Monthly Archives: April 2018

Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra conductor Brian Groner bids farewell

APPLETON – It’s not uncommon for the Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra to call their last concert of the season a grand finale. This time around, however, it’s a bit more grandiose. For longtime music director and conductor Brian Groner, this is truly the finale. The performance, scheduled for Wednesday night …

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Conductor Marin Alsop: “I commute between the US and Brazil – the time zones almost line up” | Work-life balance

Sleep I don’t have too many sleep problems. My primary commute is between Baltimore and São Paulo, as I’m the Music Director of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and the São Paulo Symphony Orchestra, and the time zones almost line up. It’s about letting my body do what it needs to …

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Q&A: U of A Symphony Orchestra Conductor Petar Dundjerski on Rachmaninoff

The University Symphony Orchestra (USO) ended its semester in style at the Winspear Center for the Arts in late March. The group, made up of many talented musicians balancing difficult qualifications, met twice a week on Monday and Thursday evenings, in preparation for this capital final. The concert included the …

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Q&A: Petar Dundjerski, conductor of the U of A Symphony Orchestra, on Rachmaninoff

The University Symphony Orchestra (USO) ended its semester on a high at the Winspear Center for the Arts at the end of March. The group of many talented musicians balancing difficult degrees would meet twice a week on Monday and Thursday evenings, in preparation for this memorable finale. The concert …

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Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra conductor Paula DeWit fears the future of music in Chilliwack – Chilliwack Progress

Sitting at a table in a downtown cafe, Paula DeWit wipes away a tear as she talks about the impact music has had on her life and how seriously she worries about the future of music appreciation. classical music in Chilliwack. “So far, we’ve only sold 14 tickets to Notable …

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Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra conductor Paula DeWit fears the future of music in Chilliwack – Chilliwack Progress

Sitting at a table in a downtown cafe, Paula DeWit wipes away a tear as she talks about the impact music has had on her life and how seriously she worries about the future of appreciation for music. classical music in Chilliwack. “So far we’ve only sold 14 tickets for …

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