Renée Fleming, Joyce DiDonato, Joshua Guerrero, Asmik Grigorian Star in WQXR & Carnegie Hall’s Live Broadcast Series

(Photo credits: Artist’s website, Gonz, Astelum, Bakas) WQXR and Carnegie Hall announce the schedule for the 15th anniversary season of Carnegie Hall Live. This article only features classical vocal performances. The Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir presents an “All-Arvo Pärt” program. Tõnu Kaljuste directs. Performance Date: October 23, 2025 Soprano Asmik Grigorian, mezzo-soprano Deniz Uzun, tenor Joshua Guerrero, and bass Tareq {…}

Jun 19, 2025

Renée Fleming, Kathryn Lewek, Joyce DiDonato, Lauren Snouffer, Samantha Hankey Headline Oratorio Society of New York’s 2025-26 Season

Oratorio Society of New York has unveiled its 2025-26 season. First up is Mozart’s Great Mass in C Minor and John Corigliano’s “Fern Hill” starring Jennifer Zetlan, Samantha Hankey, Alex Richardson, and Joseph Parish. The performance takes place at Carnegie Hall’s Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage. Performance Date: Nov. 10, 2025 Then comes the “Messiah” in time for the holidays. The {…}

Apr 8, 2025

Oratorio Society of New York Names Winner of Lyndon Woodside Oratorio-Solo Competition Finals Concert 2025

The Oratorio Society of New York has announced the winners of its 48th Lyndon Woodside Oratorio-Solo Competition Finals Concert. The showcase, which took place on April 5, 2025, at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall, was won by tenor Maximillian Jansen, who took home the Robert E. Ludwig Award and a corresponding $7,000 cash prize. The second place Meyerson / Zwanger {…}

Jun 8, 2024

Eva Martinez, Lucia Bradford, Joshua Blue, & Joseph Parrish Star in the Oratorio Society of New York’s 2024-25 Season

The Oratorio Society of New York has announced its 2024-25 season. Soprano Eva Martinez makes her Carnegie Hall debut in “Carmina Burana.” She is joined by tenor John Riesen, baritone John Brancy, choristers of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, and pianists Amir Farid and Blair McMillen. The concert features works by Orff, Brahms, Oliver Caplan, and Libby Larsen. {…}

Nov 1, 2023

Oratorio Society of New York to Perform Handel’s ‘Messiah’

The Oratorio Society of New York is set to perform Handel’s “Messiah” for the 149th time on Dec. 18, 2023 at Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall. The Society continues its tradition of performing the work. The society first performed the Messiah on Christmas Day 1874 in Carnegie Hall under the baton of founding director Leopold Damrosch. For {…}

Sep 28, 2023

Laquita Mitchell & Adam Lau Lead Oratorio Society of New York’s Opening Night

The Oratorio Society of New York led by Music Director Kent Tritle is set to open its 150th Anniversary and 2023-2024 season on Nov. 6, 2023. The concert will showcase Bach’s Magnificat and Mozart’s Requiem at the Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall. The concert will feature soloists Laquita Mitchell, soprano, Lucia Bradford, mezzo-soprano, Eric Finbarr Carey, tenor, {…}

Jul 12, 2023

The Oratorio Society of New York Announces its 2023-24 Season & 150th Anniversary Celebrations

The Oratorio Society of New York, led by Music Director Kent Tritle, has released its lineup for its 2023-24 season and special concerts for the 150th Anniversary celebrations. The season kicks off with “Bach’s Magnificat and Mozart’s Requiem.” Joining the Orchestra of the Society as soloists are soprano Laquita Mitchell, mezzo-soprano Lucia Bradford, tenor Eric Carey, and bass Adam Lau. {…}

Apr 19, 2023

Elisse Albian Takes First Prize at Oratorio Society of New York’s Lyndon Woodside Oratorio-Solo Competition Finals Concert

The Oratorio Society of New York’s Lyndon Woodside Oratorio-Solo Competition Finals Concert has announced its winners. First place went to Elisse Albian with second prize going to Elijah McCormack, and third to Nicholas Burns. Albian will receive a $7,000 cash prize along with the Richard Pace Award while McCormack takes home $5,000 and the Meyerson/Zwanger. Burns gets the Robert and {…}

Apr 14, 2023

New York Oratorio Society to Showcase Lyndon Woodside’s Forty-sixth Annual Oratorio-Solo Competition Concert

The New York Oratorio Society presents Lyndon Woodside’s Forty-sixth Annual Oratorio- Solo Competition Concert on April 15, 2023 at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, under the direction of Music Director Kent Tritle. Eight emerging classical music singers have been selected in this solo competition, which promotes the art of oratory singing so that they have the opportunity to emerge {…}

Mar 27, 2023

Oratorio Society of New York to Perform Bach’s Mass in B Minor

The Oratorio Society of New York concludes its 2022-23 season with a performance of J.S. Bach’s Mass in B minor. The performance, which is set to be held on May 8, 2023 at Carnegie Hall’s Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage, will feature Maestro Tritle leading the Orchestra of the Society and chorus. The concert will include soloists soprano Emily Donato, {…}

Nov 14, 2022

Maria Brea & Joshua Blue Lead Oratorio Society of New York’s Messiah

The Oratorio Society of New York will perform its 148th performance of Handel’s Messiah in time for the holiday season. The performance, which is set for Dec. 19, 2022, will be performed at the Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall. This year’s performance includes soloists soprano Maria Brea, contralto Heather Petrie, tenor Joshua Blue, and baritone Jesse Blumberg, {…}