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But Friday's program also served as an evening prep session on composer William Levi Dawson (1899-1990). A skilled arranger of spirituals and longtime conductor of the Tuskegee Institute Choir, Dawson was also an exquisitely talented…

For its opening concert last September, when the Seattle Symphony returned for its first full season since the pandemic hit, it was the music of Reena Esmail that kicked off the program. She continues her role as composer-in-residence…

Baku, March 9, AZERTAC The world famous Azerbaijani composer, Gara Garayev left a deep imprint on the musical culture not only of Azerbaijan, but of the whole world. His compositional art received wide recognition, both in Azerbaijan and…

Professors from three Louisiana universities will perform in a tribute concert to composer Mauricio Kagel on Tuesday, March 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Magale Recital Hall. Attendees include, from left, Northwestern State professor Dr.…

Adam Burnette is a pianist, bandleader and composer from Chatsworth, Georgia. He has worked across the United States, from the Kennedy Center to Indiana State University, and in Europe. His work was recently featured in NewMusicShelf…

Somnur Monir Konal never had to look back after "Channel i Shera Kontho", making her presence felt with her lively and melodious voice in films, singles and albums. The singer recently received the national award for her performance in…

Munich Mayor Dieter Reiter has threatened to remove Valery Gergiev as conductor of the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra unless Gergiev says publicly by Monday!-->…

Finnish musician Jaakko Kuusisto died on February 23, 2022. Diagnosed with a brain tumor in the summer of 2020, his condition deteriorated earlier this year and he was hospitalized. Kuusisto was born on January 17, 1974 into a family of…

Inon Zur is one of, otherwise the most, prolific composers working in the gaming industry today. With a massive backlog of iconic sheet music to his name, chances are any gamer worth his salt has had his songs stuck in his head at one…

A singer Shakira turns 45 today! Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll was born on February 2, 1977 in Barranquilla, Colombia. Shakira has been called the "queen of Latin music" although her genres have ranged from reggae to Latin to pop. Shakira:…

Johann Sebastian Bach's music will feature in the Lake Charles Symphony's "Bach to Bach" concert. (Special for the American press)…

In July 1936, composer, pianist, organist and pedagogue Florence B. Price was profiled again in the Chicago Defender. Since 1918, her affiliations and accomplishments had attracted the attention of publication, an…

by: Kelsey RogersNexstar Multimedia Cable Job : January 19, 2022 / 2:42 PM EST Update: January 19, 2022 / 2:42 PM EST (WTAJ) – Most people listen to Taylor Swift and…

Her work, with and without Phil, remains a vital resource. Photo: Paul…

Producer Judith Sherman has been nominated for the 64th Grammy Awards with the album "Dances of The Yogurt Maker", featuring pieces by Turkish composer Erberk Eryılmaz. The album, which earned Sherman a Grammy Award…

(Photo credit: Jacques Demarthon) Born in Paris in 1926, Betsy jolas has dual American and French nationality. After graduating from Bennington College, she continued her studies in Paris in 1946 - studying with Darius Milhaud and…

Editor's Note: In view of the rapid spread of the omicron variant of the coronavirus, please take into account the safety recommendations of local health authorities as they are updated, and check your event's website for COVID-19…

Dominick Argento, April 3, 2016.Although he originally hoped to take a job on the East or West Coast, American musician-composer Dominick Argento began his career in 1958 at the University of Minnesota, where he taught composition…

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After his first encounter with the Northern Lights, Ä’riks travels to the Nordic countries every year, because the energy he channels from northern Lights inspires her to create more work. The Nordic and Baltic…

Google Doodle on Saturday November 20 marked the 194th anniversary of the birth of classical Creole musician and composer Edmond Dede. Dede was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States on November 20, 1827 and died on January 5,…

Internationally renowned violinist Padma Bhushan Dr. L. Subramaniam, left, his granddaughter Mahati, center, and Indian Ambassador to the United States Taranjit Singh Sandhu at a recent meeting in Washington , DC Photo: Courtesy of Dr.L.…

Gerikh received his first violin lessons at the age of six with Vladimir Kotsuba and at 13 he was studying with Boris Brant at the Odessa Stolyarsky School for Gifted Children. He then won the second prize in the All Ukraine Violin…

1. Versatile talentSergei Rachmaninoff first made a name for himself as a great composer, but he was also excellent as a pianist and conductor. “I have never been able to guess what my true vocation is, who I am -…

New York, NY, November 03, 2021 - (PR.com) - Composer Nathan Felix is ​​about to release a new classical music recording inspired by the different skies and landscapes of the state of Texas. The music,…

75 + 1, a very special (reprogrammed from 2020) celebration of the 75th birthday of internationally renowned composer Judith Lang Zaimont, will be presented on Monday, November 8 at 7:30 p.m. at Merkin Hall in New York at Kaufman Music…

Posted October 26, 2021 in Featured | First page | New Thomas the Tank Engine and his friend Nia are featured in the reboot of the series "Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go!"…

In April, violinist and composer Jessie Montgomery was named the Chicago Symphony Orchestra's new composer-in-residence. Montgomery will split her time between New York and Chicago throughout her residency, which began July 1 and…

The Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra will create a composition by Marietta's teenage composer Will Weaver. The concert will take place on October 17, 2021 at the Bailey Center for the Performing Arts at Kennesaw State University.…

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan (WOTV) - Oh baby, baby! The Queen of Pop appears in the ballroom! To kick off the third week of Dance with the stars on ABC, season 30 pro-dancer actors and celebrities will present their best dance moves…

SHEBOYGAN, Wisconsin (WFRV) - It's one thing to put on a show. It's another to take control of a show. The latter is performing with Sheboygan Theater Company's "Songs for a New World" as the company comes back from the…

After an 18-month shutdown due to the coronavirus pandemic and prolonged labor disputes with its musicians and team, the Metropolitan Opera reopens on Monday with a historic debut - the first work by a black composer. America's premier…

The Emmy-winning musician spoke with theGrio about his first meeting with the Queen of Soul and working with Jennifer Hudson.Kris bowers was intended to make film scores. Along with both parents in the television industry, the Los Angeles…

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“I ask all artists around the world to help me bring the voice of musical freedom to the world,” Rajabian said. Billboard in an email interview. "I have lived through years of imprisonment and bans,…

Beluga whales intrigued by fiddler in Connecticut The Beluga Whales of Mystic, Connecticut were captivated by a violin performance. MYSTIQUE, Conn. - A trio of beluga whales were captivated by a recent violin performance at the…

Remember Jones, as shown in his new animated video "Fat Jeans". The Sea.Hear.Now Festival at Asbury Park will be a big event for the New Jersey rock community: a mega-festival, on the beach, with sets from Pearl Jam, Smashing Pumpkins,…

For centuries poor migrants from the Scottish Highlands have traveled to the United States in search of a better future. With them came music, stories, songs and memories. With live broadcasts banned on both…

Filipino violinist Ramon "Chino" Soberano pays homage to his musical roots, and one way is to organize free virtual masterclasses and lectures for future generations of violinists. In a recent series of virtual courses through the…

Over the years, country music has evolved. Artists have become more innovative, mixing different sounds and styles and expanding the demographics of listeners even further. Some artists have…

Fans of crossover violinist David Garrett came out in force to vote for the musician to win the first-ever poll to find the world's most popular living classical artist, The uDiscover Classical 100. David Garrett is one of…

After the start of the pandemic, Hardy began writing and performing new music that reflected the news. Photo by Javon Conaway, courtesy of Javon Conaway (ARTBYJCON). The United States is the world's largest…

The gravestone on Isaac Stern's grave simply reads "Isaac Stern, Fiddler", but the violinist was much more than that: he was an educator who guided generations of musicians, including Yo-Yo Ma and…

Mads toll When violinist Mads Tolling walks around the Bay Area with guitarist Jacob Fisher and their show "Masters of Jazz Violin" (September 27 at the Throckmorton Theater), it will mark a milestone in a journey that began with a fateful…

Considered one of the most revolutionary and groundbreaking artists in the electronic and classical worlds, "violinist dancing dubstep" Lindsey Stirling remains as fearless and explosive as ever. Since the release of her self-titled debut!-->…

The BBC has announced the 2019 participants of its New Generation Artists program, a platform for emerging classical and jazz musicians broadcast by Radio 3. Among them are several prominent string players, including British violist…

Gidon Kremer, the Latvian Russian-trained violin virtuoso who turns 70 next month, has never shied away from linking his art and politics.On a North American tour that just started with concerts in Boston and arrives at 92nd Street Y with…