Little Orchestra Society
Latest News on Little Orchestra Society:
Diana Byer to Step Down as Director of NYTB School (Apr 1, 2025)
Waterbury's Palace Theater and The Waterbury Symphony Orchestra To Celebrate Broadway Scores (Dec 20, 2024)
HADESTOWN Star André De Shields To Host ORPHEUS SINGS At Orchestra Lumos (Sep 26, 2024)
Diana Byer to Step Down as Director of NYTB School (Apr 1, 2025)
Waterbury's Palace Theater and The Waterbury Symphony Orchestra To Celebrate Broadway Scores (Dec 20, 2024)
HADESTOWN Star André De Shields To Host ORPHEUS SINGS At Orchestra Lumos (Sep 26, 2024)
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Diana Byer to Step Down as Director of NYTB School
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2025
Diana Byer, Founder and Director of New York Theatre Ballet School will step down from her position in June following the 2024-25 school year. Learn more about Byer and about the school here.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2025
Diana Byer, Founder and Director of New York Theatre Ballet School will step down from her position in June following the 2024-25 school year. Learn more about Byer and about the school here.
Waterbury's Palace Theater and The Waterbury Symphony Orchestra To Celebrate Broadway Scores
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 20, 2024
On Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 7:00 pm join the Palace Theater and the Waterbury Symphony Orchestra for an exciting night of beautiful music and fond memories, celebrating 20 years of Broadway musicals at the Palace Theater!
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 20, 2024
On Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 7:00 pm join the Palace Theater and the Waterbury Symphony Orchestra for an exciting night of beautiful music and fond memories, celebrating 20 years of Broadway musicals at the Palace Theater!
HADESTOWN Star André De Shields To Host ORPHEUS SINGS At Orchestra Lumos
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 26, 2024
After acting as narrator for the Orpheus myth in Hadestown on Broadway, Tony-winner André De Shields will host Orchestra Lumos' 'Orpheus Sings'.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 26, 2024
After acting as narrator for the Orpheus myth in Hadestown on Broadway, Tony-winner André De Shields will host Orchestra Lumos' 'Orpheus Sings'.
Pianist Han Chen & Flutist Roberta Michel To Peform At Greenhouse Music School This April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2024
Experience the dynamic Duo Rapide, featuring pianist Han Chen and flutist Roberta Michel, as they perform a diverse program of contemporary works at the Greenwich House Music School on April 12, 2024.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2024
Experience the dynamic Duo Rapide, featuring pianist Han Chen and flutist Roberta Michel, as they perform a diverse program of contemporary works at the Greenwich House Music School on April 12, 2024.
The San Francisco Conservatory of Music And SF Symphony's Emerging Black Composers Project To Partner With Gautier Capuçon For New Commission
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 8, 2023
The San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM), in partnership with the San Francisco Symphony and cellist Gautier Capuçon, announced today that Quenton Xavier Blache, 22, will receive a commissioning prize under the umbrella of the Emerging Black Composers Project (EBCP).
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 8, 2023
The San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM), in partnership with the San Francisco Symphony and cellist Gautier Capuçon, announced today that Quenton Xavier Blache, 22, will receive a commissioning prize under the umbrella of the Emerging Black Composers Project (EBCP).
Composer/Violist Jessica Meyer Unveils 23/24 Season Featuring Lorelei Portrait Album, World Premieres And More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2023
Discover the exciting 23/24 season of composer and violist Jessica Meyer, featuring world premieres and New York premieres. Don't miss the highly-anticipated performances of In the Path of Totality and with a gift for burning.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2023
Discover the exciting 23/24 season of composer and violist Jessica Meyer, featuring world premieres and New York premieres. Don't miss the highly-anticipated performances of In the Path of Totality and with a gift for burning.
NYFOS Next Festival to Return with New Song Performances at Rubin Museum of Art
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2023
New York Festival of Song, led by Artistic Director Steven Blier, will present its annual NYFOS Next Festival with two performances on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. at the Rubin Museum of Art.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2023
New York Festival of Song, led by Artistic Director Steven Blier, will present its annual NYFOS Next Festival with two performances on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. at the Rubin Museum of Art.
Composer Jessica Meyer Doubles As Soloist In Premiere Of Viola Concerto, GAEA, With The Orchestra Of The League Of Composers, May 25
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2023
Award-winning composer and violist Jessica Meyer will be the featured soloist in the world premiere of her own new work GAEA: Concerto for Amplified Viola and Chamber Orchestra. She'll perform alongside the Orchestra of the League of Composers - which commissioned the work - on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at 8:00pm at Columbia University's Miller Theatre in New York. Louis Karchin, Music Director of the Orchestra of the League of Composers, will conduct.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2023
Award-winning composer and violist Jessica Meyer will be the featured soloist in the world premiere of her own new work GAEA: Concerto for Amplified Viola and Chamber Orchestra. She'll perform alongside the Orchestra of the League of Composers - which commissioned the work - on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at 8:00pm at Columbia University's Miller Theatre in New York. Louis Karchin, Music Director of the Orchestra of the League of Composers, will conduct.
Portland Youth Philharmonic To Premiere Jessica Meyer's 'Because I Will Not Despair' With In Mulieribus
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2023
The Portland Youth Philharmonic's chamber orchestra Camerata PYP and professional female vocal octet In Mulieribus will perform the world premiere of Jessica Meyer's Because I Will Not Despair, featuring the poetry of Portland poet Alicia Jo Rabins.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2023
The Portland Youth Philharmonic's chamber orchestra Camerata PYP and professional female vocal octet In Mulieribus will perform the world premiere of Jessica Meyer's Because I Will Not Despair, featuring the poetry of Portland poet Alicia Jo Rabins.
Composer And Violist Jessica Meyer to Tour the US This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 1, 2023
Jessica Meyer is an award-winning composer and violist. She will be touring the US in Spring 2023.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 1, 2023
Jessica Meyer is an award-winning composer and violist. She will be touring the US in Spring 2023.
Museum of Broadway to Offer Educational Workshops and Resources for School Groups
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2023
The Museum of Broadway will begin offering onsite educational workshops and resources for school group visitors.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2023
The Museum of Broadway will begin offering onsite educational workshops and resources for school group visitors.
Award-Winning Guitarist Bokyung Byun Performs at UNLV
by Stephi Wild - Feb 16, 2023
The UNLV Performing Arts Center welcomes 2021 winner of the Guitar Foundation of America’s International Concert Artist Competition, Korean guitarist Bokyung Byun to the Black Box Theatre at the Alta Ham Fine Arts building on Friday, March 23, at 7:30 p.m.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 16, 2023
The UNLV Performing Arts Center welcomes 2021 winner of the Guitar Foundation of America’s International Concert Artist Competition, Korean guitarist Bokyung Byun to the Black Box Theatre at the Alta Ham Fine Arts building on Friday, March 23, at 7:30 p.m.
New York Festival Of Song Presents A GOYISHE CHRISTMAS TO YOU! At Kaufman Music Center On December 14
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2022
New York Festival of Song (NYFOS), led by Artistic Director Steven Blier, presents its annual holiday show, A Goyishe Christmas to You! on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 7:00pm at Merkin Hall's Upper Lobby at the Kaufman Music Center.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2022
New York Festival of Song (NYFOS), led by Artistic Director Steven Blier, presents its annual holiday show, A Goyishe Christmas to You! on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 7:00pm at Merkin Hall's Upper Lobby at the Kaufman Music Center.
Composer And Violist Jessica Meyer Announces Fall 2022 Season, Featuring World & Regional Premieres
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 20, 2022
Jessica Meyer is a GRAMMY-nominated violist and composer whose passionate musicianship radiates accessibility and emotional clarity. Her fall season is filled with world and regional premieres, including a northeast U.S. tour of her Press On (2022) by 'The President's Own' United States Marine Band, and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 20, 2022
Jessica Meyer is a GRAMMY-nominated violist and composer whose passionate musicianship radiates accessibility and emotional clarity. Her fall season is filled with world and regional premieres, including a northeast U.S. tour of her Press On (2022) by 'The President's Own' United States Marine Band, and more.
Pioneer Theatre Company Appoints Eric Jackson as New Associate Artistic and Outreach Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 16, 2022
Pioneer Theatre Company, Utah’s premiere professional theatre, has appointed Eric Jackson as the company’s Associate Artistic and Outreach Director. Jackson will create a new role focused on fostering artistic connections at PTC and with the community-at-large.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 16, 2022
Pioneer Theatre Company, Utah’s premiere professional theatre, has appointed Eric Jackson as the company’s Associate Artistic and Outreach Director. Jackson will create a new role focused on fostering artistic connections at PTC and with the community-at-large.
Gracie Lee Brown and Thomas Hodges Bring Ten Years of Performing Together to Don't Tell Mama NYC With SAY GOODNIGHT, GRACIE
by Stephi Wild - Aug 29, 2022
A light-hearted, gut-punching, mournful dissection of singlehood, love, romance, loss, and maybe most importantly: an indomitable desire for Gavin Creel. But, every Say Goodnight, Gracie is different. There's a wonderful rotation of musicians including bassists, vocalists, saxophonists, and my personal favorite: a very nervous dad, playing the Ukulele.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 29, 2022
A light-hearted, gut-punching, mournful dissection of singlehood, love, romance, loss, and maybe most importantly: an indomitable desire for Gavin Creel. But, every Say Goodnight, Gracie is different. There's a wonderful rotation of musicians including bassists, vocalists, saxophonists, and my personal favorite: a very nervous dad, playing the Ukulele.
Albany Symphony to Livestream David Alan Miller's 30th Season Finale
by Marissa Tomeo - May 28, 2022
Music Director David Alan Miller and the musicians of your Albany Symphony celebrate the end of David’s 30th year as the Capital Region’s maestro with a special season finale featuring innovative new music from two of America’s premier living composers: Pulitzer Prize-winner John Corigliano and Hollywood’s most lauded film music creator, John Williams.
by Marissa Tomeo - May 28, 2022
Music Director David Alan Miller and the musicians of your Albany Symphony celebrate the end of David’s 30th year as the Capital Region’s maestro with a special season finale featuring innovative new music from two of America’s premier living composers: Pulitzer Prize-winner John Corigliano and Hollywood’s most lauded film music creator, John Williams.
The Little Orchestra Society Back Live on Stage for its 75th Anniversary Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2022
“Take the A Train” or the Lexington Ave line, but get on board for The Little Orchestra Society’s (L.O.S.) third live concert of 2022 featuring “Ellington and Gershwin: Rhapsodies in Jazz!” on May 14 & 15 at the 92nd Street Y, Kaufmann Concert Hall, 1395 Lexington Ave, NYC.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2022
“Take the A Train” or the Lexington Ave line, but get on board for The Little Orchestra Society’s (L.O.S.) third live concert of 2022 featuring “Ellington and Gershwin: Rhapsodies in Jazz!” on May 14 & 15 at the 92nd Street Y, Kaufmann Concert Hall, 1395 Lexington Ave, NYC.
L.O.S. KIDS' Professor Treblemaker Composes an Opera Mash-up On Stage At The Kaye Playhouse, April 2-3
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 16, 2022
The Little Orchestra Society, an experiential presentation of music for children and families, will offer its second program of the season on April 2nd and 3rd at the Kaye Playhouse with a unique concert focused on the making of an opera, think of it like Opera 101!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 16, 2022
The Little Orchestra Society, an experiential presentation of music for children and families, will offer its second program of the season on April 2nd and 3rd at the Kaye Playhouse with a unique concert focused on the making of an opera, think of it like Opera 101!
New York Festival Of Song and Kaufman Music Center Present THE WIDER VIEW: SONGS BY BLACK COMPOSERS
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2022
The concert features mezzo-soprano Lucia Bradford, soprano Kearstin Piper Brown, and baritone Jorell Williams, together with pianists Nathaniel LaNasa and Steven Blier, in works by Black composers that include H. Leslie Adams, Margaret Bonds, Harry Burleigh, Adolphus C. Hailstork, Robert Owens, Hale Smith, and William Grant Still..
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2022
The concert features mezzo-soprano Lucia Bradford, soprano Kearstin Piper Brown, and baritone Jorell Williams, together with pianists Nathaniel LaNasa and Steven Blier, in works by Black composers that include H. Leslie Adams, Margaret Bonds, Harry Burleigh, Adolphus C. Hailstork, Robert Owens, Hale Smith, and William Grant Still..
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