Vienna Philharmonic to Release SUMMER NIGHT Concert on CD, DVD & More, Today
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2016
NEW YORK, NEW YORK (July 25, 2016)—Conducted by Semyon Bychkov in May 2016, the 13th annual Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert Schönbrunn will be released on CD, DVD, Blu-Ray, and digital platforms by Sony Classical on August 12 and broadcast on PBS's Great Performances on Today, September 30 at 9 p.m. (check local listings.). The Summer Night Concerts are presented free each year in the gardens of Vienna's Imperial Schönbrunn Palace, and Mr. Bychkov—conducting the event for the first time—led the Vienna Philharmonic in front of its largest Summer Night Concert audience ever (102,000 spectators). The performance reached an additional 585,000 people through TV and radio, having been broadcast by 83 stations on five continents.
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2016
NEW YORK, NEW YORK (July 25, 2016)—Conducted by Semyon Bychkov in May 2016, the 13th annual Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert Schönbrunn will be released on CD, DVD, Blu-Ray, and digital platforms by Sony Classical on August 12 and broadcast on PBS's Great Performances on Today, September 30 at 9 p.m. (check local listings.). The Summer Night Concerts are presented free each year in the gardens of Vienna's Imperial Schönbrunn Palace, and Mr. Bychkov—conducting the event for the first time—led the Vienna Philharmonic in front of its largest Summer Night Concert audience ever (102,000 spectators). The performance reached an additional 585,000 people through TV and radio, having been broadcast by 83 stations on five continents.
Chris Isaacson Presents CHOPIN MEETS BROADWAY
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2016
Chris Isaacson Presents has announced Chopin Meets Broadway, the unique artistic collaboration of acclaimed vocalist Peisha McPhee and award-winning pianist Sergiu Tuhutziu for two shows only on Today, September 30 and Saturday, October 1 at 8:30pm at the Catalina Bar & Grill in Hollywood.
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2016
Chris Isaacson Presents has announced Chopin Meets Broadway, the unique artistic collaboration of acclaimed vocalist Peisha McPhee and award-winning pianist Sergiu Tuhutziu for two shows only on Today, September 30 and Saturday, October 1 at 8:30pm at the Catalina Bar & Grill in Hollywood.
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra to Launch 2016-17 Pops Season with THE MUSIC OF JOHN WILLIAMS
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2016
The 2016-2017 PNC Pops season begins with a bang as the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and guest conductor Lawrence Loh take the audience to worlds beyond imagination with "The Music of John Williams" on September 30 through October 2 at Heinz Hall.
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2016
The 2016-2017 PNC Pops season begins with a bang as the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and guest conductor Lawrence Loh take the audience to worlds beyond imagination with "The Music of John Williams" on September 30 through October 2 at Heinz Hall.
SMCQ to Celebrate 50th Year of Music Creation in Montreal
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2016
This year the Société de musique contemporaine du Québec (SMCQ) celebrates the 50th year of its foundation in a grand way. This anniversary is particularly important as it also marks the official recognition of contemporary music in Canada.
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2016
This year the Société de musique contemporaine du Québec (SMCQ) celebrates the 50th year of its foundation in a grand way. This anniversary is particularly important as it also marks the official recognition of contemporary music in Canada.
Anne Sofie von Otter to Release SO MANY THINGS via Brooklyn Rider
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2016
Brooklyn Rider, the game-changing string quartet hailed as 'the future of chamber music' (Strings), releases a new album with Grammy Award-winning Swedish mezzo-soprano Anne Sofie von Otter on Nailve Classique on September 30.
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2016
Brooklyn Rider, the game-changing string quartet hailed as 'the future of chamber music' (Strings), releases a new album with Grammy Award-winning Swedish mezzo-soprano Anne Sofie von Otter on Nailve Classique on September 30.
Richmond County Orchestra Presents A NEW WORLD
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2016
Kicking off their 18th season the Richmond County Orchestra (RCO) presents: A New World featuring the world premiere of Cape Coast Castle by Joyce Solomon Moorman. Adding to the excitement of a new venue and new season is the opportunity following the performance for audience members to meet the composer of Cape Coast Castle Joyce Solomon Moorman.
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2016
Kicking off their 18th season the Richmond County Orchestra (RCO) presents: A New World featuring the world premiere of Cape Coast Castle by Joyce Solomon Moorman. Adding to the excitement of a new venue and new season is the opportunity following the performance for audience members to meet the composer of Cape Coast Castle Joyce Solomon Moorman.
American Repertory Ballet Announces Fall Favorites at The Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2016
American Repertory Ballet is pleased to make a return engagement on Saturday, 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.
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2016
American Repertory Ballet is pleased to make a return engagement on Saturday, 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.
Pittsburgh Symphony to Complete Trilogy of NASA Films with Dvorak's New World
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2016
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra boldly goes into the farthest reaches of space during the BNY Mellon Grand Classics weekend on October 14-16 at Heinz Hall.
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2016
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra boldly goes into the farthest reaches of space during the BNY Mellon Grand Classics weekend on October 14-16 at Heinz Hall.
Christophe Gerard Named Executive Chef of BLUE NOTE NAPA's Culinary Team; Dylan Torcoletti Named GM; Grammy Winning Trumpeter Chris Botti Opens, 10/25
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2016
Blue Note Napa, opening Tuesday, October 25 with GRAMMY winning jazz trumpeter Chris Botti at the historic Napa Valley Opera House in downtown Napa, has announced its culinary team for the first West Coast outpost of the legendary jazz club. Chef Christophe Gerard has been named Blue Note Napa's executive chef, bringing an elegant, yet comfortable and approachable California provencal-style to the Blue Note Napa menu, and Dylan Torcoletti has been hired as General Manager.
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2016
Blue Note Napa, opening Tuesday, October 25 with GRAMMY winning jazz trumpeter Chris Botti at the historic Napa Valley Opera House in downtown Napa, has announced its culinary team for the first West Coast outpost of the legendary jazz club. Chef Christophe Gerard has been named Blue Note Napa's executive chef, bringing an elegant, yet comfortable and approachable California provencal-style to the Blue Note Napa menu, and Dylan Torcoletti has been hired as General Manager.
Kaufman Music Center's FACE THE MUSIC Youth Ensemble Announces New Season
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2016
Kaufman Music Center's Face the Music, the country's only youth orchestra dedicated to studying and performing music by living composers, is tuning up for an exciting new season that includes a tribute to pioneering new music organization Bang On A Can to commemorate its 30th anniversary, performances of John Adams's notoriously difficult "Son of Chamber Symphony." as well as works by David Lang, Darcy James Argue, Snarky Puppy, Angelica Negron, Julia Wolfe and Missy Mazzoli.
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2016
Kaufman Music Center's Face the Music, the country's only youth orchestra dedicated to studying and performing music by living composers, is tuning up for an exciting new season that includes a tribute to pioneering new music organization Bang On A Can to commemorate its 30th anniversary, performances of John Adams's notoriously difficult "Son of Chamber Symphony." as well as works by David Lang, Darcy James Argue, Snarky Puppy, Angelica Negron, Julia Wolfe and Missy Mazzoli.
Renowned Opera Singers Join Houston Symphony and Chorus for Haydn's CREATION
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2016
Acclaimed international vocalists Nicole Heaston, Toby Spence and Peter Rose will join the Houston Symphony and Chorus in a performance of Haydn's grandiose oratorio, The Creation, led by Music Director Andres Orozco-Estrada Sept. 29 and Oct. 1-2.
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2016
Acclaimed international vocalists Nicole Heaston, Toby Spence and Peter Rose will join the Houston Symphony and Chorus in a performance of Haydn's grandiose oratorio, The Creation, led by Music Director Andres Orozco-Estrada Sept. 29 and Oct. 1-2.
Music Is The Way to Present Leanne Rees and Egils Straume in the Bay Area
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2016
The San Francisco Bay Area will be in for a very special concert experience when locally renowned composer/pianist, Leanne Rees teams up with fellow composer/pianist, Egils Straume (Latvia) for two rare and unique evenings of original classical music.
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2016
The San Francisco Bay Area will be in for a very special concert experience when locally renowned composer/pianist, Leanne Rees teams up with fellow composer/pianist, Egils Straume (Latvia) for two rare and unique evenings of original classical music.
Cleveland Orchestra to Perform SIBELIUS'S SECOND for Opening Weekend
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2016
On September 29 and 30, 2016, The Cleveland Orchestra and Music Director Franz Welser-Most will open the 2016-17 season at Severance Hall performing Ives's Symphony No. 3 ('The Camp Meeting'), Copland's Symphony for Organ and Orchestra featuring organist Paul Jacobs, and Sibelius's Symphony No. 2.
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2016
On September 29 and 30, 2016, The Cleveland Orchestra and Music Director Franz Welser-Most will open the 2016-17 season at Severance Hall performing Ives's Symphony No. 3 ('The Camp Meeting'), Copland's Symphony for Organ and Orchestra featuring organist Paul Jacobs, and Sibelius's Symphony No. 2.
Philharmonia Orchestra of New York Hosting Film Competition Ahead of Spring 2017 Season
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2016
The Philharmonia Orchestra of New York (PONY) is pushing the boundaries of the symphonic experience through the incorporation of high-tech visuals at each performance. This past March, the orchestra performed sold-out concerts at Jazz at Lincoln Center that garnered significant press attention. For our upcoming season, we are hosting a film competition to find a film student who will create a new film to be screened at PONY's upcoming concerts next spring.
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2016
The Philharmonia Orchestra of New York (PONY) is pushing the boundaries of the symphonic experience through the incorporation of high-tech visuals at each performance. This past March, the orchestra performed sold-out concerts at Jazz at Lincoln Center that garnered significant press attention. For our upcoming season, we are hosting a film competition to find a film student who will create a new film to be screened at PONY's upcoming concerts next spring.
Pacific Symphony Holds Music-Inspired Art Competiton
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2016
Inspired by the possibility of receiving a Musician Innovation Grant, which funds creative projects byPacific Symphony musicians, harpist Michelle Templeproposed an idea that in turn would inspire others. Temple's source of inspiration is not surprising-music-yet her project took root from the famous Southwestern artist Georgia O'Keeffe's idea that "music could be translated into something for the eye."
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2016
Inspired by the possibility of receiving a Musician Innovation Grant, which funds creative projects byPacific Symphony musicians, harpist Michelle Templeproposed an idea that in turn would inspire others. Temple's source of inspiration is not surprising-music-yet her project took root from the famous Southwestern artist Georgia O'Keeffe's idea that "music could be translated into something for the eye."
Australian Virtuoso Jayson Gillham, Japanese Pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii & More Join the SSO to Celebrate Beethoven
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2016
Australian virtuoso pianist Jayson Gillham will join the Sydney Symphony Orchestra to open the second half of its six-program Beethoven Celebration, conducted by renowned musician Vladimir Ashkenazy. The celebration will also feature the Australian debut of Japanese pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii and performances by New Zealand baritone Teddy Tahu Rhodes.
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2016
Australian virtuoso pianist Jayson Gillham will join the Sydney Symphony Orchestra to open the second half of its six-program Beethoven Celebration, conducted by renowned musician Vladimir Ashkenazy. The celebration will also feature the Australian debut of Japanese pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii and performances by New Zealand baritone Teddy Tahu Rhodes.
Brent Assink to Step Down as Executive Director of the San Francisco Symphony After 18 Seasons
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2016
Brent Assink, Executive Director of the San Francisco Symphony since 1999 and a shaper of Bay Area cultural life for almost two decades, today announced his plans to conclude his tenure with the Symphony in 2017. When he leaves, he will have served at the organization's helm for 18 years, during which he encouraged and led innovative artistic and media projects, worked to strengthen organizational stability, and captured global recognition for the Orchestra.
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2016
Brent Assink, Executive Director of the San Francisco Symphony since 1999 and a shaper of Bay Area cultural life for almost two decades, today announced his plans to conclude his tenure with the Symphony in 2017. When he leaves, he will have served at the organization's helm for 18 years, during which he encouraged and led innovative artistic and media projects, worked to strengthen organizational stability, and captured global recognition for the Orchestra.
Mariza, The Queen of Fado, Returns to the Chan Centre
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2016
The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at the University of British Columbia (UBC) announces the return of Portuguese-Mozambican artist, Mariza, the living voice of fado on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at 8pm in theChan Shun Concert Hall. Mariza will share contemporary fado from her bold new album Mundo, a vibrant musical travelogue that journeys from Cape Verde to Spain, and from Argentina to Portugal.
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2016
The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at the University of British Columbia (UBC) announces the return of Portuguese-Mozambican artist, Mariza, the living voice of fado on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at 8pm in theChan Shun Concert Hall. Mariza will share contemporary fado from her bold new album Mundo, a vibrant musical travelogue that journeys from Cape Verde to Spain, and from Argentina to Portugal.
Michael Tilson Thomas and the San Francisco Symphony Releases All-Debussy Album, 10/28
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2016
Music Director Michael Tilson Thomas (MTT) and the San Francisco Symphony (SFS) will release an all-Debussy album featuring three works that illustrate the French composer's mastery of orchestration including Images pour orchestre, Jeux, and La plus que lente, on the Orchestra's Grammy Award-winning SFS Media label on Friday, October 28, 2016. The recording will be available for pre-order on iTunes.com/SFSymphony and SFSymphony.org/Debussy on Tuesday, September 27, 2016. This recording is presented by SFS Media in premium audio hybrid SACD as well as studio master-quality download.
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2016
Music Director Michael Tilson Thomas (MTT) and the San Francisco Symphony (SFS) will release an all-Debussy album featuring three works that illustrate the French composer's mastery of orchestration including Images pour orchestre, Jeux, and La plus que lente, on the Orchestra's Grammy Award-winning SFS Media label on Friday, October 28, 2016. The recording will be available for pre-order on iTunes.com/SFSymphony and SFSymphony.org/Debussy on Tuesday, September 27, 2016. This recording is presented by SFS Media in premium audio hybrid SACD as well as studio master-quality download.
Violinist Yevgeny Kutik, and Pianist and Composer Timo Andres Perform at National Sawdust
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2016
On Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at 7pm, Russian-American violinist Yevgeny Kutik, known for his 'dark-hued tone and razor-sharp technique' (The New York Times) and pianist/composer Timo Andres, will perform a concert at National Sawdust (80 North 6th St.). The performance is part of Andres' engagement as a National Sawdust curator for the 2016-2017 season, and will include a selection of works from Kutik's new album, Words Fail, out October 28 on Marquis Classics, including two of Mendelssohn's Songs without Words (arr. Friedrich Hermann), the New York premiere of Andres' Words Fail, and the world premiere of Michael Gandolfi's Arioso Doloroso/Estatico, both of which Kutik commissioned for the album. The duo will also perform Nico Muhly's Compare Notes, Stravinsky's Suite Italienne, and the world premiere of Andres' arrangement of a short work by Janacek titled Words Fail.
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2016
On Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at 7pm, Russian-American violinist Yevgeny Kutik, known for his 'dark-hued tone and razor-sharp technique' (The New York Times) and pianist/composer Timo Andres, will perform a concert at National Sawdust (80 North 6th St.). The performance is part of Andres' engagement as a National Sawdust curator for the 2016-2017 season, and will include a selection of works from Kutik's new album, Words Fail, out October 28 on Marquis Classics, including two of Mendelssohn's Songs without Words (arr. Friedrich Hermann), the New York premiere of Andres' Words Fail, and the world premiere of Michael Gandolfi's Arioso Doloroso/Estatico, both of which Kutik commissioned for the album. The duo will also perform Nico Muhly's Compare Notes, Stravinsky's Suite Italienne, and the world premiere of Andres' arrangement of a short work by Janacek titled Words Fail.
Rubinstein Prize-Winner Pianist Boris Giltburg Gives NY Solo Recital Debut at Carnegie
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2016
Silver-prize and audience-prize winner at the 2011 Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Master Competition, critically acclaimed pianist Boris Giltburggives his New York solo recital debut at Carnegie Hall's Zankel Hall on October 27 with an all-Russian program, presented by the American Friends of the Arthur Rubinstein International Music Society. The program includes works by Rachmaninov, Prokofiev and Scriabin, as well as Giltburg's own piano arrangement of Shostakovich'sString Quartet No. 8 in C minor.
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2016
Silver-prize and audience-prize winner at the 2011 Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Master Competition, critically acclaimed pianist Boris Giltburggives his New York solo recital debut at Carnegie Hall's Zankel Hall on October 27 with an all-Russian program, presented by the American Friends of the Arthur Rubinstein International Music Society. The program includes works by Rachmaninov, Prokofiev and Scriabin, as well as Giltburg's own piano arrangement of Shostakovich'sString Quartet No. 8 in C minor.
Shirley Gale Gives Concert at Christ Church, North Adelaide
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2016
A great treat for lovers of pipe organ music will be the recital given by renowned organist and teacher, Shirley Gale, at Christ Church, North Adelaide at 5pm on Saturday 15 October when Shirley will play a selection of some of her favourite works.
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2016
A great treat for lovers of pipe organ music will be the recital given by renowned organist and teacher, Shirley Gale, at Christ Church, North Adelaide at 5pm on Saturday 15 October when Shirley will play a selection of some of her favourite works.
American Pops Orchestra Launches LUNCHTIME CONCERT SERIES
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2016
Maestro LUKE FRAZIER and THE AMERICAN POPS ORCHESTRA - Washington, DC's innovative hometown orchestra - will launch the 12:15 PM lunchtime concert series "THIRD THURSDAYS" to highlight the unique musical personalities and special talents of the members of their acclaimed ensemble at Live! at 10th and G (First Congregational, UCC Washington - 945 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20001). Admission to the 30 minute events are free, but a free-will offering will benefit the DC Youth Orchestra Program, where Mr. Frazier is an Artist-in-Residence.
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2016
Maestro LUKE FRAZIER and THE AMERICAN POPS ORCHESTRA - Washington, DC's innovative hometown orchestra - will launch the 12:15 PM lunchtime concert series "THIRD THURSDAYS" to highlight the unique musical personalities and special talents of the members of their acclaimed ensemble at Live! at 10th and G (First Congregational, UCC Washington - 945 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20001). Admission to the 30 minute events are free, but a free-will offering will benefit the DC Youth Orchestra Program, where Mr. Frazier is an Artist-in-Residence.
Renowned Opera Singers Join Houston Symphony and Chorus for Haydn's CREATION
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2016
Acclaimed international vocalists Nicole Heaston, Toby Spence and Peter Rose will join the Houston Symphony and Chorus in a performance of Haydn's grandiose oratorio, The Creation, led by Music Director Andres Orozco-Estrada Sept. 29 and Oct. 1-2.
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2016
Acclaimed international vocalists Nicole Heaston, Toby Spence and Peter Rose will join the Houston Symphony and Chorus in a performance of Haydn's grandiose oratorio, The Creation, led by Music Director Andres Orozco-Estrada Sept. 29 and Oct. 1-2.
KlangVerwaltung Orchestra and Chorgemeinschaft Neubeuern Chorus Visit Symphony Hall This Fall
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2016
Celebrating its 20th anniversary with its second North American tour, the acclaimed German orchestra KlangVerwaltung,joined by the Chorgemeinschaft Neubeuern Chorus, will present two of classical music's most beloved masterpieces in a concert on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at Boston's Symphony Hall. They will perform under the baton of Maestro Enoch zu Guttenberg, whose interpretations of sacred and symphonic masterworks are praised worldwide.
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2016
Celebrating its 20th anniversary with its second North American tour, the acclaimed German orchestra KlangVerwaltung,joined by the Chorgemeinschaft Neubeuern Chorus, will present two of classical music's most beloved masterpieces in a concert on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at Boston's Symphony Hall. They will perform under the baton of Maestro Enoch zu Guttenberg, whose interpretations of sacred and symphonic masterworks are praised worldwide.
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