Legacy Foundation Of PBC Applauds Scholarship Recipients & Schedules Auditions For Young Musicians
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2019
The Legacy Foundation of Palm Beach County, an extension of the outreach programs of The Palm Beach Pops, will be hosting its biannual auditions for promising young musicians later this month. The auditions are not open to the public and are not publicized in advance.
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2019
The Legacy Foundation of Palm Beach County, an extension of the outreach programs of The Palm Beach Pops, will be hosting its biannual auditions for promising young musicians later this month. The auditions are not open to the public and are not publicized in advance.
Kelly Hall-Tompkins' Music Kitchen Makes Carnegie Hall Debut This Spring
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2019
Music Kitchen, an organization founded and led by concert violinist and entrepreneur Kelly Hall-Tompkins, will make its debut at Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 7:30 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2019
Music Kitchen, an organization founded and led by concert violinist and entrepreneur Kelly Hall-Tompkins, will make its debut at Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 7:30 p.m.
ASPECT Chamber Music Series Presents Haunted Minds Feat. The Ariel Quartet
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2019
The ASPECT Chamber Music Series continues its fourth New York City season of illuminating performances with Haunted Minds on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at 7:30pm at the Italian Academy of Columbia University. The concert features the Ariel Quartet in Bartók's String Quartet No. 1 and Shostakovich's String Quartet No. 8.
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2019
The ASPECT Chamber Music Series continues its fourth New York City season of illuminating performances with Haunted Minds on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at 7:30pm at the Italian Academy of Columbia University. The concert features the Ariel Quartet in Bartók's String Quartet No. 1 and Shostakovich's String Quartet No. 8.
Joan and Sanford I. Weill to Become Carnegie Hall's First $100 Million Lifetime Donors
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2019
Carnegie Hall today announced that, thanks to a generous $14.6 million gift, Joan and Sanford I. Weill and The Weill Family Foundation have earned the unique distinction of becoming the first private donors in Carnegie Hall's history to reach the $100 million threshold in cumulative lifetime giving.
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2019
Carnegie Hall today announced that, thanks to a generous $14.6 million gift, Joan and Sanford I. Weill and The Weill Family Foundation have earned the unique distinction of becoming the first private donors in Carnegie Hall's history to reach the $100 million threshold in cumulative lifetime giving.
Violinist Midori Tours Vivian Fung's BIRDSONG
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2019
Internationally acclaimed violinist Midori will tour JUNO Award-winning Canadian composer Vivian Fung's Birdsong to DC, NYC, and London from November 2-8, 2019. Commissioned by the Delaware Chamber Music Festival through the DeRosa Family Fund, Fung's 10-minute long Birdsong was premiered in June, 2012 in Wilmington, Delaware by violinist Kristin Lee and pianist Conor Hanick. Birdsong was written in memoriam of Julian Rodescu and showcases the virtuosity of both piano and violin, with quick runs, intense rhythmic passages, and exploration of improvisational moments. The title refers to the birdcalls of the opening and closing, as well as the general rhapsodic nature of the violin in this piece.
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2019
Internationally acclaimed violinist Midori will tour JUNO Award-winning Canadian composer Vivian Fung's Birdsong to DC, NYC, and London from November 2-8, 2019. Commissioned by the Delaware Chamber Music Festival through the DeRosa Family Fund, Fung's 10-minute long Birdsong was premiered in June, 2012 in Wilmington, Delaware by violinist Kristin Lee and pianist Conor Hanick. Birdsong was written in memoriam of Julian Rodescu and showcases the virtuosity of both piano and violin, with quick runs, intense rhythmic passages, and exploration of improvisational moments. The title refers to the birdcalls of the opening and closing, as well as the general rhapsodic nature of the violin in this piece.
BWW Review: THE ATHENS PHILHARMONIC DEBUTS AT CARNEGIE HALL
by Peter Danish - October 13, 2019
THE ATHENS PHILHARMONIC 'MAHLER 2ND' at Carnegie Hall
by Peter Danish - October 13, 2019
THE ATHENS PHILHARMONIC 'MAHLER 2ND' at Carnegie Hall
Dr Thokozani Mhlambi Performs Zulu Song Cycle
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2019
The South African State Theatre is excited to present two exclusive nights of 24 and 25 October with the internationally recognized cellist and composer Dr Thokozani Mhlambi, performing compositions from his acclaimed album titled Zulu Song Cycle, live in an intimate Sibusiso Khwinana Theatre at Africa's largest the theatre complex, the State Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2019
The South African State Theatre is excited to present two exclusive nights of 24 and 25 October with the internationally recognized cellist and composer Dr Thokozani Mhlambi, performing compositions from his acclaimed album titled Zulu Song Cycle, live in an intimate Sibusiso Khwinana Theatre at Africa's largest the theatre complex, the State Theatre.
Rinaldo Alessandrini & Concerto Italiano Perform Overtures Of Three Johann Bachs On New Album
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2019
On November 8, 2019, Naïve Classiques will release an album of Bach Ouvertures performed by Concerto Italiano and harpsichordist and director Rinaldo Alessandrini.
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2019
On November 8, 2019, Naïve Classiques will release an album of Bach Ouvertures performed by Concerto Italiano and harpsichordist and director Rinaldo Alessandrini.
Jakub Hrusa To Conduct with Alisa Weilerstein as Soloist
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2019
Jakub Hrusa will return to the New York Philharmonic to conduct Saint-Saëns's Cello Concerto No. 1 with Alisa Weilerstein as soloist; Borodin's Symphony No. 2; and Dvořák's Symphony No. 6, Thursday, November 21, 2019, at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, November 22 at 11:00 a.m.; and Saturday, November 23 at 8:00 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2019
Jakub Hrusa will return to the New York Philharmonic to conduct Saint-Saëns's Cello Concerto No. 1 with Alisa Weilerstein as soloist; Borodin's Symphony No. 2; and Dvořák's Symphony No. 6, Thursday, November 21, 2019, at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, November 22 at 11:00 a.m.; and Saturday, November 23 at 8:00 p.m.
American Symphony Orchestra Opens Its Season At Carnegie Hall With Elgar's THE KINGDOM
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2019
The 58th season of American Symphony Orchestra's Vanguard series at Carnegie Hall will open on October 31 with Music Director Leon Botstein leading the ASO in a performance of Edward Elgar's great choral work, The Kingdom, the second of Elgar's incomplete trilogy of oratorios.
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2019
The 58th season of American Symphony Orchestra's Vanguard series at Carnegie Hall will open on October 31 with Music Director Leon Botstein leading the ASO in a performance of Edward Elgar's great choral work, The Kingdom, the second of Elgar's incomplete trilogy of oratorios.
Qatar Wins Bid to Host World Symposium of Choral Music in 2023
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 10, 2019
Following a successful bid by Qatar National Choral Association, supported by Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC), Qatar has won the rights to host the World Symposium of Choral Music in 2023. Held once every three years, the International Federation of Choral Music's (IFCM) flagship event is considered the most prestigious non-competitive choral event and will attract 2000-4000 international delegates to the country, reinforcing its position as a hub for cultural events.
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 10, 2019
Following a successful bid by Qatar National Choral Association, supported by Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC), Qatar has won the rights to host the World Symposium of Choral Music in 2023. Held once every three years, the International Federation of Choral Music's (IFCM) flagship event is considered the most prestigious non-competitive choral event and will attract 2000-4000 international delegates to the country, reinforcing its position as a hub for cultural events.
BWW Previews: THE ATHENS PHILHARMONIC 'MAHLER 2ND' at Carnegie Hall
by Peter Danish - October 09, 2019
THE ATHENS PHILHARMONIC 'MAHLER 2ND' at Carnegie Hall
by Peter Danish - October 09, 2019
THE ATHENS PHILHARMONIC 'MAHLER 2ND' at Carnegie Hall
GatherNYC Continues Weekly Sunday Morning Concerts with Jenny Lin
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2019
The revolutionary concert series GatherNYC continues its mindful musical mornings this Sunday with pianist Jenny Lin, described by The Washington Post as 'surely one of the most interesting pianists in America right now', and continues the following Sunday with Carr-Petrova, celebrating their album Novel Voices, inspired by their Novel Voices Refugee Aid Project. Concerts take place at 11am at SubCulture, with doors at 10:30 for complimentary coffee, pastry and community.
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2019
The revolutionary concert series GatherNYC continues its mindful musical mornings this Sunday with pianist Jenny Lin, described by The Washington Post as 'surely one of the most interesting pianists in America right now', and continues the following Sunday with Carr-Petrova, celebrating their album Novel Voices, inspired by their Novel Voices Refugee Aid Project. Concerts take place at 11am at SubCulture, with doors at 10:30 for complimentary coffee, pastry and community.
Nimrod Borenstein Composes For Top Hong Kong Piano Competition
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2019
Rising composer Nimrod Borenstein is in demand these days from leading music competitions - this week his Mephisto piano etude will receive its world premiere, 15 times over as it were, from all the semi-finalists at the Hong Kong International Piano Competition. Every day from October 7th to 14th will see two competitors play the new work, which was specially commissioned from Borenstein by the competition.
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2019
Rising composer Nimrod Borenstein is in demand these days from leading music competitions - this week his Mephisto piano etude will receive its world premiere, 15 times over as it were, from all the semi-finalists at the Hong Kong International Piano Competition. Every day from October 7th to 14th will see two competitors play the new work, which was specially commissioned from Borenstein by the competition.
Conspirare Opens Season with 12 Guitars and Grammy Award-Winning Vocalists
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2019
2019 Texas Medal of Arts recipient Conspirare opens its 2019-20 season with The Singing Guitar, featuring Conspirare vocalists and the Grammy Award winning Los Angeles Guitar Quartet, Texas Guitar Quartet andAustin Guitar Quartet. Presented in conjunction with Austin Classical Guitar.
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2019
2019 Texas Medal of Arts recipient Conspirare opens its 2019-20 season with The Singing Guitar, featuring Conspirare vocalists and the Grammy Award winning Los Angeles Guitar Quartet, Texas Guitar Quartet andAustin Guitar Quartet. Presented in conjunction with Austin Classical Guitar.
Naumburg Presents Pianist Albert Cano Smit In His NY Debut
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2019
Albert Cano Smit, age 22, is a student at Juilliard where he studies with Robert McDonald. Since winning the Naumburg piano award in 2017 he has performed as a soloist and chamber musician in the U.S., Europe and Asia. He has been hailed by CBC Music for his 'dazzling technique and emotional dexterity.'
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2019
Albert Cano Smit, age 22, is a student at Juilliard where he studies with Robert McDonald. Since winning the Naumburg piano award in 2017 he has performed as a soloist and chamber musician in the U.S., Europe and Asia. He has been hailed by CBC Music for his 'dazzling technique and emotional dexterity.'
Oratorio Society of New York Opens Season with Rachmaninoff & Duruflé
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2019
The Oratorio Society of New York begins its four-concert 2019-20 season on Tuesday, November 5, with a special program at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine.
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2019
The Oratorio Society of New York begins its four-concert 2019-20 season on Tuesday, November 5, with a special program at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine.
Recovered from Cancer, Michael Wolff Sets 2020 Album, New Tour Dates
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2019
Acclaimed jazz pianist Michael Wolff has confirmed new tour dates for the months ahead, with multiple shows in Cleveland, Long Beach LI and New York City. The upcoming concerts mark a fresh start for Wolff, following his recent recovery from aggressive cancer.
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2019
Acclaimed jazz pianist Michael Wolff has confirmed new tour dates for the months ahead, with multiple shows in Cleveland, Long Beach LI and New York City. The upcoming concerts mark a fresh start for Wolff, following his recent recovery from aggressive cancer.
VIOLINS OF HOPE Comes to Canada
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2019
The Montreal Holocaust Museum, in collaboration with the Orchestre Métropolitain, present The Violins of Hope, a concert under the direction of the internationally-renowned Dutch conductor Vincent De Kort. Following select performances in Europe and the United States, the Violins of Hope will be played for the first time in Canada by musicians of the Orchestre Métropolitain at Maison symphonique de Montréal, Place des Arts on Saturday, November 2nd at 7:30 pm.
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2019
The Montreal Holocaust Museum, in collaboration with the Orchestre Métropolitain, present The Violins of Hope, a concert under the direction of the internationally-renowned Dutch conductor Vincent De Kort. Following select performances in Europe and the United States, the Violins of Hope will be played for the first time in Canada by musicians of the Orchestre Métropolitain at Maison symphonique de Montréal, Place des Arts on Saturday, November 2nd at 7:30 pm.
The Orchestra Now Begins Fall Season In NYC With SIGHT & SOUND Series At Met Museum
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2019
The Orchestra Now (TŌN) will open its 2019 fall season in New York City on Oct. 27 with Strauss' Don Quixote & The Last Knight, the first of three programs in its popular Sight & Sound series at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Emperor Maximilian I of Austria, often referred to as “the last knight,” was passionate about the exploration of chivalry and armor. There is no more influential tale of knighthood than Cervantes' Don Quixote, which inspired Strauss' “Fantastic Variations on a Theme of Knightly Character,” the composer's moving musical realization of Quixote's chivalric journey. Both soloists at this performance are talented young TŌN musicians: cellist Lucas Button, a Syracuse native, and Peruvian violist Leonardo Vásquez Chacón.
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2019
The Orchestra Now (TŌN) will open its 2019 fall season in New York City on Oct. 27 with Strauss' Don Quixote & The Last Knight, the first of three programs in its popular Sight & Sound series at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Emperor Maximilian I of Austria, often referred to as “the last knight,” was passionate about the exploration of chivalry and armor. There is no more influential tale of knighthood than Cervantes' Don Quixote, which inspired Strauss' “Fantastic Variations on a Theme of Knightly Character,” the composer's moving musical realization of Quixote's chivalric journey. Both soloists at this performance are talented young TŌN musicians: cellist Lucas Button, a Syracuse native, and Peruvian violist Leonardo Vásquez Chacón.
Santtu-Matias Rouvali To Conduct NY Premiere Of Bryce Dessner's WIRES
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2019
Santtu-Matias Rouvali will make his New York Philharmonic debut conducting the New York Premiere of Bryce Dessner's Wires, featuring the composer (lead guitarist of The National) on electric guitar in his Philharmonic debut; Tchaikovsky's Romeo and Juliet, Overture-Fantasy; and Sibelius's Symphony No. 1. The program will take place on Thursday, November 14, 2019, at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, November 15 at 8:00 p.m.; and Saturday, November 16 at 8:00 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2019
Santtu-Matias Rouvali will make his New York Philharmonic debut conducting the New York Premiere of Bryce Dessner's Wires, featuring the composer (lead guitarist of The National) on electric guitar in his Philharmonic debut; Tchaikovsky's Romeo and Juliet, Overture-Fantasy; and Sibelius's Symphony No. 1. The program will take place on Thursday, November 14, 2019, at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, November 15 at 8:00 p.m.; and Saturday, November 16 at 8:00 p.m.
GMCLA Announces 2019-2020 Season To Include Two World Premieres
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2019
Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles (GMCLA), one of the country's longest-running and largest LGBTQ arts organizations, today announced its SEASON 41 Concerts, to be held at the Alex Theatre in Glendale and Walt Disney Concert Hall.
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2019
Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles (GMCLA), one of the country's longest-running and largest LGBTQ arts organizations, today announced its SEASON 41 Concerts, to be held at the Alex Theatre in Glendale and Walt Disney Concert Hall.
Pacific Symphony Celebrates The Diverse Sounds Of America With A Night Headlined By Gershwin's Beloved Works
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2019
Take a break from the typical European concert fare and journey through the diverse, musical sounds of America as Pacific Symphony welcomes guest conductor Mei-Ann Chen along with guest artist Aaron Diehl for “Rhapsody in Blue,” a program featuring the works of three prolific American composers—George Chadwick, Florence Price and George Gershwin. Works to be performed include “Jubilee” from George Chadwick's “Symphonic Sketches,” Florence Price's “Dances in the Canebrakes” and Piano Concerto in One Movement, and George Gershwin's “Rhapsody in Blue” and “An American in Paris.”
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2019
Take a break from the typical European concert fare and journey through the diverse, musical sounds of America as Pacific Symphony welcomes guest conductor Mei-Ann Chen along with guest artist Aaron Diehl for “Rhapsody in Blue,” a program featuring the works of three prolific American composers—George Chadwick, Florence Price and George Gershwin. Works to be performed include “Jubilee” from George Chadwick's “Symphonic Sketches,” Florence Price's “Dances in the Canebrakes” and Piano Concerto in One Movement, and George Gershwin's “Rhapsody in Blue” and “An American in Paris.”
ODC Announces New Writer-in-Residence Sima Belmar
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2019
ODC, a cultural, creative, and community hub comprised of a world class dance company, a presenting theater, and a dance school, announces Sima Belmar as its new Writer-in-Residence, effective immediately.
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2019
ODC, a cultural, creative, and community hub comprised of a world class dance company, a presenting theater, and a dance school, announces Sima Belmar as its new Writer-in-Residence, effective immediately.
DCINY Presents Holiday Concerts At Carnegie Hall Starting November 17
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2019
Distinguished Concerts International New York (DCINY) celebrates the holiday season bringing traditional and new holiday music to Carnegie Hall's Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage. Concerts feature composers Joseph Martin and Heather Sorenson, Grammy Award winner Eric Whitacre, Mark Hayes and Pepper Choplin, and Maestro Jonathan Griffith. Tickets start at $20. For tickets and information, visit DCINY.
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2019
Distinguished Concerts International New York (DCINY) celebrates the holiday season bringing traditional and new holiday music to Carnegie Hall's Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage. Concerts feature composers Joseph Martin and Heather Sorenson, Grammy Award winner Eric Whitacre, Mark Hayes and Pepper Choplin, and Maestro Jonathan Griffith. Tickets start at $20. For tickets and information, visit DCINY.
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