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Arab-Israeli orchestra stops shows in Qatar, Egypt Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 5:08AMIsraeli conductor Daniel Barenboim and his orchestra of Arab and Israeli musicians say they are canceling performances in the Middle East this weekend because of fighting between Israel and Hamas.
The Beethoven Symphony Series 4: Two Third Symphonies - Vanska and Herreweghe Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 1:21AMWe are currently blessed with an embarrassment of riches from the ongoing recording of Beethoven symphony cycles by two fine orchestras and conductors.
Channel Surfing: A parade of bowls and marathons Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 12:14AMROBERT PHILPOT It’s New Year’s Day, and that means bowl games and marathons. The Sports section has info about the bowl games, but here’s a brief round-up: Outback Bowl , South Carolina vs. Iowa (10 a.m., ESPN); Capital One Bowl , Michigan State vs. Georgia (noon, WFAA/Channel 8); Konica Minolta Gator Bowl , Nebraska vs. Clemson (noon, KTVT/Channel 11); Rose Bowl , USC vs. Penn State (4 ...
2008/12/28 Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 5:59PMArpiné Rahdjian. USHER in 2009 a la Viennese style with the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) at Dewan Filharmonik Petronas (DFP) from Jan 9-11. The concerts are held in tribute to renowned Austrian composer Johann Strauss II.
Welcome 2009 with Viennese music Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 5:45PMUSHER in 2009 a la Viennese style with the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) at Dewan Filharmonik Petronas (DFP) from Jan 9-11.
A bit of Vienna in Englewood Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 2:18PMThere are lots of ways to celebrate the new year, from dropping balls to lighting fireworks to drinking too much and regretting it.
Performing arts calendar Saturday, December 27, 2008 @ 11:29PMRandy Waller and They Country Gentleman, with The Snyder Family, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 17, Old Rock School, 400 W. Main St., Valdese. More at 879-2129 and www.bluegrassattherock.com.
12 Reasons to Celebrate Music in 2008 Saturday, December 27, 2008 @ 3:22PM1. The Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra remains in top form, the patrons still there for its season concerts and its musicians still enjoying government subsidy.
Showcase calendar Thursday, December 25, 2008 @ 6:14PM
Concert ushers in Christmas season Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 2:57AMIn a setting with perfect acoustics, the amazing Pasadena Philharmonic Orchestra, under the baton of Conductor Frank “Bud” Woodruff, wove its special magic all wrapped up in the most beautiful Christmas wrapping.
Will composers abandon real orchestras in favour of new software Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 4:50PMTristan Jakob-Hoff: New software gives composers access to millions of pre-recorded instrumental sounds. Will they ever need to employ a real orchestra again?
Alfred Brendel’s last night Friday, December 19, 2008 @ 1:03PMThe great pianist may love living in London but it was to Vienna’s Musikverein that he returned at the end — to mark the journey that had begun 60 years previously, 90 miles away in Graz. On Thursday evening, while still at something like the peak of his powers, he sat down to play — for the last time in public — Mozart’s revolutionary K. 271 in E flat.
Mahler Fan With Baton Cues Unrest in the Ranks Thursday, December 18, 2008 @ 1:10AMTo some of the musicians who perform for Gilbert Kaplan, he is a talentless conductor who brings little to the work.
Renate Wilson Monday, December 15, 2008 @ 2:39AMA social and medical historian and German film actress, she studied health services and worked on international projects. R enate Wilson, a social and medical historian and former German film actress who immigrated to the United States after World War II, died of cancer Dec. 7 at Gilchrist Hospice Care. She was 78.
WVIK public radio to kick off holiday programming Saturday, December 13, 2008 @ 12:45AMWVIK-FM (90.3), Augustana Public Radio, will begin special holiday programming at 2 p.m. Sunday.
Lucerne Festival extends Claudio Abbado’s contract Friday, December 12, 2008 @ 8:55AMLONDON (AP)—Claudio Abbado’s term at the helm of the Lucerne Festival Orchestra has been extended for another four years, the Italian conductor said Thursday….
Concert with Pasadena Philharmonic ushers in Christmas season Friday, December 12, 2008 @ 3:15AMIn a setting with perfect acoustics, the amazing Pasadena Philharmonic Orchestra, under the baton of Conductor Frank “Bud” Woodruff, wove its special magic all wrapped up in the most beautiful Christmas wrapping.
Mozart-Mahler: Music of the Angels Friday, December 12, 2008 @ 12:10AMThough Gustav Mahler and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart were as dissimilar as it is possible to imagine, they had a singular commonality: the power to create work of extraordinary radiance.
Sounds of the Season, in a Variety of Voices (and Accents) Friday, December 12, 2008 @ 12:06AMA sampling of noteworthy musical presentations for the holiday season at churches, synagogues and concert halls in New York City.
Reimagining Mahler as He Imagined It Saturday, December 6, 2008 @ 9:07PMA devoted conductor stays true to his very particular specialty: the ?Resurrection? Symphony.
Haitink brings out brilliance and beauty of Chicago Symphony Saturday, December 6, 2008 @ 4:09AMHaitink brings out brilliance and beauty of Chicago Symphony - CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
Internet Helps South Florida Musicians Shine Friday, December 5, 2008 @ 5:07PMThe New World Symphony receives advice from the Vienna Philharmonic live via the Internet.
Guitarist launches plagiarism lawsuit against Coldplay Friday, December 5, 2008 @ 12:27PMA Los Angeles guitarist has filed a lawsuit against Coldplay, accusing the chart-topping British band of plagiarizing one of his songs on their latest, Grammy-nominated album.
Hundreds honour late Platinum Blonde bassist MacLean Friday, December 5, 2008 @ 11:42AMHundreds of mourners gathered in Toronto Thursday to pay tribute to former Platinum Blonde bassist Kenny MacLean, who died suddenly late last month.
Stargazing | Kelly Ripa, Jenny Lewis, Pete Wentz, Dylan McDermott Friday, December 5, 2008 @ 4:36AMMark Consuelos and Kelly Ripa issued a statement denying the National Enquirer story that claims their marriage was falling apart.
Andrews to host Vienna concert Friday, December 5, 2008 @ 2:01AM NEW YORK – Julie Andrews will soon host one of music’s biggest annual events. Photo caption: Andrews
No Sound Of Music Here, Please Thursday, December 4, 2008 @ 2:20PMA proposed hotel in a former home of the von Trapp family draws criticism in Salzburg, Austria.
Julie Andrews to succeed Walter Cronkite Thursday, December 4, 2008 @ 1:02PMNEW YORK — Julie Andrews, perhaps best known for her role in ‘‘The Sound of Music’’ will be hosting one of music’s biggest annual events.
To Hear the Best Orchestra, Critics Say, Head to Amsterdam Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 2:26AMThe Berlin Philharmonic has been toppled. Cleveland no longer reigns supreme. And the Chicago Symphony Orchestra is the best orchestra in the United States. Gramophone magazine has polled international critics to create a list of the top 20 orchestras around the globe, and like all such lists, it...
Playful Honeck delights holiday crowd Friday, November 28, 2008 @ 11:02PMAlthough Manfred Honeck was leading only his third set of concerts as music director of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra on Friday, it should have been no surprise that he proved again to be a master of Viennese repertoire.
Leading UK conductor Hickox dies Monday, November 24, 2008 @ 5:18AMLeading British conductor Richard Hickox dies of a suspected heart attack following a recording session in Wales.
Sweet sound of success Saturday, November 22, 2008 @ 4:02AMCSO | Respected London magazine rates Chicago Symphony No. 5 in the world and tops in the U.S.
NSO Plays Music by Franz Schmidt for the First Time Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 5:55PMThe composers of the past whom we celebrate today are generally the mavericks, the ones who broke the mold. Those who conformed, who tended tradition, who established and upheld the rules rather than bending them, are the ones we tend to forget. But of course, archives and libraries are filled with...
Music Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 5:13AM TODAY AND SATURDAY – Larry and Brandon Ford – 7 p.m.; Kahunaz, Crazy Pinz, 1414 Northland Blvd.; CrazyPinz.com. TODAY – Dan Smyth – 5 p.m.; Beamers Sports Bar and Grill, 5108 West County Line Road; no cover; 625-1002. Photo caption: Spike and the Bulldogs will take the stage Saturday at American Legion Post 47. Photo by File photo
Revel in the Haydn anniversary series Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 5:46PMIN conjunction with the recurring Haydn Anniversary theme throughout the 2008/2009 season, the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) will perform composer Joseph Haydn’s mesmerising Symphony No. 102 in B Flat at Dewan Filharmonik Petronas (DFP) on Saturday at 8.30pm and Sunday at 3pm.
How did they miss these? Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 3:33PMThis list needs two health warnings. First, any orchestra is only as good (or bad) as the maestro waggling the baton. I’ve heard the Vienna Philharmonic, for instance, play wonderfully and atrociously – in the same week.
LSO is only British orchestra in list of world’s best Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 3:32PMBritish orchestras have been snubbed in a list of the world’s best. The London Symphony Orchestra, in fourth place, is the country’s sole representative among the twenty finest bands, according to a panel of leading international critics.
Opera singer returns Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 7:10AMThe most vivid image I have of Peter Tuff is of the 6-foot-4-inch baritone in the fields around Salinas.
Former Salinas-area opera singer returns Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 7:10AMThe most vivid image I have of Peter Tuff is of the 6-foot-4-inch baritone in the fields around Salinas.
Every reason to start ‘em young Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 6:16PMI’m amazed at how good the children are, says Eleena. SHUIB TAIB learns all about the benefits of nurturing young musical talents. PICTURE this: children clad in tuxedos or gowns walking with poise towards a piano on stage.
Every reason to start ‘em young Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 6:13PMSHUIB TAIB learns all about the benefits of nurturing young musical talents.
Mann Foundation Announces Donation of Two Cochlear Implants from Advanced Bionics Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 2:53PMThe Alfred E. Mann Foundation announced the donation of two cochlear implants valued at $50,000 from Advanced Bionics Corporation during the recent Alfred Mann Foundation Gala. Placido accepted the cochlears on behalf of Hear the World Foundation. In addition, donated surgeries to be performed by John Niparko of Johns Hopkins University Hospital and follow up audiology and medical services make ...
Mann Foundation Announces Donation of Two Cochlear Implants from Advanced Bionics Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 2:46PMThe Alfred E. Mann Foundation announced the donation of two cochlear implants valued at $50,000 from
Mann Foundation Announces Donation of Two Cochlear Implants from Advanced Bionics Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 2:39PM VALENCIA, Calif.----The Alfred E. Mann Foundation announced the donation of two cochlear implants valued at $50,000 from Advanced Bionics Corporation during the recent Alfred Mann Foundation Gala.
Resounding charm Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 6:10PMDESPITE being a world-renowned violinist, Sarah Chang’s biggest joy lies simply in being able to play music. “If you take away all the outside aspects, what I do just boils down to being on stage and delivering a live performance that delights the audience.
People, places and times Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 8:13PM The Phil’s Classical II concert is brought to you "Straight from the Heart."
Bell choir will perform at Presbyterian church Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 7:31PMFor the fourth year in a row, the First Presbyterian Church, 118 West Main Street, Freehold Borough, will be the site of an uplifting Christmas concert. The 2008 holiday concert that is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Dec.
When Prokofiev?s Scores Are Players? Native Tongue Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 11:06AMOn Sunday afternoon at Avery Fisher Hall, Valery Gergiev conducted the Kirov Orchestra of the Maryinsky Theater in the first of four programs devoted to theatrical works of Prokofiev.
Celebrations under the Sun Monday, November 10, 2008 @ 6:03PMTHE recently-concluded Singapore’s Sun Festival is fast becoming one of the most celebrated events in the Republic. This music and lifestyle festival which is in its second year, featured more than 90 events.
Germany Confronts Its Dark Past Sunday, November 9, 2008 @ 2:45PM The orgy of anti-Semitic violence on Kristallnacht heralded the coming Holocaust. Now, German leaders want to preserve its memory as a cautionary tale