John Corigliano News

New York City's Avian Orchestra (www.avianmusic.com) returns this fall with a new program touching on the growth of vines, carnivorous plants, psychedelic gardens, and more.

The Harris Theater for Music and Dance launches its eighth season this Fall 2011 with an exciting and eclectic collection of culturally diverse programs featuring some of the world's greatest musicians, dance companies, and artistic visionaries, as well as an exciting selection of performances by the city's most acclaimed music and dance institutions.

The Hartt School announces highlights of its 2011-2012 Instrumental Studies Division performance schedule.

To commemorate the 10th anniversary of those lost on September 11, 2001, the Young People's Chorus of New York CityTM will give four free New York City performances as part of the worldwide 9/11 memorials beginning Friday, September 9.

The Harris Theater for Music and Dance today announced its full Harris Theater Presents 2011-2012 season, offering Chicago audiences a ground-breaking collection of innovative, culturally diverse programming by the world's finest musicians and dance companies, as well as Harris' signature collaborations with Chicago's leading dance and music institutions.

It was announced today that The Colburn School Conservatory of Music graduate Nigel Armstrong (class of 2011) was the highest placed American at the prestigious XIV International Tchaikovsky Competition. Armstrong, who has studied at the Colburn School for four years, came in fourth position, taking the $7,250 prize.

Tickets are now on sale for the World Premiere production of DARK SISTERS, composed by Nico Muhly with libretto by Stephen Karam, conducted by Neal Goren, directed by Rebecca Taichman, and co-commissioned and co-produced by Gotham Chamber Opera, Music-Theatre Group and the Opera Company of Philadelphia. DARK SISTERS will premiere from November 9-19,2011 at the Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College, 899 Tenth Avenue, NYC. Tickets are $30-125 and are available at www.ticketcentral.com or by phone at 212-279-4200.

The National Ballet of Bulgaria will present the European and Company Premiere of Kathryn Posin's Stepping Stones on June 9, 10 and 11, 2011 at the Opera House in Sofia, Bulgaria.

HENRY's Restaurant will present Sing for Your Supper featuring Steven Blier on Monday, June 6, 2011. Dinner will begin at 5 PM with the performance starting at 10 PM. HENRY's Restaurant is located at 2745 Broadway (at 105th Street).

HENRY's Restaurant will present Sing for Your Supper featuring Steven Blier on Monday, June 6, 2011. Dinner will begin at 5 PM with the performance starting at 10 PM. HENRY's Restaurant is located at 2745 Broadway (at 105th Street).

Esprit Orchestra, heading into its 29th year, is proud to announce details of the 2011/2012 season. "This season, one of discovery and adventures in listening, can best be defined by the suggestive titles," explains founder and conductor Alex Pauk.

The Young People's Chorus of New York City™ and its Artistic Director and Founder Francisco J. Nuñez are currently celebrating the 10th anniversary of Transient Glory®, YPC's groundbreaking commissioning program, with a series of concerts, recordings, and other events culminating in February 2012 with a three-day Transient Glory Symposium presented in partnership with Carnegie Hall.

The Young People's Chorus of New York City™ and its Artistic Director and Founder Francisco J. Nuñez are currently celebrating the 10th anniversary of Transient Glory®, YPC's groundbreaking commissioning program, with a series of concerts, recordings, and other events culminating in February 2012 with a three-day Transient Glory Symposium presented in partnership with Carnegie Hall.

The Young People's Chorus of New York City™ and its Artistic Director and Founder Francisco J. Nuñez are currently celebrating the 10th anniversary of Transient Glory®, YPC's groundbreaking commissioning program, with a series of concerts, recordings, and other events culminating in February 2012 with a three-day Transient Glory Symposium presented in partnership with Carnegie Hall.

MILLER THEATRE AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS concludes the 2010-11 season of its celebrated Composer Portraits series with JOAN TOWER

MILLER THEATRE AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS concludes the 2010-11 season of its celebrated Composer Portraits series with JOAN TOWER

In celebration of their brand new recording, Quiet Please, renowned musician Steven Blier and celebrated vocalist Darius de Haas will present a special concert, featuring selections from the CD. The one night only event will take place on Thursday, April 28th at 8pm in the Merkin Concert Hall, located within The Kaufman Center (129 West 67th St.). Tickets, ($22 for orchestra, $18 for balcony, $11 for student/senior), can be obtained by calling 212 501 3330, or by visiting www.kaufman-center.org.

The Joyce Theater today announced the programming for its 2011?2012 Fall/Winter Season that includes an eclectic mix of international companies and encompasses a range of dance artists and styles.

The Young People's Chorus of New York City™ and its Artistic Director and Founder Francisco J. Nuñez are currently celebrating the 10th anniversary of Transient Glory®, YPC's groundbreaking commissioning program, with a series of concerts, recordings, and other events culminating in February 2012 with a three-day Transient Glory Symposium presented in partnership with Carnegie Hall.

The JCC Thurnauer School of Music, recently named a Major Arts Institution by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, is pleased to announce the violin students selected to perform in a master class with New York Philharmonic concertmaster Glenn Dicterow on Sunday, April 10 from 2 to 5 p.m.