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John Williams to conduct Baltimore Symphony in musicians' pension fund benefit
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, which has slipped back into deficit territory partly because of pension fund obligations, has planned a concert to do something about that. The program has what should be a big draw -- music by celebrated film...
Tags: Music, Culture, Star Wars (movie), Indiana Jones (fictional character), Harry Potter (fictional character)
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On face value, Hahn-Bin delivers a new experience
A tuxedo seems like the one sartorial item that Hahn-Bin might not wear when this 24-year-old violinist appears for the Candlelight Concert Society on Saturday, Jan. 14, at 8 p.m. in Howard Community College's Smith Theatre.
This hotshot performer...Tags: Carnegie Hall, Culture, Albert Hall, Music Theater, Lady Gaga
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Sunday, Oct. 23 'The Witches: A Tribute to Roald Dahl' The Children's Theatre of Annapolis presents a play about how a boy and his grandmother defeat a witch and her followers, who are holding a conference in a seaside hotel. The show continues through...Tags: Employment, Fort Meade (military base), Dancing, Employees, United States Naval Academy
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Homecoming: Andrew Grams conducts BSO
When he was in his early teens, Andrew Grams saw the sci-fi hit "Jurassic Park." The visual side of the movie wasn't the only thing that left an impression.
"The trumpet theme from the score stuck in my head for the entire summer," said Grams, the...Tags: Baltimore School for the Arts, Jurassic Park (movie), Music, Dancing, Dance
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Patriotic themes in Sacramento, Folsom concerts
The Sacramento BeeOn or near national holidays such as Memorial Day, Veterans Day and Armed Forces Day, orchestras and choral groups program concerts to include decidedly patriotic music to honor sacrifices made by veterans and current military personnel. For better or...Tags: Christianity, Schindler's List (movie), Platoon (movie), Music, Veterans Day
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LCCO celebrates audience, ends season with upcoming concerts
The Sanford Herald, N.C.When it comes to the Lee County Community Orchestra's repertoire, some fans have favorites while others can't pick just one piece. "I like them all," said LCCO spokesman Jean McSwain. "I enjoy hearing the orchestra no matter what they play." During...Tags: Music Industry, Entertainment Events, Music, Culture, Common
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MUSIC REVIEW: Musicians perform under 5 conductors in spring festival; ensemble premieres work
Herald-Times, Bloomington, Ind.Taking to the stage of the Musical Arts Center on Thursday night were 55 musicians in the Indiana University Concert Band, then 54 in the IU Symphonic Band, then 55 in the IU Wind Ensemble. All those young talents assembled to perform under five...Tags: Music, Dance, Star Wars (movie), Paul McCartney, Music Theater
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Maryland Symphony Orchestra: 'A Night at the Movies with the Music of John Williams'
katec@herald-mail.comSo picture this: You go to the movies and there is no soundtrack accompanying the film. No music to set the scenes, to enhance the moods, to heighten the suspense. Do you think the impact would be the same as if there were a musical score to guide you...Tags: The Wall Street Journal, Jaws (movie), The Herald-Mail, Culture, Star Wars (movie)
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Oscar best-song nominee J. Ralph: 'It's outrageous'
This time of year it’s common to hear many people saying, “It’s an honor just to be nominated.” But the comment sounds pretty convincing coming from Oscar-nominated film composer J. Ralph, considering the odds he beat in being...
Tags: Autism, Scarlett Johansson, Quincy Jones, Music, Life of Pi (movie)
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John Cage fest at NU: Collages of noises and sounds so quiet you could hear keys drop
"I have nothing to say, and I am saying it." John Cage's often-quoted line popped up toward the end of the final concert of the Northwestern University Bienen School of Music's John Cage Festival last weekend. In three packed days of performances...
Tags: Northwestern University, Music, Dance, Culture, Chicago Symphony Orchestra
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Muti to salute Verdi and Schubert for upcoming Chicago Symphony Orchestra season
With the Chicago Symphony Orchestra heading home later this week from its tour of the Far East, the CSO Association is wasting no time releasing the programs and artists to be presented during the fall season at Symphony Center. The orchestra's 2013-...
Tags: Jorge Federico Osorio, Johannes Brahms, Music, Vladimir Feltsman, Culture
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Classically Trained: Seeing off a career in style
Visits from the Vienna Philharmonic and the Boston Pops Orchestra are a few of the highlights ahead in the 2013-14 Philharmonic Society of Orange County concert season. The season for the Irvine-based nonprofit, which has presented world-class music...Tags: Music, Leonard Bernstein, Culture, James Galway, England
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