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- Richard Marx Appears with a 20 String Orchestra, Show Review, Orleans Hotel, Las Vegas, NevadaWhen they announced that Richard Marx was appearing backed by a 20 string orchestra, I decided to attend his concert. Hearing Multi-Platinum award winning singer, songwriter and producer Richard Marx’s
- The 2012 Grammy Awards: The Complete List of NomineesTonight's 54th Grammy Awards ceremony may take on a somber tone with the sudden death of Whitney Houston, but the show will go on. Here’s the complete list of nominees for the 2012 Grammy Awards.
- 2012 Grammy Award Nominations: Adele, Kanye West Received Most Noms (Complete List of Nominees)Adele received a total of six Grammy nominations while Kanye West got the most at seven. The 54th Annual Grammy Awards have trimmed their categories from 109 to 78 in all music genres. Skrillex and Bon Iver acquired multiple nods.
- Giving "Bach" by Intemediate Orchestra of CCISDOn 11-11-11, over 400 select string the orchestras of Clear Creek Independent School District will be "Giving Bach" to the community with a classical music concert at 7:00 P.M. at Grace Community Church.
Arizona's Sierra Vista Symphony Successfully Starts Its 17th SeasonThe Sierra Vista Symphony's ambitious opening concert stretches musicians and delights audience.- Game Review: Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad PCWorld War II purists can now rejoice in a first person shooter that is simply online multiplayer gaming without all the fancy high tech gadgets.
Double G, Dreams and the Defacto Documentarian“I totally got it. There were young musicians playing at a very high level: jazz, hip hop, funk. It was the orchestra I wish I could have been a part of.” Christine says.
Opening Night for the Colorado Symphony 2011/12 SeasonDenver's wonderful Colorado Symphony had their opening season concert, and it was magnificent.- Manchester Orchestra's Album Simple Math Weaves and Ebbs with EmotionManchester Orchestra release the beautiful, epic, and orchestral "Simple Math."
- Big Band Music is Big in Rye, New YorkEvery summer for over 30 years, hundreds of people on Friday nights flock to the boardwalk at Playland Park to listen to the sweet sounds of Milt Gerver's Playland Park Orchestra.
Yuma School and Community Youth Orchestras to Host Free ConcertThe Yuma Orchestra Association is hosting a free concert where Yuma's youth musicians will showcase their talent.- The Tucson Symphony Orchestra Ends Its Season with Gliere's Horn Concerto, Pictures at an ExhibitionA review of the final concert of the TSO's 2010-2011 season
Peter Gabriel and the New Blood Orchestra to Play 12 North American Cities This JunePeter Gabriel and the New Blood Orchestra announced on March 16 that they will play 12 North American dates this June. This will be the last chance to see PG in this unique fashion before he "puts the orchestra to bed."- The Tucson Symphony Orchestra Hit Its Stride Playing Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazade, 11 March 2011A review of the Tucson Symphony Orchestra's Friday, 11 March 2011 performance of works by Brahms and Rimsky-Korsakov
- First Concert I Ever Attended Changed the Course of My LifeAs a music student, I should have been listening to the music; it's what I was there for. Instead I was analyzing the roles the players were playing and the interweaving of the group.
- Instruments of the Orchestra | Printable EncyclopediaIf you are interested in teaching children about Symphony Orchestra Instruments, this is a great resource for doing just that. Children will learn about the history of the instrument, how it's made, how it sounds, and much more.
- Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra Presents VivaldiThe Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra will be performing two nights of Vivaldi at the Avalon Theater.
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Signs on JoAnn Falletta, Music Director, for Another Five YearsJoAnn Falletta has achieved national recognition for the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and has won the hearts of the city she has adopted.
CSO Conductor Riccardo Muti's Fainting Fall Providentially Leads to PacemakerCan health emergencies uncover underlying conditions that need medical attention? Ask Riccardo Muti, CSO conductor, who fainted during a rehearsal. Physicians found a heart issue and fitted the maestro with a pacemaker. Strike one up for providence.
2011 Grammy Awards: Lady Antebellum, Lady Gaga, Esperanza Spalding the Lady Winners at the Grammys (Complete List of Winners)The 53rd Grammy Awards was filled with some surprising winnings in the major categories of Best New Artist and Album of the Year. Lady Antebellum, Lady Gaga, Eminem, Muse were winners in the televised categories Sunday night.- The Trans Siberian Orchestra Featuring Music and EntertainmentRock concert, orchestra, evening out or holiday gathering amongst friends and family, the Trans Siberian Orchestra holiday show fits this agenda to a T and will impress people of all ages.
'No Problem Orchestra' to Perform at Royal Wedding Reception'No Problem Orchestra' has been invited to perform at the royal wedding reception; Prince William is reportedly devastated that the Palace is insisting on major changes on the royal couples big day.- Are You Looking for a Bit of Magic This Holiday Season?The Birmingham-Bloomfield Symphony Orchestra will be performing "Between the Holidays - Dance the Year Away," which will be conducted by Charles Greenwell.
- Trans-Siberian Orchestra Tour Dates and Tickets: Winter Tour Tickets on Sale Now!This article provides tour dates and ticket deals for Trans-Siberian Orchestra.
Ferndale Schools Launches Orchestra Mentorship ProgramHigh school orchestra students in Ferndale Schools are being paired with elementary school orchestra students in a new orchestra mentorship program.- "Tchaikovsky and Friends" at the Tucson Symphony Orchestra's 19 November 2010 performanceA review of the Tucson Symphony Orchestra's 19 November 2010 concert.
Moscow State Symphony Orchestra - Pictures at an Exhibition, Nov. 15, 2010 Arsht CenterReview of the classical concert- Moscow State Symphony Orchestra - Pictures at an Exhibition, Nov. 15, 2010 Adrienne Arsht CenterReview Of the Classical Performance
- Moscow State Symphony Orchestra - Pictures at an Exhibition, Nov. 15, 2010 Adrienne Arsht CenterReview of the classica series
Hiring an Orchestra Conductor: How Far from Home to LookApparently there is some controversy surrounding the "failure" of the Los Angeles Philharmonic to fish for its conductors in the local musical pool. The author asks, "So what?"- Brilliant Beethoven and Mediocre Mozart Performances at the Tucson Symphony Orchestra's 2010 Opening Night ConcertA review of the Tucson Symphony Orchestra's Friday, 22 October 2010 opening night concert.
- Classical Music in the Virtual WorldSee the musical world that Isaac Asimov only dreamed of! Dancers with sensors, laptop orchestras, and concerts in virtual worlds!
San Francisco Mandolin Orchestra Concert in Mission DoloresThe San Francisco Mandolin Orchestra will hold a concert on November 13th, 2010.- Dallas Symphony Orchestra to Spook Audiences This HalloweenTired of sitting at home handing out candy on Halloween, or chaperoning the neighborhood trick-or-treaters? Then get out of the house and head out for a fun and cultured Halloween activity perfect for adults of all ages.
Jullien: Popular Conductor and Showman. Can We Learn from Him?Jullien conducted promenade concerts in England for more than 15 years. Best remembered as a flashy humbug, he was also an excellent musician and expert program builder. Modern symphony orchestras could learn from his programming.
Soundcheck Experience -- Peter Gabriel and the New Blood Orchestra; Arena Leipzig; 9/14/2010Attending a rehearsal of Peter Gabriel's New Blood tour is a treat, especially when Peter finally shows up.
The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra and Zubin Mehta: A Classical Music Love StoryThe Israel Philharmonic Orchestra is planning a 75th season of festivities. Led by Musical Director Zubin Mehta, who has been conducting with them for 50 years, the program will include internationally renowned artists alongside new talent.- Electric Light Orchestra Live: The Early Years - DVD ReviewThe Move was dead, but from its ashes rose the Electric Light Orchestra (ELO).
