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Garrick Ohlsson to Perform at A2SO's Beethoven Festival at Hill Auditorium, 9/19 by BWW News Desk
- August 31, 2015 Experience first-hand, the award-winning command of pianist Garrick Ohlsson. Ohlsson is especially lauded for performances of Beethoven's work. He was the first American to win 1st Prize in the International Frédéric Chopin Piano Competition. He also received a Grammy award in 2008, further proving himself to be a “musician of magisterial interpretive and technical prowess.” The pairing of the Third Piano Concerto and the Choral Fantasy will give audiences a double treat: both pieces will feature piano soloist Ohlsson on piano.
Bob Sherman to Introduce ChamberMusicNY's SHUFFLE at Merkin Concert Hall, 10/3 by BWW News Desk
- August 31, 2015 ChamberMusicNY and SHUFFLE Concert are pleased to announce that Robert Sherman, award-winning broadcaster and writer, will introduce ChamberMusicNY's October 3 concert of SHUFFLE at Merkin Concert Hall.
Vermont Symphony Orchestra to Embark on Annual Vermont Statewide Tour, 9/25 by BWW News Desk
- August 30, 2015 The Vermont Symphony Orchestra begins its annual fall tour on September 25th continuing through October 4thpresenting in eight towns and villages across Vermont. This tour marks the beginning of the musical season of the Vermont Symphony Orchestra. Autumn in Vermont signals the return of glorious foliage and glorious music.
Renowned Cellist Mark Gibbs Acquires Cello Crafted by Preeminent Violinmaker Eric Benning by BWW News Desk
- August 29, 2015 Mark Gibbs, the acclaimed principal cellist of the Kansas City Symphony, has recently acquired a master-crafted cello made by preeminent Los Angeles violinmaker Eric Benning of Benning Violins. For three generations, the Benning family name has been synonymous with the making of fine, master-crafted violins, violas and cellos.
Cleveland POPS Orchestra Hosts RHAPSODY IN ZOO Fundraiser Today by BWW News Desk
- August 29, 2015 The Cleveland POPS Orchestra announces its annual fundraiser. The event, titled Rhapsody in ZOO, will be held today, August 29, 2015 in the new and beautiful Stillwater Place at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.
Music Mountain Presents Dover String Quartet with Alexander Fiterstein & More This Weekend by BWW News Desk
- August 29, 2015 Music Mountain, America's Oldest Continuing Summer Chamber Music Festival, continues its 86th Anniversary season with three returning favorites! The weekend begins with No Tune Like A Show Tune: The Best of Broadway, Michael Berkeley's toe-tapping musical revue, tonight, August 29 (6:30pm) plus pre-concert dinner (5pm)! The music continues tomorrow, August 30 (3PM) with the outstanding Dover String Quartet with guest artist Alexander Fiterstein, clarinet, performing a program featuring Dutilleux, Dvorak, and Mozart. The summer still simmers with many more concerts scheduled thru September 27!
National Brass Ensemble to Perform Chicago Debut Concert at Symphony Center, 9/20 by BWW News Desk
- August 28, 2015 CHICAGO—Symphony Center Presents is pleased to announce the Chicago debut of the National Brass Ensemble (NBE) in a special concert at Symphony Center on Sunday, September 20, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. The NBE is composed of 24 of the finest brass players in the United States. For this concert, the NBE is joined by a timpanist, three percussionists and two harpists. All of the musicians hail from major U.S. orchestras in Chicago, New York, Cleveland, Philadelphia, Boston, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Detroit. The program of works by Gabrieli, Verdi and John Williams is inspired by the NBE's soon-to-be released CD, Gabrieli, recorded by the NBE in 2014 in conjunction with the group's debut concert at the Green Music Center in Sonoma, CA.
Anthony Kearns to Perform National Anthem at Citi Field Tonight by BWW News Desk
- August 28, 2015 Renowned tenor Anthony Kearns will sing the National Anthem ('The Star-Spangled Banner') at Citi Field this Fri., Aug. 28, 2015 before the New York Mets host the Boston Red Sox. Kearns will sing before the start of the game just before 7 p.m.
The World Music Institute Debuts its New Series MASTERS OF AFRICAN MUSIC, 9/25, 10/1 by BWW News Desk
- August 28, 2015 Making his World Music Institute debut, Nigerian music legend Orlando Julius plays classic Afrobeat with a psychedelic twist, constantly pushing musical boundaries. Julius is one of the original Afrobeat pioneers, predating even Fela Kuti. Starting in the '60s, he brought together traditional African sounds and rhythms with American pop, soul, and R&B. He spent many years in the United States collaborating with Lamont Dozier, the Crusaders, and Hugh Masekela, and his voice has been an essential part of the invention, development, and popularization of Afro-pop. Julius recently released a widely praised album Jaiyede Afro, which The Guardian called a "rousing new set" and which WMI's Par Neiburger calls 'One of the best Afrobeat albums I've ever heard.' This year also marks the 50th anniversary of his 1966 release, Super Afro Soul, which made him a national celebrity in Nigeria. The record's dramatic, highly melodic incorporation of soul, pop, and funk was ahead of its time, and arguably shaped the funk movement that swept over the United States in subsequent years.
Alan Gilbert & NY Philharmonic Set for Carnegie Hall's Opening Night Gala Concert, 10/7 by BWW News Desk
- August 27, 2015 Music Director Alan Gilbert will conduct the New York Philharmonic in Carnegie Hall's Opening Night Gala Concert, launching the Hall's 125th anniversary season. The program will feature the World Premiere of Magnus Lindberg's Vivo, a Carnegie Hall co-commission; Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No.1, with Evgeny Kissin as soloist; and Ravel's Daphnis et Chloe? Suite No. 2, and takes place Wednesday, October 7, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. WQXR, New York's classical music radio station, will broadcast and stream the concert live on air at 105.9 FM and online at www.wqxr.org, hosted by WQXR's Jeff Spurgeon.
Canton Symphony Orchestra to Offer Free Concert in Petros Lake Park, 9/6 by BWW News Desk
- August 27, 2015 CANTON, OHIO (August 27, 2015) – While public parks are always a great place to enjoy outdoor activities like fishing, hiking and bird watching, this summer they have also become a perfect place to enjoy live music! Summer Serenades in the Park, a partnership between the Canton Symphony Orchestra (CSO) and Stark County Park District (SCPD) concludes with a FREE full orchestra concert on September 6 at 6:30pm at Petros Lake Park (3519 Perry Drive SW, Canton).
Music Sensation Il Volo to Play Concert at Kleinhans Music Hall, 2/5/16 by BWW News Desk
- August 27, 2015 BUFFALO, NY -- Parkanna Shows proudly welcomes worldwide musical sensation Il Volo to Kleinhans Music Hall Friday, Feb. 5 at 8 p.m. Il Volo is kicking off their United States tour in Buffalo to support their new CD Grande Amore, due for release in late September. Tickets for this once-in-a-lifetime event go on sale Saturday, August 29 at 10 a.m. Call (716) 885-5000 or visit kleinhansbuffalo.org. VIP seating and VIP packages are available.
Cleveland Orchestra Sets 2015-16 Family Concerts by BWW News Desk
- August 27, 2015 The Cleveland Orchestra announces its 2015-16 Family Concert Series, for children ages 7 and older, and PNC Musical Rainbow Concerts Series, for children ages 3 to 6. Both concert series are designed to introduce young people to classical music, and feature performances by Cleveland Orchestra musicians with special guest artists. Subscriptions and individual concert tickets for both series are now available online at clevelandorchestra.com or by calling Cleveland Orchestra Ticket Services at 216-231-1111.
Ocean Grove to Present Orchestra of St Peter by the Sea, 9/12 by BWW News Desk
- August 27, 2015 The Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association will present its 2015 season finale concert by the Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea, conducted by Father Alphonse Stephenson, on Saturday, September 12, 2015 at the Great Auditorium. Showtime is 8 pm. Tickets are $25 reserved, $20 general admission. Order online at www.oceangrove.org or call 800-590-4064. The Great Auditorium is located at Pilgrim and Ocean Pathways in Ocean Grove, NJ. All facilities are handicapped-accessible.
Music Mountain to Present Amernet String Quartet with Vivek Kamath & More, 9/27 by BWW News Desk
- August 27, 2015 Music Mountain, America's Oldest Continuing Summer Chamber Music Festival, concludes its 86th Anniversary Season on Sunday, September 27 (3pm) with Amernet String Quartet performing Haydn, Bartok, and Tchaikovsky with guest artists Vivek Kamath, Viola and Edward Arron, Cello. This remarkable season was one of Music Mountain's longest, featuring over a dozen string quartets, multiple guest artists, favorite local jazz bands, and the first season of the Distinguished Artist Recital Series.
Pacific Symphony to Offer TCHAIKOVSKY SPECTACULAR as Part of Summer Festival, 9/5 by BWW News Desk
- August 27, 2015 Don't miss the traditional end to Pacific Symphony's Summer Festival, including the thrilling climax of thundering cannons and spectacular fireworks in Tchaikovsky's “1812” Overture! Before that, enjoy Russian Romantic favorites — including music from “The Sleeping Beauty”by Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky's enchanted “Firebird” and Rachmaninoff's hugely popular Piano Concerto No. 2.
RI Philharmonic Music School Holds Auditions for Youth Ensembles Today by BWW News Desk
- August 27, 2015 The Rhode Island Philharmonic YOUTH ORCHESTRAS (RIPYO) will hold auditions by appointment on August 27 for the Symphony Orchestra, Repertory Orchestra, String Orchestra, Intermediate String Ensemble and String Ensemble.
Edgar Meyer Joins the LA Phil and More at The Hollywood Bowl in FROM BACH TO BLUEGRASS Tonight by BWW News Desk
- August 27, 2015 Conductor Nicholas McGegan returns to the Hollywood Bowl to lead Grammy-winning double bassist Edgar Meyer and the Los Angeles Philharmonic, along with special guests Sam Bush and Jerry Douglas in their Hollywood Bowl debuts tonight, August 27, 2015 at 8 p.m.
Cleveland POPS Orchestra Holds Auditions for Chorus Today by BWW News Desk
- August 27, 2015 Auditions will be held one day only - TODAY, August 27, 2015 - from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. in room G-17 of the Music and Communications Building, Cleveland State University, downtown campus.
The Bach Choir of Bethlehem Sets 2015-16 Season by BWW News Desk
- August 26, 2015 The Bach Choir of Bethlehem has announced its 2015/16 season, Bach At The Heart, which will culminate in the 109th Bethlehem Bach Festival in May 2016. In a milestone programming endeavor, The Bach Choir of Bethlehem will mount performances of four major choral works this season: in addition to the traditional performance of the B Minor Mass at the Bach Festival 2016, the Christmas Oratorio (Cantatas 1-3) will be performed in the Bach Choir's traditional Christmas concerts on December 12th & 13th,2015; the St. John Passion in its spring concert on March 20th,, and the Easter Oratorio at the Bach Festival on Friday evenings. The Bach Choir, Bach Festival Orchestra, and distinguished soloists perform under the direction of artistic director and conductor Greg Funfgeld, now in his 33rd season.
Oakland Symphony to Kick Off Season with Bates Premiere, & More, 10/2 by BWW News Desk
- August 26, 2015 The Oakland Symphony opens its 22nd season with a West Coast premiere by Bay Area composer Mason Bates Friday, October 2, at 8 pm at the Paramount Theatre in Oakland. The program, with Music Director and conductor Michael Morgan on the podium, includes the West Coast premiere of Bates's Devil's Radio, Prokofiev's Violin Concerto No. 2 with guest soloist and young Bay Area artist Kenneth Renshaw, selections from Brahms' Liebeslieder Waltzes with the Oakland Symphony Chorus conducted by Lynne Morrow, who celebrates her tenth year with the Chorus, and Rachmaninoff's Symphonic Dances. The Oakland Symphony 2015-2016 season is sponsored by the California Arts Council, Art Works, the National Endowment for the Arts, the City of Oakland and the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation. The season opening concert is sponsored by Wells Fargo. For more information and tickets, priced $15-$75 and on sale August 15, visit www.oaklandsymphony.org .