The Chicago Sinfonietta continues its 2013-14 season of innovation and collaboration with Dia de los Muertos, its annual holiday concert inspired by the Mexican holiday of The Day of the Dead. Sinfonietta Music Director Mei-Ann Chen with special guests, violinist Ade Williams, soprano Elizabeth Norman, theDePaul University Choir and collaborators Redmoon, lead a concert inspired by artistic expressions of grief and joy surrounding mortality. The Chicago Sinfonietta performs Dia de los Muertos in two concerts only, Saturday, November 9 at 8 pm
Tune your strings and oil your keys! The much- loved community event Come & Play returns to Virginia Commonwealth University's Stuart C. Siegel Center as part of the Richmond Symphony's 2013-2014 concert season!
Llega a la Argentina, una de las mas importantes compañias de Flamenco a nivel Mundial, de la mano del talentoso maestro bailador. ADRIAN GALIA presentando su espectaculo -- 'GIGANTES DEL FLAMENCO' -- Flamenco Suite. Inspirado en la obra poetica de Federico Garcia Lorca. 5 y 6 de NOVIEMBRE 21:00hs, Teatro Astral, Corrientes 1639 - CABA.
Japan Society welcomes renowned puppet artist Basil Twist with the return of his critically acclaimed, award-winning Dogugaeshi as Japan Society's Performing Arts Program commences its 60th Anniversary season: Japan, the U.S. & Beyond!. A limited engagement, 7 performances only, plays today, September 18-22 at Japan Society (333 East 47th Street).
Boston Baroque has announced its New Directions Series for 2013 - 2014 Season, featuring two chamber concerts at Longy School of Music on Saturday, October 19, 2013 and Saturday, March 29, 2014: TIME CURVES and MONOLOGUES.
On Wednesday, October 23 at 8:00 p.m.,Orchestra of St. Luke's returns to Carnegie Hall's Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage for the first of three concerts this season. Following a successful debut last season as the orchestra's principal conductor, Pablo Heras-Casadoconducts Britten's Serenade for Tenor, Horn, and Strings as well as Mendelssohn's overture to A Midsummer Night's Dream and Shostakovich's Symphony No. 9 in E-flat Major.
Under the direction of Gerard Mortier, the Teatro Real is fast becoming one of the world's most innovative and exciting opera houses. With eight performances scheduled for early 2014-January 29 to February 11-Teatro Real will mount the first-ever production of Charles Wuorinen and Annie Proulx's BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN.
Under the direction of Gerard Mortier, the Teatro Real is fast becoming one of the world's most innovative and exciting opera houses. With eight performances scheduled for early 2014—January 29 to February 11—Teatro Real will mount the first-ever production of Charles Wuorinen and Annie Proulx's BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN.
Beginning with the 2013-14 season, the New York Philharmonic's Insights Series - in which artists and experts will explore some of the season's themes and concerts - will now be free, and take place at the David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center. This season's events will include discussions with Concertmaster Glenn Dicterow during his farewell season (October 23); composer-conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen and violinist Leila Josefowicz (October 28), who will discuss Mr. Salonen's Violin Concerto, written for Ms. Josefowicz (which they will perform with the Philharmonic in its New York Concert Premiere, October 30-November 5); Music Director Alan Gilbert and Executive Director Matthew VanBesien on the state of the Philharmonic (March 3, 2014); The Mary and James G. Wallach Artist-in-Residence Yefim Bronfman (May 20, 2014), who will talk about Beethoven's piano concertos (which he will perform during The Beethoven Piano Concertos: A Philharmonic Festival, June 11-28, 2014); and discussions relating to the NY PHIL BIENNIAL, the details of which will be announced at a later date.
Hailing from Alaska, America's 'last frontier,' the thrilling mezzo-soprano Vivica Genaux continues to earn accolades from audiences and critics alike for her enthralling performances on the world's greatest stages, praise focusing on both the unique beauty of her voice and the astounding brilliance of her technique, which combine to create unforgettable portraits of some of the most engaging characters in opera. Consistently lauded as one of the pre-eminent interpreters of Baroque and bel canto music, she continues to explore new avenues in these repertories.
Japan Society proudly welcomes renowned puppet artist Basil Twist with the return of his critically acclaimed, award-winning Dogugaeshi as Japan Society's Performing Arts Program commences its 60th Anniversary season: Japan, the U.S. & Beyond!. A limited engagement, 7 performances only, plays September 18-22 at Japan Society (333 East 47th Street).
After three successful years at The Tank, composer and curator Guy Barash's contemporary music series, Eavesdropping, is relocating to Spectrum to kick off a fourth year of exciting programming. 'We are thrilled for this collaboration and look forward to presenting another electrifying season of contemporary music,' Barash beams. He continues to provide a 'stage for risk-taking and the exploration of non- conventional sound' and to present a 'relevant boundary-breaking artistic work.' (The Tank NYC)
Conductor Rafael Fruhbeck de Burgos leads the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl in two concerts, tonight, July 23, at 8 PM, and Thursday, July 25, at 8 PM. Tuesday's all-Russian program includes Stravinsky's Rite of Spring in celebration of the 100th anniversary of its Paris premiere, as well as Stravinsky's Fireworks and Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto, featuring soloist Augustin Hadelich. On Thursday, pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet will perform Liszt's Totentanz. The program also includes Respighi's Fountains of Rome and Pines of Rome, and Liszt's Les preludes.
Conductor Rafael Fruhbeck de Burgos leads the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl in two concerts, on Tuesday, July 23, at 8 PM, and Thursday, July 25, at 8 PM. Tuesday's all-Russian program includes Stravinsky's Rite of Spring in celebration of the 100th anniversary of its Paris premiere, as well as Stravinsky's Fireworks and Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto, featuring soloist Augustin Hadelich. On Thursday, pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet will perform Liszt's Totentanz. The program also includes Respighi's Fountains of Rome and Pines of Rome, and Liszt's Les preludes.
One of Spain's most distinguished conductors, Juanjo Mena, makes his Walt Disney Concert Hall debut, leading the Los Angeles Philharmonic in four performances, tonight, May 30, at 8 pm, Friday, May 31, at 11 am, Saturday, June 1, at 8 pm, and Sunday, June 2, at 2 pm. The program opens with Brahms' Symphony No. 3, continues with Mozart's popular Symphony No. 40 and concludes with Brahms' Hungarian Dances Nos. 1, 6 and 5.
One of Spain's most distinguished conductors, Juanjo Mena, makes his Walt Disney Concert Hall debut, leading the Los Angeles Philharmonic in four performances, Thursday, May 30, at 8 pm, Friday, May 31, at 11 am, Saturday, June 1, at 8 pm, and Sunday, June 2, at 2 pm. The program opens with Brahms' Symphony No. 3, continues with Mozart's popular Symphony No. 40 and concludes with Brahms' Hungarian Dances Nos. 1, 6 and 5.
