Harrison Birtwistle News

In January of 2009, the new music world lost one of its greatest champions. The late philanthropist, photographer and writer Betty Freeman was without question the most significant American advocate for contemporary classical music in the second half of the 20th century. In her will, Ms. Freeman requested that no funeral be held, but instead a party be thrown in her memory. REDCAT is delighted to honor Ms. Freeman's request with Party for Betty!, a celebration of the life, work and legacy of Betty Freeman held at the Roy and Edna Disney/CalArts Theater on Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at 8:30 pm.

Face the Music, an ensemble of astonishingly talented teenagers, performs works by today's most compelling and creative new music composers. In residence at the Kaufman Center, Face the Music breaks the boundaries of classical music education and performance, featuring today's music presented by the emerging artistic voices of tomorrow.

In January of 2009, the new music world lost one of its greatest champions. The late philanthropist, photographer and writer Betty Freeman was without question the most significant American advocate for contemporary classical music in the second half of the 20th century. In her will, Ms. Freeman requested that no funeral be held, but instead a party be thrown in her memory. REDCAT is delighted to honor Ms. Freeman's request with Party for Betty!, a celebration of the life, work and legacy of Betty Freeman held at the Roy and Edna Disney/CalArts Theater on Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at 8:30 pm.

Face the Music, an ensemble of astonishingly talented teenagers, performs works by today's most compelling and creative new music composers.

Kaufman Center's 'Face the Music' Program Announce Its Spring Performances.

The New York Philharmonic will launch its new music series, CONTACT! - an initiative created by Music Director Alan Gilbert - with two concerts of World Premiere-New York Philharmonic Commissions by emerging and established contemporary composers, Thursday, December 17, 2009, at 8:00 p.m. at Symphony Space, and Saturday, December 19 at 7:00 p.m. at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

The New York Philharmonic will launch its new music series, CONTACT! - an initiative created by Music Director Alan Gilbert - with two concerts of World Premiere-New York Philharmonic Commissions by emerging and established contemporary composers, Thursday, December 17, 2009, at 8:00 p.m. at Symphony Space, and Saturday, December 19 at 7:00 p.m. at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

The New York Philharmonic will launch its new music series, CONTACT! - an initiative created by Music Director Alan Gilbert - with two concerts of World Premiere-New York Philharmonic Commissions by emerging and established contemporary composers, Thursday, December 17, 2009, at 8:00 p.m. at Symphony Space, and Saturday, December 19 at 7:00 p.m. at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

After love letters from the critics and intense audience acclaim, the splendidly savage and delightfully bitter British musical comedy trio FASCINATING AIDA have announced the triumphant Off Broadway return of their show Absolutely Fascinating. By popular demand, an exclusive limited engagement will run at the Kirk Theatre on Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street) from April 6 to May 15. Founding members and seasoned veterans Adele Anderson and Dillie Keane are again joined by dazzling new diva Liza Pulman, with musical director Russell Churney on piano. The official opening night is set for April 11