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Aries Caces and Joseph Esmilla in PPO concert Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:32AMTHE Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra’s (PPO) seventh concert season features guest conductor Aries Caces with highly acclaimed Filipino violinist Joseph Esmilla on March 18 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ (CCP) Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theater) at 8 p.m.
Hugo Wolf Quartet romances the strings in Seattle on Wednesday Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:07PMThe Hugo Wolf Quartet performs at Meany Theater at the University of Washington on March 10.
Either on the Bus or on the Stage Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 6:06AMThen there is the Moscow State Radio Symphony Orchestra. On their nine-week tour, these Muscovites are slogging to Ashland, Ky.; Quincy, Ill.; and Zanesville, Ohio, often riding buses for up to seven ...
Russian Orchestra Tour: From the Bus to the Stage Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:01AMDuring its tours, the Moscow State Radio Symphony Orchestra endures conditions more typical for a minor league baseball team than a group of top musicians.
Christian Tetzlaff Trio at the Barns at Wolf Trap Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 11:00PMThe oddly named "Christian Tetzlaff Trio" made its debut at the Barns at Wolf Trap on Friday evening, occasioning some head-scratching. The German piano trio's eponymous violinist is indeed a major star, but what is his sister Tanja (the cellist) -- chopped liver? Their pianist, Lars Vogt, when not...
CSO's New Star Announces 2010-2011 Season Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 2:49PMThe Chicago Symphony Orchestra released its schedule yesterday of all classical, jazz, and world music concerts happening at Symphony Center during the 2010-2011 season , as well as the general plans for Riccardo Muti 's first season as the CSO's tenth music director. The sixty-eight-year-old Muti flew in from New York for the press conference - he's currently conducting the Metropolitan Opera ...
Irish musician comes to Columbus Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 9:18PMWorld-renowned Irish pianist John O’Conor will be performing at the Southern Theatre March 6. The concert will be presented by Chamber Music Columbus.
Joshua Bell to headline OPO's next season Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 2:08PMThis story is running in Friday's Calendar section: Joshua Bell to headline Phil’s next season By Elizabeth Maupin Orlando Sentinel Staff
A string of symphonious performances in March Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 12:05AMKickoff March with a dash of culture at Dewan Filharmonik Petronas. Two shows infused with European flavour are lined up for entertainment buffs. One is the per formance of one of Britain's leading quar tets - Belcea Quartet - who will take the DFP stage on Monday, March 1 at 8.30pm
Berlin Philharmonic Urges Salzburg Cleanup After Fraud Scandal Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 9:06PMFeb. 25 (Bloomberg) -- The Berlin Philharmonic is urging Salzburg politicians to clean up the Easter Festival to ensure the orchestra’s continued involvement after a fraud scandal, said Gabi Burgstaller , the governor of Salzburg province.
Critic's notebook: 'Shutter Island' as a new-music haven Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 3:39PMThe misty Boston harbor was on the screen, compelling and mysterious as a painting by Turner. I was transported.
‘Attila’ and Muti in Debuts at the Met Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 9:20AMVerdi’s seldom performed opera “Attila” will finally receive its Metropolitan Opera premiere on Tuesday. Leading the performance will be Riccardo Muti in his own Met debut.
Hear Center for New Music concert today Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 3:24AMViolinist Wolfgang David, cellist Wolfgang Panhofer and pianist David Gompper will present a free Center for New Music concert at 2 p.m. today in the Senate Chamber of the University of Iowa Old Capitol.
‘Attila’ and Muti in Debuts at the Met Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 9:21PMVerdi’s seldom performed opera “Attila” will finally receives its Metropolitan Opera premiere on Tuesday. Leading the performance will be Riccardo Muti in his own Met debut.
Russian storm sweeping this way Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 6:02PMBig as an army, aggressive as a storm front, the Mariinsky Orchestra is descending on the United States in an ambitious tour that's audacious even by the company's own go-for-broke standards.
Dudamel unveils LA Phil season online Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 2:17PMThe Los Angeles Philharmonic announced its 2010-2011 season schedule this morning online, in lieu of the usual in-person press conference in Walt Disney Concert Hall.
AM Doha Time Monday, February 15, 2010 @ 4:19PMThe Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra -- regularly voted one of the finest orchestras in the world -- gave a special performance under the stars at Education City on Sunday evening, which was attended by HH the Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani and HH Sheikha Mozah bint Nasser al-Misnad among other dignitaries.
QF plans to open centre that will offer free music classes Sunday, February 14, 2010 @ 9:29PMDOHA: Qatar Foundation plans to open a Qatar Music Academy at the Cultural Village soon to introduce music at a young age to students here.
Virginia Symphony Concert to perform Valentine song Wednesday, February 10, 2010 @ 3:40AMONANCOCK -- The Virginia Symphony Orchestra will perform 'My Classic Valentine' on Saturday, Feb.20 at 8 p.m. at Nandua High School on Onley. The local sponsor is PNC Bank.
Austria Probes Suspected Fraud at Salzburg Easter Festival Tuesday, February 9, 2010 @ 10:46AMFeb. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Austrian prosecutors are investigating the former managing director of the Salzburg Easter Festival for embezzlement and fraud that may have totaled more than 2 million euros ($2.75 million).
UAE_ AD Classics attracts cultural tourists from Europe Tuesday, February 9, 2010 @ 6:05AMUAE_ AD Classics attracts cultural tourists from Europe
Baton Meister Honeck Pitches Pittsburgh to Foreign Businesses Monday, February 8, 2010 @ 11:16PMFeb. 9 (Bloomberg) -- When Pittsburgh tries to lure a foreign company, it often turns to maestro Manfred Honeck and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra to close the deal.
Salzburg music festival mired by fraud allegations Monday, February 8, 2010 @ 7:48AMThe Salzburg Easter Festival featuring the British conductor Sir Simon Rattle has been overshadowed by fraud allegations against senior staff.
Aspen festival shortened a week Sunday, February 7, 2010 @ 2:24AMAlan Fletcher makes no attempt to sidestep the most obvious fact about the 2010 edition of the Aspen Music Festival: It's one week shorter than usual.
Continuing the Mahler Cycle Saturday, February 6, 2010 @ 3:38AMThe Siam Philharmonic Orchestra continues the Mahler cycle with Mahler's Ninth Symphony on February 10 at 7:30pm at the Thailand Cultural Centre (TCC).
Music Calendar, updated Feb. 5 Friday, February 5, 2010 @ 11:48AMTHIS WEEKRock/Pop/R&B Reggae FEBRUARYB.B. King: Hard Rock Live, Hollywood, 8 p.m. Feb. 2. $45-$90.Black Box-Jazz Jam: Fort Pierce Jazz Society performance. Black Box Theatre, 117 S. Second St., Fort Pierce, 7 p.m., Feb. 2, 9, 23. $5. (772) 461-4775; sunrisetheatre.com.Christian Music Concert: Traces of Jesus by Dan Duet. St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church, 2555 N.E. Savanna Road, Jensen Beach ...
Berlin winds offer sophisticated artistry for Cleveland Chamber Music Society Wednesday, February 3, 2010 @ 9:46AMThe Berlin Philharmonic Wind Quintet reflects the ultra-refined style that has been a trademark of this supreme orchestral ensemble for generations. Interaction is seamless, dynamics are treated to subtle gradations and tonal resources are lustrous, yet controlled. The group gave a concert Tuesday for the Cleveland Chamber Music Society.
Mozart celebrated in symphony concert Tuesday, February 2, 2010 @ 7:08PMIn 1781, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart decides to leave Salzburg and move to Vienna. The boy genius, the Wunderkind, had enough of the Salzburg court and wanted to go solo. He’d been fired for the third time and wanted to be free to play concerts and teach. He became a freelance musician and it was at this time that he composed some of his best known concertos and was at the height of his fame as a ...
Meet The Authors: February Monday, February 1, 2010 @ 10:02PMRead this interesting readersdigest.com.au article
Ronnie Polaneczky: Rotterdam orchestra to play benefit concert for high-risk neuroblastoma patient Sunday, January 31, 2010 @ 6:04PMAS REQUESTS GO, Tammy Fine's was insane.An American living in Holland, Tammy contacted me for help in arranging a benefit concert in Philly for a Dutch child who has Stage IV, high-risk neuroblastoma, a rare and deadly childhood cancer that attacks the nervous system.
The Classical Music Network Sunday, January 31, 2010 @ 1:02PMHomepage of ConcertoNet.com, the Classical Music Network
Brats, beer and balladeers: What's not to like when barging through Germany? Sunday, January 31, 2010 @ 12:15AMIf you know Baltimore, then you know my parents. Here's how they fit the Charm City paradigm: They met in the first grade at St. Bernardine Catholic School, walked down the aisle 17 years later and raised four kids in a close-knit cluster of kin and lifelong friends.
Taylor gets to Carnegie Hall Thursday, January 28, 2010 @ 11:02PMHe's gone to Carolina and taken that snow covered turnpike from Stockbridge to Boston. Now James Taylor is goin' to Carnegie Hall for a prestigious four-concert gig.
James Taylor to Play Carnegie Hall Thursday, January 28, 2010 @ 3:00PMSinger-Songwriter Will Host a Gala on April 12, 2011, to Celebrate Carnegie's 120th Anniversary
James Taylor to play Carnegie Hall Thursday, January 28, 2010 @ 9:58AMHe’s gone to Carolina and taken that snow covered turnpike from Stockbridge to Boston. Now James Taylor is goin’ to Carnegie Hall for a prestigious four-concert gig.
James Taylor gets prestigious Carnegie Hall gigs Thursday, January 28, 2010 @ 9:24AMJames Taylor is goin' to Carnegie Hall for a prestigious four-concert gig.
January 28, 2010 Thursday, January 28, 2010 @ 7:23AMPosted: Thursday, January 28, 2010 5:10 am | Updated: 6:05 am, Thu Jan 28, 2010. He's gone to Carolina and taken that snow covered turnpike from Stockbridge to Boston. Now James Taylor is goin' to Carnegie Hall for a prestigious four-concert gig.
Ozawa and James Taylor to Headline Carnegie Season Thursday, January 28, 2010 @ 7:06AMAnnouncing its 2010-11 season on Wednesday, Carnegie said it had assigned a high-profile Perspectives series to each performer.
James Taylor gets prestigious Carnegie Hall gigs Thursday, January 28, 2010 @ 6:53AMJames Taylor is planning a benefit concert in Massachusetts to aid earthquake relief efforts in Haiti. Proceeds from the concert scheduled for Friday at The Mahaiwe (muh-HAY'-wee) Performing Arts Cen...
James Taylor gets prestigious Carnegie Hall gigs Thursday, January 28, 2010 @ 6:06AMNEW YORK - He's gone to Carolina and taken that snow covered turnpike from Stockbridge to Boston. Now James...
Musical Performance Listings for Jan. 28 Thursday, January 28, 2010 @ 2:26AMPOPULAR MUSIC
In music and words, UN pays Holocaust tribute Thursday, January 28, 2010 @ 2:17AMNew York, Jan 28 : With the help of stirring music from a German-Israeli chorus and solemn speeches, the United Nations tonight paid tribute to the victims of the Holocaust and spotlighted the legacy of the survivors of the Nazi death camps in World War II on Wednesday.
'Bankruptcy' is heard as orchestra struggles Saturday, January 23, 2010 @ 9:14PMThe Philadelphia Orchestra likes to call itself the orchestra of firsts - the first to appear on a national television broadcast, among other firsts. Now leaders are confronting the possibility of a considerably less sweet distinction: The first "Big Five" American orchestra to declare bankruptcy.
New era opening at festival Friday, January 22, 2010 @ 3:48PMConductor Gregory Vajda is putting his stamp on his first season with the Grass Valley-based Music in the Mountains classical festival.
Tentative Deal Ends Cleveland Orchestra Strike Tuesday, January 19, 2010 @ 11:20AMTerms of the deal were not released. The standoff highlighted a shift in the economics of classical music.
Manchester begins its Mahler cycle Monday, January 18, 2010 @ 8:26AMRemembrance, and echoes of the past. Manchester is a city full of echoes (perhaps all cities are?). The elegant glass prow of the Bridgewater Hall is docked amid gentrified canals and warehouses which testify to the industrial past.
Disillusionment In Ukraine - The Sad End Of The Orange Revolution Thursday, January 14, 2010 @ 5:11PMUkraine is about to hold its first presidential elections since the popular uprising in 2004 that overturned a fraudulent vote. But what has become of the Orange Revolution, now that its leaders have fallen from grace and the population is craving a strong leader?
Chinese pianist opens Chopin bicentenary Thursday, January 7, 2010 @ 2:05PMChinese pianist Lang Lang gave a gala concert in Warsaw on Thursday to officially launch a year of celebrations marking the 200th anniversary of the birth of composer Frederic Chopin.
Chinese pianist opens Poland's Chopin bicentennial Thursday, January 7, 2010 @ 1:50PMWarsaw, Jan 8 (DPA) Chinese pianist Lang Lang gave a concert Thursday in Warsaw that kicked off a year of nationwide Chopin celebrations marking the 200th anniversary of the Polish composer's birth.
Chinese pianist opens Poland's Chopin bicentennial - Summary Thursday, January 7, 2010 @ 1:02PMWarsaw - Chinese pianist Lang Lang gave a concert Thursday in Warsaw that kicked off a year of nationwide Chopin celebrations marking the 200th anniversary of the Polish composer's birth. Chopin's music is so fresh. You think that you have the feeli...