George Frederic News

The Chi Phil Chamber Players join spectacular virtuoso Jory Vinikour on May 5 2018 in a harpsichord extravaganza with musical selections from traditional Bach to Chicagoan composer William Ferris to Indiana University Jacobs School of Music professor Juan Orrego Salas. Headlining the program is a rare performance and Chicago premiere of 20th century Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Ned Rorem's Concertino da Camera. This piece, which was written in 1946 in the early stages of Rorem's prolific career, was thought long-lost until it resurfaced and was heard publicly at the University of Minnesota for the first time in 1993. Vinikour, known for his "spectacular displays of virtuosity and subtle dramatic expression" (Bachtrack, 2011), brings Rorem's work to life as deftly as he performs works by well-known masters.

The Chi Phil Chamber Players join spectacular virtuoso Jory Vinikour on May 5 2018 in a harpsichord extravaganza with musical selections from traditional Bach to Chicagoan composer William Ferris to Indiana University Jacobs School of Music professor Juan Orrego Salas. Headlining the program is a rare performance and Chicago premiere of 20th century Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Ned Rorem's Concertino da Camera. This piece, which was written in 1946 in the early stages of Rorem's prolific career, was thought long-lost until it resurfaced and was heard publicly at the University of Minnesota for the first time in 1993. Vinikour, known for his "spectacular displays of virtuosity and subtle dramatic expression" (Bachtrack, 2011), brings Rorem's work to life as deftly as he performs works by well-known masters.

Ballet Arizona announced today it will perform their spring presentation of Today's Masters, a dynamic program of contemporary ballets from Artistic Director Ib Andersen as well as guest choreographers Alejandro Cerrudo, Resident Choreographer of Hubbard Street Dance, and Ballet Arizona company dancer Nayon Iovino, March 22 - 25, 2018, at Orpheum Theatre.

Music won and the NBA lost when Amit Peled chose the cello over basketball. Peled, who stands 6-foot-5, says that as a young man he had to decide between a future dribbling basketballs and a future bowing four strings. He chose the life of a musician, although today at 44 he continues to follow his favorite b-ball teams and shoot hoops with his children.

The Philadelphia Youth Orchestra's all-brass ensemble, Bravo Brass, returns to Burlington, New Jersey with a joyous holiday concert on Sunday, December 17 at 3 p.m. It will take place at Saint Mary's Episcopal Church located at 145 West Broad Street, Burlington, NJ., and will be led by Paul Bryan, the Director of Bravo Brass, and Associate Conductor Barry McCommon.

The London Handel Players, one of the world's premier Baroque ensembles, makes its metropolitan Detroit debut on the Chamber Music Society of Detroit's Signature Series Today, December 2 at 8:00 PM. The concert takes place at the Birmingham First United Methodist Church, located at 1589 W. Maple Road in Birmingham.

The London Handel Players, one of the world's premier Baroque ensembles, makes its metropolitan Detroit debut on the Chamber Music Society of Detroit's Signature Series Saturday, December 2 at 8:00 PM. The concert takes place at the Birmingham First United Methodist Church, located at 1589 W. Maple Road in Birmingham.

Soundstreams presents Ear Candy: Electric Messiah 3. Rapidly becoming a Toronto holiday tradition, Electric Messiah 3 runs December 4, 5 and 6 at The Drake Underground.

The Orpheum Theatre Group announced today that a Memphis-produced engagement of Too Hot to Handel: The Jazz Gospel Messiah will play April 21-22, 2018, at the historic Orpheum Theatre.

This summer, join the CFCArts' Summer Classical Choir as they showcase the incredible works of George Frederic Handel in an evening honoring one of the most famous oratorios in history. Delight in some of the best-known choral works from the Baroque era, including the "Hallelujah" chorus. The CFCArts presentation of Messiah, utilizing its eighty-voice classical choir and full symphony orchestra, is something you do not want to miss!

This summer, join the CFCArts' Summer Classical Choir as they showcase the incredible works of George Frederic Handel in an evening honoring one of the most famous oratorios in history. Delight in some of the best-known choral works from the Baroque era, including the "Hallelujah" chorus. The CFCArts presentation of Messiah, utilizing its eighty-voice classical choir and full symphony orchestra, is something you do not want to miss!

Strong women are in the spotlight as Opera Theater of Pittsburgh announces its 2016 SummerFest season of opera, musical theater, concerts and cabarets, June 22-July 24.

Mozart greatly admired Handel's Messiah, and when asked in 1788 to perform it he happily agreed - that is, of course, after he'd given it a thorough updating.

?The Bach Choir and Players, led by music director Donald Meineke, will perform the North American premiere of Johann Rosenmuller's Gloria and Michael Praetorius's Wie schon leuchtet der Morgenstern on Sunday, February 15th, 2015 - 5:00 p.m. at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, at Central Park West & 65th Street in Manhattan.

The play Joyful Noise opens in the Brinton Black Box Theater at the Covey Center today, Dec. 4. This play, by Utah playwright Tim Slover, provides the perfect companion to the traditional holiday favorite, Handel's 'Messiah.' It examines how composer George Frederick Handel struggles to write a new masterpiece since his last 'blasphemous' opera flopped, causing him to fall out of favor with King George II.

The play Joyful Noise opens in the Brinton Black Box Theater at the Covey Center on Thursday, Dec. 4. This play, by Utah playwright Tim Slover, provides the perfect companion to the traditional holiday favorite, Handel's "Messiah." It examines how composer George Frederick Handel struggles to write a new masterpiece since his last "blasphemous" opera flopped, causing him to fall out of favor with King George II.

The Bach Choir of Bethlehem, one of America's most beloved and revered musical institutions, has announced plans for 2014-2015 which will culminate in the 108th Bach Choir Festival in May 2015. Artistic Director and Conductor Greg Funfgeld, now in his 32rd year at the helm of the Bach Choir, will again lead the Choir, Festival Orchestra, and illustrious soloists in numerous engaging programs throughout the season.