VIDEO: Preview Hitchcock's VERTIGO in Concert at the NY Phi
by Joshua Wright - Jan 9, 2024
Coming soon to the NY Phil: Alfred Hitchcock’s “Vertigo” in Concert, part of The Art of the Score. Hitchcock’s psychological thriller, starring James Stewart and Kim Novak, is a classic exploration of the devastating effects of obsession.
Symphony In C Presents TOTALLY MOZART On December 3
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 19, 2022
New Jersey-based professional training orchestra Symphony in C presents Totally Mozart on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 8:00pm at the Rutgers-Camden Center for the Arts in Camden, NJ. The all-Mozart program, led by guest conductor Joshua Hong, includes Mozart's Exsultate Jubilate, K. 165, Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major, K. 488, and Symphony No. 40 in G minor, K. 550.
Gemma New Announces Season Highlights Including Titles In Dallas, Hamilton And New Zealand
by Stephi Wild - Aug 16, 2022
Acclaimed conductor Gemma New announces her global 2022-2023 season, featuring performances throughout the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, Australia, Sweden, and Switzerland.
Music Director Delta David Gier Wins 2022 Ditson Conductor's Award
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 13, 2022
Delta David Gier, distinguished conductor, is the recipient of the 2022 Ditson Conductor's Award for the advancement of American music, Columbia University has announced. Gier will receive $5,000 and a citation on behalf of Columbia's President Lee C. Bollinger. Previous recipients include Gustav Meier, David Zinman, Alan Gilbert, George Manahan, Leonard Bernstein, Marin Alsop, Oliver Knussen, and John Adams.
New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Names Tong Chen Assistant Conductor
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 8, 2021
The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra has named Tong Chen its assistant conductor for the 2021–22 season. Chen will make her subscription series debut with performances of Jessie Montgomery's Starburst on a November classical program. She will share the podium with Music Director Xian Zhang for the Orchestra's annual Lunar New Year Celebration in January.
The Cleveland Orchestra Promotes Vinay Parameswaran To Associate Conductor
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2021
Effective immediately, The Cleveland Orchestra has announced the promotion of Vinay Parameswaran to the position of Associate Conductor and the extension of his contracts. The agreement continues Mr. Parameswaran's tenure with the Orchestra through the 2021-22 season.
Celebrate Valentine's Day with Lantz and Kargul's TO THE DISTANT BELOVED
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2020
Violinist Ronald Lantz and pianist Laura Kargul will celebrate Valentine's Day with a concert entitled 'To the Distant Beloved' on Sunday, February 9 at 2:00 p.m. at Woodfords Congregational Church, 202 Woodford Avenue in Portland. As part of the Portland String Quartet Society's annual series, this event marks the eighth time the Lantz/Kargul Duo has celebrated the holiday of romance with a concert.
Paolo Bortolameolli Named LA Phil Associate Conductor
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 8, 2019
The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association announces the promotion of Assistant Conductor Paolo Bortolameolli to Associate Conductor of the LA Phil for a one-year term, extending his current contract through the 201920 season. His new title becomes effective this summer.
Opera In The Heights Announces Its 2019-20 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 16, 2019
Opera in the Heights (OH), the opera company that provides a stage for emerging performers and affordable opera to the Greater Houston Area, will present its most daring season yet with its 2019-20 lineup. The company's 24th season will open October 5, 2019, with Puccini's iconic opera Tosca, and feature a total of six operas in a total of 21 performances.
Grand Rapids Symphony Concert Celebrates Leonard Bernstein's Centennial
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2018
The music of Leonard Bernstein, who composed the music for West Side Story, has graced concert halls and theaters, radios and televisions in homes all across America. This year, the centennial of his birth, the world remembers the life and legacy of the great American composer, conductor, pianist, and educator.