The orchestra, under the baton of Volodymyr Sirenko, has gained international recognition. The concert includes works by Liszt, Dvorak's Symphony No. 7, and Tchaikovsky's Rococo Variations for Cello, featuring Natalia Khoma.
Worcester's greatest holiday tradition continues with an online performance (sing-along encouraged) of Handel's Messiah featuring the Worcester Chorus with a professional ensemble of instrumentalists and vocal soloists, recorded in live performance at historic Mechanics Hall.
Piano soloist Simone Dinnerstein, formerly Music Worcester's 2018-19 Artist-In-Residence, returns to our season for a solo piano program featuring works by Schumann, Glass, Satie, and more, On Demand this January.
Praised by critics for his passionate expression and dazzling technique, pianist Andrew Armstrong has delighted audiences across Asia, Europe, Latin America, Canada, and the United States. His trio recital, recorded at Mechanics Hall with clarinet and violin, features works by Stravinsky, Schumann, Shostakovich, and more.
Former Music Worcester Young Artist Competition winner and the first American in four decades and youngest musician ever to win First Prize at the International Tchaikovsky Competition Cello Division, Zlatomir Fung is poised to become one of the preeminent cellists of our time.
Chris Shepard directs a socially distanced ensemble of vocalists and the Worcester Festival Chamber Orchestra in a presentation of Mozart's Requiem from historic Mechanics Hall. Viewers can enjoy On Demand viewing for a full month starting March 26 at 7PM.
Directed by Chris Shepard, The Worcester Chorus will perform Bach's legendary Mass in B Minor on stage at historic Mechanics Hall.
American-born tenor Lawrence Brownlee captivates audiences and critics around the world, and has been hailed as “an international star in the bel canto operatic repertory” (The New York Times). Proceeds from his Worcester performance will benefit several charitable community groups.
Soprano Esther Heideman, who has sung with the Worcester Chorus on many occasions, joins Chris Shepard in a recital featuring music from throughout Europe. Sign up for a free ticket to enjoy this virtual concert On Demand now through August 20.
Concert Truck brings its pop-up concert experience to the close of our Summer@MW season on Friday, Sep 10 at Boylston's Hillside Park.
The Worcester Chorus brings Brahms' choral masterpiece back to Worcester on stage at historic Mechanics Hall.
The celebrated piano trio brings a program of Tchaikovsky's Piano Trio in A minor and more to our concert season at the Jean McDonough Arts Center's Brickbox Theater this November.
A symphonic highlight of our season, the Polish Baltic Philharmonic Orchestra brings a program featuring works by Schubert, Grieg, and Rossini to historic Mechanics Hall.
Now through April 4, purchase your ticket to view the On Demand recording of The Worcester Chorus singing Bach's Mass in B Minor at Mechanics Hall on March 19, 2022.
Apollo's Fire is a popular and critically acclaimed period-instrument ensemble specializing in early music. The ensemble unites a select pool of early music specialists from throughout North America and Europe.
Itzhak Perlman brings his new program entitled “An Evening with Itzhak Perlman,” which captures highlights of his career through narrative and multi-media elements intertwined with performance, to the Hanover Theatre.
Beloved for his charm and humanity as well as his talent, Itzhak Perlman is treasured by audiences throughout the world who respond not only to his remarkable artistry, but also to his irrepressible joy for making music.
Ballet Hispánico brings communities together to celebrate and explore Latino cultures through innovative dance productions, dance training, and community engagement. They bring their Noche de Oro 50th Anniversary program to our season.
The French cello/piano duo closes out the classical presentation series of our 2021-2022 Concert Season with an unforgettable performance at historic Mechanics Hall with a program of Schumann, Brahms, Shostakovich, and Debussy.
Over the course of a multifaceted career spanning four decades, Grammy and Tony Award-winning Jazz giant Dee Dee Bridgewater has ascended to the upper echelon of vocalists, putting her unique spin on standards, as well as taking intrepid leaps of faith in re-envisioning jazz classics.
The Worcester Chorus concludes its performances of the 2021-2022 Concert Season with this program of classical, gospel, and spiritual/sacred works by composers including Margaret Bonds, Mark Miller, Keith Hampton, and more.
Soprano Robyn Marie Lamp, tenor Derrek Stark, and pianist Gordon Roberts bring and evening of classics from opera and musical theater to the historic stage at Mechanics Hall.
Described as the most outstanding jazz musician and trumpeter of his generation, Wynton Marsalis returns to Worcester with his septet for an unforgettable night of live performance at The Hanover Theatre.
New York's most cutting-edge classical ensemble brings a program of works by Stravinsky, Gershwin, Ravel, plus Bach's Brandenburg Concertos to historic Mechanics Hall for the opening of our 2022-2023 concert season featuring pianist Aaron Diehl.
The Worcester Chorus, The Masterwork Chorus, and orchestra will perform Verdi's Requiem at New York City's world-famous Carnegie Hall. Join us in the big apple on Sunday, October 2 for this 2pm performance! (this presentation is not part of Music Worcester's 2022-2023 Concert Season)
Universally hailed as one of the world's finest musicians, Grammy Award-winning violinist Maxim Vengerov brings the 2022-2023 concert season's first recital program to Mechanics Hall.
Music Worcester's 2018-2019 Artist-In-Residence, pianist Simone Dinnerstein, returns to our season for a recital performance with cellist Alexis Gerlach and a program of Bach's da Gamba Sonatas and more.
ON DEMAND VIDEO RENTAL: Watch Worcester's longest-running holiday tradition with The Worcester Chorus in a live performance of Handel's Messiah from the stage at historic Mechanics Hall (Dec 3, 2022).
Soprano and 2022 Edison Award-winner Katharine Dain brings a program of operatic vocal works by Messiaen, Debussy, and more to Clark University's Razzo Hall this February.
Performing and continuously growing for 26 years, the CNSO has earned an enviable reputation among both Czech and Europe’s top symphonic ensembles. Their Worcester program will feature Brahms' Violin Concerto and Beethoven's Symphony No. 7.
Boston’s Grammy-winning Handel and Haydn Society chamber orchestra returns to our season at historic Mechanics Hall to perform Bach's Brandenburg Concertos.
Conducted by Cailin Marcel Manson, The Worcester Chorus returns to the stage at historic Mechanics Hall for an evening of arias and choruses from your favorite classic opera works.
Violinist Vijay Gupta, Music Worcester's Artist-In-Residence for 2023, opens his year of residency projects with a co-production between the College of the Holy Cross's brand new Prior Performing Arts Center and Music Worcester, featuring percussionist Chester Englander.
Originally scheduled for their Music Worcester debut in spring of 2020, Chineke! Orchestra brings a can't-miss orchestral program of Dvorak's Symphony No. 9 "New World" and Coleridge-Taylor's Violin Concerto.
Violinist Vijay Gupta, Music Worcester's Artist-In-Residence for 2023, brings a recital program to historic Mechanics Hall featuring Bach's Partita II in D Minor and Sonata III in C Major in addition to "When The Violin," the program's titular piece from composer Reena Esmail.
Music Worcester welcomes the Darshan Trio this September, featuring violinist Vijay Gupta with cellist Yoshika Masuda and pianist Dominic Cheli.
Music Worcester welcomes the Darshan Trio this September, featuring violinist Vijay Gupta with cellist Yoshika Masuda and pianist Dominic Cheli.
The Grammy-nominated mandolin soloist and internationally renowned accordion virtuoso bring a captivating classical program to Worcester.
Mandolin superstar Chris Thile performs at Mechanics Hall with The Knights on Oct 27.
The legendary violinist will perform a program of Beethoven, Schumann, and more at Mechanics Hall on Nov 3.
Vijay Gupta joins The Worcester Chorus, CONCORA, and choreographer Yamini Kalluri in a program of works by J. S. Bach and Reena Esmail.
Experience Worcester's longest-running holiday tradition with The Worcester Chorus in a live performance of Handel's Messiah from the stage at historic Mechanics Hall.
Experience Worcester's longest-running holiday tradition with The Worcester Chorus in an On Demand video of their December 2, 2023 performance of Handel's Messiah from the stage at historic Mechanics Hall.
Pianist Andrew Armstrong returns to Worcester with violinist Kevin Zhu and cellist Jan Vogler to perform Tchaikovsky's Piano Trio and more.
A favorite of recent Music Worcester seasons, the NSOU returns to historic Mechanics Hall for this orchestral highlight of the 2023-2024 season.
The Trinidadian soprano and world renowned pianist makes their Worcester debut with a very special recital at Assumption University's Curtis Performance Hall.
The Worcester Chorus & Women's Ensemble will perform choral works by Haugen and Lauridsen at Worcester's First Baptist Church.
Yannick Nézet-Séguin directs the Orchestre Métropolitain de Montréal in their Worcester debut at historic Mechanics Hall on March 3.