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Cleveland POPS Orchestra to Host RHAPSODY IN ZOO Fundraiser, 8/29 by BWW News Desk
- July 27, 2015 The Cleveland POPS Orchestra announces its annual fundraiser. The event, titled Rhapsody in ZOO, will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2015 in the new and beautiful Stillwater Place at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.
WEST SIDE STORY, AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, STAR WARS Among Lineup for ASO's 9/27 Concert by BWW News Desk
- July 27, 2015 The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra will perform an American Salute at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park on Sunday, September 27, 2015, 7:00 p.m. ASO Music Director Robert Spano will lead the Orchestra in a program of American classics, including selections from Bernstein's West Side Story and Candide, Gershwin's An American in Paris, John Williams' Star Wars, and other American musical selections.
Oratorio Society of New York 2015-16 Season to Feature Merryman's 'Jonah,' Handel/Mozart & More by BWW News Desk
- July 27, 2015 The Oratorio Society of New York (OSNY), New York's standard for grand choral performance, will mark its 2015/16 season with performances of two major symphonic choral works written within the past 20 years. Leading OSNY in its 143rd season will be Kent Tritle, in his 11th year as music director.
Jason C. Tramm to Conduct Ocean Grove's 'Summer Stars' Classical Series Finale, 7/30 by BWW News Desk
- July 27, 2015 Ocean Grove's “Summer Stars” Classical Series will conclude with “Grand Orchestra and the Great Organ” this Thursday, July 30, 2015 at 7:30 PM. Jason C. Tramm conducts critically acclaimed concert organ soloist Gordon Turk and the Summer Stars Festival Orchestra in an extraordinary program showcasing the virtuosity of Gordon Turk and the sound of the Great Auditorium's magnificent Hope Jones Organ in symphonic works by Alexandre Guilmant, Camille Saint-Saëns and Gabriel Faure.
Houston Symphony Presents POKEMON: SYMPHONIC EVOLUTIONS Tonight by BWW News Desk
- July 25, 2015 The Pokemon Company International, Princeton Entertainment, and the Houston Symphony invite Houston audiences to the official Pokemon live orchestral concert, Pokemon: Symphonic Evolutions, tonight, July 25, and Sunday, July 26, at Jones Hall.
Music Mountain Welcomes Avalon String Quartet & Swingtime Big Band This Weekend by BWW News Desk
- July 25, 2015 Music Mountain, America's oldest continuing summer chamber music festival, continues its 86th season with Swingtime Big|Brave Band tonight, July 25th (6:30pm) playing the best music of the Swing Era! Plus pre-concert dinner at Falls Village Inn (5pm).
ChamberMusicNY Sets 2015-16 Concerts by BWW News Desk
- July 24, 2015 ChamberMusicNY, a nonprofit presenting organization, has announced that its 2015-16 season will include the innovative PUBLIQuartet, the ensemble SHUFFLE Concert, a jazz quintet, The Harlem Chamber Players and American Modern Ensemble.
Gateway Chamber Orchestra Sets 2015-16 Season by BWW News Desk
- July 24, 2015 Gateway Chamber Orchestra partners with the Franklin Theatre to announce its new home in the historic Main Street venue. After performing in multiple locations throughout the Nashville area since 2008, the GCO opens the 2015-16 season with the Franklin Theatre as its home. Subscription series are available now by calling the Franklin Theatre at (615) 538-2076 or online at http://www.franklintheatre.com.
Classical Pianist Lang Lang Coming to NJPAC, 9/26 by BWW News Desk
- July 24, 2015 New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents an evening with an exuberant citizen of the entire world. A classical artist of the first order. Who else but pianist Lang Lang? Catch him in a solo recital in Prudential Hall - a night you'll never forget. Saturday, September 26, 2015 8:00 PM at Prudential Hall. Get your tickets now at NJPAC.org or 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722) Not just anyone in classical music could perform before a worldwide audience of possibly billions at the 2014 World Cup in Rio (with Placido Domingo) and, a few months later, release an elegant, fluent, to-the-manner-born CD of Mozart piano concertos with Nikolaus Harnoncourt and the Vienna Philharmonic. Who else but Lang Lang?
Harris Center's KEYBOARD CONVERSATIONS with Jeffrey Siegel Continues 8/22 by BWW News Desk
- July 24, 2015 His enthusiasm is contagious...his credentials world-class...his virtuosity astounding! Internationally celebrated pianist Jeffrey Siegel and his Keyboard Conversations returns to the Harris Center for the Arts in Folsom as part of the new 2015-2016 season.
Houston Symphony Performs THE MUSIC OF MICHAEL JACKSON Tonight by BWW News Desk
- July 24, 2015 HOUSTON (July 22, 2015) - The Houston Symphony will perform The Music of Michael Jackson at 7:30 p.m. Today, July 24, at Jones Hall. Under the direction of composer and arranger Brent Havens and featuring vocalist/dancer James Delisco, the concert experience will be a mix between pop and classical styles.
Pianist Yundi to Make Hollywood Bowl Debut, 8/6 by BWW News Desk
- July 23, 2015 Chinese pianist Yundi makes his long-awaited Hollywood Bowl debut performing Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5, 'Emperor' with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Thursday, August 6, at 8 pm. Conductor James Gaffigan, in his second performance of the week with the LA Phil at the Bowl, leads the program, which also includes Shostakovich's Fifth Symphony.
Pacific Symphony's 2015 Summer Festival's Presents STAR TREK, 8/22 by BWW News Desk
- July 23, 2015 Pacific Symphony's 2015 Summer Festival propels its audience across the universe, when it embarks on a thrilling and music-fueled adventure aboard the USS Enterprise for “Star Trek.” On the big screen—boldly going where “no man has gone before”—is J.J. Abrams' 2009 blockbuster film starring Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto as a young Captain Kirk and Spock in an alternate reality many years before the original television series. On stage, the Symphony performs Academy Award-winner Michael Giacchino's epic score live, beneath the stars, providing the ideal backdrop for the intergalactic film. It's an immersive concert experience and the perfect evening for music lovers, film-goers, science-fiction fans and anyone who loves the cult films and television series—or wants to introduce them to someone new.
Grammy Winner Diana Krall Performs with Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Tonight by BWW News Desk
- July 23, 2015 PITTSBURGH – Five-time Grammy Award-winning jazz pianist and vocalist Diana Krall joins musical forces with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra for the Today Night Icons at Heinz Hall tonight, July 23 at 7:30 p.m.
La Chiva Gantiva, Riff Raff, Aurelio & More Set for Skirball Cultural Center's 2015 Sunset Concerts, Beginning Tonight by BWW News Desk
- July 23, 2015 The Skirball Cultural Center announces the nineteenth season of its annual Sunset Concerts, held each summer in the Skirball's one-of-a-kind hillside setting. Dedicated to inspiring the diverse populations of greater Los Angeles, the Sunset Concerts will once again showcase exceptional global talents, both legendary and emerging. The schedule is as follows: the Los Angeles debut of La Chiva Gantiva (July 23); Bassekou Kouyate and Ngoni Ba (July 30); Hurray for the Riff Raff (August 6); Aurelio (August 13); Yuval Ron Ensemble (August 20); and Novalima (August 27).
Houston Symphony to Perform THE MUSIC OF MICHAEL JACKSON, 7/24 by BWW News Desk
- July 22, 2015 HOUSTON (July 22, 2015) – The Houston Symphony will perform The Music of Michael Jackson at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 24, at Jones Hall. Under the direction of composer and arranger Brent Havens and featuring vocalist/dancer James Delisco, the concert experience will be a mix between pop and classical styles.
James Delisco to Perform 'The Music of Michael Jackson' with Houston Symphony, 7/24 by BWW News Desk
- July 22, 2015 The Houston Symphony will perform The Music of Michael Jackson at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 24, at Jones Hall. Under the direction of composer and arranger Brent Havens and featuring vocalist/dancer James Delisco, the concert experience will be a mix between pop and classical styles.
CSO & Rhinegeist Brewery Reveal New LUMENOCITY Brew by BWW News Desk
- July 22, 2015 The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (CSO) and Rhinegeist Brewery announce the release of Glow LUMENOCITY Pale Ale, a collaboration brew in celebration of LUMENOCITY 2015.
MusicWorks Announces Upcoming Concert Schedule by BWW News Desk
- July 22, 2015 (Delray Beach, FL – July 22, 2015) MusicWorks today announced four upcoming concerts at the Delray Beach Center for the Arts / Crest Theatre, where the concert promotion company staged successful shows last spring with Livingston Taylor and John Sebastian. The Crest Theatre is located at 51 North Swinton Avenue in Delray Beach (one block north of Atlantic Avenue).
Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra Appoints New Board President, Members by BWW News Desk
- July 22, 2015 The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra is pleased to announce its new Board members, Sarah Baumgartner, Cristian Dersidan, and Tejal Patel. The Board's newly elected President is Ann T. Hollenbeck attorney with Honigman. Rick D. Hendricks, CPA with Rehmann was elected First Vice President; Steven C. Pierce of Pierce Financial elected Secretary; and Richard D. Hendricks, Treasurer. Bob Gates of Domino's Pizza is the Immediate Past President.
Seattle Women's & Men's Chorus Announce Schedule for Upcoming Season; Will Be Dennis Coleman's Last by BWW News Desk
- July 22, 2015 Seattle, WA – This October Seattle Women's Chorus (SWC) will kick off a milestone season with Hallows in the Cathedral: Spirits Rising, the first of five concerts in Dennis Coleman's final season as artistic director for Seattle Men's Chorus (SMC) and Seattle Women's Chorus. Each concert in the 2015-2016 season has special meaning to Dennis and the selected songs spotlight the artistry and societal impact of these two world-renowned ensembles. Throughout the season the Choruses will celebrate and honor Dennis' role as an artistic visionary, friend, and proponent for social change in the LGBTQ community and beyond.
Finnish, Estonian & LA Children's Choirs Featured in Free Performance Tonight by BWW News Desk
- July 22, 2015 The sounds of Scandinavia and the Baltic come to Southland when Los Angeles Children's Chorus (LACC), led by Artistic Director Anne Tomlinson, hosts a highly anticipated international choral exchange with the renowned Estonian TV Girls' Choir and Finland's Vox Aurea ('The Golden Voice') culminating with a free concert featuring all three choirs tonight, July 22, 7 pm, at Pasadena Presbyterian Church. Vox Aurea, led by Sanna Salminen, makes its first Southland appearance since 2009, thrilling audiences with a range of traditional Finnish folk songs and classical selections that evoke the peaceful and expansive landscape of Scandinavia. The Estonian TV Girls' Choir, under the direction of Aarne Saluveer, has collaborated with such acclaimed Estonian composers as Arvo Part, Veljo Tormis, Urmas Sisask and Tõnis Magi and also performs regional folk music as well as contemporary jazz and pop music. LACC previously performed with both choirs during its 2010 tour to the Baltic region and Scandinavia.