Composer Ned Rorem Dies At Age 99
American composer and writer Ned Rorem passed away at age 99 on November 18, 2022 in New York City, in his home on the Upper West Side, surrounded by family and friends. He is survived by six nieces and nephews and eleven grand nieces and nephews.
Chamber Music Northwest Announces 2022-23 Season
For its 2022/23 season, Chamber Music Northwest (CMNW) will present an intriguing line-up of seven concerts at four venues throughout the Portland metro area, including three professionally recorded concerts that will be available online. Chamber Music Northwest’s season ahead is a journey of musical discovery through far-ranging musical repertoire featuring chamber music favorites alongside bold new works and lesser-heard masterpieces presented with a diverse array of instrumentation, and many of the most acclaimed musicians in the world.
Midwest Trust Center to Present Chris Botti at Yardley Hall This Month
Johnson County Community College’s Midwest Trust Center will present Chris Botti August 24, 2022, 7:30 p.m. Grammy Award-winning master trumpeter and composer Chris Botti has amassed a spectacular variety of honors, including multiple Gold and Platinum albums, to become the largest selling instrumental artist in the United States.
Colorado Music Festival Opens This June in Boulder
The Colorado Music Festival (CMF) opens the 2022 season in Boulder, Colorado at the historic Chautauqua Auditorium on June 30, offering 22 concerts this summer and running through August 7, under the leadership of Music Director Peter Oundjian. John Adams is this summer's Composer-in-Residence, and the Takács Quartet are Artists-in-Residence.
Irvine Barclay Theatre Announces 2022-23 Season
Irvine Barclay Theatre, known for its intimate setting providing unique experiences and personal interactions with top performers, has announced its 2022-23 season. One of the most popular performing arts venues in Orange County, Irvine Barclay Theatre will again feature renowned artists in its broadest range of genres ever.
William Shatner, Carl Weathers, Kevin Smith Headline Roster at FAN EXPO St. Louis
William Shatner ('Star Trek,' 'Boston Legal'), Michael Rooker (Guardians of the Galaxy, Suicide Squad), a Clerks cast reunion that includes writer/director Kevin Smith, Jason Mewes, Brian O'Halloran, Trevor Fehrman and Jeff Anderson, Carl Weathers ('The Mandalorian,' Rocky), the 'Smallville' trio of Tom Welling, Kristen Kreuk and Michael Rosenbaum and 'The Mandalorian' standout Ming-Na Wen are among the first wave of celebrity guests scheduled to attend the first FAN EXPO St. Louis, May 13-15 at America's Center.
William Shatner, Carl Weathers, Clerks Reunion with Kevin Smith Headline Celebrity Roster at FAN EXPO
William Shatner (“Star Trek,” “Boston Legal”), Michael Rooker (Guardians of the Galaxy, Suicide Squad), a Clerks cast reunion that includes Kevin Smith, Jason Mewes, Brian O'Halloran, Trevor Fehrman and Jeff Anderson, Carl Weathers (“The Mandalorian,” Rocky), and more are among the first wave of celebrities scheduled to attend the first FAN EXPO.
Colorado Music Festival Announces 2022 Season
The Colorado Music Festival in Boulder, Colorado, under the leadership of Music Director Peter Oundjian, returns to Chautauqua Auditorium in Boulder this summer for 22 concerts between June 30 and August 7.