Exclusive Interview: Georgia Shreve Discusses Her Debut Album PARADISE
by BWW News Desk - July 04, 2018
Georgia Shreve, composer and writer, announced the release of her first album entitled “Paradise” featuring the Manhattan Contemporary Chamber Ensemble on May 17th worldwide. The album is made up of three original compositions by the New York composer: Dante's Paradise, Portraits of the 20thCentury, and Fantasia on Celtic Themes. A digital release of the album is now available on iTunes, Spotify,GooglePlay, and Amazon.
by BWW News Desk - July 04, 2018
Georgia Shreve, composer and writer, announced the release of her first album entitled “Paradise” featuring the Manhattan Contemporary Chamber Ensemble on May 17th worldwide. The album is made up of three original compositions by the New York composer: Dante's Paradise, Portraits of the 20thCentury, and Fantasia on Celtic Themes. A digital release of the album is now available on iTunes, Spotify,GooglePlay, and Amazon.
Kent Tritle Announces 2018-19 Season
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2018
Kent Tritle is Director of Cathedral Music and Organist at New York's Cathedral of St. John the Divine, the largest cathedral in the world; Music Director of the Oratorio Society of New York, the acclaimed 200-voice volunteer chorus; and Music Director of Musica Sacra, New York's longest continuously performing professional chorus. The 2018-19 season of “New York's choral conducting superstar” (Time Out New York) is marked by the expansion of the Oratorio Society's Carnegie Hall season from three to four concerts, which will include Kullervo, the rarely-performed symphonic poem by Sibelius, Szymanowski's Stabat Mater, and Verdi's Requiem.
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2018
Kent Tritle is Director of Cathedral Music and Organist at New York's Cathedral of St. John the Divine, the largest cathedral in the world; Music Director of the Oratorio Society of New York, the acclaimed 200-voice volunteer chorus; and Music Director of Musica Sacra, New York's longest continuously performing professional chorus. The 2018-19 season of “New York's choral conducting superstar” (Time Out New York) is marked by the expansion of the Oratorio Society's Carnegie Hall season from three to four concerts, which will include Kullervo, the rarely-performed symphonic poem by Sibelius, Szymanowski's Stabat Mater, and Verdi's Requiem.
Chamber Orchestra Vienna – Berlin To Make N. America Debut At Bravo! Vail
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2018
The Bravo! Vail Music Festival has just commenced its 2018 season and already it is tempting patrons with the announcement that Chamber Orchestra Vienna – Berlin will make its North America debut at the distinguished summer classical music festival in 2019 alongside lauded violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter. The performance also marks Anne-Sophie Mutter's Bravo! Vail debut. Bravo! Vail Artistic Director Anne-Marie McDermott made the announcement from stage to a thrilled audience of nearly 2,000 at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater. Specific details about the repertoire and concert date are not yet available. More information about Bravo! Vail can be found at www.bravovail.org.
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2018
The Bravo! Vail Music Festival has just commenced its 2018 season and already it is tempting patrons with the announcement that Chamber Orchestra Vienna – Berlin will make its North America debut at the distinguished summer classical music festival in 2019 alongside lauded violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter. The performance also marks Anne-Sophie Mutter's Bravo! Vail debut. Bravo! Vail Artistic Director Anne-Marie McDermott made the announcement from stage to a thrilled audience of nearly 2,000 at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater. Specific details about the repertoire and concert date are not yet available. More information about Bravo! Vail can be found at www.bravovail.org.
NYO-USA Returns to Asia in Summer 2018
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2018
This summer 2018, the National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America (NYO-USA), featuring 106 outstanding young musicians from across the United States, comes together for its sixth year of extraordinary music-making, performing at Carnegie Hall in New York City(Thursday, July 19 at 7:30 p.m.), and in five cities across Asia, including Taipei, Beijing,Shanghai, Seoul, and Daejeon.
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2018
This summer 2018, the National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America (NYO-USA), featuring 106 outstanding young musicians from across the United States, comes together for its sixth year of extraordinary music-making, performing at Carnegie Hall in New York City(Thursday, July 19 at 7:30 p.m.), and in five cities across Asia, including Taipei, Beijing,Shanghai, Seoul, and Daejeon.
Spectrum Presents Pianist Jenny Q Chai In Sonorous Brushes, A Multi-Sensory Concert Using Antescofo Software
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2018
On Saturday, July 28, 2018 at 8:00pm, Spectrum presents contemporary Chinese-American pianist Jenny Q Chai in Sonorous Brushes, a new multi-sensory program employing Chai's unique form of synesthesia. The program explores repertoire that lives at the intersection of color and sound, exploring this meeting of the senses through important works of the colorful Impressionistic era paired with new works created using Artificial Intelligence technology. In order to fully realize this concept, Chai completed a six-month residency at Cite des Arts in Paris, where she worked simultaneously on the musical performance and the paintings associated with each score. Sonorous Brushes was designed and premiered at Wigmore Hall in London on June 26, 2018.
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2018
On Saturday, July 28, 2018 at 8:00pm, Spectrum presents contemporary Chinese-American pianist Jenny Q Chai in Sonorous Brushes, a new multi-sensory program employing Chai's unique form of synesthesia. The program explores repertoire that lives at the intersection of color and sound, exploring this meeting of the senses through important works of the colorful Impressionistic era paired with new works created using Artificial Intelligence technology. In order to fully realize this concept, Chai completed a six-month residency at Cite des Arts in Paris, where she worked simultaneously on the musical performance and the paintings associated with each score. Sonorous Brushes was designed and premiered at Wigmore Hall in London on June 26, 2018.
James Owen Presents CLASSICAL MYSTERY TOUR: A Tribute To The Beatles At Jones Hall
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2018
What would The Beatles have sounded like if they had the chance to perform live in concert with a symphony orchestra?
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2018
What would The Beatles have sounded like if they had the chance to perform live in concert with a symphony orchestra?
Ocean Grove Hosts Summer Organ Recital Series
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2018
Once again, the whispers, thunder and wonders of the Great Auditorium Pipe Organ will ring out during The Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association (OGCMA)'s Free Organ Recital Series, a signature part of its summer-long program of family entertainment. OGCMA's Pipe Organ is among the largest in the world and is the heart-beat of this Christian Victorian resort on the Jersey Shore. The historic 11,000-pipe instrument was built and installed in 1908 with original design innovations that became standard elements still extant in modern organ construction. It is made of over 40,000 feet of California No. 1 Sugar Pine and weighs 20-25 tons. In its illustrious 109-year history, this remarkable instrument has been played by numerous distinguished organists, including Will C. MacFarlane, Clarence Kohlman, Josephine Eddowes, Harold Fix, Clarence Reynolds, Beverly Davis, Jon Quinn, and Robert Carwithin. Order tickets by phone at 800-590-4064 or online at www.oceangrove.org.
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2018
Once again, the whispers, thunder and wonders of the Great Auditorium Pipe Organ will ring out during The Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association (OGCMA)'s Free Organ Recital Series, a signature part of its summer-long program of family entertainment. OGCMA's Pipe Organ is among the largest in the world and is the heart-beat of this Christian Victorian resort on the Jersey Shore. The historic 11,000-pipe instrument was built and installed in 1908 with original design innovations that became standard elements still extant in modern organ construction. It is made of over 40,000 feet of California No. 1 Sugar Pine and weighs 20-25 tons. In its illustrious 109-year history, this remarkable instrument has been played by numerous distinguished organists, including Will C. MacFarlane, Clarence Kohlman, Josephine Eddowes, Harold Fix, Clarence Reynolds, Beverly Davis, Jon Quinn, and Robert Carwithin. Order tickets by phone at 800-590-4064 or online at www.oceangrove.org.
The Sydney Symphony Orchestra Celebrates the 55th Anniversary of MARY POPPINS
by BWW News Desk - June 25, 2018
Premiering in Australia ahead of the film's 55th anniversary in 2019, the Sydney Symphony Orchestra will present Disney in Concert: Mary Poppins, performing the score from the original 1964 film live-to-picture at the Sydney Opera House on 14 and 15 September, 2018.
by BWW News Desk - June 25, 2018
Premiering in Australia ahead of the film's 55th anniversary in 2019, the Sydney Symphony Orchestra will present Disney in Concert: Mary Poppins, performing the score from the original 1964 film live-to-picture at the Sydney Opera House on 14 and 15 September, 2018.
2018 Winners Of The New York International Piano Competition Announced At Awards Ceremony Held On Friday Night
by BWW News Desk - June 25, 2018
The 2018 winners of the New York International Piano Competition (TheNYIPC), under the auspices of the Stecher & Horowitz Foundation, were announced at an Awards Ceremony at Manhattan School of Music on Friday evening (June 22). Prizes and awards totaling $50,000 were presented. Robert Sherman served as Master of Ceremonies. The week-long event began on June 18.
by BWW News Desk - June 25, 2018
The 2018 winners of the New York International Piano Competition (TheNYIPC), under the auspices of the Stecher & Horowitz Foundation, were announced at an Awards Ceremony at Manhattan School of Music on Friday evening (June 22). Prizes and awards totaling $50,000 were presented. Robert Sherman served as Master of Ceremonies. The week-long event began on June 18.
Photo Coverage: Four Days Of The New York International Piano Competition End - And The Winners Are
by Stephen Sorokoff - June 23, 2018
In actuality all the pianists competing in The Ninth New York International Piano Competition are winners because no contestant gets eliminated during the grueling four day event.
by Stephen Sorokoff - June 23, 2018
In actuality all the pianists competing in The Ninth New York International Piano Competition are winners because no contestant gets eliminated during the grueling four day event.
Benefit Concert For Greater DC Diaper Bank Announced for Today
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2018
123 Andrés (Uno, Dos, Tres Andrés) celebrates the release of his newest album, La luna with a “Pajama Party” family concert. All ticket sales will benefit the Greater DC Diaper Bank. 123 Andrés is also donating $1 from each album sale of La Luna during the first year of its release to the Greater DC Diaper Bank and the National Diaper Bank Network. The artist will present a donation check to the organization at the concert.
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2018
123 Andrés (Uno, Dos, Tres Andrés) celebrates the release of his newest album, La luna with a “Pajama Party” family concert. All ticket sales will benefit the Greater DC Diaper Bank. 123 Andrés is also donating $1 from each album sale of La Luna during the first year of its release to the Greater DC Diaper Bank and the National Diaper Bank Network. The artist will present a donation check to the organization at the concert.
Jason Tramm And Long Island Concert Orchestra Set To Open The 59th Morgan Park Summer Music Festival July 1st
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2018
Noted American conductor Jason Tramm and the Long Island Concert Orchestra will launch the 59th Season of the Morgan Park Summer Music Festival on Sunday July 1st in Glen Cove, New York. The concert program entitled Americana will feature a dynamic and dazzling selection of great American music performed by the Long Island Concert Orchestra (LICO). Accompanying the orchestra will be internationally renowned soloists soprano Indira Mahajan and baritone Jorell Williams.
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2018
Noted American conductor Jason Tramm and the Long Island Concert Orchestra will launch the 59th Season of the Morgan Park Summer Music Festival on Sunday July 1st in Glen Cove, New York. The concert program entitled Americana will feature a dynamic and dazzling selection of great American music performed by the Long Island Concert Orchestra (LICO). Accompanying the orchestra will be internationally renowned soloists soprano Indira Mahajan and baritone Jorell Williams.
Distinguished Pianist Misha Dichter Celebrates 50th Anniversary Of Ravinia Debut With Return Performances
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2018
Mr. Dichter to perform in chamber recital with the Argus Quartet, as well as in duo piano recital with wife and long-time collaborator, pianist Cipa Dichter.
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2018
Mr. Dichter to perform in chamber recital with the Argus Quartet, as well as in duo piano recital with wife and long-time collaborator, pianist Cipa Dichter.
New World Symphony Welcomes Carnegie Hall's NYO2 To Miami For First Residency
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2018
The New World Symphony, America's Orchestral Academy (NWS), is excited to welcome Carnegie Hall's NYO2 for their first-ever residency in Miami, July 16-21, 2018. NYO2 is an intensive summer orchestral training program that features some of the finest young instrumentalists from across the U.S. (ages 14-17), including several South Florida musicians this summer. The NWS and Carnegie Hall, two organizations with deep commitments to education and artist training, have partnered for the first year to provide unique opportunities for NYO2. The NYO2 program is an extension of Carnegie Hall's acclaimed NYO-USA (the National Youth Orchestra of the USA), for ages 16-19, and was created with a particular focus on attracting students from communities underserved by, and underrepresented in, the classical orchestral field.
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2018
The New World Symphony, America's Orchestral Academy (NWS), is excited to welcome Carnegie Hall's NYO2 for their first-ever residency in Miami, July 16-21, 2018. NYO2 is an intensive summer orchestral training program that features some of the finest young instrumentalists from across the U.S. (ages 14-17), including several South Florida musicians this summer. The NWS and Carnegie Hall, two organizations with deep commitments to education and artist training, have partnered for the first year to provide unique opportunities for NYO2. The NYO2 program is an extension of Carnegie Hall's acclaimed NYO-USA (the National Youth Orchestra of the USA), for ages 16-19, and was created with a particular focus on attracting students from communities underserved by, and underrepresented in, the classical orchestral field.
Jaap Van Zweden Leads The HK Phil To Celebrate Father's Day
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2018
To celebrate Father's Day, the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (HK Phil)'s Music Director Jaap van Zweden conducted an amazing free Father's Day concert at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall on 17 June (Sunday). With a programme comprising all-time favourite classics, we invited the Hong Kong community and around 100 organisations and schools that help people with special needs, to share the joy of classical music with their families and friends.
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2018
To celebrate Father's Day, the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (HK Phil)'s Music Director Jaap van Zweden conducted an amazing free Father's Day concert at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall on 17 June (Sunday). With a programme comprising all-time favourite classics, we invited the Hong Kong community and around 100 organisations and schools that help people with special needs, to share the joy of classical music with their families and friends.
Grammy-Winning Choir The Crossing Announces 2018-2019 Season: Aniara
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2018
Winner of the 2018 Grammy Award for Best Choral Performance, The Crossing, with conductor Donald Nally, today announces its 2018-19 season, titled Aniara. The season-which is centered around exploring mankind's place in the universe, the relationships between humans, navigating through space and life, and the passage of time - features The Crossing's New York Philharmonic and Peak Performances debuts, the world premiere of the choral-theater work Aniara: fragments of time and space; and world premieres by Gavin Bryars, Michael Gordon, Thomas Lloyd, and Toivo Tulev.
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2018
Winner of the 2018 Grammy Award for Best Choral Performance, The Crossing, with conductor Donald Nally, today announces its 2018-19 season, titled Aniara. The season-which is centered around exploring mankind's place in the universe, the relationships between humans, navigating through space and life, and the passage of time - features The Crossing's New York Philharmonic and Peak Performances debuts, the world premiere of the choral-theater work Aniara: fragments of time and space; and world premieres by Gavin Bryars, Michael Gordon, Thomas Lloyd, and Toivo Tulev.
Utah Symphony Performs 'Jurassic Park' In Concert Live At USANA Amphitheatre
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2018
Relive the magic of “Jurassic Park” on the big screen accompanied by a thrilling, live performance of the Utah Symphony. Coming to West Valley City's USANA Amphitheatre on September 8, 2018. Tickets are priced $25 to $85, and a family four pack is $100, and go on sale June 22 at http://smithstix.com/music/event/20183/la-la-land-utah-symphony
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2018
Relive the magic of “Jurassic Park” on the big screen accompanied by a thrilling, live performance of the Utah Symphony. Coming to West Valley City's USANA Amphitheatre on September 8, 2018. Tickets are priced $25 to $85, and a family four pack is $100, and go on sale June 22 at http://smithstix.com/music/event/20183/la-la-land-utah-symphony
Anne Tomlinson Wraps L.A. Children's Chorus Tenure With Free Local Concert & Nordic Tour
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2018
Beloved Los Angeles Children's Chorus Artistic Director Anne Tomlinson, Who Steps Down July 31 After Highly Successful 22-year Tenure, Makes Final Southern California Conducting Appearance With Chorus To Lead Free Send-off Concert For Concert Choir's 11-day Tour To Iceland And Norway Thursday, June 28, 2018, 7 Pm, At Pasadena Presbyterian Church
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2018
Beloved Los Angeles Children's Chorus Artistic Director Anne Tomlinson, Who Steps Down July 31 After Highly Successful 22-year Tenure, Makes Final Southern California Conducting Appearance With Chorus To Lead Free Send-off Concert For Concert Choir's 11-day Tour To Iceland And Norway Thursday, June 28, 2018, 7 Pm, At Pasadena Presbyterian Church
French Media Platform France Musique Launches Its Own English-Language Site
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2018
In recent years, France Musique has established itself as the premier Francophone media outlet dedicated primarily to classical music, offering seven online radio stations, a phone app, and, since December 2017, a catalogue of more than 1,600 audio and visual concerts available to stream worldwide.
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2018
In recent years, France Musique has established itself as the premier Francophone media outlet dedicated primarily to classical music, offering seven online radio stations, a phone app, and, since December 2017, a catalogue of more than 1,600 audio and visual concerts available to stream worldwide.
Federico Colli's Chandos Debut Album Reveals Fresh Insights Into Domenico Scarlatti's Keyboard Sonatas
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2018
Federico Colli's Chandos debut album digs deep into Domenico Scarlatti to reveal fresh insights into sixteen of the Italian composer's finest keyboard sonatas.
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2018
Federico Colli's Chandos debut album digs deep into Domenico Scarlatti to reveal fresh insights into sixteen of the Italian composer's finest keyboard sonatas.
Houston Symphony Principal Cello Brinton Averil Smith Releases Castelnuovo-Tedesco Recording
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2018
The Houston Symphony announced today the international release of the first professional recording of Castelnuovo-Tedesco's Cello Concerto in more than 80 years featuring Principal Cello Brinton Averil Smith and the Houston Symphony. Digital downloads are available through Amazon and iTunes.
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2018
The Houston Symphony announced today the international release of the first professional recording of Castelnuovo-Tedesco's Cello Concerto in more than 80 years featuring Principal Cello Brinton Averil Smith and the Houston Symphony. Digital downloads are available through Amazon and iTunes.
Jamie Bernstein Part 2: Reminding the World Who Leonard Bernstein Was
by Erica Miner - June 12, 2018
Everywhere my brother, sister and I go, people come up to us and have that same thing to say
by Erica Miner - June 12, 2018
Everywhere my brother, sister and I go, people come up to us and have that same thing to say
C4: The Choral Composer/Conductor Collective Presents 'Water Music'
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2018
C4: The Choral Composer/Conductor Collective will present Water Music, the third concert cycle of its 2017-18 Love, Devotion and Water New York season on June 7 at 8 PM at Baruch Performing Arts Center, 55 Lexington Avenue (?enter on 25th Street between Lexington and 3rd Avenues) and ?June 9, also at 8 PM, at Church of Saint Luke in the Fields, 487 Hudson Street (south of Christopher Street), both in Manhattan.
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2018
C4: The Choral Composer/Conductor Collective will present Water Music, the third concert cycle of its 2017-18 Love, Devotion and Water New York season on June 7 at 8 PM at Baruch Performing Arts Center, 55 Lexington Avenue (?enter on 25th Street between Lexington and 3rd Avenues) and ?June 9, also at 8 PM, at Church of Saint Luke in the Fields, 487 Hudson Street (south of Christopher Street), both in Manhattan.
Chamber Orchestra Of New York Continues 10th Anniversary Season With Schubert's 5th, And Mozart's Concerto For Flute And Harp
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2018
The Chamber Orchestra of New York, Salvatore Di Vittorio, Music Director and Conductor, will be in concert today, June 7 @ 7:30 PM, performing Schubert's 5th, and Mozart's Concerto for Flute and Harp, the fourth concert of its 10th Anniversary 2017-2018 Masterworks series at Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall, 57th St. at Seventh Avenue in Manhattan.
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2018
The Chamber Orchestra of New York, Salvatore Di Vittorio, Music Director and Conductor, will be in concert today, June 7 @ 7:30 PM, performing Schubert's 5th, and Mozart's Concerto for Flute and Harp, the fourth concert of its 10th Anniversary 2017-2018 Masterworks series at Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall, 57th St. at Seventh Avenue in Manhattan.
Riverside Symphony Presents NEW WINE—OLD BOTTLES At Alice Tully Hall, Today
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2018
Under the baton of its founding music director, George Rothman, Riverside Symphony will offer the final concert of its 37th season at Alice Tully Hall today evening, June 6 at 8:00PM. In a memorial performance, the orchestra will open the concert with Schubert's Symphony No. 8 “Unfinished” before proceeding to the world premiere of Artistic Director Anthony Korf's Concerto for Violin and Orchestra “Three Epigrams.” This 25-minute work, commissioned by The Roger Shapiro Fund for New Music, will feature local virtuoso Jesse Mills, a much in-demand artist and founding member of the Horszowski Trio. Sibelius' radiant, yet less-familiar Symphony No. 3 in C major will conclude the concert.
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2018
Under the baton of its founding music director, George Rothman, Riverside Symphony will offer the final concert of its 37th season at Alice Tully Hall today evening, June 6 at 8:00PM. In a memorial performance, the orchestra will open the concert with Schubert's Symphony No. 8 “Unfinished” before proceeding to the world premiere of Artistic Director Anthony Korf's Concerto for Violin and Orchestra “Three Epigrams.” This 25-minute work, commissioned by The Roger Shapiro Fund for New Music, will feature local virtuoso Jesse Mills, a much in-demand artist and founding member of the Horszowski Trio. Sibelius' radiant, yet less-familiar Symphony No. 3 in C major will conclude the concert.
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