Seven Rice University students have been selected to participate in the New York Philharmonic Global Academy Fellowship Program, part of the New York Philharmonic Global Academy partnership between Rice's Shepherd School of Music and the New York Philharmonic.
The New York Philharmonic will present Rachmaninoff: A Philharmonic Festival, tonight, November 10-28, 2015, featuring 24-year-old Russian pianist Daniil Trifonov performing three of the composer's piano concertos and the Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini over the course of three consecutive all-Rachmaninoff programs, each led by a different conductor: Cristian Macelaru (in his Philharmonic debut), Neeme Jarvi, and Ludovic Morlot.
Jaap van Zweden will return to the New York Philharmonic to conduct Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 23, with Artist-in-Association Inon Barnatan as soloist; Britten's Sinfonia da Requiem; and Beethoven's Symphony No. 5. The performances take place tonight, October 29, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, October 30 at 2:00 p.m.; and Saturday, October 31 at 8:00 p.m.
The Sydney Symphony Orchestra last night performed to standing ovations at Beijing's National Centre for the Performing Arts on the first stop of its week-long tour of China and Korea, held October 24-31.
'Everyone at CSUN is always delighted to welcome back our alums who have risen to the top of their professions,' said VPAC Executive Director, Thor Steingraber. 'Michelle has conquered the stages at La Scala, the Met, Salzburg and LA Opera, and we welcome this great diva and look forward to her conquering the VPAC stage.'
As part of its 2015-2016 season announcement, Carnegie Hall recently shared that singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash will curate a four-concert Perspectives series at the Hall beginning this month.
Pivot announced that the highly anticipated season three of Participant Media's award-winning scripted comedy 'Please Like Me,' premieres tonight, October 16 at 10 p.m. ET.
The New York Philharmonic will present Rachmaninoff: A Philharmonic Festival, November 10-28, 2015, featuring 24-year-old Russian pianist Daniil Trifonov performing three of the composer's piano concertos and the Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini over the course of three consecutive all-Rachmaninoff programs, each led by a different conductor: Cristian Macelaru (in his Philharmonic debut), Neeme Jarvi, and Ludovic Morlot.
Eric Owens will begin his tenure as The Mary and James G. Wallach Artist-in-Residence by curating, hosting, and performing in In Their Footsteps: Great African American Singers and Their Legacy, conducted by Thomas Wilkins in his Philharmonic debut.
Participant Media announced that Hulu has acquired the exclusive streaming rights for seasons one and two of its critically acclaimed series PLEASE LIKE ME, which airs on its television network, Pivot. The first two seasons will be available to stream on Hulu todya, October 11, giving subscribers the chance to catch up on the hilariously dark world of Josh Thomas in advance of Pivot's October 16 season three launch of the award-winning comedy.
Participant Media announced today that Hulu has acquired the exclusive streaming rights for seasons one and two of its critically acclaimed series PLEASE LIKE ME, which airs on its television network, Pivot.
Celebrating 25 years since his Carnegie Hall debut, pianist Evgeny Kissin shares his extraordinary musicality with New York audiences over a series of six concerts as a 2015-2016 Perspectives artist.
The Sydney Symphony Orchestra is delighted to announce that long-term supporter, Vicki Olsson, has purchased a 1757 Guadagnini violin which is on long-term loan to the SSO and will be played by Concertmaster Andrew Haveron.
Blackbird Theatre dashes into its 10th anniversary with a wickedly witty, joyfully irreverent production of Richard Brinsley Sheridan's THE RIVALS from Dec. 28, 2015 to Jan. 23, 2016 at The Cultch. Directed by Jessie-Award winning Johnna Wright, the comic masterpiece of love, pride, and other foibles will shift its timeless tale of mistaken identity and overwrought romance from an 18th century setting to 'Downton Abbey'-era Edwardian England.
Jaap van Zweden will return to the New York Philharmonic to conduct Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 23, with Artist-in-Association Inon Barnatan as soloist; Britten's Sinfonia da Requiem; and Beethoven's Symphony No. 5. The performances take place Thursday, October 29, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, October 30 at 2:00 p.m.; and Saturday, October 31 at 8:00 p.m.
UP IN THE AIR, a tribute to dance legend Louis Johnson, will take place Monday, October 5, 2015 at 7:00 pm in the Peter Norton Theater at Symphony Space located at 2537 Broadway in New York City. The event has two purposes: to honor the life and work of Johnson and to raise funds to complete a feature length documentary about the renowned dancer entitled UP IN THE AIR.
Eric Owens will begin his tenure as The Mary and James G. Wallach Artist-in-Residence by curating, hosting, and performing in In Their Footsteps: Great African American Singers and Their Legacy, conducted by Thomas Wilkins in his Philharmonic debut.
17 August 2015: Audiences across the world can watch the Sydney Symphony Orchestra in Wagner's Tristan und Isolde with Chief Conductor and Artistic Director David Robertson on the SSO YouTube channel in a three-part HD series with behind-the-scenes features and interviews, launched today.
The Sydney Symphony Orchestra is today proud to announce celebrated Australian conductor, composer and violist Brett Dean as Artist in Residence for three years from 2016, in a position supported by Geoff Ainsworth AM and Johanna Featherstone.
The Sydney Symphony Orchestra and Chief Conductor and Artistic Director David Robertson are today proud to announce the 2016 season, offering something for every concert-goer -- from the seasoned music-lover to those just beginning their orchestral journey.