Kelly Hall-Tompkins News

Along with the blaring burlesque trumpet that climaxes GYPSY's overture, the soft and hesitant sound of Fiddler on the Roof's opening fiddle solo that leads into Tevye's introduction of the people of Anatevka is among Broadway's most famous and beloved orchestral moments.

This weekend's big news: AUBERGINE begins previews tonight, and MEN ON BOATS plays its final show Off-Broadway this Sunday!

Two new videos preview her upcoming album, which will feature new solo music by Hall-Tompkins and the current FIDDLER ON THE ROOF revival's arranger Oran Eldor and music director/orchestrator Ted Sperling.

Fiddler on the Roof's violin soloist, Kelly Hall-Tompkins, will perform a pre-show concert at a special event screening of the 1971 film of Fiddler on the Roof on Monday, June 27th at the United Palace of Cultural Arts (4140 Broadway at W. 175th St.. The concert begins at 7:00 pm.  Tickets to the event are available for purchase through: https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/958997

When I saw the current Broadway revival of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, I enjoyed it. So, it was a surprise when I didn't feel the same way about Broadway Records' FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (2016 Broadway Cast Recording) upon first listen. FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is one of my top four favorite shows of all time, so I gave the album another couples of listens, and the charm of this record revealed itself to me.

Oakland, CA, April 6, 2016—The Oakland Symphony and Music Director Michael Morgan have announced the 2016-2017 season, which will feature a signature mix of adventurous and wide-ranging music including a new violin concerto, a monumental choral work, a “lost” Romantic symphony, a trio as guest soloists, music from the time of the Black Panthers, an ebullient American musical theater gem and more. The six-concert season runs October 14, 2016, through May 19, 2017, at the Paramount Theatre with pre-concert talks, lobby entertainment and drinks beginning one hour before each performance. In addition, the organization has announced details of the Oakland Symphony Youth Orchestra's three-concert 2016-2017 season. Oakland Symphony Classical Series five-concert season subscriptions are priced $80-$355 and are on sale now; single tickets, priced $20-$75, go on sale August 15 at www.oaklandsymphony.org Complete Oakland Symphony and Oakland Symphony Youth Orchestra season schedules may be found below.

The classical musician who provides the fiddler's music has a unique emotional connection to the classic musical.

JCC Manhattan presents the fall season finale of PREformances with Allison Charney on Monday, December 14th at 12:30pm. In this unique concert series, you will hear celebrated classical musicians just before their performances on the world's most prestigious stages removing traditional barriers between performer and audience.

JCC Manhattan presents PREformances with Allison Charney on Monday, April 13th at 7:30pm.

Chamber Orchestra of New York, Salvatore Di Vittorio, Music Director, will present Baroque Treasures, a concert tonight, February 12 - 7:30 PM at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, 57th Street at Seventh Avenue in Manhattan.

Chamber Orchestra of New York, Salvatore Di Vittorio, Music Director, will present Baroque Treasures, a concert on Thursday, February 12 - 7:30 PM at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, 57th Street at Seventh Avenue in Manhattan.

JCC Manhattan presents PREformances with Allison Charney on Monday, November 17th at 12:30pm.

JCC Manhattan launches the sixth season of PREformances with Allison Charney on Monday, October 20th at 12:30pm.

It's April and spring is in the air. Come experience new sights and sounds at Brooklyn Public Library.

Kean University in Union, NJ is hosting three exceptional music programs during the month of February.

Kean University in Union, NJ is hosting three exceptional music programs during the month of February.