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Music Institute of Chicago Chorale Announces 30th Season
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2016
The Music Institute of Chicago Chorale, conducted by Daniel Wallenberg, announces its 30th anniversary season, collaborating with Music Institute ensembles and faculty on three concerts at Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Ave., Evanston.
PSO Guest Conductor Jayce Ogren to Talk Tchaikovsky's 'Pathetique' Symphony
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2016
On Wednesday, November 2 at 7 pm, in partnership with the Princeton Public Library, the Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) presents a discussion of Tchaikovsky's Sixth Symphony with PSO guest conductor Jayce Ogren in the library's Community Room. Mr. Ogren offers insights into conducting the symphony and touches upon the controversial interpretations surrounding its nickname-'Pathetique.'
National Chorale Presents A GERSHWIN CELEBRATION
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2016
National Chorale, New York's premier professional choral company, under the Artistic Direction of Everett McCorvey, begins its 2016-2017 Season at Lincoln Center with A Gershwin Celebration onFriday, October 21, 2016 at 8pm at the David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, 10 Lincoln Center Plaza, NYC.
Q2 Music to Broadcast 2016 NJSO Edward T. Cone Composition Institute Concert
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2016
WQXR's online new-music station Q2 Music will broadcast the 2016 NJSO Edward T. Cone Composition Institute concert, "Scores: New Orchestral Works," on Tuesday, October 18, at 9 pm. The program-a live NJSO performance under the baton of David Robertson, recorded on July 16 at the Richardson Auditorium in Princeton-features new works by the four composers of the 2016 NJSO Edward T. Cone Composition Institute, as well as a work from Institute Director Steven Mackey.The broadcast, which will include interviews with the Institute composers, will become available for on-demand listening in the archives at www.q2music.org.
York Symphony Orchestra Announces Contract Extension of Lawrence Golan and Appoints New Board Members
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2016
The York Symphony Orchestra is proud to announce that Lawrence Golan, music director and conductor of the York Symphony Orchestra, has signed a contract extension to continue his leadership of the Symphony for five more years. This exciting announcement comes as the local nonprofit also welcomes four new members to the York Symphony Orchestra board of directors - Dr. Vince Butera, Larry J. Miller, Carolyn Mosser and Michelle Shipley - all from York County.
Cleveland Orchestra Youth Chorus Sets 2016-17 Season
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2016
The Cleveland Orchestra Youth Chorus celebrates its 25th anniversary during the 2016-17 season.
New Principal Flute Named to Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2016
Music Director Jeffrey Kahane has named Joachim Becerra Thomsen principal flute of Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (LACO), one of the nation's leading orchestras renowned for its wide-ranging repertoire and adventurous commissioning initiatives. 
PSO to Feature Natasha Paremski and Guest Conductor Jayce Ogren
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2016
On Sunday, November 6 at 4 pm, star pianist Natasha Paremski graces the Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) stage at the Impassioned Russia concert in her highly anticipated return with Prokofiev's Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Major, Op. 26.
National Chorale Presents A GERSHWIN CELEBRATION
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2016
National Chorale, New York's premier professional choral company, under the Artistic Direction of Everett McCorvey, begins its 2016-2017 Season at Lincoln Center with A Gershwin Celebration onFriday, October 21, 2016 at 8pm at the David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, 10 Lincoln Center Plaza, NYC.
Guitarist Derek Gripper to Perform ONE NIGHT ON EARTH at PSO's Musicale Fundraiser
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2016
On Sunday, November 13, South African guitarist Derek Gripper will perform One Night on Earth, a program of West African kora-inspired music at the Princeton Symphony Orchestra's Fall Musicale fundraiser.
The Philly POPS to Open 38th Season with ELVIS: THE KING'S SONGBOOK
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2016
The Philly POPS will open its 38th season with ELVIS: The King's Songbook October 21-23 in Verizon Hall at the Kimmel Center.
New Philharmonic to Continue 40th Season with AN EVENING OF GERSHWIN at the MAC
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2016
New Philharmonic the professional orchestra in residence at the McAninch Arts Center, continues its 40th Anniversary Season with 'An Evening of Gershwin' at the MAC Saturday, Oct. 22 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 23 at 3 p.m.
Dolce Suono Ensemble to Present World Premiere of Foumai's MANOOKIAN MURALS
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2016
Philadelphia's Dolce Suono Ensemble continues the season on December 11, 2016 with The Americas Project / Musica en tus Manos, DSE's highly praised exploration of the chamber music of the U.S. and Latin America, coupled with engagement initiatives in the Latino community of Philadelphia.
New Jersey Performing Arts Center Presents an Evening with London Symphony Orchestra
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2016
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents an evening with London Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of Gianandrea Noseda, one of today's most acclaimed conductors, with pianist Yuja Wang as the soloist for Ravel's Piano Concerto in G. London Symphony Orchestra performs Shostakovich's rebellious Fifth Symphony.
Dessoff Choirs Opens 92nd Season at Alice Tully Hall
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2016
Hailed as "one of the great amateur choruses of our time (New York Today) for its "full-bodied sound and suppleness (The New York Times)," The Dessoff Choirs, with soloists and orchestra, opens its 92nd season at Alice Tully Hall. For one night only, Dessoff presents We Remember including Mozart's Requiem and contemporary choral works reflecting on the lives of President John F. Kennedy and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and paying tribute to composer Steven Stucky, a champion of new music.
Andres Orozco-Estrada to Make Debut at HBU's Morris Cultural Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2016
Music Director Andres Orozco-Estrada will step onto the conductor's podium at Houston Baptist University's Joella & Stewart Morris Cultural Arts Center for the first time since being appointed music director. The one-night-only performance featuring violin showpieces and romantic masterworks by Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky will take place at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21.
LiveConnections to Open 2016-17 Season with Powerhouse Trio
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2016
LiveConnections opens their 2016-17 season with an evening of boundary-crossing music as harpist Bridget Kibbey, clarinetist Benito Meza, and percussionist Samuel Torres team up for a one-night only concert at Philly's World Cafe Live on Friday, October 21 at 7:30 PM.
DCINY Presents Soprano Melissa Wimbish in Her Carnegie Hall Debut
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2016
On October 10, Soprano Melissa Wimbish makes her DCINY Artist Series solo debut recital at Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall, in a performance featuring the American contemporary vocal music of Jake Heggie, Andre Previn, Jessica Meyer, Tom Cipullo, and Gregory Spears. The concert highlights new contemporary vocal works including the world premiere of Meyers' Space In Chains.
Princeton Symphony Orchestra Viennese Reflections Concert Features Violinist Leila Josefowicz
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2016
Resuming its usual time slot on Sunday, October 9 at 4 pm, the Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) presents Viennese Reflections Edward T. Cone Concert spotlighting one of the most important violinists of our time-Leila Josefowicz. Ms. Josefowicz performsAlban Berg's Violin Concerto "To the Memory of an Angel" with the orchestra under the direction of Rossen Milanov. Bookending the concerto is the world premiere of Julian Grant's PSO-commissioned work Is it enough? Perhaps it is… and Franz Schubert's Symphony No. 9 in C Major, D. 944 "Great." The concert takes place at Richardson Auditorium on Princeton University campus.
David Korevaar in Concert Set for Tenth 2016 5@5 at DiMenna Solo Piano Series Performance
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2016
5@5 at DiMenna Solo Piano Series presents David Korevaar in concert today, October 8 @ 5:00 PM, as the tenth program of their 2016 performance series, curated by Mirian Conti, at The DiMenna Center for Classical Music, 450 West 37th Street in Manhattan.
American Repertory Ballet Announces Fall Favorites at The Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2016
American Repertory Ballet is pleased to make a return engagement today, October 8 at 3:00 p.m., at The Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College, Branchburg, NJ, presenting Fall Favorites, a program of mixed repertoire.
Cleveland Orchestra to Honor Violist Robert Vernon with 2016 Distinguished Service Award
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2016
On Today, October 8, 2016, Robert Vernon, former principal violist of The Cleveland Orchestra and now holding the title Principal Viola Emeritus, will receive The Cleveland Orchestra's twenty-first annual Distinguished Service Award.
Cleveland Orchestra Mitsuko Uchida Announce Mozart Piano Concertos Nos. 17 & 25 Recordings
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2016
 The Cleveland Orchestra and Mitsuko Uchida announce the release date of their latest Decca recording project: Mozart's Piano Concertos Nos. 17 (K453) and 25 (K503), which were recorded live at Severance Hall in February 2016.  On October 28, 2016 the recording will be available in the United States and internationally.  Beginning October 21 it will be available at the Cleveland Orchestra Store; it is currently available for pre-order on Amazon.com here:http://amzn.to/2cYXERH and iTunes here: http://apple.co/2cXrWz1. 
Pittsburgh Symphony to Open 'Grand Classics' Season with Pinchas Zukerman
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2016
Music Director Manfred Honeck and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra open the 2016-2017 BNY Mellon Grand Classics season with legendary violinist Pinchas Zukerman and Composer of the Year James MacMillan on October 7 and 9 at Heinz Hall.
Chamber Music Society of St. Louis to Open 8th Season with Cabaret-Style Shows
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2016
?On Today, October 7th, The Chamber Music Society of St. Louis (CMSSL) opens up their usually intimate cabaret-style performances and moves their first concert of the season to the acoustically perfect Sheldon Concert Hall.

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