Quinteto Latino’s Seminario Returns for 2022
Quinteto Latino will present Seminario 2022 on August 5-7 at San Jose State University. Seminario is a biennial conference of Latino musicians from around the U.S., exploring the intersections of identity, artistry, and racial equity in the classical music field. Co-hosted by SJSU’s Department of Music and Dance, the weekend will feature an opening plenary, and a final concert and reception featuring Seminario cohort musicians, both events are open to the public. Quinteto Latino’s mission is…
This Week on TRILLOQUY: Opus 158
Pulitzer Prize-winner Jennifer Higdon is one of America’s busiest composers, and her catalogue is even more vast than many people…
India at 75: Carnegie Hall Concert Series Celebrates Indian Independence
The Indo-American Arts Council, a New York City based non-profit that promotes Indian theater, performing arts, media, fashion, and literature…
This week on TRILLOQUY: Opus 157
Inspired by the viscerally provocative poem, “Here, Bullet” by Brian Turner, the art song of the same name by composer…
This Juneteenth, Consider The Evolution and Future of Liberated Black Culture
It’s been over 150 years since the first Juneteenth: the day when Union Army General Gordon Granger rode down to the city of Galveston to announce General Order No. 3,…
BMOP, Odyssey Opera to Perform and Record Davis’ “X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X”
Boston Modern Orchestra Project (BMOP) and Odyssey Opera will present the New England premiere of “X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X” Friday June 17 at 8 p.m. at…
Season 2 Episode 1 of CONVERSATIONS Out Now: Nnenna Ogwo on A Musician’s Responsibility
Listen to the latest episode of Represent Classical’s popular podcast “CONVERSATIONS” out now featuring pianist, composer, and artistic director of JuneteenthLP, Nnenna Ogwo, on a musician’s responsibility to their work,…
Opera Programming: When is Representation At Odds With Cultural Sensitivity?
Do you remember the first time you went to go see a live production of an opera? Maybe it was during a school field trip, or for a date that…
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MUSIC
New Report Says U.S. Orchestras Are Programming More Works by Composers of Color and Women
The new “2022 Orchestra Repertoire Report” says that over the last several years there’s been an increase in how often…
Silkroad Ensemble to Tour “Phoenix Rising” with Rhiannon Giddens This Summer
Phoenix Rising will unveil three new commissions by Silkroad artists Sandeep Das, Maeve Gilchrist, and Kaoru Watanabe. The program also…
Black Orchestral Network Calls On American Orchestras to Enact Systems Level Change
Founded by Jennifer Arnold, Alexander Laing, David A. Norville, Joy Payton-Stevens, Shea Scruggs, Weston Sprott, and Titus Underwood, the Black…
4th Annual Women Composers Fest to Feature Grammy Winning Headliners
The Women Composers Festival will highlight performances by dozens of women composers on May 27 at The Church of the…
COMpOSERS
NEW RELEASE: James Sanders & Conjunto “Evidencia”
James Sanders and his Latin jazz ensemble Conjunto, will celebrate the release of their new album, Evidencia on Friday at…
AMVA and PAO Arts Present Concert Celebrating AAPI Composers and Performers
Asian Musical Voices of America and PAO Arts Center present “Our Objects and Possibilities”, a concert celebrating AAPI composers and…
Eastman School of Music Dedicates New George Walker Center for Equity and Inclusion in Music
The George Walker Center for Equity and Inclusion in Music opened April 16 at the Eastman School campus at the…
Bent Not Broken Choral Conference Showcases Black Composers
The four day “Bent Not Broken” choral conference highlighting the works of Black choral composers will take place April 27…
CONVERSATIONS Season 1 Now Available on Spotify
Represent Classical’s popular video series, CONVERSATIONS, is now available to listen to on Spotify.Hosted by Christine S. Escobar, Founder and…
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