The Hub has tracked postponements and cancellations by U.S. and international orchestras, performing arts centers, and conservatories for the last several weeks, since COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) first impacted the performing arts in China and then moved to other countries.
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The following American organizations have recently announced postponements, cancellations, and other shifts in performances and activities. The organizations have announced a variety of options to exchange, donate, refund, or adjust previously purchased tickets. (This list is not complete, as announcements continue to arrive.)
The Canton Symphony in Ohio has postponed all events currently scheduled through April 12, based on the state’s recommendation to cancel large gatherings.
The Cleveland Orchestra has cancelled its March 12, 13, and 14 concerts at Severance Hall. The orchestra had previously announced the cancellation of its tour of Europe and Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates.
The Juilliard School in New York City has postponed all performances until March 22. In addition, the school will utilize remote learning across all its divisions during that same period.
The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, which performs at multiple locations in the state, has postponed its concerts through March 29 due to regional COVID-19 outbreaks. The NJSO has also suspended its education and community engagement activities through at least March 29.
Orchestra 2001 in Philadelphia has postponed its March 18 concert at Penn Museum, with a future date to be announced.
The University of Southern California has cancelled the 2020 Piatigorsky International Cello Competition, which was scheduled to take place at USC March 13-22, as well as all other university-sponsored events. Four Los Angeles Philharmonic concerts at Walt Disney Concert Hall, which were included as part of the Piatigorsky festival, are currently scheduled to take place as planned later in March.
The Rhode Island Philharmonic has postponed its March 12 and 14 concerts, following state limitations on large gatherings. Activities at the Rhode Island Philharmonic School of Music will continue as scheduled, following recommendations from state and federal officials.
California’s San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory is proceeding as scheduled with programming, while following safety guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and local authorities.
Symphony Silicon Valley in California has cancelled or postponed all concerts through March and April. The orchestra has also cancelled performances of ArtSPARK, its educational outreach program. The programs will not be rescheduled for this school year.
The Stamford Symphony in Connecticut has cancelled its March 21 and 22 concerts, and is in the process of rescheduling the concerts for a later date in the spring.
The Wichita Symphony in Kansas has announced that there are no changes to schedules and that concerts will proceed as announced, while monitoring the coronavirus situation as advised by local health department resources.
The American Composers Orchestra in New York City has announced that it will not be able to invite the public to the Underwood New Music Readings on March 12 and 13. The mentorship, orchestral readings, and read-through for the six emerging composers will continue as planned with ACO musicians, conductors, and staff.
