Dmitri Shostakovich:Fesitive Overture, Op. 96 Dmitri Dmitriyevich Shostakovich, one of the Soviet Union’s greatest composers, was born in Saint Petersburg on September 12, 1906 and died in Moscow on August 9, 1975. Although he composed in a wide variety of genres, he is best known for his fifteen symphonies, works that stand among the finest […]
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Grammy-winning conductor JoAnn Falletta serves as Music Director of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Music Director Laureate of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, Principal Guest Conductor of the Brevard Music Center, and Artistic Adviser of the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra. Hailed for having “Toscanini’s tight control over ensemble, Walter’s affectionate balancing of inner voices, Stokowski’s gutsy showmanship, and a controlled frenzy worthy of Bernstein,” she is a leading force for the music of our time.
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (NOVEMBER 9, 2021) – The Winston-Salem Symphony today announced an exciting slate of guest conductors for the 2021–22 season. The Symphony’s season began in October with a Classics Series concert under the baton of guest conductor Nicholas Hersh and will continue this month with amazing artists on the podium. Guest conductors in November can be seen on the next Classics Series concert, Wild
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The origins of All American came from a commission by the Los Angeles Philharmonic for a short concert opener for a concert that included music by Charles Ives, Samuel Barber, and Duke Ellington. Laura Karpman’s initial reaction, according to an interview that appeared in the LA Times was “Great! We’ll call it ‘All American’ and I’ll figure out what to write later.” Her next instinct was to compose something patriotic, but upon further reflection, her womanhood, her sense of social justice, and her innate outspoken nature led her to create a mashup that would draw attention to the accomplishments of American female composers from the past.
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Recognized as a conductor of extraordinary versatility, Carolyn Kuan has enjoyed successful associations with top tier orchestras, opera companies, ballet companies, and festivals worldwide. Her commitment to contemporary music has defined her approach to programming, and established her as an international resource for new music and world premieres.
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Jean Sibelius:Symphony No. 7 in C Major, Op. 105 Jean Sibelius is undisputably the greatest composer Finland has ever produced. He was born on December 8, 1865 in Hämeenlinna (Tavastehus), Finland and died in Järvenpää, Finland on September 20, 1957. His abiding interest in Finland’s literature (especially the national epic known as the Kalevala) and
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Over a remarkable tenure as Associate Conductor of the Baltimore Symphony, Nicholas Hersh earned critical acclaim for his innovative programming and natural ability to connect with musicians and audiences alike. Nicholas created the BSO Pulse series, through which he brought together indie bands and orchestral musicians in unique collaborations; he led the BSO in several
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (September 1, 2021) – The Winston-Salem Symphony today announced plans to postpone its September 2021 performances of The Chevalier and the Ignite Family Series Green Eggs & Ham concert. These postponements are in response to the rapidly rising number of new Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases resulting from the highly transmissible Delta variant.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AUGUST 24, 2021) – The Winston-Salem Symphony today announced the resignation of Music Director Timothy Redmond, effective immediately.About his resignation, Maestro Redmond said, “Goodness, what a difference a pandemic makes. I’ve been unbelievably fortunate to have had the opportunity to be so creative and to make so many projects happen in so many places, but this summer has made me realize that perhaps there’s such a thing as too much travel…
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Millions of YouTube viewers can’t be wrong. Well they can, but in this case they aren’t, and they’ve turned the inspired lunacy of musicians Igudesman & Joo into an internet and international sensation. Aleksey Igudesman and Hyung-ki Joo have taken the world by storm with their unique and hilarious theatrical shows. Combining comedy with music –
Brett Polegato’s artistic sensibility has earned him the highest praise from audiences and critics: “his is a serious and seductive voice” says The Globe and Mail, and The New York Times has praised him for his “burnished, well-focused voice” which he uses with “considerable intelligence and nuance.” He appears regularly on the world’s most distinguished stages including those of
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Dubbed the “leading lady of crossover” by Classical Singer magazine, Amy Justman’s career has spanned musical theater, classical music, jazz and beyond. The recent revival of Carousel marked her sixth appearance on Broadway, covering and performing for both Renée Fleming and Jessie Mueller. Recent highlights include Leonard Bernstein’s Mass with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, which
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American bass Kevin Burdette has impressed audiences on both sides of the Atlantic with his mellifluous voice and strongly dramatic characterizations. The San Francisco Chronicle called his Leporello “a tour de force of vocal splendor and comic timing,” and the New York Times dubbed him “the Robin Williams of opera.” He was featured as Stefano in
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Karim Sulayman, tenor Lebanese-American tenor Karim Sulayman has garnered international attention as a sophisticated and versatile artist, praised for his “lucid, velvety tenor and pop-star charisma” (BBC Music Magazine). The 2019 Best Classical Solo Vocal GRAMMY® Award winner, he continues to earn acclaim for his original and innovative programming and recording projects, while regularly performing on the
In 2018, Mezzo-soprano Sarah Coit was heard in several recital performances as a Vocal Fellow with Ravinia’s Steans Music Institute and made several important house and role debuts. Opera News praised her performance in Le nozze di Figaro with Michigan Opera Theatre: “Sarah Coit’s burnished mezzo-soprano gave her Cherubino a seductive tinge. Her pure, lovely
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Shawnette Sulker has been described as a singer “…displaying a bright, superbly controlled soprano with perfectly placed coloratura.” On the operatic stage, Ms. Sulker has been a featured artist in three San Francisco Opera productions: Porgy and Bess, The Mother of Us All, and Louise. She was also a part of the joint production of Dido and Aeneas between San Francisco
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American baritone Timothy McDevitt has established himself among the industry’s most versatile young performers of today. His unique ability to thrive in the worlds of both opera and musical theatre is clearly represented by his diverse schedule throughout the United States and abroad. This season includes his debut in Germany as Harry Easter STREET SCENE at Oper
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A native of New York City, Charles Calotta, tenor, recently received his Masters degree in Opera Performance from the Maryland Opera Studio. He graduated from Vanderbilt University in 2017, having won awards in collaborative and operatic performance. During the 2018-2019 season, Calotta performed several roles in the world premiere of Elizabeth Mehl Greene’s Hajar, Mr.
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This season, soprano Olivia Boen is welcomed back to the Wigmore Hall French Song Exchange led by Dame Felicity Lott and François le Roux, will cover Donna Anna at Nevill Holt Opera, and will become a Samling Institute Young Artist. She was a finalist in the 2021 Gold Medal Prize at the Guildhall School of
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BRANFORD MARSALIS HAS STAYED THE COURSE. FROM HIS EARLY ACCLAIM AS A SAXOPHONIST BRINGING NEW ENERGY AND NEW AUDIENCES TO THE JAZZ ART, HE HAS REFINED AND EXPANDED HIS TALENTS AND HIS HORIZONS AS A MUSICIAN, COMPOSER, BANDLEADER AND EDUCATOR – A 21st CENTURY MAINSTAY OF ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE. Under the direction of conductor Gil Jardim, Branford
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Romanian British pianist and creator of “The Nutcracker and I”, Alexandra Dariescu dazzles audiences and critics worldwide with her effortless musicality and captivating stage presence. Her vision and innovative approach to programming makes her stand out as a creative entrepreneur who likes to think differently. In demand as a soloist worldwide, Dariescu has performed to critical
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