Rite of Summer Music Festival Welcomes Bang on a Can All-Stars Tonight
by BWW News Desk
- Jul 13, 2013
Blair McMillen and Pam Goldberg present the third annual Rite of Summer Music Festival, taking place Summer 2013 at Colonels' Row on Governors Island, New York City. This marks the return of the first classical-contemporary concert series on Governors Island, a place The New York Times has called a 'Playground for the Arts.' The aim of the Festival is simple: to present the highest quality live performances, and to bring free contemporary classical music to as many people as possible in a relaxed, fun, outdoor setting.
Rite of Summer Music Festival to Welcome Bang on a Can All-Stars, 7/13
by BWW News Desk
- Jun 27, 2013
Blair McMillen and Pam Goldberg present the third annual Rite of Summer Music Festival, taking place Summer 2013 at Colonels' Row on Governors Island, New York City. This marks the return of the first classical-contemporary concert series on Governors Island, a place The New York Times has called a 'Playground for the Arts.' The aim of the Festival is simple: to present the highest quality live performances, and to bring free contemporary classical music to as many people as possible in a relaxed, fun, outdoor setting.
OPERA CONFERENCE 2013: OPERA OUT OF BOUNDS Runs 5/7-11
by Kelsey Denette
- May 2, 2013
OPERA America, the national nonprofit service organization for opera, is pleased to announce details of Opera Conference 2013: Opera Out of Bounds, to be held in Vancouver, British Columbia from May 7-11. Co-hosted by Vancouver Opera, and in association with Opera.ca and Opera Volunteers International, this largest annual gathering of opera professionals in North America will convene at venues in the bustling downtown section of the city. This marks the second time that the conference is being held in Vancouver; the city previously hosted in 1999.
Conductor Carlos Miguel Prieto to Release 12 DVD Set & More
by Caryn Robbins
- Apr 26, 2013
Just in time for Cinco de Mayo, Cedille Records releases on April 30, 2013, a CD of Mexican composer Carlos Chavez's rarely performed/recorded 1940 Piano Concerto, featuring elegant Mexican pianist Jorge Federico Osorio and Mexico's acclaimed flagship orchestra
Kathleen Turner to Appear with New York Choral Society at Carnegie Hall, Today
by BWW News Desk
- Apr 25, 2013
The New York Choral Society (NYCS) announced today that award-winning stage and screen star Kathleen Turner will introduce Ralph Vaughan Williams's A Sea Symphony at Carnegie Hall on April 25 with a reading of the moving and evocative text written by the American poet Walt Whitman.
Composers & the Voice Program Will Return for American Opera Projects' 2013-14 Season
by Kelsey Denette
- Mar 22, 2013
American Opera Projects (AOP) announces the return of its popular Composers & the Voice program for its 2013-14 season. Created and led by Composers & the Voice Artistic Director Steven Osgood, six composers or composer/librettist teams will be selected for a year-long fellowship, working with the company's Reside nt Ensemble of Singers and Artistic Team. Applications and additional information can be found at AOP's website www.operaprojects.org/composers_voice. The deadline for applications is May 17, 2013. All sessions will be at AOP's home base in Fort Greene, Brooklyn.
Kathleen Turner to Appear with New York Choral Society at Carnegie Hall, 4/25
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 12, 2013
The New York Choral Society (NYCS) announced today that award-winning stage and screen star Kathleen Turner will introduce Ralph Vaughan Williams's A Sea Symphony at Carnegie Hall on April 25 with a reading of the moving and evocative text written by the American poet Walt Whitman.
Diana Damrau Sings Her First-Ever Performances of Violetta in The Met's LA TRAVIATA
by Kelsey Denette
- Mar 5, 2013
Diana Damrau will make her role debut as the courtesan Violetta in La Traviata, conducted by Yannick Nezet-Seguin in his first Met performances of the Verdi tragedy. Saimir Pirgu sings Violetta's lover Alfredo, and Placido Domingo sings the role of Alfredo's father, Giorgio Germont, in this revival of Willy Decker's 2010 production. This season's performances will be Damrau's first time singing the role of Violetta anywhere, while Domingo will move from the tenor role of Alfredo, which he has sung at the Met numerous times since 1970, to the baritone role of Giorgio.
Regional Orchestra of the Week: New Jersey Symphony
by BWW Features
- Feb 8, 2013
BroadwayWorld is excited to announce its newest series - the Featured Symphony Orchestra of the Week! Today, we bring you a look at the New Jersey Symphony thrilling audiences with its classical and popular repertoire since its inception in 1922.
Patti Smith Narrates Tubby the Tuba, Presented by The Little Orchestra Society, 3/16
by Kelsey Denette
- Jan 31, 2013
This timeless classic by George Kleinsinger was a childhood favorite of guest narrator, Patti Smith, and her enthusiasm for it will bring a new perspective to this whimsical and touching piece of music. Hear Tubby the Tuba's melody ring throughout the orchestra and learn how melodies and soloists can come from the most unexpected places. Other works on the program include selections from Tan Dun's Concerto for String Orchestra and Pipa, Haydn's Cello Concerto in C Major, and Morton Gould's Tap Dance Concerto. Ms. Smith is a National Book Award-winning author, rock musician, photographer and poet.
Azul Dance Theatre to Present New Works by Yuki Hasegawa and More at Peridance, 2/2-3
by BWW News Desk
- Jan 29, 2013
Azul Dance Theatre and Yuki Hasegawa will present new works by Hasegawa and guest choreographers Kanako Yokota and twin sisters Hsiao-Ting and Hsiao-Wei Shieh on Saturday, February 2 at 8:30 PM and Sunday February 3 at 2:30 PM in the Salvatore Capezio Theater at Peridance, 126 East 13th Street (bet. 3rd & 4th Avenues).
Classical, Pops and Family Programs Set for New Jersey Symphony's 2013-14 Season
by BWW News Desk
- Jan 29, 2013
The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra (NJSO) today announced its programs for the 2013-14 concert season, conductor Jacques Lacombe's fourth year as the Orchestra's Music Director. The season exemplifies the dynamic programming and high-quality artistry that have led the The New York Times to call the NJSO 'an ambitious, admirable orchestra.' The season features 14 weeks of subscription classical programs, four pops programs in both Newark and New Brunswick and three family concerts, as well as several special concerts.
Wu Man Performs With The Knights at Bass Concert Hall, 2/19
by Kelsey Denette
- Jan 23, 2013
Texas Performing Arts presents renowned pipa virtuoso Wu Man in concert with progressive New York classical ensemble The Knights for an elegant evening of classic and contemporary chamber orchestra works.
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