A Composer And His Cabin: How Béla Bartók Came To Saranac Lake
Béla Bartók story is like something out of a movie. Forced to flee Hungary during the rise of fascism in the 1940’s, he found himself settled in Saranac Lake, NY.
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OSFL Joins New Initiative Honoring Women & Nonbinary Composers
The Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes (OSFL) has announced they have been selected as one of 16 orchestras nationwide to partake in a new initiative showcasing the works of women and nonbinary composers on a repeated basis.
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Sphinx Organization Announces 2025-2026 Highlights
The Sphinx Organization, the leading non-profit devoted to the arts, has announced the highlights of its 2025-2026 season. Standouts include a national tour from the self-conducted string orchestra Sphinx Virtuosi (which will include its…
Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra and Wichita Symphony to Present Boyd Eagle’s…
As part of its program Canons and Cannons: Pops at the Forum, the Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra in collaboration with the Wichita Symphony Orchestra, will present a twenty-first century restoration of Boyd Eagle's, "Caprice" on Feb.…
Glens Falls Symphony to Present Gustav Mahler’s Monumental Symphony No. 5
The Glens Falls Symphony has announced the final concert of its 2024-25 season, scheduled for Sunday, May 4 at 4 p.m. at Glens Falls High School. The performance will feature Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 5, a landmark work of orchestral…
The Albany Symphony Celebrates Ravel’s 150th Birthday with Bold and Brilliant April Concert
The Albany Symphony, recognized for its excellence with two Grammy Awards, presented a spectacular concert on April 5 at the Palace Theatre in Albany in celebration of composer Maurice Ravel's 150th birthday.
The performance…
Saratoga Performing Arts Center Unveils Chamber Music Society’s 2025 Summer Season
Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) announced the return of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (CMS) for its highly anticipated 2025 summer residency, curated by artistic directors Wu Han and David Finckel.
The season will…
UAlbany Department of Music Announces 2024-25 Season
The University of Albany Department of Music and Theatre has announced the lineup for their 2024-25 season. Performances for this season will begin on September 22 and the final show of the season is on Monday, May 5. All performances take…
The Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra Showcases Castalia String Quartet
The Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra has announced its addition of the Castalia String Quartet to their Garufi Law P.C. Phelps Mansion Museum Series. The quartet consists of violinists Uli Speth, Debrah Devine, violist Amy Tompkins and…
New York Youth Symphony to Welcome John Kilkenny as New Chief Director
The New York Youth Symphony (NYYS) has announced they will be appointing John Kilkenny as the new executive director, effective this March. NYYS has been extensively searching for an executive director after their last director of 12…