Classic Arts Features
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Classic Arts Features
By David Gewirtzman | 12/16/2018The opera and ballet fans' guide to where they can view live broadcasts. -
Classic Arts Features
By Scott H. Thompson | 12/14/2018The musician and his band are joined by special guests Bill Frisell and Lucinda Williams December 14–15.
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Classic Arts Features
By Paul J. Horsley | 12/13/2018Gian Carlo Menotti's beloved 1951 work is considered to be the first opera composed for television.
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Classic Arts Features
By Stephen Raskauskas | 12/11/2018By exploring historical instruments and techniques to play them, pioneers of the early music revival have opened up new worlds of sound. A new series of concerts kicks off at Weill Recital Hall on December 12.
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Classic Arts Features
By Naomi Lewin | 12/10/2018With a roster of great soloists, the orchestra presents this perennial favorite December 11–15.
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Classic Arts Features
By Peter W. Goodman | 12/06/2018The master of German art songs, Goerne will perform works by Schubert and Strauss in concerts December 6–8.
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Classic Arts News
By Gabriel Agosto, John Curtis | 12/04/2018Many New York performing arts venues and organizations—including the Met Opera and Carnegie Hall—offer rush and inexpensive ticket policies.
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Classic Arts Features
By Ryan McPhee | 12/04/2018After his Rat Pack-era Rigoletto, the Tony winner returns to the Metropolitan Opera for a comparatively traditional take on another Verdi classic.
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Classic Arts Features
By Christopher Browner | 12/03/2018Tony winner Michael Mayer's new staging of Verdi’s masterpiece stars Diana Damrau and Juan Diego Flórez in the lead roles, with Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducting. It opens December 4.
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Classic Arts Features
By Tim Munro | 11/28/2018The Pulitzer Prize-winning work is performed at Zankel Hall December 1.
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Classic Arts Features
By William Berger | 11/20/2018The legendary singer will perform the title role of Puccini's Gianni Schicchi.
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Classic Arts Features
By Playbill Staff |Whether you're a neophyte or a longtime fan, here are the radio shows and podcasts for you!
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Classic Arts Features
By Rebecca Lentjes | 11/17/2018The rapturous Finnish composer and the director Peter Sellars together channel the ancient art of Noh.
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Classic Arts Features
By Scott H. Thompson | 11/14/2018Bass player and Bronx native Carlos Henriquez turns memories into a musical journey at the Appel Room.
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Classic Arts Features
By Christopher Browner | 11/14/2018Last seen at the Met in 2017's ll Barbiere di Siviglia, the duo returns for two more operas.
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Classic Arts Features
By Leah Hollingsworth | 11/12/2018For Decoda—the first affiliate ensemble of Carnegie Hall—an innovative approach to programming and audience engagement is always integral.
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Dance Features
By Roberto Araujo | 11/12/2018After studying at the School of American Ballet he made his Broadway debut in the 2009 revival of West Side Story and now takes on Torch Song.
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Classic Arts Features
By Barry Singer | 11/07/2018The new documentary tells the story of the legendary jazz label founded by German Jewish refugees.
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Classic Arts Features
By Lucy Van Cleef | 11/05/2018The Hungarian National Ballet performs at the David H. Koch Center through November 11.
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Classic Arts Features
By Matt Dobkin | 11/02/2018Running at the Met through November 10, the new opera (inspired by the book and Hitchcock film) is directed by Michael Mayer.
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Classic Arts Features
By Clive Paget | 10/30/2018As Hungarian State Opera begins its New York City residency at Lincoln Center, a look at the history of opera in Hungary.
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Dance Features
By Roberto Araujo | 10/29/2018The principal dancer at New York City Ballet made her Broadway debut in The Music Man in 2000.
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Classic Arts Features
By Susan Yung | 10/29/2018The series features repertory from the choreographer’s famous works and runs October 31–November 4.
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Dance Features
By Roberto Araujo | 10/22/2018The former principal dancer at New York City Ballet made his Broadway debut in An American in Paris in 2015.
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Classic Arts Features
By Elena Park | 10/17/2018The gripping new opera arrives at the Metropolitan Opera for its U.S. premiere on October 19.
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Video
By Roberto Araujo | 10/15/2018The former San Francisco Ballet soloist made his Broadway debut in An American in Paris in 2015.
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Video
By Ruthie Fierberg | 10/11/2018The NYPL for the Performing Arts hosts a fresh take on the legendary artist’s work in Voice of My City: Jerome Robbins and New York, open free to the public.
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Classic Arts Features
By Christopher Browner | 10/09/2018The Tony-winning director of Anastasia and his longtime designers give new life to the Saint-Saëns classic.
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Dance Features
By Roberto Araujo | 10/08/2018The New York City Ballet principal dancer made her Broadway debut in On the Town in 2014.
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Classic Arts Features
By Susan Reiter | 10/03/2018The popular festival runs through October 13 at City Center.
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Classic Arts Features
By Carnegie Hall Staff | 10/01/2018In addition to the October 3 gala concert, MTT curates his second Perspectives series over the season.
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Video
By Roberto Araujo | 10/01/2018The former American Ballet Theatre dancer recently made his Broadway debut in Carousel and talks about working in both dance worlds.
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Classic Arts Features
By Ryan McPhee | 09/24/2018From what to see to what to wear (and drink), here’s what you should know before heading past Times Square to Lincoln Center in NYC.
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Classic Arts Features
By Amanda Angel | 09/21/2018The orchestra has commissioned contemporary pieces written for a specific time and place.
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Classic Arts Features
By Ryan McPhee | 09/21/2018The Tony-winning director talks helming the Met’s 2018–2019 season opener, Samson et Dalila.
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Classic Arts Features
By Monica Parks | 09/20/2018As the new season kicks off, get to know the man behind the music.
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Classic Arts Features
By Gabriel Agosto, John Curtis | 09/19/2018Your guide to affordable classical music concerts.
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Film & TV Features
By Ryan McPhee | 09/15/2018For Bel Canto, a director and a vocal coach came together to make an Oscar winner an opera star—with the help of an actual opera star.
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Classic Arts Features
By Terry Trucco | 09/13/2018The works will be presented at the Fall Fashion Gala on September 27.
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Classic Arts Features
By Eric M. Gewirtz | 09/10/2018The two-week program—a collaboration between Lincoln Center and the New York City Department of Education—gives high-school students vital skills for auditions and beyond.
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Classic Arts Features
By Jeff Tamarkin | 09/07/2018The world-renowned venue has teamed up with community organizations to bring outstanding artists to all five New York City boroughs.
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Listen Magazine
By Ben Finane | 08/30/2018The conductor returns to Carnegie Hall this season to present a series of concerts, including the opening night gala.
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Video
By Playbill Staff | 08/25/2018Listen to Ben Platt, Cynthia Erivo, Barbra Streisand, and more perform the West Side Story anthem.
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Listen Magazine
By Bradley Bambarger | 08/23/2018For more than a century and a half, Steinway has made pianos in New York City, passing craftsmanship down through the generations.
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Listen Magazine
By Rebecca Schmid | 08/21/2018The composer's great work of humanity transcends politics.
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Listen Magazine
By Jed Distler | 08/15/2018A pianist explains how he transcribed the complex solos of the late great jazz musician.
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Listen Magazine
By Ben Finane | 08/10/2018These famous tone poems remain a pristine introduction to classical music.
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Classic Arts Features
By Hillary Bonhomme | 08/02/2018Weekly shows every Thursday begin August 2 with Brazilian singer-songwriter Negro Leo.
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Listen Magazine
By Joyce Yang | 07/30/2018Having just finished an Australian recital tour, the New York-based pianist ponders the meaning of "home."
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Listen Magazine
By Ben Finane | 07/26/2018Texas-born Van Cliburn became an unlikely cultural ambassador during the Cold War.
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