The Arts of Starved Rock Country Fund, hosted by the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation, has opened its arts grants period for 2022-2023 arts programs and projects. Grants are available for nonprofit organizations, schools, libraries, and charitable community groups that support the arts and arts programs. Applications are available from …
Read More »Russian troops kill conductor for refusing to attend concert in Kherson, Ukraine says
Russian troops shot and killed a conductor who refused to perform at a concert organized by Russia in the occupied southern region of Kherson, according to Ukrainian officials. Ukrainian Ministry of Culture and Information Policy said in a Facebook post that he confirmed on Friday that Russian soldiers shot dead …
Read More »Ukrainian conductor murdered by Russian troops after refusing to perform
Yuriy Kerpatenko, a Ukrainian conductor, was shot dead in his home by Russian soldiers, according to the Facebook account of the Ukrainian culture minister and reported by The Guardian. It is believed to have been a reprisal killing after Kerpatenko refused to take part in a concert intended to show …
Read More »Irina Voloshina honors her country with music | arts and culture
Originally from Odessa, Ukraine, violinist Irina Voloshina saw Russia decimate her country. She will honor Ukraine and its struggle against the Russian invasion at the Freedom Philharmonic’s first concert, “Freedom for All!”, at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 29 at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. The more than 70 musicians will …
Read More »Vilde Frang; ARC set; Viola player Rose Wollman
October 15, 2022, 5:05 p.m. · Welcome to “For the Record,” Violinist.com’s weekly roundup of new recording releases by violinists, violists, cellists, and other classical musicians. We hope this helps you keep track of your favorite artists, as well as finding new ones to add to your tune! Violinist Vilde …
Read More »The music of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra comes to life at a concert in Troy
TROY — Grace and beauty were abundant in the Scottish Chamber Orchestra’s play on Thursday night in Troy Savings Bank Music Hall’s Troy Chromatics series. The ensemble’s musical director, 34-year-old Maxim Emelyanychev, had a tight grasp of the music, which beat with life in every piece. The conductor avoided standing …
Read More »nu Ensemble: Felipe Tristan, guest conductor
Insight To celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, a former Felipe Tristan ’11 returns to UNCSA to curate and direct a program of works by Latinx composers and more. Tristán, a flautist who received his professional artist certificate from UNCSA in 2010, has quickly established himself as one of Mexico’s most …
Read More »Chamber music with Evlana Ensemble in Carrick-on-Shannon
Chamber music with Evlana Ensemble at The Dock will be performed on Saturday 15 October. Inspired by Maurice Ravel’s Ondine, a landmark work for solo piano, Ondine: Ravel and Beyond offers local audiences the opportunity to hear a rich palette of chamber works written in the years following the tour’s …
Read More »OBU Percussion Playing Set
The Ouachita Baptist University Percussion Ensemble, under the direction of Ryan Lewis, will perform a program at 3 p.m. Sunday at First Presbyterian Church, 213 Whittington Ave. A wide variety of percussion instruments will be used in the program, which will include Mexican marimba music as well as traditional music …
Read More »FM Symphony Orchestra Set to Perform October 17 in Valley City – Jamestown Sun
The Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra deploys its “Fun-Size Concert Series” with the music of Looney Tunes on Monday, October 17 in Valley City. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center at Valley City State University. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children/students. Fun-Size Concerts feature …
Read More »The great river brings blessings and curses
The river has been high since late July when an environmental flow kicked things off, and it has been high ever since. It’s quite a sight when the acacias are out in July and August – the high river carries the acacias from their branches and they wash in the …
Read More »Hardy Pulls Rock + Country Stars On Their 2023 Tour And Releases Grungy Song
Already a country fan favorite, Hardy is also beginning to make inroads in the rock community. As he prepares for the more rock leaning the mockingbird and the crow second set, he’s also ready to hit the road in early 2023 to support the upcoming outing. And he just released …
Read More »Director of the UConn Dreaming up Concert Series Wind Ensemble in Red, White and Blue
Janet Song Kim describes her new position as director of the UConn Wind Set as a dream job, a job that leaves room for personal creativity and student instruction, as well as the possibility of community service. The fresh start could explain the momentum behind the four-part concert series, “American …
Read More »NIU Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble “travel” the world through music – Northern Star
Madelaine Vikse The NIU Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble held their first concert of the semester on October 6 at the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall. (Madelaine Vikse | North Star) The NIU Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Orchestra held their first concert of the fall semester on Thursday. Led by Professor …
Read More »Mayor of Haywards Heath praises Ensemble Reza as music group announce huge school project at concert
Mayor Howard Mundin and his wife Margaret Baker said they had a fantastic time at the event, held to thank friends and supporters of the community orchestra. He said, “All the performers were so professional and I really enjoyed all the music on the night. The event was superbly organized …
Read More »Pacifica Quartet, Featuring Country Day Graduate Austin Hartman and Christopher Shih to Collaborate for Concert | Entertainment
Pianist Christopher Shih credits his wife Maya for his upcoming collaboration with the Grammy Award-winning Pacifica Quartet. “I saw a social media post from Lancaster Country Day School saying ‘Congratulations to former LCDS Austin Hartman on winning a Grammy with the Pacifica Quartet,'” Shih says. I didn’t know their new …
Read More »Where you can see the Texas Country Reporter hosts this weekend
They are celebrating the show’s 50th anniversary with a year-long storytelling tour of Texas. SAN ANTONIO — It’s Texas Country Reporter’s 50th anniversary and the hosts are celebrating in a special way that includes a stop in San Antonio for their own unique live performance. “Happy Birthday,” Bob Phillips said …
Read More »Drought hits the country’s largest cotton producer | app
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — The cotton harvest is about to begin in the Texas High Plains, the windswept region that produces most of the crop in the nation’s top cotton-growing state. But Barry Evans, like many others, has already strayed more than 2,000 acres (809 hectares) from his arid fields. …
Read More »Wind Ensemble launches a new saison
The Carrollton Wind Ensemble begins a new season of performances with its Launch concertOctober 13 at the Center des Arts. “The Carrollton Wind Ensemble kicks off its twelfth season with a fantastic program of fun and exciting music,” said CWE bandleader Terry Lowry. “Of the glorious Puccini Sleep Nessun to …
Read More »Houston’s Kinetic Ensemble opens its eighth season with a celebration of nature
Kinetic set Photo: Jeff Grass According to Natalie Lin Douglas, artistic director and violinist of the Kinetic Ensemble, belonging to a chamber orchestra without a conductor keeps her going, but the effort is worth the effort. “As a performer, I feel like my senses are heightened because I have to …
Read More »A 75-person orchestra ensemble will perform Paul McCartney’s tribute in Montreal
Beatles fans and admirers of classical music will find themselves in the same room when a tribute to Paul McCartney’s orchestra will be presented on the Place des Arts stage this fall. The concert, aptly named McCartney Symphonicwill be presented by the Conservatoire de musique de la Montérégie (CMM) on …
Read More »OPAS puts Lake Country on its feet | New
There are concerts, and then there are — concerts. Imagine an audience in rural Georgia erupting in rapturous applause after every song at a local theater. Was it a rock concert? Was Lady Gaga in town? The answer is no. It was an elegant evening filled with Broadway stars and …
Read More »National Youth Band Provides Gramophone Awards Marching Band – 4barsrest
Members of Britain’s National Youth Brass Band provided part of the entertainment at the prestigious Gramophone Classical Music Awards. Members of Britain’s National Youth Brass Band provided some of the musical entertainment for recording industry leaders at the 2022 Gramophone Classical Music Awards on Tuesday night. Held in the Grand …
Read More »Wind Ensemble, Jazz Orchestra will perform – Times-Standard
The Cal Poly Humboldt Department of Dance, Music and Theater will present the Cal Poly Humboldt Jazz Band and Orchestra on Saturday at 8 p.m. at Fulkerson Recital Hall. Concert tickets are $15 in general, $5 for children and free for Cal Poly Humboldt students with ID. Tickets can be …
Read More »Wind Ensemble, Jazz Orchestra take the stage
Duke Ellington CAL POLY HUMBOLDT – The Cal Poly Humboldt Department of Dance, Music and Theater presents the Cal Poly Humboldt Jazz Band and Orchestra on Saturday, October 8 at 8 p.m. at Fulkerson Recital Hall. Concert tickets are $15 in general, $5 for children and free for Cal Poly …
Read More »Solomon Islands leader rules out China’s base in his country | app
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — The Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands assured Australia on Thursday that he would “not put his country at risk” by allowing China to establish a naval base in the South Pacific. Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has made his first visit to Australia’s capital, …
Read More »Famous international ensemble expected in Green Bay
The Academy of Saint-Martin in the Champs GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – The Brown County Civic Music Association is back in full swing for its 2022-2023 season, starting with an appearance by the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, one of the world’s most acclaimed chamber ensembles . The …
Read More »Loretta Lynn, coal miner’s daughter and country queen, dies at 90 – The Oakland Press
By KRISTIN M. HALLAP Entertainment Editor NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Loretta Lynn, the Kentucky coal miner’s daughter whose candid songs about life and love as a woman in Appalachia lifted her out of poverty and made her a country music mainstay , is dead. She was 90 years old. In …
Read More »Westport Country Playhouse hosts NIGHT OF BLACK EXCELLENCE
Westport Country Playhouse will host “Black Excellence Night,” a free community celebration of Black life and history, on Wednesday, October 19, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the Playhouse’s Lucille Lortel White Barn Center. . The event is scheduled before an 8 p.m. premiere of “From the Mississippi Delta,” …
Read More »Cate Blanchett calls playing a conductor in ‘Tár’ ‘the most transformative moment of my life’
After winning Best Actress at the Venice Film Festival last month for playing a fictional world-renowned conductor and composer in the psychological drama Tar, Cate Blanchett says his last film was the most “urgent” to make in his career. The film, written and directed by Todd Field, explores contemporary themes …
Read More »A night of jazz and surrealism in the Paris of the 1920s!
Postclassic set (PCE) will kick off their 2022-23 season on November 9 at 7:30 p.m. with Paris at Midnight: Jazz and Surrealism in the 1920s. The performance, which will feature guest curator harry cooper (Senior Curator at the National Gallery of Art), will take place at the Kennedy Center’s Terrace …
Read More »From Fran Healey to Big Country, a studio veteran who recorded Scotland’s biggest stars
From Fran Healey to Big Country, a studio veteran who recorded Scotland’s biggest stars Calendar An icon of a desktop calendar. to cancel An icon of a circle with a diagonal line across it. Caret A right-pointing solid arrow icon. E-mail An icon of a paper envelope. Facebook An icon …
Read More »Symphony Collaborates with Texas Country Reporter Hosts to Bring Texas-Themed Show to Clarion | New
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Read More »World-Renowned Violinist Joins DHS Baroque Ensemble for Benefit Concert
The Davis High School Baroque Ensemble will host a benefit concert featuring world-renowned violin virtuoso Rachel Barton Pine. Not only is this concert an exhibition of musical excellence, but a fundraiser for the DHS Baroque Ensemble’s 2023 European Concert Tour. Alongside DHS and Holmes conductor Angelo Moreno, the Baroque Ensemble …
Read More »New Cross-Ensemble Series in Duquesne Celebrates Pittsburgh
September 30, 2022 The spirit of Pittsburgha new series from the Mary Pappert School of Music at Duquesne University, will feature inter-ensemble performances by students and faculty designed expressly to celebrate the musical, cultural and historical traditions of …
Read More »Country Updates – Eurovision 2023
November 08, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. CET Vidbir Jury: Tara Topolya, Jamala & Julia Sanina UA:PBC has completed its search for the Vidbir National Final Jury. This year, they decided to let the public vote on who should sit on the professional jury to select Ukraine’s Eurovision entry. The broadcaster …
Read More »Where are the black musicians in the biggest orchestras in the country? : Misleading Cadence : NPR
The Boston Symphony Orchestra in 2016. Jessica Rinaldi/Boston Globe/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Jessica Rinaldi/Boston Globe/Getty Images The Boston Symphony Orchestra in 2016. Jessica Rinaldi/Boston Globe/Getty Images In 2014, the League of American Orchestras, a service organization representing professional and amateur symphony orchestras across the United States, released a …
Read More »Where are the black musicians in the biggest orchestras in the country? : NPR
The Boston Symphony Orchestra in 2016. Jessica Rinaldi/Boston Globe/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Jessica Rinaldi/Boston Globe/Getty Images The Boston Symphony Orchestra in 2016. Jessica Rinaldi/Boston Globe/Getty Images In 2014, the League of American Orchestras, a service organization representing professional and amateur symphony orchestras across the United States, released a …
Read More »The Art of Time Ensemble’s tribute to a troubadour
Revered by legions of songwriters, Leonard Cohen was a folk-pop troubadour whose masterfully written plaintive ballads explored the full gamut of life. When Cohen died in November 2016, Andrew Burashko, the Toronto pianist and artistic director of the boundary-blurring Art of Time Ensemble, knew exactly how to honor the legacy …
Read More »The Telemann Baroque Ensemble will perform at the parish church of Bury
A baroque ensemble will show off their musical prowess at Bury Parish Church on Friday. The Telemann Baroque Ensemble will perform at the downtown church at 12:30 p.m. Ensemble director Peter Collier, a graduate of the Guildhall School of Music and the University of London, will lead from the harpsichord. …
Read More »Summerville Orchestra’s Music Chats with Wojciech back | New
SUMMERVILLE — The Summerville Orchestra’s Musical Conversations with Wojciech return September 28. Wojciech Milewski, entering his seventh season as director of the Summerville Orchestra, said his musical conversations have been around for almost as long as he has. Described as “infotainment” – a mix of information and entertainment – Music …
Read More »Chatham Baroque presents Twelfth Night Ensemble in October
On October 29, 2022, Baroque Chatham will present the early music ensemble Twelfth Night for “Flash and Elegance”, an exploration of the scintillating Italian sonatas of Caldara, Vivaldi and Lanzetti, with particular emphasis on the violoncello da spalla. Over the past 31 years, Chatham Baroque has performed on stages around …
Read More »Amadeus Chamber Ensemble – Coronation Mass and Mozart’s Regina Coeli – Knoxville Arts
Classical music lovers know all too well to take advantage of every opportunity to catch the gems of the repertoire when they perform in a bustling music scene. Last Sunday afternoon was one such opportunity as Mozart’s music was the focus of two different concerts by two different organizations. The …
Read More »Letter: Thank you to everyone helping out at the Essex Ensemble concert
Please support local advertisers For the editor: On August 27, our community came together in support of First Parish Newbury Pantry at an Essex Ensemble benefit concert at the Maudslay Arts Center in Newburyport. We thank the Maudslay Arts Center for graciously donating their magnificent hall for our concert. The …
Read More »A Full Slate of Large Ensemble Performances Are Coming to Campus | MSUToday
Fans of great musical ensembles have a lot to look forward to in early fall as the MSU College of Music rolls out the 2022-23 “Encore! Season” with a slate of performances from MSU Symphony of WindsSymphony Band, Symphony Orchestra, Concert and Campus Bands and Concert Orchestra – all performing …
Read More »Review: Love and Southern D!scomfort at the Ensemble Theater
“Born with a silver spoon, but couldn’t feed myself.” Milla Dejoie barks these words at her mother, Wilhelmina Dejoie in a tense moment filled with the heightened desperation of unfulfilled love, abdicated responsibilities. Wilhelmina neglected Milla just as “grandmother” neglected her – repeating a cycle of contempt and abandonment that …
Read More »Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra: Music Helps Through Turmoil
A The Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra member said she believes ‘music and love are the things that will save this world’ as she encourages others to see that her home country is more than just a conflict. Violinist Yulia Rubanova is one of 75 Ukrainian musicians who came together amid the …
Read More »Video: Class 10 student shoots teacher three times with domestically made gun in UP’s Sitapur
In a shocking incident that took place in Uttar Pradesh‘s Sitapur, a class 10 student, shot his teacher three times with a locally made pistol. A video of the incident has gone viral on social media. In the video, the student can be seen shooting his teacher in Sitapur. According …
Read More »A brass ensemble will perform at the church’s Cream Tea Concert
A BRASS ensemble will perform at St Andrew’s Church this weekend, in the church’s latest series of cream tea concerts. The Menine Quartet is a dynamic brass ensemble made up of some of London’s most promising young brass, who work regularly with the London Symphony Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Philharmonia …
Read More »A d&b sound system elevates the Berliner Ensemble for the return of Threepenny Opera
When the historic Threepenny Opera began preparing for its return to the stage where it made its debut, it was clear that the existing sound system in the theatre’s largest hall needed to be expanded. Thus, the Berliner Ensemble installed a d&b Soundscape and A-Series system (opens in a new …
Read More »It’s Almost Time for Leonard Cohen’s Songs from the Art of Time Ensemble
JThe Art of Time set will celebrate a Canadian icon on their upcoming album Leonard Cohen Songs Livearriving next week. “The 13 tracks on this album were recorded live as part of a Leonard Cohen tribute in 2018,” says Andrew Burashko, The set of time art‘s founder and artistic director. …
Read More »Acadia Brass Ensemble Launches Evening Music Series at St. Savior’s
BAR HARBOR — The second season of chamber music concerts begins on Saturday, September 24 at 4 p.m. at the Saint-Sauveur Episcopal Church, with a concert of Renaissance and Baroque music for brass and organ. The Acadia Brass Ensemble will be joined by organist Daniel Pyle in a program featuring …
Read More »Bandleader Sheldon Bair and his community ensemble bring the music to Maryland | app
BALTIMORE — The vanity plaque on Sheldon Bair’s bright red Camaro gives pause. “MICE TRO,” reads the plate. It’s confusing, concedes Bair. “People think I’m either a conductor or an exterminator,” he said. The Music Wins: Bair conducts the Susquehanna Symphony Orchestra. (The MAESTRO label was not available when his …
Read More »Handel’s “Messiah” returns to the land of castles
By Liz Bryner COVID-19 has changed some things forever and brought others to a halt. Luckily for us, our rich musical tradition in Castle Country has only been on hiatus. After three years high point, the music community, led by USUE Choir Director Larry Martin, is excited …
Read More »Josephine Davies (Ensō Ensemble… new composition ‘Ascension Suite’, Vortex 21 Oct, St Leonards 29 Oct) – London Jazz News
Saxophonist/composer Josephine Davies has a new orchestra, the Ensō Ensemble. They will perform the premiere of his new composition Ascension Suite on October 21 at the Vortex, then at St Leonards. Interview with Bruce Lindsay. Josephine Davies. Photo credit: Monika S. Jakubowska Josephine Davies is relatively late into jazz, switching …
Read More »Country, bluegrass band will welcome fans to Bright Box | Winchester star
Frank Solivan grew up in a family of musicians. Her paternal grandmother played mandolin and fiddle, and she and her siblings toured vaudeville. Solivan’s mother played piano and guitar, and her father was the ninth of 10 children, many of whom played musical instruments. “I grew up surrounded by music,” …
Read More »New Amateur String Ensemble Comes to the Valley – Comox Valley Record
The Comox Valley is hosting the launch of a new string orchestra this fall. The really exciting part? You don’t have to be a top musician to join. Led by Helena Jung, conductor of the Strathcona Symphony Orchestra, Hello Strings is a brand new amateur string ensemble aimed at offering …
Read More »Black Midi, Black Country and New Road blow up Mohawk Austin’s sloping roof – The Daily Texan
Fresh off their eclectic and frenzied album Hellfire, London indie-rock band Black Midi commandeered two sold-out nights on the outdoor stage at Mohawk Austin. The venue was a brief pantheon of alternative rock, with critically acclaimed Black Country band New Road opening on both nights. It’s very rare for a …
Read More »Country, bluegrass band will welcome fans to Bright Box | Every day
Frank Solivan grew up in a family of musicians. Her paternal grandmother played mandolin and fiddle, and she and her siblings toured vaudeville. Solivan’s mother played piano and guitar, and her father was the ninth of 10 children, many of whom played musical instruments. “I grew up surrounded by music,” …
Read More »“Coronation Mass” and “Regina Coeli” by Mozart – Amadeus Chamber Ensemble – Arts Knoxville
Mozart: Coronation Mass & Regina CoeliOrchestra and choir of the Amadeus Chamber EnsembleCathedral Concert Series — Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus711 S. Northshore Drive in KnoxvilleSunday, September 25, 5:30 p.m.Admission is free, but online registration is required IIt’s fair to say that Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart had a “love-hate” …
Read More »My soul, there is a country and who will separate us from the love of Christ? Hymns by Charles Parry and Sir James MacMillan
The Queen’s funeral takes place today and every element of the service has been carefully selected by the late monarch. Plans for her funeral included the order of service and music chosen to give a final goodbye to the Queen. 1 The choir will sing two hymns — My Soul …
Read More »Andrei Kurkov: dispatches from a besieged country | Ukraine
March 6, 2022 I never thought that so many things could happen in a week, so many terrible things. On February 24, 2022, the first Russian missiles fell on Kyiv. At five o’clock in the morning, my wife and I were awakened by the sound of explosions. It was very …
Read More »Country/gospel singer Josh Turner will perform at the Sharon
Country/gospel singer Josh Turner will perform songs from a new Christmas album in December at the Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center in The Villages. Tickets can be purchased at GetOffTheBusConcerts.com, TheSharon.com or (352) 753-3229. Turner’s most cherished childhood holiday memories are listening to Randy Travis’ “An Old Time Christmas,” …
Read More »RPO Pops will present “Country Hits: Songs From Nashville”
ROCHESTER, NY (WROC) — On Friday and Saturday night, the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra will be heading country. This is only the second time the RPO will feature country music in its nearly 100-year history. The program, “Country Hits: Songs From Nashville,” put together by Principal Pops bandleader Jeff Tyzik, features …
Read More »The songs chosen by orchestras and choirs across the country in tribute to the Queen
D dozens of orchestras and choirs across Britain performed special pieces in tribute to the Queen. It makes sense: Not only is it the best way for music institutions to communicate their grief, but music is a powerful balm and the Queen was a music lover herself. Indeed, Her Majesty …
Read More »Yamma Ensemble brings music from the Jewish Diaspora to Athens
Over thousands of years of Jewish migration, communities have developed distinctive musical styles. The Yamma Together, Israel’s premier world music group performs ancient and modern Hebrew music from across the Jewish Diaspora. The band makes its Athens debut on September 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall. …
Read More »Miller Theater at Columbia University presents pianist Simone Dinnerstein with the Baroklyn Ensemble with Reginald Mobley and Peggy Pearson
Pianist Simone Dinnerstein will be presented by Columbia University’s Miller Theater (2960 Broadway at 116th Street) in concert on Thursday, October 20, 2022 as part of Miller Theater’s 2022-2023 Bach Series, organized by Dinnerstein. Praised for her distinctive musical voice and commitment to sharing classical music with everyone, Dinnerstein leads …
Read More »Hungary’s ruling party reacts angrily in European Parliament, ruling country is not a ‘full democracy’
Ukraine’s ambassador to the United Nations denounced Russia as a ‘terrorist state’ during an emergency meeting of the United Nations General Assembly which took place just hours after Ukrainian cities were hit by a wave of deadly missile strikes. “Russia has proven once again that it is a terrorist state …
Read More »Gracie Jean unveils her first alternative music album “Romance Is Bad”
Article views: 209 NSW, Australian-based musician Grace Jean unveils his first alt-country album, romance is badwhich, according to a recent press release, delves “deeply into a world of complex storytelling and a beautifully aware heart of the feelings and emotions experienced by the human race.” Gracie Jean comments on …
Read More »What are the lyrics to “I promise you, my country” and who wrote the anthem?
September 16, 2022, 4:39 p.m. | Updated: September 21, 2022, 10:01 “I promise you, my country” is a popular choice in cathedral services. Pictured: Canterbury Cathedral Girls Choir. Photo: Aliyah You might recognize the British patriotic anthem ‘I Vow to Thee My Country’ at Remembrance services and various high-profile national …
Read More »Ensemble cast announced for DO YOU HEAR THE PEOPLE SING?, featuring John Owen-Jones, Michael Ball and more!
The set of performers who will compose the chorus of the Australian premiere of the spectacular concert Do You Hear The People Sing? was announced. Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg will travel to Australia together this week for the first time in 25 years for this extraordinary event which celebrates …
Read More »Country Artist John Rich Talks Nashville ‘Wokeism’ and the Music Industry
Country singer-songwriter John Rich talks about the “wokeism” he perceives in Nashville and the music business in general. In an interview with PRAGERU earlier this week, Rich derided the influx of creative parameters he says he and other artists have to endure to achieve their dreams. “The wave of awakening …
Read More »David Bowie: The Life Story You May Not Know – RIVER COUNTRY
Michael Putland // Getty Images David Bowie: The Life Story You May Not Know David Bowie was one of the most intriguing musicians of our time, continually reinventing himself and influencing countless others along the way. Bowie’s theatrical brilliance, creativity, sexual ambiguity, and incredible music kept audiences engaged time and …
Read More »AUREA ENSEMBLE PRESENTS a concert celebrating the ideals of democracy and equality
What happens when artists meet at the margins of their disciplines and push the boundaries back and forth? What happens is AUREA, a performance ensemble engaged in a joyful quest to investigate and reinvigorate the harmony of music and speech. Aurea set, one of New England’s most original and extraordinary …
Read More »Deal brings solo country show to Mount Airy
February 20, 2022 The annual Tommy Jarrell Celebration – to commemorate the life and music of the influential local musician, is scheduled for February 24-24. 26 at the Historic Earle Theater in Mount Airy. The celebration includes concerts, a competition for young people, workshops and a film screening. The popular …
Read More »Bowling For Soup’s Jaret Reddick Goes Country With Solo Album
Country music has always been in Jaret Ray Reddick’s blood. The Bowling For Soup frontman has portraits of Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings tattooed on his bicep, so it’s no surprise his solo break came in the form of country and western. “It was something I’ve always wanted to do,” …
Read More »Trapani Brass Ensemble at Villa Rundle Gardens
From theater to brass and percussion, Feel the Magic’s second performance of the 2022-23 season is a performance by Drepanon Brass of Trapani, Sicily on Saturday September 24 at 8pm at Villa Rundle Gardens, Victoria, Gozo. Brass and Percussion Ensemble Studies is a specific discipline practiced within the Conservatorio Statale …
Read More »Listen ! (Set offspring)
Claire Edwardes, artistic director of the usually hyper-articulate Ensemble Offspring, was a bit at a loss for words as she greeted the audience for Twirl and turnthe first concert of Listen !, a “micro-festival of new live music”. So many notes, so much complexity in this tight hour of breathtaking …
Read More »From Colombia to Florida to Marietta: Country singer-songwriter Lala Nicole
Colombian-born country singer-songwriter Lala Nicole, who now lives in Marietta, yesterday performed a half-hour set at the Welcome to South Cobb festival at the Eddy at Riverview Landing, on a stage overlooking the river Chattahoochee. Like the lyrics to many country songs, Nicole’s lyrics revolve around relationships, and two of …
Read More »The Chamber Ensemble and the Conductor of the English Symphony Orchestra will perform at Great Malvern Priory
The English Symphony Orchestra Chamber Ensemble and leader and soloist Zoe Beyers will perform at the Great Malven Priory at 1pm on Thursday 15th September. It is part of the company’s Journeys of Discovery 2022/23 – a ‘deep dive’ into some of Bach’s finest works for violin and chamber ensemble. …
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