Kronos Quartet MUSIC FOR CHANGE: THE BANNED COUNTRIES Comes to NYC + DC
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2019
Kronos Quartet brings its touring program Music for Change: The Banned Countries to New York, presented by Carnegie Hall at Zankel Hall on Friday, February 8 (9 pm), and Washington, DC, presented by Washington Performing Arts at Sixth & I on Saturday, March 2 (8 pm).
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2019
Kronos Quartet brings its touring program Music for Change: The Banned Countries to New York, presented by Carnegie Hall at Zankel Hall on Friday, February 8 (9 pm), and Washington, DC, presented by Washington Performing Arts at Sixth & I on Saturday, March 2 (8 pm).
Pianist Jonathan Biss Replaces Leif Ove Andsnes In Recital At Carnegie Hall
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2019
Carnegie Hall today announced that pianist Leif Ove Andsnes must regrettably withdraw from his upcoming recital scheduled for Thursday, January 24, 2019 at 8:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage due to an injury to his elbow. Mr. Andsnes has canceled this concert and his US recital tour. Pianist Jonathan Biss steps in for Mr. Andsnes on the new program, which features three Beethoven piano sonatas. The complete program information with updated artist listing is below.
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2019
Carnegie Hall today announced that pianist Leif Ove Andsnes must regrettably withdraw from his upcoming recital scheduled for Thursday, January 24, 2019 at 8:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage due to an injury to his elbow. Mr. Andsnes has canceled this concert and his US recital tour. Pianist Jonathan Biss steps in for Mr. Andsnes on the new program, which features three Beethoven piano sonatas. The complete program information with updated artist listing is below.
Music And Art Combine For A Concert At Evanston Art Center
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2019
Students from the Music Institute of Chicago's Academy, a training center for gifted pre-college musicians, are collaborating with the Evanston Art Center (EAC), 1717 Central Street, to perform the first collaboration of a new project, Melodies on Canvas, aiming to bring together the music and visual arts genres. The free concert takes place on Sunday, January 20 at 1:30 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2019
Students from the Music Institute of Chicago's Academy, a training center for gifted pre-college musicians, are collaborating with the Evanston Art Center (EAC), 1717 Central Street, to perform the first collaboration of a new project, Melodies on Canvas, aiming to bring together the music and visual arts genres. The free concert takes place on Sunday, January 20 at 1:30 p.m.
San Diego Symphony Orchestra Appoints Edo De Waart As Its First Principal Guest Conductor
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2019
The San Diego Symphony Orchestra (SDSO) announced today that Edo de Waart has been appointed principal guest conductor. The renowned conductor begins his new role – a first for the organization – in the 2019-20 season conducting the orchestra for three to four weeks a year. The initial agreement is for three years. De Waart has been a featured guest conductor with SDSO during the past five seasons.
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2019
The San Diego Symphony Orchestra (SDSO) announced today that Edo de Waart has been appointed principal guest conductor. The renowned conductor begins his new role – a first for the organization – in the 2019-20 season conducting the orchestra for three to four weeks a year. The initial agreement is for three years. De Waart has been a featured guest conductor with SDSO during the past five seasons.
Kronos Quartet Featuring Mahsa Vahdat Performs in Zankel Hall February 8
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2019
In Music for Change: The Banned Countries—a program that highlights the rich diversity of artistic voices from Muslim majority countries—Kronos Quartet explores musical traditions and soundscapes from more than ten predominantly Muslim nations, including Afghanistan, Egypt, Iran, Lebanon, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen. The concert on Friday, February 8 at 9:00 p.m. in Zankel Hall features Iranian vocalist and activist Mahsa Vahdat.
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2019
In Music for Change: The Banned Countries—a program that highlights the rich diversity of artistic voices from Muslim majority countries—Kronos Quartet explores musical traditions and soundscapes from more than ten predominantly Muslim nations, including Afghanistan, Egypt, Iran, Lebanon, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen. The concert on Friday, February 8 at 9:00 p.m. in Zankel Hall features Iranian vocalist and activist Mahsa Vahdat.
Leon Fleisher Announces Updated Program For 90th Birthday Celebration At Carnegie Hall
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2019
Renowned pianist and pedagogue Leon Fleisher has updated the program for his celebratory 90th birthday recital at Carnegie Hall on Tuesday, February 5 at 7:30 p.m. in Zankel Hall to include works by Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, and Mozart, along with two selections by Leon Kirchner. Joining Mr. Fleisher on stage are notable friends and colleagues, Jonathan Biss and Yefim Bronfman, whom Mr. Fleisher has mentored throughout his illustrious career. Mr. Fleisher will also be joined by special guests the Dover Quartet and Rachel Calin on bass. The evening's revised program reflects the repertoire that Mr. Fleisher wished to put forth for this celebratory occasion. Full program information is listed below.
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2019
Renowned pianist and pedagogue Leon Fleisher has updated the program for his celebratory 90th birthday recital at Carnegie Hall on Tuesday, February 5 at 7:30 p.m. in Zankel Hall to include works by Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, and Mozart, along with two selections by Leon Kirchner. Joining Mr. Fleisher on stage are notable friends and colleagues, Jonathan Biss and Yefim Bronfman, whom Mr. Fleisher has mentored throughout his illustrious career. Mr. Fleisher will also be joined by special guests the Dover Quartet and Rachel Calin on bass. The evening's revised program reflects the repertoire that Mr. Fleisher wished to put forth for this celebratory occasion. Full program information is listed below.
Kahchun Wong to Make NY Philharmonic Debut in Lunar New Year Concert
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2019
Kahchun Wong, 32, Chief Conductor of the Nuremberg Symphony Orchestra and first prize winner of the 2016 Gustav Mahler Conducting Competition, will make his New York Philharmonic debut conducting the orchestra's annual Lunar New Year Concert
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2019
Kahchun Wong, 32, Chief Conductor of the Nuremberg Symphony Orchestra and first prize winner of the 2016 Gustav Mahler Conducting Competition, will make his New York Philharmonic debut conducting the orchestra's annual Lunar New Year Concert
Princeton Symphony Orchestra Soundtracks Presents 'Epic Interpretations'
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2019
On Wednesday, January 30 at 7 pm, in partnership with the Princeton Public Library, Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) presents “Epic Interpretations” a talk given by PSO Assistant Conductor Nell Flanders. Ms. Flanders discusses Beethoven's Fifth Symphony and other works, the musical interpretations of which can elicit intense emotional responses in critics and audiences alike. There will be a brief question and answer period following the presentation.
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2019
On Wednesday, January 30 at 7 pm, in partnership with the Princeton Public Library, Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) presents “Epic Interpretations” a talk given by PSO Assistant Conductor Nell Flanders. Ms. Flanders discusses Beethoven's Fifth Symphony and other works, the musical interpretations of which can elicit intense emotional responses in critics and audiences alike. There will be a brief question and answer period following the presentation.
American Symphony Orchestra Presents SOUNDS OF THE AMERICAN CENTURY
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2019
The American Symphony Orchestra will present Sounds of the American Century, the next concert in its Vanguard series at Carnegie Hall, on Friday, January 25 at 8 pm. The program illustrates how New York City composers of the mid-20th century sought to define a new American sensibility in orchestral music, and will be highlighted by the New York premiere of Vivian Fine's Concertante for Piano and Orchestra.
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2019
The American Symphony Orchestra will present Sounds of the American Century, the next concert in its Vanguard series at Carnegie Hall, on Friday, January 25 at 8 pm. The program illustrates how New York City composers of the mid-20th century sought to define a new American sensibility in orchestral music, and will be highlighted by the New York premiere of Vivian Fine's Concertante for Piano and Orchestra.
Utah Symphony Announces The Return Of Folk Rock Sensation Ben Folds
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2019
Top Billboard and folk rock sensation Ben Folds is back by popular demand for a special concert on Monday, April 9 at 7:30 PM performing his greatest hits with the Utah Symphony at Abravanel Hall led by Assistant Conductor Conner Gray Covington. Tickets, priced from $29 to $125, will go on sale Thursday, January 10 at 10 AM through www.utahsymphony.org or by calling (801) 355-2787.
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2019
Top Billboard and folk rock sensation Ben Folds is back by popular demand for a special concert on Monday, April 9 at 7:30 PM performing his greatest hits with the Utah Symphony at Abravanel Hall led by Assistant Conductor Conner Gray Covington. Tickets, priced from $29 to $125, will go on sale Thursday, January 10 at 10 AM through www.utahsymphony.org or by calling (801) 355-2787.
Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival Spring Series' Returns For Fifth Year
by BWW News Desk - January 04, 2019
The Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival's spring series is turning five. BCMF Spring 2019, three 5:00 pm concerts - Saturdays in March and May, a Sunday in April - is marking this first milestone on the heels of the 35th anniversary this past summer of BCMF, the longest-running classical music festival on Long Island.
by BWW News Desk - January 04, 2019
The Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival's spring series is turning five. BCMF Spring 2019, three 5:00 pm concerts - Saturdays in March and May, a Sunday in April - is marking this first milestone on the heels of the 35th anniversary this past summer of BCMF, the longest-running classical music festival on Long Island.
Desert Ensemble Theatre Presents World Premiere In February
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2019
Desert Ensemble Theatre Company's (DETC)'s Eighth Season continues from February 8-10 and 15-17, 2019 with the world premiere of For a Reason by award-winning playwright-in-Residence Tony Padilla.
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2019
Desert Ensemble Theatre Company's (DETC)'s Eighth Season continues from February 8-10 and 15-17, 2019 with the world premiere of For a Reason by award-winning playwright-in-Residence Tony Padilla.
VIDEO: Mostly Mozart Festival: A Little Night Music featuring Emanuel Ax, piano
by BWW News Desk - December 26, 2018
In the video below watch as Pianist Emanuel Ax performs music by Debussy, Haydn, Piazzolla, Mozart & Gershwin with two of the world's foremost glass harmonica players—Friedrich Heinrich Kern and Philipp Marguerre.
by BWW News Desk - December 26, 2018
In the video below watch as Pianist Emanuel Ax performs music by Debussy, Haydn, Piazzolla, Mozart & Gershwin with two of the world's foremost glass harmonica players—Friedrich Heinrich Kern and Philipp Marguerre.
Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota Presents IMAGES
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2018
Artists Series Concerts of Sarasota presents "Images," with Alexander Moutouzkine, piano and Edward Alley, narrator, January 12, 7:30 p.m., and January 13, 3:00 p.m., at the Historic Asolo Theater, 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2018
Artists Series Concerts of Sarasota presents "Images," with Alexander Moutouzkine, piano and Edward Alley, narrator, January 12, 7:30 p.m., and January 13, 3:00 p.m., at the Historic Asolo Theater, 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota
VIDEO: Julliard Trombone Choir Performs 'Deck the Halls'
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2018
The Juilliard Trombone Choir, led by trombone faculty member Joseph Alessi, performs 'Deck the Halls' live at Juilliard's Peter Jay Sharp Theater lobby as a holiday treat. One of the most beloved ensembles at The Juilliard School, the Juilliard Trombone Choir present a stunning performance in the glorious acoustics of The Church of the Blessed Sacrament.
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2018
The Juilliard Trombone Choir, led by trombone faculty member Joseph Alessi, performs 'Deck the Halls' live at Juilliard's Peter Jay Sharp Theater lobby as a holiday treat. One of the most beloved ensembles at The Juilliard School, the Juilliard Trombone Choir present a stunning performance in the glorious acoustics of The Church of the Blessed Sacrament.
Tan Dun Named Dean Of Bard College Conservatory Of Music
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2018
Bard College announces the appointment of world-renowned composer, conductor, and artist Tan Dun as Dean of the Bard College Conservatory of Music. As dean, Tan Dun will guide the Conservatory in fulfilling its mission of teaching young musicians both new music and music history, while deepening an understanding of its connection to history, art and culture, and society. He will also help to build the synergy between Eastern and Western studies at the Conservatory, including its recently founded US-China Music Institute.
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2018
Bard College announces the appointment of world-renowned composer, conductor, and artist Tan Dun as Dean of the Bard College Conservatory of Music. As dean, Tan Dun will guide the Conservatory in fulfilling its mission of teaching young musicians both new music and music history, while deepening an understanding of its connection to history, art and culture, and society. He will also help to build the synergy between Eastern and Western studies at the Conservatory, including its recently founded US-China Music Institute.
Associated Chamber Music Players Presents the Second Annual Live Stream Chamber Music Masterclass
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2018
Associated Chamber Music Players (ACMP) presents the second annual Live Stream Chamber Music Masterclass on Saturday, February 16, 2019 from 2:30-4:30pm EST. The first Livestream Masterclass in 2018 reached 3,000 players - adult amateurs, professionals, and young musicians - around the globe. Building on the success of the 2018 Masterclass, the 2019 ACMP Livestream Masterclass will again offer an up-close opportunity for players wherever they are to engage and participate in this learning and playing opportunity.
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2018
Associated Chamber Music Players (ACMP) presents the second annual Live Stream Chamber Music Masterclass on Saturday, February 16, 2019 from 2:30-4:30pm EST. The first Livestream Masterclass in 2018 reached 3,000 players - adult amateurs, professionals, and young musicians - around the globe. Building on the success of the 2018 Masterclass, the 2019 ACMP Livestream Masterclass will again offer an up-close opportunity for players wherever they are to engage and participate in this learning and playing opportunity.
Esprit Orchestra Presents CONSTELLATIONS
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2018
Esprit Orchestra's 2018-2019 concert season continues in the new year with a concert titled Constellations, which simultaneously serves as the finale for the Royal Conservatory of Music's 21C Festival, and the launch of the University of Toronto's New Music Festival. Founding Music Director & Conductor, Alex Pauk will lead the orchestra in a program of music by Toshio Hosokawa, Alison Yun-Fei Jiang, and Claude Vivier, as well as the World Premiere of Christopher Goddard's work, Les tringles des sistres tintaient. The concert takes place at 8:00 pm in Koerner Hall on Sunday January 20, 2019.
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2018
Esprit Orchestra's 2018-2019 concert season continues in the new year with a concert titled Constellations, which simultaneously serves as the finale for the Royal Conservatory of Music's 21C Festival, and the launch of the University of Toronto's New Music Festival. Founding Music Director & Conductor, Alex Pauk will lead the orchestra in a program of music by Toshio Hosokawa, Alison Yun-Fei Jiang, and Claude Vivier, as well as the World Premiere of Christopher Goddard's work, Les tringles des sistres tintaient. The concert takes place at 8:00 pm in Koerner Hall on Sunday January 20, 2019.
American Composer Gordon Getty To Celebrate 85th Birthday Dec. 20
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2018
American composer Gordon Getty celebrates his 85th birthday on December 20, 2018. Mr. Getty's music has been widely performed in North America and Europe in such prestigious venues as Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, London's Royal Festival Hall, Vienna's Brahmssaal, and Moscow's Tchaikovsky Hall and Bolshoi Theatre, as well as at the Aspen, Spoleto, and Bad Kissingen Festivals.
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2018
American composer Gordon Getty celebrates his 85th birthday on December 20, 2018. Mr. Getty's music has been widely performed in North America and Europe in such prestigious venues as Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, London's Royal Festival Hall, Vienna's Brahmssaal, and Moscow's Tchaikovsky Hall and Bolshoi Theatre, as well as at the Aspen, Spoleto, and Bad Kissingen Festivals.
Pianist Gabriela Martinez To Perform With Pacific Symphony
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2018
Venezuelan pianist Gabriela Martinez makes a welcome return to Costa Mesa to perform Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 1 with Pacific Symphony in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, January 10-12. Guest conductor David Danzmayr leads the orchestra in the program that contrasts Russian music of the 19th and 20th centuries by Mussorgsky and Prokofiev, respectively, with Chopin's glorious Piano Concerto No. 1.
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2018
Venezuelan pianist Gabriela Martinez makes a welcome return to Costa Mesa to perform Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 1 with Pacific Symphony in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, January 10-12. Guest conductor David Danzmayr leads the orchestra in the program that contrasts Russian music of the 19th and 20th centuries by Mussorgsky and Prokofiev, respectively, with Chopin's glorious Piano Concerto No. 1.
Sydney Philharmonia Choirs Presents An Intimate Evening With Brahms, With Special Guest Conductor Simon Halsey
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2018
Sydney Philharmonia Choirs' 2019 season begins with An Intimate Evening with Brahms, an unmissable concert program conducted by special guest, internationally acclaimed chorus master, Simon Halsey.
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2018
Sydney Philharmonia Choirs' 2019 season begins with An Intimate Evening with Brahms, an unmissable concert program conducted by special guest, internationally acclaimed chorus master, Simon Halsey.
Minnesota Orchestra Releases New Recording Of Mahler's Second Symphony
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2018
The Swedish label BIS Records is releasing its third album of the ongoing Mahler recording series in collaboration with Music Director Osmo Vänskä and the Minnesota Orchestra—a recording of Mahler's Second Symphony, Resurrection, also featuring soprano Ruby Hughes, mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke and the Minnesota Chorale. The album will be released on disc in the U.S. and Canada, and digitally worldwide, on February 1, 2019, but will be available in advance at Orchestra Hall and through the Minnesota Orchestra's website, minnesotaorchestra.org, beginning December 14, 2018.
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2018
The Swedish label BIS Records is releasing its third album of the ongoing Mahler recording series in collaboration with Music Director Osmo Vänskä and the Minnesota Orchestra—a recording of Mahler's Second Symphony, Resurrection, also featuring soprano Ruby Hughes, mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke and the Minnesota Chorale. The album will be released on disc in the U.S. and Canada, and digitally worldwide, on February 1, 2019, but will be available in advance at Orchestra Hall and through the Minnesota Orchestra's website, minnesotaorchestra.org, beginning December 14, 2018.
BISQC Announces New Collaboration With SMU Meadows School Of The Arts
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2018
The Banff International String Quartet Competition (BISQC) at Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is thrilled to announce a new collaboration with the Meadows School of the Arts at Southern Methodist University (SMU) that will give the 2019 First Prize Laureates a paid two-year residency in Dallas, Texas. This, in addition to generous cash prizes, residency opportunities at Banff Centre, and a three-year artistic and career development program, makes the triennial chamber music competition one of the top events of its kind. The 2019 competition runs from August 26 – September 1, and applications are now being accepted at bisqc.ca
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2018
The Banff International String Quartet Competition (BISQC) at Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is thrilled to announce a new collaboration with the Meadows School of the Arts at Southern Methodist University (SMU) that will give the 2019 First Prize Laureates a paid two-year residency in Dallas, Texas. This, in addition to generous cash prizes, residency opportunities at Banff Centre, and a three-year artistic and career development program, makes the triennial chamber music competition one of the top events of its kind. The 2019 competition runs from August 26 – September 1, and applications are now being accepted at bisqc.ca
BWW Review: ORPHEUS AND ISSERLIS; PERFECT TOGETHER at 92nd Street Y
by Joanna Barouch - December 12, 2018
On Sunday, December 9, cellist Steven Isserlis brought his ebullient style to the 92nd Street Y in a concert with members of the string section of Orpheus Chamber Orchestra.
by Joanna Barouch - December 12, 2018
On Sunday, December 9, cellist Steven Isserlis brought his ebullient style to the 92nd Street Y in a concert with members of the string section of Orpheus Chamber Orchestra.
State Theatre New Jersey And New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Present THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK In Concert
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2018
State Theatre New Jersey and New Jersey Symphony Orchestra present Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in concert with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra featuring Conductor Constantine Kitsopolous on Saturday January 6, 2019 at 3pm. Tickets range from $35-$125.
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2018
State Theatre New Jersey and New Jersey Symphony Orchestra present Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in concert with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra featuring Conductor Constantine Kitsopolous on Saturday January 6, 2019 at 3pm. Tickets range from $35-$125.
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