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Date of Death: May 05, 1983 (80)

Birth Place: Chalfont, Buckinghamshire, ENGLAND

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Anne Akiko Meyers Releases 37th Album, 'Mirror In Mirror', For Pre-Order
by Julie Musbach - Aug 23, 2018


Anne Akiko Meyers will release Mirror in Mirror on Avie on September 7th. Now available for pre-order through Amazon and iTunes, this album features compositions written or arranged for Ms. Meyers by Jakub Ciupi?ski, John Corigliano, Philip Glass, Morten Lauridsen, and Arvo Part, and also includes Ravel's Tzigane, in the original lutheal version.

Jason Tramm To Lead The Long Island Concert Orchestra In 'Music From The Stage And Screen'
by Stephi Wild - Aug 18, 2018


Returning to the Morgan Park Summer Music Festival to lead the Long Island Concert Orchestra, following their opening concert of the festival's 59th Season earlier this season, Jason Tramm will conduct 'Music from the Stage and Screen' with featured soloists Claire Leyden, soprano and Jordan Weatherton Pitts, tenor.

BWW REVIEW: Patrick Doyle's Dark And Magical Score Comes To Life With Sydney Symphony Orchestra's presentation of HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE IN CONCERT.
by Jade Kops - Aug 17, 2018


The magic continues with Sydney Symphony Orchestra (SSO) continuation of their collaboration with CineConcerts to present the HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE IN CONCERT.

Tenri Cultural Institute Presents The Chamber Music of Dana Dimitri Richardson
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 16, 2018


Tenri Cultural Institute proudly presents The Chamber Music of Dana Dimitri Richardson on Sunday, October 14th at 3pm. The program features world premieres and recent works performed by pianists Craig Ketter, Simon Mulligan, and Cathy Callis, soprano Jacqueline Milena Thompson, saxophonist Mark Engebretson, and Canta Libre Chamber Ensemble.

Jason Tramm To Lead Collaborations, Commissions And Premieres In 2018 Tri State Summer Performances
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 13, 2018


Nearly a decade ago a story ran in NJ's most widely circulated print newspaper which opened with the statement "New Jersey doesn't have a state music director, but it would seem that Jason Tramm is out to create the position… as he leads opera, choral and orchestral concerts from Morris County to Ocean Grove." Prescient in their observations, The Star Ledger's 2009 article provided a snapshot of Tramm at the beginning of his career.  In spirit, the image resonates today, albeit with a decidedly expanded geographic reach.

BWW Review: WEST SIDE STORY WITH THE SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY at Bayside Amphitheater
by Ron Bierman - Aug 13, 2018


In 1962 West Side Story won 10 Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Musical. Is it still worth seeing more than half a century later? Sure is! Jerome Robbins' energetic choreography remains riveting, and Leonard Bernstein's marvelous score is a perfect frame for Sondheim's affecting lyrics. A live performance of its musical soundtrack by the San Diego Symphony Orchestra gave the film an even greater impact. The dances seemed that much more energetic and exciting, and the closing Romeo and Juliet-like death scene more wrenchingly emotional. I don't think I've ever before heard more audible signs of a movie audience trying to repress tears.

The World Soundtrack Academy Announces First Wave of 2018 Award Nominees, Including Kendrick Lamar, Pasek & Paul and More
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 13, 2018


The World Soundtrack Academy announces  first wave of the 2018 World Soundtrack Award Nominees, which includes multiple Academy Award® winners and nominees, the best of contemporary film and television music as well as Pulitzer prize winner Kendrick Lamar and other pop artists. 

BWW Review: DAVE, A World Premiere Musical at Arena Stage - Looks Like It is Destined for Broadway
by Charles Shubow - Aug 9, 2018


Wonderful cast directed by Tina Landau is a nice diversion from presidential politics.

Jpin the Star Wars Costume Contest Tomorrow Night At Washington Park
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 7, 2018


The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (CSO) and Cincinnati Pops continue to celebrate for the first time, single ticket sales to ANY and ALL season concerts. Previously only available as part of a subscription, the CSO and Pops are celebrating in a fun and unique way with:

Composer Paul Cardall Releases “Christmas” Featuring Grammy Winner...
by Robert Diamond - Aug 6, 2018


There's something about a great Christmas album that transcends time and becomes part of the soundtrack for holiday memories for years to come. Paul Cardall has crafted such an album with his stunning new collection Christmas.

HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN In Concert Comes To San Francisco In 2019
by Julie Musbach - Aug 6, 2018


The Harry Potter Film Concert Series returns to Davies Symphony Hall with Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in Concert, the third film in the Harry Potter series. On Saturday, August 10, 2019 and Sunday, August 11, 2019, Justin Freer will conduct a live symphony orchestra in performing this magical score live from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban while the entire film plays in high-definition on a 40-foot screen.

Disney Concerts' Star Wars Film Concert Series To Feature Iconic Scores Performed Live To Film
by Robert Diamond - Aug 3, 2018


The Los Angeles Philharmonic will present screenings of the complete films in HD on the Hollywood Bowl's big screen "A New Hope" and "The Empire Strikes Back" with Oscar -winning composer John Williams' score performed live to the film. The concerts will be conducted by David Newman.

State Theatre New Jersey Announces 2018-2019 Classical Series: Itzhak Perlman, Renee Fleming, and More
by Stephi Wild - Aug 3, 2018


State Theatre New Jersey unveiled its 2018-2019 Classical Series, featuring five fantastic world-renowned performers.

LV Philharmonic Single Tickets Are On Sale Now
by Stephi Wild - Aug 1, 2018


The Las Vegas Philharmonic will start selling single tickets today, Wednesday, August 1, 2018, to its 13 performances from September 2018 - May 2019 through The Smith Center Box Office. This will be the orchestra's 20th anniversary concert season and Donato Cabrera's 5th season as Music Director for the Las Vegas Philharmonic.

AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, Hal Prince & More Will Air on PBS GREAT PERFORMANCES This Fall
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 30, 2018


PBS just recently announced its fall 2018 GREAT PERFORMANCES line-up, which will commence on Fridays, November 2, and continue on November 9, 16 and 23 (9:00-11:00 p.m. ET).

STAR WARS: EPISODE IX Begins Production
by Tori Hartshorn - Jul 27, 2018


Star Wars: Episode IX will begin filming at London's Pinewood Studios on August 1, 2018. J.J. Abrams returns to direct the final installment of the Skywalker saga. Abrams co-wrote the screenplay with Chris Terrio.

E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL IN CONCERT Comes to Costa Mesa
by Julie Musbach - Jul 26, 2018


Relive the magic of E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial on the big screen accompanied by a magnificent, live performance by Pacific Symphony.

PBS Will Broadcast Tanglewood's Bernstein Centennial; Audra McDonald, Jessica Vosk, and More to Perform
by Julie Musbach - Jul 24, 2018


Tanglewood's season-long Bernstein centennial celebration will culminate in a gala concert on Bernstein's actual 100th birthday, August 25, to be recorded by Great Performances for an exclusive U.S. broadcast premiere December 28 at 9 p.m. on PBS

OGCMA Presents Alex And Wesley Park, Guitar Duo
by Julie Musbach - Jul 23, 2018


There's a lot of rock'n'rollin' on the Jersey Shore every summer, but for classical music lovers the best place to go is The Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association (OGCMA). And OGCMA's always-crowd-pleasing 'Summer Stars Classical Series' will continue with a bright new sound and blend when the dynamic young classical guitarists Alex & Wesley Park strum into The Great Auditorium on Thursday, July 26, at 7:30 pm

Chicago Philharmonic Brings SIDE BY SIDE To Chicago's West Side
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2018


Chi Phil is thrilled to present Side by Side with the Chicago Philharmonic at Columbus Park Refectory on Sunday, August 5, in Chicago's west side for the fourth year straight. This signature outreach program, presented as part of the Chicago Park District's Night Out in the Parks series, invites diverse musicians of all ages and backgrounds to rehearse and perform alongside Chi Phil musicians in Chicago's beautiful parks. This concert is the third of six Side by Side concerts in 2018, with the first two successful concerts of the year reaching over 130 community musicians and nearly 1000 audience members.

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