WNYC Unveils New Performance Space; Launches 10-Day Opening Festival On 4/28
by Charlie Piane
- Apr 21, 2009
On Tuesday, April 28th, WNYC Radio will open the doors of its new street-level public space, The Jerome L. Greene Performance Space. WYNC will host a 10-day festival to celebrate the new facility. Special Guests for the celebration will include Brian Stokes Mitchell, Liz Calloway, Rosie Perez, Peter Gerety, Jill Clayburgh, David Rabe, Ayodele Casel, Paul Krugman, Lou Reed, Ira Glass, Jason Moran, Cornel West, ETHEL String Quartet, Joy Behar, Richard Goode, Sonia Sanchez, Simone Dinnerstein, and ELMO, among others.
ASO To Perform 2 Week Run Of ¡MÚSICA ARDIENTE? FESTIVAL 5/27-6/6
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Apr 15, 2009
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra will embark on a two-week journey of South American music with conductor Miguel Harth-Bedoya and the ¡Música Ardiente? Festival, May 27-June 6.The festival, presented by CNN en Español, will feature three programs.
ASO Announces Pay Cuts, Hiring Freeze In 2009, Effective 4/3
by BWW News Desk
- Apr 3, 2009
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's executive and artistic leadership, administration, and Orchestra musicians have taken steps to counter the tough economy. The ASO has announced pay cuts, furloughs, and a hiring freeze in the 2009 fiscal year, beginning with President and CEO Allison Vulgamore, who will take a minimum of 7% compensation reduction. Vice Presidents will take a 6% pay cut, and all other employees will take a 5% pay cut. These cuts will be effective beginning with the April 3, 2009 pay period, and will extend through May 31, 2009 - the end of the 2009 fiscal year.
Gabriela Montero Plays at Glenn Gould Studio 4/1 & 4/2
by BWW News Desk
- Apr 1, 2009
Pianist Gabriela Montero brings her compelling interpretive and improvisational artistry to the Glenn Gould Studio for two performances on Wednesday April 1 and Thursday April 2, both at 8 pm. She will perform a selection of her Baroque-inspired improvisations along with improvisations built on suggestions from the audience.
Lincoln Center Begins A Year-Long Celebration Of Its 50th Anniversary On May 11
by Reynard Loki
- Mar 30, 2009
On the morning of May 11, 2009, 50 years after that momentous occasion, Lincoln Center will begin a year-long celebration of its 50th anniversary with a special ceremony in the newly-transformed Alice Tully Hall. New York Philharmonic Music Director Alan Gilbert, acclaimed violinist Itzhak Perlman with alumni from The Perlman Music Program, Tony Award-winning opera star Paulo Szot, jazz icon Wynton Marsalis with members of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, and The Juilliard Orchestra are among those scheduled to perform in a program that celebrates the past 50 years and looks to the next generation of Lincoln Center's artists and audiences. In the audience of this private event will be elected officials, performing artists, civic and community representatives, and leaders from all 12 Lincoln Center resident organizations.
A.C.T. Presents WAR MUSIC 3/26 Thru 4/26
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 26, 2009
American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) presents the world premiere of a visionary work of epic proportions, War Music, adapted and directed by Lillian Groag (A.C.T.'s The Rivals) based on Christopher Logue's ravishing translation of the Iliad. In a wildly theatrical, totally modern interpretation of one of the mightiest conflicts of all time, Groag reignites the wrath of Greek warrior Achilles against his archrival, Agamemnon.
Lincoln Center Announces Summer Line-up
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Mar 25, 2009
As Lincoln Center marks its 50th Anniversary, its renowned summer programs return featuring hundreds of performances by world-class artists, ensembles, and productions both inside its storied halls and outdoors in its public spaces.
Program Announced For Mostly Mozart Festival, Runs 7/28-8/22
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Mar 24, 2009
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.
ASO Announces Pay Cuts, Hiring Freeze In 2009, Effective 4/3
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Mar 19, 2009
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's executive and artistic leadership, administration, and Orchestra musicians have taken steps to counter the tough economy. The ASO has announced pay cuts, furloughs, and a hiring freeze in the 2009 fiscal year, beginning with President and CEO Allison Vulgamore, who will take a minimum of 7% compensation reduction. Vice Presidents will take a 6% pay cut, and all other employees will take a 5% pay cut. These cuts will be effective beginning with the April 3, 2009 pay period, and will extend through May 31, 2009 - the end of the 2009 fiscal year.
Yo-Yo Ma & Silk Road Perform At Roy Thomson Hall 3/19, 3/20
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 19, 2009
World-famous cellist Yo-Yo Ma and The Silk Road Ensemble, a multi-cultural collective of international musicians, will perform two different programs at Roy Thomson Hall on Thursday, March 19 and Friday, March 20, both at 8:00 pm. Each performance will feature ancestral and newly commissioned works, and take listeners on an intriguing musical journey inspired by the rich heritage of the legendary Silk Road.
Jim Caruso's Cast Party Welcomes John Bucchino & Friends 3/9
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 9, 2009
Jim Caruso's Cast Party is thrilled to present the return of composer John Bucchino, along with some very talented associates, in 'John Bucchino & Friends,' part of the Nightlife Award-winning series Broadway at Birdland. The event will take place on Monday, March 9 at 7pm. Joining John onstage will be Brian Stokes Mitchell, Ann Hampton Callaway, Daisy Prince, Brian Lane Green, Jessica Phillips, Lucas Steele, Jamison Stern, Joan Almedilla, Jacqueline Hester, cellist Yair Evnine, and composers Justin Paul and Benj Pasek.
Gabriela Montero Plays at Glenn Gould Studio 4/1 & 4/2
by Eddie Varley
- Mar 4, 2009
Pianist Gabriela Montero brings her compelling interpretive and improvisational artistry to the Glenn Gould Studio for two performances on Wednesday April 1 and Thursday April 2, both at 8 pm. She will perform a selection of her Baroque-inspired improvisations along with improvisations built on suggestions from the audience.
A.C.T. Presents WAR MUSIC 3/26 Thru 4/26
by Eddie Varley
- Feb 24, 2009
American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) presents the world premiere of a visionary work of epic proportions, War Music, adapted and directed by Lillian Groag (A.C.T.'s The Rivals) based on Christopher Logue's ravishing translation of the Iliad. In a wildly theatrical, totally modern interpretation of one of the mightiest conflicts of all time, Groag reignites the wrath of Greek warrior Achilles against his archrival, Agamemnon.
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