Tag: performing arts
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After 3 firsts, the Va. Nat’l Ballet brings “Snow White” to life | Lifestyles
The Virginia National Ballet presented a trio of premieres in February with two performances at the Hylton Performing Arts Center. All were choreographed and directed by ... -
Ukrainian ballet director in the Twin Cities puts her pain in the performance – WCCO
CHANHASSEN, Minn. (WCCO) — A Ukrainian ballet teacher has made a name for herself in the Twin Cities over the past two decades. Julia Levina has ... -
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 ... -
Future ! Originality reigns in Ballet Vero’s “Symphonic Dances” – 32963
Konverjdans returns to the area to dance with Ballet Vero Beach’s “Symphonic Dances” program this weekend. The program includes the “Pastoral Symphony” by artistic director Adam ... -
Celebrate 90 years of John Williams with the Minot Symphony Orchestra | News, Sports, Jobs
The Minot Symphony Orchestra invites the public to an evening celebrating one of America’s most accomplished composers, John Williams, on Saturday, March 5. A ... -
Canyon Concert Ballet hires new artistic director
The Canyon Concert Ballet (CCB) has announced a new artistic director, Michael Pappalardo. Michael began his classical training at the Janice Heale School of Dance in ... -
Oregon Ballet Theater takes a bite out of ‘Dracula’
Lights! Music! Dancers! Countryside! Costumes! Action! (a ton! in the air and on stage!) These are all essential elements of Dracula, ballet, choreographed and more by ... -
Get to know Love Light Orchestra, Memphis’ rhythm and blues big band
Love Light Orchestra, Memphis’ rhythm and blues big band, returns to the stage this week for the first time in two years. The band’s concert on ... -
Photo Gallery: Dedicated to Dance, UTRGV’s Ballet Folklórico Brings Back Performances of Alegría
EDINBURGH — University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s Ballet Folklórico staged the opening night of a multi-show program at the University of Edinburgh’s Performing Arts Complex ... -
The Ballet Theater of Maryland presents MOMENTUM this month
The Ballet Theater of Maryland will present Momentum at Maryland Hall (February 25-27) and the PGCC Center for Performing Arts (March 12). This mixed repertoire production ... -
Alexei Ratmansky, his reconstruction of “Swan Lake” and his long-awaited premiere by the Miami City Ballet
Carlos Quenedit and Katia Carranza as Siegfried and Odette in “Swan Lake” by Alexei Ratmansky. Gary James Courtesy of Miami City Ballet Alexei Ratmansky’s recreation of ... -
Palm Beach Opera Returns to Kravis Center with Bizet’s Iconic “Carmen” | News
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida., January 27, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Palm Beach Opera’s vibrant and lavish production of “Carmen,” one of the world’s most popular operas, will ... -
The ballet company represents Mexican folklore on the UCA stage
In entertainment, events and the arts this weekend: DANCE: Folk Ballet “Ballet Folklorico de Mexico by Amalia Hernandez” will be on stage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday ... -
Youth highlighted as they are showcased by the Solano Symphony Orchestra
VACAVILLE — The Solano Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Maestro Semyon Lohss, will showcase the musical talent of young local performers at its annual Tribute ... -
SF Ballet appoints Tamara Rojo as artistic director, succeeding Helgi Tomasson
Tamara Rojo has been appointed artistic director of the San Francisco Ballet. Photo: Karolina Kuras Tamara Rojo, the dynamic and inventive Spanish ballerina who has been ... -
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 ... -
‘Listen boldly’ as the conductor is a guest of the Greenwich Symphony Orchestra
GREENWICH – One of the world’s best female conductors will hold the baton as the Greenwich Symphony Orchestra takes the stage for their next concert. Conductor ... -
The story of a ballet dancer | Rebecca Nugent returns to Humboldt County to star in ‘The Nutcracker’ – Times-Standard
This holiday season, Rebecca Nugent has played two different roles in two different productions of “The Nutcracker” in two different cities. The 25-year-old dancer portrayed Clara ... -
Featured in ‘The Nutcracker’, a Reno High Senior Graduation Summit
Ever since she started dancing at the age of 7, Mya Dunlap has dreamed of playing Clara in Nutcracker. Now 17, the Reno high school student ... -
The Miami City Ballet’s Nutcracker is an exquisite production
The Miami City Ballet is performing “The Nutcracker of George Balanchine” at venues across South Florida this holiday season. ALEXANDER IZILIAEV “The Nutcracker†is a holiday ... -
Waterville Opera House plans Enter the Haggis concert in February
Enter the Haggis Courtesy of Enter The Haggis The Waterville Opera House will present Enter the Haggis at 8 p.m. on Friday, February 4 at 1 ... -
NPAC to host “The Nutcracker” by Chattanooga Ballet | Lifestyles
More than 25 local youth will join the five professional members of the Chattanooga Ballet Company, students and guest artists in this year’s production of Tchaikovsky’s ... -
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 ... -
Toledo String Symphony Orchestra to perform at Napoleon’s St. Paul’s Lutheran Church | Local news
NAPOLEON – The Toledo String Symphony Orchestra will perform a Christmas concert at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Napoleon Township on December 15 at 7:30 p.m. ... -
Black Diamond Ballet will perform “The Nutcracker”
Presenting a holiday tradition has been a labor of love for Black Diamond Ballet Artistic Director Sharon Sobel Idul. After nearly two years in cinemas, the ... -
Lubbock Symphony presents Handel’s “Messiah” | KLBK | KAMC
The Lubbock Chorale, the First United Methodist Church Chancel Choir and soloists join the LSO to perform the holiday tradition. The following is a press release ... -
Piper’s Opera House in Virginia City Hosts ‘A Comstock Christmas Carol’ This Holiday Season | Carson City Nevada News
Event date: Repeats every day until Sunday, December 12, 2021. December 10, 2021 (All day) December 11, 2021 (All day) December 12, 2021 (All day) The ... -
He’s been in “The Nutcracker” for 22 years, and as the Boston Ballet returns to the Opera stage, he’s ready to jump again.
From Clara’s mischievous little brother, Fritz, to the royal Snow King, Boston Ballet soloist Isaac Akiba played 13 different roles in the company’s acclaimed production “The ... -
Show and air dates announced for DIE FLEDERMAUS at Connecticut Lyric Opera
Connecticut Lyric Opera, in association with its partner, Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra, will present three performances of Johann Strauss’ comedy operetta “Die Fledermaus” in New Britain, ... -
San Anselmo ballet school sets up transition – Marin Independent Journal
Wilhelmina Frankfurt, a former New York City Ballet dancer, has been hired as co-artistic director of the Stapleton School of Performing Arts in San Anselmo. Virginia ... -
Tickets are on sale for “The Nutcracker” with live productions at the Stevens Center from December 10 to 19
Tickets are on sale for “The Nutcracker,†a beloved UNCSA holiday tradition, with 11 live performances at Historic Stevens in downtown Winston-Salem, December 10-19, and the ... -
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 ... -
IBC’s ‘Nutcracker’ magic returns to the Palladium
October 2021 Carmel’s internationally renowned Indiana Conservatory of Ballet (IBC) presents its beloved annual tradition, “The Nutcracker,” and once again performs on stage at the Palladium ... -
United Kingdom Symphony Orchestra to present Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5, Baber’s “Frankenstein”
LEXINGTON, Ky. (October 26, 2021) – Fancy a musical debut for your holiday weekend? Join the University of Kentucky Symphony Orchestra for an evening of thrilling ... -
OKC Ballet is back
The Oklahoma City Ballet is back and getting ready for its 50th anniversary showcase. Shows that have been on pandemic hiatus since March 2020 are advancing. ... -
“Hard as a rock” – Quartier des arts de NoHo
Luminario Ballet presents “Hard As A Rock” on Sunday, November 21, 2021. After almost two years, Luminario Ballet is BACK! Harder, faster, higher and more exciting ... -
Sarasota Ballet returns to live performances with world premiere
In creating a new room to welcome audiences back to the Sarasota Ballet after a long hiatus from the coronavirus pandemic, resident choreographer Ricardo Graziano was ... -
Black choreographer makes history at New York City Ballet
On September 30, talented young black choreographer Sidra Bell made history when her new ballet was one of two world premieres in a program featuring exciting ... -
Talented young dancer from Milton Keynes wins role with English National Ballet
A young dancer from Bletchley has been selected to dance in The Nutcracker with the English National Ballet 13-year-old Caitlin Le Roux will join the cast ... -
A photographic opera from Mewar’s tribal dance tradition
New Delhi Almost ten years ago, an American artist-photographer moved his studio to Varda near Udaipur. What struck him, while capturing the rural communities there, was ... -
Greek festival, opera, John Legend
It’s a week of great music in the historic city, with First Coast Opera opening a new season and John Legend appearing on The Amp. But ... -
“Stewart Copeland: Police Deranged for Orchestra” – NoHo Arts District
“Stewart Copeland: Police Deranged for Orchestra” is an energetic orchestral celebration of legendary rock star, composer and founder of The Police, Stewart Copeland, with Grammy Award-winning ... -
Original member of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra in Tulsa to teach the next generation of musicians
An original member of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra teaches a new generation of musicians in Green Country. Mark Wood hosted a workshop with students from the Tulsa ... -
UNLV Wind Orchestra Presents “The Children of Fatima” October 7 | Information Center
The UNLV Wind Orchestra is pleased to present the world premiere of “Children of Fatima”, composed by music teacher Anthony LaBounty, at 7:30 pm on Thursday, ... -
FeelitLIVE announces America’s Got Choirs
MENLO PARK, Calif., September 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – FeelitLIVE, Inc., the creators of the virtual and hybrid event platform FeelitLIVE, have announced America has choirsMT ... -
Normalcy returns to the performing arts world, safety remains a priority | Arts-and-theater
For the city’s leading for-profit performing arts company, Celebrity Attractions, which has brought Broadway touring productions such as “Hamilton”, “The Lion King” and “Wicked” to Tulsa ... -
The conductor and general manager of the Cœur d’Alene orchestra leave for positions elsewhere
Coeur d’Alene Symphony Music Director and Conductor Jan Pellant and Executive Director Dr. Holly Blanchette have left the organization to take on new roles. Pellant officially ... -
Pacific Northwest Ballet is back for live performances at McCaw Hall
In spring 2020, Pacific Northwest Ballet was preparing for its fourth performance of the season, Thousand pieces. Resident choreographer Alejandro Cerrudo’s highly anticipated premiere was a ... -
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 ... -
The New Orleans Jazz Orchestra will pay tribute to Allen Toussaint in Lafayette
It’ll be a true southern night when the Grammy Award-winning New Orleans Jazz Orchestra (NOJO) take the stage at Lafayette’s Heymann Performing Arts Center for a ... -
The 2021 Spokane Arts Award recipients are Inland Northwest Opera, Stage Left Theater, Kate Lebo and Darrien Mack
Spokane Arts announced the recipients of its 2021 Arts Awards on Saturday at a small private celebration for the nominees, as the full event was canceled ... -
“The Nutcracker” at the Philadelphia Academy of Music and more dance for fall 2021
This fall is the long-awaited rendezvous for dancers and the public. BalletX kicked off the season with a recreation of the troupe’s 2014 production Sunset, o639 ... -
Canadian Opera Company adds three in-person productions to its 2021/2022 season lineup
The Canadian Opera Company invites the public to three new productions on stage at the Four Seasons Center for the Performing Arts, as part of its ... -
The Westchester Ballet Company’s Nutcracker to Make Bronx Debut for Annual Holiday Performances
December 17, 18 and 19 Lehman Center for the Performing Arts confirmed as 2021 location Photo courtesy of WBC Ossining-based Westchester Ballet Company (WBC), one of ... -
Renee Fleming and the Columbus Symphony team up for a concert
As one of the most acclaimed contemporary opera singers, soprano Renee Fleming has had a taste of every major role. Thirty years ago, in March, when ... -
Former Boulder musicians reflect on their first September 11 anniversary tribute in 2002
On September 11, 2002, conductors around the world commemorated the first anniversary of September 11 by dropping batons at 8:46 a.m. sharp in each time zone, ... -
Fall Arts: Charlotte’s Ballet and Opera Return Amid COVID-19
READ MORE Fall Art Stories 2021 The Observer’s annual Fall Arts Guide examines how members of various arts and culture groups have resisted COVID and what ... -
Florida Grand Opera and Miami City Ballet among venues that will require negative COVID testing for audiences | Coronavirus
Beginning with the season opening concert on Wednesday, September 22 by Firefall, Pure Prairie League and Orleans at the Parker, Broward Center for the Performing Arts ... -
Hmong story first described in ballet
Her new production is called “Diaspora: A Mother’s Elegy” and shares her mother’s life story. “My mother is from a small village in Laos. During the ... -
Opera Australia appoints new CEO
Fiona Allan has been appointed the new Managing Director of Opera Australia. She will assume the role by the end of 2021, with Rory Jeffes – ... -
Colorado Ballet’s 2021-22 Season Presents The Return of “The Nutcracker”
Colorado’s holiday season favorite, “The Nutcracker” is back with all new sets and costumes. DENVER – The Colorado Ballet is gearing up for its 61st anniversary ... -
DAM for the Performing Arts: The Philadelphia Orchestra Shows Us How | censhare | Open mic
An inspiring story of how one of the world’s most prominent orchestras uses its centralized digital asset management (DAM) system to break down silos and digitize ... -
YSO conductors of the 2021-22 season compete for the top position | News, Sports, Jobs
YOUNGSTOWN – Five guest conductors who will lead the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra in 2021-2022 will be considered to replace Randall Craig Fleischer as musical director. Fleischer ... -
New York City Ballet returns to SPAC on Wednesday with dance, ideas and stories
Finally, the New York City Ballet is back at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center. Opening night is Wednesday with a new time of 7:30 p.m. “It’s ... -
Worthing / Fontwell dates for Tom’s Midnight Garden the ballet
July 14-15 – Beach House Grounds (Worthing), 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. July 16 – Denmans Garden, 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Producer Frances Livesey said: ... -
Austin Fireworks Show Expected 150K – Here’s What You Need To Know
AUSTIN (KXAN) – After last year’s July 4 celebration was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, Austin Symphony Orchestra CEO and Executive Director David Pratt was ... -
52nd Season of Ballet Philippines: Everything You Need to Know
2020 has been a difficult year for businesses, but it has been much more difficult for institutions and groups in the performing arts scene. With the ... -
First live opera performance confirmed for Cork Opera House on July 10
Cork Opera and Irish National Opera are joining forces to produce and present a pilot event at Cork Opera on Saturday 10 July. The event will ... -
Glyndebourne Announces Freelance Fund and 2022 Season Programming Launch
Glyndebourne announced the launch of the Glyndebourne Freelancer Fund, intended to support freelancers in the performing arts industry and help them recover from the economic damage ... -
Kennesaw State graduate books concert as Georgia Symphony Orchestra executive director
KENNESAW, Georgia (June 3, 2021) – Taylor Rambo is a longtime musician and performer. Although he always knew his career would be in the arts, Kennesaw ... -
The Royal Ballet will present the new short film LYSSA
The Royal Ballet continues its commitment to create engaging digital content with a new cinematic collaboration with the choreographer Lynne Page, his first job for the ... -
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 ... -
BJSO plans full season with The Nutcracker Ballet in December | Local News
BELOIT – Despite a trying year due to the pandemic and fundraising challenges, Beloit Janesville Symphony Orchestra (BJSO) is back with a full season of performances, ... -
The Pittsburgh Ballet Theater launches a series of open-air shows at Schenley Park – CBS Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The show must go on – even if he’s outside. This week, the Pittsburgh Ballet Theater rolled out its mobile outdoor stage. Since ... -
Report offers ideas for the Opera’s strategic plan | News, Sports, Jobs
Clarity Creations team members include (front row, from left): Carol Loja, Alexis Witkowski; (back row): Devin Wiencek and Adil Kadwa, as well as Rick Davis, executive ... -
Lexington Opera House announces 2021-2022 season
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Broadway and theater fans rejoice! The Lexington Opera House announced its 2021-22 season of Broadway Live and Variety Live on Thursday. Audiences will ... -
How the Beckman High Orchestra found the joy of playing together during COVID
It’s been quite a year. On March 7, 2020, the Beckman Orchestra had just finished performing at Segerstrom Hall and we were looking forward to our ... -
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 ... -
DePaul MFA graduate appointed Deputy Director of Grants and Partnerships at Joffrey Ballet
When the Covid-19 pandemic began, few industries lost their identity as quickly as the performing arts. Virtual performances have taken over all forms of the arts, ... -
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, ... -
AND THE VIII JOURNEY is streaming now from the Charlottesville Ballet
Join the Charlottesville Ballet for the world premiere of Keith Lee’s new play And the VIII Journeyed, presented at the historic Academy Center of the Arts ... -
With COVID adjustments, the curtain rises for in-person theater performances at Ridgefield
RIDGEFIELD – While other live theater venues temporarily pulled out of the industry due to COVID-related restrictions last March, A Contemporary Theater of Connecticut has never ... -
Manassas ballet dancer to retire after leading role in “Giselle” | Lifestyles
Since the age of 5, Julianne Russell dreamed of becoming a ballet dancer. And over the past 20 years, Russell has had a rewarding career as ... -
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 ... -
Rossini at drive-in as sci-fi opera returns
It almost sounds too good to be true after a Wagnerian-wide pandemic shutdown: Audiences watching a cast of singers enter the War Memorial Opera House here ... -
The San Antonio Children’s Ballet to perform to a live audience since the start of the pandemic
SAN ANTONIO – So much repetition and attention to detail is put into repeating each movement for a performance. That’s why when the Covid-19 pandemic hit, ... -
Dallas Opera House Launches Streaming Platform: thedallasopera.TV
thedallasopera.TV represents a new way of presentation and production for an opera company, beyond the performing arts. Tweet this “We are delighted that thedallasopera.TV is launched ...
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