Riverside Opera and Richmond County Orchestra Seek Young Staten Island Musicians
by BWW News Desk - July 28, 2016
Riverside Opera Company and Richmond County Orchestra will have a joint performance with an opening number by a young SI musician.
by BWW News Desk - July 28, 2016
Riverside Opera Company and Richmond County Orchestra will have a joint performance with an opening number by a young SI musician.
Guitar Virtuoso Gustavo Assis-Brasil Unveils New Album CHROMATIC DIALOGUES
by BWW News Desk - July 27, 2016
Much to the anticipation of guitarists worldwide, guitar virtuoso Gustavo Assis-Brasil has released a new album 'Chromatic Dialogues'!
by BWW News Desk - July 27, 2016
Much to the anticipation of guitarists worldwide, guitar virtuoso Gustavo Assis-Brasil has released a new album 'Chromatic Dialogues'!
Composer Robert Paterson Celebrates World Premiere of THREE WAY, New Recordings and More in 2016-17
by BWW News Desk - July 27, 2016
The 2016-17 season is an exceptional year for Robert Paterson, the New York-based composer whose music has been praised for its elegance, wit, rhythmic vitality, and wonderful sense of color that 'often seems to shimmer.' He will have the first evening-length, fully-staged opera production of his career: Three Way, a trio of comic operas with libretto by David Cote 'about craving and connection,' co-produced by Nashville Opera and American Opera Projects, will have its world premiere in Nashville and its New York premiere at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.
by BWW News Desk - July 27, 2016
The 2016-17 season is an exceptional year for Robert Paterson, the New York-based composer whose music has been praised for its elegance, wit, rhythmic vitality, and wonderful sense of color that 'often seems to shimmer.' He will have the first evening-length, fully-staged opera production of his career: Three Way, a trio of comic operas with libretto by David Cote 'about craving and connection,' co-produced by Nashville Opera and American Opera Projects, will have its world premiere in Nashville and its New York premiere at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.
Deer Valley Music Festival to Present Haydn, DreamWorks & Steep Canyon Rangers
by BWW News Desk - July 27, 2016
Deer Valley Music Festival will present Haydn's 'Oxford' Symphony, DreamWorks Animation in Concert, and the Steep Canyon Rangers with the Utah Symphony. Details below!
by BWW News Desk - July 27, 2016
Deer Valley Music Festival will present Haydn's 'Oxford' Symphony, DreamWorks Animation in Concert, and the Steep Canyon Rangers with the Utah Symphony. Details below!
Philadelphia Young Pianists' Academy Brings Young Pianists to Philadelphia for Master Classes
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2016
Now in its fourth year as an international event, The Philadelphia Young Pianists' Academy (PYPA), returns to the Curtis Institute of Music this summer for eight days in August. Twenty outstanding young pianists ranging from ages 12 to 24 selected from the United States, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Hungary, Belgium and Columbia will gather at Curtis to study one-on-one with five international concert masters; The PYPA Director Ching-Yun Hu, Charles Abramovic, Zhaoyi Dan, Douglas Humpherys and Alon Goldstein. Five highly talented alternate students will also be invited to attend as observers. The young pianists were invited based on a rigorous selection process that included submitting a written application and an audio recording for review.
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2016
Now in its fourth year as an international event, The Philadelphia Young Pianists' Academy (PYPA), returns to the Curtis Institute of Music this summer for eight days in August. Twenty outstanding young pianists ranging from ages 12 to 24 selected from the United States, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Hungary, Belgium and Columbia will gather at Curtis to study one-on-one with five international concert masters; The PYPA Director Ching-Yun Hu, Charles Abramovic, Zhaoyi Dan, Douglas Humpherys and Alon Goldstein. Five highly talented alternate students will also be invited to attend as observers. The young pianists were invited based on a rigorous selection process that included submitting a written application and an audio recording for review.
The OSM garners its First ECHO Klassik Award for L'AIGLON
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2016
The Orchestre symphonique de Montreal is proud to announce that its complete recorded performance of L'Aiglon has won the ECHO Klassik, Germany's most esteemed classical music award, in the category "Opera recording (20th/21st century music)." The world premiere recording of this lyric drama by Honegger and Ibert marks the renewal of a historic partnership between the OSM and the prestigious Decca record company.
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2016
The Orchestre symphonique de Montreal is proud to announce that its complete recorded performance of L'Aiglon has won the ECHO Klassik, Germany's most esteemed classical music award, in the category "Opera recording (20th/21st century music)." The world premiere recording of this lyric drama by Honegger and Ibert marks the renewal of a historic partnership between the OSM and the prestigious Decca record company.
The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia Appoints William Rhoads as Executive Director
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2016
The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia is pleased to announce the appointment of William "Bill" Rhoads as its new Executive Director, following a nationwide search. Rhoads comes to the COP from the prestigious Orchestra of St. Luke's in NYC, where he has served as Vice President of Marketing & Communications since 2006. At COP, Philadelphia's world-renowned chamber orchestra, he will oversee the management of the organization and guide its future direction.
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2016
The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia is pleased to announce the appointment of William "Bill" Rhoads as its new Executive Director, following a nationwide search. Rhoads comes to the COP from the prestigious Orchestra of St. Luke's in NYC, where he has served as Vice President of Marketing & Communications since 2006. At COP, Philadelphia's world-renowned chamber orchestra, he will oversee the management of the organization and guide its future direction.
Four Works by Composer Nimrod Borenstein Receive World Premieres in 2016
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2016
There are certain artists in our classical music world who may not be the most famous but, almost without anyone noticing, they become increasingly in demand until it feels that they have always been there, and their names are greeted with a friendly smile of recognition. The composer Nimrod Borenstein is surely on this road.
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2016
There are certain artists in our classical music world who may not be the most famous but, almost without anyone noticing, they become increasingly in demand until it feels that they have always been there, and their names are greeted with a friendly smile of recognition. The composer Nimrod Borenstein is surely on this road.
The Orion Ensemble to Open 2016-17 with COLLAGE OF COLORS
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2016
To open its 24th season, The Orion Ensemble, winner of the prestigious Chamber Music America/ASCAP Award for Adventurous Programming, presents 'Collage of Colors,' welcoming guest violist Stephen Boe.
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2016
To open its 24th season, The Orion Ensemble, winner of the prestigious Chamber Music America/ASCAP Award for Adventurous Programming, presents 'Collage of Colors,' welcoming guest violist Stephen Boe.
KOERNER HALL FREE FOR ALL to Return at The Royal Conservatory of Music
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2016
The wildly popular Koerner Hall Free for All is back! In 2014, The Royal Conservatory offered the opportunity for anyone who ever dreamed of performing on the Koerner Hall stage to do just that - for five minutes - and the schedule was packed. This year, for Culture Days, the event will be back on Saturday, October 1, 2016.
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2016
The wildly popular Koerner Hall Free for All is back! In 2014, The Royal Conservatory offered the opportunity for anyone who ever dreamed of performing on the Koerner Hall stage to do just that - for five minutes - and the schedule was packed. This year, for Culture Days, the event will be back on Saturday, October 1, 2016.
The Philly POPS Festival Brass to Perform on Avenue of the Arts for DNC
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2016
The Philly POPS Festival Brass will perform at the Union League steps for the final day of the Democratic National Convention as part of the DNC Host Committee's Avenue of the Arts performance series on Thursday, July 28 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2016
The Philly POPS Festival Brass will perform at the Union League steps for the final day of the Democratic National Convention as part of the DNC Host Committee's Avenue of the Arts performance series on Thursday, July 28 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Houston Symphony's September Slate Goes From Classic Rock to Judy Garland
by BWW News Desk - July 25, 2016
September 2016 marks the beginning of the Houston Symphony's 103rd season and the diverse orchestral programming Houstonians have come to love. From classic rock to Judy Garland, Seth MacFarlane and Mahler, the season's first month of concerts will span several decades and genres of music.
by BWW News Desk - July 25, 2016
September 2016 marks the beginning of the Houston Symphony's 103rd season and the diverse orchestral programming Houstonians have come to love. From classic rock to Judy Garland, Seth MacFarlane and Mahler, the season's first month of concerts will span several decades and genres of music.
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Welcomes Seven New Musicians
by BWW News Desk - July 25, 2016
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra welcomes seven new musicians to its ranks for the start of the 2016-2017 season. These members were chosen from hundreds of applicants following months of auditions.
by BWW News Desk - July 25, 2016
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra welcomes seven new musicians to its ranks for the start of the 2016-2017 season. These members were chosen from hundreds of applicants following months of auditions.
New CD OUT OF THE SHADOWS: REDISCOVERED AMERICAN ART SONGS Out This Fall
by BWW News Desk - July 25, 2016
A century's worth of treasures emerge from the shadows of both memory and history in this new CD, OUT OF THE SHADOWS: REDISCOVERED AMERICAN ART SONGS, out on digital Sept. 2 and physical CD on Sept. 9, 2016.
by BWW News Desk - July 25, 2016
A century's worth of treasures emerge from the shadows of both memory and history in this new CD, OUT OF THE SHADOWS: REDISCOVERED AMERICAN ART SONGS, out on digital Sept. 2 and physical CD on Sept. 9, 2016.
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Forms Diversity Council, Signs Opportunity Pledge
by BWW News Desk - July 25, 2016
Buffalo, NY -- The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra today announced the formation of a Diversity Council as an outgrowth of its burgeoning community engagement program and that the Board of Trustees voted unanimously to sign Mayor Byron Brown's Opportunity Pledge.
by BWW News Desk - July 25, 2016
Buffalo, NY -- The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra today announced the formation of a Diversity Council as an outgrowth of its burgeoning community engagement program and that the Board of Trustees voted unanimously to sign Mayor Byron Brown's Opportunity Pledge.
James Levine Returns to the Ravinia Festival After Two Decades, Today
by BWW News Desk - July 23, 2016
Ravinia's longtime music director James Levine (1973-93) returns for the first time in more than two decades to lead the orchestra in Mahler's 'Resurrection' Symphony, the first piece he played when he made his Ravinia debut 45 years ago as a last-minute replacement for that season's gala, this Today, July 23, 2016.
by BWW News Desk - July 23, 2016
Ravinia's longtime music director James Levine (1973-93) returns for the first time in more than two decades to lead the orchestra in Mahler's 'Resurrection' Symphony, the first piece he played when he made his Ravinia debut 45 years ago as a last-minute replacement for that season's gala, this Today, July 23, 2016.
Pacific Symphony Welcomes Joseph Morris as Principal Clarinetist
by BWW News Desk - July 23, 2016
?Music Director Carl St.Clair and Pacific Symphony announce the addition of Joseph Morris as its new principal clarinetist.
by BWW News Desk - July 23, 2016
?Music Director Carl St.Clair and Pacific Symphony announce the addition of Joseph Morris as its new principal clarinetist.
Pacific Symphony to Perform Beethoven's NINTH SYMPHONY, Today
by BWW News Desk - July 23, 2016
Perhaps the most epic choral work ever composed, Beethoven's monumental Ninth Symphony, which includes the famous last movement, “Ode to Joy,” has filled concert venues around the world for close to two centuries, yet has never lost its ability to thrill. A musical wonder considered by many to be Beethoven's greatest work, his massive and majestic Ninth fills Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre with pure radiance during Pacific Symphony's second concert of Summer Festival 2016. Led by Music Director Carl St.Clair, this crown jewel of the season boasts a huge orchestra, full chorus and a spine-tingling vocal quartet. The heart-welling program also includes a number of other beloved and moving pieces including Aaron Copland's “Fanfare for the Common Man,” Samuel Barber's “Adagio for Strings,” John Williams' “Liberty Fanfare” and his “Hymn to the Fallen” from the film “Saving Private Ryan.”
by BWW News Desk - July 23, 2016
Perhaps the most epic choral work ever composed, Beethoven's monumental Ninth Symphony, which includes the famous last movement, “Ode to Joy,” has filled concert venues around the world for close to two centuries, yet has never lost its ability to thrill. A musical wonder considered by many to be Beethoven's greatest work, his massive and majestic Ninth fills Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre with pure radiance during Pacific Symphony's second concert of Summer Festival 2016. Led by Music Director Carl St.Clair, this crown jewel of the season boasts a huge orchestra, full chorus and a spine-tingling vocal quartet. The heart-welling program also includes a number of other beloved and moving pieces including Aaron Copland's “Fanfare for the Common Man,” Samuel Barber's “Adagio for Strings,” John Williams' “Liberty Fanfare” and his “Hymn to the Fallen” from the film “Saving Private Ryan.”
Andre Rieu's 2016 Maastricht Concert to Screen Via Satellite in the UK, Today
by BWW News Desk - July 23, 2016
One of the world's most popular music artists and known to millions as 'The King of Waltz', André Rieu's legendary annual Maastricht concert has become a firm fixture in the Event Cinema calendar.
by BWW News Desk - July 23, 2016
One of the world's most popular music artists and known to millions as 'The King of Waltz', André Rieu's legendary annual Maastricht concert has become a firm fixture in the Event Cinema calendar.
Chicago Philharmonic Presents SIDE BY SIDE Program
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2016
The second of three Side-by-Side programs presented by the Chicago Philharmonic in conjunction with the Chicago Park District's Night Out in the Parks will take place on Saturday, July 30 at the Columbus Park Refectory.
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2016
The second of three Side-by-Side programs presented by the Chicago Philharmonic in conjunction with the Chicago Park District's Night Out in the Parks will take place on Saturday, July 30 at the Columbus Park Refectory.
Cooperstown Festival to Present Jasper String Quartet, Sinatra-Inspired Jazz & More
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2016
Cooperstown, NY -- An award-winning string quartet known for 'guerilla chamber music' and a hand-picked quintet of jazz all-stars kick off an eventful August for the Cooperstown Summer Music Festival.
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2016
Cooperstown, NY -- An award-winning string quartet known for 'guerilla chamber music' and a hand-picked quintet of jazz all-stars kick off an eventful August for the Cooperstown Summer Music Festival.
Study of New World Symphony WALLCAST Concerts Reveals Younger, Ethnically Diverse Audience
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2016
The WALLCAST Concert Experience, a yearlong independent study about the New World Symphony's WALLCAST concerts, is now available to the public. The study reveals that audiences for the format are far more diverse than audiences for traditional classical music concerts. This diversity is reflected across multiple indicators-primarily the age, ethnicity, and socioeconomic backgrounds of attendees.
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2016
The WALLCAST Concert Experience, a yearlong independent study about the New World Symphony's WALLCAST concerts, is now available to the public. The study reveals that audiences for the format are far more diverse than audiences for traditional classical music concerts. This diversity is reflected across multiple indicators-primarily the age, ethnicity, and socioeconomic backgrounds of attendees.
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra to Present Free Concert at Clarence Town Park, 7/20
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2016
BUFFALO, NY - The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra will present a free performance at 7 PM Wednesday, July 20, in the bandshell at Clarence Town Park, 10405 Main Street. Excellent opportunities for photos and video exist.
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2016
BUFFALO, NY - The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra will present a free performance at 7 PM Wednesday, July 20, in the bandshell at Clarence Town Park, 10405 Main Street. Excellent opportunities for photos and video exist.
LICENSED TO TRILL - Australian Brandenburg Orchestra
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2016
LICENSED TO TRILL The story of Melissa, Mikaela, Howard and Fred. SYDNEY, MELBOURNE & BRISBANE from 27 July.
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2016
LICENSED TO TRILL The story of Melissa, Mikaela, Howard and Fred. SYDNEY, MELBOURNE & BRISBANE from 27 July.
Illustrious Conductor James Levine is Back Home at Ravinia for Gala
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2016
James Levine has returned to Ravinia for the first time since completing his music directorship in 1993 to prepare the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus for the Ravinia Women's Board's 50th Anniversary Gala. On Saturday, July 23, Levine will celebrate the 45th anniversary of his concurrent Ravinia and CSO debuts, by conducting Mahler's Second Symphony, the first piece he ever conducted at Ravinia-on June 24, 1971. Saturday's soloists will be soprano Ying Fang and mezzo-soprano Karen Cargill. A large video screen will be erected on the lawn to show the concert in detail.
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2016
James Levine has returned to Ravinia for the first time since completing his music directorship in 1993 to prepare the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus for the Ravinia Women's Board's 50th Anniversary Gala. On Saturday, July 23, Levine will celebrate the 45th anniversary of his concurrent Ravinia and CSO debuts, by conducting Mahler's Second Symphony, the first piece he ever conducted at Ravinia-on June 24, 1971. Saturday's soloists will be soprano Ying Fang and mezzo-soprano Karen Cargill. A large video screen will be erected on the lawn to show the concert in detail.
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