Articles related to "String Quartets"

The San Francisco-based Kronos String Quartet releases an album featuring peace and politics, ambiance and amplification, Sigur Rós and Jimi Hendrix.

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

A string quartet offers warmth and intimacy and the St. Petersburg String Quartet achieves just that atmosphere in their latest album.

The Emerson String Quartet turned 4 musicians into 8 for their 2005 album Mendelssohn: The Complete String Quartets, a must listen album for fans of music and technology.

The Australian music ensemble Tin Alley String Quartet takes home the grand prize from the 2007 Banff International String Quartet Competition.

What does M.C. Escher's detailed paintings of interlocking birds and fish have to do with string quartet chamber music? A lot, according to one young ensemble.

Biography of Russian composer Alexander Borodin, member of 'The Mighty Handful' and a chemical scientist by profession.

Amongst soviet composers Shostakovich occupies a pivotal position as the leading 20th century symphonist and composer of many famous string quartets.

A brief look at Antonin Dvorak's first summer in America, when he vacationed at the Czech colony in Spillville, Iowa.

After 45 years of music making and three of the original four members still going strong, the Guarneri Quartet is ready to stand for its last curtain call in 2009.

Short biography of Bedrich Smetana, first national composer of Bohemia (Czech Republic), famous for his patriotic 'Ma Vlast' ('My Country') symphonic poem.

Brief biography of Hungarian composer Béla Bartok, whose work was greatly influenced by his country's folk music.

Brief biography of Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich, his life and works. One of 20th century's greatest symphonists, famous for Symphony No.5.

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.

Czech composer Anton Dvorak spent several years in New York City in the 1890s, but he was always homesick and longed for the fields and forests of Bohemia.

Audiences filled the Tanglewood lawn to enjoy "A German Requiem," performed by the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Tanglewood Music Chorus.

Brief biography of Classical period composer and cellist Luigi Boccherini, his life and works that influenced later prominent composers like Gluck, Haydn and Mozart.

The new season of New Generation Artists features a jazz trumpeter, a harpsichordist, cellist,, string quartet, violinist and more.

Based on the childhood of John Boorman and his family's experiences during the German blitz of London, a British boy watches his world change from the violence of war

A brief look at the Hambourg brothers, Mark, Jan, Boris and Clement, who directed a music conservatory in Toronto and were performers of note.

Leo Janácek's biography - his life and works. He was recognized and became famous after the performance of his opera 'Jenufa' in Prague.

Some interesting facts and information about several French women composers who were born before the year 1900.

Life and Works of Franz Joseph Haydn, one of the greatest Austrian Classical composers, regarded as Father of Symphony.

Move over Vanessa Mae, here comes a new challenger to the crown of Crossover Classical Violinist Extraordinaire - Miri Ben-Ari.

In 1781, Mozart the adult composer left Salzburg and moved to Vienna. The years 1781-1791 were his Vienna years, as freelance musican, tutor, and family man.

Brief biography and works of German Composer Ludwig van Beethoven.

Life and works of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart as a teenager. Places he traveled, his compositions and performances.

Don't just take the vendors' word for it. When planning a wedding, there are always ways to make it work on a budget.

Jake Shimabukuro outlines advantages of tenor ukulele tuning and offers tips for playing the ukulele with fresh fingering and unexpected chord voicing.

Learn more about classical music by understanding a few basic principles. The first lesson will deal with genres.

Life and Works of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - child prodigy, musical genius, and arguably, the greatest composer.

In the latest results from America's votes, two dancers from the Top 8 are sent home on the sixth season of the popular television show 'So You Think You Can Dance'.

Franz Schubert's prolific writing style has been an incredible bit of good fortune for those of us who love his music. Read on for a brief biography of this music master.

Want to test the waters of the classical music genre? Try the florid Baroque, the elegant Classical, the impassioned Romantic, or perhaps the explorational Modern.

Directed by Joseph Summer, the annual Shakespeare Concerts have celebrated the Bard since 2003. This year's performance was sparsely attended but rewarded the loyal.

Alain Trudel--conductor, musician, composer and teacher--is recognized for his work as a Canadian conductor, engaging audiences and advocating Canadian music.

Christmas in Vienna is to experience a really traditional festive season. Musicians play Mozart in the lively streets and the Christmas markets are a shopper's delight.

With a wide array of influences and surrounded by a spectacular veteran cast, Christina Courtin's unique voice spans the realms of folk-jazz and pop Americana.

From the lengthy "In C" to the sparse "The Harp of New Albion," Terry Riley's works set the stage for the minimalist style of composition.

A look at the life and career of a female composer who was awarded a Guggenheim Foundation fellowship in 1930 which allowed her to go to Europe to study .

Brief biography of British David Barlow, 20th century's music teacher and respected composer, known for 'David and Bathsheba.'

Brief biography of composer and pianist Eugene d'Albert, renowned interpreter of Bach, Beethoven, Brahms and Liszt music.

Looking for more than just a kiss at the stroke of midnight? Want an entertaining New Year's Eve for the whole family? First Night has it all plus fireworks!

Grooms usually get stressed out over their proposal. However, they don't need to sweat it. They just need to think of their wonderful bride-to-be.

Little Tich was the diminutive star performer of the British Music Hall who with his dance routine took America and Europe by storm at the turn of the 20th century.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, one of the most prolific and important composers of Western Art music, celebrates his 250th birthday this year.

The Nasdaq Choir, Stringfever's "History of Music," and the Music Animation Machine are all quirky ways in which music and technology interact.

A selection of three of the best examples from Philip Glass's music compositions or film.

Russian Recital, Wu Han's first full-length solo album for her label ArtistLed, transforms the mundane into a charming and engaging experience.

Held in the cultural hub of Geelong, at the Geelong West Library PolyGlots 2009 celebrated the mixing of cultures, languages, and the written and spoken word.