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Grammy-Nominated ARC Ensemble Releases CHAMBER WORKS BY WALTER KAUFMANN
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2020
Continuing its dedication to the research, recovery and recording of marginalized composers and music lost to political suppression, ARC Ensemble presents “Chamber Works by Walter Kaufmann,” the fourth in its acclaimed series of Music in Exile recordings for Chandos. The CD is slated for release on August 28, 2020.
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Season Begins with a Special Live Streamed Performance
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2020
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra will launch its 2020-21 season with a live streamed concert that patrons can enjoy from home.
Cellist Diana Golden Releases TANBOU KACHE, an Album Celebrating The Art Music Of Haiti
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2020
On Friday, October 23, 2020, cellist Diana Golden releases Tanbou Kache, an album that celebrates Haiti's rich and fascinating art music traditions, on New Focus Recordings.
VIDEO: Esther Yoo Reveals Her Practice Tip As Part of the NY Phil's Practice 30 Series
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2020
Do you want to practice the way violinist Esther Yoo does? All you need is one simple tool that you probably have on your phone!
VIDEO: New York Philharmonic Launches the NY Phil Bandwagon
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2020
The New York Philharmonic is bringing live music to New York City in a new way. With New York City’s performance venues still closed, NY Phil Bandwagon pull-up concerts visit all five boroughs.
Australian Chamber Orchestra Announces First Live Public Performances
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2020
The Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO) has today announced its musicians will return to the concert hall for the first time in six months to present 'ACO Transfigured', a limited week-long season performed in front of a live audience. The socially distanced concerts will be performed at City Recital Hall, Sydney from 5-11 September 2020. 
VIDEO: Yefim Bronfman Performs Debussy's “Claire de lune” from Live with Carnegie Hall
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2020
Yefim Bronfman performs Debussy’s “Claire de lune” during Live with Carnegie Hall on April 23, 2020. 
VIDEO: Bach's Prelude from Partita No. 3 from Live with Carnegie Hall
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2020
Midori performs the Prelude from Bach’s Partita No. 3 in E Major for Solo Violin, BWV 1006, during Live with Carnegie Hall’s Isaac Stern Centenary celebration on July 21, 2020.
VIDEO: Bob Dylan's “Blowin' In the Wind” from Live with Carnegie Hall
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2020
Ute Lemper, Max Lemper-Tabatsky, and Vana Gierig perform Bob Dylan’s “Blowin’ In the Wind” during Live with Carnegie Hall on April 21, 2020.
Spektral Quartet Presents EXPERIMENTS IN LIVING Album Release Party on Zoom
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2020
Spektral Quartet will present an Album Release (Zoom) Party on Friday, August 28, 2020 at 7:30pm CT to celebrate Experiments in Living, released that day on New Focus Recordings.
Celebrate SUMMERFEST 2020 with Virtual Concerts on Jazzmobile TV
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2020
After the August 8premiere of The Central Park Conservancy and Jazzmobile Presents Great Jazz on the Great Hill, JazzmobileSUMMERFESThas taken to the 'airwaves' demonstrating that New York City's longest-running jazz festival is going strong!
VIDEO: NSO Kids and Pablo Ronderos Perform as Part of NSO @ Home LIVE
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2020
This week's episode, 'NSO Kids' features children of NSO members. Youth Fellowship Violist Pablo Ronderos also performs. Featuring works by Grieg, Hovhaness, Veracini and more! Hosted by Marissa Regni, NSO Principal Second Violin.
Naxos to Release Tobias Picker's 'Opera Without Words' and 'The Encantadas' Performed By The Nashville Symphony and Giancarlo Guerrero
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2020
On August 28, 2020, Naxos will release a recording featuring one of Tobias Picker's most performed symphonic works, The Encantadas, with narration by the composer, paired with Mr. Picker's newest symphonic work, Opera Without Words, in its world-premiere recording—both performed by the Nashville Symphony conducted by Music Director Giancarlo Guerrero.
The Chicago Center for Contemporary Composition's Grossman Ensemble Releases Debut Album, FOUNTAIN OF TIME
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2020
Today, The Chicago Center for Contemporary Composition's (CCCC) Grossman Ensemble releases its debut album, Fountain of Time, on its own imprint, CCCC Records.
Yo-Yo Ma Joins Raffi and Lindsay Munroe on 'For All You Do' – a Song of Thanks for Essential Workers
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2020
Releasing today, August 21, 2020, “For All You Do” is a new original song and heartfelt expression of thanks to all the helpers – frontline and behind the scenes – who are working on our behalf during this ongoing pandemic. The song was written by Raffi and features rising children’s artist, Lindsay Munroe and celebrated cellist, Yo-Yo Ma.
B&H Signs Composer Ana Sokolović
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2020
Boosey & Hawkes has announced the signing of Serbian-Canadian composer Ana Sokolović to its renowned roster. The Belgrade-born, Montreal-based composer has distinguished herself internationally through her imaginative, rhythm-driven compositions that range from critically acclaimed operas and orchestra works to powerful solo and chamber pieces.
The Wallis Announces Virtual U.S. Premiere Of ROMANTICS ANONYMOUS
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2020
The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts announces a one-time-only live-streamed broadcast of the Wise Children production of ROMANTICS ANONYMOUS, a new musical experience presented live from the UK's Bristol Old Vic, to benefit The Wallis, on Saturday, September 26, 2020, 1 pm (PDT).
VIDEO: Midori Performs Bach's Prelude from Partita No. 3 from Live with Carnegie Hall
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2020
Midori performs the Prelude from Bach’s Partita No. 3 in E Major for Solo Violin, BWV 1006, during Live with Carnegie Hall’s Isaac Stern Centenary celebration on July 21, 2020.
VIDEO: The Stretchy Legs Big Band Mashes Up James Bond Themes For Epic Performance
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2020
The Stretchy Legs Big Band has created a performance of all the James Bond themes rolled into one mega version of Adele's huge Bond theme.
VIDEO: New York Philharmonic Members Perform Valerie Coleman's 'Umoja'
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2020
New York Philharmonic celebrates the centennial of the 19th Amendment, ratified 100 years ago today, by sharing three pieces composed by American women. They have released a performance of an arrangement of a selection from Valerie Coleman’s “Umoja.”
What's Streaming: Classical Week Of August 24–30
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2020
WHAT'S STREAMING: CLASSICAL (WEEK OF AUGUST 24–30)
Albany Symphony Announces The Recording Release Of Two Major Works By Composer Christopher Theofanidis
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2020
The Albany Symphony has announced the release of its newest recording, featuring two gorgeous orchestral works by internationally acclaimed composer, Christopher Theofanidis.
Michael Tilson Thomas To Be Featured In Idagio's Global Concert Hall
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2020
Coming soon to IDAGIO's recently launched Global Concert Hall is Michael Tilson Thomas (MTT), Co-Founder and Artistic Director of the New World Symphony (NWS), conducting the orchestra in an NWS-commissioned elaboration of Berlioz's Harold in Italy by composer Steven Mackey.
Simone Dinnerstein Releases 'A Character Of Quiet' On Orange Mountain Music
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2020
On Friday, September 18, 2020, American pianist Simone Dinnerstein releases her next album, A Character of Quiet, on Orange Mountain Music. The album includes Philip Glass's Etudes No. 16, No. 6 and No. 2 paired with Franz Schubert's Piano Sonata in B-flat Major, D. 960.
18 Orchestras Receive Futures Fund Grants From League
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2020
Eighteen orchestras and youth orchestras have received grants of $30,000 each to spark a culture of innovation and learning in U.S. orchestras.

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