Jessye Norman News

Jessye Norman is "one of those once-in-a-generation singers who is not simply following in the footsteps of others, but is staking out her own niche in the history of singing". This rich history continues to be made when she visits Australia in 2012 for a recital tour, accompanied by the acclaimed pianist Mark Markham.

More than 700 members of New York City's philanthropic, business and health care communities will join forces as the S.L.E. Lupus Foundation hosts 'Life Without Lupus Gala 2011: A Night at the Museum' on November 21, 2011 at The American Museum of Natural History.

Lincoln Center's upcoming White Light Festival (October 20-November 19, 2011), in its second season, will include two outstanding theater productions among the range of works of music, film, dance, art and discussion to be presented.

Tanglewood, one of the world's most beloved music festivals and the famed summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra located in the beautiful Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts, celebrates its 75th anniversary season, June 22-September 2, with a spectacular lineup of musical guests and programs that spotlight Tanglewood's rich tradition of presenting summertime concerts at their best since 1937.

More than 700 members of New York City's philanthropic, business and health care communities will join forces as the S.L.E. Lupus Foundation hosts 'Life Without Lupus Gala 2011: A Night at the Museum' on November 21, 2011 at The American Museum of Natural History.

Orchestra of St. Luke's (OSL) long-running Carnegie Hall series begins this season on December 15, 2011 with an imaginative holiday program pairing J.S. Bach with Olivier Messiaen.

Stop The Presses - so The Dorics can sit on them! In a follow-up to MUSE/IQUE's inspiring inaugural concert, the members of The Dorics will take their seats on printing machines and stacks of paper in the legendary environs of Pasadena's Castle Press.

Musical America, now in its third century as the indispensable resource for the performing arts, today announced the winners of the annual Musical America Awards, recognizing artistic excellence and achievement in the arts.

Stop The Presses - so The Dorics can sit on them! In a follow-up to MUSE/IQUE's inspiring inaugural concert, the members of The Dorics will take their seats on printing machines and stacks of paper in the legendary environs of Pasadena's Castle Press.

Lincoln Center's upcoming White Light Festival (October 20-November 19, 2011), in its second season, will include two outstanding theater productions among the range of works of music, film, dance, art and discussion to be presented.

Tennessee Williams wrote 'Enthusiasm is the most important thing in life'. He must have envisioned the force that is Rachael Worby and MUSE/IQUE, Pasadena's newly launched orchestra. Tonight at 7:000pm, the thoroughly accessible and dynamic Worby will steer the spectacular Arturo Sandoval through an evening of music and conversation at the Pasadena Rose Palace, Los Angeles' Rock Ballroom.

Tennessee Williams wrote 'Enthusiasm is the most important thing in life'. He must have envisioned the force that is Rachael Worby and MUSE/IQUE, Pasadena's newly launched orchestra. On October 4, 2011 at 7:000pm, the thoroughly accessible and dynamic Worby will steer the spectacular Arturo Sandoval through an evening of music and conversation at the Pasadena Rose Palace, Los Angeles' Rock Ballroom.

Rolex and LIVE from the NYPL today announced that tickets are now on sale for the arts festival LIVE from the NYPL Presents the Rolex Arts Weekend.

Julie Taymor attended today the upcoming production of The Lion King which is going to open in Madrid Teatro Lope de Vega next October 21st. She joined the company in the celebration of this rehearsals during a press meeting this morning. Watch the clip to enjoy this moment!

To commemorate the 10th Anniversary of September 11, 2001, Orchestra of St. Luke's (OSL) will take part in two free performances presented by The Joyce Theater Foundation, Inc. at 5 pm on September 10 and 11 in Nelson A. Rockefeller Park. This special presentation will feature performances by OSL with Paul Taylor Dance Company; the Limón Dance Company with Voices of Ascension; and additional artists to be announced. The program also will include a new work created by Jessica Lang. The event was made possible with the generous support of the National Endowment for the Arts, The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation, Con Edison and the LuEsther T. Mertz Charitable Trust.

Talk show listings for Monday, September 12.

To commemorate the 10th Anniversary of September 11, 2001, Orchestra of St. Luke's (OSL) will take part in two free performances presented by The Joyce Theater Foundation, Inc. at 5 pm on September 10 and 11 in Nelson A. Rockefeller Park. This special presentation will feature performances by OSL with Paul Taylor Dance Company; the Limón Dance Company with Voices of Ascension; and additional artists to be announced. The program also will include a new work created by Jessica Lang. The event was made possible with the generous support of the National Endowment for the Arts, The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation, Con Edison and the LuEsther T. Mertz Charitable Trust.

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts today announced the selection of the individuals who will receive the 2011 Kennedy Center Honors. Recipients to be honored at the 34th annual national celebration of the arts are: singer Barbara Cook, singer and songwriter Neil Diamond, cellist Yo-Yo Ma, saxophonist and composer Sonny Rollins, and actress Meryl Streep.

Ronald K. Brown's internationally acclaimed Evidence, A Dance Company returns once again to the East End for the company's 8th Annual On Our Toes in the Hamptons Summer Benefit, the premiere African-American cultural event of the Hamptons social season on August 20, 2011 at the Hayground School, 151 Mitchell Lane, Bridgehampton, New York 11932.

Ronald K. Brown's internationally acclaimed Evidence, A Dance Company returns once again to the East End for the company's 8th Annual On Our Toes in the Hamptons Summer Benefit, the premiere African-American cultural event of the Hamptons social season on August 20, 2011 at the Hayground School, 151 Mitchell Lane, Bridgehampton, New York 11932.