Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts 2026 Review: A Hundred Years On

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(Photo Credit: Jordan August Photography, Courtesy of Highmark Mann.) When an artistic institution plans a 250th U.S. birthday concert in a political atmosphere like the one we find ourselves in today, the question is: where do they plan to fall on the balancing act spectrum of patriotism and honesty? It’s exceedingly hard to nail, and despite putting on a truly {…}

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Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts to Present World Premiere of ‘A Hundred Years On’

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The Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts is set to present the world premiere of Peter Boyer and Mark Campbell’s oratorio “A Hundred Years On” on June 17, 2026. The work, which is about the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, will be performed by The Philadelphia Orchestra and The Crossing, under Anthony Parnther and Donald Nally. The cast includes {…}

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Marin Alsop Leads Highmark Mann in 50th Anniversary Celebration

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(Photo credit: Brandon Patoc) For its 2026 season, Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts celebrates its 50th anniversary at Fairmount Park. This article only features classical music events. Highmark Mann’s newly commissioned oratorio, “A Hundred Years On” by Peter Boyer and Mark Campbell celebrates the 1876 Centennial Exposition, which took place in Fairmount Park. Soloists include sopranos Mary Dunleavy, {…}

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Leah Hawkins, Elza van den Heever, J’Nai Bridges, Will Liverman, Soloman Howard Lead Philadelphia Orchestra’s 2026-27 Season

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(Photo credits: Acosta, Brown, Simpson, Adjahoe) Philadelphia Orchestra announces its 2026-27 season. This article only features vocal concerts. Opening night features soloists Leah Hawkins, J’Nai Bridges, Issachah Savage, and Ryan Speedo Green in Beethoven “Symphony” No. 9. They are joined by the Philadelphia Symphonic Choir led by Joe Miller. The U.S. premiere of Hisaishi’s “Orbis” is also slated. Yannick Nézet-Séguin {…}

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Cincinnati May Festival Unveils 2026 Programming

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The Cincinnati May Festival announces the programming for the 2026 May Festival under this year’s Festival Director, Julia Bullock. Julia Bullock, Jason Alexander Holmes, and the May Festival Chorus give the opening concert. They are joined by Carlos Simon on the Hammond Organ and the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. The evening includes a new work co-curated by Bullock and chorus director {…}

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Gateways Music Festival Heads to New York City

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(Credit: Dario Acosta) The Gateways Music Festival returns to New York City with a celebration of the transformative power of Black classical artistry. For the purposes of this article only vocal events are included. Soprano Amber Rogers performs vocal selections in “Celebrating William Levi Dawson’s legacy with word, song, and conversation.” Dr. Louise Toppin lectures and leads the panel and {…}

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Grant Park Music Festival to Premiere Jake Runestad’s ‘Earth Symphony’

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(Photo credit: Norman Timonera) The Grant Park Music Festival has announced its 2025 season. For the purposes of this article only classical vocal concerts are included. The Grant Park Music Festival Orchestra and Chorus give the Illinois premiere of Jake Runestad’s “Earth Symphony.” Also programmed on this concert is Gustav Holst’s “The Planets, and Lili Boulanger’s “Psalm 24.” Christopher Bell {…}

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J’Nai Bridges, Ana Vieira Leite, Juliette Mey, Rebecca Leggett Headline 2024-25 Season of ‘Carnegie Hall Live’

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(Credit: Dario Acosta) Carnegie Hall and WQXR have announced the 14th season of “Carnegie Hall Live.” The showcase will feature numerous live concert radio broadcasts hosted by Jeff Spurgeon of WQXR and John Schaefer of WNYC. For the purposes of this article, only vocal performances will be spotlighted. William Christie leads Les Arts Florissants in a concert featuring the works {…}

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Carlos Kalmar Put on Leave of Absence by Cleveland Institute of Music

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(Photo credit: Michael Jones) Carlos Kalmar, the principal conductor and director of the orchestral studies at the Cleveland Institute of Music has been put on leave of absence for the remainder of the semester, per reports. The news comes after students protested the conductor. Per reports, students attended rehearsals without instruments while others sat in the audience to support their {…}

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Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts 2026 Review: A Hundred Years On

Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts to Present World Premiere of ‘A Hundred Years On’

Marin Alsop Leads Highmark Mann in 50th Anniversary Celebration

Leah Hawkins, Elza van den Heever, J’Nai Bridges, Will Liverman, Soloman Howard Lead Philadelphia Orchestra’s 2026-27 Season

Cincinnati May Festival Unveils 2026 Programming

Gateways Music Festival Heads to New York City

Grant Park Music Festival to Premiere Jake Runestad’s ‘Earth Symphony’

J’Nai Bridges, Ana Vieira Leite, Juliette Mey, Rebecca Leggett Headline 2024-25 Season of ‘Carnegie Hall Live’

Carlos Kalmar Put on Leave of Absence by Cleveland Institute of Music