Broadway & Pop Loss: Duncan Sheik, Tony- and Grammy-winning composer of “Spring Awakening” and the hitmaker behind “Barely Breathing,” has died at 56, with tributes pouring in from artists including Lea Michele. Piano Masterclass: Simon Tedeschi wowed an audience by building a request-based program on the fly, moving from pop themes to major classical staples. Culture Night (Ireland): Cavan and Monaghan’s 2026 Culture Night returns with community art, Irish-language pop-ups, and live music across towns. Latin Heritage (US): Tucson’s Hispanic Heritage celebration blends music and community events, while Tucson Symphony keeps the spotlight on Latin America. Cross-genre Exchange (Africa): Mix Masala brings Zim voices and South African strings together in a live cultural collaboration. Orchestral Surprise (UAE): The UAE Philharmonic’s season opener went viral when a T-Rex took the podium for the “Jurassic Park” theme. Classical Access (UK): New Royal Philharmonic Orchestra research says young people want concerts to be easier to follow, with talks, shorter sets, and less dress pressure. Local Live Music (US): Rockwall’s “Concert by the Lake” returns with free fall Thursday lineups, plus family-friendly orchestral and tribute nights. Music Education (US): Westmoreland’s String Pathways Scholarship Program will teach cello or viola to kids at no cost. Global Stage (Greece): Corfu hosts an international festival of Ionian Islands philharmonic bands with parade and main-square performances.