At only 11 years old, Matthew Smith could play four instruments. He could play guitar, drums, piano and viola. But what put the music prodigy in the limelight was when he conducted the performance of the Nottingham Symphony Orchestra by Johann Strauss. Die Fledermaus in April 2017. It made him …
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1. The manner you say it’s as important as What you say. There’s this awesome floating YouTube video of John Williams leading a recording session. The orchestra moans in the middle of a take, when John’s ears prick up: someone is playing wrong. He stops them and addresses the trombones …
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24 January 2020, 11:49 | Updated: February 10, 2020, 12:52 PM Eímear Noone to conduct the 42-piece Oscar orchestra. Photo: Steve Humphreys Irish-born composer-conductor and Classic FM presenter Eímear Noone will make history as he conducts the orchestra at the 92nd Academy Awards. A woman will conduct the Oscars for …
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A woman will conduct the Oscars for the first time on Sunday, February 9, the Academy announced today. Irish-born composer and conductor Eímear Noone will conduct excerpts from the five nominated scores. She is the first woman to lead the orchestra in the history of television awards, the Academy said. …
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The showcase of international orchestras continued on Monday at the Kravis Center with the lesser known but equally excellent NFM Wrocław Philharmonic. Founded in post-war Poland, the orchestra has changed its name twice and now pays homage to its hall, the National Forum of Music, which opened in beautiful Wrocław, …
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Gabriel Granillo The Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra has been quite busy. From her season debut with pianist prodigy Daniela Liebman, to a Halloween show, to her annual performance of Nutcracker, FSO has enjoyed its 70th season. This is a milestone for which conductor Charles Latshaw is grateful. The new year brings …
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