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Photo Flash: MidAtlantic Opera's Jason C. Tramm Leads Szeged National Symphony in Hungary

Jason C. Tramm, MidAtlantic Opera's Artistic Director travels to Hungary June 12th-16th to lead the Szeged National Symphony and noted Canadian soprano Sharon Azrieli Perez in a recording engagement of French arias. Ms. Perez, a graduate of New York's renowned Julliard School is a great admirer of French opera works. Ms. Perez made her operatic debut with the Canadian Opera Company singing the title role of Juliet with Marcello Giordani as Romeo, in Gounod's Romeo and Juliet. Scroll down for photos of Tramm in action! (more...)

Photo Flash: Virginia Arts Festival Celebrates 100th Anniversary of THE RITE OF SPRING

The Virginia Arts Festival made-and remade-history on May 29. That's when the Festival celebrated the 100th anniversary of the world premiere of The Rite of Spring, Igor Stravinsky's groundbreaking work that changed the worlds of music and dance forever. Scroll down for photos from the production! (more...)

Photo Flash: Columbus Creative Industry Mixer by Roharik Productions

The Columbus Creative Industry Mixer is Central Ohio's largest creative networking event, bringing together the who's-who of the creative arena on one highly anticipated night. Roharik Productions, commercial photography and video production studio, hosted the 5th annual Mixer on Saturday, May 18th at 9PM. Check out some photos from the event below! (more...)

Photo Flash: Merit School of Music's Suzuki-Alegre Strings Ensemble Takes Trip to Japan

Eighteen talented, dedicated Chicago kids ages 9 to 18, all students in Merit School of Music's Suzuki-Alegre Strings program, have returned from a once-in-a-lifetime experience, representing Chicago and the U.S. at the 16th Suzuki Method World Convention in Matsumoto, Japan. Scroll down for photos from the trip! (more...)

Photo Flash: New York Philharmonic Visits Istanbul, Zurich

Over the weekend Alan Gilbert and the New York Philharmonic performed in Istanbul, Turkey. The Orchestra's first appearance there in 18 years also offered an opportunity to catch some of the colorful capital's local flavor. Then the New York Philharmonic Principal Brass Quintet launched the return to Zurich - home of Credit Suisse, the Orchestra's Global Sponsor - with a free performance. Scroll down for photos from the philharmonic's trip overseas! (more...)

Photo Coverage: The Tenors Play NYCB Theatre at Westbury

This past Friday, May 3, The Tenors performed at The NYCB Theatre at Westbury. Their PBS special has been airing on WNET TV 13 and WLIV TV 21 in the tristate area, and pledge people were treated to a wonderful evening of music, and some even a Meet and Greet with the singers after the show. Broadwayworld was there to cover it and brings you photos below! (more...)

BWW Reviews: Cleveland Orchestra's Exhilarating CARMINA BARANA

The Cleveland Orchestra, Cleveland Orchestra Chorus, and the Children's Chorus and three soloists combined to perform Orff's masterpiece, CARMINA BURANA, for four sold out performances. (more...)

Photo Coverage: Backstage at the New York Pops' THE WIZARD AND I Stephen Schwartz Tribute

On April 12, 2013, The New York Pops continued its 30th season with an evening celebrating the 65th birthday of Stephen Schwartz and the 10th anniversary of his hit musical Wicked with The Wizard and I: The Musical Journey of Stephen Schwartz. Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke led the orchestra as they performed highlights from some of the composer-lyricist's most beloved works. The concert took place at Carnegie Hall's Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage. BroadwayWorld was there and takes you backstage in the photos below! (more...)

Photo Coverage: Julia Murney, Jeremy Jordan and More Perform at New York Pops' Stephen Schwartz Tribute!

On April 12, 2013, The New York Pops continued its 30th season with an evening celebrating the 65th birthday of Stephen Schwartz and the 10th anniversary of his hit musical Wicked with The Wizard and I: The Musical Journey of Stephen Schwartz. Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke led the orchestra as they performed highlights from some of the composer-lyricist's most beloved works. The concert took place at Carnegie Hall's Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage. BroadwayWorld was there and brings you full coverage of the concert below! (more...)

Photo Coverage: Jeremy Jordan, Norm Lewis and More in Rehearsal with the New York Pops

Tonight, April 12, 2013, The New York Pops continues its 30th season with an evening celebrating the 65th birthday of Stephen Schwartz and the 10th anniversary of his hit musical Wicked with The Wizard and I: The Musical Journey of Stephen Schwartz. Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke will lead the orchestra as they perform highlights from some of the composer-lyricist's most beloved works. The concert features Tony Award nominee Jeremy Jordan (Newsies), Tony Award nominee Norm Lewis (The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess), Drama Desk Award nominee Julia Murney (The Wild Party), Tony Award nominee Jennifer Laura Thompson (Urinetown), and Judith Clurman's Essential Voices USA. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from today's rehearsal. Check them out below! (more...)

BWW Reviews: Goode to Great: Orpheus Returns to Carnegie Hall

Felix Mendelssohn completed his Symphony Number 4 ('The Italian') in Berlin, in 1833, at the conclusion of a three year vacation/tour of Europe. He conducted the world premiere of the symphony himself in London that same year. Despite the symphony's rapturous success, the composer remained unhappy with the work till the day he died; even revising the piece at least twice and never publishing the final work. Talk about a perfectionist! (more...)

BWW Reviews: Brahms and Tchaikovski Make a Fine Pair

Brahms two piano concertos, written some twenty years apart (as their opus numbers 15 and 83 display) were not referred to as concertos at all at the time of their premiers but rather as 'symphonies with piano obligato,' and it's easy to see why. They both feature some ravishing string parts that practically almost suggest concertos of their own and require almost super-human virtuosity and above all stamina (the 2nd in particular) on the part of the soloist. (more...)

Photo Coverage: Megan Hilty and Ryan Silverman Take Stage in New York Pops' LUCK BE A LADY

On March 8, 2013, The New York Pops continued its 30th season with an evening of swinging favorites in Luck Be a Lady: Megan Hilty Sings Sinatra and More. Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke led the orchestra as it tipped its hat to the Rat Pack, Ella Fitzgerald, Marilyn Monroe, and other stars from the golden age of entertainment. The performance featured Megan Hilty, Broadway singer and star of the television show Smash, and Ryan Silverman, one of Broadway's favorite leading men. The program included 'Luck Be a Lady,' 'Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend,' music from Smash and more. BroadwayWorld was there and brings you photos from the concert below! (more...)

Photo Flash: 25th Anniversary Gala of Young People's Chorus of New York City

Beginning with a capacity-filled Carnegie Hall concert and followed by a gala reception in the Grand Ballroom of the Plaza Hotel, the February 11 gala benefit evening celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Young People's Chorus of New York City founded by Artistic Director Francisco J. Núñez has turned out to be the most successful in the chorus' history, benefiting an organization that has transformed the lives of thousands of children. BroadwayWorld has photos from the concert below! (more...)

Photo Flash: Young People's Chorus of NYC at Washington Heights Celebrates First Concert

On Thursday night, the Young People's Chorus of New York City at Washington Heights (YPCWH) sang its inaugural concert at Washington Heights Academy. YPCWH is the very first community chorus established by the Young People's Chorus of New York City under its Artistic Director/Founder Francisco J .Nunez. Scroll below for photos from the group's first concert! (more...)

Photo Flash: Anthony Kearns at Pre-Inaugural Reception for Congressional Medal of Honor Society

World-renowned Tenor Anthony Kearns was the guest of Army General Martin Dempsey, Chairman of The Joint Chiefs of Staff, at a Pre-Inaugural Brunch in honor of The Congressional Medal of Honor Society. The private luncheon honoring America's Medal of Honor recipients took place on Sunday, January 20, 2013, and was attended by members of The Joint Chiefs of Staff, senior enlisted advisors, and other special guests. Scroll below for photos from the event! (more...)

BWW Reviews: Renee Fleming and Susan Graham Delight Carnegie Hall, 1/27

There are certain occasions when even the most jaded New York audience can just smile and say thank you. The duo recital by soprano Renee Fleming and mezzo-soprano Susan Graham Sunday night at Carnegie Hall was just such an occasion. Given that both divas have sold out Carnegie Hall as individual performers, the dual recital was something very special indeed. (more...)

Rich Ridenour Stars with Dearborn Symphony, February 1

For one night only, Rich Ridenour takes the stage with the Dearborn Symphony in a grand celebration of cinema. The program, Great Movies, Grand Piano features some of the best-loved themes from the Big Screen. (more...)

Photo Flash: Anthony Kearns Sings at Maryland Democratic Party's Inaugural Ball

On Sunday, January 20, famed Irish Tenor Anthony Kearns performed at the Maryland Democratic Party's Ball to celebrate President Obama and Vice President Biden's second Inauguration. The sold-out gala was held at the Gaylord Hotel in National Harbor. See photos from the performance below! (more...)

Photo Flash: First Look at Alberto Veronesi and More in Opera Orchestra of New York's 'Andrea Chenier'

Umberto Giordano conducted the Opera Orchestra of New York performing 'Andrea Chenier' on Italian, an opera in four acts, at Avery Fisher Hall on January 6, 2013. (more...)

The Ballet I Did Not See in 2012

2012 did not bring the two works I've been anticipating for years: choreography to Schubert's Fifth Symphony and Haydn's Symphony no. 100, also known as the Military. I'll probably never get to see them but since it's the end of 2012 I can keep dreaming. Every year I read about choreographers and dance companies commissioning new music from conservatories, graduate schools or established composers. Sometimes (but rarely) it's good, most times forgettable (I am sure that I hear rumblings already.) So I'm putting in my two cents for Schubert and Haydn, both of whom have had works choreographed to their music, but not my particular symphonies. (more...)

Photo Flash: Sing for Hope's AIDS Quilt Songbook @ TWENTY on World AIDS Day

On World AIDS Day, December 1, 2012, Sing for Hope marked the twentieth anniversary of the classical music world's first organized response to the AIDS crisis with the celebratory concert 'AIDS Quilt Songbook @ TWENTY.' The evening featured impassioned performances by many of the country's leading classical vocalists, including Amy Burton, Adrienne Danrich, Heather Johnson, Suzanne Mentzer, Sidney Outlaw, Randall Scarlata, Michael Slattery, Monica Yunus, Camille Zamora, and two of the baritones of the 1992 premiere, Kurt Ollmann and William Sharp. Scroll below for photos from the concert! (more...)

Photo Coverage: Tenor Karl Scully Performs in Bay Shore, NY

On December 14, 2012 International Tenor Karl Scully performed at St. PatRick Church, Bay Shore, NY along with The Harps of Tara and The Hibernian Festival Singers. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the event and brings you photo coverage below! (more...)

Photo Coverage: The New York Pops and Pink Martini in JOY TO THE WORLD Concert at Carnegie Hall

Tonight, December 15, 2012, The New York Pops continues its concert full of holiday cheer at Carnegie Hall's Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage with Pink Martini: Joy to the World. Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke leads the orchestra in a seasonal celebration featuring guest artists Pink Martini as they perform festive favorites from their album Joy to World. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from last night's performance below! (more...)

Photo Coverage: The New York Pops Rehearses with Pink Martini for JOY TO THE WORLD Concert

Tonight, December 15, 2012, The New York Pops will present an evening full of holiday cheer at Carnegie Hall's Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage with Pink Martini: Joy to the World. Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke will lead the orchestra in a seasonal celebration featuring guest artists Pink Martini as they perform festive favorites from their album Joy to World. BroadwayWorld attended rehearsal and brings you photos below! (more...)