Classical Music
New entries top UK music charts for week of March 6
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Ludovico Einaudi's Solo Piano has debuted at number one on the Official Classical Artist Albums Chart, while Bruno Mars claims the top spot on the Album Downloads Chart with The Romantic. Pat Metheny's Side-Eye III leads the Jazz and Blues Albums Chart, and Sam Fender and Olivia Dean hold the summit on the Physical Singles Chart. These charts, compiled by the Official Charts Company, reflect sales across digital, physical, and other formats for the period ending March 12, 2026.
The Orquesta Solístico de Santiago will launch three intimate concerts titled Resonancias del agua starting July 17 at Centro GAM.
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The Boston Symphony Orchestra announced that music director Andris Nelsons will leave his position at the end of the 2026-27 season. The board cited a lack of alignment on long-term vision as the reason for not renewing his contract. Nelsons expressed surprise at the decision but pledged to continue high-level performances with the ensemble.
The Tacamis Trio marked the release of their new album, J.S. Bach: Goldberg Variations, with a launch party in Toronto. Based in Winnipeg, the double reed ensemble performed the arranged work at the Arts & Letters Club on January 31, 2026. The album, issued on Leaf Music on January 16, features Caitlin Broms-Jacobs's adaptation of Bach's iconic keyboard piece.
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Pianist Min Kwon has invited 70 artists to reinterpret the patriotic song 'America the Beautiful' through solo piano performances. The project explores diverse visions of the United States via music. Kwon notes that the contributions share a common aspiration for the nation's sound.