The centerpiece of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Lincoln Center engagement is The Ailey Spirit Gala on Thursday, June 15th. This one-night-only benefit performance and party honors Ailey Board Vice Chairman Stephen Meringoff for his longtime support of Ailey, and his instrumental role in strengthening and sustaining AileyCamp. Critically-acclaimed actor Andre Holland, who most recently appeared in the eight-time Oscar-nominated film Moonlight, has just been announced as Honorary Chair. Holland will be seen in the upcoming Ava DuVernay film A Wrinkle in Time and Hulu's Castle Rock, produced by J.J. Abrams.
Artistic Director Robert Battle announces a variety of exciting happenings in connection with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Lincoln Center season at the David H. Koch Theater June 14 - 18.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater announces Moonlight x Ailey, a new dance film short choreographed by Artistic Director Robert Battle in a unique collaboration with Academy Award-winning composer Nicholas Britell. Inspired by the critically-acclaimed drama Moonlight, Best Picture winner at the 74th Annual Golden Globe® Awards and nominated for eight Oscars® at next week's Academy Awards®, the blue-lit movements are danced by Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Jamar Roberts, and The Ailey School students Christopher Taylor and Jeremy T. Villas. Robert Battle, the film's director Barry Jenkins, and playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney are from Miami's Liberty City neighborhood - the setting for Moonlight.
The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra announces Steve Gerber as the winner of the 2014-2015 Pursuit of the Podium: The Search for Ann Arbor's Next Celebrity Conductor. The fundraiser spanned the entirety of the A2SO's 2014-2015 season, and raised almost $20,000 for our education and outreach programs.
Six of our nine contestants have continued on to the second round. Will your favorite contestant be one of the three who reaches the final round?
Vote early and often here online to ensure that your favorite will continue. Each tax-deductible vote is $5. Deadline for this round is Friday, March 20 at noon.
The winner will have the opportunity to conduct the A2SO at the October 2015 concert.
Since 2011, Pursuit of the Podium has raised over $40,000 for our education and outreach programs.
Each tax-deductible vote is $5. The first round of voting ends Friday, January 30 at noon. At that time we will narrow down our group of contestants to six.
Vote early and often, either at the concerts or online so that your favorite contestants can continue to the next round in February and the final round beginning March 21. The winner will be announced at the April concert.
Below are some fun facts about 5 of our contestants, along with a link to their videos. Next week we'll send you info about the remaining four contestants.
Join the greater Ann Arbor community in revealing Ann Arbor's next celebrity conductor! The winner will have the opportunity to conduct the A2SO at the October 2015 concert.
Met Museum Presents has announced its November 2014 lineup, featuring artist Cory Arcangel; Salzburg Marionette Theatre with pianist Orion Weiss; and Kaushiki Chakrabarty in a rare New York performance. Details below!
The Italian Academy hosts the inaugural concert of *The Stefan Wolpe Fund featuring world premieres and works by Charles Wuorinen, Jonathan Dawe, Matthew Greenbaum and William Anderson tonight, October 30th at 8pm. Also on the program, a New York premiere for string sextet by Charles Wuorinen. Featured artists: JACK Quartet, pianist Steven Beck, Vox n Plux, violist Miranda Cuckson and cellist Jay Campbell. This concert was produced by Zaidee Parkinson and Alanna Maharajh Stone with generous support from *The Roger Shapiro Fund for New Music.
Met Museum Presents has announced its November 2014 lineup, featuring artist Cory Arcangel; Salzburg Marionette Theatre with pianist Orion Weiss; and Kaushiki Chakrabarty in a rare New York performance. Details below!
MILWAUKEE, WIS. 09/25/2014 – The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and Associate Conductor Francesco Lecce-Chong present Tchaikovsky's Fifth this weekend, October 17-18, 2014 at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. The performances feature Bacewicz's Overture for Orchestra, Lutoslawski's Piano Concerto with Christopher Taylor, and Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 5.
The Italian Academy hosts the inaugural concert of *The Stefan Wolpe Fund featuring world premieres and works by Charles Wuorinen, Jonathan Dawe, Matthew Greenbaum and William Anderson on Thursday, October 30th at 8pm. Also on the program, a New York premiere for string sextet by Charles Wuorinen. Featured artists: JACK Quartet, pianist Steven Beck, Vox n Plux, violist Miranda Cuckson and cellist Jay Campbell. This concert was produced by Zaidee Parkinson and Alanna Maharajh Stone with generous support from *The Roger Shapiro Fund for New Music.
MILWAUKEE, WIS. 09/25/2014 – The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and Associate Conductor Francesco Lecce-Chong present Tchaikovsky's Fifth on October 17-18, 2014 at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. The performances feature Bacewicz's Overture for Orchestra, Lutoslawski's Piano Concerto with Christopher Taylor, and Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 5.
Young dancers from across the region will join professionals in Matthew Bourne's Lord Of The Flies, at The Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury, today, September 24-27.
Young dancers from across the region will join professionals in Matthew Bourne's Lord Of The Flies, at The Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury, September 24-27.
