Visiting Orchestras, World Premieres, Films and More Slated for February 2017 with the TSO
by BWW
News Desk - Feb 1, 2017
With two visiting orchestras, classical landmarks by Haydn, Beethoven, and Schumann, high-status guest artists, two World Premieres, and the continuation of the films with live orchestra series, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) offers heart-warming music for the cold month of February. As part of the TSO's Canada Mosaic project, audiences will be treated on several occasions to new, brief orchestral works called Sesquies, to celebrate Canada's 150th anniversary.
Visiting Orchestras, World Premieres, Films and More Slated for February 2017 with the TSO
by BWW News Desk - Jan 13, 2017
With two visiting orchestras, classical landmarks by Haydn, Beethoven, and Schumann, high-status guest artists, two World Premieres, and the continuation of the films with live orchestra series, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) offers heart-warming music for the cold month of February. As part of the TSO's Canada Mosaic project, audiences will be treated on several occasions to new, brief orchestral works called Sesquies, to celebrate Canada's 150th anniversary.
The Gloaming Performs at Chan Centre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 15, 2014
The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at the University of British Columbia (UBC) presents the Canadian debut of famed Irish ensemble The Gloaming tonight, November 15, 2014 at 8pm in the Chan Shun Concert Hall. Hailed as “one of the great forces in Irish music” by The Irish Times, the five-member ensemble navigates between contemporary and traditional sounds, creating original music that is haunting and beautiful in equal measure.
The Gloaming to Performat Chan Centre, 11/15
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 8, 2014
The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at the University of British Columbia (UBC) presents the Canadian debut of famed Irish ensemble The Gloaming on Saturday, November 15, 2014 at 8pm in the Chan Shun Concert Hall. Hailed as “one of the great forces in Irish music” by The Irish Times, the five-member ensemble navigates between contemporary and traditional sounds, creating original music that is haunting and beautiful in equal measure.
Chan Centre for the Performing Arts Announces 2014-15 Concert Season
by Diana Heisroth - May 12, 2014
The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at the University of British Columbia (UBC) announces its extraordinary 2014/15 concert series, showcasing the largest ever roster of international icons, returning favourites, legendary titans, and feast-for-the-senses performances on stage in the Chan Shun Concert Hall.
Christian Zacharias Leads LA Phil in Stravinsky, Bach, Schubert & Schumann, Now thru 12/1
by BWW News Desk - Nov 29, 2013
Christian Zacharias, whose relationship with the Los Angeles Philharmonic as a both a conductor and soloist dates back to 1993, returns to Walt Disney Concert Hall to lead the orchestra in three performances, tonight, and Saturday, November 29 and 30, at 8 pm, and Sunday, December 1, at 2 pm.
Christian Zacharias to Lead LA Phil in Stravinsky, Bach, Schubert & Schumann, 11/29-12/1
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 21, 2013
Christian Zacharias, whose relationship with the Los Angeles Philharmonic as a both a conductor and soloist dates back to 1993, returns to Walt Disney Concert Hall to lead the orchestra in three performances, Friday and Saturday, November 29 and 30, at 8 pm, and Sunday, December 1, at 2 pm.
Martin Smith's 1960s Thriller Pits Young Man Against Avarice, Betrayal
by Robert Diamond - Oct 26, 2013
In author Martin Smith's exciting new thriller 'Minion or Master' (published by AuthorHouse) protagonist George Howden, an inexperienced young businessman, falls in love and is forced to fight for his life and his reputation - all in the span of two short months.
Lyric Opera of Chicago’s OPERATHON 2012 Raises $482,465
by Kelsey Denette - Oct 24, 2012
OPERATHON 2012, Lyric Opera of Chicago's annual live-radio marathon fundraiser on 98.7WFMT, celebrated its 33rd anniversary by raising $482,465 during its 16-hour broadcast on Saturday, October 20, exceeding the $450,000 goal.
ELEKTRA, LA BOHEME et al. Set for Lyric Opera of Chicago in 2012-13 Season
by Max Schwager - Jan 18, 2012
Anthony Freud, general director of Lyric Opera of Chicago, announced yesterday the repertoire, principal singers, conductors, directors, and designers for Lyric's 2012-13 season. This was Freud's first news conference since becoming Lyric's general director on Oct. 1, 2011. Joining Freud for yesterday's announcement was Sir Andrew Davis, Lyric's music director, and Renee Fleming, Lyric's creative consultant (via Skype).
Conductor Vasily Petrenko Leads LA Phil at Hollywood Bowl, 7/26 & 7/28
by BWW News Desk - Jul 26, 2011
Russian-born Vasily Petrenko, the youngest Principal Conductor of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, comes to the Hollywood Bowl in two programs of classical concerts, Tuesday, July 26, and Thursday, July 28, at 8 p.m. He is joined in the Tuesday program by Russian pianist Alexander Gavrylyuk, who made his Bowl debut last summer; this time performing Tchaikovsky's First Piano Concerto. The program includes Antonín Dvo?ák's Carnival Overture and also includes Jean Sibelius' Second Symphony. Thursday's program features LA Phil Principal Concertmaster Martin Chalifour perfoming Sibelius' Violin Concerto. Also on the Thursday program are Dvo?ák's masterpiece, Symphony No. 9, 'From the New World,' and Mikhail Glinka's Overture to Ruslan and Ludmilla.
Conductor Vasily Petrenko Leads LA Phil at Hollywood Bowl, 7/26 & 7/28
by Lauren Wolman - Jul 21, 2011
Russian-born Vasily Petrenko, the youngest Principal Conductor of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, comes to the Hollywood Bowl in two programs of classical concerts, Tuesday, July 26, and Thursday, July 28, at 8 p.m. He is joined in the Tuesday program by Russian pianist Alexander Gavrylyuk, who made his Bowl debut last summer; this time performing Tchaikovsky's First Piano Concerto. The program includes Antonín Dvo?ák's Carnival Overture and also includes Jean Sibelius' Second Symphony. Thursday's program features LA Phil Principal Concertmaster Martin Chalifour perfoming Sibelius' Violin Concerto. Also on the Thursday program are Dvo?ák's masterpiece, Symphony No. 9, 'From the New World,' and Mikhail Glinka's Overture to Ruslan and Ludmilla.
