Minnesota Orchestra Releases Recording of Mahler's Seventh Symphony by BWW News Desk
- June 05, 2020 Today, the Swedish label BIS Records released the latest album in the Minnesota Orchestra's ongoing Gustav Mahler symphonies recording series-a recording of Mahler's Seventh Symphony, conducted by Music Director Osmo Vänskä.
Acclaimed Cellist Hee-Young Lim Releases New CD by BWW News Desk
- June 05, 2020 For her latest CD on SONY Classical - 'Russian Cello Sonatas' - set for release on 5th June 2020, cellist Hee-Young Lim intentionally chooses works born out of tumultuous times in the lives of two Russian contemporaries: Sergei Rachmaninov and Sergei Prokofiev.
Vienna Philharmonic Leads The Way In Orchestra Reopenings by BWW News Desk
- June 04, 2020 As many orchestras around the world grapple with how to return to performing, The Vienna Philharmonic have taken matters into their own hands, and commissioned a study on the risk of spreading infections during musical performances. The study determined that there is a low risk of infection due to the spread of breathing air from musicians.
UK Radio Stations Celebrate the Return of Live Classical Music by BWW News Desk
- June 03, 2020 Rhinegold Publishing has reported that Radio stations throughout Europe are joining BBC Radio 3 broadcasting the station's Lunchtime Concerts from Wigmore Hall.
Sarasota Orchestra Announces MUSIC MOVES US - SMF EDITION by BWW News Desk
- June 01, 2020 To maintain a connection to the Sarasota-Manatee community following the cancellation of the 2020 Sarasota Music Festival (SMF), the festival's artistic leadership, fellows and faculty are producing a virtual collaboration with Sarasota Orchestra's Music Moves Us initiative.
VIDEO: Marissa Regni and Family Perform as Part of NSO @ Home LIVE by BWW News Desk
- June 01, 2020 This week's performance features NSO Principal Second Violin Marissa Regni as host and performer (on violin and ukulele!), along with her husband, author Henry Edwards, and daughter Sofie Edwards.
Sarasota Orchestra Cancels Summer Music Camp by BWW News Desk
- May 29, 2020 Sarasota Orchestra has made the difficult decision to cancel the Summer Music Camp. This decision was made in response to the current coronavirus global pandemic and based on risk factors that prevent the camp from operating while successfully supporting the health and safety of our campers, musicians, volunteers, staff, and wider community.
Pianist Sarah Cahill to Performs THE FUTURE IS FEMALE As A Livestream by BWW News Desk
- May 28, 2020 On Friday, June 5, 2020 at 8pm, Sarah Cahill, described as “a sterling pianist and an intrepid illuminator of the classical avant-garde” by The New York Times, will perform The Future is Female as a livestream performance presented by Old First Concerts.
Carolina Calvache's VIDA PROFUNDA Features Luba Mason, Ruben Blades And More by BWW News Desk
- May 28, 2020 Pianist, Composer and Arranger Carolina Calvache had released her second album as a bandleader, Vida Profunda on Sunnyside Records. On this dynamic new release, Calvache explores meaningful poetry by world-renowned poets, augmenting the text with her stunning compositions, lush instrumentation and striking vocal performances by Ruben Blades, Claudia Acuña, Haydee Milanes, Aubrey Johnson, Marta Gomez, Sofia Ribeiro, Luba Mason, Lara Bello, and Sara Serpa.
Pianist Igor Levit To Give 20-Hour, Livestreamed Performance Of Satie's VEXATIONS by BWW News Desk
- May 28, 2020 To raise awareness for the plight of artists worldwide amidst the coronavirus pandemic, pianist and 2018 Gilmore Artist Igor Levit gives a 20-hour, live-streamed, marathon performance transcending geographical borders and time zones.
Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival 2020 Concerts Postponed To 2021 by BWW News Desk
- May 27, 2020 Because of circumstances caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, this summer's Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival, Long Island's longest-running classical music festival, will not take place as originally planned. The five-week event, which presents a dozen concerts from late July into August in the Bridgehampton Presbyterian Church and other East Long Island locations, has postponed its 2020 concerts to the summer of next year.
DISCOVER THE FIREBIRD Honored With Two Telly Awards by BWW News Desk
- May 27, 2020 The Discovery Orchestra, whose teaching concerts have introduced classical music to millions across the nation, has just won two Telly Awards for its latest program Discover the Firebird, an interactive exploration of Igor Stravinsky's iconic Firebird Suite. Led by Founder and Artistic Director George Marriner Maull, The Orchestra has been honored with a Silver Award for Television: General Education and a Bronze Award for Television: General Cultural for the one-hour program airing now on public television stations across the U.S., bringing its total to nine Tellys since 2011. The Telly Awards honor excellence in video and television across all screens.
Tabea Debus Receives CAG's Innovation Award by BWW News Desk
- May 27, 2020 Concert Artists Guild has a long history of supporting innovative artists and is continuing this tradition with the Richard S. Weinert Award for Innovation in Classical Music.
STAY TŌNED With The Orchestra Now Offers Weekly Audio & Video Streams by BWW News Desk
- May 26, 2020 The Orchestra Now (TŌN) keeps the music coming through its new digital initiative STAY TŌNED, a free weekly series of audio and video streams, respectively available on Tuesdays and Thursdays, as well as other musical options that can be enjoyed on multiple platforms from home mask-free. The latest streaming event is an audio performance of Ives' Decoration Day on Tuesday, May 26. Online content is accessible at theorchestranow.org/stay-toned/ and on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @theorchnow. A detailed schedule follows below.