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Santa Barbara Symphony Unveils 24/25 Season Under Music And Artistic Director Nir Kabaretti


Santa Barbara Symphony has revealed its 24/25 season. See the full lineup!

Michael Feinstein And Storm Large Will Be SHAKEN AND STIRRED - with Classic Songs Reimagined At The McCallum


Two of McCallum Theatre's favorite artists join forces for the first time to present an unforgettable evening of music on Friday, February 15, at 8:00pm, and Saturday, February 16, at 8:00pm. Accompanied by a 7-piece band inspired by Louis Prima, with music ranging from the Great American Songbook to the music of the James Bond and "Mad Men" era,Michael Feinstein and Storm Large will present a performance of "Shaken and Stirred - Classic Songs Reimagined" with brilliant singing and amusing anecdotes.

Storm Large Returns to Houston Symphony with SINFUL Concert Series


Sensational vocalist Storm Large and guest conductor Bramwell Tovey return to the Houston Symphony for a "sinful" program of Weill, Richard Strauss and Scriabin titled The Seven Deadly Sins, 8 p.m. Nov. 2 and 3, and 2:30 p.m. Nov. 4 at Jones Hall.

Truly 'Back By Popular Demand' PINK MARTINI Returns To The McCallum With China Forbes And Storm Large


Pink Martini, a McCallum favorite returns for eight great shows Friday, February 9, through Thursday, February 15. In 1994 in his hometown of Portland, Thomas Lauderdale was working in politics, with the intention of eventually running for office. Like other eager politicians-in-training, he went to every political fundraiser under the sun, but was dismayed to find the music at these events underwhelming, lackluster, loud and un-neighborly. Drawing inspiration from music from all over the world, crossing genres of classical, jazz and old-fashioned pop, and hoping to appeal to conservatives and liberals alike, he founded the "little orchestra" Pink Martini in 1994 to provide beautiful and inclusive musical for political fundraisers for progressive causes such as civil rights, the environment and affordable housing.

Houston Symphony Announces 2018-19 Season


The Houston Symphony and Music Director Andr s Orozco-Estrada announced today details of the 2018-19 season, which marks Orozco-Estrada's fifth year as music director. Highlights of the season include conducting appearances by world-class violinists Joshua Bell and Itzhak Perlman; the world premiere of Aurora, a violin concerto by Houston Symphony Composer-in-Residence Jimmy L pez; and a semi-staged opera performance of Bart k's Bluebeard's Castle.

LA Chamber Orchestra to Present Two Premieres, Violinist Daniel Hope & Vocalist Storm Large


Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, led by Music Director Jeffrey Kahane, presents the US premiere of Kurt Weill's Song-Suite for Violin and Orchestra, arranged by Paul Bateman, and the West Coast Premiere of Bruce Adolphe's Violin Concerto 'I Will Not Remain Silent,' which is dedicated to Rabbi Joachim Prinz and his friendship with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., today, January 21, 8 pm, at the Alex Theatre in Glendale, and Sunday, January 22, 2017, 7 pm, at UCLA's Royce Hall.

LA Chamber Orchestra Presents LIFT EVERY VOICE, Today


Celebrating the unique ability of music and the arts to address challenging social and moral issues, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (LACO) presents LIFT EVERY VOICE, a three-week, city-wide series of free and ticketed concerts, conversations and community engagement curated by LACO Music Director Jeffrey Kahane from January 14 to 29, 2017, at venues across the Southland.  LIFT EVERY VOICE, conceived and curated by Kahane to explore themes of tolerance, compassion, cooperation and creativity along with the power of music to encourage understanding and promote peace, was inspired by the lives of human and civil rights champions Rabbi Joachim Prinz, composer Kurt Weill and Martin Luther King, Jr.  The series is a signature part of Kahane's 20th and final LACO season, which features programming that reflects his far-reaching impact, broad musical sensibilities, distinctive philosophical interests and tremendous artistic passion.  Among LIFT EVERY VOICE's highlights are the first Los Angeles performance since the 1950s of Weill's profound anti- apartheid musical Lost in the Stars, directed by Anne Bogart, and Weill/Brecht's satirical The Seven Deadly Sins with chanteuse Storm Large, both provocative works addressing weighty moral issues; violinist Daniel Hope featured on the U.S. premiere of Weill's Song-Suite For Violin and Orchestra arranged by Paul Bateman; the West Coast premiere of Bruce Adolphe's Violin Concerto “I Will Not Remain Silent”; a joint performance with the Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles (ICYOLA); and symposiums a chamber music program and film screenings. 

Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra Presents LIFT EVERY VOICE, A Three Week Series, 1/14-29


Celebrating the unique ability of music and the arts to address challenging social and moral issues, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (LACO) presents LIFT EVERY VOICE, a three-week, city-wide series of free and ticketed concerts, conversations and community engagement curated by LACO Music Director Jeffrey Kahane from January 14 to 29, 2017, at venues across the Southland. 

Looming Large! STORM LARGE Brings Sublime And Subversive American Songbook To The McCallum Theatre


The McCallum Theatre and Jim "Fitz" Fitzgerald present Storm Large and Le Bonheur, as part of the Fitz's Jazz Cafe series, for two performances on Wednesday, January 25, at 8:00pm and Thursday, January 26, at 8:00pm.Storm Large - musician, actor, playwright, author, awesome.  She shot to national prominence in 2006 as a finalist on the CBS show "Rock Star: Supernova," where despite having been eliminated in the week before the finale, Storm built a fan base that follows her around the world to this day.

Kurt Weill's Anti-Apartheid Musical LOST IN THE STARS Among LACO Series Lineup


Celebrating the unique ability of music and the arts to address challenging social and moral issues, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (LACO) presents LIFT EVERY VOICE, a three-week, city-wide series of free and ticketed concerts, conversations and community engagement curated by LACO Music Director Jeffrey Kahane from January 14 to 29, 2017, at venues across the Southland. 

LA Chamber Orchestra to Present Two Premieres, Violinist Daniel Hope & Vocalist Storm Large


Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, led by Music Director Jeffrey Kahane, presents the US premiere of Kurt Weill's Song-Suite for Violin and Orchestra, arranged by Paul Bateman, and the West Coast Premiere of Bruce Adolphe's Violin Concerto 'I Will Not Remain Silent,' which is dedicated to Rabbi Joachim Prinz and his friendship with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on Saturday, January 21, 8 pm, at the Alex Theatre in Glendale, and Sunday, January 22, 2017, 7 pm, at UCLA's Royce Hall.

LA Chamber Orchestra Presents LIFT EVERY VOICE, 1/14


Celebrating the unique ability of music and the arts to address challenging social and moral issues, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (LACO) presents LIFT EVERY VOICE, a three-week, city-wide series of free and ticketed concerts, conversations and community engagement curated by LACO Music Director Jeffrey Kahane from January 14 to 29, 2017, at venues across the Southland.  LIFT EVERY VOICE, conceived and curated by Kahane to explore themes of tolerance, compassion, cooperation and creativity along with the power of music to encourage understanding and promote peace, was inspired by the lives of human and civil rights champions Rabbi Joachim Prinz, composer Kurt Weill and Martin Luther King, Jr.  The series is a signature part of Kahane's 20th and final LACO season, which features programming that reflects his far-reaching impact, broad musical sensibilities, distinctive philosophical interests and tremendous artistic passion.  Among LIFT EVERY VOICE's highlights are the first Los Angeles performance since the 1950s of Weill's profound anti- apartheid musical Lost in the Stars, directed by Anne Bogart, and Weill/Brecht's satirical The Seven Deadly Sins with chanteuse Storm Large, both provocative works addressing weighty moral issues; violinist Daniel Hope featured on the U.S. premiere of Weill's Song-Suite For Violin and Orchestra arranged by Paul Bateman; the West Coast premiere of Bruce Adolphe's Violin Concerto “I Will Not Remain Silent”; a joint performance with the Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles (ICYOLA); and symposiums a chamber music program and film screenings. 

Kurt Weill Foundation Names Jonathon Heyward 2016-17 Conducting Fellow


The Kurt Weill Foundation has announced the appointment of Jonathon Heyward as the recipient of the 2016-2017 Julius Rudel/Kurt Weill Conducting Fellowship.

LA Chamber Orchestra Announces 2016-17 Season


Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (LACO), one of the nation's premier orchestras as well as a leader in presenting wide-ranging repertoire and adventurous commissions, announces its 2016-17 season, its final under the leadership of esteemed Music Director Jeffrey Kahane, who steps down at the end of the season, concluding an unprecedented and extraordinary 20-year tenure at the Orchestra's artistic helm, the longest in LACO history. The sweeping and deeply personal season commemorates Kahane's remarkable legacy, spotlights his exceptional rapport with the Orchestra and features some of the world's leading musicians.

BWW Review: With DECLASSIFIED, Storm Large, Hudson Shad, and the National Symphony Go a Little Out of the Box


A little bit of this and that, a little bit zany and off-kilter, there was something for everyone to enjoy.

Storm Large Returning to Feinstein's at the Nikko in April


Following two previous sold-out engagements, Storm Large of Pink Martini fame returns to Feinstein's at the Nikko with an all-new show for three performances - Thursday, April 14 (8 p.m.), Friday, April 15 (8 p.m.) and Saturday, April 16 (7 p.m.). Be swept away by the voice, beauty and visceral talent of Storm Large, an artist who truly lives up to her name. The Napa Valley Register hails, 'Natural talent like hers comes along only once in a stadium full of wannabes' and Critical Jazz proclaims, 'A new cool sophistication is coming to the tightly clustered female vocal jazz pack and her name is Storm Large.' Tickets for Storm Large range in price from $45 - $65 and are available now by calling 866.663.1063 or visiting www.ticketweb.com.

Pink Martini's Storm Large Returns to Feinstein's at the Nikko This Weekend


After playing to sold-out crowds last October, Storm Large of Pink Martini fame returns to Feinstein's at the Nikko for three performances only with her new show, Taken By Storm, tonight, May 28 (8 p.m.), Friday, May 29 (8 p.m.) and Saturday, May 30 (7 p.m.).

Pink Martini's Storm Large Will Return to Feinstein's at the Nikko, 5/28-30


After playing to sold-out crowds last October, Storm Large of Pink Martini fame returns to Feinstein's at the Nikko for three performances only with her new show, Taken By Storm, on Thursday, May 28 (8 p.m.), Friday, May 29 (8 p.m.) and Saturday, May 30 (7 p.m.). Be swept away by the voice, beauty and visceral talent of Storm Large, an artist who truly lives up to her name. The Napa Valley Register hails, "Natural talent like hers comes along only once in a stadium full of wannabes" and Critical Jazz proclaims, "A new cool sophistication is coming to the tightly clustered female vocal jazz pack and her name is Storm Large." Tickets for Storm Large range in price from $35 - $50 and are on-sale now and available by calling 866.663.1063 or visiting www.ticketweb.com.

Peliroja, LARGO, GOD HATES THIS SHOW, Penny Arcade and More Set for Joe's Pub This Week


Joe's Pub at the Public has announced its upcoming performances from October 29 - November 9, 2014. Details below!

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