nomination for her recording with Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Ms. Meyers’ CAMA recital debut program will include a premiere of Philip Glass’s New Chaconne, as well as Márquez’s Danzón No.2 in a new arrangement by the composer. Anne Akiko Meyers will play the exquisite 1741 “ex-Vieuxtemps” Guarneri del Gesù, considered by many to be the finest sounding violin in existence for its powerfully luxuriant sound and mint state of preservation. Joining Anne Akiko Meyers is Italian pianist Fabio Bidini, a distinguished faculty member at the Colburn School in Los Angeles.

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Anne Akiko Meyers

Lobero Theatre

An award-winning classical pianist of Nigerian-Filipino heritage, Adam Heron is the titleholder of the 2020 Harriet Cohen Bach Prize, and a laureate of multiple British and international competitions. Born in Hong Kong, he rose to prominence following his 2018 television debut as a BBC Young Musician piano finalist. Through his unique artistry, coupled with an innate flair for communication, Adam strives to become a leading ambassador for classical music. 

Piano Recital

Smith Square Hall

**Anna Lapwood: A Moonbeam Recital at the OPRL**

Join us for an enchanting evening with the world-renowned organist, Anna Lapwood, as she makes her debut in Liège with a performance that promises to illuminate the Salle Philharmonique like never before. This event, part of the prestigious Organ Series, is scheduled for Saturday, November 2, 2024, at 8:00 PM, and will last approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.

**Event Highlights:**

- **Date and Time:** Saturday, November 2, 2024, at 8:00 PM
- **Duration:** Approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes
- **Venue:** Salle Philharmonique, Liège
- **Ticket Price:** €18
- **Reservation:** Tickets available for booking

**About Anna Lapwood:**

Anna Lapwood is an imaginative, open-minded, and brilliant musician who has become the classical music ambassador of our times. At just 29 years old, followed by over a million fans on social media, she is the most viewed organist worldwide. Her association with the Royal Albert Hall in London, her role as the Director of Music at Pembroke College, Cambridge, and her presence on the BBC have all contributed to a career that breaks all the traditional boundaries.

**Program Details:**

For her Liège debut, Anna Lapwood will present a mesmerizing mix of classic repertoire pieces by Vierne, Alain, Duruflé, and contemporary works by young female composers such as Arakelyan, Belli, McDowall. Additionally, the program will feature transcriptions from J.-S. Bach, Chopin, Hans Zimmer taken from her latest album, "Luna," released by Sony Classical.

**Featured Pieces:**

- Zimmer: Music from the film Interstellar, arranged by Lapwood
- Glass: Mad Rush
- J.-S. Bach: Ave Maria, arranged by Lapwood
- Works by Alain, Duruflé, Vierne, Chopin

**Partnership:**

This event is held in partnership with Les Amis de l’Orgue de Saint-Jacques and is a highlight of the Festival d’Orgue de Liège.

**Practical Information:**

- **Venue Address:** Salle Philharmonique de Liège, Boulevard Piercot, 25-27, B - 4000 Liège, Belgium
- **Ticketing:** Available online, at the OPRL ticket office, or by phone at 32 04 220 00 00 (Monday to Friday, 13h - 18h)

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the magic of Anna Lapwood under the moonlight in an evening that promises to be a highlight of the musical season. Reserve your tickets now for an unforgettable journey through the power of the organ.

Anna Lapwood on a moonbeam

Philharmonic Hall of Liege

The award-winning pianists Simone Dinnerstein and Awadagin Pratt join together for one incredible evening of music making. The unique expressive qualities of both pianists are highlighted in this intimate curated program, featuring individual solo works along with two-keyboard masterpieces.

Simone Dinnerstein and Awadagin Pratt

Columbia University

Step into the eerie world of Bram Stoker’s Dracula with a captivating performance that marries the haunting music of Philip Glass’ Dracula Suite with chilling excerpts from the original novel, brought to life by none other than Dacre Stoker, Bram Stoker’s great-nephew. Featuring the principal strings of the Greenville Symphony, this special event is designed to immerse you in the history, context, and spine-tingling atmosphere of one of the most iconic horror stories of all time. Whether you’re a lover of classical music, literature, or simply looking for a unique way to celebrate Halloween, this event promises to be a sophisticated and unforgettable experience.

Dracula!

Hotel Hartness

The first ballet created for the Company by Principal Dancer Tiler Peck, Concerto for Two Pianos, named after the melodic Poulenc score, delighted audiences at its premiere in the winter of 2024 with its sweeping energy and effortless elegance. The dance returns accompanied by two pieces new to the repertory, notably comprising NYCB’s first program of ballets all choreographed by women. Signs was created by Gianna Reisen for the School of American Ballet’s annual Workshop Performances in 2022 to selections of music from Philip Glass.

Contemporary Choreography

Lincoln Center

The 2024 Fall Fashion Gala continues to pair couture with contemporary choreography: a world premiere from Caili Quan marking her debut work for NYCB, a Company premiere by Gianna Reisen originally made for the School of American Ballet in 2022, and Tiler Peck’s acclaimed Winter 2024 creation Concerto for Two Pianos.

Fall Fashion Gala

Embark on a musical journey through the whimsical realms of imagination with the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic's opening concert of the 2024|2025 Season, "Fantastical Explorations." Leading the audience through a landscape of wonder, the program features compositions that vividly paint fantastical landscapes. Female composer, Dan Wei, sets the stage in her new work “The Dancing Moonlight” with its rich tapestry of orchestral colors inviting listeners into a world of boundless thought and creativity. Continuing the exploration, Leoš Janáček's "Symphony Fantasy” from his opera Jenůfa, delves into the emotional depths of fantasy.  Josef Suk's "Scherzo Fantastique" evokes a sense of playful enchantment through his innovative use of sonic parameters and expressive melodies. The mesmerizing concert finale "Concerto Fantasy for Two Timpanists and Orchestra" by Philip Glass showcases the virtuosity of timpanists Glenn Paulson and Scott Christian in a dazzling display of rhythmic intensity and prowess.

Fantastical Explorations

Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic Association

Joining us from New York, the Philip Glass Ensemble makes a triumphant return to Cambridge following their sell-out Festival performance in 2014.

Philip Glass Ensemble

Cambridge Corn Exchange

Join this dynamic group for a celebration of today’s music for strings at its most thrilling and varied, including the meditative Third Symphony by Philip Glass.

Scottish Ensemble Performs Philip Glass

Southbank Centre

Autumn Classics: Anchorage Subscription Concert 5 - Awadagin Pratt In Recital

Fine Arts Building

Many of Philip Glass's most celebrated works were composed specifically for the PGE and they have performed them in world renowned music festivals and halls over the past five decades. Tonight they perform a selection of his early works, known for their repetitive patterns and experiments in minimalism.. 

Barbican Centre

Benjamin Britten’s eclectic musical travels around Europe in his landmark Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge Op. 10 encounter the songs of three British acts – Radiohead, Sting and Pink Floyd. Crossing the Atlantic, the mesmerising strains of Philip Glass’s Third Symphony for 19 solo strings find companionship with the melancholic ecstasy of Nirvana and a gentle glance back to Purcell.

O/Modernt Chamber Orchestra; Hugo Ticciati violin

Wigmore Hall

NYCB marks Justin Peck’s tenth year as resident choreographer with this selection of some of his finest works, displaying both his versatility and his musicality. The program includes his first dance for the Company, In Creases, from 2012, an ensemble piece set to music by Philip Glass. As its title indicates, Solo was choreographed for a single dancer, and made its debut as a short film directed by Sofia Coppola during the pandemic.

All Peck

George Balanchine ballets choreographed to music from two composers he revered—Tschaikovsky and Stravinsky—share a program with one of Jerome Robbins’ most beloved works. Tschaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 2, originally created in 1941 as Ballet Imperial, remains among Balanchine’s most opulently beautiful works, endlessly rich in its exploration of classical technique as epitomized by the Russian school at its height. Duo Concertant, by contrast, is among his more minimalist ballets, a pas de deux that includes interplay between the dancers and the onstage pianist and violinist. And Robbins’ Glass Pieces is a continuously mesmerizing dance set to a pulsating, hypnotic score by the contemporary master Philip Glass.

Masters At Work

Som en dansk kvartet med rødder og identitet dybt forankret i dansk musiktradition, har vi et spændende projekt i støbeskeen, hvor vi udforsker alle fire Carl Nielsens strygekvartetter over de kommende år. Denne koncert præsenterer den anden af Nielsens fire kvartetter, hvilket resonerer stærkt med vores danske arv.

NOVO Quartet - Nielsen, Glass og Schumann

Roskilde High School

Longtime Aspen alumni artists curate bespoke programs to share music, reminiscences, and stories of their decades in Aspen.

Anniversary Reminiscences Program: Robert McDuffie violin

Aspen Meadows Resort

This program is dedicated to composers who also had other jobs. Ives was an insurance executive whose work laid the groundwork for the field of estate planning. Borodin was a noted chemist who made some important discoveries in organic chemistry. And Philip Glass made ends meet in the 1970s as a taxi driver.

Charles Ives & the American Tradition: Composers with a Side Hustle

Yale School of Music

Join us for an unforgettable evening as the Dublin Guitar Quartet makes its festival debut at Bravo Vail, performing an exquisite program of works by the renowned composer Philip Glass. This landmark event, titled "Dublin Guitar Quartet Performs Philip Glass," is set to take place on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at 7pm in the serene Donovan Pavilion, located at 1600 S Frontage Rd W, Vail, CO 81657.

The Dublin Guitar Quartet, the first-ever guitar ensemble to be featured at Bravo Vail, promises to deliver a mesmerizing performance, showcasing their unique talent and versatility. The ensemble's program includes transcriptions of Philip Glass's string quartets and piano etudes, pieces originally composed to enhance his own playing technique. These works, known for their pulsating rhythms and captivating melodies, were initially popularized by Glass's own ensemble before being adopted by more traditional concert-hall ensembles.

The quartet, consisting of Brian Bolger, Pat Brunnock, Chien Buggle, and Thomas O’Durcain, has garnered international acclaim, with their touring supported by Culture Ireland. This performance at Bravo Vail marks a significant milestone in their career, introducing their extraordinary interpretations of Glass's compositions to a new audience.

The evening's program will feature selections from Philip Glass's Piano Etudes, String Quartet No. 3 "Mishima," String Quartet No. 2 "Company," and Movement No. 1 from the Concerto for Saxophone Quartet. Each piece has been carefully chosen to showcase the dynamic range and emotional depth of Glass's music, as well as the technical prowess and artistic sensitivity of the Dublin Guitar Quartet.

Tickets for this one-of-a-kind performance are now available. Don't miss the opportunity to experience the captivating music of Philip Glass as brought to life by the Dublin Guitar Quartet in the beautiful setting of Donovan Pavilion. This event is sure to be a highlight of the Bravo Vail season, celebrating the fusion of contemporary music with classical guitar mastery.

Dublin Guitar Quartet Performs Philip Glass

Donovan Pavilion

Halcyon is thrilled to present Realized during the Maine International Film Festival! Realized combines stop-motion animation with live string quartet music to imagine our collective future. With animated films and stories inspired by a series of workshops with Maine high school students, Realized amplifies the artwork and voices of young people as they reflect on the present and imagine what a resilient, sustainable, and equitable future on this planet could look like 50 years from now. Featuring folk tunes and music by Caroline Shaw and Philip Glass, Realized is a creative, honest, and hopeful multimedia program exploring the potential we all have to enact meaningful change in our communities. This performance is free but reservations are required arts.colby.edu/reserve-tickets.

Halcyon Presents Realized

Greene Block + Studios

Hailed as “the dream ambassador for classical music” by Gramophone, organist Anna Lapwood is bringing a mix of her favourite traditional classical and contemporary music arranged for organ together in one sublime concert, performing music from composers including those listed above.

An Evening With Anna Lapwood

Join us at the Music Academy of the West for an enlightening Pre-Concert Talk: Glass' Piano Études, featuring the insightful perspectives of cutting-edge artists Conor Hanick and Timo Andres. This panel discussion, set in the intimate Weinman Hall on July 8, serves as the perfect prelude to the highly anticipated concert, "Philip Glass: The Complete Piano Études," happening on July 13.

Delve into the world of Philip Glass' collection of 20 Piano Études, written over decades with the aim of refining technique. Conor Hanick and Timo Andres, both renowned for their exceptional interpretations of contemporary and classical music, will share their experiences and insights into performing these complex, mesmerizing pieces. Their discussion promises to enrich your understanding and appreciation of the upcoming concert, making it an unmissable event for music enthusiasts.

Tickets to this pre-concert talk are complimentary when purchased alongside tickets for the "Philip Glass: The Complete Piano Études" performance. This is a unique opportunity to gain deeper insight into the works of one of the most influential composers of our time, as interpreted by two of the most dynamic pianists of their generation.

Don't miss this chance to immerse yourself in the world of Philip Glass and the artistry of Conor Hanick and Timo Andres. Reserve your seats now for an unforgettable journey through the Piano Études, a testament to the enduring power and beauty of Glass' music.

Pre-concert Talk: Glass’ Piano Études

Music Academy of the West

Lewisham Choral Society make a welcome return to Smith Square following their highly successful performance of Handel’s Dixit Dominus last summer. This year’s concert showcases some of the very best of the modern choral repertoire: Aaron Copland’s exquisite setting of the biblical text In the Beginning, for mezzo-soprano and choir, Benjamin Britten’s Rejoice in the Lamb, Eric Whitacre’s serene Sleep, Samuel Barber’s poignant song of love and loss To be Sung on the Water, rhythmic songs by minimalist composer Philip Glass, and a lively Fancy of Folksongs by Cecilia McDowall.

In The Beginning

There are Full Festival Pass for $100 for 8 events, a $160 value or weekly passes for $50 for the first or last 4 events, an $80 value. These passes apply to the 8 Art of the Piano events tagged as a "Artist Recital." Please call the box office manager at (415) 503-6318 during 9AM-5PM business hours to purchase a pass.

Art of the Piano: Simone Dinnerstein Recital

San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Discover the captivating story of one of the greatest — and most courageous — scientists in history. Galileo’s unwavering dedication to the pursuit of knowledge paved the way for groundbreaking scientific advancements, but also caused fierce conflicts with the Church he loved. This opera shines a light on Galileo’s steadfast spirit and reminds us of the enduring importance of intellectual curiosity. Today, Galileo’s story resonates more than ever, urging us to reevaluate our own beliefs, challenge the status quo, and stand firm in our convictions, no matter the consequences.

Galileo Galilei

Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts

Join us for our third summer subscription concert featuring star pianists Awadagin Pratt and Natasha Paremski.

Pianissimo!!! Awadagin Pratt & Natasha Paremski - Summer Subscription Concert Number 3

Harrigan Centennial Hall

The city of Paris was ablaze the night Igor Stravinsky’s Le Sacre du printemps premiered in 1913: Riots that reportedly began in the theater’s aisles—visceral responses to the ballet’s unconventional rhythms and modern aesthetic—poured into the streets. Yet in its 110-year history, the work has become one of the most recognizable and beloved triumphs of the 20th century. In this program, the Festival’s Resident Conductor and Director of Orchestral Activities John Kennedy pairs this monumental work with a thrilling US premiere of Philip Glass’s Symphony No. 14.

The Rite of Spring

Gaillard Center

The emotional centre or life-powering organ, numerous compositions have been inspired by the heart. In Another Little Piece of My Heart, Montgomery evokes passion and palpitations, while Murphy’s Strum is punctuated by a steady pulse of pizzicato notes similar to a heartbeat, and Glass’ celebrated “Mishima” Quartet is carried along by an uninterrupted stream of subtle emotions.

At the Heart of the string quartet

Place des Arts

This specially curated performance is designed to provide a friendly, inclusive environment where individuals with sensory processing challenges, including autism, can experience New York City Ballet. Slight modifications will include a relaxed entry/exit policy, adjustments to lighting and sound levels, designated break areas throughout the Theater, additional event staffing to assist with audience needs, and pre-visit resources, including a visual schedule. This one-time-only performance features two ballets from NYCB’s expansive repertory. Christopher Wheeldon’s Scènes de Ballet, featuring 64 students from the School of American ballet, offers a glimpse into the rehearsal studio as young dancers refine their artistry. Jerome Robbins’ Glass Pieces, set to music by contemporary composer Philip Glass, highlights the graceful athleticism of the corps de ballet, as the ensemble weaves across the stage with dynamic fervor.

Sensory Friendly Performances

The programme includes the exciting dancing textures created by pioneering multi-layered tape pieces such as Steve Reich’s Violin Phase and Vermont Counterpoint. Richly complex patterns create compelling listening in Julius Eastman’s Joy Boy and modern New York icon Julia Wolfe’s East Broadway. We’ll look to the British version of the movement with Michael Nyman’s captivating In C Interlude while the weaving melodies hypnotise in Anna Clyne’s Just as they are. The concert will close with a performance of Gavin Bryars’ extraordinary Jesus' Blood Never Failed Me Yet, in celebration of the composer’s strong links to Portsmouth in his highly experimental ensemble the Portsmouth Sinfonia.  

Minimalism

Portsmouth Guildhall

A classic Jerome Robbins ballet pointing the way toward the future combines with three works from contemporary choreographers. Glass Pieces is Robbins’ electrifying 1983 ballet to music by the iconic contemporary composer Philip Glass. Alexei Ratmansky employed a classic 19th-century piano composition from Mussorgsky to create a ballet that translates the music into the choreographer’s distinctive 21st-century idioms. Gianna Reisen’s Play Time, which debuted at the 2022 Fall Fashion Gala, is set to a score by Grammy-winning singer and songwriter Solange Knowles. And Red Angels, from the late choreographer Ulysses Dove, has remained a staple in the Company repertory since its debut in 1994.

Contemporary Choreography I

Featuring the 2024 Concerto Competition Winners, and Benjamin Britten’s delightful Soirées Musicales based on themes by Gioachino Rossini.

Soiree Musicale - Youth Orchestras Finale Concert

Purdue University Fort Wayne

Opera Orlando returns to the Alexis and Jim Pugh Theater for a special add-on production that concludes its 2023-24 All for Art season. A dark retelling of Grimms' The Juniper Tree, a contemporary chamber opera by composers Philip Glass and Robert Moran to a libretto by Arthur Yorinks, is a tale about a jealous and scheming stepmother who murders her stepson and serves him up in a stew to his unsuspecting father, only to then be killed herself by the stepson who is reincarnated as a beautiful bird. It is a haunting and hypnotic opera with some of Glass’ most tuneful melodies.

The Juniper Tree

Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts

Opera Orlando goes back On the Town and concludes its 2023-24 All for Art season with a dark retelling of Grimm’s The Juniper Tree, a contemporary chamber opera by composers Philip Glass and Robert Moran to a libretto by Arthur Yorinks. This tale about a jealous and scheming stepmother who murders her stepson and serves him up in a stew to his unsuspecting father, only to then meet her own dramatic end, is a haunting and hypnotic opera with some of Glass’ most tuneful melodies.

Glass’ Double Piano Concerto, written for these two artists, is a work in which soloists and orchestra weave a tapestry of sound in constant flux.

The Double Concerto for Two Pianos by Glass

Experience “one of the greatest ballets of all time” (New York Times, October 2022) right here in Grand Rapids in our Peter Martin Wege Theatre as Grand Rapids Ballet presents In The Upper Room by renowned choreographer Twyla Tharp. Be captivated as our dancers push themselves to the edge of physical limits, propelled by the driving Philip Glass score. As the work is performed in both sneakers and pointe shoes, the choreography draws on elements of classical ballet, jazz, tap dance, yoga, and boxing to create a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience. This program also features the return of Serenade, Balanchine’s memorable 1934 neo-classic masterpiece, featuring sweeping choreography, exquisite stage patterns, and iconic long tulle dresses, all paired with a lush score by Tchaikovsky. Two of ballet’s most celebrated works in one unforgettable program makes this a performance you do not want to miss.

In the Upper Room

Peter Martin Wege Theatre

The USC Thornton Opera and the USC Thornton Symphony presents a double bill of two one-act operas.

Saariaho’s La Passion de Simone is a meditative journey in 15 stations exploring the life-work of French philosopher Simone Weil. The Juniper Tree is based on the Grimm Brothers’ tale of the same name with composers Glass and Moran setting alternating scenes.

USC Thornton Opera presents "La Passion de Simone" and "The Juniper Tree"

University of Southern California

Mendelssohn’s Octet for Strings in E-flat Major, Op. 20. Program also includes Philip Glass’ Concerto Grosso, and Honegger’s Pastorale d’ete, H.31. Chelsea Gallo conducts.

TFO Chamber Concert. Mendelssohn's Octet for Strings & More

Palladium Theater St. Petersburg

Lori Hennessy, Doctoral Cello Recital

University of Arizona

Award-winning Project Fusion, including founding member and University of Southern Mississippi professor Dannel Espinoza, shares the soulful colors and lively, distinctive style of Philip Glass’s world-renowned Concerto for Saxophone Quartet and Orchestra. That’s the spotlight center of an evening that opens with the picturesque sparkle of Anatol Lyadoy’s The Enchanted Lake and closes with one of symphonic music’s greatest monuments — Shostakovich’s gripping and popular, Symphony No. 5. 

Bravo 5: Ultimate Fusion

Thalia Mara Hall

New Beginnings offers a glimpse of the exciting new era that lies before the Dayton Ballet. The Ballet’s new Artistic Director will handpick the repertoire for this performance, sharing a sampling of their vision for the next generation of the historic company.

New Beginnings

Victoria Theatre

Holst’s celestial masterpiece is very popular but performed infrequently because of its difficulty and orchestra size. Julian Brown makes his Redwood Symphony debut with Philip Glass’ haunting Violin Concerto, and the orchestra presents a rarely-heard orchestral work by Duke Ellington!

The Planets

Cañada College

Dubbed “the reigning queen of avant-garde cello,” by The Washington Post, Maya Beiser assembles a team of today’s most celebrated cellists to embark on a fresh musical examination of legendary composer Phillip Glass’ most cherished works.

Maya Beiser x Philip Glass in Concert

UCLA Nimoy Theater

A group of renowned pianists takes turns interpreting Philip Glass’ complete Etudes. Glass has said that he composed the Etudes “to explore a variety of tempi, textures, and piano techniques,” seeking to improve his own piano skills and discover uncharted creative waters.

Philip Glass: The Complete Etudes, 1-20

Walt Disney Concert Hall

Young performers in the Community School of Performing Arts and the Trudl Zipper Dance Institute join forces for this favorite annual event, which highlights original works by Colburn faculty members. The evening features a world premiere for orchestra, chorus, and modern dancers: Michaela Eremiasova’s Dance of Souls with choreography by Tamsin Carlson, commissioned for the 2024 Collaboration Concert

Collaboration Concert

Ambassador Auditorium

Four years after its originally-scheduled PNB premiere, Alejandro Cerrudo’s complete One Thousand Pieces will finally take to the McCaw Hall stage. Cerrudo’s large-scale ensemble work is inspired by the work of artist Marc Chagall and features music from Philip Glass. Paired with the revelry and joy of Matthew Neenan’s made-for-PNB Bacchus.

One Thousand Pieces

Seattle Center

Featuring symphonic soundscapes of mountains, and the Midwest premiere of Harmonium Mountain by Philip Glass. Harmonium Mountain, originally composed for a video work by Clifford Ross, presents an imaginary landscape of colorful, animated elements derived entirely from one high-resolution photographic image of Colorado’s Mount Sopris.

Harmonious Mountains - Youth Orchestras Spring Concert

Pianist and composer Timo Andres makes his Carnegie Hall solo debut in the intimate Zankel Hall Center Stage. A program of quintessentially varied American music includes delicate piano masterpieces by Duke Ellington, Aaron Copland’s Piano Sonata, the last of Philip Glass’s 20 piano etudes, and Frederic Rzewski’s boisterous Winnsboro Cotton Mill Blues. Also featured are an original world premiere, highlighting Andres’s “textural imagination and ear for piquant harmony” (The Guardian), and a New York premiere by the inventive Gabriella Smith.

Timo Andres, Piano

Carnegie Hall

Discover a beloved piece and two world premieres in one dance experience. Raymonda is an evolved classic, reimagined to preserve only the best of the artform. Enjoy two works by a celebrated female voice in choreography with Helen Pickett’s Petal and a world premiere.

Winter Experience

Citizens Bank Opera House

Joined by string orchestra and guest performers, Anne Akiko Meyers shares a program titled “Doubles,” which features the fiery interplay of two violins in works such as Bach’s Double Violin Concerto and Handel-Halvorsen-Heifetz’ Passacaglia. The yearning melodies of Philip Glass’ Echorus and Fanny Mendelssohn’s soulful String Quartet bring the program to a close. 

LBMF: Doubles

Laguna Playhouse

The 22nd annual Laguna Beach Music Festival features violinist Anne Akiko Meyers. One of the world’s most esteemed violinists, Anne Akiko Meyers has been described as “a musical wizard, with astonishing access to every kind of expressive color” (San Diego Union-Tribune).

LBMF Opening Night: Metamorphoses

Miami City Ballet opens its 2023-24 Artis—Naples performances with a program of two choreographic masterpieces by Alexei Ratmansky and Twyla Tharp, plus a pair of new works by Peruvian-American choreographer Margarita Armas and former Miami City Ballet student Durante Verzola.

Miami City Ballet

Artis–Naples

Celebrating 10 years as Resident Choreographer, Program Four features a trio of works by Ricardo Graziano. Choreographed for the Company’s return to the stage after the 2020 – 2021 Digital Season, Sonatina is one of Graziano’s most classical works. Following Sonatina will be the choreographer’s most critically acclaimed work, In a State of Weightlessness. Premiered during The Sarasota Ballet’s week-long residency at the renowned Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, audiences and critics were captivated by its power. Finally closing Program Four will be Graziano’s 11th One-Act World Premiere for The Sarasota Ballet.

Graziano Celebrated

FSU Center for the Performing Arts

Dvořák’s “New World” Symphony

The Smith Center for the Performing Arts

Prepare to revel in exquisite musicality and profound artistry as renowned pianist Simone Dinnerstein graces the stage in a captivating performance. Experience the timeless elegance of Bach's 'Concerto for Harpsichord No. 2 in E major,' brilliantly interpreted by Dinnerstein's delicate touch and masterful phrasing. Delve into the depths of emotion with Arnold Schoenberg's evocative 'Transfigured Night.' This hauntingly beautiful composition weaves a rich tapestry of sound, capturing the essence of transformation and human connection. The program reaches its crescendo with Philip Glass' 'Piano Concerto No. 1,' a contemporary masterpiece that merges Glass' signature minimalist style with lush orchestral textures, creating a mesmerizing soundscape. 

Bach & Glass

Lancaster Country Day School

A return to regality and beauty, George Balanchine’s Theme and Variations opens Program Three.
This masterful work transports audiences to the height of the Russian Imperial Ballet with its glittering costumes, masterful choreography, and Tchaikovsky’s evocative score. Twyla Tharp’s, In the Upper Room, closes the December program with a “transcendent experience for both audience and performers”. Created in 1986, the work features a commissioned score by Philip Glass and showcases Tharp’s choreography, which blends a diverse range of movements, including boxing, tap dance, yoga, ballet, and full-speed sprinting.

Moments of Meaning

Sarasota Opera House

Two x Four (two violinists x four composers) makes its return to the Fortas season for the first time since 2013. Violinists Jennifer Koh and Jaime Laredo are joined by Members of the Juilliard Orchestra. Koh, who studied with Laredo at the Curtis Institute, created the project “as a musical means to honor our teachers, who are our thread to a long performance tradition.” Showcasing double concertos, the program includes works by great composers of the past and current day.

Two x Four, Koh & Laredo

Kennedy Center

In Two x Four (two violinists playing works by four composers), Jennifer Koh and Jaime Laredo are joined by members of the Juilliard Orchestra. Koh, an Arnhold Creative Associate who studied with Laredo, created the project “as a musical means to honor our teachers, who are our thread to a long performance tradition.” Showcasing double concertos, the program includes works by great composers of the past and present.

"Two x Four" | Koh & Laredo

Fans of Baroque music need look no further — join us for a concert that showcases SPCO members both as soloists and as stellar chamber musicians! Following Arcangelo Corelli’s titular Concerto Grosso, a full-bodied work that is both mournful and energetic, SPCO trumpeter Lynn Erickson will play a dazzling Baroque concerto. Works by Georg Philipp Telemann and Antonio Vivaldi provide unique instrumentations that highlight the musical diversity of the SPCO, while Philip Glass’ Echorus for Two Violins and Strings brings a minimalist sensibility — an ethereal heartbeat through the light pulse of SPCO musicians in unison.


Corelli’s Christmas Concerto

Capri Theater

Temple Israel

Ordway Center for the Performing Arts

A rare foursome devoted to contemporary work, the Dublin Guitar Quartet (Brian Bolger, Chien Buggle, Pat Brunnock, Tomas O’Durcain) has piloted an impressive list of premieres, new work and original arrangements from compositional giants. The Quartet makes its SF Performances debut with this concert. “The Dublin Guitar Quartet has carved a place for itself in the world of classical music.”-- Philip Glass

San Francisco Performances Presents the Dublin Guitar Quartet

War Memorial and Performing Arts Center

A rare foursome devoted to contemporary music, from the celebratory to the cerebral. The Dublin Guitar Quartet has piloted an impressive list of premieres, new work and original arrangements from compositional giants—and works audiences clamor to hear—delivered with tremendous vitality and style. “A wonderful ensemble. The Dublin Guitar Quartet has carved a place for itself in the world of classical music.”

Dublin Guitar Quartet

A rare foursome devoted to contemporary music, from the celebratory to the cerebral. The Dublin Guitar Quartet has piloted an impressive list of premieres, new works and original arrangements from compositional giants—and works audiences clamor to hear—delivered with tremendous vitality and style.

Artonic Quartet is thrilled to partner with Soprano Tasha Koontz, FF Collective, and the University of San Diego to present a program premiering music from The Schemes and Scandals of "Fat Leonard" Francis

The Fortissima Collective

Joan B. Kroc Theatre

Join us for an extraordinary evening of music as Simone Dinnerstein & Awadagin Pratt, two of the classical music world's most acclaimed talents, come together for a unique piano performance. This remarkable event is scheduled for Monday, October 30, 2023, at 7:30 PM, taking place in the prestigious setting of The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Terrace Theater.

For over two decades, Simone Dinnerstein and Awadagin Pratt have each earned widespread acclaim for their individual contributions to the world of classical music—Pratt as an award-winning pianist, conductor, and educator, and Dinnerstein for her exquisite piano interpretations spanning the works of Bach, Glass, and more. This performance marks a special collaboration as they share a single instrument, playing simultaneously on the same keyboard in a display of impeccable coordination and musicality.

The evening's program promises to be a blend of technical challenge and lyrical beauty, featuring an arrangement of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Pastorale, and Schubert’s Fantasie in F Minor, showcasing some of the most expressive phrasing in the composer’s repertoire. Additionally, the duo will perform Johann Sebastian Bach piano transcriptions arranged for four hands by György Kurtág, alongside solo works by Philip Glass, and more.

This performance is not only a showcase of individual brilliance but also a testament to the power of collaboration in the classical music realm. It is made possible through the generous support of sponsors including Mary and Chris Mahle, The Honorable Mary V. Mochary, and the Dallas Morse Coors Foundation for the Performing Arts, with additional support from Betsy and Robert Feinberg, and lead supporters Jacqueline Badger Mars and Mars, Incorporated, among others.

Don't miss this opportunity to witness two masters of the piano come together for a night of unforgettable music. Reserve your tickets now and be part of a truly special musical experience.

Simone Dinnerstein & Awadagin Pratt, piano

A contemporary ballet with Shakespearean roots, Stephen Mills’ Hamlet is based on the classic story of a young man and his incredible family drama. It features minimal sets, modern costumes inspired by designer Giorgio Armani, and an emotionally driving score by American composer Philip Glass. Filled with sleek sophistication and lots of action, audiences will be surprised by this updated version of a classic story.

Hamlet

Civic Center Music Hall

One of today’s leading trumpet soloists, Tine Thing Helseth’s technical mastery and soulful playing make her a must-see performer. Her unique approach to programming is on full display in this concert of boisterous chamber works for brass, woodwinds, strings, and piano.

Colburn Chamber Music Society: Tine Thing Helseth, Trumpet

One California Plaza

Fall Mix

Ziff Ballet Opera House

Stroller concert

Oslo Concert Hall

One of the most admired pianists of his generation, Inon Barnatan performs as guest artist with SFCM students in the opening concert of the Chamber Music Tuesday series. Soloist, curator and collaborator, Barnatan has soloed with major orchestras both in the US and abroad, and is a regular collaborator with renown artists such as Renée Fleming and Alisa Weilerstein. Barnatan is also Music Director of the La Jolla Music Society SummerFest and is on the rosters of both Opus 3 Artists and Askonas Holt, and is a Pentatone recording artist

Chamber Music Tuesday with Inon Barnatan

Bowes Center

The Charter Oak String Quartet, a distinguished project of the Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra, is set to grace the Kosciuszko Foundation with a captivating recital. This special event is scheduled for Thursday, October 12, 2023, from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm, promising an evening of exquisite chamber music that spans four centuries. The program is meticulously curated to include works by renowned composers such as Phillip Glass, Ludwig van Beethoven, Jozef Elsner, Jakub Kowalewski, and Karol Szymanowski, showcasing the quartet's versatility and mastery over a wide range of musical styles.

Following the performance, attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy a wine reception, allowing for a moment of relaxation and reflection on the musical journey they've just experienced. The event is hosted at the Kosciuszko Foundation, located at 15 East 65th Street, New York, NY 10065, United States. Tickets are priced between $10 and $20, making this unique musical experience accessible to a wide audience.

For those interested in attending, further details can be found on the Kosciuszko Foundation's website. This event not only highlights the rich cultural tapestry of New York City but also celebrates the enduring power and beauty of chamber music.

Charter Oak String Quartet

The Kosciuszko Foundation

Riccardo Muti and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra open Carnegie Hall's 2023-24 season. Tickets may be purchased through the Carnegie Hall website.

CSO at Carnegie Hall 

NYCB’s 2023 Fall Gala includes two iconic works from our founding choreographers. Excerpts from Balanchine’s Who Cares?—set to Gershwin’s radiant melodies performed by special guest musicians—presents balmy and romantic duets in new costume designs by Wes Gordon for Carolina Herrera. Jerome Robbins’ vibrant Glass Pieces closes this one-time-only program, capturing the pulsating heartbeat of metropolitan life with its electrifying choreography.

Fall Gala

Revered conductor Riccardo Muti leads the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in Felix Mendelssohn’s “Italian” Symphony, Richard Strauss’s Aus Italien, and a New York premiere by Philip Glass inspired by Italy and written to honor Muti. Mendelssohn’s sunny Fourth Symphony is a hugely popular work, and it serves as a companion piece to Strauss’s rarely heard “symphonic fantasy,” last performed at Carnegie Hall nearly 50 years ago. In both pieces, the great German composers distill eye-opening travels across Italy into wonderfully evocative music.

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Join Riccardo Muti and the CSO for a sensuous journey to Italy. Richard Strauss’ Aus Italien whisks the listener through the sun-soaked countryside, past Roman ruins and on to sites in Sorrento and Naples. Mendelssohn’s sparkling Italian Symphony gathers impressions of Mediterranean warmth and traditional dances. A world premiere by the venerable American composer Philip Glass opens the program.

Muti, Glass & Mendelssohn Italian

Symphony Center

Stephen Mills’ critically acclaimed production of Hamlet is a contemporary, bold version of Shakespeare’s timeless tale of revenge, grief, and love. Set to the richly textured music of American composer Philip Glass, Hamlet features costumes inspired by designer Giorgio Armani, visually-arresting sets, and a gripping portrayal of one of the greatest tragedies of all time. Heralded by Dance Magazine as “…sleek and sophisticated…” Hamlet is one of Stephen Mills’ most licensed and traveled works, performed both nationally and internationally. Stephen Mills’ Hamlet will take your breath away!

Philip Glass

Pianist

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Philip Glass’ Eleventh Symphony · Vancouver Symphony Orchestra

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