Odyssey Opera Continues Joan of Arc season with Trial at Rouen 12/1
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2017
At the vanguard of Boston's classical music scene, Odyssey Opera and the Boston Modern Orchestra Project (BMOP) present the world premiere of the live performance of The Trial at Rouen by Norman Dello Joio. A semi-staged, English-language production led by conductor Gil Rose, The Trial at Rouen unites Odyssey Opera (one of the nation's most innovative opera companies), BMOP (the nation's premier orchestra dedicated exclusively to commissioning, performing, and recording new orchestral music), and internationally renowned singers Heather Buck (Joan of Arc) and Stephen Powell (Pierre Cauchon). This marks the third and most condensed opera of Odyssey Opera's Trial by Fire: Joan of Arc and the Hundred Years' War, a season-long exploration of operatic works inspired by martyr, saint, and military leader Joan of Arc.
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2017
At the vanguard of Boston's classical music scene, Odyssey Opera and the Boston Modern Orchestra Project (BMOP) present the world premiere of the live performance of The Trial at Rouen by Norman Dello Joio. A semi-staged, English-language production led by conductor Gil Rose, The Trial at Rouen unites Odyssey Opera (one of the nation's most innovative opera companies), BMOP (the nation's premier orchestra dedicated exclusively to commissioning, performing, and recording new orchestral music), and internationally renowned singers Heather Buck (Joan of Arc) and Stephen Powell (Pierre Cauchon). This marks the third and most condensed opera of Odyssey Opera's Trial by Fire: Joan of Arc and the Hundred Years' War, a season-long exploration of operatic works inspired by martyr, saint, and military leader Joan of Arc.
Review Roundup: Daniil Trifonov Begins PERSPECTIVES Concert Series at Carnegie Hall
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2017
Daniil Trifonov's Carnegie Hall performance on October 28, Hommage Chopin, was the beginning of a season long series of performances entitled Perspectives. Let's see what the critics had to say!
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2017
Daniil Trifonov's Carnegie Hall performance on October 28, Hommage Chopin, was the beginning of a season long series of performances entitled Perspectives. Let's see what the critics had to say!
Pasadena Symphony presents Larger Than Life Program in November
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2017
The Pasadena Symphony continues its 90th season on Saturday, November 18th with Mozart Symphony No. 41. Jupiter at Ambassador Auditorium with performances at 2pm and 8pm. Music Director David Lockington will lead a musical voyage around Europe with this tour de force program celebrating three musical giants. Rossini's bright and breezy Barber of Seville overture opens the program, with St. Saens' 2nd Piano Concerto topped off by Mozart's last masterpiece his Symphony No. 41, Jupiter. Named for the King of the Roman gods, known for his joviality, exuberance and great strength, Mozart's final symphony carries the majestic first movement through to an overpoweringly triumphant finish pure exhilaration.
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2017
The Pasadena Symphony continues its 90th season on Saturday, November 18th with Mozart Symphony No. 41. Jupiter at Ambassador Auditorium with performances at 2pm and 8pm. Music Director David Lockington will lead a musical voyage around Europe with this tour de force program celebrating three musical giants. Rossini's bright and breezy Barber of Seville overture opens the program, with St. Saens' 2nd Piano Concerto topped off by Mozart's last masterpiece his Symphony No. 41, Jupiter. Named for the King of the Roman gods, known for his joviality, exuberance and great strength, Mozart's final symphony carries the majestic first movement through to an overpoweringly triumphant finish pure exhilaration.
Sarasota Orchestra Receives Grant From The Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2017
The Sarasota Youth Orchestra program received a $15,000 grant from the Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation for student financial assistance.
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2017
The Sarasota Youth Orchestra program received a $15,000 grant from the Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation for student financial assistance.
Cellist Amit Peled to Release Peabody Cello Gang Album Today
by BWW News Desk - October 27, 2017
On Today, October 27, 2017, CTM Classics releases The Amit Peled Peabody Cello Gang, an album of cello ensemble works produced by acclaimed Israeli cellist and sought-after pedagogue, Amit Peled, a professor at Baltimore's Peabody Institute. The recording features a world premiere arrangement of Schubert's Arpeggione Sonata in A Minor, D. 821 for four cellos by Tom Zebovitz; Popper's Requiem, Op.66; and Handel's Sonata for Two Cellos in G Minor, Op.2 No.8. Peled performs on the 1733 Pablo Casals Goffriller cello.
by BWW News Desk - October 27, 2017
On Today, October 27, 2017, CTM Classics releases The Amit Peled Peabody Cello Gang, an album of cello ensemble works produced by acclaimed Israeli cellist and sought-after pedagogue, Amit Peled, a professor at Baltimore's Peabody Institute. The recording features a world premiere arrangement of Schubert's Arpeggione Sonata in A Minor, D. 821 for four cellos by Tom Zebovitz; Popper's Requiem, Op.66; and Handel's Sonata for Two Cellos in G Minor, Op.2 No.8. Peled performs on the 1733 Pablo Casals Goffriller cello.
Anu Tali Announces She Will Step Down As Music Director of Sarasota Orchestra In 2019
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2017
Anu Tali today announced that at the end of the 2018 / 2019 season, following the completion of her current contract, she will step down as music director of the Sarasota Orchestra to focus on her international career and guest conducting. She will have served as Music Director for six seasons.
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2017
Anu Tali today announced that at the end of the 2018 / 2019 season, following the completion of her current contract, she will step down as music director of the Sarasota Orchestra to focus on her international career and guest conducting. She will have served as Music Director for six seasons.
Brahms, Bach and Elgar to Close Concerts@Kent Town's 2017 Season
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2017
Concerts @ Kent Town, Cnr Fullarton Road and Grenfell Street, Kent Town at 2pm Wednesday 15 November 2017 is closing the season with an outstanding program of music performed by well known musicians Janet Anderson, violinist, Damien Mansfield, piano and John Hall, organ.
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2017
Concerts @ Kent Town, Cnr Fullarton Road and Grenfell Street, Kent Town at 2pm Wednesday 15 November 2017 is closing the season with an outstanding program of music performed by well known musicians Janet Anderson, violinist, Damien Mansfield, piano and John Hall, organ.
Review Roundup: Martha Argerich Returns To Carnegie Hall After Nine Years
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2017
Martha Argerich returned to Carnegie Hall on October 20 after nearly a decade of absence. Let's see what the critics had to say!
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2017
Martha Argerich returned to Carnegie Hall on October 20 after nearly a decade of absence. Let's see what the critics had to say!
BWW Review: Forget Springsteen - Argerich Was the Rock-Star in Town at Carnegie Hall
by Richard Sasanow - October 24, 2017
Though the classical music season is still young, it'll be tough for anything that lies ahead to compete with Friday night's performance at Carnegie Hall by Martha Argerich, who seemed to be having the time of her life, while showing total skill and control. The audience was hers from the get-go, stomping and whistling before she even sat down at the keyboard--as if they were at Madison Square Garden rather than this sometimes-demure palace of classical music.
by Richard Sasanow - October 24, 2017
Though the classical music season is still young, it'll be tough for anything that lies ahead to compete with Friday night's performance at Carnegie Hall by Martha Argerich, who seemed to be having the time of her life, while showing total skill and control. The audience was hers from the get-go, stomping and whistling before she even sat down at the keyboard--as if they were at Madison Square Garden rather than this sometimes-demure palace of classical music.
VIDEO: Sit with the Orchestra in This 360-Degree Sneak Peek of David Bernard's 'InsideOut' Concerts
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2017
Take a look at this video to get a sneak peek of an InsideOut Experience, where you get to sit in the orchestra alongside your 'fellow' musicians and be conducted by Maestro David Bernard for a movement of Berlioz's witching Symphonie Fantastique - the main work on this Saturday's Halloween program at the DiMenna Center For Classical Music.
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2017
Take a look at this video to get a sneak peek of an InsideOut Experience, where you get to sit in the orchestra alongside your 'fellow' musicians and be conducted by Maestro David Bernard for a movement of Berlioz's witching Symphonie Fantastique - the main work on this Saturday's Halloween program at the DiMenna Center For Classical Music.
The Victoria Symphony Welcomes Sean O'Loughlin as New Principal Pops Conductor
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2017
Four years after the retirement of audience favourite Brian Jackson, the Victoria Symphony in Victoria, BC, has announced the appointment of arranger, composer and conductor Sean O'Loughlin as the new Principal Pops Conductor.
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2017
Four years after the retirement of audience favourite Brian Jackson, the Victoria Symphony in Victoria, BC, has announced the appointment of arranger, composer and conductor Sean O'Loughlin as the new Principal Pops Conductor.
Review Roundup: The Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal at Carnegie Hall
by BWW Intern - October 23, 2017
The Orchestre Symphonique de Montr al performed at Carnegie Hall on October 18 with conductor Kent Nagano. See what the critics had to say here!
by BWW Intern - October 23, 2017
The Orchestre Symphonique de Montr al performed at Carnegie Hall on October 18 with conductor Kent Nagano. See what the critics had to say here!
VIDEO: Pianist Emanuel Ax Visits St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and Jennings Schools
by Alan Henry - October 20, 2017
The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra's 2017-2018 season opened with a two-week celebration of Mozart. Pianist Emanuel Ax was the featured guest artist.
by Alan Henry - October 20, 2017
The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra's 2017-2018 season opened with a two-week celebration of Mozart. Pianist Emanuel Ax was the featured guest artist.
Composer Scott Wollschleger to Release Debut Portrait Album SOFT ABERRATION
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2017
On Today, October 20, 2017, composer Scott Wollschleger releases his debut portrait album, Soft Aberration, on New Focus Recordings.
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2017
On Today, October 20, 2017, composer Scott Wollschleger releases his debut portrait album, Soft Aberration, on New Focus Recordings.
Sarasota Orchestra to Launch Masterworks Season with Dvorak & Mahler
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2017
The Sarasota Orchestra will begin its Masterworks series by performing works by Antonin Dvorak and Gustav Mahler.
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2017
The Sarasota Orchestra will begin its Masterworks series by performing works by Antonin Dvorak and Gustav Mahler.
LA Chamber Orch's Baroque Conversations Showcases Cello Concertos - 11/2/17
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2017
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (LACO) presents a Baroque Conversations program of cello concertos showcasing the instrument's versatility and rich tone, featuring Principal Cello Andrew Shulman, Thursday, November 2, 2017, 7:30 pm, at Zipper Concert Hall in downtown Los Angeles. Shulman, who also hosts the evening, performs Vivaldi's Cello Concerto No. 8, Leo's Cello Concerto No. 3 and CPE Bach's Cello Concerto in A Major. Joining him are LACO artists Concertmaster Margaret Batjer; Assistant Concertmaster Tereza Stanislav; Viola Rob Brophy; Cello Trevor Handy; Bass Geoffrey Osika; and Principal Keyboard Tisha Mabee, harpsichord.
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2017
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (LACO) presents a Baroque Conversations program of cello concertos showcasing the instrument's versatility and rich tone, featuring Principal Cello Andrew Shulman, Thursday, November 2, 2017, 7:30 pm, at Zipper Concert Hall in downtown Los Angeles. Shulman, who also hosts the evening, performs Vivaldi's Cello Concerto No. 8, Leo's Cello Concerto No. 3 and CPE Bach's Cello Concerto in A Major. Joining him are LACO artists Concertmaster Margaret Batjer; Assistant Concertmaster Tereza Stanislav; Viola Rob Brophy; Cello Trevor Handy; Bass Geoffrey Osika; and Principal Keyboard Tisha Mabee, harpsichord.
Harmonie Ensemble/New York, Maestro Richman Release 'Toscanini 150th Anniversary Tribute'
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2017
The October 27, 2017 release of the 'Toscanini 150th Anniversary Tribute' CD, which Steven Richman recorded using one of Toscanini's own batons, is the Harmonie Ensemble / New York's 14th recording.
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2017
The October 27, 2017 release of the 'Toscanini 150th Anniversary Tribute' CD, which Steven Richman recorded using one of Toscanini's own batons, is the Harmonie Ensemble / New York's 14th recording.
Review Roundup: Leif Ove Andsnes Performs with The New York Philharmonic at David Geffen Hall
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2017
Leif Ove Andsnes continues with his final performance on October 17, and the critics are weighing in!
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2017
Leif Ove Andsnes continues with his final performance on October 17, and the critics are weighing in!
Swire SYMPHONY UNDER THE STARS Shines the Spotlight on Young Musical Prodigies
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2017
Swire Symphony Under The Stars, the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra's free annual outdoor mega-concert, is just around the corner. This year, the HK Phil has invited two young Hong Kong musical prodigies, pianist Johnson Li and violinist Paloma So, to perform against the backdrop of the city's spectacular harbour skyline.
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2017
Swire Symphony Under The Stars, the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra's free annual outdoor mega-concert, is just around the corner. This year, the HK Phil has invited two young Hong Kong musical prodigies, pianist Johnson Li and violinist Paloma So, to perform against the backdrop of the city's spectacular harbour skyline.
Semyon Bychkov Named Chief Conductor and Music Director of the Czech Philharmonic Starting in 2018-19 Season
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2017
The Czech Philharmonic today announced the appointment of Semyon Bychkov as Chief Conductor and Music Director starting in the 2018-19 season. Mr. Bychkov has been a frequent guest conductor of the Czech Philharmonic since first appearing with the Orchestra in 2013, and he is also currently the Artistic Director of The Tchaikovsky Project, which he launched with the Orchestra last October and which encompasses concerts and a Decca recording cycle.
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2017
The Czech Philharmonic today announced the appointment of Semyon Bychkov as Chief Conductor and Music Director starting in the 2018-19 season. Mr. Bychkov has been a frequent guest conductor of the Czech Philharmonic since first appearing with the Orchestra in 2013, and he is also currently the Artistic Director of The Tchaikovsky Project, which he launched with the Orchestra last October and which encompasses concerts and a Decca recording cycle.
Chilling Arctic Symphony Meets Spiritual Shaman Concerto in New Centrediscs Release
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2017
Striking live recordings of two monumental orchestral works by Canadian composer Vincent Ho, commissioned by the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (WSO), are brought together on a new release from Centrediscs, available October 13.
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2017
Striking live recordings of two monumental orchestral works by Canadian composer Vincent Ho, commissioned by the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (WSO), are brought together on a new release from Centrediscs, available October 13.
Drummer Ches Smith to Debut Chamber Noise Ensemble 'Laugh Ash' at Roulette
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2017
On October 11 at Roulette, Smith will premiere new work for an expanded version of his chamber ensemble Laugh Ash, in which the intricacies of chamber ensemble composition are morphed through a lens of low-fi hip hop, damaged electronics, and block structures, resulting in 'hooks' of a sort.
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2017
On October 11 at Roulette, Smith will premiere new work for an expanded version of his chamber ensemble Laugh Ash, in which the intricacies of chamber ensemble composition are morphed through a lens of low-fi hip hop, damaged electronics, and block structures, resulting in 'hooks' of a sort.
DANGEROUS SONG - BLUE Performance Set for Sandgate Town Hall
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2017
Dangerous Song - Linsey Pollak & Lizzie O'Keefe, featuring extraordinary underwater cinematography by David Hannan, is set for Sandgate Town Hall on 7 October at 7:30pm.
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2017
Dangerous Song - Linsey Pollak & Lizzie O'Keefe, featuring extraordinary underwater cinematography by David Hannan, is set for Sandgate Town Hall on 7 October at 7:30pm.
Moscow State Symphony Orchestra Makes Debut at The Soraya, 11/2
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2017
The internationally celebrated Moscow State Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Pavel Kogen, Music Director and Chief Conductor, will make their debut on the stage of the Great Hall of Valley Performing Arts Center (The Soraya) on Thursday, November 2 at 8pm. The all-Russian program which honors the traditions and romantic history of Russia includes Rachmaninov's The Rock, Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1, and Scriabin's Symphony No. 2. This concert is the first of the season's SOARING performances that will feature several of the world's greatest orchestras during the 2017-2018 season at VPAC (The Soraya). It also marks the debut of the fourth of the largest Russian orchestras to appear on the VPAC stage the Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra in 2011, the Russian National Orchestra in 2016 and The St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra in 2017.
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2017
The internationally celebrated Moscow State Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Pavel Kogen, Music Director and Chief Conductor, will make their debut on the stage of the Great Hall of Valley Performing Arts Center (The Soraya) on Thursday, November 2 at 8pm. The all-Russian program which honors the traditions and romantic history of Russia includes Rachmaninov's The Rock, Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1, and Scriabin's Symphony No. 2. This concert is the first of the season's SOARING performances that will feature several of the world's greatest orchestras during the 2017-2018 season at VPAC (The Soraya). It also marks the debut of the fourth of the largest Russian orchestras to appear on the VPAC stage the Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra in 2011, the Russian National Orchestra in 2016 and The St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra in 2017.
Review Roundup: Lang Lang, Chick Corea, and Maxim Lando Perform Rhapsody In Blue at Carnegie Hall
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2017
On October 4 Chick Corea, Lang Lang and his prot g Maxim Lando performed Gershwin's Rhapsody In Blue at two pianos at Carnegie Hall's Opening Night Gala. See what the critics had to say!
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2017
On October 4 Chick Corea, Lang Lang and his prot g Maxim Lando performed Gershwin's Rhapsody In Blue at two pianos at Carnegie Hall's Opening Night Gala. See what the critics had to say!
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