Monthly Archives: November 2018

Cleveland Orchestra, conductor Jakub Hrusa leaves no doubt with electrifying performances

CLEVELAND, Ohio – We may never know exactly what the composers thought when they wrote the music for this week’s Cleveland Orchestra program. Indeed, some of their intentions remain the subject of vigorous academic debate. Fortunately, there is no doubt about the performance. Headed by lucid guest conductor Jakub Hrusa, …

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New York Youth Symphony Orchestra Music Director Michael Repper and Jiji to Perform Guitar Concerto at Carnegie Hall

Music Director Michael Repper and the New York Youth Symphony Orchestra will open their 56th season on Sunday, December 2, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Carnegie Hall. The program features guitarist Jiji performing the world premiere of light, wonderful, a concerto for electric and classical guitar composed by First Music …

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Passionate conductor Augie leaves | Entertainment

Daniel Chetel conducts the Augustana Symphony Orchestra. Contributed ROCK ISLAND – If you see Daniel Chetel walking around the Augustana College campus, you’d be forgiven for thinking he’s a student. The 34-year-old boy – who is in his third year as an Assistant Music Teacher and Director of Orchestral Activities …

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