The Best Classical Music and Opera of 2026, So Far

Kaija Saariaho’s final opera, a premiere by Ellen Reid and a multitasking performance by Barbara Hannigan are among the highlights.
The Guardian

Classical music brings us joy and meaning. In this time of doom and gloom, we need to talk about that

Why do we focus on the bad news stories about cuts and crises in classical music ? Musicians are doing incredible things to engage, support and sustain us; we should tell those stories too When did ...
Yahoo

Miami Beach Classical Music Festival features immersive Mozart and modern operas

Up-and-coming musicians, part of a rigorous eight-week intensive program, return to perform in the Miami Beach Classical Music Festival (MMF) with a series of immersive performances, operas, and live ...
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These Kansas City groups are making opera more exciting — even if you think you don’t like opera

Actors with Lyric Opera of Kansas City perform the educational traveling opera "Sketchbook for Ollie." Whether you've been listening to opera for years or have never heard of 'The Marriage of Figaro,' ...
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Opera company announces performances of 'Beauty and the Beast'

Bampton Classical Opera is set to stage André Grétry's 'Beauty and the Beast' ...