The Brooklyn-based composer Paola Prestini's work has been deemed "radiant [and] amorously evocative" by The New York Times, which has also hailed "her gift for bringing together disparate artists, technicians and other creative professionals to produce cross-disciplinary works greater than the sum of their parts." Her multimedia opera Oceanic Verses perfectly reveals her sensibility as a composer, a creator of multimedia productions, and a wholeheartedly entrepreneurially artist. She commissioned the work through her non-profit company, VisionIntoArt (VIA), whose new label, VIA Records, will release Prestini's music and collaborator Ali Hossaini's visuals as a beautifully designed CD/DVD package on November 18.
VisionIntoArt (VIA), the non-profit company founded by Brooklyn-based composer Paola Prestini, is pleased to announce the launch of a record label, VIA Records, with three inaugural albums this fall. The formation of the label expands upon VIA's already vast body of work, which, over the last ten years, has included commissioning and producing new music by a wide range of artists. VIA Records will help to broaden the canon of new multimedia works through the commissioning and recording of artists on VIA's roster.
VisionIntoArt (VIA), the non-profit company founded by Brooklyn-based composer Paola Prestini, is pleased to announce the launch of a record label, VIA Records, with three inaugural albums this fall. The formation of the label expands upon VIA's already vast body of work, which, over the last ten years, has included commissioning and producing new music by a wide range of artists. VIA Records will help to broaden the canon of new multimedia works through the commissioning and recording of artists on VIA's roster.
The New York Philharmonic and American Composers Orchestra (ACO), in collaboration with ACO's EarShot: the National Orchestra Composition Discovery Network, announce the selection of 13 emerging composers from an international pool of more than 400 applicants from seven countries and 37 states ranging in age from 9 to 84, whose original scores for orchestra have been chosen for readings and performances by the Philharmonic and ACO as part of the inaugural NY PHIL BIENNIAL.
The Juilliard String Quartet concert tonight, October 26th will offer up a few 'firsts' for concert-goers to Chamber Music Monterey Bay's (CMMB) 47th season opener. The season marks the inaugural one for the Quartet's new violist Roger Tapping who replaces longtime violist Samuel Rhodes. Rhodes performed his farewell concert with the Quartet at July's Ravinia Festival in Illinois. Another 'first' will be the West Coast premiere of Jesse Jones' commissioned work for the Juilliard: String Quartet No. 3, 'Whereof man cannot speak...' Rounding out the program will be Haydn and Beethoven.
Composer Jesse Jones is a fan of the Juilliard String Quartet. And apparently the feeling is mutual as Jones' latest work, String Quartet No. 3, 'Whereof man cannot speak...' was commissioned by the quartet specifically for inclusion in their 2013/14 season performances.
The Juilliard String Quartet concert on October 26th will offer up a few 'firsts' for concert-goers to Chamber Music Monterey Bay's (CMMB) 47th season opener. The season marks the inaugural one for the Quartet's new violist Roger Tapping who replaces longtime violist Samuel Rhodes. Rhodes performed his farewell concert with the Quartet at July's Ravinia Festival in Illinois. Another 'first' will be the West Coast premiere of Jesse Jones' commissioned work for the Juilliard: String Quartet No. 3, 'Whereof man cannot speak...' Rounding out the program will be Haydn and Beethoven.
Forthcoming productions at the National Theatre, announced today by Nicholas Hytner, include plays familiar, rare and new: Shakespeare's Othello, Gorky's Children of the Sun,James Baldwin's The Amen Corner;Marlowe's Edward II, Pirandello's Liola, Eugene O'Neill's Strange Interlude and Georg Kaiser's From Morning to Midnight. Tori Amos and Samuel Adamson's musical The Light Princess will premiere in October, and there will be a new adaptation of Emil and the Detectives for family audiences at Christmas.
ALL SHOOK UP is now playing at North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) through Sunday, August 26. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production photos below.
Get ready to shake things up with the ALL SHOOK UP, featuring 25 of Elvis Presley's greatest hits and starring "Three's Company" star, Joyce DeWitt. ALL SHOOK UP takes the stage at North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) from Tuesday, August 14, through Sunday, August 26. Press night is scheduled for Wednesday, August 15 at 7:30pm.
ALL SHOOK UP takes the stage at North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) from Tuesday, August 14, through Sunday, August 26. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at 'Three's Company' star, Joyce DeWitt and her co-star, Ryan Overberg. Check back later for additional shots.
As the Windham Theatre Guild (WTG) celebrates 10 years at the Burton Leavitt Theatre, we have made some changes to this year's schedule. Our Main Stage Season of six shows continues, but all non-musical productions have a new two-weekend schedule. This new schedule allows us to add two SpecialStage Events to our line-up this year. As always, you can save money by purchasing a subscription now. You can get just the Main Stage Season of six shows, you can add the SpecialStage Events and see all eight shows or you can purchase a flex pass and see any four of the eight shows. Single ticket prices have increased by $1 this year; place your order now to save. If you have any questions, please call or email us.
Lake Country Playhouse announces it will stage The Dixie Swim Club by Jesse Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten as it's second production of the 2012 season.
The Dallas Opera Guild's 24th Annual Vocal Competition for young opera singers ended on a high-note last evening when ten outstanding finalists (with Texas connections) were awarded a total of $20,000 in prize monies. It is only the second time this spring musical event has graced the stage of the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House at the AT&T Performing Arts Center in the Arts District.
Lake Country Playhouse announces it will stage The Dixie Swim Club by Jesse Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten as it's second production of the 2012 season.
Arts Garage in Delray Beach has secured several of South Florida's top musical talents for their October 21st and 22nd concerts. On Friday, Emmy Award-winning composer/pianist Jace Vek will present the second in his ‘Jace Vek Experience' series, with virtuoso cellist Jonah Kim as his invited guest. And on Saturday evening, October 22nd, beloved jazz icon Jessie Jones, Jr. will return to Arts Garage to perform his unique blend of jazz, fusion, and funk in the second of this season's Jazz Project series.
Arts Garage in Delray Beach has secured several of South Florida's top musical talents for their October 21st and 22nd concerts. On Friday, Emmy Award-winning composer/pianist Jace Vek will present the second in his ‘Jace Vek Experience' series, with virtuoso cellist Jonah Kim as his invited guest. And on Saturday evening, October 22nd, beloved jazz icon Jessie Jones, Jr. will return to Arts Garage to perform his unique blend of jazz, fusion, and funk in the second of this season's Jazz Project series.
Arts Garage, the wildly successful brainchild of the Creative City Collaborative (The Collaborative), has become the venue of choice for a diverse array of local, national, and international performers as well as a preferred destination for South Florida arts seekers and aficionados. Opened in April 2011, Arts Garage is a 5,500 square-foot facility designed specifically for multi-disciplinary art performances and exhibitions.
Arts Garage, the wildly successful brainchild of the Creative City Collaborative (The Collaborative), has become the venue of choice for a diverse array of local, national, and international performers as well as a preferred destination for South Florida arts seekers and aficionados. Opened in April 2011, Arts Garage is a 5,500 square-foot facility designed specifically for multi-disciplinary art performances and exhibitions.
