Cellist Oliver Herbert Joins Opus 3 Roster
by Paul Smith
- Oct 16, 2018
Opus 3 is pleased to welcome cellist Oliver Herbert, a San Francisco native who is quickly building a reputation as an artist with a distinct voice and individual style. Performing a wide range of repertoire, Oliver's recent solo and recital appearances include debuts with the San Francisco Symphony, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Warsaw Philharmonic, Las Vegas Philharmonic, Curtis Symphony Orchestra, San Francisco Symphony SoundBox, and the Dame Myra Hess Recital Series in Chicago, among others.
Real-life 'Wonder Woman', Saga of Record-Setting Aviatrix, Jennifer Murray, Getting Film Treatment
by Tori Hartshorn
- Sep 10, 2018
Award-winning Writer/Producer/Director Dax Phelan (JASMINE) has acquired the screen rights to 'Now Solo' (2003), 'Broken Journey'(2006), and 'Polar First' (2008) by record-breaking American-born British aviatrix Jennifer Murray. Phelan will adapt the books and direct. The pic will be produced by Phelan and Eric M. Klein (JASMINE, HAPPY HOUR, THE YOUNG UNKNOWNS) via New SILK Road Entertainment and Hey Klein Pictures, and executive produced by Stratton Leopold (MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE III, PAYCHECK, THE SUM OF ALL FEARS). A search for a lead actress to play Murray is currently underway.
Saga of Record-Setting Aviatrix, Jennifer Murray, to Get Film Treatment
by Stephi Wild
- Sep 8, 2018
Award-winning Writer/Producer/Director Dax Phelan (JASMINE) has acquired the screen rights to “Now Solo” (2003), “Broken Journey”(2006), and “Polar First” (2008) by record-breaking American-born British aviatrix Jennifer Murray. Phelan will adapt the books and direct. The pic will be produced by Phelan and Eric M. Klein (JASMINE, HAPPY HOUR, THE YOUNG UNKNOWNS) via New Silk Road Entertainment and Hey Klein Pictures, and executive produced by Stratton Leopold (MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE III, PAYCHECK, THE SUM OF ALL FEARS). A search for a lead actress to play Murray is currently underway.
LA Phil Names Teng Li Principal Viola
by Julie Musbach
- Aug 10, 2018
Music & Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic have announced the appointment of Teng Li to the post of Principal Viola. Li assumes her duties in August 2018, during the Hollywood Bowl season. She comes to Los Angeles from the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, where she served as principal violist since 2004.
Cleveland Institute Of Music Seats Most Competitive, Most Diverse Class In School History
by Julie Musbach
- May 14, 2018
When 162 of the world's most talented classical music students arrive at the Cleveland Institute of Music next fall, they will represent the most competitive and accomplished incoming class in CIM's storied history. They will also be the most racially diverse: African American, Latinx and Native Hawaiian students will be an historic 17 percent of the incoming class.
Concertmaster Frank Huang To Lead New York Philharmonic
by Julie Musbach
- Apr 19, 2018
Concertmaster Frank Huang will lead the New York Philharmonic from his chair as Concertmaster in a program spotlighting the Orchestra's string section. The concerts will feature Mozart's Violin Concerto No. 3, with Principal Associate Concertmaster Sheryl Staples as soloist; Mozart's Eine kleine Nachtmusik; and Tchaikovsky's Serenade for Strings, and take place on Thursday, May 31, 2018, at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, June 1 at 11:00 a.m.; Saturday, June 2 at 8:00 p.m.; Tuesday, June 5 at 7:30 p.m.; and Wednesday, June 6 at 7:30 p.m.
Academy Orchestra Welcomes Violinist Ilana Setapen 5/26
by A.A. Cristi
- Mar 22, 2018
Concluding the Music Institute of Chicago's Faculty and Guest Artist Series' 2017-18 season, the Academy Orchestra performs with noted violinist Ilana Setapen Saturday, May 26 at 7:30 p.m. at Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Ave., Evanston.
Applications Now Open for the 33nd Annual Irving M. Klein International String Competition
by A.A. Cristi
- Nov 16, 2017
Applications are now open for The Irving M. Klein International String Competition, presented by the California Music Center and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Violinists, violists, cellists and bassists age 15 to 23 of any nationality not currently under professional management are eligible to compete June 2-3, 2018 in San Francisco at the Conservatory. For more details on prizes, repertoire and to submit and an online application, visit kleincompetition.org. Applications to be received by Saturday, February 3, 2018.
Robert Klein to Host 17th Annual New Year's Eve Comedy Extravaganza at Massey Hall
by BWW News Desk
- Oct 17, 2017
Laugh in the New Year at Massey Hall with the New Year's Eve Comedy Extravaganza! Curated by Yuk Yuk's founder Mark Breslin, the 17th annual New Year's event will be hosted by Tony Award-winning comedy legend Robert Klein (who returns for his first public appearance in Toronto since 2008), and features a host of seven hilarious comedians, to be announced soon!
BWW Review: THE PUNCH ESCROW by Tal M. Klein
by Bonnie Lynn Wagner
- Jul 24, 2017
Sci-Fi is always an area that's touch and go for me. Oftentimes, it stretches my mind to the point where I feel dumb because I'm not good enough at math/science to understand the concepts making up the book's core. Thankfully, in Tal. M. Klein's debut novel THE PUNCH ESCROW, the science is broken down in a way that anyone can understand. And you never feel stupid about it, either.
Alan Gilbert Leads New York Philharmonic Europe Spring 2017 Tour
by Molly Tracy
- Jan 28, 2017
Music Director Alan Gilbert will lead the New York Philharmonic on the EUROPE / SPRING 2017 tour, March 23-April 7, 2017. The two-week tour - Alan Gilbert's ninth and final international tour as Music Director, the seventh with him to Europe - will feature fourteen concerts in seven countries.
Pablo Heras-Casado To Return To New York Philharmonic To Conduct Bartok's DANCE SUITE
by Molly Tracy
- Sep 21, 2016
Pablo Heras-Casado will return to the New York Philharmonic to conduct Bartok's Dance Suite; Bruch's Violin Concerto No. 1, with Concertmaster Frank Huang as soloist; and Dvo?ak's Symphony No. 7, Thursday, October 27, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, October 28 at 11:00 a.m.; Saturday, October 29 at 8:00 p.m.; and Tuesday, November 1 at 7:30 p.m.
New York Philharmonic Announces Free Insights at the Atrium Events
by Molly Tracy
- Aug 24, 2016
The New York Philharmonic has announced the 2016-17 season's Insights at the Atrium series, free events exploring themes of the Philharmonic's concert season through multimedia lectures, conversations, and panel discussions. Expanding to eight events this season, Insights at the Atrium has gained in popularity since its inception in 2011, helping thousands of audience members delve more deeply into the music, musicians, and ideas featured in the Philharmonic's season through a dynamic and accessible forum. All events are held at the David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center and begin at 7:30 p.m.
New York Live Arts Announces 2016-17 Season
by A.A. Cristi
- Aug 9, 2016
The fall season at New York Live Arts, home of the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company and under the artistic leadership of MacArthur Genius Award and National Medal of the Arts recipient Bill T. Jones and Associate Artistic Director Janet Wong, presents a dynamic roster of new works including five world and four New York City premieres, eight Live Arts commissions and an engaging schedule of humanities events.
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