Our cellist Yibai Chen presents a solo recital at the Burghof Lörrach, featuring works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Gaspar Cassadó and Zoltán Kodály. Program: – J. S. Bach, Suite No. 1 for Solo Cello, BWV 1007 – G. Cassadó, Suite […]

Our trumpet virtuoso Sergei Nakariakov is the central figure of “Trúbka par excellence”, a symphonic concert presented by the Štátna filharmónia Košice at the Dom umenia in Košice. The concert is conducted by Johannes Witt. Often referred to as the […]

Award-winning soprano Nofar Yacobi has been praised for her brilliance, confidence, and expressive acting. She recently debuted at Carnegie Hall with the Chamber Orchestra of New York and has performed leading roles at the Israeli Opera, Volksoper Wien, Teatro Massimo […]

Vincent Larderet’s latest album dedicated to Ravel’s solo piano works has received high praise from critic Christie Grimstad, who underlines the pianist’s exceptional blend of virtuosity and insight. Described as a “resounding display of pianistic craftsmanship”, the performance stands out […]

Pianist Maya Oganyan is featured with the Orchestra di Padova e del Veneto at the Pollini Auditorium in Padua, conducted by Sieva Borzak. At the heart of the programme is Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 2, a cornerstone of the Romantic […]

Our Mezzosoprano Zuzanna Klemańska takes part in the timeless operetta “Die Fledermaus” by Johann Strauss II returns to the stage of the Krakow Opera in a vivid and elegant production directed and choreographed by Janusz Józefowicz. Set in a 19th-century […]

Marcus Bosch conducts the Hochschulsymphonieorchester München for New Year’s Concert. Held in the Great Concert Hall of the Hochschule für Musik und Theater München, the programme celebrates the vibrant energy of American musical theatre and symphonic jazz. Program: – I. […]

Vincent Larderet continues his landmark recording project dedicated to Maurice Ravel with the release of Complete Works for Solo Piano – Vol. 2, available from today on all digital platforms and on CD. The second volume of this comprehensive four-part […]

Wolfram Christ opens the new year in Cyprus with two “Starlight 3” concerts, conducting the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra in Lemesos and Lefkosia. Alongside him, internationally acclaimed soprano Miah Persson performs two iconic arias by Mozart and Beethoven. Program: – F. […]

Lü Jia conducts the China NCPA Orchestra in “Dimension of Mozart I”, two concerts entirely dedicated to the music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, exploring the composer’s symphonic and instrumental legacy from early brilliance to monumental maturity. At the centre of […]

A film by Mara Moscano Directed by Simona Confalonieri, Mara Moscano Produced by Only Stage Arts Management & Production “Photography has taught me a lot, and when I am old, my portraits will come to light.” The unpublished photographs of […]

I Solisti Aquilani, founded in 1968, are an internationally renowned Italian chamber orchestra with a repertoire spanning from Baroque to contemporary music. They have performed in major concert halls worldwide and collaborated with leading artists across generations and genres. Deeply […]

The Neue Aula in Campus Essen-Werden will host a symphonic concert under the baton of our Eckehard Stier. Conducting the Folkwang Symphony Orchestra, Maestro Stier will guide the audience through a program rich in sonic imagination and orchestral colour, featuring […]

“Magnificent interpretation in every way” – Semyon Bychkov on Mahler 7th Winner of the 2025 F. Friscay conducting competition, young conductor Misha Shekhtman is a new star of his generation. Invitations from 11 European orchestras follow the prize. Highlights include […]

The Philharmonisches Orchester Hagen welcomes the year 2026 with three festive Viennese New Year’s Concerts, featuring a programme steeped in the tradition of the Strauss dynasty and enriched by a distinctive 20th-century highlight. At the heart of the evenings stands […]

The Norddeutsche Philharmonie Rostock presents its traditional New Year’s Eve concert, conducted by our Marcus Bosch, Chief Conductor of the orchestra and one of Germany’s most distinguished musical leaders. Across four performances, December 29th, 30th and two concerts on December […]

Sarah Traubel is a German soprano acclaimed for her bright, projecting voice and was nominated as Opus Klassik’s 2022 “Singer of the Year”. She performs a wide repertoire from Mozart to Wagner and Shostakovich, collaborating with conductors such as Daniele […]

The Saarländisches Staatsorchester presents the Symphony Concert under the musical direction of Marcus Bosch. The programme opens with Robert Schumann’s Cello Concerto in A minor, Op. 129, performed by the distinguished cellist Wolfgang Emanuel Schmidt. Program: – R. Schumann, Cello […]

The Only Stage team wishes you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Please note that our offices will be closed from December 20th to January 7th for the winter break. We look forward to resuming our activities on […]

Cátia Moreso studied at the Conservatório Nacional de Lisboa and the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, earning both her Singing degree and Opera Master with distinction. Her operatic repertoire spans major dramatic and lyric mezzo-soprano roles, including Amneris, Azucena, […]

Yibai Chen will be performing the Korngold Cello Concerto with Mo. Muhai Tang & Wuxi Symphony Orchestra at Shanghai Concert Hall. The concert is on the occasion of  the 15th anniversary of “Music Little Angels”, a charity project that helps […]

The Teatro Comunale Laura Betti hosts a Christmas Concert featuring internationally renowned flautist Andrea Griminelli together with the Orchestra Fondazione Luciano Pavarotti. The programme embraces a wide musical spectrum, from classical repertoire to film scores and popular music.

Franz Lehár’s “Die lustige Witwe” is presented at the NCPA Beijing under the musical direction of our Lü Jia. The production is conceived by Hugo de Ana, who serves as stage director, set designer and costume designer. By placing the […]

On December 12th, pianist Vincent Larderet releases the first single from his upcoming album “Ravel: The Complete Works for Solo Piano, Vol. 2”, to be published on January 16th, 2026. The single features “Le Tombeau de Couperin, M. 68: VI. […]

Under the baton of Eckehard Stier, “Merregnon: Heart of Ice” returns to the stage in a concert that combines storytelling, orchestral colour and some of the most iconic music from the world of Japanese animation. Narrated by Heike Schuhmacher, the […]

Only Stage Ltd. is pleased to announce a new international collaboration with De Vries Artists. As part of this collaboration they will represent our conductor Maria Badstue in Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg and German-speaking countries. We look forward to a […]

Flutist Andrea Griminelli will be performing in two concerts in Baghdad (American University of Iraq) and Erbil (Peshawa hall), Iraq Amedeo Salvato at the piano. Program: – G. Donizetti, Sonata for Flute and Piano – J. S. Bach, Sonata in […]

Here is an excellent concert that defies the usual “predictable” paths and demonstrates how the boundaries of classical music are far broader than we are typically led to believe. The penultimate concert offered by the Arena Foundation for this late […]

Valentina Scheldhofen Ciardelli’s “Turandot non esiste” debuts in the UK. Through a feminist and psychological lens, the work explores new perspectives on Puccini’s legacy, dissolving the boundaries between music and theatre. Directed by Benjamin Balthazar Lebigre, the piece is written […]

As part of the NCPA Pure Classical 2025 series, the China NCPA Orchestra celebrates the 18th anniversary of the National Centre for the Performing Arts with two symphonic evenings conducted by Lü Jia. The concerts, held at the NCPA in […]

Presented by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), the Office of the President of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (PGA80), and the International Academy for Arts and Cultural Studies (IAA), Better Together is […]

Marcus Bosch will be conducting the Filarmonica Toscanini in a programme that explores the many ways nature has inspired composers across centuries. The evening opens with “Foreste Urbane” by Campogrande, a work that reflects on the evolving relationship between urban […]

Sergey Nakariakov will be the protagonist of two December performances in Italy, offering audiences in Livorno and Sanremo the opportunity to experience his unmistakable sound and refined musicality. The first event will take place on December 3rd at Teatro Goldoni […]

Flutist Andrea Griminelli will be performing with the Accademia di Santa Sofia at the Galoppatoio di Portici on occasion of a Gala concert to raise money for a hospital.

Under the baton of Marcus Bosch, the Hochschulsymphonieorchester München and the Audi Jugendchorakademiejoin forces for a moving program featuring works by Edward Elgar and Ralph Vaughan Williams. Featuring Katja Maderer (soprano) and Nikolay Borchev (baritone), this special event supports Live […]

The Autumn Symphony Series by Fondazione Arena di Verona opens with a concert dedicated to the expressive richness of string writing, under the direction of Wolfram Christ. The program, performed by the Orchestra of the Fondazione Arena di Verona, explores […]

At the Politeama Garibaldi in Palermo, conductor Lü Jia leads an evocative program that bridges the past and present through the voices of two composers — Nicola Colabianchi and Gustav Mahler — in a concert of profound emotional and intellectual […]

Manuel de Falla at Angers Nantes Opéra: a breath of Andalusia in the Pays de la Loire! Let us salute the welcome initiative of presenting a diptych entirely dedicated to Manuel de Falla. Bringing together El Amor brujo and La […]

Rossini’s Il turco in Italia arrives at the Teatro Filarmonico in Verona in Roberto Catalano’s production, featuring a very solid vocal cast. The penultimate title of the season, Il turco in Italia takes the stage at the Teatro Filarmonico, a […]

To mark the 50th anniversary of Dmitri Shostakovich’s death, the Orchestra da Camera di Perugia presents a powerful musical tribute: “Maratona Šostakóvič – Omaggio a un genio”. This extraordinary project, conceived by Boris Petrushansky and enthusiastically embraced by Musica Insieme, […]

The Cappella Aquileia – Orchester der OH!, under the direction of Marcus Bosch, opens its two-year Schubert cycle with the concert “Schubert zum Ersten” in Heidenheim. The program explores the breadth of Schubert’s orchestral and instrumental genius, paired with a […]

Cellist Yibai Chen performs Shostakovich’s Cello Concerto No. 2 in G major, Op. 126 with the Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Yang Yang, at the Symphony Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall. The event commemorates the 50th anniversary of Dmitry Shostakovich’s death. […]

Following its great success in 2019, the Concert Spirituel returns to Vienna for another edition of the acclaimed concert series, inspired by one of Europe’s earliest public musical traditions. The event takes place on November 21 and 22, 2025, at […]

The Germany Tour with the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra conducted by Sergey Smbatyan presents a program of vibrant symphonic masterpieces featuring the acclaimed cellist Raphaela Gromes as soloist. The tour includes performances in Essen, Mannheim and Vilbel, where Gromes will […]

Cellist Yibai Chen joins the Ningbo Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Xiao’ou Zhao for a performance of Shostakovich’s Cello Concerto No. 1, part of the Shanghai Conservatory of Music’s Contemporary Music Festival. One of the most celebrated works of […]

The highly anticipated conducting masterclass led by the legendary Finnish conductor Jorma Panula will take place from November 17th to 21st, 2025, at the Auditorium Città di Seregno, featuring the Orchestra Filarmonica Ettore Pozzoli. Organised by OnlyMaestros, an Only Stage […]

Conductor Lü Jia leads the Orchestra, Choir, and Technicians of Fondazione Arena di Verona under the stage direction of Roberto Catalano in a vibrant and witty production of Gioachino Rossini’s Il Turco in Italia. The opera tells the story of […]

The World Doctors Orchestra, an ensemble of physicians from across the globe, makes its Carnegie Hall debut at the Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage, in a concert that unites music, artistry, and humanitarian purpose. At the heart of the evening […]

The Orquestra Sinfónica do Porto Casa da Música presents “Dinastia Prokofieff”, a concert that bridges generations of creativity and innovation. Central to the program is the world premiere of the Synthesizer Concerto by Gabriel Prokofiev, grandson of the legendary Russian […]

At the Teatro Politeama Garibaldi di Palermo, conductor Marcus Bosch leads an evocative symphonic program that brings together the Nordic atmospheres of Edvard Grieg and the monumental musical architecture of Richard Wagner. The concert opens with Peer Gynt Suite No. […]

An evening of English orchestral masterpieces features Raphaela Gromes as the central soloist, performing with the Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Finnish conductor Emilia Hoving. Program: – E. M. Smyth, Overture to The Wreckers (1904) – E.Elgar, Cello […]

The Festival Internazionale di Musica del Veneto continues its 2025 edition with a special evening at the Teatro Olimpico in Vicenza, featuring the “Generazione X Z Cello Ensemble”. Among the ensemble’s leading artists is Luca Franzetti, cellist of Only Stage, […]

The Norddeutsche Philharmonie Rostock and the Karl Forster Choir come together in the majestic setting of the Berliner Dom for a performance of Gioachino Rossini’s Stabat Mater, one of the most powerful sacred works of the 19th century. Under the […]

The Angers Nantes Opéra presents “L’Amour sorcier” and “La Vie brève”, two major works by Manuel de Falla that blend the power of Andalusian rhythm with the intensity of Spanish lyricism. Under the direction of Roberto Forés Veses, these scores […]

Teatro Carlo Felice in Genoa, Opening of the Symphonic Season with a French Flair: Debussy, Saint-Saëns, and Franck in the Spotlight Imagine a cello played with fire – with strength and passion – the bow like a magic wand that […]

A Great Mahler to Open the Symphonic Season With the performance of Gustav Mahler’s monumental Symphony No. 5 in C-sharp minor, Teatro Massimo Bellini inaugurated its 2025/26 Concert Season in grand style. Composed between 1901 and 1902, this work marks […]

The concert in Parma titled “Attimi di mistero” takes the audience on a musical journey from Scotland to England, featuring Max Bruch’s Scottish Fantasy and Edward Elgar’s Enigma Variations, enriched by a new commission by our composer and doublebass player […]

The Baku International Arts Festival will feature two remarkable appearances by Dmitry Sitkovetsky, marking a deeply personal return to his birthplace, Baku. The festival will open with a moving tribute concert dedicated to his father, the legendary violinist Julian Sitkovetsky, […]

The Philharmonisches Orchester Kiel, under the direction of Eckehard Stier, presents the 2. Philharmonisches Konzert— Hafenstadt “Buenos Aires”, a musical journey through one of the world’s most fascinating port cities. Soloists include Dongyoung Lee (violin) and Per Arne Glorvigen (bandoneon), […]

The Grammy Award-winning soprano Karen Slack has been appointed Creative Advisor for Voice and Opera at the Curtis Institute of Music, the institution from which she graduated in 2002. Praised by The Washington Post as “one of opera’s strongest voices […]

Chief Conductor Marcus Bosch and the Norddeutsche Philharmonie Rostock transform the showroom of the Audi Zentrum Rostock into a concert hall for a unique evening of classical music. This year’s edition of “Klassikabend Mozart+” welcomes the renowned clarinettist Sebastian Manz, […]

We are delighted to announce the release of Gabriel Prokofiev’s new album, “Dark Lights”, out now on Nonclassical. The album is available now on all major streaming platforms and through Nonclassical.

Composer, producer, and DJ Gabriel Prokofiev returns to Up Close and Musical after his performance at the inaugural festival, joined by Herman Ringer (violin) and Dimitar Bodurov (piano). The concert will take place at Fidelio Café, Clerkenwell (London), offering an […]

A profound and visionary musical journey awaits the audience in Catania, where Marcus Bosch will conduct Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 5 in C-sharp minor with the Orchestra of the Teatro Massimo Bellini. Titled “Mahler: glows of the Secession”, the concert […]

Lü Jia opens the new 2025-26 symphonic season of the Teatro Carlo Felice in Genoa with a programme that celebrates both the French and Belgian symphonic traditions. Under his baton, the orchestra of the Carlo Felice Foundation will perform an […]

Our acclaimed British composer, producer, and electronic music innovator Gabriel Prokofiev takes center stage at the GAIDA Festival in Vilnius for a thrilling evening at the Lithuanian National Philharmonic Hall. In this programme, his powerful and immersive works for piano […]

Our baritone Rory Musgrave was part of the critically acclaimed cast of Deidamia at this year’s Wexford Festival Opera, a production that garnered a wave of enthusiastic five-star reviews from leading international outlets. Performing the role of Fenice, Musgrave stood […]

Violinist Charlie Siem and conductor Oleg Caetani return with a new recording of Brahms’s Violin Concerto, released by Signum Classics, which has recently received an enthusiastic review from Gramophone Magazine. Their collaboration, following the earlier success of their Beethoven recording, […]

Soprano Karen Slack was a featured guest in the Back Bay Chorale’s milestone 50th anniversary concert at Boston’s Old South Church, a performance that received high praise in Boston Classical Review for its emotional depth, vocal excellence, and dynamic programming. […]

The prestigious China National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) in Beijing will host a remarkable symphonic concert featuring cellist Yibai Chen, conductor Huang Yi, and the China National Symphony Orchestra. Part of the NCPA’s celebrated symphonic season, this performance […]

The Teatro PIME in Milan will host a deeply symbolic performance of J.S. Bach’s cello suites, within the framework of the project “Orchestra del Mare”, created by the Fondazione Casa dello Spirito e delle Arti. This unique initiative combines music, […]

The Phion Orchestra presents the Dutch premiere of Gabriel Prokofiev’s Viola Concerto, a groundbreaking work composed specifically for Maxim Rysanov. In this innovative performance, Rysanov appears in his dual role as soloist and conductor. Our Gabriel Prokofiev, grandson of legendary […]

Raphaela Gromes performs Edward Elgar’s Cello Concerto in E minor, Op. 85 with the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Sergey Smbatyan, at the launch concert of the Symphonic Forest initiative in Yerevan. The event marks the beginning of a […]

A new review on Gramophone Magazine sheds light on one of Verdi’s least-known operas, Alzira, brought vividly to life in a recent recording from the Heidenheim Opera Festival. Described as Verdi’s most obscure work, Alzira is here rediscovered through a […]

Le Trouvère rediscovered? Each year between October and November, the charming coastal town of Wexford in southeastern Ireland transforms into one of the country’s most important cultural centres, thanks to the Wexford Festival Opera. The entire town comes alive with […]

Stepan Armasar has been awarded both the First Prize and the Audience Prize at the last Arturo Toscanini International Conducting Competition 2025 in Parma, Italy. At just 25 years old, and as the youngest finalist of the competition, Armasar stood […]

The Wexford Festival Opera presents a new staging of George Frideric Handel’s Deidamia, the final opera he composed for the London stage. With a libretto by Paolo Antonio Rolli, this rarely performed work blends comedy and drama, shedding light on […]

Cellist Raphaela Gromes joins the Sinfonieorchester Aachen under the baton of Tobias Ringborg for two symphonic concerts titled “Kristallisation”, held at Eurogress Aachen. The programme explores a spectrum of spiritual and emotional soundscapes, from Carl Nielsen’s triumphant Prelude to Act […]

Our acclaimed violinist Tamsin Waley-Cohen embarks on a dynamic China Tour featuring orchestral collaborations, solo recitals, and educational activities across several cities. The tour begins with a performance alongside the Shenzhen Orchestra, followed by a solo recital on October 18th. […]

Cellist Yibai Chen takes the stage at the Chamber Hall of the Jaguar Shanghai Symphony Hall for a powerful solo recital titled “Absolute Solo”. This special format explores some of the most virtuosic and emotionally compelling works in the cello […]

Conductor Marcus Bosch takes the podium for a rare and exciting production of Giuseppe Verdi’s Le trouvère – the French version of Il trovatore – at the O’Reilly Theatre, National Opera House, as part of the 74th Wexford Festival Opera. […]

Lü Jia – “Commemorating the 90th Anniversary of Luciano Pavarotti’s Birth | One Voice for Love, Eternal in Music” “Vincerò! Vincerò!” — On the evening of October 12, when the footage of Luciano Pavarotti’s legendary 1990 Rome performance of Nessun […]

Gyehee Kim will perform as a soloist in the concert titled “Frespañol”, held at the Bucheon Art Center in South Korea. The event, led by conductor Chiyong Chung and featuring the Bucheon Philharmonic Orchestra, is an evocative journey through Spanish […]

“Grieg Alert: The Norwegians Are Back in Tours!” The first time Norwegians landed in Tours was in 853. They didn’t leave the best memories behind. Luckily, a lot of water has flowed under the bridges of the Loire since then. […]

Conductor Maria Badstue takes the stage with the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra for a bold and family-friendly production: “The Three Musketeers” (De Drie Musketiers), in collaboration with Belgian theatre collective Lazarus. Aimed at children aged 6 and up, this lively adaptation […]

Vicente Martínez Alpuente is the Artistic Director of the Orchestra of the Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo (Mexico) and a leading expert in Latin American symphonic repertoire. Renowned for his commitment to reviving Hispanic music from the 19th and […]

Our artist, composer, and producer Gabriel Prokofiev joins the album launch of cellist Zara Hudson-Kozdojat with an exclusive DJ set that frames the evening. A key figure in London’s contemporary music scene, Prokofiev brings his signature fusion of classical and […]

On the stage of the Shanghai Opera House, a star-studded cast gathers to honour one of the most iconic figures in music history: Luciano Pavarotti. On the occasion of the 90th anniversary of his birth, Only Stage presents the concert […]

Cellist Raphaela Gromes and pianist Julian Riem will perform at the Royal Albert Hall for the launch of “Fortissima”, a powerful new album celebrating the brilliance and legacy of women composers across centuries. Organised by the foundation Donne – Women […]

The Opéra de Tours devotes an entire weekend to the radiant music of Edvard Grieg, in a programme titled Grieg, le grand soleil du Nord, conducted by Maria Badstue and featuring pianist François Dumont. The concert opens with the iconic […]

The newly renovated Teatro Laura Betti in Casalecchio di Reno (Bologna) will open its doors with a gala event celebrating the 90th anniversary of Luciano Pavarotti’s birth. The evening will pay homage to the legendary tenor’s legacy with a programme […]

Only Stage is proud to announce that our composer and producer Gabriel Prokofiev has signed an exclusive publishing deal with Chester Music, part of the Wise Music Group. Recognised as a distinctive and powerful voice in today’s contemporary classical scene, […]

We are thrilled to announce that our mezzosoprano Zuzanna Klemańska has been selected as a resident singer at the Kraków Opera for the upcoming 2025/2026 season. Throughout the season, she will appear in a variety of roles across major productions, […]

Grammy-winning soprano Karen Slack presents African Queens, a powerful recital at the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts in Beaverton, Oregon, celebrating the lives and voices of extraordinary women from the African continent. Through seven new arias—commissioned from composers including […]

At the opening of the new symphonic season in Nice, pianist Maya Oganyan performed Dmitri Shostakovich’s Piano Concerto No. 2 under the baton of Oleg Caetani, in a commemorative program marking the 50th anniversary of the composer’s death. Framed by […]

Raphaela Gromes takes part in the 2nd Taiwan International Cello Festival, dedicated to Women in Cello Music. From October 1st to 6th, she will perform in the concert series Cello in the Multiverse – Opus 2 and lead masterclasses in […]

Cellist Yibai Chen delivered a striking performance at the opening of the 57th season of the Pardubice Chamber Philharmonic under the baton of Vahan Mardirossian, the orchestra’s new chief conductor. Described by Klasika Plus as “a master with impeccable technique […]

The orchestra Fondazione Pavatti will be performing at Arena di Verona in the event “Pavarotti 90 – The Man Who Moved the World”, an extraordinary event celebrating the 90th anniversary of Luciano Pavarotti’s birth and 20 years since his passing. […]

The year 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the victories of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. To commemorate this historic milestone, the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) presents the […]

The Hong Kong Sinfonietta presents an exceptional concert under the baton of Christoph Poppen, with cellist Raphaela Gromes as soloist in one of the greatest masterpieces of the cello repertoire: Antonín Dvořák’s Cello Concerto in B minor, Op. 104. Part […]

Right after his recital in Vigo, Spain, cellist Yibai Chen travels to Georgia to perform at the prestigious Telavi International Music Festival. Together with the Giya Kancheli Tbilisi Youth Orchestra, conducted by Kakhi Solomnishvili, Yibai Chen will take the stage […]

Conductor Marcus Bosch will lead the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra at the Katara Cultural Village Opera House in Doha. The concert will celebrate cultural dialogue, bringing together European classics and Latin American colors in a vibrant program that highlights the orchestra’s […]

The Ensemble Vigo 430 presents “Monólogos e diálogos”, a concert that places the cello at the center of a journey from intimate solitude to collective symphonic dialogue. The program features cellist Yibai Chen, together with Mira Foron (violin), Carla Guillén […]

At the Enescu Festival in Bucharest, soprano Julia Lezhneva and lutenist Luca Pianca present an exquisite recital entitled The Golden Age, celebrating the beauty and refinement of early Italian vocal music. With her luminous voice and expressive artistry, Julia Lezhneva […]

The NCPA Orchestra, under the baton of maestro Lü Jia, presents the program “Echoes of 15 Years” at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing, exploring a dialogue between Western symphonic tradition and contemporary Chinese composition. The concerts […]

The Alinde Quintet, one of the most exciting young ensembles on the international scene, will perform in St. Gallen as part of the Meisterzyklus concert series. For this concert, the quintet presents a program that combines classical brilliance with the […]

“Pavel Haas: Quintet for Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Horn and Bassoon op. 10” Pavel Haas, like many Czech-Jewish composers, was murdered by the National Socialists in concentration camps. Since the 1990s, his music has also undergone a long-overdue revival. A student […]

The Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra Pardubice inaugurates its new season with the ceremonial first concerts under the direction of its new chief conductor, Vahan Mardirossian. The program will feature as soloist our outstanding cellist Yibai Chen, laureate of the Queen Elisabeth […]

The Norddeutsche Philharmonie Rostock, under the direction of Marcus Bosch, opens the new concert season with a monumental work of the symphonic repertoire: Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 7. Composed during the summer months at his retreat in Maiernigg on the […]

XV Opera Studio in Padova – Circolo della lirica di Padova and Fondazione Ferrari e Salimbeni of Venezia will host the XIV edition of the International Masterclass of Operatic, Scenic and Expressive Singing, dedicated this year to Puccini’s “Gianni Schicchi” […]

Cellist Yibai Chen was recently featured in an in-depth interview with Opera Plus, where he shared his artistic journey, his relationship with the cello, and the values that guide his music. For Chen, “music has always been a profound language, […]

We are delighted to finally announce the concert entitled “The voice. The man. The legend – A concert celebrating the 90th anniversary of Luciano Pavarotti”, taking place on October 12 at the Shanghai Opera House, with our Lü Jia conducting […]

On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Dmitri Shostakovich’s death, conductor Oleg Caetani and pianist Maya Oganyan join the Nice Philharmonic Orchestra to present a program that highlights three distinct facets of the composer’s unique voice. This concert, supported […]

The Norddeutsche Philharmonie Rostock, under the direction of chief conductor Marcus Bosch, once again joins the participants of the Sommercampus at hmt Rostock for a series of concerts presented in collaboration with the Festspiele Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The “Konzerte im Sommercampus 2025” […]

Interpreting Lü Jia’s Complete Bruckner Recordings: A Cross-Cultural Explanation Dear Music Lovers, Today, I’d like to share with you a musical treasure that cannot be missed: a complete recording of Bruckner’s symphonies conducted by Lü Jia, released by the National […]

As part of the Patmos Music Festival, the concert at the Geniko Gymnasium and Lyceum of Skala presents one of the most profound masterpieces of the 20th century: Olivier Messiaen’s Quatuor pour la fin du Temps. On this special occasion, […]

SASO’s musical storytelling resonates in Bengaluru On Saturday evening, the city enjoyed a moving musical event as the South Asian Symphony Orchestra (SASO) presented ‘Peace Notes: An Evening at the Opera’ at Christ College Auditorium. The show combined music, drama, […]

Lü Jia, Music Director of the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) Orchestra in Beijing and one of the most respected conductors of his generation, has been appointed as a jury member of the prestigious Toscanini Conducting Competition. Held […]

A unique evening of music and literature awaits at the Volkstheater Rostock, with the special event “Heidenreich Exklusiv: An dich hab ich gedacht”. Renowned author and presenter Elke Heidenreich joins the Norddeutsche Philharmonie Rostock, under the baton of our Marcus […]

Uruguayan soprano Sofía Mara studied in Montevideo, Madrid and Karlsruhe, graduating under the guidance of Julia Varady and Mitsuko Shirai. She has performed in major opera houses and festivals across Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East, with roles spanning […]

The Patmos Chamber Music Festival opens its 2025 edition on August 26 with a rich and vibrant concert in the enchanting setting of Platia Diasozousa, Chora. Featuring a remarkable cast of soloists – Ammara, Coin, Genisson, Guttman, Kelemen, Mariani, Prosseda […]

The GBRL PRKFV Ensemble, founded by Gabriel Prokofiev, takes the stage at Shambala Festival 2025 with a performance that blurs the boundaries between classical tradition and electronic experimentation. Having already performed in Brussels, Trieste, and at the EFG London Jazz […]

We are thrilled to share that our violinist Charlie Siem and our conductor Oleg Caetani have been featured in The Sunday Times’ prestigious roundup: “The best classical albums of 2025 so far.” Their album “Brahms & Enescu”, released by Signum […]

Cellist Anastasia Kobekina joins the Norddeutsche Philharmonie Rostock under the baton of Marcus Bosch for a powerful performance at the Festspiele Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, set on the scenic island of Poel. Celebrated for her exceptional musicality and versatility, Anastasia Kobekina will perform […]

The acclaimed Alinde Quintet will perform at the Chiostro di Voltorre in Gavirate (VA), as part of the Lake Maggiore Festival. Founded in 2019, the ensemble brings together five accomplished Czech musicians—Anna Talácková (flute), Barbora Trnčíková (oboe), David Šimeček (clarinet), […]

Ilaria Ribezzi is an Italian mezzosoprano with a solid background from the Teatro alla Scala Choir Academy, the Osimo Art Academy, and the Chigiana Academy in Siena. Winner of prestigious competitions, she has built a versatile career ranging from early […]

The prestigious Nelli Shkolnikova Academy presents a Professors’ Concert at the historic Château de la Flocellière in Sèvremont, France. This chamber music evening will feature a distinguished faculty of international artists in a programme that commemorates the 50th anniversary of […]

Composer, producer and DJ Gabriel Prokofiev will appear as a special guest at the Radar Festival in Varna, Bulgaria. Known for pushing the boundaries of classical music, Prokofiev will present a selection of his works for piano and electronics and […]

Only Stage Ltd. is pleased to announce a new international collaboration with Artist Management Worldwide (AMW). As part of this collaboration, Monika Wiktorowicz from AMW will represent our conductor Oleg Caetani in Poland, expanding the reach and visibility of one […]

The newborn Orchestra Fondazione Luciano Pavarotti conducted by Luciano Acocella will perform a major symphonic concert in the evocative setting of the Chiesa di Sant’Agostino in San Gimignano, as part of the Chigiana International Festival & Summer Academy and in […]

Violinist and conductor Dmitry Sitkovetsky will appear at the 73rd Ljubljana Festival with the Ensemble Dissonance, a Ljubljana-based collective of internationally recognised musicians. The concert will take place at the historic Slovenian Philharmonic Hall. Sitkovetsky, acclaimed for his multifaceted career […]

Luca Franzetti will lead the Orchestra La Superba – Filarmonica di Chiavari in two concerts set in the evocative Ligurian locations of Santuario di Velva and Santuario di Montallegro (during Montallegro Festival). Franzetti will take on the dual role of […]

Our rising cellist Yibai Chen will take the stage with the Qingdao Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of conductor Lu Zhang, to perform Dmitri Shostakovich’s Cello Concerto No. 2. Written in 1966, this powerful and introspective concerto stands as one […]

Only Stage is proud to announce the release of Brahms & Enescu, the new album by violinist Charlie Siem, recorded with the Philharmonia Orchestra under the baton of Oleg Caetani, and released by Signum Classics. This album marks a significant […]

The South Asian Symphony Orchestra returns to the stage with “Peace Notes – An Evening at the Opera”, a concert dedicated to the beauty of human connection and the transformative power of music. Taking place in Bangalore, this evocative programme […]

A vibrant celebration of Italian musical heritage will take place at the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) in Beijing on August 2nd and 3rd, 2025. Under the baton of Lü Jia, our internationally acclaimed conductor and Artistic Director […]

An unprecedented double bill of one-act operas—Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi and Strauss’s Elektra—brilliantly unites comedy and tragedy in a devastating portrayal of dysfunctional families at the Heidenheim Opera Festival. One horrific family celebrates the birthday of their deceased patriarch and reveals […]

“These stories are provocative, profound, and powerful, and the voice that delivered them was equally so… Slack’s stage presence was as powerful as her voice, as she rendered in verse both spoken and sung, and in many languages and dialects, […]

We would like to inform you that Only Stage’s offices will be closed for the summer holidays from August 1st to August 24th. All enquiries will be addressed as soon as possible upon our return. We thank you for your […]

As part of this year’s Fishguard Music Festival, the National Youth Orchestra of Wales, under the baton of Kwamé Ryan, will present a rich and emotionally charged programme that includes “America the Beautiful”, a work by our artist Wang Jie. […]

From July 28 to August 10, 2025, participants will take part in an intensive and immersive masterclass designed not as a traditional course, but as a profound artistic journey. This program is aimed at those who truly wish to deepen […]

From July 26 to August 2, 2025, the Orchestra Fondazione Luciano Pavarotti will take part in a prestigious artistic residency at the Chigiana International Festival in Siena, Italy. Known for its excellence in music education and international collaboration, the Chigiana […]

Cappella Aquileia returns to the stage for a powerful symphonic concert in Schwäbisch Gmünd on Saturday, July 26, conducted by Marcus Bosch. The program explores contrasting forces of human destiny and musical brilliance, featuring celebrated Latvian violinist Kristīne Balanas as […]

The Würzburg Philharmonic Orchestra, under the baton of Eckehard Stier, will inaugurate the Hafensommer Festival 2025 with the “Sparda-Bank Classic Night”. This open-air concert, set against the scenic backdrop of the Old Port (Alter Hafen), blends the majestic view of […]

As part of the Chigiana OperaLab, the Chigiana Festival presents “La voix humaine”, Francis Poulenc’s intimate one-act tragédie lyrique based on the libretto by Jean Cocteau. The production will take place at Teatro dei Rozzi in Siena on July 24 […]

The Hangzhou Grand Theatre will host the closing concert of the 2024–2025 season by the Hangzhou Philharmonic Orchestra: “Crazy Night – Complete Works of Shostakovich’s Concertos”. This extraordinary event is part of a tribute series marking the 50th anniversary of […]

Giuseppe Verdi’s Attila, a powerful dramma lirico in a prologue and three acts, returns to the stage at Opernfestspiele Heidenheim, under the musical direction of Marcus Bosch and the Cappella Aquileia. Based on the tragedy by Zacharias Werner, Attila follows […]

The magnificent setting of the Tempio di San Biagio in Montepulciano will host a refined evening dedicated to the piano concertos of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, as part of the prestigious Mozart Series: Amadeus e le Virtuose. The concert features the […]

The prestigious China NCPA Orchestra and Chorus, under the direction of our conductor Lü Jia, will bring Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro to life on the stage of the NCPA in Beijing. Le Nozze di Figaro, composed in […]

The celebrated violinist Dmitry Sitkovetsky performs in the prestigious Jiangsu Grand Theatre in Nanjing, China. With his long-established international reputation as a soloist, conductor, and chamber musician, Sitkovetsky brings his experience and intellectual insight to Chinese audiences for a highly […]

From July 14th to 26th, celebrated violinist Dmitry Sitkovetsky embarks on an educational tour across Asia, offering a series of violin masterclasses in China and Japan. These sessions promise to be an enriching opportunity for young talents and seasoned students […]

The Xi’an Symphony Orchestra presents an evocative evening at the Xi’an Concert Hall, inaugurating a special concert series commemorating the 50th anniversary of Dmitri Shostakovich’s passing. Under the baton of conductor Zhang Guoyong, the evening highlights Shostakovich’s compelling and emotionally […]

The Pauluskirche in Heidenheim will host a deeply moving choral concert entitled “Mutterliebe” on July 10th, 2025. The evening features two powerful settings of the Stabat Mater, a medieval Latin hymn evoking the sorrow of the Virgin Mary at the […]

Described by Rondo Magazine as “probably the most successful German cellist of the present day”, Raphaela Gromes has been an exclusive Sony Classical artist since 2016, renowned for her elegance, technical perfection, and expressive depth. She gained early recognition through […]

The evocative spaces of the Sarajevo Library will host a deeply moving concert in memory of the 30th anniversary of the Srebrenica Massacre, one of the most tragic events in recent European history. The commemorative evening will feature a performance […]

The National Forum of Music in Wrocław will host a spectacular concert bridging the worlds of symphonic music and iconic video game scores: “Final Symphony II”, featuring music from the beloved Final Fantasy® series. This extraordinary symphonic experience includes masterfully […]

The stunning open-air Théâtre Jean-Deschamps, nestled in the heart of the medieval city of Carcassonne, will be the stage for one of opera’s most beloved masterpieces: Giuseppe Verdi’s La Traviata. Inspired by Alexandre Dumas fils’ La Dame aux camélias, this […]

Susanna Stefani Caetani, our founder and head of management at Only Stage, has been invited to serve on the jury of the Second Shangyin Opera House & Gulangyu Opera Competition, taking place from July 5 to 11, 2025 in Shanghai […]

From July 4th to 25th, the Opernfestspiele Heidenheim presents an exceptional operatic pairing: Giacomo Puccini’sbrilliant one-act comedy “Gianni Schicchi” and Richard Strauss’s psychological masterpiece “Elektra”. Under the baton of Marcus Bosch, the two productions are staged in alternation across six […]

We are proud to share that our artist Lü Jia has been featured in Gramophone Magazine’s latest overview of the greatest recordings of Bruckner’s Symphony No. 6, written by critic Christian Hoskins. Among a wide-ranging and historically rich discography, Lü […]

The music label Harmonia Mundi presents a remarkable new release:”Visiting Rachmaninoff: Chopin Variations & Romances”, an album that brings together the luminous voice of Julia Lezhneva and the refined touch of Alexander Melnikov, recorded on Rachmaninoff’s own piano at Villa […]

From July 1st to 6th, 2025, the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) in Beijing brings back one of its most significant original productions: “The Long March”. Conducted by Lü Jia, this large-scale Chinese epic opera will feature the […]

Following the enthusiastic reception of the first single from the upcoming album “Brahms & Enescu”, July sees the release of two new tracks that further unveil the richness of this refined recording project by Charlie Siem (violin), Oleg Caetani (conductor), […]

A unique chamber music evening will take place at Blackmore’s Berlins Musikzimmer, one of the city’s most intimate and refined venues for classical music. The event features three internationally acclaimed artists: Dmitry Sitkovetsky on violin, David Geringas on cello, and […]

We are proud to announce that the recording of “Giovanna d’Arco” by Giuseppe Verdi, conducted by our great Marcus Bosch, has been awarded the prestigious Opus Klassik 2025 in the category “Audiovisual Music Production of the Year”. The award was […]

The SOI Chamber Orchestra will take the stage at the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) in Mumbai, joined by musicians from The Royal Academy of Music, Aarhus/Aalborg (RAMA) and The Royal Danish Academy of Music (RDAM), for an […]

Gabriel Prokofiev’s groundbreaking Techno Suite will be performed at the Royal College of Music in London, blending classical performance with the pulse of electronic music in a dynamic and genre-defying concert. Originally conceived as a reinterpretation of dancefloor energy for […]

Tenor Carlos Natale will lead an intensive vocal masterclass in Padua, Italy, hosted by the Circolo della Lirica. Renowned for his elegant timbre and refined musicality, Natale is widely recognized as one of today’s leading bel canto interpreters. This masterclass […]

Today marks the release of the first single from the highly anticipated album “Brahms & Enescu”, featuring violinist Charlie Siem with conductor Oleg Caetani and the Philharmonia Orchestra. Released by Signum Classics, this recording presents a refined and passionate interpretation […]

Cellist Yibai Chen will perform Sergei Prokofiev’s Symphony-Concerto in E minor, Op. 125 with the Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of conductor Zhang Yi. The concert will take place at the Shanghai Symphony Hall as part of the orchestra’s […]

Conductor Flavio Emilio Scogna will take the podium at the Rome Chamber Music Festival to lead a performance of Gustav Mahler’s monumental Symphony No. 1 in D major, also known as Titan. This special symphonic event will be held at […]

Conductor Eckehard Stier will lead the Kiel Philharmonic Orchestra in an imaginative and dynamic programme dedicated to the music of video games. The concert, part of the “Con Spirito” series, will take place at the Theater Kiel and features soloists […]

Monumental Finale of the 56th Concert Season in Košice with Works by Berlioz, Brahms and Rachmaninov ​​The State Philharmonic Košice closed this year’s concert season on May 14, 2025, with a spectacular program featuring compositions by Hector Berlioz, Johannes Brahms, […]

Carlos Natale is an internationally acclaimed tenor, recognized as one of the finest interpreters of the “bel canto” repertoire. Celebrated for his elegant timbre and refined musicality, he has performed leading roles in operas by Mozart, Rossini, Donizetti, and Bellini […]

The Respighi Festival in Bologna opens with a highly anticipated inaugural concert featuring the Orchestra Fondazione Luciano Pavarotti under the direction of conductor Matteo Parmeggiani. Taking place in the evocative setting of Piazza Maggiore on June 8th, the event celebrates […]

Founded in 2025 at the initiative of the Pavarotti Foundation, the Orchestra Luciano Pavarotti is a dynamic and ever-evolving ensemble made up of young professional musicians and principal players from the national and international music scene.

Pianist Maya Oganyan will perform at the Chiesa di San Vincenzo in Vicenza as part of the prestigious festival Settimane Musicali al Teatro Olimpico. Now in its 33rd edition, the festival is one of Italy’s most significant classical music events, […]

Chinese cellist Yibai Chen joins the Guiyang Symphony Orchestra under the baton of conductor Daye Lin for a performance of Sergei Prokofiev’s Symphony-Concerto in E minor, Op. 125 at the Guiyang Grand Theatre. The Symphony-Concerto, originally composed for Mstislav Rostropovich, […]

From June 3rd to 5th, British composer, producer and live performer Gabriel Prokofiev joins the London edition of the SXSW Festival with his GBRL PRKFV Ensemble. A true innovator in the field of contemporary classical music and electronic experimentation, Prokofiev […]

A new recording dedicated to the orchestral works of British composer Gerald Finzi has been released by Brilliant Classics, featuring the Clarinet Concerto, Dies Natalis, and Prelude. This refined and poetic album is conducted by Flavio Emilio Scogna and performed […]

To mark Italy’s Republic Day, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute of Zagreb, presents “Battiato nascosto” a symphonic homage to the visionary Italian composer and singer-songwriter Franco Battiato. The project […]

French pianist Vincent Larderet continues to receive critical acclaim for his outstanding interpretation of Maurice Ravel’s music. His album “Complete Works for Solo Piano Vol. 1”, released by AVIE Records, has been included in AllMusic’s “Favorite Classical Instrumental Albums of […]

Trame Sonore – Mantova Chamber Music Festival is one of Italy’s most unique and vibrant classical music events. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Palazzo Ducale, Teatro Bibiena, and other historical venues across Mantua, the festival offers an immersive […]

On the occasion of Italy’s Republic Day, conductor Eckehard Stier and choir master Luigi Petrozziello will lead the Orchestra and Choir of Teatro Massimo Bellini in Catania in a grand symphonic-choral concert. The evening will feature an engaging and symbolic […]

Ravel Rediscovered – Interview with Vincent Larderet Translation from Dutch – Original text by Eric Schoones A Humble Servant of the Composer About ten years ago, pianist Vincent Larderet stumbled upon Ravel’s own piano version of Daphnis et Chloé, which […]

The MaMu – Magazzino Musica, in Milan, will host an exceptional performance of Brahms’ Double Concerto for Violin and Cello in A minor, Op. 102, featuring the musical duo and married couple Luca Franzetti (cello) and Gunilla Kerrich (violin), together […]

Praised for her expressive voice and impact on classical music, soprano Karen Slack won the 2025 GRAMMY® Award for Best Classical Solo Vocal Album with Beyond the Years. In 2024–2025, she launched African Queens, a major nationwide recital tour premiering […]

Conductor Lü Jia and world-renowned pianist Lang Lang will meet on stage at the BPAC Concert Hall for an extraordinary programme celebrating French music from the late 19th and 20th centuries. Program: – C. Debussy, Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune […]

Yibai Chen will perform Dmitry Shostakovich’s Cello Concerto No. 1 in E-flat Major, Op. 107 with the Wuhan Philharmonic, under the baton of Renchang Fu. One of the 20th century’s most iconic works for cello, the concerto is a powerful […]

At the Sala dei Giganti of Palazzo Liviano in Padua, pianist Maya Oganyan will perform in a concert dedicated to Concerti per pianoforte, alongside the pianist Giacomo Menegardi and the concertmaster Antonio Aiello. Program: – A. Salieri, Concerto in C […]

A profound conversation on leadership, preparation, and shaping the future of the podium. In this exclusive written interview, Maestro Lü Jia shares with Only Conductors his personal philosophy of conducting, reflections on working between East and West, and insights drawn […]

Mahler triumphs at the Teatro Filarmonico in Verona The 7th symphony premieres in Verona under the inspiring baton of Marcus Bosch The great music of Gustav Mahler returned to the Teatro Filarmonico thanks to the programming of Fondazione Arena, which […]

Marcus Bosch is one of Germany’s most prominent and innovative conductors, internationally sought after for his stylistic breadth and visionary approach. Since 2020 he has served as chief conductor of the Norddeutsche Philharmonie Rostock and has been Artistic Director of […]

Elegance and expressive depth come together at Teatro Regio with the return of Maestro Lü Jia to the podium. The programme presents two Austrian masters of the symphony, revealing a fascinating interplay of light and shadow: Mozart’s Symphony No. 38 […]

The Dom Umenia in Košice will host an evening of powerful Romantic repertoire with the Slovak State Philharmonic Košice, under the baton of conductor Olivier Ochanine. At the piano, internationally acclaimed soloist Alexei Volodin will interpret Brahms’ compelling Piano Concerto […]

Cellist Yibai Chen will take centre stage at the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) in Beijing, performing the two monumental cello concertos by Dmitry Shostakovich. Under the baton of Lawrence Foster and accompanied by the China NCPA Orchestra, […]

The acclaimed German conductor Marcus Bosch returns to the podium of Fondazione Arena di Verona, leading the Orchestra in Gustav Mahler’s Seventh Symphony, a milestone of the composer’s mature symphonic output. Nicknamed Nachtlied (Canto della notte) for its nocturnal atmosphere […]

Today and tomorrow, Maestro Flavio Emilio Scogna will be holding a seminar as part of the Master in Music Business program at the Luiss Business School in Rome.

La Wally by Catalani returns to Cagliari after 115 years to applause A minute of silence was observed in remembrance of Pope Francis, accompanied by a message honoring his legacy, at the opening of Catalani’s opera La Wally, which premiered […]

Following his performance with the Suzhou Symphony Orchestra, Italian conductor Oleg Caetani will continue his stay in China by leading a conducting masterclass at the prestigious Shanghai Conservatory of Music. Renowned for his deep musical insight and refined technique, Maestro […]

Pianist Maya Oganyan will perform in the enchanting setting of Palazzo Chigi in Viterbo, as part of the “I Bemolli sono Blu” Festival 2025 organised by the Associazione Musicale Muzio Clementi. The recital, titled “Echi di passione: il pianoforte nel […]

The distinguished Italian conductor Oleg Caetani will lead the Suzhou Symphony Orchestra at the SCAC Grand Theatre in a compelling programme dedicated to Schubert and Shostakovich. The evening opens with Schubert’s Symphony No. 5 in B-flat Major, D. 485, often […]

The Thessaloniki Concert Hall – Friends of Music Hall (M1) will host a special evening dedicated to Dmitry Shostakovich. Conducted by Marcus Bosch, with violinist Andreas Papanikolaou as soloist, the Thessaloniki State Symphony Orchestra will perform two major works by […]

Our first OnlyMaestros conducting masterclass is finally here! Only Stage proudly launches OnlyMaestros, a new brand dedicated to developing conducting talent through intensive training programs with world-renowned maestros. The inaugural session will be led by Lü Jia, Music Director of […]

The Aula of Wilhelmsgymnasium in Munich will host a special evening combining literature and music. Celebrated actor Udo Wachtveitl will deliver a reading of Casanovas Heimfahrt by Arthur Schnitzler. The literary moments will be accompanied by a distinguished chamber music […]

Under the baton of Lü Jia, Teatro Lirico di Cagliari stages the final performances of La Wally, Alfredo Catalani’s powerful four-act opera with libretto by Luigi Illica. Set against a dramatic Alpine backdrop, the production by Massimo Gasparon brings to […]

Massimo Longhi has been Principal Trumpet of the Arena di Verona Orchestra since 1993 and teaches at the Bergamo Conservatory. He has performed with major ensembles such as Filarmonica della Scala and worked under conductors like Muti, Maazel, and Chung. […]

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Johannespassion visiting the Stadtkirche Church music – The Heidenheim Opera Festival under chief conductor Marcus Bosch presents the dramatic St. John Passion in the Stadtkirche at matinee time. Unusual: a concert at matinee time, unusual: an oratorio in the Stadtkirche […]

Under the musical direction of Lü Jia, Teatro Lirico di Cagliari presents a new production of La Wally, the powerful four-act opera by Alfredo Catalani with libretto by Luigi Illica. With its dramatic Alpine setting and emotionally charged score, the […]

Our Irish baritone Rory Musgrave returns to the operatic stage in the role of Junius in Benjamin Britten’s intense and lyrical chamber opera The Rape of Lucretia, presented by the Fondazione Teatro Petruzzelli in Bari, from April 18 to 27, […]

Our cellist Yibai Chen, one of the most promising talents of his generation, joins an exceptional lineup of international artists for the Z+ Festival at the renowned Shanghai Symphony Hall. Across three evenings of chamber music, Yibai will share the […]

A powerful musical journey awaits at the Philharmonique de Nice under the baton of our Danish conductor Maria Badstue, leading a program that spans from the lyricism of Beethoven to the rhythmic energy of Bartók. Renowned violinist Sarah Nemtanu, celebrated […]

ENG Looking for a career in music management? Only Stage, a London-based artist management company operating internationally, is offering a 6-month internship in Music Management and Project Development. The position is remote (smart working) and includes the possibility of growth […]

After September and October, the Estonian National Opera will again host Georges Bizet’s timeless opera Carmen. This powerful production, featuring the charismatic baritone Gagik Vardanyan as Escamillo, brings to life one of the most passionate and dramatic stories in the […]

Polish mezzo-soprano Zuzanna Klemańska began her musical path as a violinist before turning to vocal studies, graduating with honors from the Academy of Music in Łódź and continuing her training in Italy at the Accademia d’Arte Lirica di Osimo. Over […]

We are pleased to announce that our Associate Artist Manager, Chrisni Mendis, will be part of the jury for the CS Music Panel Auditions in London, taking place on Friday, April 11, 2025. Organised by CS Music, these auditions are […]

A classically trained soprano with an extensive performance career across Europe and Asia, Chrisni Mendis brings her artistic expertise and international perspective to Only Stage Ltd. in 2024. Holding a master’s degree from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and advanced […]

As part of the 53rd Hong Kong Arts Festival, the China NCPA Orchestra, under the direction of Lü Jia, takes the stage at the Concert Hall, Hong Kong Cultural Centre for an evening of orchestral brilliance and virtuosity. The concert […]

The Konvergencie Festival 2025 presents an evening of innovation and tradition, bringing together two generations of Prokofiev’s musical legacy with the visionary artistry of Olli Mustonen. Taking place at Moyzesova sieň on March 26, this concert will feature Sergei Prokofiev’s […]

Our cellist Luca Franzetti will perform at the Aquamour Festival in Venice on March 25, presenting “AquaMater & Opera for Peace”, a unique concert that blends classical and contemporary influences. Taking place at the Conservatorio Benedetto Marcello, this event will […]

The first masterclass organized by OnlyMaestros will be led by the renowned Chinese conductor Lü Jia, an internationally acclaimed artist with an impressive career spanning across Europe and Asia. The course will take place at the Auditorium Città di Seregno, […]

Following its successful run at Nantes Opéra in January and at Opéra de Rennes in February, the critically acclaimed production of Giuseppe Verdi’s La Traviata returns to the stage in Angers from March 16th to 18th. In this revival, Gagik […]

OnlyMaestros organizes courses and various projects linked to music education. In 2025, OnlyMaestros schedules 4 masterclasses featuring great conductors from all over the world as professors. The courses are designed for conductors who wish to refine their technical skills and […]

The BPAC Concert Hall hosts an exceptional musical event featuring Lü Jia, Haochen Zhang, Song Yuanming, and the NCPA Orchestra, in a program that explores the depth and intensity of the Romantic and late-Romantic repertoire. Through a selection of Liszt, […]

The Filharmonia Łódzka presents an evening of French elegance and musical storytelling, featuring pianist Vincent Larderet, conductor Jakub Chrenowicz, and the Filharmonia Łódzka. With a program dedicated to Maurice Ravel and his contemporaries, this concert offers a journey through the […]

The Nikolaisaal Potsdam will host “Games in Concert”, an evening dedicated to video game music, featuring works by some of the most distinguished contemporary composers. Under the direction of Eckehard Stier, the program will include compositions by Nobuo Uematsu, Yoko […]

The Alinde Quintet is one of the most dynamic and innovative wind ensembles in classical music today. Known for their exceptional virtuosity, expressive depth, and refined artistry, they have captivated audiences worldwide, redefining the wind quintet repertoire. Their rise to […]

The album “Contemporary Landscapes” has been featured on MusicWeb International, where the review praises its narrative depth and stylistic diversity, showcasing works by four contemporary American composers. Among them, Wang Jie, a distinguished composer represented by Only Stage, contributes the […]

Gabriel Prokofiev, composer, producer, and DJ, will take the stage at the Musikverein for a unique musical journey, blending electronic and acoustic elements in a program that pushes the boundaries of contemporary classical music. Joined by students of the MUK, […]

The National Centre for the Performing Arts Orchestra (NCPAO) presents a captivating program that bridges the elegance of Mozart with the contemporary lyricism of Philip Glass. Under the baton of conductor Lü Jia, and featuring pianist Ju Xiaofu, this concert […]

The “Opernfestspiele Heidenheim” (Heidenheim Opera Festival) has been honored with the prestigious Oper! Award 2025 in the category of Best Festival, celebrating its outstanding programming and artistic excellence. The award ceremony took place on February 21st at the La Monnaie/De […]

On Gramophone March 2025, Christian Hoskins reviews a remarkable addition to the Bruckner symphonic discography: a complete cycle recorded by the China NCPA Orchestra under the baton of its Principal Conductor, Jia Lü. This ambitious project places the Beijing-based ensemble […]

Our artist Gagik Vardanyan will embody the role of Baron Douphol in G. Verdi’s timeless opera La Traviata. Following its initial run at Angers Nantes Opéra in January, this compelling production will be restaged at the Opéra de Rennes from […]

Born in Reggio Emilia, Beniamino Re began studying cello at the age of 8 and studied with Maestro Luca Franzetti. After graduating from high school of the fine arts, he decided to further his studies at the Iusve in Venice, […]

We are proud to share that Marcus Bosch, one of the most distinguished conductors of his generation, is featured on the cover of the latest issue of Das Opernglas (February 2025 edition). This prestigious German opera magazine highlights Bosch’s remarkable […]

We are delighted to announce that our conductor Lü Jia has been appointed as a jury member for the prestigious Toscanini Conducting Competition. Organized by the Arturo Toscanini Foundation, this international competition is dedicated to discovering and supporting the most […]

A cornerstone of comic opera, Rossini’s The Barber of Seville takes center stage at the Sydney Opera House in a visually captivating and musically vibrant production. Count Almaviva, portrayed by our Shanul Sharma, is determined to win the heart of […]

The Orchestra of the Teatro Massimo Bellini in Catania presents a symphonic concert under the baton of Marcus Bosch, featuring Richard Strauss’s evocative masterpieces. The program includes Strauss’s Don Quixote, Op. 35, a set of fantastic variations on a knightly […]

Our cellist Yibai Chen, winner of the second prize at the prestigious Queen Elisabeth Cello Competition 2022, and pianist Boyang Shi, one of the most outstanding young talents in the international classical music scene, will perform a duo recital in […]

Oleg Caetani’s Sensitivity for Tchaikovsky’s “Pathétique” The Swiss Conductor Leads the Filarmonica Toscanini and Boris Belkin in Brahms and Tchaikovsky Parma, Auditorium Paganini Oleg Caetani, Boris Belkin – Filarmonica Arturo Toscanini January 31, 2025 For the resumption of its concert […]

For the first time, conductor Wolfram Christ will take the stage with the Orquestra de Câmara de Cascais e Oeiras (OCCO), bringing his extensive experience and artistry to this collaboration. The soloist will be harpist Beatriz Cortesão, winner of the […]

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra will mark the Chinese New Year with a unique celebration of Eastern and Western musical traditions. Renowned conductor Lü Jia will lead the Orchestra in a program that bridges cultural connections, featuring internationally acclaimed soloists Haochen […]

La Traviata at the Opéra de Nantes: Resilient Beauty Angers Nantes Opéra starts 2025 with energy despite difficult circumstances, presenting Verdi’s La Traviata, directed by Silvia Paoli. This ambitious co-production with Rennes, Tours, Montpellier, and Nice will reach audiences across […]

After its premiere in Parma on January 31st, the concert will be repeated in Massa Carrara on February 2nd at the Teatro Guglielmi. Program: – J. Brahms, Violin Concerto – P. I. Tchaikovsky, Symphony No. 6 “Pathétique”

The 2025 edition of BMW Opera for All, an internationally celebrated concert series, marks its third Australian appearance, exclusively in Melbourne. Set in the iconic Fed Square, this open-air performance offers an exceptional showcase of operatic artistry under the summer […]

“Wind Force Ten” – New Year’s Concert of the Heidenheim Opera Festival: A Musical Steamship at Full Speed The New Year’s concert of the Heidenheim Opera Festival, titled “A Night on Broadway,” transformed into an impressive cruise through deep musical […]

Our pianist Maya Oganyan will perform a solo recital at the prestigious Quirinale in Rome, presenting a program that spans some of the most evocative and challenging works of the piano repertoire. Known for her expressive interpretation and technical brilliance, […]

For the first time, renowned conductor Oleg Caetani will lead the Filarmonica Arturo Toscanini, better known as La Toscanini, in a program featuring two masterpieces of classical repertoire. The evening begins with J. Brahms’ Violin Concerto, performed by our acclaimed […]

Conductor Lü Jia will be leading the NCPA Orchestra and the Beijing Philharmonic Choir for Festival Waltz 2025 at NCPA Beijing.

I Virtuosi Italiani led by Oleg Caetani will present an extraordinary concert titled “Mozart and Salieri”, offering an exploration of the works of two iconic composers whose relationship continues to intrigue music historians and enthusiasts alike. The concert will also […]

Maestro Wolfram Christ will lead the Orchestra di Padova e del Veneto (OPV) in an extraordinary evening of classical music titled “Integrals and derivatives” at the Pollini Auditorium, Padua. Program: – B. Britten, Serenade for tenor, horn and strings op. […]

On The Telegraph you can read the interview of our composer Valentina Scheldhofen Ciardelli regarding the ongoing issue of traveling with musical instruments. For Valentina Scheldhofen Ciardelli, the journey to the stage often proves more daunting than the performance itself. […]

The highly anticipated 2025 season of I Virtuosi Italiani has been unveiled, promising a rich blend of classical music and innovative performances. Starting with the opening night on January 17 2025, at Teatro Ristori with our legendary conductor Oleg Caetani, […]

“The Baden town of Heidenheim has just under 50,000 inhabitants, a football team in the Bundesliga, and an opera festival that bears its name. Since conductor Marcus Bosch and his orchestra, Cappella Aquileia, have been in charge, the festival has […]

Our artist Gagik Vardanyan will embody the role of Baron Douphol in G. Verdi’s timeless opera La Traviata, staged by Angers Nantes Opéra. This compelling production, directed by Silvia Paoli, offers a fresh perspective on Violetta’s tragic tale, emphasizing her […]

The Sächsische Bläserphilharmonie, led by our esteemed Eckehard Stier, embarks on an extraordinary New Year’s Concert tournée in January 2025, presenting the innovative program “From tofu to roast goose”, offering a unique blend of humor, elegance, and exceptional music-making. The […]

The NCPA Orchestra, led by the distinguished Maestro Lü Jia, will mark the arrival of 2025 with two exceptional New Year’s Concerts in Beijing. These prestigious performances are scheduled for December 31st, 2024, at the NCPA Concert Hall, and January […]

“[…] As good as that Ravel performance is, you simply must hear the Bartok Viola Concerto which ends CD1. This work is unfairly neglected and for me is one of Bartók’s best concertos. Yes; I know it is a very […]

On the occasion of the bicentennial of Anton Bruckner’s birth (1824–2024), Maestro Lü Jia and the China NCPA Orchestra celebrate this historic milestone with the release of the complete recordings of Bruckner’s symphonies. The result of years of dedication and […]

The Only Stage team wishes you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We would like to inform you that our offices will be closed from December 23rd to January 7th for the winter break. We look forward to […]

Conductor Olivier Ochanine will lead the Sun Symphony Orchestra at the Ho Guom Opera in Hanoi, in a concert featuring pianist Dang Thai Son. The program will include works by Scriabin, Chopin, Hindemith, and Nielsen.

Korean violinist Gyehee Kim, winner of the 17th International Tchaikovsky Competition, is acclaimed for her artistry and versatility. A laureate of prestigious competitions like George Enescu and Andrea Postacchini, she has performed with renowned orchestras including the Mariinsky and Stuttgart […]

The Teatro Lirico di Cagliari presents Johann Strauss Jr.’s timeless operetta, Die Fledermaus. This production features an exceptional cast, including our baritone Rory Musgrave, who takes on the role of Dr. Falke in December 14th, 17th, 19th, 20th, 21st and […]

The Sun Symphony Orchestra presents two magnificent evenings of classical music at Ho Guom Opera featuring conductor Olivier Ochanine & pianists Eric Lu and Nguyen Viet Trung. – December 8th: “Chopin: Magical Piano”, a celebration of Chopin’s masterpieces – December […]

“Which Romanian composers do you know? When faced with this question, most people immediately think of George Enescu, but further names may not come to mind right away. Perhaps, if one is familiar with contemporary music, the composer Violeta Dinescu […]

The Sala Sinopoli at the Auditorium Parco della Musica in Rome will host a tribute concert in memory of Manuel De Sica, marking the 10th anniversary of his passing. Known for his elegant compositions and internationally celebrated contributions to cinema […]

Jakub Hrůša, with the Staatskapelle Berlin, has confirmed his place among the elite conductors of our time On November 4, 2024, during the final ovations at a concert of the Bamberg Symphony Orchestra at the Janáček Theatre in Brno, Hrůša […]

“Baritone Rory Musgrave was the real star of the show with his larger-than-life characterization of Dr. Dulcamara, in which every line was expertly crafted to play up his falsity and superficial charm, and he happily interacted with the audience members, […]

A Spectacular Symphony Concert at Teatro Carlo Felice, Genoa On the evening of Thursday, November 21st, the Teatro Carlo Felice in Genoa hosted a remarkable symphonic concert under the baton of the esteemed Wolfram Christ, legendary former principal violist of […]

Nakariakov’s Trumpet Triumphs with Camerata Ducale in Vercelli The Viotti Festival opened to a full house at the Teatro Civico in Vercelli, with an audience packed to the rafters. Thanks to the efforts of Artistic Director Cristina Canziani, who worked […]

Conductor Oleg Caetani will lead the Wuxi Symphony Orchestra at the Wuxi Grand Theatre Opera Hall. During his stay in China, he will also hold a conducting masterclass for the Composition and Conducting Department at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music. […]

For the final concert of 2024, the Arena di Verona Orchestra, under the baton of renowned conductor Wolfram Christ, will present an inspiring program featuring two masterpieces: Franz Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony and Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 4, famously known as […]

The concert series “Note di Speranza” dedicated to promoting peace, returns with an extraordinary evening of classical music. Maestro Lü Jia will lead the Orchestra Filarmonica di Pescara in a compelling performance at Chiesa Spirito Santo in Pescara. The program […]

We’re excited to announce the launch of Lü Jia’s official website, social media profiles, and YouTube channel, all crafted by the Only Stage Communication Department! Follow Maestro Lü Jia through his website and on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube, where you’ll […]

The Teatro Lirico di Cagliari will host an enchanting duo concert featuring celebrated trumpeter Sergei Nakariakov and pianist Maria Meerovitch, as part of the 2024-2025 concert season. The performance will showcase an eclectic program that highlights the expressive range of […]

The GBRL PRKFV Ensemble, led by our acclaimed composer & producer Gabriel Prokofiev, makes its UK debut at the World Heart Beat Music Academy in London. The performance is part of the 2024 EFG London Jazz Festival.

Our renowned trumpeter Sergei Nakariakov, celebrated as “The Paganini of the Trumpet,” will perform at the Viotti Festival in Vercelli alongside the Orchestra Camerata Ducale. This highly anticipated concert, held at the Teatro Civico, will showcase Nakariakov’s extraordinary technique, delicate […]

The Orchestra Sinfonica Siciliana conducted by Lü Jia pays tribute to Anton Bruckner on the 200th Anniversary of his birth A new celebratory occasion marks the third program of the 65th Concert Season of the Sicilian Symphony Orchestra for 2024/2025. […]

Maestro Lü Jia will lead the Orchestra Sinfonica Siciliana in a performance of Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 7 in E major at Politeama Garibaldi in Palermo. This concert commemorates the 200th anniversary of Bruckner’s birth, offering audiences a profound exploration […]

Maestro Wolfram Christ will lead the Opera Carlo Felice Genova Orchestra in an evening of musical mastery with the concert “Virtuosissimi” at Teatro Carlo Felice in Genoa. This exceptional program features pianist Giacomo Menegardi, winner of the 2023 Premio Venezia, […]

Pianist Jan Bartoš has been invited to serve as a jury member for the Glocal Piano Project at the 65th Ferruccio Busoni International Piano Competition, taking place from November 20 to 30, 2024. As part of a distinguished panel, Bartoš […]

Our esteemed Danish conductor, Maria Badstue, will lead the Randers Chamber Orchestra alongside the renowned recorder virtuoso Michala Petri in a special series of performances across Randers, Risskov, and Hjørring. The program celebrates the centennial of the influential Danish composer […]

The Staatskapelle Berlin returns to the Janáček Brno Festival under the baton of the renowned conductor Jakub Hrůša, stepping in for Christian Thielemann due to an unforeseen injury. The evening will feature the exceptional pianist Jan Bartoš, performing Beethoven’s iconic […]

New release from our communication department! Check out the restyled website of pianist Jan Bartoš! Dive into his world and discover more about it.

Maestro Eckehard Stier will lead the Preußisches Kammerorchester in an exceptional concert in Prenzlau. As part of the prestigious “Entertainment” series, this second concert is titled “Teufelsgeigereien” (Devilish Fiddling). Renowned violinist Florian Mayer will grace the stage with his artistry. […]

Ita – “I virtuosi italiani al Teatro Ristori: Oleg Caetani e la giovane pianista Maya Oganyan incantano con Bartok, Meyer e Shostakovich” Una bacchetta gloriosa ed una giovanissima pianista emergente per il penultimo impegno stagionale de I Virtuosi Italiani: questi […]

Our soprano Julia Lezhneva, one of this year’s distinguished Diapason d’Or award recipients, will perform at the prestigious Diapason d’Or Concert at the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées in Paris. This event celebrates the 2024 Diapason d’Or winners, bringing together some of […]

Ita – “Oleg Caetani a Verona per Shostakovich” Giovedì 7 novembre, sul palco del Teatro Ristori di Verona, il cartellone autunnale della Stagione concertistica 2024 de I Virtuosi Italiani vedrà protagonista, per la sua prima attesa apparizione a Verona, il […]

The Junges Sinfonieorchester Dresden, under the baton of Eckehard Stier, will present a commemorative concert at the Sächsisches Landesgymnasium für Musik. This concert, following the theme “From Darkness to Light,” is dedicated to the pivotal historical events that took place […]

Maestro Lü Jia will lead the NCPA Orchestra in a prestigious evening of Italian opera at the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) in Beijing. This exceptional concert will be held in the presence of Chinese President Xi Jinping […]

French pianist Vincent Larderet will perform a special piano recital at Sendesaal Bremen, featuring an exquisite program dedicated to the works of Maurice Ravel and Claude Debussy. This concert forms part of Larderet’s ongoing project to record the complete piano […]

Celebrated conductor Oleg Caetani will conduct I Virtuosi Italiani at Teatro Ristori in Verona for a special performance as part of the XXV Concert Season of I Virtuosi Italiani. The distinguished pianist Maya Oganyan will join as soloist in D. […]

Lü Jia will conduct the NCPA Orchestra in A Panorama of Puccini at the BPAC and NCPA Concert Halls in Beijing. The evening will feature sopranos Zhou Xiaolin, Li Xintong, and our Erica Wenmeng Gu, along with alto Liu Siman, […]

Only Stage Management is pleased to announce the expansion of Eckehard Stier’s representation to a global scale. Already a valued member of our roster, Stier is an internationally renowned conductor celebrated for his versatility and dynamic style across symphonic, operatic, […]

We are proud to announce that Valentina Scheldhofen Ciardelli, a talented composer and double bassist, has been awarded the prestigious PASS International Open Call for Composers, organised by the Fondazione Toscanini. This recognition highlights Valentina’s exceptional ability to blend classical […]

On Saturday, October 26th, 2024, as part of the prestigious Rome Film Fest, the Teatro Olimpico will host “Cinema in concerto”. The concert will feature iconic film music composed by legendary names such as Nicola Piovani, Ennio Morricone, Ryūichi Sakamoto […]

Virtuosi Italiani Applauded: Mondelci and Nair Shine The Teatro Ristori is right to focus on this fatal attraction. It doesn’t matter if the doors are open for everyone, because in order to understand and immerse oneself in the expressive beauty […]

Cellist Yibai Chen will perform Dvořák’s Cello Concerto in the concert “All the Strings of the World,” alongside Janusz Wawrowski (violin), Julia Wawrowska (viola), Marc-Andrè Teurel (double bass), and the Zielona Góra Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Ewa Strusińska. Program: – […]

Conductor Lü Jia will conduct the China Philharmonic Orchestra at China NCPA Beijing. The concert will feature Bruckner Symphony No. 6 in A Major. Program: – W. A. Mozart, Symphony No. 38 in D Major, Op. K. 504 – A. […]

Our esteemed baritone Rory Musgrave will perform the role of Dottore Graziano in Pietro Mascagni’s rarely staged opera Le Maschere and the role of Dulcamara in Gaetano Donizetti’s L’elisir d’amore at the Wexford Festival Opera. Known for his refined vocal […]

The Orchestra da Camera di Caserta, under the esteemed direction of Antonino Cascio, is proud to present a series of concerts that highlight the timeless beauty of the Classical and Romantic repertoires. Featuring the exceptional talents of cellist Yibai Chen, […]

The celebrated pianist Maya Oganyan will perform at the Art Center Icheon alongside the Millennium Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of Marco Boemi. The highlight of the evening will be one of the most beloved works in the piano repertoire, […]

Renowned saxophonist Federico Mondelci and acclaimed vocalist Silvia Nair will perform with I Virtuosi Italiani in a concert featuring a captivating program of film scores and musical theatre compositions. Both artists, celebrated for their technical mastery and expressive range, bring […]

Since September, Staatsoper Hannover has been captivating audiences with Philip Glass’ Satyagraha, featuring tenor Shanul Sharma in the role of Mahatma Gandhi, a performance highly acclaimed by critics. Directed by Laura Scozzi, this powerful production brings Gandhi’s philosophy of non-violent […]

Valentina Scheldhofen Ciardelli is Italian-German double bassist and composer focused on expanding the double bass repertoire, blending classical, contemporary, and jazz influences. She has received commissions from prestigious institutions such as the Agnelli Foundation and Italian Cultural Institutes in Washington […]

On October 6th, 2024, at 11:30 AM, the talented young pianist Maya Oganyan will perform as part of the “Rifrazioni” concert series, curated by the conductor Flavio Emilio Scogna. This special event, held at the Circolo degli Esteri in Rome, […]

Since September 27th, the Estonian National Opera is hosting Georges Bizet’s timeless opera Carmen. This powerful production, featuring the charismatic baritone Gagik Vardanyan as Escamillo, brings to life one of the most passionate and dramatic stories in the operatic canon. […]

At the Staatsoper Hannover, Philip Glass’s opera “Satyagraha” becomes a spiritual oratorio for both the audience and the performers At the end of the premiere evening of “Satyagraha” at the Staatsoper Hannover, the curtain rises not only for the ensemble […]

Jan Bartoš shone at the Bethlehem Chapel with Antonín Rejcha’s Piano Concerto in E-flat major. The Czech Radio Symphony Orchestra prepared a nicely conceived program for the first evening of its concert series at the Bethlehem Chapel (September 19, 2024). […]

The Università degli Studi della Tuscia will honour Vittorio De Sica and his son Manuel De Sica, two towering figures in the world of Italian cinema and music, with a special commemorative event. The concert, conducted by Flavio Emilio Scogna, […]

Conductor Lu Jia will lead the Orchestra del Teatro Lirico di Cagliari and the NCPA Choir at the Royal Opera House Muscat in a captivating program featuring selections from the enchanting oriental repertoire. A highlight of the evening is a […]

A film by Mara Moscano Directed by Simona Confalonieri, Mara Moscano Produced by Only Stage Arts Management & Production “Photography has taught me a lot, and when I am old, my portraits will come to light.” Premiere: October 6th at […]

On September 28th, the Cristofori Piano Festival in Padua will host Jan Bartoš’ captivating piano solo recital, featuring performances that highlight the artistry and technical brilliance of the participating pianists. This recital will be an immersive journey through some of […]

The Estonian National Opera will present Georges Bizet’s timeless opera Carmen. This powerful production, featuring the charismatic baritone Gagik Vardanyan as Escamillo, will bring to life the passionate and tragic story of Carmen, one of the most iconic characters in […]

FONO FORUM Magazine “Recommendation of the Month” (July 2024) 5 stars Music – 5 stars Sound Vincent Larderet presents the first instalment of his complete cycle of Maurice Ravel’s solo piano works, consisting of four (!) albums. For the first […]

Maria Badstue will take on the dual role of Artistic Director and Assistant Teacher of Jorma Panula at the prestigious Nordic Masterclass for Conductors in Denmark. This masterclass, known for its rigorous training and focus on the development of young […]

On September 22nd, Maestro Lü Jia will lead the China NCPA Orchestra in a performance of Anton Bruckner’s majestic 4th Symphony, often referred to as the “Romantic Symphony.” This concert, held at the prestigious NCPA Concert Hall in Beijing, promises […]

On September 20th, composer Gabriel Prokofiev will present “BartoloTalk: Technomusica – From the Dancefloor” to the Piano at the Cristofori Piano Festival in Padua. This unique event will explore the intersection of electronic music and classical traditions, offering an insightful […]

Julia Lezhneva is a renowned Russian soprano, celebrated for her extraordinary voice and virtuosic performances in baroque and classical repertoire. Born in 1989 on Sakhalin Island, she began her musical training at an early age, studying both piano and singing. […]

British-American violinist Tamsin Waley-Cohen is celebrated for her deeply expressive performances and masterful storytelling through music, covering repertoire from six centuries. She has performed with prestigious orchestras such as the Royal Philharmonic, London Philharmonic, and Czech Philharmonic, collaborating with renowned […]

From September 7th to 16th our violinist and conductor Dmitry Sitkovetsky will lead as the President of the Jury at the Enescu Festival, one of the most prestigious classical music competitions in the world. The festival, named in honour of […]

Tenor Shanul Sharma will take the stage in Hannover’s Staatstheater for a series of performances in Philip Glass’ mesmerising opera “Satyagraha”, running from September 6th to 21st. “Satyagraha”, inspired by the early life of Mahatma Gandhi, is known for its […]

Our conductor Maria Badstue will serve as a distinguished jury member at the prestigious Jorma Panula Competition, taking place from September 3rd to 7th in Finland. This esteemed competition, named after the legendary Finnish conductor Jorma Panula, brings together some […]

On September 6th, the acclaimed violinist and conductor Dmitry Sitkovetsky will grace the stage at the Enescu Festival in a highly anticipated recital. Joined by cellist Valentin Răduțiu and pianist Lukas Geniušas, Sitkovetsky will present an all-Schubert evening. This recital […]

Gagik Vardanyan will be singing at the Vana Tallinn Gala. The traditional gala will bring to you a glamorous musical selection from the masterpieces of opera repertoire. The star of the evening is the winner of the Cardiff Singer of […]

Chinese conductor Lü Jia will conduct R. Wagner’s Das Rheingold at China NCPA. Creative Director/Choreographer/Set & Costume & Lighting & Projection Designer: Stefano Poda Artistic Collaboration/ Assistant Designer: Paolo Giani Cei Cast Wotan (Baritone): Egils Silins Donner (Baritone): Sebastian Holecek […]

Our artists Maya Oganyan and Anush Nikogosyan will be performing at Patmos Chamber Music Festival. Program (August 27th): – J. Tavener, Thrinos for solo cello – F. Schubert, Auf dem Strom, D 943 for tenor, cello and piano – J. […]

Danish conductor Maria Badstue participating in the preparation of the concert “An evening of music by Johann Strauss” conducted by Zubin Mehta at NCPA in Mumbai. Program: – J. Strauss, Don Juan – J. Strauss, Four Last Songs – J. […]

No Hum-Ta-Ta! Giuseppe Verdi’s opera “Alzira” is a rarity. Marcus Bosch makes it an event at the opera festival in Heidenheim through his conducting. When Marcus Bosch calls, people come: the handpicked musicians of his Cappella Aquileia, founded in 2011, […]

The magazine International Arts Manager highlighted the global expansion of Only Stage, noting the opening of a new office in Rome and a strategic partnership in China. This development strengthens the agency’s international presence and offers new opportunities for its […]

Sergei Nakariakov will be playing Hummel’s trumpet concerto in E flat major in Hanoi at the new Ho Guom Opera with Sun Symphony Orchestra conducted by Olivier Ochanine. Program: – J. N. Hummel, Trumpet concerto in E flat major

Like Beethoven strolling through the Viennese countryside, composer, producer and DJ Gabriel Prokofiev wandered to the heights of Verbier in early 2020 in search of just the right sounds. On route to the Chapelle Saint-Christophe, he captured atmospheric audio clips […]

The Duo Prokofiev – Mirković is an innovative music ensemble that fuses the ethereal sounds of electronic music with the timeless elegance of the viola. This collaboration brings together two artists from different musical worlds to create a unique auditory […]

Opera Collective Ireland and the Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin present a double bill of Dido & Aeneas by Henry Purcell and Venus & Adonis by John Blow as part of the exciting Kammeroper Festival at Schloss Rheinsberg from 9-11 […]

Cellist Luca Franzetti will be performing and narrating J. S Bach cello suites n. 2 and 3 in his own designed show “Morte e resurrezione di un amore” (Death and Resurrection of a Love). Program: – J. S. Bach, Cello […]

Presented as part of Carnegie Hall’s World Orchestra Week (WOW!), this concert will feature the Beijing Youth Orchestra, an ensemble newly created by China’s National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA). Lü Jia, who has performed at Carnegie Hall as […]

The concert is an occasion to celebrate the young talents of the Verbier Festival Academy. This second of two concerts performed by Academy soloists features chamber music collaborations by the program’s pianists, violinists, violists, and cellists. The recital is followed […]

Oleg Caetani, the Memoirs of a Conductor Son of Igor Markevitch, originally from Kyiv and later naturalised as an Italian, he is one of the greatest conductors of our country. “The war in Ukraine? Putin made a huge mistake. But […]

“The Teatr Wielki debut of the 28-year-old Ukrainian-born conductor Yaroslav Shemet was a much-anticipated event. Shemet made his name in Katowice, where he quickly transformed the Silesian Philharmonic into a first-rate orchestra. Many people go there on a regular basis […]

Porto Casa da Musica Symphony Orchestra and DJ Switch will play Gabriel Prokofiev’s new Matosinhos version of Turntables No.2 (world premiere). The evening will also feature Gabriel Prokofiev’s Beethoven9 Remix, a new look at Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony and “The Rise […]

Junichi Hirokami, born in Tokyo, won the first Kondrashin International Conducting Competition in Amsterdam in 1984. He has conducted major orchestras worldwide, including the Orchestre National de France, Royal Concertgebouw, Israel Philharmonic, and London Symphony. Hirokami has held key positions […]

The Van Baerle Trio will be performing the UK premiere of Gabriel Prokofiev’s Piano Trio No. 1 at Ryedale Festival.

Boris Petrushansky, born in 1949 in Moscow, is a celebrated concert pianist known for his creativity and vibrant personality. Trained under Heinrich Neuhaus and Lev Naumov, he graduated from the Moscow Conservatory in 1975. He has performed with orchestras such […]

The fifth edition of the Virtual Opera Singing Competition SOI Scuola dell’Opera Italiana Fiorenza Cedolins®, with Only Stage as one of the partners, has come to an end. Here are some of the awarded prizes: – 1st Prize (sponsored by […]

On June 22, for the first time in the history, Madama Butterfly by G. Puccini has been staged aboard the Garibaldi aircraft carrier (anchored at the military port of La Spezia), a symbol of the Italian Navy, featuring our soprano […]

At Only Stage Ltd., we believe in the transformative power of music and are committed to supporting the classical community through innovative storytelling, expert media relations, and dedicated promotional efforts. Join us as we celebrate the timeless beauty of classical […]

Young Armenian baritone Gagik Vardanyan is currently a soloist of the Young Artist Program at the Armenian National Opera. In Yerevan his repertoire includes Belcore L’elisir d’amore, Don Alvaro Il viaggio a reims and as upcoming new roles Sharpless Madama […]

From 4 to 14 of July the violinist Dmitry Sitkovetsky will be jury member of Ilona Fehér International Violin Competition in Budapest.  

Conductor Marcus Bosch will conduct the Stuttgarter Philharmoniker in G. Puccini’s Madama Butterfly at Opernfestspiele Heidenheim in 7 shows from July 4th to July 27th. Shows: – Thursday July 04 (premiere) – Sunday July 07 – Friday July 12 – […]

Until July 5th, Maestro Flavio Emilio Scogna will be holding a seminar as part of the Master in Music Business program at the Luiss Business School in Rome

Shanul Sharma, celebrated for his “dazzling fireworks” and “radiant high notes” in vocal performance, is the first Indian-born Australian to become a principal artist in Australian opera. Initially a lead vocalist in heavy-metal bands, Sharma transitioned to opera, training in […]

Marcus Bosch and the city of Heidenheim have extended his contract as Artistic Director of the Heidenheim Opera Festival until 2030. Marcus Bosch, who has held the position since 2009, expressed his delight at the opportunity to continue his work […]

Yaroslav Shemet is a prominent young conductor from Ukraine, gaining recognition in Europe. At 25, he became the youngest music director of a Polish philharmonic orchestra. Now 28, he is the Artistic Director of the Silesian Philharmonic and General Music […]

We are thrilled to announce the opening of a new office in Rome! Address: Via Monsignor Giuseppe Gori 17, 01036 Nepi (VT) Contact giorgio@onlystage.co.uk +39 351 7747552

We are delighted to announce the new partnership with Hao Zhou, the managing director of the Chinese company Innovative Management. Hao will be representing two of our artists in China: Wolfram Christ and Oleg Caetani. Contact Hao Zhou haozhou@innovativemngt.com

Conductor Wolfram Christ comes back to Italy conducting OPV in three all-Beethoven evenings in the province of Padua. Dates: – Tuesday June 20 – Teatro Giardino di Palazzo Zuckermann, Padua – Friday June 21 – Villa Widmann Borletti, Bagnoli di […]

Born in Shanghai, Lü Jia began studying piano and cello early on. He trained in conducting at the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing and the University of Arts in Berlin. At twenty-four, he won first prize at the Antonio […]

“Here is the first of four planned discs devoted to Ravel’s piano works that promises to be painstakingly comprehensive, with everything from the traditional canon to unpublished rarities plus every composer-authorised transcription. Pianist Vincent Larderet states that he has prepared […]

Yibai Chen is rapidly emerging as one of the most promising cellists of his generation, having won multiple top international cello competitions, including the prestigious Queen Elisabeth, Lutoslawski, George Enescu, and Tchaikovsky Cello Competitions. Since his 2022 Queen Elisabeth win, […]

At the Toradze Festival in Georgia the composer, producer and dj Gabriel Prokofiev will be playing live electronics in two of his compositions, “Breaking Screens” and “Techno Suite”. Program: – J.Bardanashvili, “In Memory to Gia Kancheli” for Strings and Cembalo […]

Our singer Silvia Nair was interviewed by Carla Cavicchini from Excellence Magazine. When asked “Any future projects?” the singer responded by mentioning her upcoming show “DESIDERI. Da Michelangelo a Fellini” – produced by Only Stage. Here are her words: “My […]

Electronic classical composer Gabriel Prokofiev, together with world-renowned Serbian violist Saša Mirković, will perform in an intimate pop-up event at Mad Atelier, London. The program will guide you through a diverse musical landscape, featuring solo viola pieces (Bach and contemporary […]

For Jan Bartoš is the moment to get on a solo tour in South Africa!  The tour, started with a concert on May 30th with the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra, continues with other 3 public performances: – Thursday June 06 (Durban) […]

“Pianist Oliver Triendl and Marcus Bosch with the North German Philharmonic Rostock offer discoveries in Romanian modernism. In the common concert guides, Paul Constantinescu is sought in vain. The Romanian composer, who lived from 1909 to 1963, combined tendencies from […]

Pianist Jan Bartoš will be performing for the first time in South Africa with the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra. The concert, featuring Mendelssohn’s Piano Concerto No. 2, marks the first date of his South African tour. This tour will keep the […]

Suono Vivo Srl is a manufacturing and services company that designs, builds, and instals Acoustical Shells for orchestras and Acoustical Modular Systems to address acoustic challenges in various venues. Their products are utilised in opera houses, churches, historic buildings, exhibition […]

Olivier Ochanine, a distinguished conductor known for his charisma and extensive repertoire, won the 1st Prize at the 2015 Antal Dorati International Conducting Competition in Budapest and The American Prize in Professional Orchestra Conducting. He is the founding Music Director […]

Project tHinG is an innovative collaboration bridging the ancient and contemporary, as well as East and West. This musical project combines the traditional Korean Geomungo with the European piano and modern electronics, exploring new musical pathways while connecting to a […]

The concept of ‘genre-fluidity’ is as old as the genre itself, but the concept has taken on a new meaning in the 21st century, as old boundaries between well-established fields of music have dissolved and artists have utilised new platforms […]

Conductor Eckehard Stier will be conducting Brahms Piano Concerto in Verona with Lilya Zilberstein at the piano. The program also includes the 4th Symphony for an all-Brahms evening. Program: – J. Brahms, Piano Concerto n.1 – J. Brahms, Symphony n.2

For the first time the violinist and conductor Dmitry Sitkovetsky is a member of the jury of the 2024 Queen Elisabeth Violin Competition in Bruxelles.

After the world premiere on 30th of March, “The Bach Project” performances continue in Eisenach and Meiningen. Inspired by Johann Sebastian Bach, Gabriel Prokofiev wrote a world premiere specifically for the Ballet of the Landestheater Eisenach. In collaboration with the […]

Alok Kumar, an accomplished Indian-American tenor, has collaborated with renowned conductors such as Marek Janowski and Susanna Mälkki, and has performed under the batons of Franz Welser-Möst and Rafael Payare. His career features significant debuts, including creating the role of […]

Maestro Oleg Caetani will hold a five-days exclusive masterclass in Milan organised by ForTune Music and Shows. Participants will engage in an intensive journey through Giacomo Puccini’s most celebrated works, including key pieces from La Bohème, Madama Butterfly, Gianni Schicchi, […]

That evening, the roles were performed by a whole bunch of the most talented foreign and Lithuanian soloists: Jason Kim (Hofman), Olivia Vote (Müza, Niklaus), Rory Musgrave (Lindorf, Kopelijus, Miraklis, Dapertutas).  It is worth mentioning M. Jankauskas and R. Musgrave, […]

Born in 2001 in China, Feifan Jiang, a prodigiously creative and artistically appealing young conductor, topped his major nationally and was admitted to prestigious music institutions. By age 15, he founded his first chamber orchestra, showcasing his talent in contemporary […]

At the Paganini, applause for the violinist and conductor The Toscanini captivates with Siem and Cilluffo “With a subtle sonic frenzy that immediately envelops the listener, Orazio Sciortino commences the “Grande Bagatella,” commissioned by the Toscanini Foundation and the Teatro […]

After the world premiere on 30th of March, “The Bach Project” performances continue in Eisenach and Meiningen. Inspired by Johann Sebastian Bach, Gabriel Prokofiev wrote a world premiere specifically for the Ballet of the Landestheater Eisenach. In collaboration with the […]

The concert “Freedom and Oppression – Death and Redemption” features significant works by Beethoven, Ullmann, Penderecki, and Strauss, showcasing themes of heroism and human triumph. Viktor Ullmann’s Piano Concerto, created before his deportation to Terezín, blends classical and modern elements […]

On their Mumbai tour, Danish Chamber Players together with Maria Badstue will present new and intimate chamber music versions from French Impressionism by Debussy and Ravel; the Viennese School in the 19th century by Schubert, arranged by their pianist Jakob […]

Wolfram Christ will conduct the UNIMI Orchestra in an all-Beethoven evening at Milan University. Program: – L. van Beethoven, “Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major,” Op. 58 – L. van Beethoven, “Symphony No. 8 in F Major,” Op. 93

Michał Nesterowicz, a prominent Polish conductor globally recognized, has garnered acclaim and notable engagements with leading orchestras, including the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra and Gewandhausorchester Leipzig. His achievements include winning the Cadaqués Orchestra European Conducting Competition (2008) and being a prize […]

Vincent Larderet’s new album is out on all streaming platforms! French pianist Vincent Larderet inaugurates a definitive, four-volume series of the composer’s complete works for solo piano, signifying Vincent’s fulfilment of a decades-long devotion to his compatriot. This first-ever Urtext […]

Gabriel Prokofiev has been appointed “Artist Ambassador” of Music Infinity 2024. The English world-renowned composer is going to attend online a wide range of activities such as media interviews, promotional activities, the “Music Fusion Innovation Forum”, workshop and project pitches.

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The Bach Project – The obstruction of lightness of thought (world premiere) in cooperation with the Thuringian Bach Festival A circle comes to a close: After 15 years, Andris Plucis returns to a work by Prokofiev. However, this time it […]

Georgijs Osokins Piano solo recital in Pesaro. The concert is dedicated to the great piano works of Beethoven, Scarlatti, Brahms, Chopin, and Liszt. Program: – L. van Beethoven, Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 27/2 – L. van Beethoven, […]

Gabriel Prokofiev’s new album “Pastoral Reflections’ (Beethoven: Pastorale 21)” 21 has been reviewed 4 stars by The Times! “No need to shrink, either, from Pastoral 21, a project performed at COP26, in which Gabriel Prokofiev’s partly electronic musings interrupt movements […]

Fortune Music and Shows in special collaboration with Only Stage management presents an intensive masterclass with i Cameristi della Scala with the world-renowned violinist and conductor Dmitry Sitkovetsky at Teatro Oratorio san Giuseppe, in Milan. The best participants could be […]

Vincent Larderet, honoured as a “Steinway Artist,” has gained international acclaim for his intensely emotive performances, earning him recognition as one of the finest pianists of our time. His playing, characterised by lyrical expressiveness, rich timbral variety, and the ability […]

Jan Bartoš will be playing works from his last album “Kabeláe: Eight Preludes, Motifs from Exotic Lands – Smetana: Dreams” in Česká Lípa Chamber Cycle. Program: – M. Kabeláč, Eight Preludes for Piano, Op. 30 – L. Janáček, In the […]

Violinist and conductor Dmitry Sitkovetsky will play in Teatro Ristori in Verona with I Virtuosi Italiani. Program: – S. Prokofiev, Visions Fugitives Op. 22 (transcription for string orchestra by Rudolf Barshai) – P. I. Tchaikovsky, “Souvenir d’un lieu cher” for […]

A concert of young, fiery talents, featuring a program rich in delicate nuances. The evening will feature Georgijs Osokins performing Chopin’s piano concertos, in arrangements for string orchestra and solo instrument with Kremerata Baltica. The concert’s unique atmosphere is further […]

Georgijs Osokins will be playing in Milan at “Serate Musicali di Milano” with Kremerata Baltica, Gidon Kremer and Andrei Pushkarev. Program: – G. Pelecis, “Pages of a Biography” for violin, vibraphone, and strings dedicated to Gidon Kremer – A. Piazzolla, […]

Violist and conductor Wolfram Christ will hold a conducting masterclass at Konserthuset in Oslo with Orkester Ø. Program: – A. Schoenberg, Verklärte Nacht op. 4 – F. Schubert, Symphony No. 3 D. 200

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