Articles related to "Classical Music Performances"

There have been some fine two- piano performers in history and this is an overview of some traditional and some rather surprising teams.

For the first time, Bard SummerScape will take an in-depth look at a British composer in celebration of Edward Elgar's Sesquicentennial.

Composer George Rochberg, who had adapted serialism as a viable compositional avenue, returned to tonality after the tragic death of his twenty-year old son Paul.

The Southern California Philharmonic offers classical music at affordable prices making this entertaining and talented group a musical gem for the entire community.

The multiple award-winning composer/arranger/pianist Herbie Hancock continues to move fluidly between the classical and jazz worlds during his performance with Lang Lang.

Gustavo Dudamel has programmed an ambitious season that includes works from the Classical, Romantic, Post-Romantic, Modern and Contemporary periods to name a few.

A brief look at the life and career of the piano virtuoso Louis Moreau Gottschalk, who was one of the leading pianists of his time.

The Boston-based Jupiter String Quartet is an ensemble of family members with a name that reaches for the stars.

A brief look at the career of Canadian composer and conductor Gena Branscombe and her musical works.

These days everybody seems to be releasing CDs, and the market is flooded with new material almost every day.This CD, however, is well worth adding to your collection.

William Sterndale Bennett was a fine English composer and pianist who was knighted by Queen Victoria;Franz Bendel was a prolific composer as well as a concert pianist.

Elaine Greenfield is well known in the classical music world, both as soloist and as a member of the Transcontinental Piano Duo.

Franz Liszt was the piano teacher of his time. Everyone sought to study with him at one time or other, and many made fine careers.

A brief look at the life and career of a child piano prodigy who became a famous composer and whose prolific works totaled over 1000.

A short look at the life and career of a woman who, in her short life, brought forth poems that deserve a place in Canada's literary heritage.

You've all heard the jazz classic "Summertime." But where did this tune come from? The answer is an opera.

A brief look at the homes of famous writers who lived in London, England.

Leon Fleisher is a top pianist, and many of the next generation of classical pianists have studied with him. But he wasn't always able to play with 2 hands.

One hundred and eighteen years ago Scottish steel magnate Andrew Carnegie donated the money that made Carnegie Hall one of the most famous buildings in the world.

After hearing this latest CD by Sara Buechner one is left with the impression that she is indeed one of the greatest pianists of the present day, and perhaps of all time

Several of the students of Ignaz Moscheles, who was one of the most important piano teachers in Europe, owed their successful careers to his excellent training.

A brief look at Sara Buechner's career as a touring concert artist and lover of film music.

The Rheingau Musik Festival is a classical music series with concerts in Frankfurt am Main, Wiesbaden, Kloster Eberbach, Schloss Johannisberg, churches, and wine estates.

Founded just four years ago, the Pocket Philharmonic ("die taschenphilharmonie") is quickly making a name for itself in Munich's busy classical music scene.

From performances of Shakespeare to classical music concerts, Vienna has a whole host of events on the schedule.

Calgary, a vibrant western Canadian city, offers top-quality paintings, sculptures, photographs, crafts, conceptual & set installation pieces for the art connoisseur.

Dudamel's revitalized readings of Mozart's "Prague" and "Jupiter" symphonies get shouts of "Bravo Gustavo." Violinist Gil Shaham takes triple bows to standing ovation.

Germany has a long history of inventive music, and Berlin showcases this in its many annual concert series. From classical to rock, there are festivals for any tourist.

Los Angeles Philharmonic Creative Chair John Adams and Curator of the 2009/2010 West Coast, Left Coast Festival includes works that resonate with West Coast musical life.