The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and Cincinnati Pops today announced seven additional composers for their ongoing commissioning initiative, The Fanfare Project, bringing the total number of commissions thus far to 20.
Golnar Khosrowshahi, Chair of the Silkroad Board of Directors, announced today that celebrated singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Rhiannon Giddens has been appointed the next Artistic Director of Silkroad. Her first official appearance will be on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at 8 p.m. EDT in Tanglewood's 'Recitals from the World Stage.'
Golnar Khosrowshahi, Chair of the Silkroad Board of Directors, announced today that celebrated singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Rhiannon Giddens has been appointed the next Artistic Director of Silkroad.
The Boston Symphony Orchestra's first-ever Tanglewood digital festival-designed to capture the beauty and spirit of the Tanglewood grounds-will feature artists and programs of the originally announced 2020 Tanglewood season, among other content.
Carnegie Hall has released a new clip from a past episode of its Live with Carnegie Hall series! Rhiannon Giddens and Francesco Turrisi performed “At the Purchaser's Option” during Live with Carnegie Hall on June 18, 2020.
Cellists Gautier Capuçon, Evelyn De Silva-Maisky, Zlatomir Fung, Sheku Kanneh-Mason, Mischa Maisky, Alisa Weilerstein, and Clive Gillinson perform the Preludio from Villa-Lobos's “Bachianas brasileiras” No. 1 during Live with Carnegie Hall on May 21, 2020.
The 2020 Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular broadcast, under the direction Keith Lockhart, will present A Boston Pops Salute to Our Heroes, featuring both new content and retrospective highlights from many of the most beloved performers from the past three years.
Rhiannon Giddens and Yo-Yo Ma have teamed up together for a new song called 'Build A House.'
Rhiannon Giddens is one of the most vibrant musicians of our time. With her partner, multi-instrumentalist Francesco Turrisi, she leads us through the music and history of minstrelsya?"the most popular form of entertainment in America during the 1800s and a major influence in the creation of the American cultural identity.
Today (June 18) in live streaming: Broadway's Next on Stage is back, Black Theatre United Founders visit Stars in the House and so much more!
Boston Pops At Home has announced their upcoming schedule.
Carnegie Hall is continuing its new online series-Live with Carnegie Hall-with an episode on Tuesday, June 16 at 2PM EDT, hosted by the leading interpreter of the American Songbook Michael Feinstein.
Bang on a Can announced the hourly schedule for its ALL LIVE Bang on a Can Marathon on Sunday, June 14, 2020 from 3pm-9pm ET. The 6-hour live Marathon will be hosted by Bang on a Can Co-Founders and Artistic Directors Michael Gordon, David Lang, and Julia Wolfe.
Spoleto Festival USA announces 17 days of Spoleto at Home: free digital and radio broadcast programming for audiences to enjoy in lieu of the 2020 season. a?oeWhen we initially announced the Festival's cancellation, we received an outpouring of overwhelmingly encouraging, albeit saddened, messages from our audience,a?? says General Director Nigel Redden.
The Bluegrass Situation, along with its co-founder, actor/comedian/musician Ed Helms, have just announced Whiskey Sour Happy Hour, a 21st-century online variety show to benefit MusiCares' COVID-19 Relief Fund and Direct Relief, debuting on April 22nd at 5 pm Pacific, 8 pm Eastern.
The Bluegrass Situation, along with its co-founder, actor/comedian/musician Ed Helms, have just announced Whiskey Sour Happy Hour, a 21st-century online variety show to benefit MusiCares' COVID-19 Relief Fund and Direct Relief, debuting on April 22nd at 5 pm Pacific, 8 pm Eastern.
For 43 years, Spoleto Festival USA has gathered artists of all kinds, turning Charleston, South Carolina, into a cultural havena?"a place where opera, dance, theater, and music converge for a 17-day celebration of artistic innovation and tradition.
Artist Relief Tree (ART), an online fundraiser supporting artists affected financially by COVID-19, announced today that it is beginning a second phase of fundraising toward US$1,000,000. Funds will be used to support artists of any discipline with a one-time 'solidarity' donation of US$250.
Carnegie Hall today announced the all-star lineup of artists for two exciting double-bill American Byways concerts to be presented in Zankel Hall in the 2020a?"2021 season. Curated and hosted by singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash (who was a Carnegie Hall Perspectives artist in the 2015a?"2016 season), these one-of-a kind performances take New York audiences on a journey through American roots music, featuring Appalachian traditions, the blues, and more.
Today, Mark Erelli unveils “Blindsided,” the title track and latest single from his forthcoming LP, out march 27th via Soundly Music. “The word has negative connotations, but I thought it would be interesting to use it in the context of a love song,” the award-winning singer/songwriter told The Bluegrass Situation. “Sure, you can be blindsided by an attack or caught unprepared by stormy weather. But love also has a funny way of finding you when you least expect it, regardless of whether you're looking for it or not. With its soaring vocal harmonies, majestic strings and the band firing on all cylinders, this track really embodies and hints at all the sonic elements to come on the album.”
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