Berkeley Symphony Debuts U.S. Premiere of Sofia Gubaidulina's FACHWERK Tonight
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2015
Music Director Joana Carneiro and Berkeley Symphony perform the U.S. premiere of Russian composer Sofia Gubaidulina's Fachwerk tonight, December 3 at 8 pm at Zellerbach Hall in Berkeley, with world-renowned Norwegian bayan pioneer Geir Draugsvoll in his Bay Area debut.
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2015
Music Director Joana Carneiro and Berkeley Symphony perform the U.S. premiere of Russian composer Sofia Gubaidulina's Fachwerk tonight, December 3 at 8 pm at Zellerbach Hall in Berkeley, with world-renowned Norwegian bayan pioneer Geir Draugsvoll in his Bay Area debut.
Toronto Symphony to Ring in the New Year with the Mozart@260 Festival
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2015
The Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) rings in the new year in style, celebrating one of the most prolific and beloved composers ever with its annual Mozart Festival. The Mozart@260 Festival -- curated by Quebec-based conductor Bernard Labadie -- includes the famous Symphony No. 40 as part of the popular What Makes It Great? series, a splendid program featuring the Jupiter Symphony and more, and a gripping semi-staged production of the Requiem. The TSO then presents Symphonie fantastique by Berlioz, and welcomes back Canadian soprano Barbara Hannigan for a second time this season.
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2015
The Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) rings in the new year in style, celebrating one of the most prolific and beloved composers ever with its annual Mozart Festival. The Mozart@260 Festival -- curated by Quebec-based conductor Bernard Labadie -- includes the famous Symphony No. 40 as part of the popular What Makes It Great? series, a splendid program featuring the Jupiter Symphony and more, and a gripping semi-staged production of the Requiem. The TSO then presents Symphonie fantastique by Berlioz, and welcomes back Canadian soprano Barbara Hannigan for a second time this season.
Gustavo Dudamel, LA Phil & Labeque Sisters' Debut Performance of Philip Glass' Double Concerto to be Released Digitally
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2015
Grammy winners Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic, along with pianists Katia and Marielle Labéque, will release the world-premiere recording of Philip Glass' newest concert work, his Double Concerto for Two Pianos and Orchestra on Orange Mountain Music on December 11 exclusively on iTunes. The digital-only recording is also available for pre-order now.
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2015
Grammy winners Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic, along with pianists Katia and Marielle Labéque, will release the world-premiere recording of Philip Glass' newest concert work, his Double Concerto for Two Pianos and Orchestra on Orange Mountain Music on December 11 exclusively on iTunes. The digital-only recording is also available for pre-order now.
Maestro Milanov Continues New Access Concert Series with SHOSTAKOVICH NO. 5: MUSIC & POLITICS
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2015
New in 2015-16, the CSO's innovative Access Series offers audiences a deeper connection with great works of classical music and the musicians of the CSO. Designed and hosted by CSO Music Director Rossen Milanov, these budget-friendly concerts will feature a single work that will be examined bit-by-bit with the CSO playing a few measures at a time. After intermission, the entire piece will be played without interruption, providing audiences with a new appreciation of its meaning and context beyond mere beauty.
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2015
New in 2015-16, the CSO's innovative Access Series offers audiences a deeper connection with great works of classical music and the musicians of the CSO. Designed and hosted by CSO Music Director Rossen Milanov, these budget-friendly concerts will feature a single work that will be examined bit-by-bit with the CSO playing a few measures at a time. After intermission, the entire piece will be played without interruption, providing audiences with a new appreciation of its meaning and context beyond mere beauty.
VTA Welcomes Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Tonight
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2015
MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER presents the best the holiday has to offer this season. The group will perform live for one night only in Dayton at the Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, tonight, Dec. 2, 2015, part of Victoria Theatre Association's 2015-2016 Projects Unlimited Star Attractions.
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2015
MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER presents the best the holiday has to offer this season. The group will perform live for one night only in Dayton at the Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, tonight, Dec. 2, 2015, part of Victoria Theatre Association's 2015-2016 Projects Unlimited Star Attractions.
Mirga Grazinyte-Tyla to Lead Hilary Hahn and the LA Phil at Walt Disney Concert Hall, 12/10-12
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2015
The Los Angeles Philharmonic's dynamic Assistant Conductor Mirga Grazinyte-Tyla shares her passion for Weinberg's ballet music from 1955 and Tchaikovsky's Fourth Symphony as she leads the LA Phil in three performances, Thursday through Saturday, December 10 through 12, at 8 pm. Violinist Hilary Hahn performs Vieuxtemps' Concerto No. 4, a piece that has been part of her repertoire since she was 10 years old and that she recorded earlier this year.
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2015
The Los Angeles Philharmonic's dynamic Assistant Conductor Mirga Grazinyte-Tyla shares her passion for Weinberg's ballet music from 1955 and Tchaikovsky's Fourth Symphony as she leads the LA Phil in three performances, Thursday through Saturday, December 10 through 12, at 8 pm. Violinist Hilary Hahn performs Vieuxtemps' Concerto No. 4, a piece that has been part of her repertoire since she was 10 years old and that she recorded earlier this year.
Torrington Symphony Orchestra to Bring A HOLIDAY CONCERT to Warner Theatre, 12/5
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2015
The Torrington Symphony Orchestra will present 'A Holiday Concert,' with The Connecticut Yankee Chorale in the Warner's Nancy Marine Studio Theatre on Saturday, December 5 at 8:00 pm.
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2015
The Torrington Symphony Orchestra will present 'A Holiday Concert,' with The Connecticut Yankee Chorale in the Warner's Nancy Marine Studio Theatre on Saturday, December 5 at 8:00 pm.
Chattanooga Symphony & Opera's Annual Holiday Concert to Feature Scott Coulter, 12/19
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2015
December 1, 2015 – Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Symphony & Opera will present its annual holiday family tradition, Home for the Holidays, on Saturday, December 19 at 7:30pm and Sunday, December 20 at 3:00pm at the Tivoli Theatre. The CSO's annual holiday program returns to its roots with traditional holiday fare, featuring special guest vocalist and Chattanooga native Scott Coulter, star of the Emmy-nominated PBS Special A Christmas Carol: The Concert. Coulter will perform songs such as “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year”, “O Holy Night”, and pieces from A Christmas Carol.
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2015
December 1, 2015 – Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Symphony & Opera will present its annual holiday family tradition, Home for the Holidays, on Saturday, December 19 at 7:30pm and Sunday, December 20 at 3:00pm at the Tivoli Theatre. The CSO's annual holiday program returns to its roots with traditional holiday fare, featuring special guest vocalist and Chattanooga native Scott Coulter, star of the Emmy-nominated PBS Special A Christmas Carol: The Concert. Coulter will perform songs such as “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year”, “O Holy Night”, and pieces from A Christmas Carol.
Richmond County Orchestra to Perform Free Holiday Celebration MISTLETOE AND MAGIC, 12/13
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2015
Talented and accomplished young musicians perform, a tribute to the people of Paris along with Dragon Kim's Karate's performance to Beethoven's 5th and The New American Ballet's performance to the Nutcracker.
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2015
Talented and accomplished young musicians perform, a tribute to the people of Paris along with Dragon Kim's Karate's performance to Beethoven's 5th and The New American Ballet's performance to the Nutcracker.
League of American Orchestras Announces Commissions for Female Composers
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2015
Andreia Pinto-Correia and Xi Wang have been selected to receive orchestral commissions of $15,000 each as part of the League of American Orchestras' Women Composers Readings and Commissions program, administered with the American Composers Orchestra and EarShot and supported by the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation. Partner orchestras to premiere the works will be announced at a later date.
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2015
Andreia Pinto-Correia and Xi Wang have been selected to receive orchestral commissions of $15,000 each as part of the League of American Orchestras' Women Composers Readings and Commissions program, administered with the American Composers Orchestra and EarShot and supported by the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation. Partner orchestras to premiere the works will be announced at a later date.
A2SO Encourages YOU to Give on Giving Tuesday, 12/1
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2015
What are you giving on Giving Tuesday? Consider making a gift to this year's #GivingTuesday. Your A2SO is poised to increase education and outreach opportunities in the community, hold a greater number of events in community venues, and continue to attract and retrain the area's top musicians. Whether you wish to make your mark by enhancing community, helping to retain a creative workforce, education 30,000 area youngsters with quality music education, preserving a family tradition or just because it feels right. We invite you to make your gift today!
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2015
What are you giving on Giving Tuesday? Consider making a gift to this year's #GivingTuesday. Your A2SO is poised to increase education and outreach opportunities in the community, hold a greater number of events in community venues, and continue to attract and retrain the area's top musicians. Whether you wish to make your mark by enhancing community, helping to retain a creative workforce, education 30,000 area youngsters with quality music education, preserving a family tradition or just because it feels right. We invite you to make your gift today!
Vermont Symphony Orchestra Releases Schedule of Events for December 2015
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2015
VSO December Concert Listings Masterworks The VSO Chorus joins the Orchestra for Schubert's Mass in G, and conductor Anthony Princiotti gives a nod to Sibelius' sesquicentennial with his Tapiola tone poem. We continue our Dvorak symphonies series with his cheerful and optimistic No. 8.
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2015
VSO December Concert Listings Masterworks The VSO Chorus joins the Orchestra for Schubert's Mass in G, and conductor Anthony Princiotti gives a nod to Sibelius' sesquicentennial with his Tapiola tone poem. We continue our Dvorak symphonies series with his cheerful and optimistic No. 8.
bergenPAC Welcomes George Winston Tonight
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2015
Bergen Performing Arts Center located at 30 North Van Brunt Street in Englewood, New Jersey presents George Winston, Tonight, December 1, 2015 at 8PM.
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2015
Bergen Performing Arts Center located at 30 North Van Brunt Street in Englewood, New Jersey presents George Winston, Tonight, December 1, 2015 at 8PM.
Classical Pianist Katya Grineva to Perform Holiday Concert at Carnegie Hall, 12/26
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2015
Celebrating her 15th solo appearance at Carnegie Hall, classical pianist Katya Grineva presents an evening of holiday music and virtuoso romantic masterpieces for one night only, Saturday, December 26th at 8:00 p.m. The Russian native, whose dream it was to one day play at the iconic venue, is the first woman to perform as a soloist at Carnegie this many times. Known for her deep connetion to the Romantics, Katya mixes staples by Mozart and Chopin with various seasonal chestnuts. Performing works from her latest album A Classical Holiday, Katya showcases new arrangements of Christmas classics including Silent Night, Sleigh Ride, and My Favorite Things as well as traditional carols and pieces from The Nutcracker. (See below for complete program.)
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2015
Celebrating her 15th solo appearance at Carnegie Hall, classical pianist Katya Grineva presents an evening of holiday music and virtuoso romantic masterpieces for one night only, Saturday, December 26th at 8:00 p.m. The Russian native, whose dream it was to one day play at the iconic venue, is the first woman to perform as a soloist at Carnegie this many times. Known for her deep connetion to the Romantics, Katya mixes staples by Mozart and Chopin with various seasonal chestnuts. Performing works from her latest album A Classical Holiday, Katya showcases new arrangements of Christmas classics including Silent Night, Sleigh Ride, and My Favorite Things as well as traditional carols and pieces from The Nutcracker. (See below for complete program.)
Richmond Symphony Kicks Off Holiday Season with THE SNOWMAN Today
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2015
Richmond, Virginia Kick off the holiday season with the Academy Award-winning movie The Snowman today, November 28 at 11am. The charming, animated film follows the story of a young boy and his magical friendship with a snowman, while the Richmond Symphony performs Howard Blake's score, including the popular song “Walking in the Air.” Additional holiday favorites such as “The Polar Express” and “Winter Wonderland” will also be performed during the program. The concert will be held at Richmond CenterStage's Carpenter Theatre and led by guest conductor, Ankush Kumar Bahl.
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2015
Richmond, Virginia Kick off the holiday season with the Academy Award-winning movie The Snowman today, November 28 at 11am. The charming, animated film follows the story of a young boy and his magical friendship with a snowman, while the Richmond Symphony performs Howard Blake's score, including the popular song “Walking in the Air.” Additional holiday favorites such as “The Polar Express” and “Winter Wonderland” will also be performed during the program. The concert will be held at Richmond CenterStage's Carpenter Theatre and led by guest conductor, Ankush Kumar Bahl.
Houston Symphony Gives Back With Free Concert, 12/10
by BWW News Desk - November 27, 2015
The Houston Symphony will give the gift of music to Houston families this holiday season with a FREE community concert on Thursday, December 10, at The Church Without Walls.
by BWW News Desk - November 27, 2015
The Houston Symphony will give the gift of music to Houston families this holiday season with a FREE community concert on Thursday, December 10, at The Church Without Walls.
Rising Young Conductor Perry So to Make Houston Symphony Debut, 11/27-29
by BWW News Desk - November 27, 2015
?The Houston Symphony will perform Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet at 8 p.m. on November 27 and 28 and 2:30 p.m. on November 29 at Jones Hall.
by BWW News Desk - November 27, 2015
?The Houston Symphony will perform Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet at 8 p.m. on November 27 and 28 and 2:30 p.m. on November 29 at Jones Hall.
Manfred Honeck to Perform A WALTZ TRADITION with Pittsburgh Symphony, Today
by BWW News Desk - November 27, 2015
PITTSBURGH – The annual tradition returns! The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Manfred Honeck perform waltzes and polkas from his home country of Austria on November 27 and 29 at Heinz Hall as part of the BNY Mellon Grand Classics season.
by BWW News Desk - November 27, 2015
PITTSBURGH – The annual tradition returns! The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Manfred Honeck perform waltzes and polkas from his home country of Austria on November 27 and 29 at Heinz Hall as part of the BNY Mellon Grand Classics season.
Mannheim Steamroller to Perform at Segerstrom Center, Today
by BWW News Desk - November 27, 2015
Mannheim Steamroller will present the best the holiday has to offer this season. The group will perform live for one night only in Orange County at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Today, November 27 at 7:30 p.m. in Segerstrom Hall. Tickets to Mannheim Steamroller start at $59 and will go on sale Today, July 24, 2015 at 10 a.m. PT. Tickets will be available online at www.SCFTA.org, at the Box Office at 600 Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa or by calling (714) 556-2787. For inquiries about group ticket savings for 10 or more, call the Group Services office at (714) 755-0236. The TTY number is (714) 556-2746.
by BWW News Desk - November 27, 2015
Mannheim Steamroller will present the best the holiday has to offer this season. The group will perform live for one night only in Orange County at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Today, November 27 at 7:30 p.m. in Segerstrom Hall. Tickets to Mannheim Steamroller start at $59 and will go on sale Today, July 24, 2015 at 10 a.m. PT. Tickets will be available online at www.SCFTA.org, at the Box Office at 600 Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa or by calling (714) 556-2787. For inquiries about group ticket savings for 10 or more, call the Group Services office at (714) 755-0236. The TTY number is (714) 556-2746.
Houston Symphony to Celebrate the Holidays in Free Concert at Church Without Walls, 12/10
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2015
The Houston Symphony will give the gift of music to Houston families this holiday season with a FREE community concert on Thursday, December 10, at The Church Without Walls.
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2015
The Houston Symphony will give the gift of music to Houston families this holiday season with a FREE community concert on Thursday, December 10, at The Church Without Walls.
Saints Peter and Paul Choir and Orchestra to Perform Handel's MESSIAH, 12/4 in Downtown Naperville
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2015
George Friederic Handel's well-regarded and popular work, Messiah, will spark the holiday spirit in the Naperville community December 4, 2015 at 7:00pm, in the awe-inspiring setting of Saints Peter and Paul Church in Downtown Naperville.
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2015
George Friederic Handel's well-regarded and popular work, Messiah, will spark the holiday spirit in the Naperville community December 4, 2015 at 7:00pm, in the awe-inspiring setting of Saints Peter and Paul Church in Downtown Naperville.
Gold Coast Arts Center Welcomes New Faculty
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2015
Beginning this January, 2016 the Gold Coast Arts Center, a non-for-profit visual arts center open year-round to promote and support the arts through education, exhibition, performance and outreach will welcome aboard an extraordinarily talented group of international musicians to help instruct in various areas of concentration from saxophone to clarinet, piano, violin, voice, and MORE! With So much to offer through classes for various ages and skill sets, you'll definitely want to see for yourself at 113 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck, NY 11021 or visit www.GoldCoastArts.org!
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2015
Beginning this January, 2016 the Gold Coast Arts Center, a non-for-profit visual arts center open year-round to promote and support the arts through education, exhibition, performance and outreach will welcome aboard an extraordinarily talented group of international musicians to help instruct in various areas of concentration from saxophone to clarinet, piano, violin, voice, and MORE! With So much to offer through classes for various ages and skill sets, you'll definitely want to see for yourself at 113 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck, NY 11021 or visit www.GoldCoastArts.org!
Peri Mauer to Premiere 'Trumpet Trio' Next Week
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2015
Peri Mauer's newly composed TRUMPET TRIO will receive its world premiere Sunday, November 29, 2015, 6:00pm in Music from Good Shepherd, Good Shepherd RC Church, 1950 Batchelder St., Brooklyn, NY (718.998.2800) in a program with works by Britten, Scelsi, Lang, Bach, Elkin, Gubaidulina. It will be performed by trumpeters Kate Amrine, Alexandria Smith, and Lynn Chao. Free admission.
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2015
Peri Mauer's newly composed TRUMPET TRIO will receive its world premiere Sunday, November 29, 2015, 6:00pm in Music from Good Shepherd, Good Shepherd RC Church, 1950 Batchelder St., Brooklyn, NY (718.998.2800) in a program with works by Britten, Scelsi, Lang, Bach, Elkin, Gubaidulina. It will be performed by trumpeters Kate Amrine, Alexandria Smith, and Lynn Chao. Free admission.
N.C. Symphony to Bring A BAROQUE CHRISTMAS to Raleigh, Chapel Hill This Dec
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2015
Raleigh, N.C. -- The North Carolina Symphony will perform A BAROQUE CHRISTMAS on Friday, December 4, at noon and 8 p.m., Saturday, December 5 at 8 p.m. in Raleigh's Meymandi Concert Hall, and again on Wednesday, December 9, at 7:30 p.m. in Memorial Hall on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2015
Raleigh, N.C. -- The North Carolina Symphony will perform A BAROQUE CHRISTMAS on Friday, December 4, at noon and 8 p.m., Saturday, December 5 at 8 p.m. in Raleigh's Meymandi Concert Hall, and again on Wednesday, December 9, at 7:30 p.m. in Memorial Hall on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Riccardo Muti to Return to Chicago Symphony Orchestra for December Concerts, 12/3
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2015
CHICAGO—The CSO's Music Director Riccardo Muti returns to Chicago for a week of subscription concerts, December 3–5, leading a varied program of music by Beethoven, Prokofiev and Scriabin with the Chicago Symphony Chorus and pianist Kirill Gerstein as soloist as the CSO continues its 125th anniversary season.
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2015
CHICAGO—The CSO's Music Director Riccardo Muti returns to Chicago for a week of subscription concerts, December 3–5, leading a varied program of music by Beethoven, Prokofiev and Scriabin with the Chicago Symphony Chorus and pianist Kirill Gerstein as soloist as the CSO continues its 125th anniversary season.
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