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Premieres & Pairings Present Clarinetist Piercy & Pianist Yoon In Concert by BWW News Desk
- May 01, 2019 Critically acclaimed clarinetist and hichiriki player Thomas Piercy continues his frequent concerts of premiering music composed for him by composers from around the world. The young composers in this concert come from Iran, France, China, Japan, and Thailand. The May 17th concert at Tenri Cultural Center will present seven premieres of solos and duos composed for clarinet/bass clarinet, hichiriki and piano. Pianist Jiung Yoon joins Mr. Piercy in these premieres as well as performing his own Piano Pairings: '...but I repeat myself...' a program of minimalist/repetivist piano music pairings.
Powerhouse Pianist Karine Poghosyan Returns to Zankel Hall on May 30th by Sarah Hookey
- May 01, 2019 Following her critically acclaimed debut last year, Armenian-American pianist Kariné Poghosyan returns to Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall with Music of My Soul, a program that is perhaps Poghosyan at her most authentic yet.
Valley Of The Moon Music Festival Performs Concert On May 19 by BWW News Desk
- April 30, 2019 Next month, musicians from Valley of the Moon Music Festival will offer a special preview performance of their fifth anniversary season celebrating Europe's powerful 19th century salonnières, women of power and influence who shaped the musical culture of their day. Hosted by the Madrone Estate at Valley of the Moon Winery in Glen Ellen, the concert on Sunday, May 19 highlights the relationship between Tchaikovsky and his eccentric patron Nadezhda von Meck. Tickets at $40 are now on sale at valleyofthemoonmusicfestival.tix.com.
BWW Review: THE SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA at The Jacobs Music Center by Ron Bierman
- April 30, 2019 David Danzmayr returned as guest conductor this season to lead the San Diego Symphony Orchestra in a program that began and ended with Finland's greatest composer, Jean Sibelius. In between came the virtuosic horn concerto by the most successful contemporary American composer of classical music, John Williams.
BISQC Announces 2019 Competing Quartets by BWW News Desk
- April 30, 2019 Ten of the world's finest quartets will compete for the most coveted prize in chamber music at the 13th Banff International String Quartet Competition (BISQC) in Banff, Alberta, Canada. Chosen by a preliminary jury of internationally celebrated musicians, these 10 quartets were selected from a competitive pool of applicants representing 5 of the world's 7 continents. They will showcase their exceptional skill during five rounds of intense competition from August 26 September 1, 2019. The quartets will be competing for over $300,000 in cash and prizes, one of the most generous awards in chamber music internatonally.
The Orchestra Now Presents ABSTRACTION IN MUSIC & ART At The Met Museum, On May 19 by BWW News Desk
- April 29, 2019 The Orchestra Now (TON) will perform the final performance this season of its frequently sold-out Sight & Sound series at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on Sunday, May 19 at 2 pm. The concert features the New York premiere of one of Morton Feldman's lesser-known early works, Orchestra, along with Anton Webern's Six Pieces for Orchestra, in a program titled Abstraction in Music & Art.
Boston Philharmonic Orchestra Announces 2019-2020 Season Concerts by BWW News Desk
- April 29, 2019 The Boston Philharmonic today announces its 2019-2020 season, featuring a series of four programs by the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra (BPO) and three programs by the Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (BPYO), all led by Maestro Benjamin Zander. Marking the BPO's 41st anniversary, the season continues the orchestra's tradition of bringing exciting soloists to Boston audiences and presenting thrilling performances of orchestral masterpieces. The BPO concerts are paired with Maestro Zander's popular pre-concert talks, engaging classical music novices and aficionados alike in the concert experience.
Announcing Long Island Concert Orchestra At Patchogue Theatre by BWW News Desk
- April 25, 2019 Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts presents Long Island Concert Orchestra performing 'International Stars of Tango' on Sunday, May 19 at 3pm. Ticket prices range between $25 - $55, plus applicable fees. Purchase online, by phone or at the box office. For more information, visit PatchogueTheatre.org, call the Patchogue Theatre Box Office at 631-207-1313, or stop by 71 East Main Street, Patchogue, NY.
Orchestra of St. Luke's Announces 2019–2020 Season by BWW News Desk
- April 25, 2019 Orchestra of St. Luke's (OSL) announced details of its 2019–2020 season—the Orchestra's 45th—including a season-wide celebration of Beethoven's 250th birthday in programs on its signature Chamber Music Series, orchestra concerts presented by Carnegie Hall, and free school concerts.
Chris Pinnella To Debut Stunning New Concert In Support Of The Hope Center by BWW News Desk
- April 24, 2019 The HOPE Center and HOPE Sheds Light are proud to present Nationally Acclaimed vocalist Chris Pinnella (Trans-Siberian Orchestra) as he premieres a stunning new concert. Join Pinnella for an evening featuring powerhouse vocals, a 15 Piece Orchestra, and stunning original arrangements by Pinnella and Broadway composer / music director Justin Hornback (Hello Dolly, The Band's Visit, School of Rock & More).
Colburn School Playlists Now Available On Primephonic by BWW News Desk
- April 23, 2019 The Colburn School, one of the country's leading performing arts institutions, and Primephonic, a premiere streaming service dedicated to classical music, have partnered to offer dedicated playlists featuring recordings of Colburn School's esteemed alumni, faculty and students.
New World Symphony's 'Collective Quartet' Performs World Premiere by Jordan Millar and More at Yamaha Artist Services by Sarah Hookey
- April 23, 2019 The New World Symphony presents the world premiere of The Abandoned Castle, a work for string quartet composed by 12-year-old Jordan Millar, a member of the New York Philharmonic's Very Young Composer (VYC) program. The New World Symphony's 'Collective Quartet' will perform this and other works during the hourlong program,
Camp Broadway Kids Salute Cyndi Lauper With NY Pops by BWW News Desk
- April 22, 2019 The Camp Broadway Kids, a musical theatre ensemble comprised of 60 theatre-loving kids, ages 12-16, will be featured at The New York Pops 36th Birthday Gala at Carnegie Hall on Monday, April 29, 2019. Making their twelfth appearance at this annual star-studded event, the Camp Broadway Kids will perform under the baton of New York Pops Music Director Steven Reineke honoring Cyndi Lauper.
Composers Concordance's 8th Annual Festival Continues With ANIMAL GALLERY by BWW News Desk
- April 19, 2019 Composers Concordance's 8th Annual Festival - 'Animals' continues with 'Animal Gallery.' An all-star lineup takes inspiration from photographs, artworks, and short films of various animals.
Mitsuko Uchida Postpones April 30 Recital At Carnegie Hall by BWW News Desk
- April 19, 2019 Carnegie Hall today announced that pianist Mitsuko Uchida must regretfully postpone her all-Schubert recital on Tuesday, April 30 at 8:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage due to exhaustion. Following her doctor's recommendation, Ms. Uchida must withdraw from upcoming performances through April 30 to rest and recover. She thanks audiences for their understanding and looks forward to returning to Carnegie Hall on Saturday, May 4 at 8:00 p.m. to perform her second all-Schubert program as scheduled.
Quintet Of The Americas In Concert On May 8 At National Opera Center's Scorca Hall by BWW News Desk
- April 19, 2019 Quintet of the Americas, Queens' renowned woodwind quintet, will present an evening of new music, including Mexican composer Arturo Marquez's Danza de mediodia, Brazilian-American composer Ricardo Romaneiro's minimalist piece Ventos, Xinyan Li's Mo Suo's Burial Ceremony, Valerie Coleman's Tzigane and Owl City's Fireflies.
Verdi Chorus Presents The Walter Fox Singers In LOVE IS TIMELESS by BWW News Desk
- April 18, 2019 The 36th season of the Verdi Chorus continues with the Walter Fox Singers in Love is Timeless for one night only at the First United Methodist Church in Santa Monica on May 4, at 7:30pm. Led by Founding Artistic Director Anne Marie Ketchum, the Walter Fox Singers comprise the professional ensemble of the Verdi Chorus, which is the only choral group in Southern California that focuses primarily on the dramatic and diverse music for opera chorus. This program, devoted to the timeless nature of love in all of its intricacies, will feature best loved arias, duets and emsembles from the world of opera, as well as favorite songs from the canon of mid-century American musical theater
NYO-USA, Led by Sir Antonio Pappano, Returns to BBC Proms on Five-City European Tour by BWW News Desk
- April 18, 2019 Carnegie Hall today announced that the National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America(NYO-USA) will return to the BBC Proms in London for the first time since the orchestra's inaugural 2013 season, performing on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. Conductor Sir Antonio Pappano will lead NYO-USA in Strauss's Eine Alpensinfonie and Berlioz's Les nuits d'été featuring mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato. The concert will be broadcast live on BBC Radio 3 and filmed for delayed viewing on BBC Four TV, to air on Friday, August 16.
Early Music Vancouver Announces 2019/20 Season by BWW News Desk
- April 17, 2019 Early Music Vancouver (EMV) celebrates 50 years of historically informed performance with the announcement of the 2019 Vancouver Bach Festival and 2019/20 Main Season. Dedicated to sharing period music using the instruments and performance traditions for which it was originally composed, EMV marks the anniversary with a season of renowned masterworks and illustrious guest artists. The expansive programming includes such diverse works as Benjamin Bagby's one-man musical telling of Beowulf; masterworks for choir and orchestra by Bach, Handel, and Purcell; early romantic creations by Chopin, Faure, and Schubert; 20th century solo piano pieces by Shostakovich; and world premieres challenging contemporary composers to write for Baroque and period instruments.
The Ibla Foundation Presents International Competition Winners At Carnegie Hall by BWW News Desk
- April 17, 2019 The Ibla Foundation of New York and Dr. Salvatore Moltisanti will present their 28th Annual International Grand Prize Competition Winners in concert on Tuesday, May 7 @ 7 PM at Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall, 154 West 57th Street in Manhattan.