Maestro Langrée Talks Ma, Lang and Perlman for Cincinnati's 2016-17 Season >>
The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (CSO) might be going through a $3 million renovation, but that doesn't mean that Louis Langrée plans to take the year off. According to the lates news update, the 55-year-old French conductor has reached out to a who's who of today's most popular classical artist in order to keep excitement for the venue alive during its transformation. Langrée recently announced that he was able to talk Yo-Yo Ma, Lang Lang and Itzhak Perlman all into dropping by for the 2016-17 season.
Itzhak Perlman Turns 70, Recalls Ed Sullivan Jump-Starting his Career >>
Israeli-American violinist, Itzhak Perlman, the (once) child prodigy and emblem for the talents of Israel, is now turning 70! He took some time on this birthday to look back on those who brought him where he is today. Chief among those jump-starters was Ed Sullivan, acclaimed variety show connoisseur, who in 1958 came to Israel to collect various talents that would be selected to appear on his show.
Houston Symphony's 2014-15 Season Features Debut of "Electric" Music Director, Andrés Orozco-Estrada >>
The Houston Symphony announced its 101st season, dominated by the news of incoming music director Andrés Orozco-Estrada, with a live television broadcast and streaming webcast on January 10.
WATCH: Russian/British/Jewish Pianist Evgeny Kissin on Finally Getting His Israeli Passport >>
Russian/British/Jewish pianist Evgeny Kissin issued the following quite emotional appeal--in Russian/English/Hebrew--for his fellow professionals' solidarity with his newest country.
Minnesota Musicians to Go It Alone, as Legislators Call for Corporate Heads' Heads >>
The Minnesota press are reporting that the much-beleagured players of the stricken Minnesota Orchestra will defy the fates--and the ongoing nasty industrial dispute--and play a starry 10-concert season. Meanwhile, local legislators demand resignations amongst the orchestra's corporate suits.
READ: Russian-British Pianist Evgeny Kissin on Getting His Israeli Passport >>
"I am a Jew, Israel is a Jewish state--and since long ago I have felt that Israel, although I do not live there, is the only state in the world with which I can fully identify myself, whose case, problems, tragedies and very destiny I perceive to be mine." -- Evgeny Kissin
Russian-British Pianist Evgeny Kissin, Backed by Natan Sharansky, Becoming Israeli Citizen >>
Russian-Brit superstar pianist Evgeny Kissin will become an Israeli citizen on Saturday, December 7, 2013. He has received the personal backing of another prominent Russian (now leading Israeli politician), Natan Sharansky.
Classicalite’s 8 Best: Musical Works for Chanukah >>
Expecting a Classicalite's Five Best? It's Chanukah! And even though there's a shocking paucity of decent music for this particular Jewish festival, 8 is indeed the number...
25 Reasons Why Violinist Hahn-Bin Yoo (a.k.a. Amadéus Leopold) is the New Liberace [PHOTOS] >>
In a 1956 Daily Mirror column--penned by "Cassandra" (a.k.a. Sir William Neil Connor)--Wladziu Valentino Liberace (a.k.a. Liberace) received the following, near libelous string of pearls...
Classicalite's Five Best: Musicians on 'Sesame Street' >>
I was musing the other day about what being on 'Sesame Street' means for classical musicians. In many ways, it's a signpost--a signal that said musician has entered the realm of popular culture. It is also, of course, a laudable attempt to bring classical music, itself, back into popular culture. Just as it sounds. With an animal orchestra.
Classicalite's Five Best: Rosh Hashanah Musical Works >>
Required listening to make the Jewish new year that bit more musical.
