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Howard Shore’s Film Scores Get a Reflective Piano Tribute
A new piano collection traces Howard Shore’s range and atmosphere, while a review recalls his Oscar-winning work and John Williams’s long gap between wins.
Zoya Gramagin and Alexander Chaplinskiy to Headline Stage 14C Festival Program
Spotlight Artists brings “Dedication to the Muse,” featuring music by Bizet, Puccini and Menotti, to Jersey City on Nov. 7 and 8, 2026.
Alkemie Sets Two New York Concerts Ahead of ‘A Worthy Mirror’ Album Release
Alkemie will preview A Worthy Mirror on Nov. 5 and 6, 2026, with programs exploring music by eight female and non-binary composers.
Audio Chateau Records Raises Up to $9 Million in Series A Funding
Audio Chateau Records’ latest round brings total funding to $13.5 million as it expands its creator-focused artist development model.
November Theater Premieres and Holiday Shows Across the United States
Explore November theater nationwide, from holiday traditions and family dramas to new musicals and plays about memory, identity and artistic risk.
New Christmas Albums Span Indie, Pop, Jazz and Bluegrass This Holiday Season
Sufjan Stevens, Alanis Morissette, Hilary Duff and more bring new songs, familiar standards and sharply different sounds to this year's holiday releases.
EastWest Artistry NYC Sets Nov. 19 Salon de Lumière Concert
The Nov. 19 program at OPERA America pairs vocal and instrumental works performed by artists from varied musical backgrounds.
Blue Origin Rebuilds New Glenn Launch Tower as November Flight Target Emerges
Blue Origin has rebuilt New Glenn’s access tower after a May explosion. A November launch is reported, though the company has confirmed no date.
Killer Queen Opera Brings ‘Goat Balls’ Cabaret to New York
The company presents Steven Smith and Lisa Hickman’s musical about a con man who claimed goat glands could cure impotence, Nov. 13 and 14.
Sammi Cannold on ‘Grim,’ Live Spectacle and the Future of Musicals
Director Sammi Cannold discusses her upcoming musical ‘Grim,’ the creative freedom of large-scale ceremonies and the new shows she’s eager to see.
How Tems’ “Higher” Inspired Future and Drake’s No. 1 Hit “Wait For U”
Future’s “Wait For U,” featuring Drake and Tems, topped the Hot 100 with a sound built around a sample from Tems’ “Higher.”
ArtMaster Raises $2.4M as Chaos Secures £1M for Music Collaboration Platform
ArtMaster’s piano app has passed 500,000 users as the Czech startup raises $2.4M; London-based Chaos raises £1M ahead of its October launch.
Rosebud Group Sets Paid New York Reading for ‘Figaro’ Musical
Rosebud Group’s Miami Beach-set musical inspired by Rossini’s The Barber of Seville will get a three-day paid reading in Manhattan.
Glitch Folk Turns iPhone Recordings Into Intimate, Unfinished Indie Music
From ear to gash, artists are turning phone recordings, glitches and mistakes into songs that feel personal without explaining everything.
Gaslab Secures $1 Million in Pre-Seed Funding for Ethical AI Music Creation Platform
Gaslab, founded by techno artist Reinier Zonneveld, raises $1M in pre-seed funding, emphasizing fair compensation for music rights holders.
PROTESTRA's "Opera for Revolution" Concert Set to Benefit Acacia Center for Justice
On November 1st, PROTESTRA will present "Opera for Revolution," featuring operatic solos and raising funds for immigrant legal defense.
U.S. Premiere of Brent Michael Davids' "Requiem for America" to Challenge Historical Narratives
Brent Michael Davids' "Requiem for America," aiming to give voice to Native perspectives, will premiere in Boston on November 14, 2026.
Minsoo Sohn and Yunchan Lim: A Master-Pupil Musical Journey
Minsoo Sohn steps into the spotlight alongside prodigy Yunchan Lim, showcasing Bach's work through a lens of artistry and mentorship.
Toronto's The Happenstancers to Stage Expanded Version of Judith Weir’s ‘The King’s Grief’
The Happenstancers will showcase an extended rendition of Judith Weir's 'The King’s Grief' in November, merging new music with operatic storytelling.
Jane Kaczmarek to Star in Fourth Wall Ensemble's Musical Evening
Jane Kaczmarek will headline "Jane's Favorite Things," an intimate musical event featuring storytelling and song, on October 24, 2026.