Veronica Villarroel, Sonya Headlam, Mallory Molina Headline Notes for Growth Foundation’s ‘Tremün: Celebrating Indigenous Roots’ at Carnegie Hall

Notes for Growth Foundation is set to present “Tremün: Celebrating Indigenous Roots” on Oct. 15, 2021 at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall in New York City. The program, which will represent the organization’s debut concert at Carnegie Hall, will feature the premiere of nine new works by Latinx composers such as Patricio Molina, Ramón Catalan, Aina Sandoval, Carlos Zamora, and {…}

Jul 16, 2021

Carnegie Hall To Require Proof of Vaccination

Carnegie Hall has announced that audience members, artists, and staff will need to show proof of vaccination in order to enter the building. The hall announced the new measures on July 16 noting that the vaccines presented must have been approved by the World Health Organization. Carnegie Hall also noted that it will continue with its standard rigorous cleaning protocols {…}

Jun 8, 2021

Jonas Kaufmann, Renée Fleming, Christine Goerke, Joyce DiDonato, Eric Owens Lead Carnegie Hall’s 2021-22 Season

(Credit: Dario Acosta/Arielle Donoson/© Gregor Hohenberg / Sony Classical) Carnegie Hall has announced its 2021-22 season featuring some of the world’s greatest artists. For the purpose of this article, we will only focus on the vocal works. Here is the full slate: Soprano Marija Jelic performs a recital alongside pianist Jasna Popovic. Performance Date: Oct. 5, 2021 Tenor Jonas Kaufmann {…}

Feb 18, 2021

Carnegie Hall Cancels Rest of 2020-21 Season

Carnegie Hall has announced the cancelation of the remainder of its 2020-21 season. The theater announced that due to the COVID-19 crisis, it would be unable to open in the Spring. Carnegie Hall however noted that it hopes to reopen in October for its opening night concert. This is the latest New York arts institution to cancel its entire 2020-21 {…}

Feb 13, 2021

WQXR Announces 2021 STAR Initiative to Support New York City’s Creative Communities

WQXR, New York City’s only all-classical radio station, announced four platforms to aid the city’s creative community and sustain the arts culture for which The Big Apple is famous. The station’s multi-pronged approach named STAR (Salutes The ARts) represents the first initiative led by WQXR’s new Chief Content Officer and Senior Vice President, Ed Yim. STAR comprises four initiatives: the {…}

Jan 16, 2021

Renée Fleming Leads Third Year of SongStudio Workshop

On Jan. 18 Renée Fleming will mentor six pairs of aspiring young singers and pianists from around the world in the third year of SongStudio, an innovative program exploring the future of the vocal recital. The program, which is hosted by Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute will showcase emerging vocalists and pianists together with leading artists and special guests for a week {…}

Oct 29, 2020

Carnegie Hall Cancels Live Performances until April

Carnegie Hall has canceled all live performances until April 5, 2021. The concert hall said, “We are deeply grateful for the loyalty, support, and commitment you have shown Carnegie Hall. Given current social-distancing protocols related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we have made the difficult decision to cancel all in-person events through April 5, 2021. As we navigate the 2020–2021 {…}

Oct 18, 2020

Carnegie Hall Streams Highlights from Joyce DiDonato’s Three Master Classes

On October 21 at 2:00 p.m. ET, the “Learn with Carnegie Hall” series continues with an episode featuring highlights from acclaimed mezzo-soprano and audience favorite Joyce DiDonato’s three Carnegie Hall Weill Music Institute (WMI) master classes. The program will stream on the Hall’s Facebook and YouTube channels. Viewers will be treated to past moments, and performances by rising singers coached {…}

Oct 14, 2020

Carnegie Hall’s First-Ever Virtual Opening Night Gala Celebration Available to Stream for Next 90 Days

Carnegie Hall has made its opening night performance from October 8, 2020 available to stream for free on its Facebook and YouTube pages for the next 90 days. The star-studded lineup of artists includes Joyce DiDonato, Gustavo Dudamel, Michael Feinstein, Renee Fleming, Yannick Nezet-Seguin, James Taylor, and Michael Tilson Thomas. Directed by Emmy Award-winner Habib Azar, the program included archival {…}

Oct 6, 2020

Joyce DiDonato Headlines ‘Learn With Carnegie Hall’ Masterclass Series

(Credit: Simon Pauly) Carnegie Hall is set to stream a free masterclass video series as part of its “Learn With Carnegie Hall” series. The first episode in the series, which features young artists presented by Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute, kicks off on Oct. 14 with subsequent episodes releasing every Wednesday thereafter. Of major note for opera lovers is a {…}

Jun 18, 2020

Carnegie Hall Cancels Fall Season

Carnegie Hall has canceled the fall season. The theater announced that it will cancel all events in its three performance venues until January 7, 2021, due to the ongoing effects of COVID-19. Clive Gillinson, Executive and Artistic Director of Carnegie Hall said, “This was a very difficult decision for us to make, however, the safety of Carnegie Hall’s artists, audiences, {…}