Congratulations to Mei-Ann Chen, who has just been named Director of Orchestral Activities and Chair of the Conducting Program at the Manhattan School of Music!

🔗 bit.ly/chen-msm

Congratulations to soprano Song Hee Lee, a 2026 Laffont Competition Grand Finals Winner! The Metropolitan Opera's nationwide vocal competition was founded in 1954 to discover and support promising young opera singers. Next up for Song Hee Lee are tours of Spain and France with Les Arts Florissants.

We are excited to welcome Georgia Jarman to the roster for general management. The GRAMMY‑nominated soprano has built an international career spanning lyric, bel canto, and contemporary repertoire at many of the world’s leading opera houses and concert halls.
 
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We are thrilled to announce that we will be booking the farewell North American tour for the legendary masked theater troupe MUMMENSCHANZ!
 
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Three new albums dropped last week, and are streaming everywhere 🎧


• Johannes Moser: ‘The French Album’ with Andreï Korobeinikov


• Nemanja Radulović with the Philharmonia Orchestra: ‘Prokofiev’

• Gil Shaham & Eric Jacobsen with the VA Symphony

March–April highlights with Alisa Weilerstein:

• Prague premieres of FRAGMENTS 1 & 2 (Mar 8)
• UK tour with Philharmonia Orchestra and Marin Alsop performing Gabriela Ortiz’s GRAMMY-winning Dzonot (Mar 11–13)
• FRAGMENTS 5 at Carnegie Hall (Apr 14)

🔗 alisaweilerstein.com/schedule/

Emanuel Ax will host a new podcast, "Classical Music Happy Hour," presented by WQXR & Carnegie Hall. Thoughtful, funny conversations on the lighter side of classical music — with guests including Yuja Wang, Yo-Yo Ma, and more. First episode drops March 4.

🎙️ www.opus3artists.com/ax-classical...

Mnozil Brass is back in the US February 26-March 7 with their newest stage extravaganza, STRAU$$. Waltz between genres with the brass virtuosos who have been entertaining fans for over 30 years with their comedic brilliance, sensational programs, and impeccable playing.
🔗 mnozilbrass.at/en/shows

Conductor & violinist Leonidas Kavakos has been named Principal Guest Conductor of the Minnesota Orchestra starting in fall 2027. Congratulations, Leonidas!

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📸 May Zircus-L’Auditori

We are hiring! We are looking for a new Booking Assistant to join the team…

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We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of conductor Helmuth Rilling. Soft-spoken and kind, he was a lifelong advocate for the understanding of JS Bach and will be especially remembered in the US as the co-founder of the Oregon Bach Festival.

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The Assad Brothers Farewell Tour Reviews, news and more from Opus 3 Artists | The Assad Brothers Farewell Tour

Sérgio & Odair Assad’s North American Farewell Tour begins this weekend in Puerto Rico, marking the 60th anniversary of the legendary guitar duo.

Tickets & info 🔗 www.opus3artists.com/assad-farewe...

Lauded for her "fearless technical virtuosity and expressive richness" (Bachtrack), Maria Ioudenitch makes her Baltimore Symphony debut on February 5 & 7 playing Mozart's Violin Concerto No. 5 with John Storgårds conducting.

🔗 bit.ly/3ZffEvE

2026 GRAMMY Winners Reviews, news and more from Opus 3 Artists | 2026 GRAMMY Winners

Congratulations to GRAMMY winners Los Angeles Master Chorale, Yo-Yo Ma, and Alisa Weilerstein!

🏆 Best Choral Performance
🏆 Best Classical Instrumental Solo
🏆 Best Contemporary Classical Composition

🔗 www.opus3artists.com/2026-grammy-...

Time For Three & Joyce DiDonato Release "Emily – No Prisoner Be" on Platoon Reviews, news and more from Opus 3 Artists | Time For Three & Joyce DiDonato Release "Emily – No Prisoner Be" on Platoon

Out Now! Time for Three and Joyce DiDonato’s “Emily – No Prisoner Be” on Platoon, a new Kevin Puts song cycle exploring the inner world of Emily Dickinson. They will tour the album beginning Sunday at Sonoma State University. #NewMusicFriday

www.opus3artists.com/tf3-didonato...

Congrats to Simone Porter on her BBC Music Magazine 2026 Newcomer Award nomination for her debut album "ad tendo" (Bright Shiny Things)! Her nomination follows a standout residency with NCCO and students from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.
Next up: Third Coast Percussion & Jlin at 92NY.

We’re thrilled to now represent Cameron Carpenter in North America — a GRAMMY-nominated organist whose artistry spans virtuosic recitals, orchestral collaborations, and live improvised organ scores for silent film classics.
 
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Karina Canellakis debuts with Wiener Philharmoniker conducting Mendelssohn, Mozart and Beethoven.

Read full story here: buff.ly/UDBG4uw

🌈 We are excited to welcome CARE BEARS LIVE! to the stage! CARE BEARS LIVE! is an all-new music-filled adventure that brings the magic of Care-a-Lot to life. Touring North America in 2027! #CareBearsLive

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We’re thrilled to welcome choreographer and dancer Caleb Teicher to the roster for general management. A leading voice in tap, swing, and interdisciplinary collaboration, Teicher brings a slate of groundbreaking new work to stages across North America.
 
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Congratulations to Emanuel Ax on being named Musical America’s Artist of the Year! As he marks 50 years at the pinnacle of the piano world, Ax continues to surprise—this season championing a brand-new piano concerto by John Williams alongside his legendary interpretations.

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In just one week the Vienna Boys Choir will bring their angelic voices to Carnegie Hall. The holiday season in New York just isn’t the same without “Christmas in Vienna!” Carnegie Hall compiled a brief history ahead of the concert...

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Tomorrow, Benjamin Beilman makes his subscription debut with the Berlin Philharmonic and Andris Nelsons. The concerts follow performances with the orchestra on their 2024 tour of the US which also saw him step in for Hilary Hahn. @askonasholt.bsky.social

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The 2026 GRAMMY nominations are here!
🏆 Béla Fleck
🏆 Gene Scheer
🏆 Los Angeles Master Chorale
🏆 Yuja Wang
🏆 Yo-Yo Ma
🏆 Alisa Weilerstein

🔗 opus3artists.com/2026-grammy-nominees

Emerging from a rich choral tradition, the Vienna Girls Choir carries forward the Vienna Boys Choir’s legacy with its own vibrant sound and vision. The ensemble has joined our roster and will make their North American tour debut in 2027. 🎶✨

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Chanticleer has released “Joy to the World” on Delos Music, an ethereal and festive recording celebrating wintertime magic and the joy of the holidays.

Discover the album ❄️🔗 lnk.to/JoyToTheWorl...

Thrilled to welcome Lyyra, the new all-women ensemble from The VOCES8 Foundation, to our roster! 💫 Newly signed to Warner Classics and releasing their debut album on the label in the spring, their sound shines across genres — from early music to pop.

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We’re thrilled to welcome pianist Angel Stanislav Wang to the Opus 3 roster! At just 22, he’s already taken Silver at the Tchaikovsky Competition and was the youngest finalist at the 2025 Cliburn. A remarkable talent with a bright future ahead. 🎹✨
 
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The Vienna Boys Choir's 137th U.S. tour starts tonight in Frankfort, KY and continues through December 21 at Carnegie Hall (Presented by Opus 3). They'll perform in 37 cities with 2 programs: "Strauss For Ever" & "Christmas in Vienna."

📸 Lukas Beck

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A season of dance premieres lands in NYC this fall! 🌟

Tonight: Paris Opera Ballet’s Red Carpet (NY premiere, City Center).
Next: Ballet Preljocaj’s Gravity (N. American premiere, Oct 21 @ The Joyce).
Then: GALLIM’s MOTHER (world premiere, Nov 5 @ The Joyce).

Merde to all!