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Events for November 2008
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| Nov 19, 2008 |
| Bright Eyed Joy: The Songs of Ricky Ian Gordon |
| Dates: |
Nov 19 |
| Sponsor: |
Pittsburgh Opera |
| Auditorium: |
Pittsburgh Opera in the Strip |
| Contact: |
Beth Parker |
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2425 Liberty Avenue |
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Pittsburgh, PA United States |
| Phone: |
412.281.0912 |
| Fax: |
412.281.0912 |
| e-mail: |
eparker@pittsburghopera.org |
| Web: |
http://www.pittsburghopera.org |
Before The Grapes of Wrath became a sensation, Ricky Ian Gordon was best known as a songwriter. Pittsburgh Opera presents an evening of Gordon’s songs performed by the Resident Artists of Pittsburgh Opera. A gifted raconteur and lyricist in his own right, Gordon will accompany the singers and talk about his music. His songs have been performed and recorded by some of American’s greatest singers—Renée Fleming, Dawn Upshaw, Audra McDonald, and Kristin Chenoweth—among others. General admission tickets: $20 for either Orpheus and Euridice or Bright Eyed Joy; $30 for tickets to both concerts when purchased together. Receptions included in admission price. Tickets available after Sept. 2 through www.pittsburghopera.org. For more information, contact 412-281-0912 or tickets@pittsburghopera.org. |
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| Johannes and Guarneri String Quartet |
| Dates: |
November 19 |
| Auditorium: |
Orange County Performing Arts Center - Samueli Theater |
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615 Town Center Drive |
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Costa Mesa, CA United States |
| Phone: |
714.556.2787 |
| Web: |
http://www.ocpac.org |
The Guarneri String Quartet, one of today’s most venerable ensembles, performs its final performance at the Center as part of its farewell tour. The Guarneri performs both traditional repertoire as well as the works of today’s foremost composers. Joining them is the Johannes String Quartet, an ensemble comprised of top-notch classical musicians from major orchestras, whose commitment to the string quartet literature led to its creation. |
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| Nov 20, 2008 |
| Iktus Percussion to perform at Trinity Church (Broadway at Wall Street) |
| Dates: |
November 20 |
| Sponsor: |
Trinity Wall Street |
| Auditorium: |
Trinity Church |
| Contact: |
Trinity Concerts |
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Broadway at Wall Street |
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New York, NY United States |
| Phone: |
212 602-9622 |
| Fax: |
212 602-9622 |
| e-mail: |
ebleier@trinitywallstreet.org |
| Web: |
http://www.trinitywallstreet.org/music/?concerts |
Based in New York City, the Iktus Percussion Quartet ( Roy Campbell, Chris Graham, Danielle Weinberg, and Justin Wolf) is an ambitious, dynamic young ensemble committed to expanding the boundaries of the percussion genre. Iktus is influenced by the vibrant forces of the contemporary music scene, including electroacoustic music and the synthesis of diverse musical traditions from around the globe. As a group with strong ties to the local artistic community, Iktus is dedicated to performing and commissioning new compositions from emerging artists. |
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| Nov 22, 2008 |
| Dresden Staatskapelle |
| Dates: |
November 22, 2008 |
| Sponsor: |
Tilles Center for the Performing Arts |
| Auditorium: |
Tilles Center for the Performing Arts |
| Contact: |
Doris Meadows |
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C.W. Post Campus, Northern Blvd./Route 25A |
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Brookville, NY United States |
| Phone: |
516-299-3100 |
| Fax: |
516-299-3100 |
| e-mail: |
info@tillescenter.org |
| Web: |
http://tillescenter.org |
DRESDEN STAATSKAPELLE
Fabio Luisi, conductor
Pianist Rudolf Buchbinder Featured in
Program of Beethoven and Brahms
at Tilles Center on Saturday, November 22
One of Europe’s most venerable ensembles, Dresden Staatskapelle, appears with its music director Fabio Luisi at Tilles Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, November 22. Pianist Rudolf Buchbinder is the guest soloist for the 8 pm concert. The program includes Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 1 and Brahms’ Symphony No. 4.
Tickets for Fabio Luisi conducting Dresden Staatskapelle, at Tilles Center on Saturday, November 22 at 8 pm, are $110, $82 and $52 (seniors, $107, $79, $49).
Tickets are available online at Ticketmaster.com or tillescenter.org, in person at Tilles Center’s box office or by telephone at (516) 299-3100 or (212) 307-4100. |
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| Elizabeth Hainen, harp and String Quartet |
| Dates: |
November 22, 2008 |
| Sponsor: |
Lyon & Healy Harps |
| Auditorium: |
Lyon & Healy Hall |
| Contact: |
Heather Azem |
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168 N Ogden Avenue |
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Chicago, IL United States |
| Phone: |
312-786-1881 x312 |
| Fax: |
312-786-1881 x312 |
| e-mail: |
hall@lyonhealy.com |
| Web: |
http://www.lyonhealy.com/hall |
Elizabeth Hainen, Principal Harpist of The Philadelphia Orchestra since 1994, has appeared as a concerto soloist and recitalist throughout the United States, Europe and Japan. Having graced the stages of Carnegie Hall, Chicago Symphony Hall and the J. F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, as well as the Marlboro Festival, Ms. Hainen has won international acclaim as one of today's foremost harpists. She is joined in recital by string quartet with members of The Philadelphia Orchestra. |
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| MIC Academy Orchestra |
| Dates: |
Nov 22 |
| Sponsor: |
The Music Institute of Chicago |
| Auditorium: |
Nichols Concert Hall |
| Contact: |
Samuel Nordlund |
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1490 Chicago Ave. |
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Evanston, IL United States |
| Phone: |
847.905.1500 ext.106 |
| e-mail: |
snordlund@musicinst.org |
| Web: |
http://musicinst.org |
Talented high-school students in the Music Institute's prestigious Academy program give their first orchestra concert of the year. Concert is free and starts at 7:30pm |
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| World Premiere Cantata: The Second Coming of Christ |
| Dates: |
November 22, 2008 |
| Sponsor: |
The Altino Brothers |
| Auditorium: |
The Riverside Church |
| Contact: |
Julie Wiehl |
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490 Riverside Dr. |
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New York, NY United States |
| Phone: |
908-996-6033 |
| e-mail: |
secondcoming08@gmail.com |
| Web: |
http://www.thealtinobrothers.com/concerts.html |
World Premiere of an orginal Cantata: a powerful piece of music based on the Books of Revelation, Matthew and Psalms. Written by Nerva Altino and performed by over 100 singers and musicians featuring soloist, Dr. Leacroft Green. Featuring: The Altino Concert Chorale is made up of singers from all over New York City and graduates of Juilliard and Manhattan School of Music. Robenson Altino will conduct and Nerva Altino will play the organ. The cantata is very majestic and dramatic. Tickets are $30.00 general admission www.ccauthority.com or 1.877.777.4849. For concert information contact, 908.996.6033 or 646.932.4324.
EPK: http://www.sonicbids.com/epk/epk.asp?epk_id=138681 and |
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| Nov 23, 2008 |
| Choral Festival |
| Dates: |
Nov 23 |
| Auditorium: |
Pennsylvania Academy of Music |
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42 N. Prince Street |
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Lancaster, PA United States |
| Phone: |
(717) 399-9733 |
| e-mail: |
info@paacademymusic.com |
| Web: |
http://www.pamusacad.org |
Sunday, November 23rd at 3pm. Next Generation Series concert: Choral Festival premiering works by British Choral Composer and Conductor, Bob Chilcott, and special guest appearance by the Wheatland Chorale. Complimentary admission. |
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| I Solisti di Teatro Regio di Parma and Others |
| Dates: |
November 23rd, 2008 2pm |
| Sponsor: |
MidAmerica Productions |
| Auditorium: |
Carnegie Hall |
| Contact: |
David Dutkanicz |
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57th Street & 7th Avenue |
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New York, NY United States |
| Phone: |
212-239-0205 |
| Fax: |
212-239-0205 |
| e-mail: |
DDUtkanicz@midamerica-music.cum |
| Web: |
http://www.midamerica-music.com |
I Solisti di Teatro Regio di Parma
Berislav Skenderovic, Conductor
Ludmil Angelov, Piano
Mozart: Overture to Marriage of Figaro
Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major, K.467
Sean Boulware, Conductor
Mark Hayes: Te Deum
John Rutter: Gloria
Participating choruses:
The Towne Singers, La Cañada, CA;
Carmel Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir, Carmel, CA;
Collinsville Chorale, Collinsville, IL;
St. John United Church of Christ Choir, St. Charles, MO;
South Brunswick High School Choir, Monmouth Junction, NJ;
Cappella Festiva Chamber Choir, Poughkeepsie, NY;
Vassar College Chamber Choir, Poughkeepsie, NY;
Advent Lutheran Church Choir, Arlington, TX;
Central Lutheran Church Choir, Dallas, TX |
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| MIC perFORMance series: Three Alarm Fire |
| Dates: |
Nov 23 |
| Sponsor: |
The Music Institute of Chicago |
| Auditorium: |
Nichols Concert Hall |
| Contact: |
Samuel Nordlund |
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1490 Chicago Ave. |
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Evanston, IL United States |
| Phone: |
847.905.1500 ext.106 |
| e-mail: |
snordlund@musicinst.org |
| Web: |
http://musicinst.org |
Lincoln Trio ignites the stage this season as they celebrate the Lincoln Bicentennial. Joined by Ravinia Festival President and CEO, Welz Kauffman as narrator, this red-hot group will perform a commissioned "Lincoln" work as well as Mendelssohn's moving Trio No. 2 in C minor, Op. 66. Tickets are $20/15/7. Concert starts at 3pm. |
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| Organist Chelsea Chen Walt Disney Concert Debut Nov 23 |
| Dates: |
11/23/08 |
| Sponsor: |
Los Angeles Philharmonic |
| Contact: |
Nancy Shear Arts Services |
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Walt Disney Concert Hall (111 S. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles) |
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Los Angeles, CA United States |
| Phone: |
323-850-2000 |
| Web: |
http://LAPhil.com |
CHELSEA CHEN TO MAKE LOS ANGELES DEBUT ON THE
WALT DISNEY CONCERT HALL ORGAN RECITAL SERIES
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2008 AT 7:30 PM
24-YEAR-OLD VIRTUOSO WILL PERFORM WORKS BY
DUPRÉ, VIERNE, CHEN, GJEILO, HINDEMITH, BACH, AND REGER |
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| Nov 30, 2008 |
| John Rutter and Alexandra Costin |
| Dates: |
November 30th, 2008 8:30pm |
| Sponsor: |
MidAmerica Productions |
| Auditorium: |
Carnegie Hall |
| Contact: |
David Dutkanicz |
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57th Street & 7th Avenue |
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New York, NY United States |
| Phone: |
212-239-0205 |
| Fax: |
212-239-0205 |
| e-mail: |
DDutkanicz@midamerica-music.com |
| Web: |
http://www.midamerica-music.com |
John Rutter, Conductor
Alexandra Costin, Piano
Grieg: Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 16
John Rutter: Mass of the Children
Participating choruses:
The Choristers of All-Saints-Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ;
St. John Eudes Children's Choir, Chatsworth, CA;
The First United Church of Christ Meetinghouse Chorale, Milford, CT
Trinity Lutheran Church Parish Choir, Orlando, FL;
Park Ridge Community Church, Park Ridge, IL;
Concordia Youth Chorale, Bedford, NJ;
Clearview Regional High School, Mullica Hill, NJ;
Lakeland Chorale, Wanaque, NJ;
University of Nevada, Reno Choral Union, Reno, NV;
St. Anne's Catholic Secondary School Choir, Clinton, Ont. Canada |
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| The Queen's Chamber Trio Plays Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven |
| Dates: |
Nov 30 |
| Sponsor: |
Harpsichord Unlimited |
| Auditorium: |
Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall |
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154 West 57th Street |
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New York, NY United States |
| Phone: |
212-247-7800 |
| e-mail: |
joanryanmusic@bellsouth.net |
| Web: |
http://www.harpsichord.org |
On Sunday, November 30, 2008 at 2 PM, Harpsichord Unlimited presents The Queen’s Chamber Trio in its annual Thanksgiving Weekend concert. Violinist Robert Zubrycki, cellist Peter Seidenberg and harpsichordist Elaine Comparone perform Haydn’s Trio in E minor, Hoboken XV:12; Mozart’s Trio in B-flat Major, KV 502 (1786); and Beethoven’s Trio in G Major, Op. 1, No. 2.
Tickets are $30, seniors (62 and over) and students $15. For program information and reservations: 212-280-1086 or www.harpsichord.org. |
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