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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.
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: 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.
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.
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: 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.”
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.