Ram Charan’s upcoming film ‘RC16’ starring Gowtham Tinnanuri is expected to have Kollywood’s top music composer, Anirudh Ravichander, as musical director. Mega Power Star Ram Charan is one of the biggest stars in the Tollywood industry. He has a huge reputation for himself in the industry, partly for the family …
Read More »Houston Symphony says goodbye to Orozco-Estrada this weekend with Andres Fest
Andres Orozco-Estrada, Music Director of the Houston Symphony Photo: Werner Kmetitsch The Houston Symphony is indebted to Hector Berlioz. Even during conductor Andrés Orozco-Estrada’s first rehearsal of the French composer’s sumptuous Symphonie Fantastique almost a decade ago, it was clear to Brinton Averil Smith that the orchestra had found its …
Read More »CHRISTINE ANDREAS BRINGS PIAF:NO REGRETS TO KRAVIS CENTER
The years have been extraordinarily good for Christine Andreas. The timbre and faithfulness of her voice, the beauty of her face and the spirit of her courageous personality defied the aging process. So much so that after being in the Kravis Center audience last night for her Piaf-No Regrets show …
Read More »A benefit concert for Ukraine will take place in Las Vegas on Sunday.
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – Las Vegas musicians are reuniting to perform in Ukraine. The Las Vegas Sinfonietta, a small group from the symphony orchestra, will present a benefit concert featuring works by Mozart and Ukrainian composers. “Maxim Berezovsky, one of his symphonies. They are practically unknown in this country …
Read More »Hancher will pay tribute to Aretha Franklin with a multi-artist tribute performance
Damien Sneed, Valerie Simpson and Karen Clark Sheard will visit Hancher this Friday with their musical performance designed to honor the Queen of Soul, who passed away in 2018. Hancher hosted Aretha Franklin in 2004 in a sold-out performance. Almost two decades ago, Aretha Franklin performed at the Hancher Auditorium …
Read More »Watch an exclusive performance by Nina Simone Bio-Musical Little Girl Blue
Laiona Michelle, writer and star of the show, performs the title track. little blue girl, the musical, inspired by the life of American singer-songwriter and civil rights activist Nina Simone, began performances at New World Stages on March 5. Watch writer and show star Laiona Michelle in an exclusive rendition …
Read More »Russia-Ukraine war: evacuation of Mariupol interrupted for the second day; Vinnytsia regional airport completely destroyed – live | world news
Bolshoi Theater music director and chief conductor Tugan Sokhiev has announced his resignation, saying he felt pressured by calls to take a stand on the Ukrainian conflict. The Russian said in a statement that he was resigning “with immediate effect” from his post at the Moscow theater, as well as …
Read More »Two appointments inaugurate 2022 at the DSO
Jader Bignamini (left) and Erik Rönmark are committed to making the music of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra accessible to all Detroit residents. // Photo courtesy of DSO/Cybelle Codish A new era of leadership and musical direction arrived at the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Former DSO Vice President and General Manager Erik …
Read More »Ukrainian artists adopted as Russia sees cultural blacklist
Daniel Hope: Master Violinist and “Musical Activist” in Perpetual Motion
Daniel Hope | Credit: Erik Almas When writing about Daniel Hope, it may be easier to list what he doesn’t do than to list his activities. Of the classical music superstars, the Berlin-based global violinist is perhaps the most prominent. As of his current positions, Hope serves as musical director …
Read More »Ben Jones Swoony-Worthy Solo Debut, LOVE SONGS
When you spend your life in nightclubs, you develop a sort of judgment curve (or, at least, you should) that lets you see each performer for who they are, that lets you guess the best use of your critical voice in a way that will benefit the performer, either through …
Read More »Billings Symphony receives $1.5 million in two separate donations | Local News
The first time Janet Carpenter supported the arts came in the summer of 1948 when, as a newly married parent, she was given the job of doing Leonard Bernstein’s laundry. All these years later, Janet is recognized for the $448,833 endowment that her late husband Vincent Carpenter set up to …
Read More »Hawks recognize Chaka Zulu with “Forever 404 Honors Presented by Sharecare”
ATLANTA — Ahead of Sunday’s Atlanta Hawks game, the Hawks announced Chaka Zulu, co-CEO of Disturbing Tha Peace Records, as the ninth recipient of the “Forever 404 Honors presented by Sharecare.” Throughout this season, the Hawks, who play on 12 nights ‘Forever 404’, and Sharecare, the team’s official jersey crest …
Read More »A sincere tribute to mothers
By Ravi HariHyderabad: The lyric song “Amma” from the movie “Oke Oka Jeevitham” celebrates a mother’s love. This moving tribute from a son to his mother already resonates with so many. The touching story featured in the video song etched a special memory in their hearts. Jakes Bejoy’s smooth and …
Read More »Bulgari’s new global ambassador for watches is Lorenzo Viotti – WWD
MAESTRO TIME: Bulgari has chosen Lorenzo Viotti as its new global watch ambassador. The rising musical director will support the activities of the jewelry house and will aim to help increase brand awareness, alongside fellow conductor and ambassador Beatrice Venezi. Born in Lausanne, Switzerland in 1990, Viotti is part of …
Read More »Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Championship: Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Championship: Revered music composer Gurukiran will grace the show
The Kannada musical reality show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa is set to see a special episode soon. The upcoming episode of the singing reality show will have prominent musical director-singer Gurukiran as a special guest. The singer will grace the next episode of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa. With …
Read More »ROUNDUP DES ARTS D’HIVER: Classical music – Events | Curiosities | Purchases | Catering | Night life
Photo: Marco Borggreve The cooler months are the perfect time to come indoors and experience all the culture Boston has to offer Classical music Although the Boston area is a hotbed of classical music, every once in a while something unique still happens, even in this saturated space. This is …
Read More »‘Encore Cabaret’ mixes Broadway, jazz and more at Appleton PAC
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – Hybrid vigor is on display in “Encore Cabaret,” a show with roots in Broadway musicals and branches everywhere. In the branches are young voices and top instrumental jazz musicians. Broadway songs are performed in a jazzy way. The show is an offshoot of Fox Cities Performing …
Read More »Goan who helped revive Marathi natyasangeet has passed away | Goa News
Margao: Famous classical singer and veteran Marathi theater artist Ramdas Kamat passed away on Saturday evening in Mumbai. He was 90 years old. Kamat is one of the few Goan to revive Marathi Natyasangeet in the 1960s, when the art form was going through difficult times. Born in Sakhali, Kamat …
Read More »RIP Neil: Tributes pour in for founder of the Shillong Chamber Choir
The founder and musical director of the Shillong Chamber Choir, Neil Nongkynrih, passed away on Wednesday evening in Mumbai, leaving behind a memorable legacy. According to a statement from the members and management of the choir, the recipient of Padma Shri died at 51, from “sepsis due to perforated peritonitis”. …
Read More »Back to the in-person format, BCMFest is hosting its 19th annual edition from January 13 to 16
Seamus Egan, an innovative and creative presence in Irish music over the past three decades, will make a special appearance at the 19th BCMFest (Boston Celtic Music Fest) which runs January 13-16. The festival for all ages, returning to an in-person format this year, will host four days of concerts, …
Read More »Moira Stuart and Margherita Taylor of Classic FM among the greatest figures of music in …
31 December 2021, 22:30 | Updated: December 31, 2021, 10:31 PM Moira Stuart is appointed CBE and Margherita Taylor receives MBE. Image: Classic FM The list of the winners of the Queen’s New Year’s Award for 2022 has been released and two Classic FM presenters are among the winners. Classic …
Read More »Digital music festival honors talented musicians
The 2021 International Digital Music Festival, which was hosted this month by the Shanghai Conservatory of Music and music production company Unisonar, provided a platform for educational institutions, businesses and local governments to to exchange ideas and cooperate in the field of digital music. Activities, including seminars and a game …
Read More »Lee Jung-jae named Breakout Star of 2021
LEE Jung-jae, who rose to fame this year on the hit Netflix show Squid game, was named one of the New York Times‘Breakout Stars of 2021 for TV. December 16, New York Times selected 13 works and personalities in different categories to highlight the stars who have shone on the …
Read More »Tabernacle Choir Christmas Concert Features Celtic Music, Catholic Narrator and “Sense of Oneness”
Neal McDonough, who plays with Megan Hilty, says humans need to spend less time “worrying about what the right church is” and more time being better people. (Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Actor and producer Neal McDonough chats with members of the media ahead of the Tabernacle Choir’s …
Read More »West Side Story: Steven Spielberg on the continued relevance of the gang musical and how it compares to ET | Ents & Arts News
Sixty years after the first screen adaptation of West Side Story, legendary director Steven Spielberg remade the film for a modern audience. When the musical was written in 1957, it was a version of Romeo and Juliet that reflected the issues of the time around gang warfare, racial divisions, and …
Read More »North Worcester County Symphony Orchestra debuts with holiday concert December 10-11 at Leominster Town Hall
LEOMINSTER – The North Worcester County Symphony Orchestra presents “A Little Holiday Magic” at Town Hall on December 10 and 11 at 7 p.m., the inaugural performance of the orchestra led by Jared Bloch who reports to the Aegis by StageWorks. The North Worcester County Symphony Orchestra performs ‘A Little …
Read More »Stephen Sondheim pays tribute to streaming | THIRTEEN
Christina Chevalier | November 29, 2021 Stephen Sondheim at Lincoln Center. Photo courtesy of PBS NewsHour. Legendary and beloved composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim passed away at the age of 91 on Friday, November 26. He leaves behind 12 Broadway musicals and legions of devotees. He started collecting the Tony …
Read More »PPO presents classical music through a series of online recitals
Given the ongoing pandemic, the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO) continues to seek alternative ways to serene audiences with classical music by hosting a series of online recitals through June 2022 at 8 p.m. A program of the OPP, the PPO Recital Concert Series replaces the annual face-to-face orchestral concert season …
Read More »New Village Arts reopens with the world premiere of the musical “Black Family Christmas”
This month, more than a dozen Christmas-themed plays and musicals open in theaters across San Diego County. They all have different themes and stories, but virtually all of them are told from a white perspective. That changes this weekend with the world premiere of “1222 Oceanfront: A Black Family Christmas” …
Read More »Friendswood Theater December shows include a holiday cabaret
It might be short-sleeved weather in Southeast Texas, but a holiday cabaret December 3-5 at the Purple Box Theater in Friendswood might get you humming “Let it Snow.” We’ve got a lot of songs, a great mix of Christmas carols and some of the best Christmas carols, and some you’ve …
Read More »Director Emily McLean goes from Animal Farm to Summer Rain
Director Emily McLean admits she’s set a bit of a brutal schedule for herself this year, going from the biting season of WA’s Black Swan State Theater Company at Animal Farm straight to Nick’s fun and nerdy Australian musical Summer Rain. Enright at WAAPA. What made it easier was the …
Read More »Keys Celebration Planned at Blennerhassett College | News, Sports, Jobs
The horn section of the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra. The symphony will present Celebration of Keys at 2:30 p.m. on November 14 at Blennerhassett School in Parkersburg. (Photo provided) Maestro Lawrence Loh of the Parkersburg West Virginia Symphony Orchestra. Tickets and information for the Keys Celebration on November 14 in …
Read More »San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra Receives $ 2 Million Donation – San Bernardino Sun
The San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra recently received a $ 2 million donation from the Paramo family. It is the largest donation the orchestra has received in its 93-year history, according to a press release, and the funds go to the orchestra’s endowment. âWe were overwhelmed by the generosity of this …
Read More »Bangarra announces 2021 David Page Music Fellows
Bangarra Dance Theater has announced its 2021 David Page Music Fellows. Wiradjuri wife Amy Flannery and Leon Rodgers, a descendant of the Worimi Nation, were selected for the program, which provides financial support to two First Nations composers as well as a mentorship opportunity in a collaborative and culturally safe …
Read More »LAURELS: CA&ES Lab wins first prize for safety
IN THIS COLUMN Laboratory Safety Award, six university and school laureates UC Davis and Christian Baldini Symphony Orchestra Franck Zalom, Department of Entomology and Nematology Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing, diversity award Safety Services announced its 2021 Laboratory Safety Award winners, one for each college and school with lab …
Read More »EBONY Announces Additional Details for 2021 EBONY Power 100 Presented by Verizon
Wayne Brady to host and perform at the annual awards ceremony Posted: October 20, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. CDT|Update: 36 minutes ago ATLANTA, 20 October 2021 / PRNewswire / – EBONY today announced that the Emmy Award-winning and GRAMMY-nominated actor, singer, comedian and television personality Wayne brady was chosen to …
Read More »“ESK” hits a kilometer home run in Fidelio
The Music Director in Action | Credit: Ugo Ponte by Beethoven Fidelio is not a thing. It is a “hybrid opera” of several elements, a marvelous mixture of Singspiel, romantic comedy, high drama, breathtaking tension, tearful lamentations and, in the finale, an overwhelming symphonic-choral celebration of life and freedom – …
Read More »Utah Arts Review »Blog Archive» Conductor Enrique Mazzola is passionate about bringing classical music to new audiences
Enrique Mazzola is conducting the Utah Symphony this weekend to music by Brahms, Verdi and Rota. Photo: Joe Mazza During the first months of the Covid-19 pandemic, conductor Enrique Mazzola was as scared of the future as most of us. âIn March of last year,â he said, âwhen the cancellations …
Read More »Wilkinson becomes musical director of the Sault Symphony Orchestra
Breadcrumb Links Local entertainment Author of the article: Brian kelly John Wilkinson attends an Annual General Meeting of the Sault Symphony Orchestra in January 2020. BRIAN KELLY SunMedia Content of the article The show is over for the longtime musical director of the Sault Symphony Orchestra, as the group’s brass …
Read More »Concert halls are back. But Visa arrears keep musicians out.
When the Seattle Symphony finally performed to a full audience last month for the first time in a year and a half, something was missing: its musical director, Danish conductor Thomas Dausgaard, who couldn’t get it. visa requirements to travel to the United States. The New York Philharmonic had to …
Read More »Symphony in C Brass and Organist Matthew Smith in concert at Haddonfield on November 7th
NEW | CHARACTERISTICS | OVERVIEW | EVENTS originally published: 10/11/2021 (COLLINGSWOOD, NJ) – The Symphony in C Brass, a 10-piece ensemble will collaborate with organist Matthew Smith for a free concert at Haddonfield United Methodist Church on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. The concert will be conducted by …
Read More »“One hundred days” and “Me! I do! “Hit the Colorado stadiums
Shaun (Runner Francisco) points to a future Abigail (Steph Holmbo) sometimes has trouble imagining. (Ryan Landell, provided by Aurora Fox) In the sweet and unique musical “Hundred Days” – on stage at Aurora Fox – two lovers walk through their years as a couple not by growing old in front …
Read More »Classic Bay Area scene has a bunch of surprises in October – East Bay Times
Opening nights, new works, covers and special events: the classic fall season blooms in October. It’s an exciting lineup, and here are some of the highlights you shouldn’t miss. Be sure to check the website of a venue or performing group for COVID security requirements before attending a live concert. …
Read More »Symphony NH reaches deal with dismissed conductor days before trial begins
September 28 – Just days before the trial began, Nashua-based Symphony New Hampshire settled a complaint filed by the music director he sacked in 2017. Jonathan McPhee, who had been music director for nine years when he was fired, was expected to claim at least $ 1 million in damages …
Read More »James Brown’s Funk partner Pee Wee Ellis dies at age 80
But the incessant tours and recordings with James Brown’s band were grueling, and in the late 1960s, Mr. Ellis decided to return to jazz. In the 1970s he arranged and conducted the music for complete albums by George Benson and Johnny Hammond; he has also recorded with Esther Phillips, Leon …
Read More »Springfield Symphony musicians stage their own concert amid battle over contract and orchestra’s future
SPRINGFIELD – The musicians of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra, who have not given a full live concert since early March 2020, will finally be back on stage in mid-October, led by their musical director and conductor from longtime Kevin Rhodes at Springfield Symphony Hall for an evening of music by …
Read More »Dallas Symphony and Fabio Luisi Vividly Present Strauss’ Rarely Heard “Italian Aus”
If you had closed your eyes to the Dallas Symphony Orchestra concert Thursday night, you might have imagined snapshots of an Italian countryside, a seaside, or Neapolitan festivities. This musical trip – a welcome change for many of us who avoided travel abroad during the pandemic – was thanks to …
Read More »Muti Extends To 2022-2023 As Music Director Of Chicago Symphony
Conductor Riccardo Muti has extended his contract as Music Director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra by one year until the 2022-2023 season Through RONALD BLUM Associated Press September 23, 2021, 8:00 p.m. ⢠3 minutes to read Share on FacebookShare on twitterEmail this article CHICAGO – Absent from Chicago since …
Read More »Wheeling Symphony Orchestra appoints Antoine Clark as deputy conductor | News, Sports, Jobs
ANTOINE T. CLARK The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra welcomes a new assistant conductor, Antoine T. Clark. A native of Virginia and a resident of Worthington, Ohio, Clark’s debut concert will be the WSO’s SoundBites concert on November 20 at the Scottish Rite Cathedral in downtown Wheeling. âI am delighted to join …
Read More »Prince George Symphony Orchestra presents live chamber music
The Prince George Symphony Orchestra is hosting chamber music concerts in the city starting this week. Serenade, with love songs, is the first show to premiere at the Hart Community Center on Saturday and Sunday. The Prince George Symphony Orchestra is hosting chamber music concerts in the city starting this …
Read More »Ojai Music Festival opens a new era with emerging talents
Here’s what was lost by moving the Ojai Music Festival from the second weekend in June to the third in September: The damn Delta variant stole a potential pink moment that could have given Ojai a unique end to the festival. The Sunday afternoon finale, still the busiest concert of …
Read More »Free Concert: Richmond County Orchestra Honors Memory of Board Member Dr. Dorothy Matthews with “Bach to the Beatles”
STATEN ISLAND, NY – The Richmond County Orchestra presents âBach to the Beatlesâ this Saturday, September 25 at 4 pm, a free concert in honor of the late Dr. Dorothy Matthews, physician and long-time member of the Board of Trustees. The concert is a nod to his taste for classical …
Read More »BSO and Andris Nelsons welcome returning audiences to Symphony Hall on September 30
The Boston Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Andris Nelsons are delighted to welcome audiences for the 2021-22 season opener on September 30, giving the first BSO concert for a live audience at Symphony Hall since March 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic necessitated the closure of the Room. Along with the …
Read More »Bangarra opens applications for the 2021 David Page Music Fellowship
Bangarra Dance Theater has announced that applications are open for the 2021 David Page Music Fellowship program. David Page works in the studio. Photo © Tiffany Parker. This photograph is used with permission from the Bangarra Dance Theater and the family of David Page. The proud Manaldjali and Nunukal man …
Read More »A cabaret star and an opera star take the stage …
“This show has been in the works for 10 years,” said countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo recently. He was talking about “Only an Octave Apart”, an indefinable event – A staged concert? A review, perhaps? – which he created with Justin Vivian Bond and which takes place at St. Ann’s Warehouse …
Read More »Helensburgh Orchestral Society to resume in-person rehearsals
MEMBERS of the Helensburgh Orchestral Society are preparing to celebrate their return to rehearsals in person at Victoria Halls next week. The band’s musicians have rehearsed online throughout the pandemic and received more than £ 7,800 from Creative Scotland to order a composition by composer Peter Longworth for the orchestra …
Read More »youth orchestra announces auditions, spring 2022 tour |
Greensboro, NC (Aug 24, 2021) – For 50 years, the Greensboro Youth Symphony Orchestra (GSYO) has provided some of the best musical experiences for the youth of the Triad. The GSYO is happy to announce the auditions for the 2021-2022 season! Auditions will take place by appointment, from September 17 …
Read More »SCA and LiSTNR expand their musical team
Two experienced music curators have been appointed to the LiSTNR team as its musical offering extends to more than 25 stations and more to come. Kate casey was promoted to Senior Curator of LiSTNR Music. She led music curation at the 25 LiSTNR stations and worked with SCA for nearly …
Read More »The Guggenheim Misogynist Music Marathon
A 45-year-old Icelandic artist introduced himself the other day to a singer-songwriter ensemble at the Guggenheim. âHello, my name is Ragnar Kjartansson and I am a recovering patriarch,â he said. “But just call me Raggi!” A few women laughed, and he continued, “And I’m shaking, I’m so emotional.” I think …
Read More »The Transcendance Theater Company presents ROAD TRIP
Transcendence Theater Company is celebrating the 10th anniversary season of Broadway Under The Stars and the return to Jack London State Historic Park with an all-new concert, ROAD TRIP !, until August 29. The first production plans have just been released. Under the musical direction of veteran Music Designer and …
Read More »Yue Bao ready for Chicago Symphony Orchestra debut in Ravinia
Only five or ten years ago, women on the podiums of symphony orchestras, large and small, remained a rarity. But with the rise of the #MeToo movement and the intensification of discussions about equity and diversity since the death of George Floyd in 2020, the situation is changing rapidly. A …
Read More »ShabbaTones returns with first in-person rehearsal since pandemic began
ShabbaTones members sang in unison as their voices echoed through UF Hillel’s room, marking the start of the choir’s first in-person practice session this year. ShabbaTones, a nonprofit Jewish choir from Gainesville, had its first in-person rehearsal at UF Hillel on Wednesday after a 16-month intermission due to the pandemic. …
Read More »Pooja Bhatt on 30 years of ‘Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin’: pundits said film was too risky
Actor Pooja Bhatt celebrated the 30th anniversary of “Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin” on Monday and recalled how there were people who dubbed the romantic comedy, along with Aamir Khan, “too risky”. Directed by Mahesh Bhatt and produced by Gulshan Kumar, the film was a big hit when it was …
Read More »A cabaret celebrating black musical theater opens the 2021 Stratford Festival on Tuesday
Breadcrumb Links New Local News Local entertainment Entertainment In some ways, the Stratford Festival will return to its roots next week when this year’s season opens under a canopy reminiscent of the tent that housed the company’s first production in 1953. Author of the article: Chris Montanini Neema Bickersteth (left), …
Read More »Springfield Contemporary Theater presents “SCT Sings Broadway Rock 2”
One of the few live performances to have taken place in Springfield during the height of the COVID shutdown last fall was the Springfield Contemporary Theater one-night concert “SCT Sings Broadway Rock”, performed at Mother’s Brewing Company, 215 S. Grant in downtown Springfield. SCT returns to Mother’s for “SCT Sings …
Read More »Wine evening, music at the Château Clark fundraiser | Local
The Butte Symphony and the Clark Chateau are hosting a joint fundraiser, “Notes on the Vine,” at 5:30 pm on Saturday July 10 at the Clark Chateau on the corner of Broadway and Washington streets. Montana’s oldest and original symphony orchestra will provide chamber music with classical guitarist and Butte …
Read More »New Documentary About Met Opera Music Director Yannick Nezet-Seguin Debuts in American Theaters Today
Yannick: an artist’s journey, a new documentary on Yannick Nézet-Séguin’s inspiring journey to become Music Director of the Metropolitan Opera, will debut today in more than 600 theaters across the United States. Yannick Nezet-Seguin, Music Director of the Metropolitan Opera, is the subject of a new documentary … [+] debuts …
Read More »New Music Director appointed for Wichita Falls Youth Symphony Orchestra
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) – Dr. Matthew Luttrell is the new Music Director of the Wichita Falls Youth Symphony Orchestra for the 2021-2022 season. Dr Luttrell says his new role will allow him to do different things that he hasn’t done in the past with the orchestra. Since 2018 Luttrell …
Read More »Lady Gaga: Born This Way, Tenth Anniversary Album Review
Lady Gaga was wrapped in raw beef when she ad her third album at the 2010 MTV VMAs. The meat dress was just a warm-up. Born like this, first released in May 2011, is a flex of electronic pop bravery as big as a Bosch canvas that loads between hair …
Read More »Born to Conduct: Meet the Rise of Music Directors on the Movie Charts | national news
In this October 17, 2012 file photo, the Philadelphia Orchestra rehearses with new music director and conductor Janic Nezesegin at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia. The new documentary “Yannick: An Artist’s Journey” shows that the musical director of the Metropolitan Opera has gone from the school stage to the conductor …
Read More »PSO returns to the stage this weekend – with a live audience
Eckart Preu may feel a little uncertain when the Portland Symphony Orchestra returns live in front of a live audience on Sunday night for the first of three outdoor summer concerts at Old Orchard Beach. âI did an event with real people in the same room, and I played the …
Read More »13 things to do this week in Las Vegas from June 25 to July 1, 2021
Here is a list of 13 things to do this week in Las Vegas for the week of June 25 to July 1: 1. The Las Vegas Philharmonic announced their 2021-22 season. Musical director Donato Cabrera will conduct 7 concerts featuring the music of Beethoven. Season passes are currently on …
Read More »Wolf Trap Presents “Thank You Community Concerts” Series This Weekend
Wolf Trap is officially open for in-person performances again after a year of pandemic closure. So what better way to celebrate than a series of âCommunity Thank You Concerts,â saluting frontline workers, education workers and healthcare workers? OMCP’s Jason Fraley gives an overview of Wolf Trap’s community thank-you concerts (part …
Read More »CONROE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PRESENTS Stars, Stripes & Symphony with Harvey Dunn of PaintJam, guest artist
Guest artist Harvey Dunn of PaintJam accompanies the orchestra, painting with a unique twist. Dunn will perform alongside the CSO during America the Beautiful and the Armed Forces Salute. Dunn wields an extraordinary brush and with talented, swift strokes brings an element of entertaining and artistic surprise to the night.) …
Read More »The Astana Opera House will present a series of open-air concerts
NUR-SULTAN – The Astana Opera House opens a summer season with a series of open-air concerts in the Kazakh capital Nur-Sultan, reports the theater press service. The concerts are organized with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Sports. The concerts will take place in front of the Affari …
Read More »A cappella for a cause | MIT News
In recognition of May as Asia Pacific American Heritage Month – a time dedicated to celebrating and recognizing the enduring contributions and influence of Asians and Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) to US History, Culture and Achievements – MIT Syncopasian recently created their first AAPI Advocacy Music Video. With …
Read More »Dawn Derow, Jeremie Michael and Chuck Flowers will join the next PIANO BAR LIVE!
Featuring new performers with every show, the award-winning weekly Piano Bar Live! (PBL!) Airs this Tuesday, June 8 at 7:15 p.m. ET, with the host Scott barbarino and guests Dawn Derow, Jeremiah Michel, Chuck Flowers, David LaMarr and Darnell White plus Mystery Guests and MORE! PBL! continues the long established …
Read More »Creative Cauldron Presents ‘Always… Patsy Cline’ Live & Outdoors
The creative cauldron presents Always … Patsy Cline, originally written and directed by Ted Swindley and based on a true story. This musical track follows the unlikely friendship between Patsy and a devoted fan, Houston housewife Louise Seger, through their letters, and features 19 of Cline’s timeless songs. Always … …
Read More »Blumenthal Performing Arts Appoints Dawn Anthony New Head of Community Impact
Blumenthal Performing Arts has announced that music teacher, author and playwright Dawn Anthony has joined the company’s Education department as Community Impact Manager. In his new role, Anthony will manage relationships, partnerships and programming to meet the diverse needs of the community with particular attention to diversity, inclusion and equity; …
Read More »Quad City Music Guild looking for staff for ‘Holiday Inn’
Quad-City Music Guild is looking for candidates for the Irving Berlin Holiday Inn production, which runs December 1-5, 2021. The rehearsal period for holiday production generally begins from early to mid-October. Positions to be filled include book director, music director, assistant. Book director / stage manager, musical director / accompanist, …
Read More »Solano Symphony set to celebrate 35th season – Times-Herald
The Solano Symphony, whose final season was cut short like so many other activities by COVID-19, is planning its 35th season starting in October. The symphony was founded in 1987 to enable local musicians to perform and expand their musical talent. It has become the distinguished orchestra that the residents …
Read More »Retired Symphony Director Presents ‘Lonnie’s Klein Favorite Memories’
By Mike Cook Lonnie Klein has brought many world-class musicians and singers to town to perform with the Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra (LCSO) during his 21 years as director. A few days before her retirement on May 31, Klein will release “Lonnie Klein’s Favorite Memories,” a free online collection of …
Read More »The song that angered Amitabh Bachchan: Rajesh Roshan reveals stories from his 6 iconic numbers
Choosing a song from Music Director Rajesh Roshan’s discography would be like picking a grain of sand. The music veteran has given us dozens of evergreen numbers over his nearly five-decade career, and his songs have stood the test of time. Having made his debut in film music in the …
Read More »A library that keeps growing: at home with Jude Froude of Indian Ink
LAWRENCE SMITH / Tips Jude Froude and her husband John Rosser enjoy books and sheet music. Jude Froude is the Managing Director of the Indian Ink Theater Company. She worked in the arts for almost 40 years and met her husband, John Rosser, while they both worked at the NZ …
Read More »NKU School of the Arts – Theater + Dance – ready to overcome pandemic – announces season 21-22
Northern Kentucky University’s School of the Arts has taken a proactive approach to ensuring the health, safety and well-being of the NKU campus and members of the community, including canceling shows. Now, SOTA hopes to start in-person productions for the 2021-2022 academic season, with events meeting all state guidelines. Further …
Read More »The conductor who shaped American orchestras
“For those who reached musical maturity with concert life in the United States in the 1930s and 1940s, her name may still have an aura,” Halina Rodzinski wrote in his memoirs, almost two decades after the death of his wife, the Polish conductor Artur Rodzinski. âFor those who are younger,â …
Read More »Exclusive: Orozco-Estrada on COVID cancels Houston Symphony return
Houston Symphony Andres Orozco-Estrada Photo: Houston Symphony Clearly Andrés Orozco-Estrada thought he would be in Houston this weekend to conduct the Houston Symphony as his season begins to end after a complicated year because his mother arrived a week ago. She flew to Houston from Colombia so that she could …
Read More »The pandemic year silenced culture, leaving the world stunned
RAVENNA, Italy (AP) – Conducor Riccardo Muti has once again reopened the Italian music season in his adopted city of Ravenna after another – and hopefully perhaps for the last – round of pandemic shutdowns. With a resolute nod and blow of the stick, the 79-year-old ended what had been …
Read More »La Scala takes a big step forward with a small audience
After suffering from coronavirus the devastation of the pandemic and lockdowns in the Italian region of Lombardy, La Scala is back: it opens its doors in Milan to a live audience – capped at 500 people, seated in balconies and dressing rooms – for the first time since October. On …
Read More »