ScoreSeeker was born from a simple frustration: How can I find individual classical works being performed around the world?
If I wanted to hear the Samuel Barber Piano Sonata, or the Prokofiev 1st Symphony performed, who's playing it?
You can search concerts by venue, by date, by performer. But if you want to know where Beethoven's Hammerklavier is being performed this season, or when someone near you is playing Mozart's Jupiter Symphony, you're out of luck. The classical music world is thriving—hundreds of orchestras, opera companies, chamber ensembles, and soloists perform thousands of concerts every year—but the tools to discover them haven't kept pace. Concert listings are scattered across dozens of venue websites, organized around when and where, never around what.
We believe that making classical music more discoverable helps everyone: listeners find the performances that move them, and venues connect with audiences who are actively seeking their programming. Along the way, we're building something else too—a clearer picture of just how vibrant and diverse the classical music ecosystem really is.
We're building our database methodically, starting with major orchestras and expanding outward. If you don't see an organization you'd like included, please let us know through our contact form—we prioritize additions based on user requests. We're also actively reaching out to venues and ensembles to partner directly, which helps us get more accurate and timely program information.
Artists appear in our database when they're listed on concert programs we've cataloged. If an artist is missing, it likely means we haven't yet captured performances featuring them. As we expand our venue coverage, more artists will appear automatically. You can also submit a request to prioritize specific artists or ensembles.
We add new season programs as organizations announce them, which typically happens between February and June for the following season. Major orchestras tend to announce earlier; smaller ensembles and chamber series often finalize programs closer to the season start. We update our database continuously, so check back regularly or set up alerts for works you're tracking.
We're starting with U.S.-based performances to build a solid foundation and prove the concept works. International expansion—beginning with major European music capitals—is on our roadmap. The challenge isn't just adding venues; it's ensuring consistent data quality across different languages, date formats, and naming conventions. We'd rather do it right than do it fast.
Classical works have notoriously inconsistent naming—one venue might list "Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 29" while another says "Hammerklavier Sonata" or "Beethoven Op. 106." We maintain a canonical works database with aliases, so searches match regardless of how the piece was listed. Our system learns new variations over time, and we're constantly improving our matching accuracy.
Yes. Searching, browsing, and setting up basic alerts is completely free for concertgoers. We may introduce premium features in the future, but our core mission—helping you find the music you want to hear—will always be accessible.
We appreciate corrections! Use our contact form and select "Report an Error or Correction" to report any inaccuracies in concert dates, repertoire, artists, or venue information. Include as much detail as possible, and we'll investigate and update our records.
ScoreSeeker offers a suite of business services designed to connect your performances with the audiences actively seeking them. Our platform captures real demand data—which works users are searching for, saving to bucket lists, and setting alerts on—and puts your programming directly in front of high-intent concertgoers. Subscription plans include featured placement in search results, direct audience alerts when you're performing sought-after repertoire, and embeddable calendar widgets for your own website.
Beyond visibility, we provide actionable audience insights and analytics. See how many users in your metro have expressed interest in works you're programming. Understand which repertoire drives the most engagement. Use that data to inform future seasons and marketing strategies. For marketing directors, ScoreSeeker isn't an advertising expense—it's a ticket sales tool that turns passive interest into filled seats. A few additional ticket sales more than cover the monthly cost.
Interested in partnering? Use the contact form below and select "Venue / Organization Partnership."
Questions, corrections, partnership inquiries, or just want to say hello? Fill out the form below and we'll get back to you.