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Pianist Jon Kimura Parker Becomes Artistic Director of Canada's Honens International Piano Competition
by Christina Mancuso - Mar 27, 2017


Canada's Honens International Piano Competition is pleased to announce the appointment of pianist Jon Kimura Parker as Artistic Director. Mr. Parker assumes his new role in January 2018.

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Celebrates BIG APPLE, 2/24-26
by BWW News Desk - Feb 24, 2017


The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and guest conductor Lahav Shani, in his Pittsburgh debut, perform landmark works honoring the city of New York by some of America's most celebrated composers during the BNY Mellon Grand Classics weekend, "Rhapsody in Blue," on February 24-26 at Heinz Hall.

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Celebrates BIG APPLE, 2/24-26
by Molly Tracy - Feb 9, 2017


The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and guest conductor Lahav Shani, in his Pittsburgh debut, perform landmark works honoring the city of New York by some of America's most celebrated composers during the BNY Mellon Grand Classics weekend, "Rhapsody in Blue," on February 24-26 at Heinz Hall.

BRASS AT SEA With Westwind Brass To Play Three Shows At Maritime Museum of San Diego, 12/12, 2/12, 5/7
by Molly Tracy - Nov 13, 2016


The Westwind Brass, San Diego's premier professional brass ensemble, and the San Diego Maritime Museum announce their upcoming series of concerts aboard the Steam Ferry Berkeley.

BWW Preview: World Premiere of JIMMY WEBB'S NOCTURNE FOR PIANO AND ORCHESTRA at Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center
by Peter Danish - Oct 19, 2016


BWW Previews: WORLD PREMIERE OF JIMMY WEBB'S NOCTURNE FOR PIANO AND ORCHESTRA at Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center

Original CHICAGO Cast Member David Sabella Makes Metropolitan Room Debut this November
by Liz Cearns - Oct 4, 2016


D. Sabella, original costar in Broadway's longest running American musical, CHICAGO, is celebrating the 20th anniversary of this iconic show with 4 special performances of  'LOOPIN THE LOOP - A celebration of CHICAGO and the music of Kander and Ebb' at the Metropolitan room, November 2, 9, 16, & 23, 9:30pm.

ArtsRock to Appoint Elliott Forrest as New Executive Director
by Jessica Fallon Gordon - Jun 17, 2016


The Board of ArtsRock has announced that Elliott Forrest, Artistic Director of the organization from its inception in 2008 will become the non-profit's first Executive Director starting July 1, 2016. Forrest will remain as Artistic Director in addition to his new role for ArtsRock who served over 2,000 audience members during their 2015-2016 Winter/Spring Season. Offering residents in and around Rockland County access to professional arts and multi-cultural programs all at reasonable ticket prices.

Second Annual ChoralFest USA Slated for Symphony Space Today
by BWW News Desk - Jun 4, 2016


The second annual ChoralFest USA - A Celebration of the Diversity of Choral Music in America, will be presented today, June 4 from 3 PM to 9 PM at Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway at 95th Street in Manhattan. Special guest will be American composer Peter Schickele.

Second Annual ChoralFest USA Slated for Symphony Space This June
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2016


The second annual ChoralFest USA - A Celebration of the Diversity of Choral Music in America, will be presented on Saturday, June 4 from 3 PM to 9 PM at Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway at 95th Street in Manhattan. Special guest will be American composer Peter Schickele.

Richmond Symphony to Close Season with Concert, 5/15
by Matt Smith - May 13, 2016


May 11, 2016 – Richmond, Virginia We invite you to join us for two upcoming Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra Program (YOP) spring concerts. Concerts presented by YOP highlight some of the region's top young musicians in which students from grades 2 to 12 make up four ensembles, ranging from beginner to advanced levels. The first concert will be held on Sunday, May 15 at 7pm and will feature the Youth Concert Orchestra led by Christopher Moseley, Camerata Strings led by Rebecca Jilcott, and String Sinfonietta led by Christie-Jo Adams.

American Chamber Ensemble Brings MUSIC, MARVEL AND MYSTICISM to National Opera Center Today
by BWW News Desk - Mar 12, 2016


The critically-acclaimed American Chamber Ensemble will perform Music, Marvel and Mysticism, the second concert of its 50th anniversary season today, March 12 - 2:00 PM at Marc A. Scorca Hall of The National Opera Center, 330 Seventh Avenue in Manhattan.

American Chamber Ensemble to Bring MUSIC, MARVEL AND MYSTICISM to National Opera Center
by BWW News Desk - Mar 2, 2016


The critically-acclaimed American Chamber Ensemble will perform Music, Marvel and Mysticism, the second concert of its 50th anniversary season on Saturday, March 12 - 2:00 PM at Marc A. Scorca Hall of The National Opera Center, 330 Seventh Avenue in Manhattan.

Brevard Music Center Stages 'Music Rivalry' for Super Bowl 50
by Matt Smith - Feb 5, 2016


Brevard, NC and Aspen, Colo.—Lady Gaga won't be the only one in the musical spotlight at Super Bowl 50. This Sunday, Brevard Music Center and Aspen Music Festival -- two of the country's most prestigious music institutions and summer festivals -- are putting their batons down, and fists up, to defend the honor of their respective football teams, the Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos. 

Canadian Brass and Jeffrey Brillhart Perform at Kimmel Center Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 17, 2015


The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts welcomes Canadian Brass and organist Jeffrey Brillhart back to the Verizon Hall stage tonight, October 17, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. This dynamic pair has not performed together at the Kimmel Center since 2012 and returns with an afternoon of wide-ranging repertoire from brass standards and original arrangements, to works for solo organ, as performed by Mr. Brillhart on the Fred J. Cooper Memorial Organ.

Canadian Brass and Jeffrey Brillhart to Perform at Kimmel Center This Month
by BWW News Desk - Oct 5, 2015


The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts welcomes Canadian Brass and organist Jeffrey Brillhart back to the Verizon Hall stage on October 17, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. This dynamic pair has not performed together at the Kimmel Center since 2012 and returns with an afternoon of wide-ranging repertoire from brass standards and original arrangements, to works for solo organ, as performed by Mr. Brillhart on the Fred J. Cooper Memorial Organ.

The Free Gile Series Welcomes ENSEMBLE CANADIAN BRASS to the Capitol Center for the Arts
by Sally Henry Fuller - Oct 3, 2015


The Free William H. Gile Series is pleased to welcome the world-renowned Canadian Brass ensemble to the Capitol Center for the Arts on Tuesday, December 14 for a performance featuring holiday favorites and arrangements drawn from the groups wide ranging repertoire. Tickets for this free concert are available Monday, November 9, at 11am.

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra to Present NEIGHBORHOOD WEEK, 8/31
by Matt Smith - Aug 4, 2015


PITTSBURGH – The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra presents “Neighborhood Week,” an entire week of classical orchestral and chamber music in some of Pittsburgh's most beloved locales. Beginning on Monday, August 31, the Pittsburgh Symphony will be bringing music to the community with different events each day through Friday, September 4. All details about Neighborhood Week, including locations and ticket information, can be found at pittsburghsymphony.org/neighborhood.

Brevard Music Center Opens 2015 Season with Pianist Andre Watts in All-Beethoven Program Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jun 20, 2015


The Brevard Music Center (BMC) will open its 2015 season tonight, June 20, with superstar pianist André Watts and BMC Principal Guest Conductor JoAnn Falletta in an all-Beethoven program.

Paul Hillier Leads Houston Chamber Choir in 'BALTIC SEA CHANGE' Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Feb 21, 2015


World-renowned conductor Paul Hillier makes his Houston debut leading the Houston Chamber Choir in passionate music from the Baltic Sea. In the late 1980s, the world watched in admiration as three little Baltic countries overthrew their oppressive Soviet regimes. Throughout their struggle for freedom the Baltic peoples gathered by the thousands to draw strength from choral music in what became known as 'The Singing Revolution.' We pay tribute to their courage and resolve in a concert of music by Arvo Part and his fellow composers from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.

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