Monday, November 30, 2009

Shanghai Symphony Orchestra to Tour North America (source: About)

In just a few weeks, November 10th to be exact, Asia's oldest orchestra, the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, will embark on a historic tour of North America, starting at Carnegie Hall in New York City. Under the direction of Maestro Long Yu, the SSO will per... (source: About) - RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com
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National Opera Week (source: About)

November 13 through November 22 is National Opera Week. Throughout the week long celebration of operatic arts in the United States, opera houses across the US will host free events and activities to opera lovers and newcomers alike to raise awareness and ... (source: About) - News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
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India's guitar maestro takes classical music to new places (source: Topix.net)

Pioneering Grammy award winner Vishwa Mohan Bhatt is taking Indian classical music to new corners of the world through his innovative string instrument, mohan veena, a fusion of the guitar and the veena. (source: Topix.net) - RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com
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Sometimes It's Better Not to Perform (source: About)

In a recent article by Philip Boroff, it was reported that the average income for a Carnegie Hall stage hand in New York City is $430,543. This proves that being a stage hand isn't as nerdy as some people think! Sometimes It's Better Not to Perform origin... (source: About) - RSS feeds and Feed widget on Feedzilla.com
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Top 10 Known-but-Unknown (source: About)

People all over the world are more familiar with classical music, but they lack the facts necessary to help them find the pieces they love. Here are the top requested and inquired about classical music pieces I continually receive. (source: About) - RSS and News widget on Feedzilla.com
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Free Met Player (source: About)

The Metropolitan Opera is showing free selections on Met Player, its online service that streams over 250 opera performances on demand, in celebration of National Opera Week. The Met Player will show three new selections every day until November 22. Next... (source: About) - RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com
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Marketing the biggest hurdle for game inventors (source: SF Gate)

To hear him tell it, Evan Koch is sitting on a gold mine, a pet project called Zurround that he's been developing for the last 2 1/2 years. He just needs to find someone willing to back his play, so to speak. No, it's not a killer app or a bioengineering..... (source: SF Gate) - RSS and News widget on Feedzilla.com
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''Les Oiseaux dans la charmille'' Lyrics and Translation (source: About)

I've been listening to soprano Natalie Dessay lately, in particular, "Les Oiseaux dans la charmille" from Offenbach's Les Contes d'Hoffmann (one of my favorites). I've been humming along with it for the past few years, but recently decided it was time to ... (source: About) - RSS and News widget on Feedzilla.com
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DJ Spooky: An Antarctic Expedition In Sound (source: NPR)

DJ culture has always been fascinated with the concept of cool. But musician and artist Paul Miller — aka DJ Spooky — decided to get to the core of the phenomenon. His new multimedia project is structured around his sound recordings from the ic... (source: NPR) - RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
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Prince of Wales medal for arts philanthropy awarded to founders of East Neuk Festival (source: Muso)

Donald and Louise MacDonald among five philanthropists awarded medal for their continuing support of the arts (source: Muso) - RSS and News widget on Feedzilla.com
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The Met: Live in HD, Season 4 (source: About)

Now in it's fourth season, The Met: Live in HD has been broadcasting live performances in high definition to theaters around the world since 2006. This Saturday, November 7th, the Met will present its third Live in HD broadcast of the season, Puccini's Tu... (source: About) - News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
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Our panel plays, grades the board games of 2009 (source: SF Gate)

As books, newspapers and music become ever more virtual and relocate online - or at least onto handheld electronic devices - it warms the cockles of my semi-Luddite heart to know that there are some sources of pleasure that continue to thrive in the real,.... (source: SF Gate) - RSS and News widget on Feedzilla.com
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New Esterhazy Quartet in harmony with Haydn (source: SF Gate)

"Around string players, it's a misty goal, like climbing Mount Everest. Everybody aspires to it." Violinist and violist Anthony Martin is talking about performing all 68 of Joseph Haydn's completed string quartets. A still more ambitious project is perform... (source: SF Gate) - News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
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Longest Symphony (source: About)

What is the longest symphony? Find the answer here in this Symphony FAQ! (source: About) - RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com
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''Sempre Libera'' Lyrics and Text Translation (source: About)

Since it is National Opera Week, after all, I've posted the Italian lyrics and English translation of Violetta's aria "Sempre Libera" from Verdi's opera, La Traviata. I first heard this aria about twelve years ago, sung non other by the great Dame Joan Su... (source: About) - RSS and News widget on Feedzilla.com
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New musical board game promises to liven up theory for kids (source: Muso)

Musical Trixstar aims to make music theory fun and colourful (source: Muso) - RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com
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The Met: Live in HD, Season 4 (source: About)

Now in it's fourth season, The Met: Live in HD has been broadcasting live performances in high definition to theaters around the world since 2006. This Saturday, November 7th, the Met will present its third Live in HD broadcast of the season, Puccini's Tu... (source: About) - RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
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PBS's Great Performances (source: About)

This Thanksgiving, PBS will broadcast one of two Christmas concerts: Andrea Bocelli and David Foster's My Christmas or Sting's A Winter's Night. Check your local PBS listings to get a schedule of the upcoming presentations. Andrea Bocelli and David Foster... (source: About) - RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com
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Cardiff carollers congregate in city centre (source: Muso)

Christmas shoppers are being serenaded in Cardiff this year, as new retail complex St David?s teams up with the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama to present the ?Christmas on the Hayes? stage. (source: Muso) - RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com
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DJ Spooky: An Antarctic Expedition In Sound (source: NPR)

DJ culture has always been fascinated with the concept of cool. But musician and artist Paul Miller — aka DJ Spooky — decided to get to the core of the phenomenon. His new multimedia project is structured around his sound recordings from the ic... (source: NPR) - RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
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Prince of Wales medal for arts philanthropy awarded to founders of East Neuk Festival (source: Muso)

Donald and Louise MacDonald among five philanthropists awarded medal for their continuing support of the arts (source: Muso) - RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com
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PBS's Great Performances (source: About)

This Thanksgiving, PBS will broadcast one of two Christmas concerts: Andrea Bocelli and David Foster's My Christmas or Sting's A Winter's Night. Check your local PBS listings to get a schedule of the upcoming presentations. Andrea Bocelli and David Foster... (source: About) - RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
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Marketing the biggest hurdle for game inventors (source: SF Gate)

To hear him tell it, Evan Koch is sitting on a gold mine, a pet project called Zurround that he's been developing for the last 2 1/2 years. He just needs to find someone willing to back his play, so to speak. No, it's not a killer app or a bioengineering..... (source: SF Gate) - RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
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Storms And Salvation: 'The Flying Dutchman' (source: NPR)

Wagner's stormy one-acter requires lead singers with great power, both dramatically and vocally. Alan Held and Jennifer Wilson fit the bill in this turbulent opera focused on one of Wagner's favorite themes: the redemptive power of love. From the Washin... (source: NPR) - RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com
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Cadenzas: Ladling The Gravy On Classical Music (source: NPR)

Commentator Miles Hoffman talks turkey about the classical cadenza. Just as a flavorful gravy enhances any holiday turkey, cadenzas are tasty solos composers write to spice up their concertos. (source: NPR) - RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com
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''Sempre Libera'' Lyrics and Text Translation (source: About)

Since it is National Opera Week, after all, I've posted the Italian lyrics and English translation of Violetta's aria "Sempre Libera" from Verdi's opera, La Traviata. I first heard this aria about twelve years ago, sung non other by the great Dame Joan Su... (source: About) - RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
Read More... [Source: music / classical news stories aggregated by FeedZilla.com]

Cardiff carollers congregate in city centre (source: Muso)

Christmas shoppers are being serenaded in Cardiff this year, as new retail complex St David?s teams up with the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama to present the ?Christmas on the Hayes? stage. (source: Muso) - RSS and News widget on Feedzilla.com
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''Les Oiseaux dans la charmille'' Lyrics and Translation (source: About)

I've been listening to soprano Natalie Dessay lately, in particular, "Les Oiseaux dans la charmille" from Offenbach's Les Contes d'Hoffmann (one of my favorites). I've been humming along with it for the past few years, but recently decided it was time to ... (source: About) - News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
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Andrea Bocelli Profile (source: About)

World famous operatic singer, Andrea Bocelli has enjoyed worldwide success. Learn more about the life of Andrea Bocelli in this profile. (source: About) - News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
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Top 10 Classical Christmas Music CDs (source: About)

Now that Thanksgiving has come and gone, it's time to get out the Christmas tree and holiday decorations (if you haven't done so already). And while you're hanging your Christmas lights and putting ornaments on the tree, why not put one of these classical... (source: About) - RSS and News widget on Feedzilla.com
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New musical board game promises to liven up theory for kids (source: Muso)

Musical Trixstar aims to make music theory fun and colourful (source: Muso) - RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com
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The Constant Gardener (source: About)

2006 Oscars - Best Original Film Score Nominees (source: About) - RSS feeds and Feed widget on Feedzilla.com
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Our panel plays, grades the board games of 2009 (source: SF Gate)

As books, newspapers and music become ever more virtual and relocate online - or at least onto handheld electronic devices - it warms the cockles of my semi-Luddite heart to know that there are some sources of pleasure that continue to thrive in the real,.... (source: SF Gate) - RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
Read More... [Source: music / classical news stories aggregated by FeedZilla.com]

DJ Spooky: An Antarctic Expedition In Sound (source: NPR)

DJ culture has always been fascinated with the concept of cool. But musician and artist Paul Miller — aka DJ Spooky — decided to get to the core of the phenomenon. His new multimedia project is structured around his sound recordings from the ic... (source: NPR) - RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com
Read More... [Source: music / classical news stories aggregated by FeedZilla.com]

Free Met Player (source: About)

The Metropolitan Opera is showing free selections on Met Player, its online service that streams over 250 opera performances on demand, in celebration of National Opera Week. The Met Player will show three new selections every day until November 22. Next... (source: About) - RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
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Young classical musicians defy stereotypes on 'From the Top,' coming to Stanford Saturday (source: Topix.net)

Nathan Chan recalls his first recording date. It was with Roberta Flack. He was 13, and only getting started. (source: Topix.net) - RSS and News widget on Feedzilla.com
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2009 Grammys - Best Classical (source: About)

The 2009 Grammy Award nominees for Best Classical Album. (source: About) - RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
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''Sempre Libera'' Lyrics and Text Translation (source: About)

Since it is National Opera Week, after all, I've posted the Italian lyrics and English translation of Violetta's aria "Sempre Libera" from Verdi's opera, La Traviata. I first heard this aria about twelve years ago, sung non other by the great Dame Joan Su... (source: About) - RSS and News widget on Feedzilla.com
Read More... [Source: music / classical news stories aggregated by FeedZilla.com]

Our panel plays, grades the board games of 2009 (source: SF Gate)

As books, newspapers and music become ever more virtual and relocate online - or at least onto handheld electronic devices - it warms the cockles of my semi-Luddite heart to know that there are some sources of pleasure that continue to thrive in the real,.... (source: SF Gate) - News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
Read More... [Source: music / classical news stories aggregated by FeedZilla.com]

New musical board game promises to liven up theory for kids (source: Muso)

Musical Trixstar aims to make music theory fun and colourful (source: Muso) - RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
Read More... [Source: music / classical news stories aggregated by FeedZilla.com]

New Esterhazy Quartet in harmony with Haydn (source: SF Gate)

"Around string players, it's a misty goal, like climbing Mount Everest. Everybody aspires to it." Violinist and violist Anthony Martin is talking about performing all 68 of Joseph Haydn's completed string quartets. A still more ambitious project is perform... (source: SF Gate) - RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
Read More... [Source: music / classical news stories aggregated by FeedZilla.com]

Prince of Wales medal for arts philanthropy awarded to founders of East Neuk Festival (source: Muso)

Donald and Louise MacDonald among five philanthropists awarded medal for their continuing support of the arts (source: Muso) - RSS and News widget on Feedzilla.com
Read More... [Source: music / classical news stories aggregated by FeedZilla.com]

Longest Symphony (source: About)

What is the longest symphony? Find the answer here in this Symphony FAQ! (source: About) - RSS and News widget on Feedzilla.com
Read More... [Source: music / classical news stories aggregated by FeedZilla.com]

Sometimes It's Better Not to Perform (source: About)

In a recent article by Philip Boroff, it was reported that the average income for a Carnegie Hall stage hand in New York City is $430,543. This proves that being a stage hand isn't as nerdy as some people think! Sometimes It's Better Not to Perform origin... (source: About) - News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
Read More... [Source: music / classical news stories aggregated by FeedZilla.com]

DJ Spooky: An Antarctic Expedition In Sound (source: NPR)

DJ culture has always been fascinated with the concept of cool. But musician and artist Paul Miller — aka DJ Spooky — decided to get to the core of the phenomenon. His new multimedia project is structured around his sound recordings from the ic... (source: NPR) - RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
Read More... [Source: music / classical news stories aggregated by FeedZilla.com]

Storms And Salvation: 'The Flying Dutchman' (source: NPR)

Wagner's stormy one-acter requires lead singers with great power, both dramatically and vocally. Alan Held and Jennifer Wilson fit the bill in this turbulent opera focused on one of Wagner's favorite themes: the redemptive power of love. From the Washin... (source: NPR) - RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com
Read More... [Source: music / classical news stories aggregated by FeedZilla.com]

Marketing the biggest hurdle for game inventors (source: SF Gate)

To hear him tell it, Evan Koch is sitting on a gold mine, a pet project called Zurround that he's been developing for the last 2 1/2 years. He just needs to find someone willing to back his play, so to speak. No, it's not a killer app or a bioengineering..... (source: SF Gate) - RSS feeds and Feed widget on Feedzilla.com
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John McLaughlin receives Haafiz Ali Khan Award (source: Topix.net)

New Delhi News.Net Tuesday 24th November, 2009 English jazz and fusion artist John McLaughlin was awarded the Haafiz Ali Khan Award 2009 for his contribution to the world of music here Tuesday. (source: Topix.net) - RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com
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Cadenzas: Ladling The Gravy On Classical Music (source: NPR)

Commentator Miles Hoffman talks turkey about the classical cadenza. Just as a flavorful gravy enhances any holiday turkey, cadenzas are tasty solos composers write to spice up their concertos. (source: NPR) - RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
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Catherine Zeta-Jones Broadway debut (source: Topix.net)

Hollywood star Catherine Zeta-Jones is set to make her first appearance on Broadway next month. (source: Topix.net) - RSS feeds and Feed widget on Feedzilla.com
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