(Credit: Courtesy of Les Talens Lyriques) The Monteverdi Choir and Orchestras has announced that Christophe Rousset will lead the ensemble MCO for its upcoming Baroque Christmas tour. Rousset will make his MCO conducting debut this December before leading concerts at the Teatro alla Scala and the ensembles’ home at St...

Christophe Rousset Joins Monteverdi Choir for Christmas Tour

Piano players are essential to many music genres, including classical, jazz, blues, and contemporary music. Their skills range from intricate classical compositions to improvisational jazz solos and expressive pop ballads. Pianists often serve as the backbone of musical arrangements, providing harmonic structure, melody, and rhythm. Their performances can range from solo piano pieces to collaborative works with other musicians or orchestras. The versatility of the piano allows players to explore a wide range of styles and techniques, making it a central instrument in both traditional and modern music. The artistry and technical proficiency of piano players contribute significantly to the richness and diversity of musical expression.

15 Best Piano Players of All Time

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10-Yr-Old Piano Prodigy Works Her Magic On The Keys In Unbelievably Incredible Performance

(Credit: Courtesy of TACT International) Boris Pinkhasovich is one of today’s rising baritones. Born in Saint Petersburg to a family of musicians, he studied at the Saint Petersburg Conservatory of Music and in 2011 became an ensemble member at the Mikhailovsky Theatre in Saint Petersburg. His career eventually went...

Q & A: Boris Pinkhasovich on Tchaikovsky’s ‘Iolanta’ , ‘The Queen of Spades’ & Two House Debuts

On August 20, 2024, The Welsh National Opera’s choristers began balloting for strike action over proposals to cut jobs and pay by 15 percent. According to Equity Union, the company’s plans to reduce the chorus will bring the “real threat of compulsory redundancies.”. The union said, “We...

Welsh National Opera Choristers Begin Balloting for Strike

In a recent tweet on X, Neal Schon called himself the ‘original and only founder’ of Journey. “Neal Schon the original and only Founder in Journey that’s been there from the very early inception in 72 and have played on every single show / never canceled once!” the guitarist wrote. “Co-wrote and played on every single album … Jon Cain I asked to join in 81.”

Neal Schon: ‘I’m The Original And Only Founder In Journey, Not Jonathan Cain’

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(Credit: Courtesy of Carnegie Hall) Carnegie Hall has announced a “Concert for the Children and Youth of Ukraine: A Benefit for Direct Relief.”. The concert, which will be held on Oct. 23 at the Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage, will showcase the Orchestra for Ukraine conducted by Christoph Eschenbach.

Carnegie Hall Announces ‘Concert for the Children and Youth of Ukraine’

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It's been eight years since former TV child star Sawyer Sweeten, best known from Everybody Loves Raymond, died tragically by suicide at only 19 years old. Sawyer Sweeten, his twin brother Sullivan Sweeten, and their older sister Madylin, played Ray Romano's TV children on Everybody Loves Raymond, the Emmy-winning sitcom that originally aired on CBS 1996 to 2005.

The Tragic Suicide of Former TV Child Star Sawyer Sweeten ('Everybody Loves Raymond'): 9 Years Later

Three-time Tony honoree Bernadette Peters returns to London for a solo concert August 12 at 7:30 PM BST at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Broadway favorite Peters—who will return to Broadway later this season in the hit London revue Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends—is joined by two of her London Old Friends co-stars: Bonnie Langford (Doctor Who, Peter Pan, Cats, EastEnders) and Olivier winner Joanna Riding (Carousel, My Fair Lady, Guys and Dolls, The Witches of Eastwick).

Bernadette Peters Offers London Concert August 12

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In Europe for the orchestra’s 70th anniversary, Thierry Fischer leavens an epic Alpine Symphony and a taxing Ginastera Violin Concerto with a showstopping Carmen Fantasie

São Paulo Symphony Orchestra/Fischer review – a rich and colourful library of music

Agnetha Fältskog and Björn Ulvaeus as well as Benny Andersson and Anni-Frid Lyngstad became the Swedish band ABBA in 1972. To this day, the pop group is one of the most successful bands in music history, with around 400 million records sold. ABBA is a famous Swedish band.

ABBA: 10 Fun Facts About The Swedish Music Group

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More dates in support of Baz's latest solo album Child Within the Man.
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Sebastian Bach Announces Fall 2024 North American Tour

The directing duo behind the 2019 indie hit Peanut Butter Falcon have returned with their sophomore feature, Los Frikis. It’s a jaw-dropping historical drama that tells the true story of hundreds of Cuban punk rockers who intentionally injected themselves with HIV-positive blood in order to live a brief life of freedom in the sanatoriums of communist Cuba.

Los Frikis Tells the True Story of Cuban Punk Rockers Who Intentionally Injected HIV in the ’90s

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Brilliant, hilarious and often bizarre, the one and only Eddie Izzard is back in the US! The Remix Tour Live promises to be an unforgettable night of thought provoking, intelligent and surreal stand-up comedy. As always with Eddie, expect the unexpected!. Actor, comedian, multi-marathon runner and political activist Eddie Izzard’s...

Spotlight: EDDIE IZZARD at Charleston Gaillard Center

Leading youth arts organisation The National Youth Music Theatre (NYMT) will present Our House, showcasing iconic music from UK band Madness. See photos from inside the rehearsal room below. To conclude the season, Our House with music and lyrics by the iconic British band Madness (with one song, It Must...

Photos: The National Youth Music Theatre In Rehearsal for OUR HOUSE

1 Disney Announces THE GREATEST SHOWMAN Musical; West End FROZEN Coming to Disney+. Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, 'Choral', popularly known as Beethoven's Ninth, has been a fixture of the BBC Proms for many years, for most of them occupying a traditional place at the penultimate night of the season.

Review: BBC PROMS: PROM 42: BEETHOVEN'S NINTH BY HEART, Royal Albert Hall

Music bands often have complex dynamics and things can sometimes go wrong. Tensions and disagreements often lead to changes in the line-up. Here, we look at five founding members who, despite being instrumental in starting their bands, were asked to leave. 1. Brian Jones (The Rolling Stones) Brian Jones was...

5 Founding Member Who Were Kicked Out of Their Own Bands

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The National Symphony Orchestra is set to open its 2024–2025 season with a variety of concerts featuring classics, new works, and collaborations. In a statement, Music Director Gianandrea Noseda, The Roger Sant and Congresswoman Doris Matsui Chair said, “It is a joy for me to be returning to Washington, D.C., to open my eighth season as Music Director of the National Symphony Orchestra. The artists of the NSO and I are excited to welcome some of the world’s greatest artists to the Concert Hall stage to bring to life a wide range of programming in these opening weeks. These concerts include my friends Composer-in-Residence Carlos Simon, soprano Renée Fleming, and pianist Leif Ove Andnses, as well as artists with whom I am looking forward to working for the first time, including pianist Yunchan Lim on opening night. We will take our devoted audience on an incredible musical journey and look forward to sharing the beauty of live music with our community,”

National Symphony Orchestra Presents Strauss Concerts

Released by the Fontainebleau Schools of Music and Fine Arts, the documentary celebrates the centenary of Ravel’s famed work for violin and piano. Founded in 1921, France’s Fontainebleau Schools of Music and Fine Arts offers summer courses in both music and architecture through its Conservatoire American and Beaux Arts divisions. Students from both disciplines often observe each other’s work and collaborate on projects.

New Documentary Released on Maurice Ravel’s “Tzigane”

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One could argue that indie rock’s true heyday was in the early 2000s. Others might say that the 1990s were the best years for indie rock music. Regardless of what you might think, a ton of super underrated music in the indie rock genre came out in the 90s, much of which has been forgotten. Let’s revisit a few iconic indie rock albums from the 1990s that you might not remember (but definitely should)!

6 Iconic Indie Rock Albums From the 1990s That You Might Have Forgotten About

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Royal Swedish Opera Names New Artistic Director

(Credit: Courtesy Royal Swedish Opera) Tobias Theorell has been named artistic director of the Royal Swedish Opera. ⁦Theorell will begin in his new position in 2025...

Royal Swedish Opera Names New Artistic Director

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