Pianist Shai Wosner will perform songs based on a theme of war by composers Ullmann, Mahler and Debussy in the Kaufmann Concert Hall at the 92nd Street Y on Monday, January 23, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. Part of the 92nd Street Y's multi-disciplinary series Will to Create, Will to Live: The Music of Terezin, the recital program includes a rare performance of Viktor Ullmann's setting of Die Weise Von Liebe und Tod Des Cornets Christoph Rilke for speaker and piano with baritone Wolfgang Holzmair, which the composer wrote from within the Nazi holding camp Terezin before being deported to Auschwitz. Mr. Wosner will also perform songs from Mahler's Des Knaben Wunderhorn sung by Mr. Holzmair interspersed with four Debussy piano pieces, 'Piece pour l'oeuvre du 'Vetement du blesse,' 'Berceuse heroique,' 'Elegie,' and 'General Lavine'-eccentric from Preludes, Book II.
Once again, Rene Pape is earning universal acclaim for his Mephistopheles in Faust, this time in the Metropolitan Opera's new production of Gounod's opera that runs to January 19.
Once again, Rene Pape is earning universal acclaim for his Mephistopheles in Faust, this time in the Metropolitan Opera's new production of Gounod's opera that runs to January 19.
Following her star turn in the season-opening production of Anna Bolena at the Metropolitan Opera, Anna Netrebko - the "diva assoluta del mondo" (Opera News) - returns to Europe to reprise one of her most celebrated roles: Donna Anna in Don Giovanni.
For six extraordinary days, internationally acclaimed composer John Corigliano will join fellow international classical music superstars, cellist Matt Haimovitz, violist Kim Kashkashian, violinists Anastasia Khitruk and Lara St, John in the inaugural SoBe Arts American Masterworks String Festival to be presented, Monday, December 5 through Saturday, December 10 at the SoBe Institute of the Arts, it was announced by Executive Artistic Director Dr. Carson Kievman.
This December, more of the world's top opera performances will be presented on medici.tv than ever before, enhancing the site's must-see schedule of live events and vintage programming.
Following her star turn in the season-opening production of Anna Bolena at the Metropolitan Opera, Anna Netrebko - the "diva assoluta del mondo" (Opera News) - returns to Europe to reprise one of her most celebrated roles: Donna Anna in Don Giovanni.
Few singers bring Méphistophélès to life like bass René Pape, who reprises his portrayal of the charming devil at the Metropolitan Opera in a November 29-January 19 run of Gounod's Faust, staged by Des McAnuff.
For six extraordinary days, internationally acclaimed composer John Corigliano will join fellow international classical music superstars, cellist Matt Haimovitz, violist Kim Kashkashian, violinists Anastasia Khitruk and Lara St, John in the inaugural SoBe Arts American Masterworks String Festival to be presented, Monday, December 5 through Saturday, December 10 at the SoBe Institute of the Arts, it was announced by Executive Artistic Director Dr. Carson Kievman.
London 2012 today launched the programme for the London 2012 Festival, a spectacular 12-week nationwide celebration bringing together leading artists from across the world with the very best from the UK, opening on Midsummer's Day 21 June and running until 9 September 2012.
For the Columbus Symphony's inaugural concert in the Southern Theatre, CSO Music Director Jean-Marie has selected three 20th-century masterpieces showcasing orchestral strings.
Miller Theatre's signature series shines the spotlight on a single contemporary composer in every concert, introducing audiences to the most important musical voices of our time. This season features a fascinatingly diverse group of composers in a series that will present 3 new commissions, 8 world premieres, 4 U.S. premieres, and 2 New York premieres. Each composer will participate in an onstage discussion at his or her Portrait.
The Austrian Cultural Forum NYC will Present FROM AUSTRIA WITH LOVE, sung by Mathias Hausmann and accompanied by pianist Crauig Rutenberg tonight at 7:30 PM. Admission is free but tickets must be reserved by calling 212-319-5300 ext. 222.
Cellist Alisa Weilerstein was today named a 2011 MacArthur Foundation Fellow. The prestigious award carries a prize of $500,000 of 'no strings attached' support over the next five years and has been dubbed the 'Genius Award'.
For the Columbus Symphony's inaugural concert in the Southern Theatre, CSO Music Director Jean-Marie has selected three 20th-century masterpieces showcasing orchestral strings.
Peerless bass René Pape - honored last season as a 'Mastersinger' by the Metropolitan Opera for such triumphs as his universally acclaimed Boris Godunov - launches his 2011-12 season on September 18, when he stars as Méphistophélès in the all-star David McVicar production of Gounod's Faust at London's Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.
Peerless bass René Pape - honored last season as a 'Mastersinger' by the Metropolitan Opera for such triumphs as his universally acclaimed Boris Godunov - launches his 2011-12 season on September 18, when he stars as Méphistophélès in the all-star David McVicar production of Gounod's Faust at London's Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.
Miller Theatre's signature series shines the spotlight on a single contemporary composer in every concert, introducing audiences to the most important musical voices of our time. This season features a fascinatingly diverse group of composers in a series that will present 3 new commissions, 8 world premieres, 4 U.S. premieres, and 2 New York premieres. Each composer will participate in an onstage discussion at his or her Portrait.
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