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TOM GOLD DANCE to Perform at the Guggenheim Museum in June
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2013
Tom Gold Dance will perform as part of the Guggenheims Works and Process series on June 2nd and 3rd @ 7:30pm. In this interdisciplinary presentation that combines performing arts and science, New York Botanical Garden curator Dr. Michael Balick uses excerpts from theatrical performances to discuss the healing and harmful properties of plants and the use of plant-based remedies and poisons. (more...)
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Door County to Host 2013 Midsummer's Music Festival, 6/7-17
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2013
Located on the shores of Lake Michigan and the Green Bay waters is one of the most beautiful communities in the Midwest - Door County, Wisconsin. The Door Peninsula is a place with picturesque views overlooking the second largest of the Great Lakes. Offering over 300 miles of scenic shoreline, it is a haven for boating, camping, and enjoying the rich tapestry of colorful foliage. (more...)
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Geva's 40th Anniversary Season Concludes with A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by BWW News Desk - Apr 22, 2013
Geva Theatre Center's 40th Anniversary Season concludes with A Midsummer Night's Dream directed by Mark Cuddy and Skip Greer. This most popular of Shakespeare's comedies and suitable for the entire family, begins performances on May 8 and runs in the Elaine P. Wilson Mainstage through June 2. (more...)
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BIG BANG! Closes Out ROCO's 2012-13 Season, 4/20-21
by BWW News Desk - Apr 20, 2013
Today, April 20, and Sunday, April 21, River Oaks Chamber Orchestra ('ROCO') will present 'Big Bang!' with dynamic guest conductor Andre Raphel and the 40-piece River Oaks Chamber Orchestra. Featuring traditional classics by Mendelssohn and Respighi paired with bombastic drums, the ROCO season finale will be a blast for classical music aficionados and families alike. ROCO will present the Houston premiere of a commissioned double percussion concerto by internationally-acclaimed composer Jonathan Leshnoff, performed by percussionists Matt McClung and Todd Meehan. And in ROCO fashion, there will be a surprise or two! (more...)
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BIG BANG! to Close Out ROCO's 2012-13 Season, 4/20-21
by BWW News Desk - Apr 12, 2013
On Saturday, April 20, and Sunday, April 21, River Oaks Chamber Orchestra ('ROCO') will present 'Big Bang!' with dynamic guest conductor Andre Raphel and the 40-piece River Oaks Chamber Orchestra. Featuring traditional classics by Mendelssohn and Respighi paired with bombastic drums, the ROCO season finale will be a blast for classical music aficionados and families alike. ROCO will present the Houston premiere of a commissioned double percussion concerto by internationally-acclaimed composer Jonathan Leshnoff, performed by percussionists Matt McClung and Todd Meehan. And in ROCO fashion, there will be a surprise or two! (more...)
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BWW Reviews: Goode to Great: Orpheus Returns to Carnegie Hall
by Peter Danish - Apr 08, 2013
Felix Mendelssohn completed his Symphony Number 4 ('The Italian') in Berlin, in 1833, at the conclusion of a three year vacation/tour of Europe. He conducted the world premiere of the symphony himself in London that same year. Despite the symphony's rapturous success, the composer remained unhappy with the work till the day he died; even revising the piece at least twice and never publishing the final work. Talk about a perfectionist! (more...)
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New Jersey Symphony to Present Mendelssohn's 'Italian' Symphony, 3/8-10
by BWW
News Desk - Mar 09, 2013
The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra presents Mendelssohn's 'Italian' Symphony on a program that also features gems from the Italian opera repertoire, including arias by Verdi, Bellini and Donizetti, along with Puccini's Chrysanthemums and Rossini's The Italian Girl in Algiers Overture. Soprano Joanna Mongiardo returns to the NJSO stage to perform the aria selections; Marcelo Lehninger conducts. (more...)
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New Jersey Symphony Presents Mendelssohn's 'Italian' Symphony, Now thru 3/10
by BWW News Desk - Mar 08, 2013
The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra presents Mendelssohn's 'Italian' Symphony on a program that also features gems from the Italian opera repertoire, including arias by Verdi, Bellini and Donizetti, along with Puccini's Chrysanthemums and Rossini's The Italian Girl in Algiers Overture. Soprano Joanna Mongiardo returns to the NJSO stage to perform the aria selections; Marcelo Lehninger conducts. (more...)
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Ballet Philippines Opens A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Friday, 2/15
by Oliver Oliveros - Feb 14, 2013
Following the highly successful run of pop ballet 'Rama Hari,' Ballet Philippines (BP) opens its newest season with its own take on William Shakespeare's enchanting comedy 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Main Theatre this weekend, February 15 (3 p.m., 8 p.m.) and February 16 to 17 (2 p.m., 6 p.m.) (more...)
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Utah Symphony Concludes Mendelssohn Symphony Cycle
by BWW News Desk - Feb 14, 2013
The Utah Symphony and Music Director Thierry Fischer will conclude a season-long performance cycle of Felix Mendelssohn's five symphonies with a concert featuring the first and last symphonies by the composer. (more...)
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New Jersey Symphony to Present Mendelssohn's 'Italian' Symphony, 3/8-10
by BWW News Desk - Feb 04, 2013
The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra presents Mendelssohn's 'Italian' Symphony on a program that also features gems from the Italian opera repertoire, including arias by Verdi, Bellini and Donizetti, along with Puccini's Chrysanthemums and Rossini's The Italian Girl in Algiers Overture. Soprano Joanna Mongiardo returns to the NJSO stage to perform the aria selections; Marcelo Lehninger conducts. (more...)
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Louisville Vocal Project Performs Christmas Concert Today
by BWW News Desk - Dec 09, 2012
The Louisville Vocal Project will present a program of music for Advent and Christmas continuing today. The Louisville Vocal Project specializes in renaissance sacred music and newly-composed works for a cappella choir. A variety of other styles are always included in their concerts. (more...)
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