Pacific Symphony Presents JUDAS MACCABAEUS Today
by BWW News Desk
- Dec 1, 2013
Emotional arias and powerful choruses have the audience rejoicing in the victory of 'Judas Maccabaeus,' as Pacific Symphony opens the holiday season with the rare opportunity to hear Handel's jubilant oratorio. With all of the drama and flair of his operas, the Baroque composer masterfully tells of the Israelites' rich journey from hardship to triumph. One of peace, harmony and faith, the story of Judas Maccabees forms the basis for the Jewish Festival of Lights, Hanukkah, and is often defined as history's first war for religious freedom.
Pacific Symphony to Present JUDAS MACCABAEUS, 12/1
by BWW News Desk
- Nov 21, 2013
Emotional arias and powerful choruses have the audience rejoicing in the victory of 'Judas Maccabaeus,' as Pacific Symphony opens the holiday season with the rare opportunity to hear Handel's jubilant oratorio. With all of the drama and flair of his operas, the Baroque composer masterfully tells of the Israelites' rich journey from hardship to triumph. One of peace, harmony and faith, the story of Judas Maccabees forms the basis for the Jewish Festival of Lights, Hanukkah, and is often defined as history's first war for religious freedom.
Renee Fleming Hosts Kennedy Center's AMERICAN VOICES, Feat. Sutton Foster, Norm Lewis and More, Now thru 11/24
by BWW News Desk
- Nov 22, 2013
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts presents American Voices hosted by Renee Fleming, a groundbreaking festival of performances, master sessions, and symposia celebrating the rich diversity of American singing, today, November 22-24, 2013. Curated and hosted by world-renowned American singer Renee Fleming, American Voices will bring together some of the biggest names in vocal music for a genre-spanning, landmark concert with the National Symphony Orchestra.
The Pacific Symphony Opens Its Holiday Season With JUDAS MACCABAEUS, 12/1
by BWW News Desk
- Nov 21, 2013
Orange County, Calif.—Nov. 21, 2013—Emotional arias and powerful choruses have the audience rejoicing in the victory of “Judas Maccabaeus,” as Pacific Symphony opens the holiday season with the rare opportunity to hear Handel's jubilant oratorio. With all of the drama and flair of his operas, the Baroque composer masterfully tells of the Israelites' rich journey from hardship to triumph. One of peace, harmony and faith, the story of Judas Maccabees forms the basis for the Jewish Festival of Lights, Hanukkah, and is often defined as history's first war for religious freedom. For this performance, Pacific Chorale's Artistic Director John Alexander leads the orchestra, chorale and esteemed vocal soloists Lauren Snouffer, soprano; Meg Bragle, mezzo-soprano; I-Chin Feinblatt, alto; Thomas Cooley, tenor; William Berger, baritone; and The All American Boys Chorus for an inspiring and rousing musical experience.
Kennedy Center's AMERICAN VOICES Festival with Sutton Foster, Norm Lewis & More to be Filmed for PBS' GREAT PERFORMANCES
by Tyler Peterson
- Nov 21, 2013
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts today announced that a one-hour documentary about its American Voices festival, a weekend-long celebration of singing curated and hosted by Rene?e Fleming, will be broadcast nationally during a special presentation of THIRTEEN/WNET New York's Great Performances on PBS in 2014. In the documentary, camera crews will follow vocal masters, industry titans, and emerging artists as they gather at the Kennedy Center to celebrate, explore, and debate the legacy, landscape, and future of American singing. A precise airdate will be announced in the coming months.
Jason Alexander, Yo-Yo Ma & More Set for Tanglewood's 2014 Summer Season
by Nicole Rosky
- Nov 21, 2013
In 2014 Tanglewood welcomes Andris Nelsonsfor his first festival appearances as BSO Music Director Designate. His first of four concerts with the BSO will be an all-Dvo?ak program, with the composer's symphonic poem The Noonday Witch, the Violin Concerto with soloist Anne-Sophie Mutter, and the Symphony No. 8 (7/11). For his second BSO program on July 19, Maestro Nelsons will be joined by Swedish trumpeter Hakan Hardenberger performing his compatriot Rolf Martinsson's Trumpet Concerto, on a program with music by Brahms and Tchaikovsky. The following Sunday afternoon (7/20), Maestro Nelsons will open his BSO program withChristopher Rouse's Rapture, followed by Lalo'sSymphonie espagnole, with violin soloist Joshua Bell, and Beethoven's Symphony No. 5.
Josh Groban & Bernadette Peters Pose For A Photo At A BED AND A CHAIR
by Pat Cerasaro
- Nov 18, 2013
International superstar recording artist Josh Groban attended the final performance of the spectacular specialty Stephen Sondheim revue A BED AND A CHAIR last night and posed for a photo with noted Sondheim interpreter, stage and screen star Bernadette Peters backstage following the performance.
Josh Page to Perform With BKC at UNICEF Snowflake Lighting Ceremony, 11/15
by BWW News Desk
- Nov 14, 2013
Broadway Kids Care (BKC), the organization of theater kids for kids (and others), will perform holiday songs at the 2013 UNICEF Snowflake lighting ceremony, to be held tomorrow (Friday, November 15th) at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and 57th Street in New York City at 6:00pm. Among the performers will be BKC singer, Josh Page. Josh has been a long time BKC supporter and is delighted to participate with BKC as they lead the holiday songs for the NYC Snowflake lighting.
Mario Frangoulis Performs at Nourse Auditorium Tonight
by BWW News Desk
- Nov 8, 2013
Mario Frangoulis, the world-renowned powerhouse tenor, makes his San Francisco debut with his electrifying voice and stunning charisma, in a one-night-only performance at the Nourse Auditorium (275 Hayes Street, San Francisco) tonight, November 8, 2013.
Apollo Chorus of Chicago to Perform Handel's MESSIAH in December
by Tyler Peterson
- Nov 7, 2013
The Apollo Chorus will perform Handel's "Messiah," its signature piece and annual holiday tradition, in two of Chicago's most elegant spaces: on Saturday, December 7 at 3:00 p.m. at Orchestra Hall at Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave., and on Saturday, December 21 at 3:00 p.m. at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph Street. The annual performance of Handel's masterpiece includes some of the most joyful and memorable music from the Baroque period. The Apollo Chorus has presented Handel's "Messiah" since 1879, a record unmatched in the city of Chicago.
New Josh Groban ALL THAT ECHOES Behind The Scenes Documentary
by Pat Cerasaro
- Nov 6, 2013
An extensive new documentary tracing the creation of Josh Groban's latest studio album ALL THAT ECHOES is now available to view, allowing fans unprecedented access into the process that brought recent singles 'Brave', 'I Believe (When I Fall In Love It Will Be Forever)' and more to sonic life with a behind the scenes look at noted producer Rob Cavallo in action and more.
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