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Luis A. Miranda, Jr. & Dr. Luz Towns-Miranda Among Honorees At New York Landmarks Conservancy 'Living Landmarks' Celebration

Luis A. Miranda, Jr. and Dr. Luz Towns-Miranda were honored at the New York Landmarks Conservancy's 'Living Landmarks' celebration, recognizing their contributions to the community.
Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra Announces Beethoven Ninth Freedom Tour

Get ready for an unforgettable musical experience as the Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra embarks on their Beethoven Ninth Freedom Tour.
Young Concert Artists Reveals Spring 2024 Highlights

The Young Concert Artists organization has revealed a full slate of engagements for its roster of rising performers during the Spring 2024 season. Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets.
New SING FOR HOPE to Debut New Piano at 28 Liberty Street

Sing for Hope debuts a new piano at 28 Liberty Street, bringing music and art to Lower Manhattan. The piano, designed by Arianna Santoriello, is inspired by Jean Debuffet's 'Group of Four Trees' sculpture. The unveiling coincides with Fosun's Holiday Open House at Court 16.
The Countdown To Lyric Opera Of Chicago's Wine Auction 2023 Begins

After a five year hiatus, Lyric Opera of Chicago is back this Spring with Wine Auction 2023, on May 13. Named a 'Top Charity Wine Auction' by Wine Spectator Magazine, the famed event is returning with its most lavish year yet, with all proceeds from making a profound contribution to Lyric's ability to present the joy of live performance through the wonder of grand opera.
The Met and its Orchestra Reach Agreement, Providing a Path to September Reopening

A new collective bargaining agreement between the Metropolitan Opera and its orchestra, the last of the Met’s three largest unions to reach an agreement, was ratified today. To commemorate the occasion, the Met has announced two free, pre-season performances of Mahler’s Symphony No. 2, “Resurrection,” to take place in Damrosch Park on 9/4 and 9/5.
Sing For Hope Pianos Come to Beverly Hills with 16-Artist Designed Pianos Placed in Parks & Public Spaces

Each Sing for Hope Piano features original artwork designed by Los Angeles-based visual artists and will appear at iconic locations throughout the area, including Beverly Hills City Hall, Beverly Gardens Park, the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, Will Rogers Memorial Park, La Cienega Park, and Roxbury Park.
Renee Fleming Will Perform at Teatro Colon on 29 June

Renée Fleming will perform a concert at Teatro Colon, Miércoles 29 Junio - 20:00 H.
Monica Yunus & Camille Zamora Announced Inaugural Guest Artists For New RefleXions Music Series

Yunus and Zamora will be leading masterclasses for singers (student and professionals), other musicians, choir directors, audience members, art advocates, and music teachers, featuring University of Arkansas voice students and others interested in participating. The masterclasses will be delivered via Zoom on Thursday, October 15 from 3:30 to 5:00.
Photo Flash: Sing for Hope HandaHarmony in Beirut, Lebanon

'The idea that music has healing power goes back to ancient times,' said Dr. Ali Taher to the crowd gathered in the lobby of American University of Beirut Medical Center. The healing power of the arts, increasingly prioritized by the arts and science worlds alike, is encapsulated in the unique partnership of American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC) and the Sing for Hope HandaHarmony program, which activates the arts as a driver of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Sing For Hope To Receive Grant From The National Endowment For The Arts

Sing for Hope has been approved for a $10,000 Challenge America grant to support the Sing for Hope Pianos. This project expands public art access for sites where pathways to arts access are generally denied due to income or accessibility.
Photo Flash: Jon Batiste, Muhammad Yunus, Ann Ziff, & More Attend 2019 Sing For Hope Gala

On Monday, October 28, Sing for Hope held its 13th annual Sing for Hope Gala, uniting New York's philanthropic and cultural leaders for a magical evening in support of the organization's programs and commitment to bring the arts to under-resourced areas. The event, co-chaired by Ann Ziff, Jon Batiste, and Muhammad Yunus, was held at celebrity chef Danny Meyer's acclaimed Bay Room event space.
Dr. Haruhisa Handa, Chairman Of IFAC, Makes Transformational Gift To Sing For Hope

Sing for Hope announced today that Dr. Haruhisa Handa, Chairman of the International Foundation of Arts and Culture and Sing for Hope's Global Patron, has made a decade-long commitment to support SFH's programs in New York City as well as dynamic new creative initiatives around the globe. The announcement follows Dr. Handa's increasing commitment to the organization with a significant financial contribution. 
The Contestants Of The First Round Of The XVI International Tchaikovsky Competition Announced

The names of 231 contestants in the XVI International Tchaikovsky Competition are now available. Those taking part in the first round of the Competition will be 25 musicians each specializing in the Piano, Violin and Cello categories, 60 singers in the vocal category, and 96 contestants in the two new Competition categories, Winds and Brass Instruments, which respectively include 48 woodwind performers and 48 brass performers.
SING FOR HOPE Announces New Board Chair

Sing for Hope announced this week that Linda E. Johnson has been elected Chair of the Board by unanimous board vote.
XVI International Tchaikovsky Competition Announced; Medici.tv To Stream Entire Competition

One of the most anticipated music events in the world, the XVI International Tchaikovsky Competition will take place from June 17 – 29, 2019 in Moscow and Saint Petersburg, Russia with support from the Government of the Russian Federation and the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation, with additional support from the Carmel Cultural Endowment for the Arts.
XVI International Tchaikovsky Competition Announced

One of the most anticipated music events in the world, the XVI International Tchaikovsky Competition will take place from June 17 - 29, 2019 in Moscow and Saint Petersburg, Russia with support from the Government of the Russian Federation and the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation, with additional support from the Carmel Cultural Endowment for the Arts.
XVI International Tchaikovsky Competition Announced; Medici.tv To Stream Entire Competition

One of the most anticipated music events in the world, the XVI International Tchaikovsky Competition will take place from June 17 – 29, 2019 in Moscow and Saint Petersburg, Russia with support from the Government of the Russian Federation and the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation, with additional support from the Carmel Cultural Endowment for the Arts.
Photo Flash: Renee Fleming, Lauren Ambrose, Jon Batiste And More Attend 12th Annual Sing for Hope Gala

On Monday, October 29, Sing for Hope held its 12th annual Sing for Hope Gala, uniting New York's philanthropic and cultural leaders for a magical evening in support of the organization's programs and commitment to bring the arts to under-resourced areas. The event, co-chaired by Ann Ziff, Renee Fleming, and Muhammad Yunus, with Vice Chairs Dr. William Isacoff and Linda E. Johnson, was held at celebrity chef Danny Meyer's brand-new Bay Room event space. BroadwayWorld has photos from the evening below!
51 New Sing For Hope Pianos To Hit The Streets Of NYC This Summer

Sing for Hope is bringing the renowned Sing for Hope Pianos back to the streets of New York City this summer. From June 4-24, in celebration of the work Sing for Hope does in communities year-round, 51 Sing for Hope Pianos will be made available for anyone and everyone to play.

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