Yo-Yo Ma News

How's this for a summit meeting? Three genre-bending virtuosos on their respective instruments who move with ease among the worlds of classical, bluegrass, and world music join forces for the first time in trio concerts of original music.

It is the first subject to be struck from curriculum when budget cuts set in. Compared to it's athletic counterpart, the arts more so than any other subject 'get the shaft' when it comes to allocating resources in schools across the nation.

First Lady Michelle Obama spoke on the arts at her appearance with fellow first ladies at a high school in Pittsburgh, where Obama touted her commitment to the creative arts.

How's this for a summit meeting? Three genre-bending virtuosos on their respective instruments who move with ease among the worlds of classical, bluegrass, and world music join forces for the first time in trio concerts of original music.

On September 24, 2009, the LA Phil launches a microsite celebrating the arrival of incoming Music Director Gustavo Dudamel. Introducing audiences worldwide to Gustavo in new and engaging ways, the comprehensive microsite, located at http://www.laphil.com/gustavo, features videos such as Gustavo's first rehearsal with the YOLA Expo Center Youth Orchestra, the LA Phil's video tribute 'Welcome Gustavo,' and the press conferences unveiling Gustavo's inaugural season and appointment as 11th Music Director of the LA Phil. Visitors can also take a multimedia journey through Gustavo's life with tiling photographs, video and biographical text. The latest Gustavo-related news and newly recorded audio and video content will be added to the microsite as Gustavo's exciting inaugural season progresses.

'The Concert to End Polio,' presented by Rotary International, with the New York Philharmonic and violinist Itzhak Perlman, will feature Liszt's tone poem, Les Préludes; Bruch's Violin Concerto No. 1, with Mr. Perlman; Tchaikovsky's Capriccio italien; and the Theme from Schindler's List by John Williams and Kreisler's Tambourin Chinois, both with Mr. Perlman.

Imago Theatre is honored to announce that it has signed an exclusive agreement with OPUS 3 ARTISTS for world-wide tour representation.

Alan Gilbert will launch the New York Philharmonic's 168th season's subscription concerts in his new role as Music Director, conducting works that reflect his interest in creating programs that feature established repertoire and new and lesser-known music in innovative contexts.

Prominent conductor Edwin Outwater is joining the 'Sgt. Pepper Live' project once again to lead the full symphony orchestra for 'Sgt. Pepper Live' featuring Cheap Trick at the Las Vegas Hilton. He was the guest conductor at both 'Sgt. Pepper Live' shows at the Hollywood Bowl and will be guest conducting the Las Vegas Hilton shows, Sept. 13-15, 17-19 and 21-23.

Prominent conductor Edwin Outwater is joining the 'Sgt. Pepper Live' project once again to lead the full symphony orchestra for 'Sgt. Pepper Live' featuring Cheap Trick at the Las Vegas Hilton. He was the guest conductor at both 'Sgt. Pepper Live' shows at the Hollywood Bowl and will be guest conducting the Las Vegas Hilton shows, Sept. 13-15, 17-19 and 21-23.

The Lied Center for Performing Arts at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will celebrate its 20th anniversary season Sept. 25 with a free party featuring the Cornhusker Marching Band and Lincoln's own a capella group, No Better Cause.

New Philharmonic and Music Director/Conductor Kirk Muspratt present Slavic Strings at 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 9 and Saturday, Oct. 10 with special guest appearance by nationally-acclaimed cellist Joshua Roman, at the McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, located at 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn, IL.

Jane Moss, Artistic Director, today announced the programming for the 43rd season of the Mostly Mozart Festival, which runs from July 28 through August 22, 2009, and offers 52 events, including concerts, pre-concert recitals, late-night performances, films, and lectures.

Jane Moss, Artistic Director, today announced the programming for the 43rd season of the Mostly Mozart Festival, which runs from July 28 through August 22, 2009, and offers 52 events, including concerts, pre-concert recitals, late-night performances, films, and lectures.

Alan Gilbert will launch the New York Philharmonic's 168th season's subscription concerts in his new role as Music Director, conducting works that reflect his interest in creating programs that feature established repertoire and new and lesser-known music in innovative contexts.

KETC Channel 9 and Fox Concerts present best selling jazz trumpeter CHRIS BOTTI at the Fabulous Fox Theatre Friday, September 18 at 8 p.m. Ticketsare on sale now and are $50, $45, & $40. All prices are subject to change. This show is the rescheduled performance from September 13, 2008. If you had purchased seats for the 2008 dateyou will need to contact MetroTix and exchange tickets for the new date.

Individual tickets to all events in the Lied Center for Performing Arts 20th anniversary season will be available beginning at 11 a.m. Aug. 17.

Jane Moss, Artistic Director, today announced the programming for the 43rd season of the Mostly Mozart Festival, which runs from July 28 through August 22, 2009, and offers 52 events, including concerts, pre-concert recitals, late-night performances, films, and lectures.

Individual tickets to all events in the Lied Center for Performing Arts 20th anniversary season will be available beginning at 11 a.m. Aug. 17.

ROYAL ALBERT HALL September 2009 Listings Box Office: +44 (0)20 7589 8212 Open 7 days a week 9:00am - 9:00pm Online booking is available for most events. Please visit the website: www.royalalberthall.com