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Andrea Bocelli Performs Handel, Bach, Schubert & More 9/8, 9/9, 9/11 At Carnegie Hall by Gabrielle Sierra
- August 26, 2009 Tenor Andrea Bocelli will make his Carnegie Hall debut with three acoustic performances of arias by Handel, Bach, Schubert, Bellini, Verdi, and other composers on An Evening with Andrea Bocelli and the New York Philharmonic, conducted by Asher Fisch, Tuesday, September 8, Wednesday, September 9, and Friday, September 11, 2009, all at 8:00 p.m.
CityListen Audio Tours Releases 'Walkin' Broadway'; Features Stories From Broadway Creators and Artists by Kryst Richardson
- August 25, 2009 CityListen Audio Tours Releases Walkin' Broadway, featuring exclusive stories from creators and artists behind dozens of Broadway classics. The Audio Walking Tour of New York City?s theater district is hosted by Peabody Award winning broadcaster and producer Elliott Forrest.
The Bridge Project's Final Performances Of A WINTER'S TALE Attracts 18,000 People To Epidaurus Ampitheatre by Gabrielle Sierra
- August 24, 2009 Nearly 18,000 people travelled to the ancient Epidaurus amphitheatre outside Athens this weekend (August 21-22) to see the final two performances of the Winter's Tale, part of the critically acclaimed inaugural year of The Bridge Project, a transatlantic company directed by Sam Mendes.
Yale In New York Series Opens Season With 'The Classical Legacy of Benny Goodman' 9/26 At Carnegie Hall by Gabrielle Sierra
- August 19, 2009 Following the success of last year's centenary celebration of Olivier Messiaen's birth, the Yale School of Music (YSM) turns again to a great musician on his 100th birthday. On Saturday, September 26 at 7:30 p.m., YSM opens its third annual Yale in New York series with The Classical Legacy of Benny Goodman. The gifted alumni, students, and faculty of YSM present six 20th-century works linked with the legendary clarinetist.
Alan Gilbert & The Philharmonic Launch New Season With Mahler's Symphony No. 3 & More by Gabrielle Sierra
- August 18, 2009 Alan Gilbert will launch the New York Philharmonic's 168th season's subscription concerts in his new role as Music Director, conducting works that reflect his interest in creating programs that feature established repertoire and new and lesser-known music in innovative contexts.
Burt Bacharach Songbook, Featuring Carol Duboc and Hubert Laws Released In Stores 8/18 by BWW News Desk
- August 18, 2009 GOLD NOTE MUSIC has announced the latest release from CAROL DUBOC, hailed as 'one of the most interesting and dynamic jazz singers of her generation' by Jazz Times Magazine. The platinum-selling vocalist, songwriter and arranger will introduce her new Burt Bacharach Songbook in stores and online on August 18, 2009. Ms. Duboc, who also serves as producer and arranger, brings her unique jazz sensibility to a collection of contemporary pop classics by fellow Kansas City-born songwriter, Burt Bacharach and lyricist Hal David.
The Joyce Theater Announces Their 27th Season by Gabrielle Sierra
- August 17, 2009 The Joyce Theater will invigorate the New York dance scene this fall with an eclectic and exciting line-up, and will offer a special ticket price of $10 for front row seats.
16th Annual ICE FACTORY Summer Festival of New Work Begins 7/8 In NYC by BWW News Desk
- August 15, 2009 Artistic Director Robert Lyons proudly presents the 16th annual ICE FACTORY summer festival of new work. ICE FACTORY 2009 opens July 8th, presenting six New York premieres in six weeks, and wraps up August 15th
92nd Street Y Announces Lyrics And Lyricists 2010 Line-up, Tickets On Sale 8/13 by Charlie Piane
- August 13, 2009 The 92nd Street Y announces the 2010 line-up for Lyrics & Lyricists, the 40th anniversary season of 92Y's legendary American Songbook series. DEBORAH GRACE WINER returns for her second season as artistic director of the series, as well as one of the shows. Guest artistic directors are LUCIE ARNAZ, DARYL SHERMAN, ROB FISHER, TED SPERLING and ROBERT KIMBALL.
Renowned Artists from Across the Globe Share the Stage for Charity 10/24 by Gabrielle Sierra
- August 12, 2009 Extreme poverty in Africa is a global dilemma. On Saturday, October 24th musical artists from around the world are doing something about it. Singing Hope, the brainchild of Rekindle Hope in Africa, a 501(c)3 nonprofit in New York City is an effort to bring people of different backgrounds together to illustrate the power of community in effecting change.
16th Annual ICE FACTORY Summer Festival of New Work Begins 7/8 In NYC by Charlie Piane
- August 12, 2009 Artistic Director Robert Lyons proudly presents the 16th annual ICE FACTORY summer festival of new work. ICE FACTORY 2009 opens July 8th, presenting six New York premieres in six weeks, and wraps up August 15th
Princess Grace Award Winners Announced by Gabrielle Sierra
- August 11, 2009 The Board of Trustees of the Princess Grace Foundation- USA and its Chairman, Hon. John F. Lehman, announced today winners of the 2009 Princess Grace Awards. The Awards for theater, dance and choreography, and film continue the legacy of Princess Grace (Kelly) of Monaco, who anonymously helped emerging artists pursue their goals during Her lifetime.
Grammy-Nominated Pianist Matt Herskowitz to Headline Jazz and Beyond Benefit at West Side YMCA 8/11 by BWW News Desk
- August 11, 2009 The Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater at the West Side YMCA will host Grammy-nominated pianist Matt Herskowitz, his trio MaDFusion, and several accomplished musicians for Jazz and Beyond at 8pm on August 11. The evening will feature performances by classical guitarist Bert Lams, flutist and composer Carol Alban and flutist Nancy Tyler.
Groff, De Shields, Kandel Set For Public's THE BACCHAE, Runs at Delacorte 8/11-8/30 by BWW News Desk
- August 11, 2009 The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) announced casting for the Shakespeare in the Park production of Euripides' THE BACCHAE, directed by JoAnne Akalaitis with original music by Philip Glass and translated by Nicholas Rudall. THE BACCHAE will run August 11-August 30 at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park with an official press opening on Monday, August 24 at 8 p.m. Bank of America returns as lead sponsor of Shakespeare in the Park 2009.
Meshell Ndegeocello Co-headlines Lincoln Center OUT OF DOORS Concert 8/7 by
- August 07, 2009 Acclaimed singer, songwriter and bassist Meshell Ndegeocello will co-headline Lincoln Center Out of Doors' concert in Damrosch Park on August 7, sharing a bill with Raul Midón. She replaces Rokia Traoré (previously announced) whose scheduled U.S. tour has been postponed. Ndegeocello blends jazz, funk, rock, rap and soul as she continues to develop the 'neo-soul' genre she is credited with sparking.
Brooklyn Center Launches its 55th Season With Irving Berlin's I LOVE A PIANO 9/13 by Gabrielle Sierra
- August 05, 2009 Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College opens its 2009-2010 Season on Sunday, September 13, 2009 at 3pm with Irving Berlin's I Love A Piano. This enchanting new musical revue spans over seven decades of American history as seen through the insightful and earnest eyes of Irving Berlin, a man whom Jerome Kern described by saying 'Irving Berlin has no place in American music...He IS American music!'