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Date of Death: July 11, 1937 (38)

Birth Place: Brooklyn, NY

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Darius De Haas to Celebrate Stevie Wonder at Lyrics and Lyricist At 92NY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 9, 2023


Join Darius de Haas as he pays tribute to the iconic Stevie Wonder in a special concert at 92NY. Don't miss this unforgettable evening of music and celebration. Find out more details and book your tickets now.

TheatreWorks Closes in on $3 Million Goal For Critical Fundraising Campaign
by Stephi Wild - Nov 9, 2023


TheatreWorks Silicon Valley reports it has now received 90% of the $3 million needed by the end of November 2023 in order to complete its current season.

Catalyst Quartet, The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Quartet in Residence, Performs on Instruments from the Museum's Collection, December 9
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 8, 2023


On Saturday, December 9, Catalyst Quartet, MetLiveArts’ 2023–24 Quartet in Residence, will perform a special program featuring instruments built in the 1890s by August Gemünder & Sons.

Catalyst Quartet, The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Quartet in Residence, to Perform on Instruments from the Museum's Collection
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 8, 2023


On Saturday, December 9, Catalyst Quartet, MetLiveArts’ 2023–24 Quartet in Residence, will perform a special program featuring instruments built in the 1890s by August Gemünder & Sons.

Sun King Rising Has 'One More Story To Tell' On Latest Single Release
by Michael Major - Nov 7, 2023


Sun King Rising releases new single 'One More Story to Tell' from the album 'Signs & Wonders.' The captivating track blends southern rock, country, and soul, with vivid storytelling lyrics. Featuring an all-star cast of musicians, the song is available on major streaming platforms.

HERSHEY FELDER AS GEORGE GERSHWIN ALONE is Coming to TheatreWorks in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 2, 2023


Hershey Felder brings the tour de force musical masterpiece 'Hershey Felder as George Gershwin Alone' to TheatreWorks in Feb. 2024.

The Springfield Chamber Players Perform With Harmonia V Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 1, 2023


The Springfield Chamber Players (formerly MOSSO), presents a holiday musicale with the woodwind quintet Harmonia V, on Sunday, December 3, at 3PM at First Church of Christ, 763 Longmeadow Street (Route 5), Longmeadow, MA. This is the first of three concerts planned for Longmeadow in 2023-24. 

Review: JOSHUA HENRY - AN EVENING OF BROADWAY AND SOUL at Venetian Room
by Steve Murray - Oct 30, 2023


What did our critic think of JOSHUA HENRY - AN EVENING OF BROADWAY AND SOUL at Venetian Room? Bay Area Cabaret opened its 2023/24 season with Tony-nominated (Carousel, The Scottsboro Boys, Violet) and Grammy Award-winning artist Joshua Henry who presented his take on retro-soul and R&B to an enthusiastic audience.

Orfeh to Join MusicTalks' THE BROADWAY CLASSICS: FROM RHAPSODY IN BLUE TO BROADWAY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2023


MusicTalks will present The Broadway Classics: From Rhapsody in Blue to Broadway on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at 7:30PM at The Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan.

Frank Sinatra's 'Platinum' Out Today Celebrating 70th Anniversary of Sinatra's Capitol Recordings
by Michael Major - Oct 27, 2023


The  44-track set features a cross-section of his most beloved songs and sought-after rarities. From the swinging “I’ve Got You Under My Skin” and ebullient “Come Fly With Me” to the breathtaking “Moonlight in Vermont” and torch song “Only The Lonely,” the set also includes previously unreleased tracks culled from the Capitol vaults.

New York Festival Of Song Presents GRACIAS A LA VIDA
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 26, 2023


​​​​​​​New York Festival of Song (NYFOS), led by Artistic Director Steven Blier, continues its Mainstage season with Gracias a la vida, a musical tour of South America, with songs from Brazil, Bolivia, Argentina, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, and Chile, on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. at Merkin Hall.

Colburn School's Ziering-Conlon Initiative for Recovered Voices to Highlight Works by Composers Whose Legacies Were Destroyed by the Nazi Regime
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 25, 2023


Learn about the Colburn School's Ziering-Conlon Initiative for Recovered Voices, featuring performances of works by composers whose legacies were tragically impacted by the Nazi regime. Explore the compelling stories behind the music and the artists who persevered against all odds.

'NOW'S THE TIME: THE GENIUS OF CHARLIE PARKER #3' to Be Reissued On Vinyl
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 22, 2023


'Now's The Time: The Genius of Charlie Parker #3' will be released on vinyl, as part of Verve/UMe's Verve By Request series with Third Man Records. Get all the details here!

Doyle's Annual Stage & Screen Auction to Be Held This December
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 22, 2023


Doyle's Annual Stage & Screen Auction will be held on Friday, December 15. Get all the details here!

Violin Piano Duo OPUS TWO To Perform Bernstein And Sondheim, University Of South Carolina, October 23
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2023


Opus Two, the acclaimed violin-piano duo, will perform a program featuring works by Bernstein and Sondheim at the University of South Carolina. The event is free and tickets are not required. Critics have praised Opus Two for their stunning sound and commitment to expanding the violin-piano duo repertoire.

Library of Congress Announces 2023 Music Commissions from Koussevitzky Foundation
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2023


The Serge Koussevitzky Music Foundation in the Library of Congress has awarded commissions for new musical works to six composers. The commissions are granted jointly by the foundation and the performing organizations that will present the world premiere of each work.

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG: A [Backwards] History of Old Friends
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 4, 2023


Go inside the complete history of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's Merrily We Roll Along, playing at Broadway's Hudson Theatre now!

HK Phil's Annual Outdoor Extravaganza Swire Symphony Under The Stars Returns This November
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2023


Swire Symphony Under The Stars, the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra's (HK Phil) much-anticipated free annual outdoor mega-concert will take place on 18 November 2023 (Sat) at the Central Harbourfront!

DAY OF THE DEAD LIVE! Día De Los Muertos Themed Show Comes To Brooklyn Art Haus This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 13, 2023


Day of the Dead LIVE! Día de los Muertos Themed Show for Children and Adults at Brooklyn Art Haus from October 18 - November 1, 2023. Experience a musical journey celebrating the holiday of family remembrance with larger-than-life characters, puppets, and live music.

Susanne Mack Brings SEA LEGS to Pangea Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 13, 2023


Celebrated cabaret chanteuse Susanne Mack navigates a variety of calm and stormy nautical-themed tunes in the debut of her new cabaret show, 'Sea Legs.'

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