Classical
Andrew Litton Named Music Director of Colorado Symphony Orchestra
Ravinia Listeners Invited to “Name That Tune” at Ramsey Lewis, Natalie Cole Concert
Jazz legend Ramsey Lewis will unveil a new composition at his Ravinia Festival concert with Natalie Cole next week. This première is unusual because he is inviting fans to join him in the creative process and name the new tune. A video on the Ravinia site shows Lewis playing the new song and talking about what moved him to write it. British Bass Richard Angas Dies Suddenly, During Rehearsal for Britten's 'Peter Grimes'
Sad news from the opera world. Richard Angas, one of the leading British basses of his generation has died. Halfway through a rehearsal at English National Opera of Britten's Peter Grimes, he collapsed and was rushed to hospital, where he passed away.
