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Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra Performs at Severance Hall Tonight, 11/11 by BWW News Desk
- November 11, 2012 The Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra, now in its 27th season, performs its first Severance Hall concert of the 2012-13 season. James Feddeck, in his fourth season as music director of the Youth Orchestra, conducts a program that opens with Antonin Dvo?ak's Carnival Overture, Opus 92, followed by Sergei Prokofiev's Suite from Lieutenant Kije, Opus 60. After intermission, the program concludes with Howard Hanson's Symphony No. 2 ("Romantic"), Opus 30.
Assad Brothers Blend Classical and Brazilian Heritage at Emory University, Today by BWW News Desk
- November 10, 2012 Legendary classical guitarists Sergio and Odair Assad perform tonight, Nov. 10, 8 p.m., at Emory's Schwartz Center for Performing Arts. The Brazilian-born brothers-known for their guitar innovation, ingenuity, and expression-present a concert that blends classical music with their Brazilian heritage.
Columbus Symphony Presents The Fab Four Tonight, 11/10 by BWW News Desk
- November 10, 2012 With uncanny note-for-note, live renditions of Beatles' songs and precise attention to detail, the Fab Four will make you think you're watching the real thing. Conducted by Michael Berkowitz, this incredible stage show and loving tribute to the Beatles includes three costume changes representing every era of the super group's career and record-perfect live performances of such classics as 'Can't Buy Me Love,' 'Yesterday,' 'A Day In The Life,' 'Twist And Shout,' 'Here Comes The Sun,' and 'Hey Jude.'
Jupiter String Quartet To Play Mozart, Bartók And Brahms At UConn With Pre-Concert Talk, 11/15 by Patrick Nugent
- November 09, 2012 The Jupiter String Quartet, all of them string players as children who connected in their college years, will play a program of Mozart, Bartók and Brahms at Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts in Storrs on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, at 7:30 pm. UConn Professor of Music History Alain Frogley will introduce the three highly contrasting works on the program in a pre-concert talk at 6:45 pm.
Mario Venzago Leads Cellist Sol Gabetta and BSO in Elgar’s Cello Concerto, 11/29-12/1 by claire bilyard
- November 08, 2012 Audience-favorite Mario Venzago will lead the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) and Argentinian-born cellist Sol Gabetta in Elgar's Cello Concerto on Thursday, November 29, 2012 at 8 p.m. at The Music Center at Strathmore and Friday, November 30, 2012 and Saturday, December 1, 2012 at 8pm at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall.
Emory Celebrates Holiday Season with Festive Concerts, Beginning 12/7 by BWW News Desk
- November 08, 2012 The holidays will be festive at Emory University, featuring joyful concert favorites, A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, Santa's Favorite Chamber Music and Atlanta Sacred Chorale.
Grammy Award-winner Cynthia Clawson to Perform in CHRISTMAS AT THE VILLA 12/08-16 by Sally Henry Fuller
- November 08, 2012 Once again, the Houston Chamber Choir presents two concerts that have become community traditions for Christmastime; For Unto Us, featuring Handel's classic Messiah, Saturday, December 8, at 7:30 pm at The Church of St. John the Divine and Christmas at the Villa, featuring Grammy Award-winning vocalist Cynthia Clawson, Saturday, December 15 and Sunday, December 16 at 3:30 and 7:30 pm at the Chapel of the Villa de Matel
The Emelin Theatre Welcomes Juilliard String Quartet, 11/16 by Kelsey Denette
- November 08, 2012 The Emelin Theatre has announced the return of classical music in celebration of its 40th anniversary. Over the course of 40 years, the Emelin has hosted world-renowned musicians from around the globe. On November 16th the tradition continues with a performance by the Juilliard String Quartet - one of the most celebrated and widely recorded string quartets of our time.
North American Orchestras Will Perform 165 Premieres in 2012-2013 by Kelsey Denette
- November 08, 2012 In the 2012-13 season, North American orchestras are performing premieres of 165 compositions by 150 composers, according to the League's newly published Premieres List. Of these works, 127 are world premieres, 27 are U.S. premieres and 11 are Canadian premieres. 25% of the premieres are directly connected to community celebrations or partnerships.
Jean-Yves Thibaudet Performs at SPA in Houston Tonight, 11/8 by BWW News Desk
- November 08, 2012 One of today's most sought-after pianists, Jean-Yves Thibaudet returns to Houston for a recital concert tonight, Nov. 8, at 8 p.m. in Jones Hall, presented by Society for the Performing.
LA Chamber Orchestra Presents Benjamin Wallfisch Leading World Premiere of His Violin Concerto, 11/10 & 11 by BWW News Desk
- November 07, 2012 Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (LACO) presents Emmy-nominated guest conductor Benjamin Wallfisch, considered "one of UK's most exciting young composers" (BBC Music Magazine), who makes his LACO debut conducting the world premiere of his own Violin Concerto on Saturday, November 10, 8 pm, at the Alex Theatre and Sunday, November 11, 7 pm, at UCLA's Royce Hall.
Hélène Grimaud Plays Walt Disney Concert Hall Tonight, 11/7 by BWW News Desk
- November 07, 2012 Charismatic pianist Helene Grimaud comes to Walt Disney Concert Hall to perform an imaginative recital program on her birthday, tonight, November 7, at 8 pm. The lineup features music from her 2010 release, Resonances, which is described as a "music journey through the Austro-Hungarian empire tracing the echoes, pre-echoes and historical links between Mozart, Berg, Liszt and Bartok."
Manhattan Choral Ensemble Announces 2012-2013 Season by Sierra Fox
- November 06, 2012 A vital part of New York City's choral and new music communities, the Manhattan Choral Ensemble (MCE) enters into its 13th season with an ambitious series of programs that span the 16th century to the present day. In each of its four programs, the MCE will focus on works written by New York City-based artists.
Philadelphia Orchestra Announces December 2012 Holiday Season by BWW News Desk
- November 05, 2012 The Philadelphia Orchestra is gearing up for the holidays, and this season's line-up promises plenty of cheer for people of all ages-from classical music aficionados to traditional holiday music lovers alike. The most wonderful time of the year opens with three Glorious Sound of Christmas concerts, December 20-22; continues with Handel's Messiah, December 23; and concludes with the time-honored tradition of the Orchestra's annual New Year's Eve Concert on December 31, this year conducted by new Music Director Yannick Nezet-Seguin. All concerts take place in Verizon Hall at the Kimmel Center.
Pacific Symphony Presents ALISA WEILERSTEIN PLAYS DVORAK, 12/6-8 by BWW News Desk
- November 05, 2012 The rich, emotional depth of the wide-hipped cello is exploited for all its worth in the hands of exquisite virtuoso Alisa Weilerstein, when she performs Dvorak's standard-setting Cello Concerto with Pacific Symphony for "Alisa Weilerstein Plays Dvo?ak."
MN's Accordo Presents A TRIBUTE TO DEBUSSY ON HIS 150th Concert, 12/3 by BWW News Desk
- November 04, 2012 The second concert of Accordo's 2012-13 season is a celebration of the great composer Debussy on his 150th birthday and includes works by Janácek, Ravel, Debussy, and Fauré, selected by members of the ensemble. Special guest Benjamin Hochman, acclaimed pianist and winner of 2011's prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant, will join the 'chamber music supergroup' (TC Daily Planet) for the December 3 program.
VIDEO: Preview - Pianist Jenny Q Chai to Make Debut at Le Poisson Rouge Tonight, 11/4 by BWW News Desk
- November 04, 2012 Following her recent, critically acclaimed New York Carnegie Hall debut, pianist Jenny Q Chai has been selected to appear at New York's Le Poisson Rouge. The concert will take place tonight, November 4 at 7:30pm (doors at 6:30pm). Ms. Chai will perform works by Satie, Schoenberg, Stockhausen, Scarlatti, Stroppa, and more. Watch the video below for a preview of Chai's performance!
Baltimore Choral Arts Presents LAND OF THE FREE Tonight, 11/3 by BWW News Desk
- November 03, 2012 Baltimore Choral Arts salutes the 1812 Anniversary and our national anthem, and presents the Baltimore premiere of Ysaye Barnwell's Fortune's Bones: The Manumission Requiem, tonight, November 3, at 8 pm in Goucher College's Kraushaar Auditorium.
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Hosts 'Wizards & Wands' Today, 11/3 by BWW News Desk
- November 03, 2012 Conductor Ken Lam of the newly-formed Baltimore Symphony Youth Orchestras and the Enchantment Theatre present Wizards & Wands: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Apprentice at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall today, November 3 at 11 a.m.
Texas Performing Arts Welcomes Organist Cameron Carpenter to Austin, Today by BWW
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- November 02, 2012 Texas Performing Arts presents "the most controversial organist alive" (Dallas Morning News). Cameron Carpenter's flamboyant style, dazzling performances, and profound musical intelligence have completely changed the game of his instrument.
New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Opens Mozart Concerts to the Public, 11/3 & 4 by BWW News Desk
- November 01, 2012 In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra will provide complimentary tickets for this weekend's all-Mozart classical performances. Tickets will be available at the venue box office beginning two hours before each performance. The revised program includes Mozart's Violin Concerto No. 3, Symphony No. 29 and Sinfonia Concertante, K. 364.
Brooklyn Rider Quartet Returns to Central Florida, Now thru 11/3 by BWW News Desk
- November 01, 2012 The Bach Festival Society brings renowned string quartet Brooklyn Rider back to Central Florida for another residency in partnership with A Gift for Music and the Orange County Public Schools, followed by a public performance in Tiedtke Concert Hall.