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Yahoo
a day ago
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- Yahoo
Lancashire Sinfonia to make debut performance in Bolton
A new orchestra is set to make its debut performance in Bolton. Lancashire Sinfonia will take to the stage for the first time at Bolton Parish Church on Saturday, June 21. The orchestra is made up of musicians from across Greater Manchester, including students from the Royal Northern College of Music. A spokesman for Lancashire Sinfonia said: "Being part of Lancashire Sinfonia is an enriching experience that fosters a deep sense of community and collaboration. READ MORE: Schoolchildren experience the thrill of graduating as the look to a successful future Inside Wanderers: Bolton doubling down on women's team in uncertain times Cortege to drive by chip shop as funeral takes place of 'Bolton legend' They added: "Musicians come together from all across the North West, each contributing their own unique talents and perspectives to create a harmonious blend of sound. "Through rehearsals and performances, members develop not only their own technical skill but crucial interpersonal skills—learning to communicate as a section and as an ensemble as a whole. "The thrill of playing in sync, the shared excitement of live performances, and the mutual appreciation of diverse musical styles create unforgettable memories. "Ultimately, being part of Lancashire Sinfonia nurtures a profound love for music and a deep sense of joy in a shared artistic enterprise." The concert starts at 7.30pm and will be the first time audiences can hear the orchestra perform live.
CBS News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Colorado Music Festival brings world class musicians to Boulder for summer of making extraordinary music
The Colorado Music Festival brings together world-class musicians from around the world to Boulder every summer. The Festival Orchestra is made up of musicians from across the country who are playing at the top of their careers. Mix in the artistic direction of Peter Oundjian, the talents of 12 guest artists, two string quartets, and four guest conductors, set it at the Chautauqua Auditorium in Boulder and you have a truly unique orchestral and chamber music experience. The season opens with Hélène Grimaud performing Brahm's "Piano Concerto #1." "She's really a top notch pianist. She's a real musicians' musician," said Elizabeth McGuire, Executive Director of the Colorado Music Festival. On July 6th, the orchestra will be performing the Festival's annual family concert. It's called "Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Missing Maestro." It's an interactive piece with the audience. Sherlock Holmes goes through each section of the orchestra looking for the missing Maestro. There will also be a scavenger hunt for the kids and several activities on the lawn associated with the concert. "One thing that I'm particularly excited about, it's something I've been wanting to pull off for years now, is our family concert will be free. We've decided to just completely open that concert up to the public. It will be ticketed still through the Chautauqua box office, but it'll be free," McGuire said. Colorado Music Festival Orchestra rehearsal during the 2022 festival. CBS The Colorado Music Festival has become known as a place to premiere new music, and this year is no exception. Composer Joan Tower has a new piece called "Love Returns," which will be performed by saxophonist, Steven Banks. "She actually performed some excerpts of this work that she was working on for us on the piano, and it was like just some of the most poignant, beautiful music I've ever heard," McGuire recalled. "Steven Banks is truly a virtuoso saxophonist. He's clearly one of the best in the world, so it's a beautiful combination." Under the direction of Oundjian, the Colorado Music Festival has earned a reputation as a place where musicians, composers and talented people can just hang out together and draw inspiration from each other. Surrounded by the beautiful Flatirons, the musicians often stay either at Chautauqua Park or in the homes of Festival patrons in Boulder. "We've attracted people that are coming through Colorado just to stay with us, or some of the guest artists have extended their stays, and it's been so much fun," McGuire acknowledged. Colorado Music Festival Music Director Peter Oundjian Geremy Kornreich, Shiny Machines On July 17 & 18, Latin Grammy-winning violinist Anne Akiko Meyers will perform a new piece by composer Eric Whitacre called "The Pacific Has No Memory." Whitacre lives in Belgium now, but for years lived in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles. Akiko Meyers is based in Los Angeles and experienced the evacuations during the recent devastating wildfires. "So these two artists were deeply, personally impacted by the fires. He asked if it would be okay of he shifted the commission towards that, and of course, we agreed to it because it's stunning," McGuire explained. The Colorado Music Festival wraps up with a couple of classics. Oundjian will conduct Beethoven's "Ninth Symphony" which is a musical masterpiece and includes the iconic "Ode to Joy." He'll also be conducting Mahler's "Ninth" for the last performance, which has become a bit of a tradition at the festival. "It's kind of a way to, in his mind, really feature the orchestra at the closing. It's just the Mahler symphony alone. There's no guest artist. It just really features the orchestral musicians, which is something we're most proud of. It's a fabulous group of dedicated people," McGuire said. LINK: For Tickets & Information for the Colorado Music Festival Colorado Music Festival runs from July 3 through August 3 at Chautauqua Auditorium in Boulder.
The Herald
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald
Young Eastern Cape Talent to Shine at Youth Concerto Festival
The Eastern Cape Philharmonic Orchestra (ECPO) is set to celebrate exceptional young musical talent at its annual Youth Concerto Festival, taking place on Sunday, 22 June at 14:30 at the Feather Market Hall. Held during Youth Month, the event showcases some of the province's brightest emerging classical musicians, offering them the rare opportunity to perform as soloists alongside a full professional orchestra. Audiences can expect an afternoon of stirring performances, with a programme featuring works by Mozart, Vivaldi, Mendelssohn, Rossini, Gershwin, Krommer, and David. The concert will be conducted by Jason Atherton, winner of the 6th South African Conductors Competition, who makes his debut with the ECPO. This year's line-up includes ten standout soloists: Anele Mutei Clarice Pieterse Musa Makgato Courtney Esau Amy Elliott Stephanie Valdes Garcia Lindokuhle Gushu Isivile Maguga Sinentlahla Ndala Neo Phokatha These young musicians hail from institutions including Nelson Mandela University, Rhodes University, Stellenbosch University, Collegiate High School for Girls, Grey High School, and St Dominic's Priory School. ECPO chairman Etienne Mecloen says the festival continues to be a vital platform for nurturing local talent. 'The Youth Concerto Festival stands as a testament to the extraordinary talent nurtured in the Eastern Cape. We are proud to provide these young musicians with the opportunity to perform on a professional stage, backed by a full orchestra, and to celebrate the future of South African music in such a meaningful way.' Tickets are available via Quicket and will also be sold at the door. Join the ECPO for an inspiring afternoon celebrating youth, excellence, and the transformative power of music. This article was sponsored by ECPO.
CNA
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- CNA
Demon Slayer live concert to make Singapore debut in October
Get ready to experience Water Breathing in a whole new dimension this year. A live concert of the popular anime series Demon Slayer is set to make its debut in Singapore on Oct 18 at the Esplanade Theatre. The concert will feature the soundtrack from the first arc of Demon Slayer, Unwavering Resolve, brought to life on stage by an 18-piece orchestra as scenes are projected onto a full-size cinema screen.
Washington Post
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
Miss Manners: Musicians' formal clothes not formal enough
Dear Miss Manners: I have had season tickets to the orchestra for a couple of decades. For evening concerts, the orchestra wears white tie, and women soloists wear evening dress. For afternoon concerts, the soloists still wear evening dress, and the men in the orchestra wear black suits, black shirts and black ties.
