Articles related to "Chamber Orchestra"

Though selling orchestras on eBay is a new phenomenon, the private ownership of musical groups has a long history. In Haydn's case, it even inspired a symphony.

Mozart's Jupiter, Clarinet Concerto, Sinfonio Concertante and the Marriage of Figaro overture were a fitting first performance of the Siam Chamber Orchestra.

For long seen only as a capital of sleaze, Bangkok is now a capital of the finest that art can offer, whether it be in music concerts, ballet, opera, or art exhibitions.

Family friendly activities and events are happening all year in Nanaimo, the Cultural Capital of Canada.

From jazz to dance, The Budapest Spring Festival, held in the Hungarian capital every March and April, is the country's biggest cultural event.

York offers a full slate of festivities for the Yorkshire holiday season such as Christmas markets, caroling, fairs, outdoor skating, street entertainment, cruises.

An enjoyable night's entertainment as Barry Humphries brings to the stage two of his best known characters, and introduces some obscure music from the 1920s.

Under Conductor Ethel Stark, the Montreal Women's Symphony Orchestra was the first all-women orchestra in Canada. They reached the pinnacle of music performance in 1947.

Last week, in order to overcome a lack of financial backing, an orchestra tried to sell itself on eBay. But eBay said no.

In "American Journey," The Eroica Trio has released another album that showcases the group's propensity to blend familiar classics with lesser known works.

Welsh baritone Bryn Terfel is back with his second Grammy Award-winning album Simple Gifts.

The Tanglewood Music Center is gearing up to celebrate the 100th birthday of composer Elliott Carter at its 2008 Festival of Contemporary Music this July.

Locals and tourists alike flock to Beihai Park to enjoy the scenery and entertainment. Located in central Beijing, it is the Chinese capital's most popular park.

Imogen Cooper may not be a flashy performer, but her technique and artistry make her a memorable musician in either solo or chamber performances.

Buxton is the main town in Derbyshire's Peak District, one of England's loveliest National Parks, and in July this spa town puts on one of Britain's best arts festivals

Of all the works by American composer David Diamond (1915-2005), his sunny string piece may be his most beloved.

Howard Shore's recent score to Doubt shows him at his most subdued and intimate, at the expense of any flashy or even memorable development.

Picking up where Leaders of the Free World left off, Elbow's The Seldom Seen Kid is a near-perfect album of shimmering melodies and finely layered orchestrations.

While there are several women composers in our time, it was not so in previous centuries. Here are a few Austrian composers who deserve to be remembered for their works.

From the mathematical Boulez to the playful Satie to the nationalist Sibelius to the jazz-influenced Gershwin to the minimalist Reich, the 20th-century offers diversity.

World-class drama, music and dance, presented in outstanding venues, make the cultural scene in Minnesota's largest city unsurpassed by few other places in America.

Named "The Biggest Little City in the World" by promoters, it's also known as "The City of Trembling Leaves". This article explores the softer side of Reno.

The Spring for Music Festival, a new event showcasing North American orchestras and allowing them to "take artistic risks," is scheduled to debut May 2011.

Within a wide range of venues and facilities, the Sydney Opera House hosts opera, drama, playhouse, ballet, orchestra, a recording studio and more.

From the Nightwatch to the Rikjsmuseum to free classical music concerts, a medival community to carillons, barrel organs Amsterdam has a host of free entertainment.

Composer Steve Reich, boys' choir Libera, conductor Gustavo Dudamel, singer Hayley Westenra, film composer James Newton Howard are all 2009 Classical BRIT Award nominees.

The rest of Britain may paint Birmingham bad, but this national prejudice against Brum (as the locals call it) is highly unjustified. Tourists love lively Birmingham.

One thing that sets Door County apart from other lakeside vacation destinations is a thriving arts colony, always busy, creating and performing for visitors.

Music can break concentration, but students need and enjoy musical exposure. The right time for music in the gifted classroom is during self-directed learning.

A brief overview of English women in composition, including a list of their works and biographical details. Arabella Goddard, Ethel Leginska, Florence May, and more.

Travelers looking for variety in cultural activies, architecture, and things to do will find them in St. Paul. The following will get your explorations started.

Trumpeter Wynton Marsalis has been mystifying music lovers with his jazzy classical trumpet playing for decades.

Barber of Seville (Il barbiere di Siviglia) a comic opera by Rossini. Barber of Seville plot summary, Barber or Seville reccommeded opera cds, Barber of Seville info.