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KZN Philharmonic Orchestra (KZNPO) with Natalie Rungan and Salt Rock resident Njabulo Nzuza presents Perfectly well at the Beachwood Country Club in Durban North on Monday 21 March from 4.30pm. READ ALSO: Stranded passengers, furious with flight suspensions Not only will there be great jazz tunes, but patrons will also …

The “Music Unites” concert presented by CineMoon Ensemble and United States Air Forces Central Band at the National Library of Qatar on Thursday. Doha: CineMoon Ensemble, member of the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO) and the United States Air Forces Central Band (AFCENT) serenaded the audience during an evening concert on …

Russian-born Daniel Raiskin can still feel the shock and disbelief that happened the morning Ukraine was attacked. The Music Director of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra and the Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra was in Bratislava, Slovakia preparing for a performance when the Russian invasion began Feb. 24. His wife was in Ukraine. …

The musicians of Ensemble Bravura love playing together, but that’s not all they have in common. The title of the group’s debut album, “Finding Home,” reflects its members’ shared status as international musicians, said founder Philip Mann, music director of the Texarkana Symphony Orchestra. The composers of the pieces on …

When Mexican Alondra de la Parra considered becoming a conductor, she remembers “they were all men, old and European”. “I am happy that now young women who want to dedicate themselves to this profession have references and do not see it as strange as me, because equality is natural and …

Happy Saturday, people of Huntington Beach; today is National Cheese Doodle Day! Here’s everything you need to know to start today on an informed note, okay? For example, today’s cheap gasoline tip is Costco at 7562 Center Avenue at $4.49 a gallon. Surf and snow are a challenge some athletes …

The music director of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, of Russian descent, did not mince words in his condemnation of the invasion of Ukraine by his native country. Daniel Raiskin called the actions of the Russian government “criminal” and the war it is currently waging with its neighbor “fratricide”. “I firmly …

PLAINVILLE – The Plainville Wind Ensemble has announced that it will perform a free concert of “The Lord of the Rings Symphony” with renowned composer Johan de Meij at Plainville High School. “The Lord of the Rings Symphony” was first performed by Johan de Meij in 1988. It received the …

PLAINVILLE – The Plainville Wind Ensemble has announced that it will perform a free concert of “The Lord of the Rings Symphony” with renowned composer Johan de Meij at Plainville High School. “The Lord of the Rings Symphony” was first performed by Johan de Meij in 1988. It received the …

NUR-SULTAN – Instrumental and chamber ensemble from Kazakhstan FORTE TRIO (piano, violin, cello) performed at the sold-out concert at the Berliner Philharmoniker, one of the most famous concert halls in the world, on February 13, reports the Kazakh state music organizationconcert. FORTE TRIO was created in 2013. Photo credit: cabnews.kz …

Photo submitted Students, with accompanist I-Fei Chen, rehearsing on stage at the King Concert Hall during the 2020 Choral Festival. The return of an in-person concert at King Concert Hall featuring three Fredonia State University student ensembles will highlight the School of Music’s 11th Choral Festival …

Students, with accompanist I-Fei Chen, rehearsing on stage at the King Concert Hall during the 2020 Choral Festival. The return of an in-person concert at the King Concert Hall featuring three student ensembles at SUNY Fredonia will highlight the School of Music’s 11th Annual Choral Festival on Saturday, February 19 …

Montclair, NJ – APEX Ensemble, formerly The Montclair Orchestra, kicks off 2022 with a program reflecting different aspects of love through music. Music director David Chan will lead the ensemble, which will host the New York Philharmonic’s first violin Frank Huang for the first time in the role of first …

On January 15, Chatham Baroque 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 a particular emphasis on the cello da spalla. Over the past 31 years, Chatham Baroque has performed on stages around …

The Hungarian State Folk Ensemble presents LISZT MOSAICS, choreographed by Gábor Mihályi and conducted by Oleg Caetani. With Alexandre Da Costa, Saint Efrém Male Choir & Marcell Szabó. Through live music from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and guests including world-renowned Canadian violinist Alexandre Da Costa and traditional dance from the …

The Virginia Symphony Orchestra has a new man up front and he will be joined by a world-famous musician as he debuts in a series of performances this week. Eric Jacobsen, 39, won the role of music director of the 70-piece orchestra earlier this year following a socially distanced performance …

Jackie Richardson will perform with the Art of Time Ensemble at Koerner Hall in Toronto on December 9.John Lauener / Document Considering that most of the holiday concerts a year ago were virtual-only performances due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a return to in-person shows this year deserves all the hark, …

January 15, 2022, Chatham baroque 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 a particular emphasis on the cello da spalla. Over the past 31 years, Chatham Baroque has performed on stages around …

The Rotary Club of Mtunzini did a great job by reserving the chamber ensemble of the famous KZN Philharmonic Orchestra for a concert at the Art in the Shade festival at the end of the month. The concert, under the baton of world-renowned conductor Lykele Temmingh, will take place on …

Conductor and Music Director Michael Butterman will audition as the final candidate for the new Music Director of the Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra (Courtesy of the Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra) WILLIAMSBURG – The Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra (WSO) will conclude its search for a new Music Director with one final audition before the …

Conductor and Music Director Michael Butterman will audition as the final nominee for the new Music Director of the Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra (Courtesy of the Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra) WILLIAMSBURG – The Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra (WSO) will complete its search for a new Music Director with a final audition before the …

Norman Lebrecht September 19, 2021 Reverse discrimination is endemic at the Buffalo Philharmonic. He is kicked out by the National review. Perhaps the most glaring example to date comes from the recent announcement by the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra (BPO) assignment for a “Conductor Diversity Fellow”, a position whose responsibilities – …

The Sarasota Orchestra has named Bramwell Tovey the sixth musical director in the organization’s 72-year history. He replaces Anu Tali, who held the post for six years before leaving in April 2019. Tovey is a Grammy and Juno winner with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, where he has served since 2000. …

Unearth music created by forgotten composers. Expose children to orchestral music. Improve the quality of life in the river valley. These are just a few of the reasons the Fort Smith Symphony is known. And the three-person staff of the symphony want to continue to expand this reach of the …

Gustav Holst’s Planets suite proved its enduring charm in WA Charity Orchestra’s Music of the Spheres at the Concert Hall on Saturday, bringing out the best of the ensemble amid a program rich in film scores. From the first frenzy in stentor strings and horns to the majestic central anthem …

Russell Ger has been appointed Music Director of Orchestra 914, formerly The Chappaqua Orchestra. Orchestra 914, formerly known as Chappaqua Orchestra, announced last week the appointment of Russell Ger as Music Director. Co-Executive Directors David Restivo and Amy Harter are thrilled to begin working with Ger, whose artistic energy encompasses …

The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra will participate in Hong Kong Week 2021 @ Guangzhou, hosted by the Department of Recreation and Cultural Services (LCSD) of the Hong Kong SAR government. Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, this year’s Hong Kong Week 2021 @ Guangzhou combined on-site and online formats …

Evansville, Indiana – The Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Chun-Ming Chen (Jimmy) as the new conductor of the Evansville Youth Philharmonic Orchestra effective July 12 2021. Born in Taiwan, Dr. Jimmy Chen is currently Director of Orchestral Activities at the University of Evansville and …

The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra has announced that Louis Langrée will not seek to renew his contract beyond the end of the 2023-24 season, his eleventh as Music Director of the Orchestra. Since taking office in 2013, Louis Langrée’s mandate has been marked by a daring program including a Pelléas Trilogy; …

160 musicians from around the world have come together to perform a classic rendition of Iron Maiden’s iconic track, “Fear Of The Dark”. The idea came from Ulf Wadenbrandt, conductor of the Swedish Symphony Orchestra (Sweden) and principal guest conductor of the Russian Philharmonic Orchestra (Russia). Ulf Wadenbrandt normally travels …

Ernesto Estigabribia grew up in a small town in Paraguay playing the viola and that’s when he realized he wanted to be a conductor and hopefully inspire the younger generation of the same way he was when he was 11 years old. “Ever since I was a kid, I have …

The Rhode Island Philharmonic returns with innovative new virtual and live offerings for the orchestra and music school. In these unprecedented times, the presence of music in people’s lives is more important than ever. For this reason, the Rhode Island Philharmonic will continue its mission of enriching and transforming the …

The Ulster Orchestra conductor urged the government to develop a long-term strategy to help the arts survive after the lockdown. aniele Rustioni signed a letter to The Times along with nine other great conductors. Others on the list include Martyn Brabbins, Music Director of the English National Opera; Sir Mark …

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, …

The powerful, energetic, brilliant and charismatic musical director and conductor of our Hilton Head Symphony OrchestraJohn Morris Russell, was returning home to Cincinnati after a long weekend on Hilton Head Island when it happened. After two dazzling performances with the orchestra and the piano soloist Eric Zuberas well as rehearsals …

A 6-year-old from Tamaulipas steals the hearts of thousands in viral social media videos that demonstrate the youngster’s talent for conducting an orchestra. Nicknamed “Alondrita de la Parra” by her admirers after the famous Mexican director of the Philharmonic Orchestra of the Americas, Oxana Thaili Morales Esquivel has won a …

Glen Cortese, Music Director and Conductor of the Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra, conducts a show. Cortese resigned from the orchestra in April after 12 years. (For the Tribune / Alyson Agemy) Glen Cortese has come a long way during his 12 years as Music Director and Conductor of the Greeley Philharmonic …

André Previn, former musical director and principal conductor of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, has died in Manhattan at the age of 89. His manager, Linda Petrikova, confirmed Previn’s death to The Associated Press. Beyond his talents as a conductor, Previn also brought to the symphony his “piano virtuosity and a …

Following:Get 3 months of RGJ access for only $ 1! Click for details There were only two. In the 45-year history of the Reno Chamber Orchestra, only Vahe Khochayan (1974-2003) and Theodore Kuchar (2003-2018) have held the position of musical director and conductor. There will soon be a third one. …

Charles Dutoit, the principal conductor and artistic director of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra of London, quit his roles with immediate effect amid allegations of sexual assault. The 81-year-old, who denies the allegations, was due to resign at the end of his contract in October 2019, but the RPO decided to …

By Jill Girgulis, November 21, 2017 – Until this year, I had never attended a live orchestral concert. I realized what I was missing after attending a Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra (CPO) concert for the first time in September. The CPO gives approximately 80 concerts each year, including two on November …

vintage fourth 2.jpg Maestro Robert Gutter, musical director of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra from 1970 to 1986, conducted the SSO during the July 4 celebrations at Symphony Hall in Springfield in 1981. (The Republican archive photo) Robert Gutter, conductor and former musical director of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra, died suddenly …

For the first time since 1933, the sound of the symphonic poem by Hungarian composer Emmerich Kálmán Endre and Johanna filled a concert hall on March 11 at UBC. It was Jonathan Girard, the conductor of the Symphony Orchestra, who revived the piece by the Jewish composer whose music had …

Through Tiffany lundquist / Posted March 24, 2015 The music of the Pulitzer Prize-winning composer and Peabody Conservatory faculty artist Kevin puts will appear on a new recording by the Peabody Symphony Orchestra and conductor Marin Alsop, acclaimed Music Director of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and a member of the …

The sanctuary of the old Cokesbury Methodist Church in Onancock fills up once a week with the sounds of music composed generations ago in European towns far from this sleepy hamlet on the east coast of Virginia. Members of the East Coast Orchestra, a string orchestra made up of community …

If Denver loved classical music as it loves football, Andrew Litton would be the next Peyton Manning. The two men are leaders in their field, national figures brought to play with the home team. Each brings a considerable fan base. Of course, the Colorado Symphony Orchestra’s new artistic conductor doesn’t …