Pacific Symphony to Perform NUTCRACKER FOR KIDS, 12/5
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2015
Orange County, Calif.—Nov. 23, 2015—Children's eyes are sure to light up when beautiful ballerinas dance and twirl to Tchaikovsky's charming and imaginative music for Pacific Symphony's annual “Nutcracker for Kids,” led by the Symphony's new Assistant Conductor Roger Kalia and featuring the Festival Ballet Theatre (FBT). The most popular concert of the Symphony's Family Musical Mornings series, presented by Farmers and Merchants Bank, this holiday concert brings to life the enchanted world of toy soldiers, waltzing flowers and the Sugar Plum Fairy in a 50-minute version of the famous ballet adapted especially for children ages 5 and above. The orchestra performs the ballet's most famous moments including “Clara and the Nutcracker,” “Waltz of the Flowers,” “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” and “A Pine Forest in Winter.” Family-favorite actress Stephanie Draude (“A Sherlock Holmes Halloween” and “Superheroes”) joins in as elf Clementine Sparkletoes to help narrate the story told through music and dance. And to top off this festive holiday tradition—Santa Claus makes a special appearance with his young “Elves in Training,” along with Miss Sparkletoes, to lead the audience in a merry sing-along!
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2015
Orange County, Calif.—Nov. 23, 2015—Children's eyes are sure to light up when beautiful ballerinas dance and twirl to Tchaikovsky's charming and imaginative music for Pacific Symphony's annual “Nutcracker for Kids,” led by the Symphony's new Assistant Conductor Roger Kalia and featuring the Festival Ballet Theatre (FBT). The most popular concert of the Symphony's Family Musical Mornings series, presented by Farmers and Merchants Bank, this holiday concert brings to life the enchanted world of toy soldiers, waltzing flowers and the Sugar Plum Fairy in a 50-minute version of the famous ballet adapted especially for children ages 5 and above. The orchestra performs the ballet's most famous moments including “Clara and the Nutcracker,” “Waltz of the Flowers,” “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” and “A Pine Forest in Winter.” Family-favorite actress Stephanie Draude (“A Sherlock Holmes Halloween” and “Superheroes”) joins in as elf Clementine Sparkletoes to help narrate the story told through music and dance. And to top off this festive holiday tradition—Santa Claus makes a special appearance with his young “Elves in Training,” along with Miss Sparkletoes, to lead the audience in a merry sing-along!
The Library of Congress Awards the Koussevitzky Grant to the California Symphony and Composer in Residence Dan Visconti
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2015
Dan Visconti, the California Symphony's Young American Composer in Residence through 2017, has been awarded the prestigious Serge Koussevitzky Music Foundationcommission by the Library of Congress. Visconti was recognized and commissioned for his concerto for guitar and orchestra, Living Language. Living Language will be given its world premiere by the California Symphony, which co-commissioned the work, and Music Director Donato Cabrera with Grammy-winning guitarist Jason Vieaux, on May 6 at the Lincoln Theater at the Napa Valley Performing Arts Center in Yountville and May 8 at its home in the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek.
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2015
Dan Visconti, the California Symphony's Young American Composer in Residence through 2017, has been awarded the prestigious Serge Koussevitzky Music Foundationcommission by the Library of Congress. Visconti was recognized and commissioned for his concerto for guitar and orchestra, Living Language. Living Language will be given its world premiere by the California Symphony, which co-commissioned the work, and Music Director Donato Cabrera with Grammy-winning guitarist Jason Vieaux, on May 6 at the Lincoln Theater at the Napa Valley Performing Arts Center in Yountville and May 8 at its home in the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek.
The Detroit Symphony Presents World Premiere Capturing the Sound of America's Iconic City
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2015
A City Becomes A Symphony – The Symphony in D The Detroit Symphony Orchestra Presents A World PremiereSymphony in D Captures One of the Most Unique and Important Cities in the World, tonight at 8pm.
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2015
A City Becomes A Symphony – The Symphony in D The Detroit Symphony Orchestra Presents A World PremiereSymphony in D Captures One of the Most Unique and Important Cities in the World, tonight at 8pm.
Pacific Symphony to Perform EROICA, & More, in Concert Featuring Conrad Tao, 12/3
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2015
Orange County, Calif.—Nov. 20, 2015—Powerhouse performances make for a breathtaking evening when Pacific Symphony, led by Music Director Carl St.Clair, performs Beethoven's dramatic “Eroica” Symphony on a program that includes another musical marvel, Prokofiev's Piano Concerto No. 3, performed by Chinese-American sensation Conrad Tao. The calm, controlled opening of Prokofiev's Concerto disarms the audience for the tumult that's to come—scales swoop through the orchestra and the keyboard explodes as Tao performs his magic. Now 21, the pianist has been called “the most exciting prodigy to ever come my way” by a music critic at Musical America, while The New York Times says he plays with “fiery panache” and New York Magazine notes Tao's “aggressive charm and flashes of genuine wisdom.”
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2015
Orange County, Calif.—Nov. 20, 2015—Powerhouse performances make for a breathtaking evening when Pacific Symphony, led by Music Director Carl St.Clair, performs Beethoven's dramatic “Eroica” Symphony on a program that includes another musical marvel, Prokofiev's Piano Concerto No. 3, performed by Chinese-American sensation Conrad Tao. The calm, controlled opening of Prokofiev's Concerto disarms the audience for the tumult that's to come—scales swoop through the orchestra and the keyboard explodes as Tao performs his magic. Now 21, the pianist has been called “the most exciting prodigy to ever come my way” by a music critic at Musical America, while The New York Times says he plays with “fiery panache” and New York Magazine notes Tao's “aggressive charm and flashes of genuine wisdom.”
Mercury Performs Concert of Romantic Greats Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2015
Artistic Director Antoine Plante leads Mercury in works of Romantic greats, Brahms, Tchaikovsky and Sibelius tonight, November 21 at 8 PM at the Wortham Center's Cullen Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2015
Artistic Director Antoine Plante leads Mercury in works of Romantic greats, Brahms, Tchaikovsky and Sibelius tonight, November 21 at 8 PM at the Wortham Center's Cullen Theatre.
CSO Welcomes Dancing Wheels Company for SYMPHONY IIII LIGHTFALL Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2015
Dancing Wheels Company & School will bring their artistic expression to the Umstattd Performing Arts Hall stage tonight, November 21 at 8:00pm for an emotional collaboration with the Canton Symphony Orchestra (CSO). The performance, sponsored in part by T. K. and Faye A. Heston, Ohio Arts Council and Arts in Stark, will feature the world premiere of Stephen Melillo's Symphony IIII Lightfall. Gerhardt Zimmermann, CSO Music Director will conduct.
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2015
Dancing Wheels Company & School will bring their artistic expression to the Umstattd Performing Arts Hall stage tonight, November 21 at 8:00pm for an emotional collaboration with the Canton Symphony Orchestra (CSO). The performance, sponsored in part by T. K. and Faye A. Heston, Ohio Arts Council and Arts in Stark, will feature the world premiere of Stephen Melillo's Symphony IIII Lightfall. Gerhardt Zimmermann, CSO Music Director will conduct.
Mannheim Steamroller Comes to Morrison Center Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2015
Mannheim Steamroller will present the best the holiday has to offer this season. The group will perform live for one performance only in Boise at the Morrison Center tonight, November 21, 2015.
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2015
Mannheim Steamroller will present the best the holiday has to offer this season. The group will perform live for one performance only in Boise at the Morrison Center tonight, November 21, 2015.
St. Hugh-Steinway Concert Series Features Violinist Aisha Syed, Today
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2015
St. Hugh-Steinway Concert Series' continues its fourth season on Today, Nov. 20 at 8 pm, featuring virtuoso violinist Aisha Syed in the intimate 400-seat St. Hugh Catholic Church, 3460 Royal Road, Coconut Grove.
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2015
St. Hugh-Steinway Concert Series' continues its fourth season on Today, Nov. 20 at 8 pm, featuring virtuoso violinist Aisha Syed in the intimate 400-seat St. Hugh Catholic Church, 3460 Royal Road, Coconut Grove.
Utah Symphony to Present Gustav Mahler's TRAGIC, Led by Thierry Fischer, Today
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2015
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (Nov. 5, 2015) – Utah Symphony Music Director Thierry Fischer continues the orchestra's two-year Mahler Symphony Cycle with Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 6 “Tragic,” on November 20 and 21 at 7:30 PM at Abravanel Hall. Also on the program is Haydn's Symphony No. 6 “Morning”. Tickets, priced from $18 to $79, are available for purchase through www.utahsymphony.org or by calling (801) 355-2787.
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2015
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (Nov. 5, 2015) – Utah Symphony Music Director Thierry Fischer continues the orchestra's two-year Mahler Symphony Cycle with Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 6 “Tragic,” on November 20 and 21 at 7:30 PM at Abravanel Hall. Also on the program is Haydn's Symphony No. 6 “Morning”. Tickets, priced from $18 to $79, are available for purchase through www.utahsymphony.org or by calling (801) 355-2787.
Lionel Bringuier and Yuja Wang to Join LA Philharmonic for Concert, Today
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2015
WHAT: Chief Conductor and Music Director of the Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich and former LA Phil Resident Conductor Lionel Bringuier and superstar pianist Yuja Wang reunite with the Los Angeles Philharmonic at Walt Disney Concert Hall for three performances, Today and Saturday, November 20 and 21, at 8 pm, and Sunday, November 22, at 2 pm. The two performed together with the LA Phil earlier this year when they opened the classical season of the Hollywood Bowl. Also on the program are the voices of the Los Angeles Master Chorale for the U.S. premiere of Esa-Pekka Salonen's Karawane.
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2015
WHAT: Chief Conductor and Music Director of the Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich and former LA Phil Resident Conductor Lionel Bringuier and superstar pianist Yuja Wang reunite with the Los Angeles Philharmonic at Walt Disney Concert Hall for three performances, Today and Saturday, November 20 and 21, at 8 pm, and Sunday, November 22, at 2 pm. The two performed together with the LA Phil earlier this year when they opened the classical season of the Hollywood Bowl. Also on the program are the voices of the Los Angeles Master Chorale for the U.S. premiere of Esa-Pekka Salonen's Karawane.
San Francisco Early Music Society's Season Continues with Baltimore Consort, Today
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2015
The San Francisco Early Music Society's 40th-anniversary season continues the weekend of November 20 with three concerts by the Baltimore Consort, featuring its core repertory, music of the Elizabethan era, with songs and consort music from Shakespeare's plays. Soprano Danielle Svonavec joins the ensemble to perform some of the greatest hits from the Bard's songbook, including 'It Was a Lover and his Lass,' 'Where the Bee Sucks,' 'Full Fathom Five' and 'The Willow Song.'
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2015
The San Francisco Early Music Society's 40th-anniversary season continues the weekend of November 20 with three concerts by the Baltimore Consort, featuring its core repertory, music of the Elizabethan era, with songs and consort music from Shakespeare's plays. Soprano Danielle Svonavec joins the ensemble to perform some of the greatest hits from the Bard's songbook, including 'It Was a Lover and his Lass,' 'Where the Bee Sucks,' 'Full Fathom Five' and 'The Willow Song.'
Awesome Tapes From Africa and Gato Loco Kick Off WMI's 'Global/Local' Initiative at BAMcafe, 11/20-21
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2015
World Music Institute dedicates two nights at BAMcafe to its new initiative 'Global/Local', giving greater exposure to local 'world' artists, with Awesome Tapes from Africa (DJ Set) today, November 20, 2015, 9:00 p.m. and Gato Loco on Saturday, November 21, 2015, 9:00 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2015
World Music Institute dedicates two nights at BAMcafe to its new initiative 'Global/Local', giving greater exposure to local 'world' artists, with Awesome Tapes from Africa (DJ Set) today, November 20, 2015, 9:00 p.m. and Gato Loco on Saturday, November 21, 2015, 9:00 p.m.
Rising Young Conductor Perry So to Make Houston Symphony Debut, 11/27-29
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 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 19, 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.
Pasadena Symphony's Holiday Candlelight Concert to Return to All Saints Church, 12/19
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2015
Pasadena Symphony's annual Holiday Candlelight concert returns to All Saints Church on December 19, 2015. Having sold out the past four years in a row, the concert will offer two performances to meet community demand at 4:00 pm & 7:00 pm.
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2015
Pasadena Symphony's annual Holiday Candlelight concert returns to All Saints Church on December 19, 2015. Having sold out the past four years in a row, the concert will offer two performances to meet community demand at 4:00 pm & 7:00 pm.
Celebrate the Holidays, from Traditional to Acrobatic, with the Atlanta Symphony
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2015
The Grammy Award-winning Atlanta Symphony Orchestra will ring in the holiday season offering something for everyone, from traditional annual performances to a one-of-a-kind experience that pairs world-class acrobats and gymnasts with music by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, in Cirque de la Symphonie.
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2015
The Grammy Award-winning Atlanta Symphony Orchestra will ring in the holiday season offering something for everyone, from traditional annual performances to a one-of-a-kind experience that pairs world-class acrobats and gymnasts with music by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, in Cirque de la Symphonie.
LA Phil's 2015-16 Green Umbrella Series Announces Contemporary Music Lineup
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2015
Every season the Los Angeles Philharmonic, though its cutting edge Green Umbrella new music series, provides patrons with its most intellectually daring forays into the works of living composers and musicians. Overseen by LA Phil Creative Chair John Adams, the Green Umbrella series consists of five concerts during the 2015/16 season performed by the LA Phil New Music Group and guest ensembles and presents eight new commissions, seven world premieres, three U.S. premieres, and five West Coast premieres.
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2015
Every season the Los Angeles Philharmonic, though its cutting edge Green Umbrella new music series, provides patrons with its most intellectually daring forays into the works of living composers and musicians. Overseen by LA Phil Creative Chair John Adams, the Green Umbrella series consists of five concerts during the 2015/16 season performed by the LA Phil New Music Group and guest ensembles and presents eight new commissions, seven world premieres, three U.S. premieres, and five West Coast premieres.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra to Lauch Eighth Tour to Far East in January 2016
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2015
CHICAGO—The Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO) and Music Director Riccardo Muti take their first trip to Asia together in January 2016, marking the Orchestra's eighth trip to the Far East in its distinguished history.
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2015
CHICAGO—The Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO) and Music Director Riccardo Muti take their first trip to Asia together in January 2016, marking the Orchestra's eighth trip to the Far East in its distinguished history.
Everyone Orchestra Performs at The Hall at MP Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2015
Everyone Orchestra has announced a run of shows in the NorthEast States in Baltimore, Brooklyn, Ardmore (Near Philly) and Washington, DC in mid-November, 2015. Conducted by Matt Butler, these shows feature Steve Kimock (guitar), John Morgan Kimock (Mike Gordon - drums), Todd Stoops (Raq - keys, vocals), Cris Jacobs (The Bridge - guitar, vocals), Ashish Vyas (Thievery Corporation - bass).
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2015
Everyone Orchestra has announced a run of shows in the NorthEast States in Baltimore, Brooklyn, Ardmore (Near Philly) and Washington, DC in mid-November, 2015. Conducted by Matt Butler, these shows feature Steve Kimock (guitar), John Morgan Kimock (Mike Gordon - drums), Todd Stoops (Raq - keys, vocals), Cris Jacobs (The Bridge - guitar, vocals), Ashish Vyas (Thievery Corporation - bass).
ECCE Ensemble to Perform Earle Brown's DECEMBER 1952, 12/4
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2015
Cambridge, MA (FOR RELEASE 11.18.15) – As the contemporary music ensemble-in- residence at Cambridge's Le Laboratoire, ECCE presents a one-night only performance of Earle Brown's December 1952, in conjunction with the gallery's current exhibit, BIRDLY by Max Rheiner. Featuring dispersed acoustic performances by ECCE (violinist Karen Kim, bass clarinetist Vasko Dukovski, tubaist Ben Stapp, bassoonist Sarah Schoenbeck) interspersed with recorded polyphony by sound designer Ricardo Romaneiro, this spatial rendering of December 1952 is an aural analog to BIRDLY's virtual reality experience.
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2015
Cambridge, MA (FOR RELEASE 11.18.15) – As the contemporary music ensemble-in- residence at Cambridge's Le Laboratoire, ECCE presents a one-night only performance of Earle Brown's December 1952, in conjunction with the gallery's current exhibit, BIRDLY by Max Rheiner. Featuring dispersed acoustic performances by ECCE (violinist Karen Kim, bass clarinetist Vasko Dukovski, tubaist Ben Stapp, bassoonist Sarah Schoenbeck) interspersed with recorded polyphony by sound designer Ricardo Romaneiro, this spatial rendering of December 1952 is an aural analog to BIRDLY's virtual reality experience.
Brian Setzer Orchestra Returns to Fox Theatre with 'Christmas Rocks! Tour' Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2015
The Brian Setzer Orchestra, fronted by three-time Grammy Award-winner Brian Setzer, will return to the Fox Theatre for one of the most exciting and rockin' events of the season, the “Christmas Rocks Tour” tonight, November 18 at 7:30 p.m. Setzer's concert will include his legendary guitar magic on hits such as “Rock This Town,” “(She's) Sexy +17,” “Stray Cat Strut,” “Jump, Jive and Wail” and his re-imagined and acclaimed Holiday classics.
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2015
The Brian Setzer Orchestra, fronted by three-time Grammy Award-winner Brian Setzer, will return to the Fox Theatre for one of the most exciting and rockin' events of the season, the “Christmas Rocks Tour” tonight, November 18 at 7:30 p.m. Setzer's concert will include his legendary guitar magic on hits such as “Rock This Town,” “(She's) Sexy +17,” “Stray Cat Strut,” “Jump, Jive and Wail” and his re-imagined and acclaimed Holiday classics.
Utah Symphony to Perform Premiere of Nico Muhly's 'CONTROL' at 'Ode to Joy' Concert, 12/4-5
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2015
Maestro Thierry Fischer leads the Utah Symphony and the Utah Symphony Chorus during the "Ode to Joy" concert on December 4-5 at 7:30 PM at Abravanel Hall. Utah Symphony will also perform the world premiere of American composer Nico Muhly's commission, "Control (Five Landscapes for Orchestra)," and live record the performances for later commercial release in Spring 2016.
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2015
Maestro Thierry Fischer leads the Utah Symphony and the Utah Symphony Chorus during the "Ode to Joy" concert on December 4-5 at 7:30 PM at Abravanel Hall. Utah Symphony will also perform the world premiere of American composer Nico Muhly's commission, "Control (Five Landscapes for Orchestra)," and live record the performances for later commercial release in Spring 2016.
SALUTE TO VIENNA New Year's Concert Set for Orchestra Hall, 12/27
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2015
Celebrate the ageless beauty of Viennese music at Symphony Center's 18th annual New Year's Concert on Sunday, December 27th at 2:30 p.m. in Orchestra Hall.
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2015
Celebrate the ageless beauty of Viennese music at Symphony Center's 18th annual New Year's Concert on Sunday, December 27th at 2:30 p.m. in Orchestra Hall.
Annapolis Symphony Orchestra to Present SIMPLY SINATRA CHRISTMAS, Featuring Steve Lippia, 12/18
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2015
ANNAPOLIS, MD – On Friday December 18, at 8:00pm, the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra, under the musical direction of José-Luis Novo, performs our Holiday Pops concert, entitled Simply Sinatra Christmas, featuring Steve Lippia, at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts. The performance is presented by PNC Wealth Management.
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2015
ANNAPOLIS, MD – On Friday December 18, at 8:00pm, the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra, under the musical direction of José-Luis Novo, performs our Holiday Pops concert, entitled Simply Sinatra Christmas, featuring Steve Lippia, at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts. The performance is presented by PNC Wealth Management.
LA Master Chorale Releases First Holiday Recording in Nearly 20 Years
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2015
Now everyone can enjoy Christmas at Walt Disney Concert Hall with the Los Angeles Master Chorale's release of 'Festival of Carols,' a CD and digital download album recorded live at Disney Hall featuring favorite Christmas carols performed by the Grammy nominated-chorus and conducted by Artistic Director Grant Gershon.
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2015
Now everyone can enjoy Christmas at Walt Disney Concert Hall with the Los Angeles Master Chorale's release of 'Festival of Carols,' a CD and digital download album recorded live at Disney Hall featuring favorite Christmas carols performed by the Grammy nominated-chorus and conducted by Artistic Director Grant Gershon.
Canton Symphony Orchestra to Perform Annual Holiday Pops Concert, 12/6
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2015
CANTON, OHIO (November 17, 2015) – Get in the holiday spirit with the Canton Symphony Orchestra's Annual Holiday Pops Concert, Sunday December 6 at 3pm. A combined chorus of over 150 voices joins Associate Conductor Rachel Waddell and the Canton Symphony Orchestra for a festive holiday performance on stage at Umstattd Performing Arts Hall, 2323 17thStreet NW. The concert is sponsored in part by T. K. and Faye A. Heston, Larry and Nancy Hoover, and Motter & Meadows Architects.
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2015
CANTON, OHIO (November 17, 2015) – Get in the holiday spirit with the Canton Symphony Orchestra's Annual Holiday Pops Concert, Sunday December 6 at 3pm. A combined chorus of over 150 voices joins Associate Conductor Rachel Waddell and the Canton Symphony Orchestra for a festive holiday performance on stage at Umstattd Performing Arts Hall, 2323 17thStreet NW. The concert is sponsored in part by T. K. and Faye A. Heston, Larry and Nancy Hoover, and Motter & Meadows Architects.
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