Sporting 300 voices (ages 6-18), the St. Louis Children’s Choir performs holiday songs from around the world in a program called âThe Light of the Worldâ. Guest singer Peter Meredith joins star choirs, which include Music Makers, Children’s Choir 1B, Concert Choir and Young Men’s Chorus. Saint-Louis Philharmonic When 7:30 …
Read More »Glacier Symphony premieres conductor John Zoltek’s cello concerto
The 39th season of the Glacier Symphony and Chorale celebrates the 25th anniversary of Maestro John Zoltek’s leadership as Music Director and Conductor with the upcoming concert titled âIlluminationâ on November 20-21. The concert will feature the world premiere of Zoltek’s new cello concerto composition, “Through Tamarack and Pine,” written …
Read More »It was difficult to score music for Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana – Cinema express
Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana (GGVV) marks the 11th film by musical director Midhun Mukundan and his second film with director and lead actor Raj B Shetty, with whom he worked in Ondu Motteya Kathe. Midhun composed four songs for the film, produced under the Lighter Buddha Films banner, and is …
Read More »Radio and music mainstay Brad McNally dies in battle with cancer
Brad McNally lost his battle with brain cancer over the weekend, passing away in a Perth hospital. McNally had been battling the disease since her diagnosis in 2016. McNally started his career in Canada and then worked in Sweden, Ireland and Finland before settling in Australia. In Australia he worked …
Read More »David Lindsay-Abaire and Jeanine Tesori’s Kimberly Akimbo Begins Off-Broadway November 6 Previews
The world premiere of David Lindsay-Abaire and Jeanine Tesori Kimberly Akimbo premieres November 6 at the Linda Gross Theater of the Atlantic Theater Company. Based on the eponymous play by Lindsay-Abaire, the musical stars Tony winner Victoria Clark (Light in the Piazza) in the title role, with an opening night …
Read More »PUMP BOYS & DINETTES of the Porchlight Music Theater opens tomorrow
Premium Musical theater under the porch returns to live performances and the launch of its 27th mainstage season with Pump Boys & Dinettes, which runs now through December 12 at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn St. Created by John Foley +, Mark Hardwick +, winner …
Read More »Teen Cherokee in pursuit of musical dreams | Music
TAHLEQUAH – Relatively new to opera drama, Leah Armstrong is studying art with other members of the Tulsa Youth Opera this season. Armstrong, a 14-year-old Cherokee Nation citizen of Tahlequah, was accepted into youth opera in August after performing for music director Aaron Beck. She sang an Italian tune, “Lasciatemi …
Read More »Signature search | About the city
It’s been two years since Tulsa Community College opened the position of Artistic Director for Signature Symphony. Although the pandemic has prolonged the process, the search for the next leader of TCC’s Professional Residency Orchestra Program has presented new opportunities such as guest-led performances and virtual concerts, according to Kelly …
Read More »OnStage Woodward schedules auditions for “Newsies, The Musical” | Local News
OnStage Woodward is hosting auditions for Disney’s “Newsies, The Musical” on Thursday, November 4 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at Woodward First United Methodist Church. Another round of open hearings will take place on Sunday, November 7 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. “The show is based on the …
Read More »Camp Catawba commemorated with a new sign
Written by Bill Fisher New Posted: 29 October 2021 Earlier this month, the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation and Blue Ridge Conservancy unveiled a billboard along the Middle Fork Greenway in Blowing Rock, NC to commemorate Camp Catawba and the work of the Director from the camp, Dr Vera Lachmann, a …
Read More »Peninsula Symphonic Band honors local veterans
The Peninsula Symphonic Band will honor local veterans during its free concert on November 11 at 7 p.m. at the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 1756 Michigan St. in Sturgeon Bay. After a interruption due to pandemic year-and-a-half, the band started rehearsals in June and performed a July concert in …
Read More »Congratulations are music to GSO’s ears | Lifestyles
BATAVIA – It may have a slightly different name than it did when it first started, but the Genesee Symphony Orchestra (GSO) 75th anniversary celebration continued with the recognition of the Batavia City Council on Monday evening. âIn 1947 the Batavia Civic Orchestra, later renamed the Genesee Symphony Orchestra, was …
Read More »Celebrate and sing
âAt The Crossroads,â the second part of Emmanuel Music’s season opener, continued its âFolk Tales and Mythsâ themed arc to a large extent, but only completely if you squinted. It also explicitly and implicitly celebrated the ensemble’s own “folk” in repertoire and staff. The event, given live at Emmanuel Church …
Read More »In ‘Hadestown’ at Kennedy Center, a wildly exciting theatrical carnival
If you haven’t reviewed your Greek mythology lately, you’re sorry. But you may remember the parable of the doomed lovers Orpheus and Eurydice, and of Hades and Persephone, whom he forced to live with him in hell for half the year and in the sun for the other. half – …
Read More »FSU College of Music Presents Mozart’s Classical Opera Over Halloween Weekend
The Opera House at Florida State University’s College of Music will present one of Mozart’s most beloved and beautiful masterpieces on Halloween weekend with iconic music that focuses on love, virtue and the triumph of good over evil. âDie Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute)â tells the story of an innocent young …
Read More »“Fall Bach”: Sullivan shares Bach organ recital at Christ Church on November 7th
By Pam Johnson / Zip06.com ⢠10/20/2021 8:30 AM EST For Mark Sullivan and church leaders, a somewhat playful tone underlies the program name of his solo public organ recital, “Fall Bach,” which will take place on Sunday, November 7 from 4 to 5 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church in …
Read More »“Music at the Westin” Event Features Chicago Cabaret Artist
Chicago cabaret singer Caryn Caffarelli will perform at the Westin on October 21 as part of the Cayman Arts Festival schedule. The Cayman Arts Festival is known for its âMusic in the Libraryâ events, but this Thursday, October 21, it is moving to the Seven Mile Strip to become âMusic …
Read More »A Noblesville High School graduate returns home to take on a new position as Executive Director of Noblesville Main Street • Current Publishing
Kate Baker was born and raised in Noblesville. She calls the community of Noblesville her rock. So it seems fitting that the 41-year-old resident is the new general manager of Noblesville Main Street. According to its website, Noblesville Main Street is a nonprofit working to enrich the culture and community …
Read More »Avenue des Arts – Bel Canto Choir
Avenue des Arts – Bel Canto Choir Bel Canto Chorus Music Director Richard Hynson joins Chernéy Amhara to talk about the choir’s upcoming concert Updated: 09:26 CDT Oct 16, 2021 Hide transcription Show transcript CHERY: LOOKING TO THE FUTURE THIS MORNING, WE ARE JOINED BY RICHARD, THE MUSIC DIRECTOR OF …
Read More »Review of the film “The most eligible baccalaureate”: Narration without direction
Film: Most eligible BachelorEvaluation: 2.5 / 5Banner: GA2 Pictures To throw: Akhil Akkineni, Pooja Hegde, Vennela Kishore, Murali Sharma, Aamani, JP, Esha Rebba, Vennela Kishore and others Music: Gopi Sundar Cinematography: Pradeesh M Varma Editor: Marthand K Venkatesh Art: Avinash kolla Producers: Rabbit Vas, Vasu Varma Director: Bommarillu Bhaskar Release …
Read More »Britt Festival Orchestra Music Director Teddy Abrams named Conductor of the Year by Musical America
Musical america First appeared in print in 1898 and is America’s oldest classical music magazine. Since 1960, it has recognized stellar performers of classical music with its annual awards, recognizing excellence and artistic achievement in the arts and ranking among the highest honors in classical music. This year, Teddy Abrams …
Read More »The city will honor the Genesee Symphony Orchestra 25 October | Local News
BATAVIA – The Genesee Symphony Orchestra (GSO), which turns 75, can expect recognition from the city later this month, City Council will recognize GSO in a proclamation that will be presented prior to its October 25 meeting at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall. …
Read More »Symphony in C Brass and Organist Matthew Smith in concert at Haddonfield on November 7th
NEW | CHARACTERISTICS | OVERVIEW | EVENTS originally published: 10/11/2021 (COLLINGSWOOD, NJ) – The Symphony in C Brass, a 10-piece ensemble will collaborate with organist Matthew Smith for a free concert at Haddonfield United Methodist Church on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. The concert will be conducted by …
Read More »Very happy that Tu Yahin Hai was pictured on Sanya Malhotra: Madhushree
The singer talks about her return to mainstream film music; denounces the unstable payment structure and minimum royalties for musicians Kabhi Neem Neem (Yuva; 2004), Kangnaa Re (Paheli; 2005) and Tu Bin Bataaye (Rang De Bansanti; 2006), the famous singer Madhushree is back in Hindi film music with Meenakshi Sundareshwar’s …
Read More »Beethoven’s last symphony completed by AI | Music | DW
Algorithms dominate our daily life. Whether driving, working or doing activities, we rely on artificial intelligence whether we realize it or not. For a long time, creativity was considered to be something that could only emerge from the human brain. But there are more and more signs that, like it …
Read More »Our Friday Best: Erykah Badu, Red Wing Festival, Cine Latino, Edo de Waart and more
Erykah BaduAfter two weekends at the Austin City Limits Festival, the mystical Dallas R&B hero heads to I-35 to play a few indoor dates, including his first full Twin Cities concert in over a decade (not counting a set too short at Soundset 2018). Praise abounded in its debut ACL …
Read More »JSU dedicates director’s tower to group legend
When friends and family think of DeLeath Rives, they think of the kindness and generosity he has shown people his entire life. âI have never met a more humble man in my entire life,â said Shannon Waites, a friend of the family. âHe brought people in, no matter where we …
Read More »The New England Repertory Orchestra prepares for the inaugural season
There is a new orchestra in the valley. NERO, the New England Repertory Orchestra, is founded and directed by Cailin Marcel Manson, and its inaugural season begins Friday, October 22 at 7 p.m. at All Saints Episcopal Church in South Hadley. Manson and his colleagues will play Beethoven’s Coriolan Overture, …
Read More »Longtime Voice of Letterman’s “Late Show” Alan Kalter Passes Away at 78
Alan Kalter, the announcer of the “Late Show With David Letterman” for twenty years and a participant in a ridiculous series of comic book pieces during that race, died Monday in a hospital in Stamford, Connecticut, where he lived. He was 78 years old. The death was announced by Rabbi …
Read More »In memory of Rochester’s influential conductor Roger Wilhelm | Musical features
Click to enlarge PHOTO PROVIDED Roger Wilhelm, who died Oct. 3 at age 84, was a titan in the Rochester choral music community. Rochester is a city rich in choirs and many singers mourn the death of one of its most influential leaders, Roger Wilhelm, who died on Sunday October …
Read More »Roger Daltrey and Teen Cancer America launch “The Real Me” podcast
(French West Vaughan) Roger Daltrey of The Who presents Pantheon And Teen Cancer America’s “The Real Me” podcast, which premieres Tuesday, October 5th. The new series follows the emotionally strong stories of young songwriters and performers with cancer who have found hope, healing and connection through music. Presented by Teen …
Read More »“Garden Flow”, an evening of music, light and dance at Sherman Gardens on October 16
Even on the calmest days, a garden is alive with movement. And an upcoming event Sherman Library and Gardens October 16 aims to explore and celebrate the abundant vibrancy of nature through dance. For one day only, the Botanical Garden of Corona del Mar presents ‘Garden Flow’, an immersive experience …
Read More »WIU Associate Professor of Music Affairs elected to University Music Society National Council – Western Illinois University News
The mission of the College Music Society (CMS) is to promote the teaching and learning of music, musical creativity and expression, research and dialogue, as well as diversity and interdisciplinary interaction. Consortium of musicians and academics from colleges, conservatories, universities and independents interested in all disciplines of music, the Society …
Read More »The controversial musical phenomenon turns 50
(RNS) – On March 25, 1971, in Gettysburg, Pa., A small private Lutheran college staged an illegal performance of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s rock opera “Jesus Christ Superstar. “ The stripped-down oratorio-style show was a wholly student-run endeavor featuring a physics major as musical director and faculty members …
Read More »Artist spotlight: Natalie Schmidt | Culture & Leisure
Natalie Schmidt is a major pre-medical major in Biomedical Engineering. She has participated in many music-related after-school programs throughout her college career: she was a freshman choir and music director of Sigma Alpha Iota (SAI), a professional music fraternity, in her second year. Schmidt has learned not to label his …
Read More »Conductor Miriam Burns Brings New Chamber Orchestra to Grace Church in the Plains | Lifestyles
Making The Plains a regional center for music and the arts, conductor Miriam Burns brings the new Paragon Philharmonia chamber orchestra to Grace Episcopal Church. The first concert, âA Joyous Beginningâ, will take place on Sunday 17 October at 5 pm, with the chamber orchestra performing Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. …
Read More »Childsplay Brings Animated Holiday Classic RUDOLPH THE RED NOSE REINDEER
Childsplay, one of the country’s leading theater companies for young audiences, presents a new holiday musical, RUDOLPH THE RED NOSE REINDEER, from November 7 to December 24 at the Herberger Theater Center. Tickets start at $ 13 and are on sale at childsplayaz.org/rudolph. The holiday classic soars off the screen …
Read More »Looking for something to do this weekend?
Looking for things to do in the Utica area this weekend? Here are a few options. 1. Hamilton College Performing Arts Continues the Fall Performing Arts Series with a free performance of Squonk Opera’s melee Saturday and Sunday October 2 and 3 at the Kennedy Center for Theater and Studio …
Read More »Review of “Fire Shut Up in My Bones”: a black composer at the Met, finally
Enthusiastic ovations at the end greeted Blanchard, jazz trumpeter best known for his scores for Spike Lee films, and Kasi Lemmons, the writer, director and actress who with “Fire” becomes the first black librettist of a work. interpreted by the Met in its history. It was exhilarating to see them …
Read More »Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra gears up for season opener
The Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra is gearing up for its season opening concert, which will take place on October 17th. The prchestra told us more: Join us on October 17 for the SMSO Opening Concert at the Howard Performing Arts Center, for an evening of music exploring and celebrating the …
Read More »How do Riccardo Muti and other “ageless” conductors defy the odds?
Riccardo Muti works with young conductor Chiya Amos in Tokyo | Credit: Satoshi Aoyagi / Tokyo Spring Festival At 80, Riccardo Muti has just extended his contract to conduct the Chicago Symphony during the 2022-2023 season, still earning a estimated at $ 3.5 million there every year. We will talk …
Read More »“Spiritual Medicine”: Orchestra Helps People With Dementia Write Music | Manchester
On paper, this may seem odd: the Manchester Camerata, one of Europe’s most renowned orchestras, and Gorton, the harsh suburb of Manchester where Shameless was filmed. Although a £ 100million regeneration project razed the boarded up shops and dilapidated cottages that formed the backdrop to Channel 4’s chaotic spectacle, the …
Read More »Car wash donation; Symphony Music Director – Loveland Reporter-Herald
Breeze Thru Car Wash reached its goal of raising over $ 19,000 for Larimer Search and Rescue on August 28 during its 12th annual one-day fundraiser for the organization. This year’s total helped Breeze Thru surpass the company’s 12-year goal of $ 100,000. Money raised this year will help cover …
Read More »Faith Briefs: St. Luke’s Episcopal Church bids farewell to Music Director – Salisbury Post
From staff reports Matthew Woods, director of music ministries at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, will conduct his final liturgy at the downtown church today. Woods is leaving St. Luke’s for a new position at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Laurel, Mississippi. Woods Woods has been organist and conductor at St. …
Read More »Springfield Symphony musicians stage their own concert amid battle over contract and orchestra’s future
SPRINGFIELD – Musicians of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra, who hasn’t given a full live concert since early March 2020, will finally be back on stage in mid-October, led by longtime musical director and conductor Kevin Rhodes at Springfield Symphony Hall for an evening of music by Beethoven, Dvorak, Tchaikovsky and …
Read More »WEIS Radio | Local and regional news, sports and weather »Gadsden State Music Director named quarter finalist for 2022 Music Educator Award
Dr. Matt Leder, Music Director and Instructor at Gadsden State Community College, is one of 10 music teachers from Alabama to be selected as quarter-finalists for the 2022 Music Educator Award presented by the Recording Academy and the Grammy Music Foundation. “I am incredibly honored to be recognized as a …
Read More »Andreas Delfs Makes Official Debut as Music Director of RPO in Impressive Concert | Music reviews
Click to enlarge PHOTO BY JACOB WALSH Principal violin Benjamin Beilman, conductor Andreas Delfs and the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra rehearse Jennifer Higdon’s Violin Concerto on September 22, 2021. The Andreas Delfs era has officially started for the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. On Thursday, Delfs conducted his first RPO Philharmonics concert as …
Read More »Muti Extends To 2022-2023 As Music Director Of Chicago Symphony
Conductor Riccardo Muti has extended his contract as Music Director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra by one year until the 2022-2023 season Through RONALD BLUM Associated Press September 23, 2021, 8:00 p.m. ⢠3 minutes to read Share on FacebookShare on twitterEmail this article CHICAGO – Absent from Chicago since …
Read More »Music faces a bleak future unless Brexit bureaucracy is reduced
Warning: Sir Simon Rattle says musicians starting their careers are having “a desperate time” (Getty Images / Mary Turner / Stringer) Sir Simon rattle said the future of music in this country is “bleak” unless something is done to reduce the Brexit paperwork stops the musicians on tour Europe. The …
Read More »Ojai Music Festival opens a new era with emerging talents
Here’s what was lost by moving the Ojai Music Festival from the second weekend in June to the third in September: The damn Delta variant stole a potential pink moment that could have given Ojai a unique end to the festival. The Sunday afternoon finale, still the busiest concert of …
Read More »SYV Chorale to sing heartily with new director
Dr Scott Glysson to begin rehearsals, audition September 28 for holiday concerts Staff report The Santa Ynez Valley Choir invites singers to beat the COVID-19 blues and join the choir and new music director, Dr. Scott Glysson, for holiday concert rehearsals in December. Young adult sopranos, violas, tenors and basses …
Read More »MusicNOW Festival returns to Cincinnati at Music Hall, September 24-25
MusicNOW is back. And again, it is presented in conjunction with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. You remember MusicNOW, don’t you? Created by Bryce Dessner (The National) from Cincinnati (The National) in 2006, it brought Cincinnati a who’s who of contemporary music. Some were based on rock. Some had a folkloric …
Read More »Mapping Georgetown: “There’s phenomenal jazz in this alley”
With Blues Alley in mind … To the delight of Georgetown residents and music lovers around the world, Blues Alley has reopened in its iconic lane at 1073 Wisconsin Ave. NW. So we thought this Georgetown Mapping story from local song star Changamiré would pay a fitting tribute. His story, …
Read More »Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra begins a new season
Joanna mac gregor Before the lockdown, the orchestra appointed Joanna MacGregor as their new musical director. Covid delayed its first season: but a year later its program was reinstated at the Brighton Dome Concert Hall and other venues across the city. Joanna came up with a program for the BPO …
Read More »DAVID SABELLA will perform “25CHICAGO25” at Feinstein’s / 54 Below on November 17th
David sabella in “25CHICAGO25”LIVE AT FEINSTEIN’S / 54 BELOWAND LIVE ON BROADWAYWORLD.COMNovember 17, 2021 – 7:00 PM âMost singers do what they can with their voices. David sabella does what he wants. “- Edward Rothstein, New York Times âTo attend one of his shows is to experience a master class …
Read More »Sports and live events return to Vancouver with vaccination cards and half-full venues
Saturday saw the return of some of Vancouver’s best-known arts and sporting events, with attendees required to show proof of vaccination as the city continues to go through a fourth wave of COVID-19. Vancouver Coastal Health saw 83 new cases of the virus on Friday, with more than 1,000 active …
Read More »Mexican family on the border about new musical in Barrington
The southern border of the United States is the setting for âA Crossing,â a new dance musical that examines through movement and song the aspirations, ideals and struggles of a Mexican family seeking entry. The one-act show will premiere on Thursday, September 23, and run for three weeks at the …
Read More »Ojai Music Fest is back this weekend in a vaccination event
Ojai’s Libbey Bowl Music Lab opens after a two-year hiatus, again sparking a cacophony of experimentation. The Ojai Music Festival began Thursday and continues through Sunday in a 75th anniversary event postponed twice due to COVID-19. Proof of vaccination is required, as well as masks, in a mandate announced by …
Read More »Musical opens soon at Civic Theater
VAN WERT – Motherhood, the Musical opens at the Van Wert Civic Theater on September 23 for two weeks. VWCT is back with âLive Theater Better Than Everâ. This fun show with a book, music and lyrics by Sue Fabisch, and arrangements by Johnny Rodgers, walks through everything motherhood – …
Read More »Privacy Director Helps Guide Cast Members Through ‘West Side Story’ of Sunnyvale Community Players
Sunnyvale Community Players (SCP) ( www.sunnyvaleplayers.org) “West Side Story” opened on September 11 and will run until October 3. The timeless musical is about the romance between Tony and Maria and the dangers of life in street gangs, Sharks and Jets. During the dress rehearsal on September 8, the show …
Read More »Be Wilder with the CCP’s “Little House on the Prairie” Lifestyles
Production of Cumberland County Playhouse’s “Little House on the Prairie: The Musical” began on Friday September 10th. Based on Rachel Sheinkin’s book, the story is told through the magic of music, song, dance, sets and costumes. The musical follows the lives of adventurous wild child, Laura Ingalls (Harli Cooper), her …
Read More »After 25 years, the Bowen McCauley Dance Company bows out
Upcoming performance at Kennedy Center will be a unique opportunity to celebrate local dance legend Lucy Bowen McCauley as his company commemorates its 25th anniversary and bows out. After 25 years, the Bowen McCauley Dance Company will present its final performance at Kennedy Center’s Eisenhower Theater on Tuesday, Sept. 14, …
Read More »The Show Goes On – Pomeroy Daily Sentinel
OHIO VALLEY – The Ohio Valley Symphony will open the season on October 2 with âMostly Mendelssohnâ with an opening night at the Wedge Auditorium, in Point Pleasant, W.Va. “This [is] a cheerful, upbeat and uplifting musical selection, âsaid Lora Snow, Founder and Executive Director of the Ariel Theater. This …
Read More »“An Incredible Legacy”: Lindell DeJarnett, Musical Director of Marietta FUMC, Dies at 93 | New
Lindell DeJarnett, the beloved longtime musical director of the first United Methodist Church in Marietta, passed away this week at the age of 93. DeJarnett, or “Mr. DJ,” as the worshipers knew him, was originally from Metropolis, IL. After an early passion for music and song, DeJarnett traveled to Marietta …
Read More »Emmy Music Nominations Show Changing Role Of Music Director
As music becomes more and more an integral part of the storytelling process, thanks to series such as “Pose” and “Bridgerton”, the role of the music director has changed. “I see music being used in a way you’ve never seen before,” says Harvey Mason Jr. He landed two nominations this …
Read More »It’s all that jazz with the EWHS students, alumni this week
Jazz Colony students performing at a Sea Jazz event in August 208. (Photo courtesy of Pete Bennett) Free jazz abounds in Edmonds this week, with students and former musicians from Edmonds-Woodway High School appearing in several concerts. The schedule is as follows: Wednesday August 25, 4-6 p.m., Sea Jazz event …
Read More »Mid-Texas Symphony Prepares For The Season | Community alert
As plans have changed and musicians performed in front of a screen, the Mid-Texas Symphony is eager to share the joy of music with audiences once again. The Mid-Texas Symphony has been hosting virtual performances throughout the past year due to the pandemic. This year, while keeping an eye on …
Read More »Arts & Ideas and New Haven Symphony announce Labor Day lineup
ARTS & IDEAS INVITES YOU TO CELEBRATE WORKERS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NEW HAVEN SYMPHONY IN THE “ARTS FOR LABOR” WEEKEND PROGRAMMING SUITE WITH BRIAN STOKES MITCHELL, HAROLYN BLACKWELL, DURAND BERNARR, PACO GODOY AND KENNEDMINISATION, THE ADMINISATION Full Orchestra Return Announces Tribute to Frontline Workers with Brian Stokes Mitchell, Harolyn Blackwell; …
Read More »The Guggenheim Misogynist Music Marathon
A 45-year-old Icelandic artist introduced himself the other day to a singer-songwriter ensemble at the Guggenheim. âHello, my name is Ragnar Kjartansson and I am a recovering patriarch,â he said. “But just call me Raggi!” A few women laughed, and he continued, “And I’m shaking, I’m so emotional.” I think …
Read More »Heartbeat Opera announces the 2021-2022 season
HEARTBEAT OPERA will return to the stage for its eighth season this year. Heartbeat’s 2021-22 season kicks off in September with a free outdoor screening of BREATHING FREE, their visual album that connects Beethoven’s Fidelio with the work of black composers and lyricists such as Harry T. Burleigh, Langston Hughes …
Read More »Organ experts try to revive music after Metro Detroit flood – CW50 Detroit
GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Michigan (AP) –David Hufford has learned that an extreme storm flooded a church in suburban Detroit with more than 7 feet of water, hitting the boiler, electrical system, elevator and more. In a photo from July 29, 2021, David Hufford of Renaissance Pipe Organ in Ann Arbor, …
Read More »Help needed: a citizen of the world still looking for a director of musical relations six weeks away from another concert to fight poverty and end hunger
Residence Celebrity Help wanted: Global Citizen still looking for a director of musical relations six weeks … On July 5, Global Citizen posted an ad seeking help on LinkedIn for a director of music relations. They are still looking. Global Citizen is a sketchy “non-profit” that does not give money …
Read More »Long obedience the standard at Caldwell Church
Maybe there’s something in the drinking water in Caldwell â or in the waters of the Baptistery of the First Baptist Church. Most likely, it is in the hearts of those who regard Caldwell’s First Baptist Church as their family – a commitment to serve one another and serve their …
Read More »Artis — Naples pays tribute to Andrey Boreyko, African-American and female composers, films
Artis â Naples announced an orchestral season on Friday August 6, with a strong theme of “Esprit de corps”. But there’s also a sense of homage running through its heavily bundled musical season. He will bid farewell to musical director Andrey Boreyko with three greetings: A special performance of Mahler’s …
Read More »Gentle Giant Share Rare Rare Live Footage from 1980
Progressive legends Gentle giant released a series of 8mm film clips from a show that would take place in Cleveland, Ohio from May 1980 while the group toured for their latest album Civil, just a month or two before the band broke up for good. The clips, initially recorded without …
Read More »Capital City Band performs “Christmas in July” | Community
Wednesday was Christmas in July at the Steamboat Park Amphitheater as the Capital City Band played some holiday favorites in their penultimate show of the season. And there was no shortage of Santa Claus hats to keep the festive atmosphere alive. âWe had a regular theme this week in ‘Christmas …
Read More »I was hired in 2019 to lead the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. After almost three years, I’m finally making my stage debut
I was hired in 2019 to lead the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. After almost three years, I’m finally making my stage debut Photo by Christophe Wahl The Spanish conductor Gustavo Gimeno was hired in 2019 to replace longtime TSO conductor Peter Oundjian. His first season was canceled, but he finally got …
Read More »Asians are represented in classical music. But are they seen?
Fight stereotypes Asian artists have long been the subject of racist tropes and slurs, dating back at least to the 1960s and 1970s, when musicians immigrated to the United States from Japan, Korea and other regions. from East Asia to study and perform. A 1967 report in Time magazine, titled …
Read More »Em Rusciano’s favorite things: “It took me 17 years to invest in my ears! | Australian way of life
Australia first met Em Rusciano on reality TV. She was 24 and was a finalist for the second season of Australian Idol, where she ultimately finished in ninth place behind Casey Donovan and Anthony Callea. But since her idol days, Rusciano has built a career as a radio host, podcaster, …
Read More »Dustin Britt of St. John’s Metropolitan Church MARAT / SADE
A new production of THE PERSECUTION AND THE ASSASSINATION OF JEAN-PAUL MARAT PERFORMED BY THE INMATES OF THE ASYLUM OF CHARENTON UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE Marquis de Sade by Peter Weiss will be presented live and in person from July 23 to August 8 in St John’s Metropolitan Church …
Read More »St. Louis Symphony’s Diversity Efforts Boosted by $ 200,000 Grants
The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra is stepping up its efforts to reach black audiences and musicians. The organization will use $ 160,000 from the Bayer Fund to support a group of programs called IN UNISON. These include the orchestra AT UNION Choir, which focuses on the works of black composers, …
Read More »A visit to the Billy Graham Library, a training center
The huge cross that forms the entrance to the replica of the dairy barn is the first thing you notice. I’m sure it’s on purpose. I suspect this is the main image people remember from Billy Graham’s televised memorial service on March 2, 2018. The barn, reminiscent of Graham’s childhood …
Read More »Art memories: Call for artists | Arts
Performances will take place at 8 p.m. on July 18 and 23-25. Tickets cost $ 25 at theatrealliance.ws/box_office. Visit theatrealliance.ws. Folk concert Folk singer / songwriter / guitarist / harmonicaist Mike J. Baron, 73 from Winston-Salem, will perform a free outdoor concert at 7:30 p.m. on July 23 at Artivity …
Read More »Savannah Church splits from United Methodist Church for LGBTQ rights
Reverend Lynn Drake plays the piano when she needs to calm down. On Tuesday evening, the sound of hymn music came out of the big baby inside the Wesley Oak United Methodist Church. Drake went from hymn to hymn, a delicate and thoughtful transition gently placed between the end of …
Read More »Madame X previewed on Paramount Plus
Washington [US], July 15 (ANI): Streamer giant Paramount Plus will present Madonna’s new documentary about the pop icon, “Madame X,” on October 8 of this year. According to Variety, from MTV Entertainment Studios and directors Ricardo Gomez and SKNX, “Madame X” captures Madonna’s performance as the character of Madame X …
Read More »Conductor Adrian Tan dies at 44 of sleep cardiac arrest
Singapore-based conductor Adrian Tan died of cardiac arrest at the age of 44 on Monday. Tan was the Music Director of the Singapore Wind Symphony and the Braddell Heights Symphony Orchestra, where he conducted groups and orchestras at the professional level. His sudden passing came as a shock to many …
Read More »Know Theater returns to live performances with ALL’S FAIRE
The Know Theater will return for live performances with its outdoor touring performance of All’s Faire, a brand new comedy musical set as part of a Renaissance festival. This wacky game is full of original music, absurd gags, puppets, pirates, magical creatures, and a dynamic private investigator duo (she’s cynical …
Read More »Chamber Orchestra premiere sends personal message of gratitude
The Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival is back on stage August 3-13 for its 42nd season of world-class performances in nine concerts over two weeks. Starring artistic directors Jon Manasse and Jon Nakamatsu, the Escher quartet with Brian Zeger and Imani Winds, the festival offers audiences a choice of three …
Read More »The Dallas Theater Center lifts the curtain on the 2021-22 season in person
Right before the opening of her first in-person show since before the pandemic (Job), the Dallas Theater Center has announced its 2021-22 season. Many titles may seem familiar, as they appeared in the Tony Award-winning company’s first and second attempts in the 2020-21 season. The nine-event season begins in September …
Read More »Death Stranding Director’s Cut to present a very difficult mode, an hour of new music
Death Stranding Director’s Cut will feature a new difficulty level, Hideo Kojima confirmed today. On his Official Twitter Profile, the legendary game designer has confirmed that the next PlayStation 5 version of his latest game will feature a Very Hard difficulty setting. It’s not yet clear whether this is the …
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