Edgar Meyer News

Wolf Trap Unveils 54 New Shows for Summer 2010

by Gabrielle Sierra — February 8, 2010

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts announces 54 new shows for summer 2010, representing the second of four performance installments featuring artists spanning a multitude of genres from rock, pop, opera, symphony, R&B, reggae, blues, and folk.

B.B. King Blues Club Announces Upcoming Events And Shows

by Gabrielle Sierra — February 2, 2010

CAPA Presents The PUNCH BROTHERS 2/13

by Gabrielle Sierra — January 11, 2010

Formed in 2006, Punch Brothers featuring Chris Thile are already playing to sold-out crowds around the world.

IU Jacobs School of Music Nabs Grammy Noms

by Gabrielle Sierra — December 17, 2009

The Indiana University Jacobs School of Music is once again a prominent player on the nominee list for the annual Grammy Awards, to be presented live on Jan.

A Bountiful Harvest of Live Performances on the California Central Coast!

by Curt Miner — October 19, 2009

Having recently returned from 2 weeks in the Midwest - I am reminded that in many parts of the country, this is harvest time when farmers are concerned about getting the crops out of the fields in between fall rains and before the first snows arrive.

A Little Rain Can't Dampen the Spirits in the Theatres on the California Central Coast!

by Curt Miner — October 15, 2009

Upon returning from MN & IA where I performed a couple of weddings, preached at a friend's ordination, and caught a matinee of the National Tour of 'Wicked,' the Central Coast was hammered by a storm that dropped several inches of rain, leaving thousands of households without power (erego the late p

Bela Fleck, Zakir Hussain, and Edgar Meyer Take The Stage At McCarter Theater 10/1

by Gabrielle Sierra — September 29, 2009

How's this for a summit meeting? Three genre-bending virtuosos on their respective instruments who move with ease among the worlds of classical, bluegrass, and world music join forces for the first time in trio concerts of original music.

Bela Fleck, Zakir Hussain, and Edgar Meyer Take The Stage At McCarter Theater 10/1

by Gabrielle Sierra — September 25, 2009

How's this for a summit meeting? Three genre-bending virtuosos on their respective instruments who move with ease among the worlds of classical, bluegrass, and world music join forces for the first time in trio concerts of original music.

Texas Performing Arts Center Renamed Texas Performing Arts at The University of Texas at Austin

by Gabrielle Sierra — September 11, 2009

Under the new leadership of Director and Associate Dean Kathy Panoff, the University of Texas at Austin Performing Arts Center has a new name: Texas Performing Arts at The University of Texas at Austin.

Chenoweth, Gunn, Groban, Hamlisch & Sting Join Joshua Bell On His New Album

by Charlie Piane — August 19, 2009

Tony Award winner Kristin Chenoweth and several noted performers will duet with Grammy Award-winning violinist Joshua Bell on his new CD, 'At Home with Friends.

Annette Bening In 'Medea' launches UCLA Live's 2009-10; Includes U.S. And World Premieres

by Charlie Piane — June 4, 2009

A world premiere production of 'Medea' starring Annette Bening will kick off UCLA Live's 2009-10 season, announced artistic and executive director David Sefton Wednesday evening at Royce Hall.

Mitchell, New York City Opera Set For 2009 River To River Festival In NYC

by Gabrielle Sierra — April 15, 2009

Making music to the ears of budget-conscious audiences, the River To River® Festival today unveiled a stellar line-up of completely free music, dance, and cultural events that firmly establishes Lower Manhattan as the city's summer arts capital.

THE PUNCH BROTHERS Play At The Phillips Center 3/25

by Gabrielle Sierra — March 5, 2009

Composer, singer and mandolin player Chris Thile and The Punch Brothers bring their unique sound - a creative fusion of bluegrass, jazz and classical music - to the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on Wednesday, March 25 at 7:30 p.