Tag: classical music
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stunning portraits of the Brixton Chamber Orchestra taken around Brixton – Brixton Buzz
The Brixton Chamber Orchestra (BCO) is in and from Brixton, welcomed and enjoyed by the people who live in and around the area. Through their pop-up ... -
The charity which supported the ballet and the opera of Saint-Petersburg closes its doors | Russia
A British charity set up to support one of Russia’s oldest theaters has closed. The Anglo-Russian Opera and Ballet Trust, founded in 1992, has raised millions ... -
Cultural rallies for Ukraine in Berlin
After a minute of silence, the national anthem of Ukraine sounded Sunday morning at the Berlin State Opera in the city center. The event was part ... -
South Bend Symphony performs Farkle McBride from Lithgow to Notre Dame
Alastair Willis can identify with Farkle McBride. The musical director of the South Bend Symphony Orchestra, like the protagonist of “The Remarkable Farkle McBride,” switched from ... -
Oksana Lyniv, director of the Youth Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine, calls for help
(Photo credit: Olivier Wolf) Oksana Lyniv is the founder, conductor and artistic director of the YSouth Ukrainian Symphony Orchestra and founder and artistic director of LvivMozArt ... -
Return of Guest Conductor Sameer Patel – Works by Higdon, Mozart, Sibelius – Knoxville Arts
Masterpieces from the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra with Guest Conductor Sameer PatelTennessee Theater, 604 S. Gay Street in downtown KnoxvilleThursday and Friday, February 17 and 18, 7:30 ... -
The Malta Philharmonic Orchestra on its way to Dubai
The Malta Philharmonic will perform at the grand opening of the Middle East Symphony Festival and then at four more concerts as the orchestra returns to ... -
Conductor José Valencia is delighted to play Beethoven’s Fifth
February 3—José Valencia, conductor and artistic director of the Kokomo Symphony Orchestra, says people are often disappointed by his answer when they ask him for his ... -
Orchestra Noir Helps Launch Black History Month in Roswell
Orchestra Noir Helps Launch Black History Month in Roswell Orchestra Noir, one of the nation’s best-known orchestras, will take the stage in Roswell on Friday to ... -
Terry Teachout, art critic with a wide range, dies at 65
Terry Teachout, a cultural critic who, in his columns for the Wall Street Journal, Daily News and other publications, has put his global intelligence to work ... -
Don’t ask Keri-Lynn Wilson to be a female conductor
Decades ago, when the English goat maestro Sir Thomas Beecham was asked what he thought of women conductors, he recalled what the 18th century writer and ... -
Tulsa Youth Symphony Orchestra conductor Ron Wheeler looks back on 50-year career | Arts-and-theater
And although the majority of TYSO alumni may not make a living from music, the skills they have learned from being part of such an ensemble, ... -
After composing for the best artists, the conductor finds his own voice
Tomer Addadi has spent most of his 39 years studying and playing classical music, but the sounds he loves the most are a combination of classic, ... -
Classical music “February Fest” returns to Egg Harbor
PORT OF THE EGG, Wis. (WFRV) – The Peninsula Music Festival will once again present three classical music concerts as part of its “February Fest†in ... -
OVERVIEW | Met Opera Live In HD Winter / Spring 2022 returns with delicious lineup
Isabel Leonard in the title role and Emily D’Angelo as Prince Charming in Massenet’s Cinderella at the Metropolitan Opera. (Photo: Karen Almond Met Opera) If I ... -
SunLive – Kiwi Music Scholarship Recipients Shine
The numerous performance restrictions imposed by Covid-19 have not appeased the zeal of the seven young recipients of this year’s Kiwi music scholarship. Western Bay of ... -
The best classical music of Fiona Maddocks in 2021 | Classical music
WWe were hoping that this would be the year when everything went well: that concert halls would buzz with full crowds; that musicians would return to ... -
Vacation South Bend Symphony Orchestra Morris Performing Arts Center
The Boston Pops remain the gold standard in how to do symphonic pop concerts. Especially during the tenure of conductor Arthur Fiedler, the Boston Pops lent ... -
Rhoda introduces opera to schools in Kenya
Music Rhoda introduces opera to schools in Kenya Friday 12 November 2021 Opera singer, producer and director Rhoda Ondeng Wilhelmsen. PHOTO | BOWL By BILL ODIDIMore ... -
German conductor to perform, train in Turkey
ISTANBUL German conductor Frieder Bernius will perform in Turkey, the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced on November 4. class = “cf”> Bernius, founder and ... -
Virginia Native auditions for musical director of the Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra
Conductor and Music Director Michael Butterman will audition as the final nominee for the new Music Director of the Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra, (Courtesy Michael Butterman) WILLIAMSBURG ... -
The largest orchestra in the history of the Poway Symphony opens a new season in November
Symphonies, concertos and popular favorites will once again adorn the Poway Symphony Orchestra hall for the 2021-22 season. The concert hall has been closed since 2019 ... -
After 24 years, a conductor returns to the Met Opera
It is also one of the simplest pages musically. It does not have the contrapuntal richness of the rest of the work; it’s like Sachs is ... -
DW Festival Concert presents the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra | Music | DW
It used to be so mundane: going to an orchestral concert, settling in to your seat alongside thousands of other strangers, waiting for the stage lights ... -
Kevin Rhodes leads the Springfield Orchestra in a comeback at Symphony Hall (review)
SPRINGFIELD – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno usually doesn’t take the stage at symphony concerts unless he conducts a number like a lark, but Friday night was ... -
Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra prepares for first concert in nineteen months
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – Tuning their instruments together for the first time in nineteen months. The Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra had its first practice since the pandemic ... -
Roxey Ballet Presents “The Nutcracker” with In-Person and Live Options
NEW | CHARACTERISTICS | OVERVIEW | EVENTS originally published: 12/10/2021 (EWING, NJ) – Roxey Ballet will present the Nutcracker Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 November at ... -
Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra wins Dubai
The Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra first performed in Dubai last month during the 2021 InClassica International Music Festival. The four shows were organized by the European Foundation ... -
Carlisle Floyd, founding father of American opera, has died aged 95
American composer Carlisle Floyd, pictured in his first home, where he composed his best-known opera, Susannah, in Tallahassee, Florida in 2009. Scott Holstein | Tallahassee Magazine ... -
Orchestra returns for Everett concert after 19-month hiatus
MUKILTEO – The Pacifica Chamber Orchestra is back. The award-winning orchestra will open its 2021-2022 season with a concert on October 3 at Archbishop Murphy High ... -
The Springfield Symphony Orchestra is a constant source of pride for our region (Letters)
I was horrified to read recently that the future of the Springfield Symphony was in danger. The Symphony has provided exceptional classical music, family concerts, and ... -
Stream an opera rarity by a black composer (while you can)
Fancy a prestigious TV break for an evening? Good news: an important 20th century American opera is now available for streaming, after a rare staging this ... -
Living voices in harmony with Saleem Abboud Ashkar
One of the contrasting characteristics between Western classical music and Arabic music is the element of harmony. Although it is an integral part of Western sounds ... -
New Music Director Joins RPO For A Sneak Peek Of The New Season
ROCHESTER, NY – New musical director Andreas Delfs joined the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra on Wednesday for a taste of their season. Delfs started with RPO as ... -
Opera House plans its first live event this Saturday | News, Sports, Jobs
Duo Ekstasis The 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center presents its first indoor performance event on Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. with the incredible Ekstasis Duo ... -
Life of conductor Sergiu Celibidache to star in upcoming film
Sergiu Celibidache (Image courtesy: MediciTV) Under the direction of Sergiu Celibidache’s son Serge Ioan Celebidachi, “The Yellow Tie” is based on a screenplay written by Celebidachi ... -
Malta National Orchestra performs in Dubai
The Malta Philharmonic has just returned from its first international tour since the start of the pandemic. Lara zammit Dubai reports. The Malta Philharmonic Orchestra performed ... -
John Malkovich to star in The Yellow Tie as conductor Sergiu Celibidache
Malkovich to take on the role of maverick conductor Sergiu Celibidachi Image via Netflix Veteran actor and Oscar nominee John malkovich will put on the skin ... -
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra returns to Bass Performance Hall with expressive Dvorak
It was a relief to finally hear the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra at Bass Performance Hall. Last year, the FWSO were forced to perform in the ... -
Classical Music to See in Philadelphia in Fall 2021
As the pandemic dragged on last season, the silver lining was that audiences and presenters learned to be flexible. Concert dates have come and gone, safety ... -
Qatar Philharmonic to kick off season with “one-of-a-kind” concert – Doha News
Those fully vaccinated will now be able to enjoy Qatar’s best orchestra live. The Qatar Philharmonic is expected to stage a one-of-a-kind concert “with an exceptionally ... -
Will Liverman to perform at Park Avenue Armory
On October 10 and 11, Will Liverman will perform at the Park Avenue Armory in New York City. The baritone will give solo recitals alongside pianist ... -
It’s time to develop your team like an orchestra
The quality of a product largely depends on the expertise and capabilities of the team behind it. As a musician, I have experienced this by playing ... -
Palladium Brass Quintet to perform at the Fremont Opera House | Local News
Omaha’s Palladium Brass Quintet will perform at the Fremont Opera House next week. Far-right Steve Steager taught the group at Fremont Middle School for 33 years ... -
These western music graduates want you to try opera
When you think of opera, most people imagine a majestic theater filled with people dressed in fancy clothes and dramatic musical performances, but a group of ... -
Cape Cod Chamber Orchestra to host season launch and serenade concert
Cape Cod Chamber Orchestra, the Cape Town Professional Collaborative Orchestra, will present its 2021-22 Season Four Opening Show, OPEN CCCO: Season Kickoff & Serenade, on Sunday, ... -
Gramophone Orchestra of the Year 2021: the nominees, part 2
We discuss the runner-up five of the ten ensembles nominated for this year’s Orchestra of the Year award. With the open vote for Orchestra of the ... -
New conductor sees Canberra Youth Orchestra as a major player
Canberra Youth Orchestra’s new conductor, Louis Sharpe, has big plans for young ACT musicians. Photo: Music for Canberra. Canberra Youth Orchestra (CYO) new conductor Louis Sharpe ... -
Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra Performs Summermusik “Under the Stars” Concert Series
Eckart Preu, Music Director of the Cincinnati Chamber OrchestraPhoto: Philip Groshong Cincinnati Summermusik Chamber Orchestra Summer Festival returns from the pandemic shutdown from August 6, with ... -
Christina Aguilera Gets Brassy with LA Phil at Hollywood Bowl: Review
“Her voice – it’s like butter,” said a Hollywood Bowl boss on Friday night, using the familiar “SNL”-derived description of Barbra Streisand’s voice and applying it ... -
Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony Returns to Concert Hall with “Bang” in September | Local News
Wcfsymphony Conductpr Jason Weinberger at the podium COURTESY PHOTO On October 16, the orchestra returns to the Brown Derby Ballroom in downtown Waterloo with a small ... -
Well done! Vail Music Festival and Philadelphia Orchestra announce extension to 2026
Well done! The Vail Music Festival has announced that it has extended its contract with the Philadelphia Orchestra, which will continue its annual residency at the ... -
Kentucky Symphony Orchestra Expands Summer Series to Six Performances July 10-11
The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra has extended its traditional summer series from three to six performances in 2021. The KSO returns on Saturday evening to its longtime ... -
Takemitsu’s legendary ’82 concert set for CD release: The Asahi Shimbun
SAPPORO – For the lucky few who attended a live performance on June 27, 1982 by the Sapporo Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Hiroyuki Iwaki, ... -
EMF Partners With Greensboro Opera For Special July 14 Concert | Music
Eastern Music Festival pianist Awadagin Pratt will be one of the star performers in a special July 14 concert between EMF and Greensboro Opera. Rob Davidson, ... -
“We must tell the story without bias in music” – classical composer writes short stories …
June 17, 2021, 12:06 PM | Updated: June 17, 2021, 13:49 Composer Shirley J Thompson is writing a new work for BSO Resound. Photo: Joy Grégoire ... -
THE SHOVEL | Toronto Symphony Orchestra to fully reopen in November
Gustavo Gimeno conducts TSO in a performance of “Firebird” (Photo: Stuart Lowe) The Toronto Symphony Orchestra announced its return to the stage on November 10, 2021. ... -
The Forelle Ensemble makes its debut
A new chamber band debuted in Sydney on Friday, June 11, joining a packed collection of ensembles. The Ensemble Forelle, quintet with piano, are the minnows ... -
The NJ Symphony Orchestra returns with a lively outdoor concert. A little thunder adds to the drama.
After a 466-day absence due to the coronavirus pandemic, members of the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra performed to a live audience Wednesday night in Newark. It ... -
Budapest Orchestra performs live concert from moving van
The Budapest Festival Orchestra wants to recover its audience. The prestigious orchestra, led by the famous composer Iván Fischer, took to the streets with this message: ... -
How a leading symphony orchestra narrowly avoided playing on the Titanic on …
June 9, 2021, 15:37 | Updated: Jun 9, 2021, 3:47 PM The story of the orchestra that was to play on the Titanic. Image: Getty The ... -
Free Patriotic Concert Ensemble for the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
Darryl Bayer, artistic director of the Woodlands Symphony Orchestra, said the 8 p.m. event will be a varied musical exploration of Americana and the United States ... -
Timeline: A Conversation with Jaime Laredo
Jaime Laredo is a world-renowned violinist and conductor. I had the chance to speak with him via Zoom recently, as we celebrate his 80th birthday and ... -
The open-air opera returns for the public
Mid Wales Opera (MWO) has played a plethora of dates for outdoor performances since coronavirus restrictions were relaxed and the last performance was at Bishop’s Castle ... -
The Proms Return: the oldest and biggest festival of the summer is online
Maxim Emelyanychev, 32, New Principal Conductor of Scottish Chamber Orchestra, to Conduct All-Mozart Program | Credit: Manuel Vaca The first in the world to “stream†the ... -
Adelaide Symphony Orchestra announces the second part of its 2021 season
The Adelaide Symphony Orchestra has announced the second half of its 2021 season (its 85th year), starting in July. The new season features performances from some ... -
The role of an orchestra is not above all to reflect contemporary society
May 20, Spotlight published an article written for us by Ciaran Frame on his Live Music Report 2020, in which he reviewed last year’s musical offerings ... -
Maria Nauen talks about her life as a conductor, author and educator ahead of BICO anniversary concerts
As Beijingers know, Beijing offers some of the most spectacular cultural events in the world. Next month we will have another opportunity to witness the performances ... -
The organ towers above the orchestra concert at Verizon Hall
by Michael Caruso The two most recent Philadelphia Orchestra “virtual†concerts were short-lived but interesting in repertoire. The first, heard the first weekend in May, featured ... -
A season of change for classical music, opera and dance | Life and entertainment
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – As the summer art scene quickly approaches, I offer some advice. Buy your tickets early. A second tip is to learn to ... -
Konstantin Shamray, ANAM Orchestra, Sophie Rowell and Harry Ward (Musica Viva)
Alfred Schnittke’s polystylist music strikes a chord with Australian pianist Konstantin Shamray. Although he was barely a teenager from Siberia when the German-Soviet composer died in ... -
An unknown season of classical music, opera and live dance
With the summer art scene almost upon us, I offer a tip. Buy your tickets early. A second tip is to learn to love your GPS, ... -
The Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra to Perform in Public Tonight – WHIO TV 7 and WHIO Radio
DAYTON – The Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra (DPO) to perform its revamped 2020-2021 season for a live audience Saturday at 6 p.m. The performance is titled Beethoven ... -
From Idaho Farm Fields to the Opera Stage | Arts
ONTARIO – Cecilia Violetta Lopez comes from a family of musicians. She remembers her grandmother in Mexico bursting with song when she is summoned by a ...
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