Pierre Boulez, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra's Conductor Emeritus, will lead the orchestra in Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 7. The announcement from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association follows the news that Music Director Riccardo Mu…

In celebration of Stephen Sondheim's 80th birthday, the New York Philharmonic's tribute to the celebrated Broadway composer and lyricist, originally performed in March 2010, is presented by Great Performances on November 24th. Hosted by Dav…

On the evening of October 7th, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, under the direction of Gustavo Dudamel, presented a concert featuring the celebrated Peruvian tenor Juan Diego Flórez at Walt Disney Concert Hall. The broadcast was hosted by actr…

The celebrated performer Julie Andrews will once again host the annual New Year's celebration, joined by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Mariss Jansons from the Musikverein. Adding to the evening's splendor, the renowned Vie…

Anna Netrebko reprises her captivating performance in this refined bel canto comedy, sharing the stage with Matthew Polenzani, Mariusz Kwiecień, and John Del Carlo in the leading role. The production is conducted by James Levine, Music Dire…

Drawing inspiration from Alexander Pushkin's historical drama, *Boris Godunov* stands as a cornerstone of Russian opera. The Metropolitan Opera’s latest production of Mussorgsky’s work features Rene Pape as Boris, with Valery Gergiev conduc…

David Foster, the acclaimed composer often called a "hitman" of music, is returning to Las Vegas with a spectacular show. The performance promises a dazzling array of guest appearances, featuring legends such as Seal, Donna Summer, and Eart…

Captured in July of 2010 at the Neil Simon Theatre in New York, *Harry Connick, Jr. in Concert on Broadway* showcases Connick’s full big band alongside a twelve-piece string section. The artist performs on both a Steinway grand piano and a …

In the months leading up to the demolition of New York City's Shea Stadium in July 2008, Billy Joel captivated audiences with two extraordinary performances at the iconic venue. Sharing the stage with him were Tony Bennett, Garth Brooks, an…

Yannick Nezet-Séguin conducts the performance, which is directed by Nicholas Hytner and features a cast including Roberto Alagna, Marina Poplavskaya, Ferruccio Furlanetto, Simon Keenlyside, and Eric Halfvarson.

In celebration of the centennial of its debut at the Metropolitan Opera in 1910, the company presents a new production of Puccini's *La Fanciulla del West*. Deborah Voigt stars as Minnie, alongside Marcello Giordani as Dick Johnson—the band…

A rare gem in Gluck’s repertoire, *Iphigenie en Tauride* is presented by the Metropolitan Opera, featuring Susan Graham, Placido Domingo, and Paul Groves. The production, lauded by critics, is revived under the direction of Stephen Wadswort…

Carnegie Hall marked its 120th year of existence on May 5, 2011, with a gala concert. The program featured Alan Gilbert leading the New York Philharmonic, joined by esteemed artists Emanuel Ax, Yo-Yo Ma, Gil Shaham, and Audra McDonald. The …

John Adams' *Nixon in China*, a world premiere production for the Metropolitan Opera, was conducted by the composer himself and brought to the stage by the internationally renowned director Peter Sellars.

In June of 2010, Eric Clapton convened the world’s finest guitarists for the third iteration of his Crossroads Guitar Festival. Proceeds from the event supported The Crossroads Centre in Antigua, a facility Clapton established to provide tr…

At Great Performances' recent *Hitman Returns: David Foster & Friends* concert, a new star emerged: ten-year-old Jackie. The young artist captivated the audience with virtuoso renditions of Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Pie Jesu" and Puccini's "O …

Lucia di Lammermoor features French soprano Natalie Dessay in a performance widely considered one of her finest, portraying Donizetti’s delicate and tragic heroine.

Marco Bellocchio's production of Giuseppe Verdi’s *Rigoletto*, originating in Mantua, features Placido Domingo as Rigoletto, Julia Novikova as his daughter Gilda, Vittorio Grigolo as the Duke, and Ruggero Raimondi as the assassin Sparafucil…

The Metropolitan Opera’s inaugural production of Rossini’s comic masterpiece, *Le Comte Ory*, features a stellar cast led by bel canto icons Juan Diego Flórez, Diana Damrau, and Joyce DiDonato.

Renee Fleming embodies her signature role as the Countess in Richard Strauss's *Capriccio*. Conductor Andrew Davis, who led the opera's premiere at the Metropolitan Opera in 1998, returns to lead its first revival.

Renowned conductor Valery Gergiev will lead the Vienna Philharmonic in their third annual Summer Night concert. The program this year is themed "Virtuoso Pictures," drawing inspiration from the works of Franz Liszt, Niccolò Paganini, Modest…

Plácido Domingo, the renowned Spanish tenor, surveys a career richly documented in film and video. In this comprehensive performance documentary, the celebrated singer reflects with heartfelt candor upon his most cherished roles, drawn from…