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Ensemble For These Times Reveals Winners of its 2024 Call For Scores For Solo Piano To Be Performed By E4TT Emerita Pianist Dale Tsang
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2024

Award-winning SF contemporary chamber group Ensemble for These Times has announced the winners of its 2024 Call for Scores for Solo Piano. The works chosen will be performed by E4TT emerita pianist extraordinaire, Dale Tsang on a solo recital in the group's 17th Home Season, the second such solo piano Call for Scores.

Brooklyn Chamber Orchestra Presents DREAMS AND JOURNEYS Tribute To the Immigrant Experience
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 9, 2024

Experience the rich history of New York's immigrant journey through a musical tribute by The Brooklyn Chamber Orchestra. Celebrate diversity and cultural heritage in this unique performance.

South Bend Symphony Orchestra to Welcome Kayhan Kalhor in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2023

The South Bend Symphony Orchestra will welcome internationally acclaimed virtuoso Kayhan Kalhor at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 4, at the Morris Performing Arts Center for Kalhor + Brahms.

South Bend Symphony Orchestra to Present TANGO CALIENTE in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 11, 2023

The South Bend Symphony Orchestra will  welcome a sizzling tango troupe at Tango Caliente! on February 11 at the Morris Performing Arts Center.

San Diego Opera Announces Spring Drive-In Season Featuring THE BARBER OF SEVILLE and ONE AMAZING NIGHT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 17, 2021

Inspired by the success from their safe drive-in performances of La bohème in the Fall, which heralded the return of live, in-person, opera to San Diego County since the start of the pandemic, and provided over 300 jobs to many, San Diego Opera has announced a Spring season of safe, socially-distanced, drive-in performances.

Fred Hersch MY COMA DREAMS Available For Free Streaming Beginning This Friday
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2020

Iconic pianist and composer Fred Hersch to offer free streaming of acclaimed jazz theater piece My Coma Dreams beginning Friday, July 17, 2020

Green Space Presents TAKE ROOT and FERTILE GROUND
by Julie Musbach - May 20, 2019

Green Space is pleased to announce a diverse roster of artists for its signature programs this June. Take Root will present an evening of work by Angharad Davies and Amber Sloan, curated by Aviva Geismar on June 14th and 15th, and Fertile Ground showcases works-in-progress by multiple dance artists on June 16th.

OPERA America's New Civic Practice Grants: $180,000 Awarded To Seven Companies
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 15, 2019

OPERA America, the national service organization for opera and the nation's leading champion for American opera, is pleased to announce the recipients of its first-ever Civic Practice Grants, supported by OPERA America's Opera Fund endowment.

BWW Interview: Alisa Jordheim of SAN DIEGO OPERA'S RIGOLETTO at San Diego Civic Center
by Ron Bierman - Jan 29, 2019

Coloratura Alisa Jordheim will be debuting in the role of Gilda with baritone Stephen Powell in a San Diego Opera production of Verdi's Rigoletto. This is the fifth time he's sung the lead. The first time was in a Cincinnati Opera production in which Jordheim had only a few lines as a page. 'I feel like I've graduated. That was in 2011, and I was a graduate student at CCM (the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music). It was a wonderful experience for me just to soak up everything in the rehearsal process. One of my favorite singers, Sarah Coburn, was the Gilda. Just getting to see her portray that character and to work with Stephen was a master class.'

Icelandic Violinist Hlif Sigurjonsdottir In Concert On Today At Saint Peter's Church
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2018

Icelandic violinist Hlif Sigurjonsdottir will be in concert with pianist Steven W. Ryan today, May 12 at 7:00 PM at Saint Peter's Church, 619 Lexington Avenue at 54th Street in Manhattan.

Grammy-Nominated Soprano Malinda Haslett To Lead USM Voice Department Fall 2018
by Julie Musbach - May 7, 2018

Grammy-nominated soprano, Malinda Haslett, will join University of Southern Maine's School of Music as division leader of the Voice Department, beginning in Fall 2018. A former staff member at the Metropolitan Opera, Haslett is currently vocal division director of the Silicon Valley Chamber Music Festival.

Icelandic Violinist Hlif Sigurjonsdottir In Concert On May 12 At Saint Peter's Church
by Julie Musbach - Apr 26, 2018

Icelandic violinist Hlif Sigurjonsdottir will be in concert with pianist Steven W. Ryan on Saturday, May 12 at 7:00 PM at Saint Peter's Church, 619 Lexington Avenue at 54th Street in Manhattan.

National Chorale to Present Beethoven's Symphony #9 This Friday, April 13
by Macon Prickett - Apr 9, 2018

National Chorale, New York's premier professional choral company, under the Artistic Direction of Everett McCorvey, continues its 2017-2018 Season at Lincoln Center with Beethoven Symphony #9 on Friday, April 13, 2018 at 8pm at the David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, 10 Lincoln Center Plaza, NYC. Tickets are $30-$100 and are available at www.nationalchorale.com, or by calling (212) 333-5333.

National Chorale Presents Beethoven Symphony #9
by Julie Musbach - Mar 27, 2018

National Chorale, New York's premier professional choral company, under the Artistic Direction of Everett McCorvey, continues its 2017-2018 Season at Lincoln Center with Beethoven Symphony #9 on Friday, April 13, 2018 at 8pm at the David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, 10 Lincoln Center Plaza, NYC.

OPERA America Awards $225,000 In Grants To Develop New American Operas
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 14, 2017

OPERA America, the national service organization for opera and the nation's leading champion for American opera, is pleased to announce that it has awarded grants to 11 opera companies through the Repertoire Development Grants program, supported by The Opera Fund. These grants provide vital financial support to opera companies developing new American opera and music-theater works.

New Works by Jeanine Tesori, Sarah Ruhl and More Receive OPERA America Grants
by BWW News Desk - Dec 13, 2017

OPERA America, the national service organization for opera and the nation's leading champion for American opera, is pleased to announce that it has awarded grants to 11 opera companies through the Repertoire Development Grants program, supported by The Opera Fund. These grants provide vital financial support to opera companies developing new American opera and music-theater works.

The Dessoff Choirs Begins New Season with Tribute to Gregg Smith
by BWW News Desk - Oct 2, 2017

The Dessoff Choirs opens its 93rd season with Multidimensional Magnificence: a one-night only performance at Riverside Church inspired by the many concerts produced by American composer/conductor Gregg Smith. His devotion to choral music was greater than almost any one of his generation.

Florentine Opera to Release Fourth Original Recording, 9/8
by BWW News Desk - Sep 7, 2017

Robert Aldridge and Herschel Garfein's Sister Carrie, the latest world-premiere recording of by the Grammy Award-winning Florentine Opera, will be released by the Naxos label for worldwide distribution on Friday, September 8, 2017.

New Opera SISTER CARRIE Comes to Marcus Center This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Oct 7, 2016

SISTER CARRIE, a new American opera commissioned by Florentine Opera from the creators of Elmer Gantry, comes to Milwaukee's Marcus Center for the Performing Arts for two performances: Today October 7 at 7:30 PM and Sunday October 9 at 2:30 PM.

The Florentine Opera to Premiere SISTER CARRIE This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Oct 7, 2016

Milwaukee, WI -- The Florentine continues to craft its seasons with a blend of imaginatively staged classic operas and important new American works. The nation's sixth oldest opera company will launch the 83rd Season with the world premiere of SISTER CARRIE, a new work by the two-time Grammy Award-winning creators of Elmer Gantry.