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Palisades Virtuosi to Perform This Weekend at Ridgewood Conservatory by BWW News Desk
- September 20, 2016 The critically-acclaimed Palisades Virtuosi will be in concert, performing music for flute, clarinet and piano on Sunday, September 25th at 3:00pm at The Ridgewood Conservatory, 409 Sette Drive in Paramus, New Jersey.
Princeton Symphony Orchestra Presents 'Why the Saxophone?', 10/5 by BWW News Desk
- September 20, 2016 On Wednesday, October 5 at 7 pm, in partnership with the Princeton Public Library, the Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) presents the first event in its annual Soundtracks series: “Why the Saxophone?” in the library's Community Room. PSO Music Director Rossen Milanov and Manager of Operations Bryan McNamara discuss the saxophone's unusual role as an orchestral instrument. Together, they will briefly explore a history of the orchestral saxophone, focusing closely on Alban Berg's use of the instrument in his Violin Concerto “To the Memory of an Angel.” Mr. McNamara will also demonstrate the instrument's sonic and stylistic versatility. There will be an opportunity for audience questions about the saxophone and the music associated with it.
Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Announces 2016-2017 Season Performances by BWW News Desk
- September 19, 2016 The Philadelphia Youth Orchestra (PYO) is one of the oldest and most highly regarded youth orchestra organizations in America and, as this season is launched, PYO marks the 20th Anniversary of Louis Scaglione, President and Music Director, who has led the organization's growth to great heights, introducing new ensembles and programs year after year.
Vancouver Chamber Orchestra Launches its New Season with THE NATURAL MUSIC OF EARTH/SEA/SKY by BWW News Desk
- September 19, 2016 Music celebrates nature in a million ways and a million pieces. The Vancouver Chamber Orchestra's opening concert of the season presents just a few of these under the guise of natural madrigals, romantic wilderness, shadowwater, dreamwater, Formosan skies, riddles, water, sun, wind and rain - the many moods of the natural world.
2016-17 Chicago Philharmonic Season Opens with Legendary Lovers, Features Harp Duo in Foyer by BWW News Desk
- September 18, 2016 The Chicago Philharmonic's 2016-17 season, Love, begins with a concert exploring 'Legendary Lovers' as depicted in music. Couples including Romeo & Juliet, Ruslan & Ludmila, and Tristan & Isolde all feature. Emily Birsan and John Irvin, Ryan Opera Center alumni recently heard at the Lyric Opera, sing duets by Verdi, Bernstein, and Gounod, and the orchestra performs symphonic works by Ravel, Wagner, Glinka, and Diamond. The Belle Harmonie harp duo, featuring Krista Hagglund and Anna Hirons of the Midwest Young Artists Conservatory, will perform in the foyer before the concert.
Richmond Symphony to Join Chester Community Association for 15th Annual ChesterFest, Today by BWW News Desk
- September 17, 2016 August 3, 2016 – Richmond, Virginia The Richmond Symphony's Big Tent is moving to Chester Village Green for the 15th Annual ChesterFest. This will be the first collaboration between The Chester Community Association and the Richmond Symphony for the free, all-day event. Festivities begin at 10:00am and will feature the Richmond Symphony, arts and craft vendors, food, contests, additional live music, and family activities before the Symphony closes out the day.
Hershey Symphony to Kick Off Season with Soundtracks of John Williams by BWW News Desk
- September 17, 2016 Celebrate America's premier composer of film music as the Hershey Symphony Orchestra opens its season with The Soundtracks of John Williams, Today, September 17, 2016 at 8 p.m. at The Hershey Theatre.
Sir Ben Kingsley to Headline Houston Symphony's Opening Night Gala by BWW News Desk
- September 17, 2016 Academy, Grammy and Golden Globe Award-winning actor Sir Ben Kingsley will join the Houston Symphony in an unforgettable performance of Peter and the Wolf during its Opening Night Concert and Gala at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 17, 2016.
The Falmouth Chorale Presents MOZART 260 by BWW News Desk
- September 16, 2016 The Falmouth Chorale, led by Artistic Director John Yankee, presents Mozart 260, a concert featuring a quartet of soloists and chamber orchestra on Saturday, October 22 and Sunday, October 23, 4 pm at John Wesley United Methodist Church, 270 Gifford Street, Falmouth.
DCINY Presents Soprano Melissa Wimbish in Her Carnegie Hall Debut by BWW News Desk
- September 16, 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.
Renowned Conductor Xian Zhang to Debut as NJSO Music Director by BWW News Desk
- September 16, 2016 Internationally renowned conductor Xian Zhang makes her debut as the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra's 14th Music Director at venues throughout the state across two weekends, October 27-November 6 in Newark, Princeton, New Brunswick, Morristown and Englewood.
Community Choir Gathering for 'SACRED RIGHTS, SACRED SONG' Concert by BWW News Desk
- September 16, 2016 On November 13, 2016, a chorus of over 50 singers will present 'Sacred Rights, Sacred Song - A Concert of Concern' at the Perelman Theater in the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia at 7 p.m. 'Sacred Rights, Sacred Song' (SRSS) is an 11-piece multi-composer cantata conducted by Cantor David Tilman, that is designed to literally raise voices in concern over the state of the modern Jewish democracy in the modern Jewish State of Israel.
Oboist Eugene Izotov Joins Faculty of San Francisco Conservatory of Music by BWW News Desk
- September 15, 2016 The San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) today announces the appointment of oboist Eugene Izotov to its faculty. Currently principal oboe at the San Francisco Symphony, Izotov has garnered critical acclaim for his interpretations of symphonic and solo repertoire. His appointment comes amid several recent additions to SFCM's faculty, including vocalists Deborah Voigt and Susanne Mentzer, as well as conductor Eric Dudley.
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra to Launch 2016-17 Pops Season with THE MUSIC OF JOHN WILLIAMS by BWW News Desk
- September 15, 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.
Conductor Fabien Gabel Announces 2016-17 Season by BWW News Desk
- September 15, 2016 Recognized internationally as one of the star conductors of the new generation, Fabien Gabel kicked off an exciting 2016/17 season and fifth year as Music Director of the Quebec Symphony Orchestra last night with a performance including Berlin Philharmonic concertmaster Daishin Kashimoto.
Sony Classical Releases FOR THE LOVE OF BRAHMS By Joshua Bell by BWW News Desk
- September 15, 2016 Violinist Joshua Bell and cellist Steven Isserlis are joined by two acclaimed musical forces - pianist Jeremy Denk and the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, of which Bell is Music Director - in a landmark joint recording, For the Love of Brahms (Sony Classical). Available September 30, 2016, the new album is a unique project that features works of Brahms and Schumann that Bell calls “music about love and friendship.”
POPS Ball to Open Philly's Social Season Next Week by BWW News Desk
- September 15, 2016 On September 15, Music Director Michael Krajewski and the Philly POPS orchestra return to the Hyatt at the Bellevue for the Fourth Annual POPS Ball.