Concert Music

A compelling performance of Julia Bullock's chamber version of John Adams' 'El Niño: Nativity Reconsidered' was an unusual way to usher in Christmas at the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine.

The Curtis Symphony Orchestra issues the new Curtis Studio label's first release, a fine recording of 'Scheherazade' by Rimsky-Korsakov.

A violin concerto and an ambitious symphonic work by composer Steven Mackey are major additions to the contemporary music literature.

Pianist Simone Dinnerstein played transcriptions of Bach's choral music and cellist Alexis Pia Gerlach joined her for the three gamba sonatas by Bach.

The new record label will feature performances by Curtis alumni, faculty, and students and will start out big with Rimsky-Korsakov's 'Scheherazade.'

An exciting new violin concerto and a top soloist highlighted the National Symphony Orchestra's concert at the Kennedy Center.

Benedict Sheehan's Vespers, a remarkable melding of liturgical tradition and contemporary music, receives its world premiere performances in New York City and Pennsylvania.

Four superb musicians performed music by Brahms, Fauré, and contemporary composer Jessie Montgomery at Juilliard.

The two-trumpet, two-trombone ensemble's soulful, polished skill shone throughout their first post-pandemic concert program, inspired by shape-note singing.

An exciting new piece by Brooklyn composer Herschel Garfein fit smoothly with Debussy and George Walker at Bargemusic.