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Harry Bicket Conducts The English Concert In Handel's Rinaldo At Carnegie Hall, 3/25
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2018
On Sunday, March 25 at 2:00 p.m., Harry Bicket conducts Handel's Rinaldo at Carnegie Hall with acclaimed baroque orchestra The English Concert. In this concert presentation, countertenor Iestyn Davies performs the title role joined by sopranos Jane Archibald (Armida) and Joélle Harvey (Almirena), bass-baritone Luca Pisaroni (Argante), mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke (Goffredo), and countertenors Jakub Józef Orli?ski, (Eustazio), and James Hall (A Christian Magician).
Grand Teton Music Festival Announces 2018 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2018
Seven weeks of Festival Orchestra concerts, chamber music, Broadway's best, and movie nights, all in the majestic foothills of the Teton Mountain Range from July 3 to August 18, 2018
Review Roundup: Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra Makes Carnegie Hall Debut
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2018
On Tuesday, February 27 at 8:00 p.m., the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra makes its Carnegie Hall debut in a performance led by Music Director and Conductor Carlos Miguel Prieto in Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage. The exciting program-part of a season-long celebration of the music of composer Philip Glass-features works inspired by a variety of Latin American locations, including Glass' Days and Nights in Rocinha-the composer's colorfully scored, evocative tribute to a Rio de Janeiro favela, known for its samba school, and La noche de los Mayas-a suite drawn from a now-lost 1939 film score by Mexican composer Silvestre Revueltas. The evening will conclude with Glass' Concerto Fantasy for Two Timpanists and Orchestra, a virtuosic showcase for the evening's two soloists-Jim Atwood and Paul Yancich--who play nine timpani between them.
The Art Of The Score To Return With New York Premiere Of AMADEUS: LIVE
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2018
The Art of the Score, exploring some of the most distinctive uses of music in film, will return for its fifth season with Amadeus: Live, the New York Premiere screening of Amadeus with the Mozart-centered score performed live to the complete film. Conducted by Richard Kaufman in his Philharmonic debut and featuring Musica Sacra, directed by Kent Tritle, Amadeus: Live will take place Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at 7:30 p.m.; Thursday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, April 13 at 11:00 a.m.; Saturday, April l4 at 7:30 p.m.; and Tuesday, April 17 at 7:30 p.m. On April 11 actor Alec Baldwin - Philharmonic Board Member and Artistic Advisor of The Art of the Score - and special guest F. Murray Abraham - who won an Academy Award for his portrayal of Salieri - will introduce the film.
Janine Jansen Concludes Perspectives Series with The Philadelphia Orchestra
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2018
Violinist Janine Jansen concludes herPerspectives series at Carnegie Hall this season joining Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguinand The Philadelphia Orchestra on Tuesday, March 13 at 8:00 p.m. for the New York premiere of Dutch composer Michel Van der Aa's Violin Concerto. The piece, written especially for Ms. Jansen, is described by her as “full of energy and lyricism,” and reflects Ms. Jansen's long-time artistic partnership with the composer. Mr. Van der Aa has said that Ms. Jansen's personality served as his inspiration for the work. “If Janine had played the flute, I would have written a flute concerto,” he said.
Review Roundup: Gustavo Dudamel Conducts Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra at Carnegie Hall
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2018
The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Gustavo Dudamel, returned to Carnegie Hall for concerts on three consecutive days in February in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage. On the first program, on Friday, February 23 at 8:00 p.m. the orchestra offered an all-Brahms program including Academic Festival Overture, Variations on a Theme by Haydn, and Symphony No. 1.
LA Chamber Orchestra to Premiere Newly-Discovered Setting of Pergolesi's SALVE REGINA
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2018
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra's Baroque Conversations series features the highly anticipated US premiere of a newly-discovered setting of Pergolesi's Salve Regina, led by guest conductor Riccardo Minasi, hailed as “an outstanding musician” (Guardian), on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Zipper Hall in downtown Los Angeles.  The program also includes Pergolesi's Stabat Mater, a setting of a 13th-century meditation considered among the composer's most notable sacred works, with rising artists soprano Elizabeth Sutphen and mezzo-soprano Sofia Selowsky.  The all-string program includes 16 members of LACO's critically acclaimed string section headed by Tereza Stanislav as acting concertmaster.  A complimentary wine reception for all ticket holders begins at 6 pm. 
Alarm Will Sound Presents All-Ligeti Multimedia Performance
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2018
Alarm Will Sound, the contemporary music ensemble known for testing the boundaries of musical performance, presents a program resembling a live podcast, featuring the music of György Ligeti and titled This Music Should Not Exist on Friday, March 16 at 7:30 p.m. in Zankel Hall.
BWW Feature: KLASSICAL KWEENS: Monét X Change
by Cole Grissom - February 23, 2018
In the performing arts, people love to talk about the 'it' factor – and it's annoying. Everyone has their own, elusive, definition of what this means, which basically boils down to – you know it when you see it. It's something so intangible and unteachable that being able to pin it down with words is next to impossible. I understand what I'm about to say officially makes me part of the problem, but that is truly the best way to describe the magnitude of Monét X Change. Is she perfect? Hardly. Is she hyper-polished? Nope. Will she text you back? Depends on the day. But does she have the 'it' factor? Abso-f*cking-lutely. And I can't – won't – take my eyes off of her.
Mitsuko Uchida Kicks Off Two-Year Survey of Schubert Piano Sonatas at Carnegie Hall
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2018
Renowned pianist Mitsuko Uchida—deemed one of the great Schubert interpreters of our time—begins a two-year survey of Schubert piano sonatas at Carnegie Hall with a solo recital in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage onMonday, February 26 at 8:00 p.m. The all-Schubert program includes his piano sonatas in C Minor, D. 958; A Major, D. 664; and G Major, D. 894.
Piffaro Announces March Concert
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2018
Piffaro, The Renaissance Band, will present Back Before Bach, a concert examining the musical DNA of Johann Sebastian Bach, on March 9-11 in Philadelphia and Wilmington.  Tickets are $29-$49 (full-time students free with ID), and are available at www.piffaro.org or by calling 215-235-8469.
Laura Osnes To Stand In For Sierra Boggess at BEST OF BROADWAY with the Sarasota Orchestra
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2018
Broadway star Laura Osnes will replace Sierra Boggess as guest artist for Best of Broadway. The concert program will remain the same.
Pre-Concert Lecture Announced for LA FRANCE V: LES SIX
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2018
Sylvia Kahan is Professor of Music at the Graduate Center and College of Staten Island, CUNY, where she is a member of both the Piano and Musicology faculties.  As a pianist, Dr. Kahan has performed as concerto soloist, recitalist, and chamber musician in all of New York's major halls and in concert venues throughout North America and Europe.
MOODS AND MODES Comes to Dunbar Ryerson United Church
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2018
Choral programmes are often organized by similarities of the composers included or the texts being sung or chronologically by the eras they represent. But for this concert we're experimenting with affective elements of music, grouping pieces together by the emotions they evoke.
Chambersburg Community Theatre Sets Sail with Fred Carmichael's Luxury Cruise
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2018
With the cold winds of winter, comes the desire to get away from the dreariness of central Pennsylvania, and explore parts of the world where the sun is shining and the air is steamy. While it may not be a voyage in the literal sense, Chambersburg Community Theatre tries its best to bring the warmth of the tropics to chilly Chambersburg beginning this Friday, February 23rd with the opening of their second show of the season, LUXURY CRUISE.
CelloPointe Returns to Manhattan Music and Arts Center for New Concert
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2018
Dance and music ensemble, CelloPointe, is returning to Manhattan Music and Arts Center with a wonderful concert of contemporary ballet and world-class chamber music on March 25 at 3:00 pm. With its unique style of programming, CelloPointe balances the virtuosity of chamber musicians and dancers.
Musica Viva NY Presents 'Infinite Hope' on Sunday, April 8
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2018
 Musica Viva NY presents Infinite Hope, commemorating the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s untimely death and celebrating his life and legacy, on Sunday, April 8, 2018 at 5:00 p.m.
Violinist Lisa Batiashvili Performs Prokofiev With Orpheus Chamber Orchestra At Carnegie Hall
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2018
Orpheus Chamber Orchestra presents The Courage to Create on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at 7pm in Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall, featuring internationally-acclaimed Georgian violinist Lisa Batiashvili in her Orpheus debut. Batiashvili is highlighted in Prokofiev's elegant Second Violin Concerto, a work steeped in the crosscurrents between Russia and the West. The evening also includes the Entr'acte No. 1 to Schubert's Rosamunde, Prokofiev's Schubert Waltzes Suite arranged by Paul Chihara, and Schubert's Symphony No. 8 in B Minor “Unfinished.”
Sydney Philharmonia Choirs presents JS Bach's B Minor Mass, Sydney Opera House Concert Hall
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2018
Sydney Philharmonia Choirs presents  JS Bach's B Minor Mass. One concert only, The Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House, 1pm, Easter Saturday, March 31
EMV Presents Star Pianist Angela Hewitt's 'Goldberg Variations' and 2018-19 Season Announcement
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2018
Early Music Vancouver ( EMV ) presents Goldberg Variations - Angela Hewitt, on March 7, 2018 at 7 : 30 pm at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts. Hailed as " the pre - eminent Bach pianist of our time " ( The Guardian, London ), GRAMMY Award - winning Angela Hewitt has captivated listeners around the world with her dazzling musicianship and stunning virtuosity.
Jaap van Zweden To Lead New York Philharmonic on ASIA 2018 Tour
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2018
Music Director Designate Jaap van Zweden will lead the New York Philharmonic on the ASIA 2018 tour, March 8–18, 2018. The ten-day tour — Jaap van Zweden's first international tour with the Orchestra — will feature eight concerts in five cities. The Orchestra will perform in Beijing, Kyoto, Tokyo, Nagoya, and Taipei. The soloists on the tour are Beijing-born pianist Yuja Wang and Japanese-American violinist Ryu Goto.
David Lang World Premiere, LuPone and More Set For New York Philharmonic Season
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2018
Jaap van Zweden begins his tenure as the 26th Music Director of the New York Philharmonic in the 2018–19 season. In introducing Jaap, the Philharmonic also welcomes an expanded connection to New York City: embracing our position as New York's Orchestra; weaving our tradition of innovation throughout the season's programs; celebrating seminal works of the repertoire; exploring ways in which music impacts and responds to social issues; and telling the stories of our home city through music. The Philharmonic emphasizes its commitment to today's composers and expanding audience experiences through two new series at The Appel Room, Jazz at Lincoln Center, and at the Stanley H. Kaplan Penthouse. With a legacy of firsts, the New York Philharmonic will pave the way for its future while building on its storied past under the leadership of its new Maestro.
BSO Presents Violinist Paul Huang
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2018
Expansive and genial, Antonin Dvorak's Symphony No. 6 is rooted in national substance.  On March 3rd, under the baton of Music Director and Principal Conductor Christopher Confessore, the Brevard Symphony Orchestra will present this lyrical masterwork live in concert – the first-ever performance by the Orchestra.  The concert will open with Franz Schubert's melodic and captivating Rosamunde Overture.  Highlighting the concert will be a performance of Samuel Barber's Violin Concerto by 2015 Avery Fisher Career Grant recipient, violinist Paul Huang. 
C4: The Choral Composer/Conductor Collective Presents 'Devotion'
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2018
C4: The Choral Composer/Conductor Collective will present Devotion, the second concert cycle of its 2017-18 Love, Devotion and Water New York season on Thursday, March 8 at 8 PM at Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Cathedral, ?113 Remsen Street in Brooklyn Heights and ?Saturday, March 10 at 8 PM at Church of the Holy Apostles, 296 9th Avenue (at 28th Street) in Manhattan.
Joe Hisaishi Adds Extra Performance With the HK Philharmonic
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2018
All tickets for the three concerts by the world-renowned Japanese composer-conductor Joe Hisaishi with the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (HK Phil) at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall have been sold out. Maestro Hisaishi has happily agreed to perform an additional concert with the HK Phil, to be held on 5 May 2018 (Sat, 3PM). Aligning with the other three performances, 80% of the tickets will be made available for public purchase. The remaining tickets will be allocated to the HK Phil's sponsors and partners.

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