In an event called "Tell Your Story" on May 29 at Spoleto USA, four members of the festival orchestra will pair with Charleston-based entrepreneurs, artists, and activists to create “aural memoirs.” These sonic collages will act as works of creative placemaking distinct to the South Carolina Lowcountry today. https://spoletousa.org/events/tell-your-story/
We usually hear Bach’s orchestral suites programmed one at a time, along with other repertoire. May 31-June 1 is a rare chance to immerse yourself in the genre, when music director Jaime Martín leads the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra in all four of the suites. It promises to be a season finale to remember. https://www.laco.org/events/martin-bach/ […]
Pianist Evgeny Kissin is paying tribute to Shostakovich at Carnegie Hall in May. The final program on this topic, on May 31, will be a star-studded soirée featuring the likes of violinist Gidon Kremer, cellist Giedrė Dirvanauskaitė, and singers Susanna Phillips, Sasha Cooke, Brandon Jovanovich, and Alexander Roslavets. https://www.carnegiehall.org/Calendar/2025/05/31/Evgeny-Kissin-and-Friends-A-Tribute-to-Shostakovich-0800PM
Early-music ensemble L’Arpeggiata calls its Nov. 20 program at Carnegie Hall Wonder Women, which pays homage to colorful characters found in traditional Italian and Latin American songs. The list of short works on offer include composers such as Barbara Strozzi, Francesca Caccini, and Isabella Leonarda. https://www.carnegiehall.org/Calendar/2025/11/20/LArpeggiata-0730PM
On June 26, Bravo! Vail presents Sinfónica de Minería for a second year in a special concert, and a Festival first, at Nottingham Park in Avon, Colo. This free event (reservations recommended) will showcase Hispanic and Latin works with the special flare and joy the ensemble is known for. https://www.bravovail.org/performances/community-concerts/communityconcerts-2/sinfonica-de-mineria
