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American soprano Kathleen Battle's luminous voice has been called '…without qualification, one of the very few most beautiful in the world' (The Washington Post ). Yet beyond the glory of her singing, in a career filled with countless accolades, honors and major milestones, what has perhaps distinguished her most is her almost magical ability to create an unwavering bond with her audience. Returning to Seattle for the first time in two decades, the legendary opera star takes the stage at the University of Washington's Meany Hall on April 14, 2018, to explore traditional spirituals and the writings of Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass. She is joined by acclaimed jazz pianist Joel Martin and local choirs The Sound of the Northwest and UW Chamber Singers.

Academy Award-nominee, Angela Bassett will join Kathleen Battle as a guest narrator in Battle's program Underground Railroad: A Spiritual Journey accompanied by pianist Joel Martin and the LA-based choir, The Albert McNeil Jubilee Singers at the Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts (The Soraya) on Thursday, March 29 at 8:00pm.

American soprano Kathleen Battle's luminous voice has been called by The Washington Post "...without qualification, one of the very few most beautiful in the world."  Yet beyond the glory of her singing, in a career filled with countless accolades, honors and major milestones, what has perhaps distinguished her most is her almost magical ability to create an unwavering emotional bond between herself, her music and her audience.  On Thursday, March 29 at 8pm, that special bond will be on full display when Ms. Battle makes her debut at The Soraya with Kathleen Battle: Underground Railroad-A Spiritual Journey accompanied by pianist Joel Martin and the LA-based choir, The Albert McNeil Jubilee Singers.

Will Ackerman and Lynn Yew Evers will present 'The Gathering' today evening, October 28th, 2016 in the Weil Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall which will feature Grammy Award winning guitarist Will Ackerman and award winning pianist & composer Lynn Yew Evers.

Will Ackerman and Lynn Yew Evers will present 'The Gathering' on Friday evening, October 28th, 2016 in the Weil Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall which will feature Grammy Award winning guitarist Will Ackerman and award winning pianist & composer Lynn Yew Evers.

Australian-born and based in London, Mr Kanga will perform as guest soloist with the Arcko Symphonic Ensemble in From Sorrowing Earth: A symphonic celebration of Australian composer Nigel Butterley A.M. on Saturday 31 October at the Iwaki Auditorium.

Pianist and composer Heidi Breyer has released a breathtaking new album of unparalleled beauty titled “Letters From Far Away.”

Seven-time Grammy Award-winning saxophonist, composer and bandleader Paul Winter returns with one of NYC's most beloved, family friendly holiday events Paul Winter's Winter Solstice Celebration, December 18th – 20th in the world's largest cathedral, St. John the Divine located at 1047 Amsterdam Avenue at 112th Street. This year's event features the vibrant and exciting sounds of Puerto Rico with special guest vocalist Danny Rivera.

Joe's Pub presents the release show for Playground, the debut album from Swiss-born percussion wizard Mathias Künzli on Sunday, October 26th at 9:30pm.

The New Palm Court Orchestra will feature Artistic Director, pianist and composer Gemma Turvey and special guest Craig Beard (Vibraphone) tonight, 31 July at 6.00pm Melbourne Recital Centre, Salon.

The New Palm Court Orchestra will feature Artistic Director, pianist and composer Gemma Turvey and special guest Craig Beard (Vibraphone) on 31 July at 6.00pm Melbourne Recital Centre, Salon.

Rembrandt Chamber Players presents Jazzy and Mellow Cellos as Concert I of RCP's 23rd Season Jazzy and Mellow Cellos tonight, September 30, 2012 at Nichols Hall, Music Institute of Chicago, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, and October 1, 2012 at the Driehaus Museum, 40 East Erie Street, Chicago.

Rembrandt Chamber Players presents Jazzy and Mellow Cellos as Concert I of RCP's 23rd Season Jazzy and Mellow Cellos on September 30, 2012 at Nichols Hall, Music Institute of Chicago, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, and October 1, 2012 at the Driehaus Museum, 40 East Erie Street, Chicago.

In a blazing Labor Day finale to Rite of Summer's 2012 season, Todd Reynolds, 'New York's reigning Jazz and Classical Violinist' (The New Yorker), and fiddle-player of choice for avant-gardists everywhere, has assembled a stellar cast of characters to explore the vortex where bluegrass, electronica, minimalism and classical music swirl. Featuring music of glass harmonica virtuoso Jonny Rodgers, avant-bluegrass guitarist Jordan Tice (The Jordan Tice Trio), and the singular percussionist Mathias Kunzli, currently on tour with Regina Spektor. This will take place on Colonels' Row tonight, September 3rd.

In a blazing Labor Day finale to Rite of Summer's 2012 season, Todd Reynolds, 'New York's reigning Jazz and Classical Violinist' (The New Yorker), and fiddle-player of choice for avant-gardists everywhere, has assembled a stellar cast of characters to explore the vortex where bluegrass, electronica, minimalism and classical music swirl. Featuring music of glass harmonica virtuoso Jonny Rodgers, avant-bluegrass guitarist Jordan Tice (The Jordan Tice Trio), and the singular percussionist Mathias Kunzli, currently on tour with Regina Spektor. This will take place on Colonels' Row on Monday, September 3rd.

Critically acclaimed soprano Jessica Gould, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra members harpsichordist Bradley Brookshire and lutenist Daniel Swenberg are joined by The Rose of the Compass Ensemble (Nina Stern, recorders, Ara Dinkjian, oud & Glen Velez, percussion) for a unique performance of the music of West and East in the Venetian Empire.

Critically acclaimed soprano Jessica Gould, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra members harpsichordist Bradley Brookshire and lutenist Daniel Swenberg are joined by The Rose of the Compass Ensemble (Nina Stern, recorders, Ara Dinkjian, oud & Glen Velez, percussion) for a unique performance of the music of West and East in the Venetian Empire.

Renowned saxophonist, composer and bandleader Paul Winter, long known for his pioneering fusion of jazz, world music, and natural sounds of the Earth, returns to New York City in December for a truly special holiday season of performances featuring his debut at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on December 6, as well as his latest offering in the over 30-year tradition of Winter Solstice Celebrations at the Cathedral of St. John from December 15 through 17.

Renowned saxophonist, composer and bandleader Paul Winter, long known for his pioneering fusion of jazz, world music, and natural sounds of the Earth, returns to New York City in December for a truly special holiday season of performances featuring his debut at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on December 6, as well as his latest offering in the over 30-year tradition of Winter Solstice Celebrations at the Cathedral of St. John from December 15 through 17.

At this annual solstice ritual, the Paul Winter Consort celebrates the first sunrise of summer within the vast acoustics of the world's largest cathedral, New York's Cathedral of St. John the Divine. Beginning in complete darkness, musicians surrounding the audience play continuously for two hours as the cathedral's stained-glass windows gradually illuminate to usher in the longest day of the year.