Monthly Archives: March 2022
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Alexandria Symphony Orchestra with Barber & Brahms on April 23 and 24
Alexandria Symphony Orchestra at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts CenterPhoto credit: PJ Barbour ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Alexandria Symphony Orchestra (ASO), under the ... -
Just in: Troubled English Touring Opera replaces its boss with an ex-press officer – Slipped DiscSlipped Disc
Norman Lebrecht March 31, 2022 Remember the turmoil when ETO founder James Conway got rid of half his orchestra and replaced them with “more diverse” musicians? ... -
Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia 2021-22 Review: Turandot
(Photo: Musacchio, Ianniello & Pasqualini) Warner Classics has produced a new recording of Puccini’s ‘Turandot’ with a dream cast of some of today’s finest singers, all ... -
Sydney Opera House’s Phantom of the Opera open theater hit by rain
It was billed as an all-weather performance, but heavy rain in Sydney saw the cast whipped around while singing songs from the iconic musical. Intense rain ... -
The Taunton Orchestra played a concert inspired by the Museum of the Moon
On Sunday evening (March 27), visitors flocked in their hundreds through Taunton Minster, seeing Luke Jerram’s lunar installation and listening to a concert by musicians from ... -
New England Symphony Orchestra Concert Dvorak Haydn Roderick MacDonald
WORCESTER – Tickets are now available for a New England Symphony Orchestra concert at Worcester’s Mechanics Hall at 7.30pm on Saturday April 9. Tickets are available ... -
‘Bohemian’ Life: Diverse Opera Cast Welcomes Big Return to Big Productions | Arts
Grand opera makes a big return to Crescent City on Friday and Sunday when the New Orleans Opera House stages the iconic “La Bohème.” The soaring ... -
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra unearths forgotten composer who inspired Star Wars theme
It was inspired by an astonishing concert in September last year at the London Proms, where John Wilson had conducted the symphony on one of his ... -
Wellesley Symphony Orchestra Concert: “Buzz!”
The Wellesley Symphony Orchestra will present “Buzz!”, a family concert featuring musical insects and more on April 4 at MassBay Community College at 3 p.m. Guest ... -
An opera on the Ottoman sultan Bayezid I will be staged in Istanbul
Istanbul State Opera and Ballet will perform the Italian opera ‘Bajazet’, which revolves around the Ottoman Sultan Bayezid I, also known as Bayezid the Thunderbolt, at ... -
Indiana Orchestra to Host First Gala with Broadway Artists — Muncie Journal
By Melissa Jones— MUNCIE, Ind. – Orchestra Indiana brings Broadway to downtown Muncie at its inaugural Music of the Night gala on Friday, April 8. “It’s ... -
Opera Review: Bohemian on the Beach
Settling into Glenelg Beach, spectators were treated to a glorious sunset on a balmy night before the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Simon Bruckard, kicked off ... -
Placido Domingo will reopen the opera at a private gala
During my wanderings through Budapest, I have become increasingly curious as to what exactly is going on behind the corrugated iron sheeting surrounding the Opera House ... -
Opera film ‘Soldier Songs’ about war trauma heads to Grammys | A&E
NEW YORK (AP) — A window display at his old high school gave David T. Little the inspiration for his first opera — a work that, ... -
The Torrington Symphony Orchestra will perform at the Warner Theater in May
1of3 The Torrington Symphony Orchestra will perform “A Night Of Broadway Music,” in conjunction with Warner Theater’s Warner Stage Company, at 8 p.m. May 7 at ... -
Virginia Opera announces 2022-23 season
The Virginia Opera has announced its 2022-23 season celebrating its 48th year of opera production. Performances will take place at the Harrison Opera House in Norfolk, ... -
No more status quo, this Philadelphia Orchestra concert brings echoes of Ukraine
Putin’s war on Ukraine stirs the conscience of artists in Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Ballet Orchestra recently prefaced its Swan Lake with a performance of the Ukrainian ... -
Mastodon, Thrice, Descendents, Alexisonfire, Manchester Orchestra, etc.
The post office Furnace Fest 2022 lineup: Mastodon, Thrice, Descendents, Alexisonfire, Manchester Orchestra, and more. appeared first on Result. Furnace Fest is returning in 2022 and ... -
The popular Film Symphony Orchestra (FSO) returns to the Costa del Sol
AFTER sleeping for two years, the popular Film Symphony Orchestra (FSO) returns to the Costa del Sol with a new national tour aptly titled The Phoenix ... -
UTEP Opera will present the zarzuela ‘Luisa Fernanda’ | Way of life
Do you marry your childhood sweetheart or the rich man who adores you? And what about the intriguing woman who seduces a childhood sweetheart? It sounds ... -
Northern Serenades (Australian Romantic and Classical Orchestra)
The concert of this Australian romantic and classical orchestra at Angel Place was a triumph for the 20-string section. The program was titled Northern Serenadesthough they ... -
Pacific Opera Theater Returns to Live Performance with “Threepenny Opera”
Lots of drama and humor are to be expected this weekend at the University of the Pacific. The Pacific Opera Theater presents its first full in-person ... -
Orchestra Concert Recap by Helmsley Farmer – The Rock Online
The orchestra’s program took the stage for its third quarter concert ahead of its performance at Disney World during the upcoming spring break on March 7. ... -
London Symphony Orchestra presents hit program at Segerstrom with mixed results
Editor’s note: We give our art critics the latitude to express their opinion on the work they are reviewing, and we know they must address many ... -
Music by Ella Fitzgerald to highlight the Jazz Orchestra concert
Stoll, who had a brief encounter with Fitzgerald years ago, said he had three factors in basing a show around her: 1. She was poor and ... -
Plainfield Opera House: Spring Concert Series Offers Varied Entertainment | tack
A diverse set of concerts are scheduled for the Plainfield Opera stage from Sunday 27th March. The six concerts, all at 4 p.m. on Sundays from ... -
How a small orchestra increased access to the music of a once-renowned black composer
Can a small orchestra working on a small budget make a global difference in the world of classical music? An example might be the Holland Symphony ... -
Watch Hans Zimmer Play the ‘Wonder Woman’ Theme With a Ukrainian Orchestra
Hans Zimmer teamed up with the Odessa Opera Orchestra of Ukraine to kick off their UK tour at London’s O2 Arena last night (March 22). The ... -
Cairo Opera Company to stage Puccini’s La Bohème – Art Alert – Arts & Culture
La Bohème is one of the most popular productions performed by the Cairo Opera troupes: Cairo Opera Company, Cairo Opera Orchestra and Cairo Opera Chorus. The ... -
Memphis Symphony Orchestra and Chorus team with UM Choirs for Concert – The Oxford Eagle
An elegant evening of classical music awaits Friday, March 25 at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Mississippi. The ... -
orchestra concert gave a sense of peace | Opinion
By: Jonelle Moore Last Saturday night I attended the Winona Symphony Orchestra concert at Wesley Methodist Church. I expected it to be a great concert, but ... -
Pop Opera Superstar Pasquale Esposito – Fra Noi
Photographer: Gino Tramontano/Wardrobe Sponsor: Ravazzolo With 11 albums, four PBS specials and a host of world tours under his belt, the popular crossover crooner has dedicated ... -
The Philadelphia Orchestra in Concert on WRTI: Celebrate Spring with Rossini, Beethoven and Strauss
Join us Sunday, March 27 at 1 p.m. on WRTI 90.1 and Monday, March 28 at 7 p.m. on WRTI HD-2 when our Philadelphia Orchestra in ... -
Naples Community Orchestra Concert (conducted by guest Kyle Szabo)
Date hour April 09, 2022 to April 09, 2022 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The description Kyle ... -
Orchestra returns with an uplifting tribute to beleaguered Ukraine | The mail
news, latest news, The Ballarat Symphony Orchestra’s first concert of the year presented a program of popular classics, designed for comfort and familiarity, as audiences begin ... -
Texas Classical Review » Blog Archive » Dallas Opera’s “Barber” is a whimsical, stellar vocal delight
Wallis Giunta as Rosina and Lucas Meachem as Figaro in the Dallas Opera House production of Rossini The Barber of Seville. Photo: Scott Suchman When Gioachino ... -
Review: Good intentions don’t save Edmonton Opera’s Così fan tutte from its stereotypical roots
Breadcrumb Links Theater The music local arts Publication date : March 20, 2022 • 41 minutes ago • 4 minute read • Join the conversation Left ... -
The musicians of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra are ready for the return to Symphony Hall
SPRINGFIELD – The musicians of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra, which staged a successful concert at Symphony Hall in October, will return downtown for a performance on ... -
Ravenna Festival announces the 2022 season
The Ravenna Festival has announced its 2022 season. For the purposes of this article, we will focus on the vocal performances of the Italian festival. The ... -
Ibiza Orchestra Experience will bring a slice of White Isle to Ayr with a summer concert
An outdoor dance music show will bring a slice of Ibiza to Ayrshire this summer. The Ibiza Orchestra Experience is due to perform at the old ... -
Timmins was once home to the Ukrainian Mandolin Orchestra and School of Dance
This month so far we’ve been looking at Ukrainian culture here in Timmins. Concerts and festivals were very popular forms of entertainment and entertainment in the ... -
Tchaikovsky’s Pathétique (Western Australian Symphony Orchestra)
This West Australian Symphony Orchestra concert began with River Mountain Sky by Maria Grenfell. Born in Malaysia, raised in New Zealand and now based in Australia, ... -
Handel and Haydn Society bid farewell to Harry Christophers with ‘Creation’
The Handel and Haydn Society will present Haydn’s “The Creation” on April 29 and May 1 at Symphony Hall in Boston. The showcase will represent the ... -
Portland Opera brings ‘The Central Park Five’ to life
The 1989 ‘Central Park Five’ case has been linked to a variety of narrative packages over the years: documentary maestro Ken Burns approached ... -
DIVA Jazz Orchestra tackles Broadway hits
DIVA Jazz Orchestra returns with their latest album, “DIVA Swings Broadway”. The longtime jazz band kicks off the album celebration with performances at Dizzy’s. Performances began ... -
Palm Beach Opera closes 60th anniversary season with Art Deco-inspired production of THE MERRY WIDOW
palm beach Opera presents Franz Lehár’s charming “The Merry Widow” at the Kravis Center from March 25-27, featuring International artistsglamorous decors and a scintillating score. From ... -
Tulsa Symphony Orchestra to Host Free Outdoor Concert Series at Guthrie Green – FOX23 News
TULSA, Okla. – The Tulsa Symphony Orchestra announced Wednesday that it will host a free, family-friendly outdoor concert series at Guthrie Green this spring. The concert ... -
Concert Review (London): Trumpeter Paul Merkelo with the English Chamber Orchestra, January 22, 2022
Paul Merkelo held the solo trumpet seat at the Montreal Symphony Orchestra since 1995. It recently played music by Vivaldi, Haydn and Tartini with the English ... -
Review Teatro Real 2021-22: Lakmé
Teatro Real presented two concerts of the iconic French opera “Lakme”, with French specialist singers Sabine Devielhe and Stéphane Degout, accompanied by award-winning young tenor Xavier ... -
When the orchestra is the star of the opera
At the bottom of his sullen and bitter opera “Wozzeck”, Alban Berg evokes a barracks of soldiers in the middle of the night. A choir chants: ... -
The Plano Symphony Orchestra celebrates the Dance In Spring Family series in Mckinney and Plano
The Plano Symphony Orchestra (PSO) continues to create accessible programming with its educational initiatives in its Spring Family series. Plano Symphony Brass & Percussion artists will ... -
Metropolitan Opera concert honors Ukraine
Vladyslav Buialskyi took center stage at the Metropolitan Opera, hand on heart, singing the national anthem of his country, Ukraine. It was February 28, when the ... -
The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain performs the Ramones “I Wanna Be Sedated”
You’ve seen The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain (UOGB) pay homage to The Clash, Nirvana and Bowie. Now it’s the turn of the Ramones and their ... -
Amsterdam’s Opera Forward festival deals with grief and loss
These are turbulent times in the art world of Amsterdam. The city’s Hermitage (more of a marketing franchise than a museum) has announced that it has ... -
Concert of the Mediterranean Youth Orchestra in Almuñecar
The prestigious Mediterranean Youth Orchestra will give a “Spring” concert in Almuñecar and will be accompanied by the brilliant pianist Susana Gómez Vásquez. The Mediterranean Youth ... -
Schoolchildren join the Blackpool Symphony Orchestra for a fun family concert at Fleetwood’s Marine Hall
As soon as it was possible to rehearse together following changes in restrictions last year, the orchestra resumed rehearsals for their well-received Centenary Ball concert at ... -
Review: Washington National Opera’s ‘Così fan tutte’
As a return to normal, Mozart’s sparkling comedy from 1790 is certainly a choice. On the one hand, it’s one of opera’s most popular confections, reliably ... -
A popular orchestra will pay tribute to Jonty Somervell with a new work
Jonty Somervell A popular orchestra in Cumbria will premiere a new work in memory of one of its members. The Westmorland Orchestra will perform in Kendal ... -
Hungarian State Opera reopens after overhaul – PHOTOS!
The Hungarian State Opera, which underwent a major renovation, was reopened with a festive gala on Saturday evening. The opening ceremony took place in the presence ... -
The Macau Orchestra and the Chinese Orchestra of Macau join forces with renowned musicians from the mainland to present an artistic gala on March 19
MACAU, March 11 – Two concerts organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, by its Portuguese acronym) and coordinated by the Macau Orchestra Company, Limited will ... -
Nadine Sierra on her new album ‘Made for Opera’
The American soprano talks about the three opera heroines who are at the center of the new recording American soprano Nadine Sierra’s second album for ... -
Rising Filipino opera singer Pauline Tan takes the world stage
A Filipino mezzo-soprano and rising international opera singer by the name of Pauline Tan captivates audiences with her mesmerizing rich, deep and powerful ... -
The opera will reopen on March 12
The Hungarian State Opera designed by Miklós Ybl will will reopen to the public on March 12 after a renovation that restored the Budapest building to ... -
LA Opera has named a Latina as its next resident conductor
The national and international music industry has recognized Lina Gonzalez-Granados for her talent in classical music. And now she will be the resident director of the ... -
Dallas Symphony Orchestra announces stellar lineup of programs for new season
As one of the nation’s premier performing arts organizations, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra (DSO) presents world-class performances in Dallas and beyond. The orchestra’s 2022-23 season kicks ... -
Review: Ax Vale Orchestra concert at Seaton
Published: 2:24 PM March 10, 2022 The lively and atmospheric opening of Suppé The queen of spades was a suitably uplifting start to the Ax Vale ... -
Local Musicians Create New Classical Orchestra Las Vegas Sinfonietta
Las Vegas Sinfonietta had planned to celebrate Mozart at its next performance, originally scheduled to coincide with the composer’s birthday in January before it was postponed ... -
Cardiff Philharmonic backlash over cancellation of Tchaikovsky’s 1812 overture
Cardiff Philharmonic backlash for CANCELLATION of Tchaikovsky’s 1812 overture to Putin’s invasion – but they insist it was a ‘one-off’ because the musician has family in ... -
this is opera on the grandest of scales
The JewessOpera AustraliaSydney Opera House, March 9★★★★ Nineteenth-century French Grand Opera has tended to be eclipsed on the modern opera scene by the conquering popularity of ... -
The DuPage Symphony Orchestra’s “Reflections” concert on March 19 to explore the “American scene”
“Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards,” said Danish writer Søren Kierkegaard. Only time can show why things happen and what ... -
An orchestra plays the national anthem in central Kiev as the Russians advance
KYIV, March 9 (Reuters) – In a Kyiv square where recent popular uprisings have shattered Moscow’s ambitions in Ukraine, an orchestra gathered in front of a ... -
New Ocala Symphony Orchestra Concert Features Young Artists |
The Ocala Symphony presents “The Unfinished” on March 19 at 7:30 p.m. and March 20 at 3 p.m. at the Reilly Arts Center. Principal Guest Conductor ... -
QUAMINO’S MAP premieres at the Chicago Opera Theater on April 23
The Chicago Opera Theatre, Chicago’s premier producer of contemporary and reimagined opera, proudly presents the world premiere of Quamino’s Map, highlighting the post-Revolutionary War years when ... -
The Plano Symphony Orchestra will present THE YOUNG ARTISTS & SCHEHERAZADE
The Plano Symphony Orchestra celebrates the grand prize winners of the Collin County Young Artist Competition when the three young musicians, Reina Shim, Steven Lu and ... -
This week: Manchester Orchestra, Home Show second round, free Joe Nichols show | Entertainment
Check out this Thursday’s Gusto for a full schedule of St. Patrick’s Day programming, including village parades, pub crawls and nearly endless live music at the ... -
The American Classical Orchestra will present a program entirely devoted to Bach with the Easter Oratorio
The American Classical Orchestra, New York City’s premier period-instrument orchestra, will return to Lincoln Center for an all-Bach program at Alice Tully Hall, including the first-ever ... -
Royal Opera House takes huge swipe at Putin as Ukrainian anthem played ahead of Swan Lake written in Russian
Swan Lake is one of the most popular ballets of all time, composed by Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky in 1875-76 The Royal Opera House has ... -
Mexican conductor Alondra de la Parra’s debut in Barcelona
When the Mexican Alondra de la Parra (New York, 1980) considered becoming a conductor, she remembered that “they were all men, old and European”. “I’m happy ... -
Iain Beaton: From the supermarket aisle to the opera choir
Supermarket owner Iain Beaton took the plunge and joined an opera choir. Photo / Provided He says he’s not a natural singer, but Iain Beaton was ... -
Okanagan Symphony Orchestra performs a wide range of music – Summerland Review
This weekend, March 4, the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra performed a lavish concert in their presentation of The sacred and the profane. Featuring a variety of French ... -
Bendigo Symphony Orchestra launches its 2022 musical season | Bendigo Advertiser
news, local news, A celebration of Beethoven and world-renowned soloists are among the highlights of the Bendigo Symphony Orchestra’s 2022 season. The orchestra’s program for the ... -
Three of Opera North’s best as they last visited the Nottingham Theater Royal
A scene from Alcina, one of the works performed by Opera North on their last visit to Nottingham Nottingham Theater Royal, March 16-19. Opera North returns ... -
Review of Jenůfa – a painfully sad and powerful story of infanticide | Opera
IEoš Janáček’s opera, revolving around the central story of infanticide, is nothing but anguished and painfully sad. Today, given the attention of the present times and ... -
The Mississauga Symphony Orchestra will perform its first interactive digital rehearsal on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 — Modern Mississauga Media
The Mississauga Symphony Orchestra is about to produce its first interactive digital rehearsal. Streamed live from the Living Arts Center on Tuesday, March 8 at 7:30 ... -
Justices Scalia and Ginsburg were best friends; this opera, coming to Lancaster, celebrates their friendship | Entertainment
Supreme Court justices Antonin Scalia and Ruth Bader Ginsburg had a friendship so strong it inspired someone to create an hour-long opera to celebrate. Scalia, a ... -
British opera star who conquered the world stage
Few singers possessed a more complete and masterful vocal technique than Josephine Veasey, who died at the age of 91. and an instinctive sense of characterization ... -
Orchestra prepares to bring the sounds of the silver screen to life | Archives
With the love of music in their hearts and their musical instruments in their hands, the members of the Lee County Community Orchestra are busy preparing ... -
Free S’pore Symphony Orchestra Concerts at Our Tampines Hub, Victoria Concert Hall & Gardens by the Bay in March – Mothership.SG
If you’ve always been curious about classical music, but never attended a live concert, here’s your chance. You can attend the National Orchestra of Singapore, the ... -
World premiere of EMMETT TILL, a new American opera at the Gerald W. Lynch Theater scheduled for March 23
Emmett Till, A New American Opera – a powerful concert by the playwright and librettist Claire Coss and composer Mary D. Watkins and in association with ... -
These two Bluetooth wristbands put an entire orchestra of virtual instruments in your hands
Photo: Matias Zavia / Gizmodo I admit that when I saw Mictic’s colorful music wristbands at Mobile World Congress, I wasn’t very impressed. They’re two simple ... -
Diane Baribeau: Spring comes early at the City Opera House | News
Diane Baribeau Spring is one of our favorite times of year at City Opera House. Soon the snow will melt, the spring bulbs will begin to ... -
Seattle Opera 2021-22 Review: Blue
Seattle Opera has produced a captivating production of the new opera ‘Blue’, composed by Jeanine Tesori to the libretto by Tazewell Thompson, who also conducted the ... -
Orchestra Playing GTA Theme Goes Viral On TikTok And It’s So Good
A TikTok of an orchestra playing the Grand Theft Auto San Andreas theme has gone viral, and it’s amazing. The Grand Theft Auto San Andreas theme ... -
Catskill Symphony Orchestra happy to be back in the ‘cabaret’
Tickets available now for the gala on March 26 Pandemic restrictions have prohibited it, but this year the Catskill Symphony Orchestra picks up where it left ... -
Review of A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Scottish opera triumphs with a nightmarish version of Britten | Scottish opera
VVisions of pastel-clad fairies playing in an Elysian forest are quickly dispelled in the opening moments of Scottish Opera’s new production, A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Director ... -
The concert of the 20th orchestra of Ace Attorney will take place in May 2022
Capcom and Promax hold the ace lawyer The orchestra’s 20th anniversary concert on Saturday, May 7, 2022. The concert will have a physical audience at Bunkamura ... -
The Toledo Symphony Orchestra will perform at the Sauder Village
The Toledo Symphony Orchestra (TSO) will perform “Soirees and Serenades” at Sauder Village as part of its 2022 Neighborhood Concert Series on Thursday, March 10 ... -
Charity concert at the Berlin State Opera
March 2, 2022 The European Central Bank (ECB) and the Deutsche Bundesbank are supporting a peace concert organized by the Berlin State Opera with its orchestra ... -
The Fremont Symphony Orchestra presents classical guitarist Jeremías García on March 19
Dated: Saturday, March 19, 2022Time: 7 p.m.Tickets: $10 Individual / $20 Family / $5 StudentDriver: Rebecca MurdockGuest soloist: Jeremías Garcia, guitarist On March 19, 2022, the ... -
The VOICE OF SARASOTA opera will sing at the concert on March 20
On Sunday, March 20 at 7:30 p.m., the historic Sarasota Opera House will be filled with singers of all ages and backgrounds, accompanied by a full ... -
Worthing Symphony Orchestra review: Intimacy and beauty bring audiences together in shared reverie
Schubert at the piano – Schubert-Klimt Towards The Light Concert, Worthing Symphony Orchestra at The Assembly Hall; Ian Fontaine, piano; Julian Leaper, Chief; John Gibbons, conductor, ... -
Humble ISD Orchestra Students Playing Historic Instruments Selected to Perform at the Texas Music Educators Association Convention
Woodcreek Middle School’s Viols of the Creek performs at a concert before the Texas Music Educator Association’s annual convention. Front row, left to right, Kendall Coverson ... -
Come experience the drama at the newly restored Hungarian State Opera
After almost five years of closure, the Hungarian State Opera is once again opening its doors to opera and ballet lovers from all over the world. ... -
A choir and orchestra concert took place in Salt Lake City | SF Mori
The Salt Lake Choral Artists and Chamber Orchestra performed Consider the Lys program(The image is by the author) The beautiful music of Consider the Lilies, An ... -
Knoxville Opera returns to the stage with Boito’s ‘Mefistofele’ – Knoxville Arts
BY ALAN SHERROD IIn the opera world of the 1860s, more than the Alps separated Italy from Germany. The battle between the influences of Giuseppe Verdi ...