Sarteano Chamber Choral Conducting Workshop w/Simon Carrington, Bronislawa Falinska and Brian O'Connell
SARTEANO CHAMBER CHORAL CONDUCTING WORKSHOP, ITALY ( TUSCANY ) 31 July - 7 August 2010 with Carrington, O'Connell and Falinska
This intensive and interpersonal conducting workshop is geared for music educators and choral conductors with strong vocal ability who are interested in rehearsing and performing chamber choral music.
We heartily welcome qualified singers who are interested in attending the workshop in a non-conducting capacity; who love to sing in a chamber group environment and/or are very specifically looking to learn rehearsal and conducting techniques. You will be part of a twenty-four to twenty-eight member ensemble that will prepare and perform a cappella choral music from the sixteenth to the twentieth century.
Up to two graduate credits are available through The Boston Conservatory.
There are three possible tiers of participation: Full Conductor, Conducting Auditor, Singer.
Each Full Conductor will be assigned a piece for their daily podium time in the master class; they will also conduct this piece in the final concert.
You may also choose to participate as either a Conducting Auditor or Singer. Included in the price of participating as a Conducting Auditor will be a private half-hour conducting session with Simon. The Master Class uses the Workshop ensemble as its laboratory, so everyone receives the benefits of each master class.
The two-part morning session will consist of Group Vocal Pedagogy and clinics on developing a vital chamber choir.
Broni Falinska, our visiting artist in Vocal Pedagogy, will again be joining us for daily ateliers using the Rohmert Method of Functional Voicetraining. This approach guides the singer towards an awareness of the voice not usually addressed by most conventional singing methods. Get ready for a sensorial exploration of the voice, and to explore how self-perception works in the combination of "hearing-feeling-seeing."
Brian O'Connell will be leading clinics on exploring connections between movement and musical/textual concepts and strategies for building cohesive chamber choirs.
The afternoon sessions will consist solely of conducting Master Classes with Simon Carrington. This year we are also delighted to offer a Q&A/Dialogue session with Simon.
For a detailed description of the workshop, tuition costs (Farewell Dinner included), and an online application please visit Visit Our website http://www.sarteanochoralworkshop.com
Contact: Gail Leicher Tel: + 1 781-652-0158, or Email sarteanochoral@rcn.com
Saturday, July 31, 2010 | Posted by:scchoir
The dreamers of dreams - Inspirational English choral music, Wells Cathedral
Wells Cathedral, 7pm, Saturday 31 July
The dreamers of dreams - Inspirational English Choral Music
Elgar - The Music Makers
Vaughan Williams - Toward the unknown region
Parry - Blest pair of sirens
Vaughan Williams - Flos campi
Judith Bingham - The darkness is no darkness
S.S. Wesley - Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace
Somerset Chamber Choir
Southern Sinfonia
Sara Fulgoni - mezzo-soprano
Alan George - viola
Oliver Walker - organ
Graham Caldbeck - conductor
Tickets (priced £10 - £25) are available from MusicBox Tel: 01275 349010
Saturday, July 31, 2010 | Posted by:just piano stools
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Friday, July 23, 2010 | Posted by:sbriggs
War and Peace in the Baroque Imagination
Join us for a classical recital in aid of peacebuilding at St Gabriel's Church, Pimlico (SW1V 2AD).
On Friday 23 July renowned harpsichordist Laurence Cummings and award-winning countertenor Magid El-Bushra will perform works by Handel, Purcell, Bach, Couperin and Lully in the beautiful surroundings of St Gabriel’s Church in Pimlico, South London, with all proceeds to International Alert.
The programme will explore the music of swashbuckling heroes and war-mongering villains, from Boudicca to Julius Ceasar, in their search for victory (on the battlefield and in the bedroom!) and the ultimate quest for spiritual peace.
The recital starts at 7.30pm and tickets cost £15 / £12.50, available from http://www.international-alert.org/support_us/index.php?t=1#singledonation
Funds raised will help communities affected by violent conflict to build lasting peace.
Thursday, July 15, 2010 | Posted by:just piano stools
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Saturday, July 03, 2010 | Posted by:sinfonia tamesa
Sinfonia Tamesa Summer Concert - Shostakovich, Grondahl and Arnold
On Saturday 3 July at 7.30pm you can watch Sinfonia Tamesa, one of London's leading non professional orchestras, play at St John's Church in Waterloo. The programme for the evening is Shostakovich's Symphony 9, Grondhal's Trombone Concerto and Arnold's Symphony 8. The concert is at St John's Church, Waterloo Road, London SE1 8TY. Tickets: £10 / £7 concessions. Tickets wil be available on the door. To pre-book email sinfoniatamesaqueries@googlegroups.com
Tuesday, June 15, 2010 | Posted by:Schubertreise
Joy Lisney at West Road, Cambridge
Exciting young `cellist in recital with James Lisney. For further tour details (Cheltenham, Hiindhead, Norwich, Basingstoke etc) click here.
Sunday, June 13, 2010 | Posted by:hugillr
When a Man Knows - operatic premiere
Based on the play by Alan Richardson, Robert Hugill's gripping new opera uses just 4 singers and 4 instrumentalists to create a taut music drama.
A man is tied up on a deserted warehouse.
Why is he there?
The shocking truth is revealed.
FifteenB Productions present in concert the world premiere of Robert Hugill's When a man knows, with Deborah Stoddart as the Woman and Dario Dugandzic as the Man, conducted by David Roblou.
Sunday 13th June 2010, 7.00pm at St. John's Church, Waterloo Road, London SE1
Tickets price £10 (concessions £5) are available on the door or in advance from Islington Music, telephone 020 7354 3195.
On-line tickets sales from http://oclassical.com/7284
Sunday, May 23, 2010 | Posted by:londonmandolinfestival
Second London Mandolin Festival Concert
Come and experience the unique sound of a plucked string orchestra!
The London Mandolin Festival returns holding its second set of concerts
Uniting voluntary plucked string players all over London in one mass orchestra
Showcasing the range and beauty of classsical music for Mandolin Orchestra
From Folk to Klezmer to Contemporary, Japanese to Cuban
The theme for the 2010 Second London Mandolin Festival is "Rumba: Rhythm + Dance"
where the Rumba rhythm is featured in 4 of the orchestral pieces out of 6
Will you determine the 2 the pieces that do not contain the Rumba rhythm??
Sunday 23rd May 2010, two concerts 3:00PM - 5:00PM and 6:00PM - 8:00PM
At St. Sepulchre-Without-Newgate corner of Holborn Viaduct and Giltspur Street EC1A 9DE
Near tube stations Farringdon, St Paul's and opposite City Thameslink station.
Students £5, Concession £8, Non-Concession £10
Book your tickets now as the concert may sell out on the day!
Email londonmandolinfestival@googlemail.com for more details
Click here for the 2010 Second London Mandolin Festival concert programme
If you were unable to participate as a player in the festival this year,
this is your chance to go to the concert and see what the festival is all about
and perhaps you will join us for the Third London Mandolin Festival!
Monday, April 19, 2010 | Posted by:classicalgenius
B&H Contest
This was quite fun, but really difficult...
http://community.boosey.com/contest
Thursday, April 01, 2010 | Posted by:theseusensemble
Theseus Ensemble launches with patronage of Pierre Boulez. Ligeti Piano Concerto and Boulez Dérive 2, conducted by Geoffrey Paterson.
The Theseus Ensemble, patron Pierre Boulez, will be launched next month, conducted by Geoffrey Paterson, winner of the 2009 Leeds Conductors Competition. Thursday 1 April, 7.30pm. Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall, Royal College of Music, London SW7. György Ligeti: Piano Concerto, Pierre Boulez: Dérive 2. Geoffrey Paterson conductor, Simon Smith piano. Tickets: £10 (£8 in advance), £5 students. Please see www.theseusensemble.com for more information. Advance booking from theseusensemble@googlemail.com
Tuesday, March 30, 2010 | Posted by:LMA Orchestra
Faure Requiem for Holy Week with Vivamus Choir
Tuesday 30 March 7.30 pm
St Martin-in-the-Fields Church, Trafalgar Square, London, WC2N 4JJ
LMA Orchestra present one of London's best young choirs marking the approach of Easter with Allegri's Miserere, Lotti's Crucifixus and Albinoni's plaintive Adagio
To book tickets please call the box office on: 020 7766 1100 ext. 2 or book online by following the web link: Tickets
See this link for more info about Vivamus
See this link for more info about LMA Orchestra Evening Concerts London
And for more info about LMA Orchestra Family Concerts
Thursday, March 25, 2010 | Posted by:harryfmills
Celebration of 200th Anniversary of Chopin with Patrik Jablonski & Marek Szlezer
Celebrated pianists Patrik Jablonski and Marek Szlezer will perform some of Chopin's most loved music in a programme which also includes music by other Polish composers, including Maciejewski & Szymanowski.
Venue - St Mary the Virgin, Primrose Hill, Elsworthy Road, London NW3 3DJ. Tickets £15 (£10 concessions) available on the door.
Supported by Polska!Year
Promoted by Altara Music Limited (www.altaramusic.com)
Saturday, March 20, 2010 | Posted by:LMA Orchestra
Mini Maestro Family Concert: Vivaldi's Four Seasons 20/3/10
Mini Maestro Family Concert: Vivaldi Four Seasons
"Great Music for Little Ears"
Saturday 20 March 2010, 4.30 pm
St Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square, London, WC2N 4JJ
Come and join our musical playground where everyone can listen, learn and join in lots of fun and games. Featuring Vivaldi's Four Seasons.
To book tickets call the box office on: 020 7766 1100
Or click Family Concerts to book tickets online.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Saturday, March 20, 2010 | Posted by:LMA Orchestra
Vivaldi Four Seasons with Mini Masterclass
Saturday 20 March 7.30 pm
St Martin-in-the-Fields Church, Trafalgar Square, London, WC2N 4JJ
Join LMA Ensemble for a hit parade of favourite baroque pieces with Pachelbel's Canon, Handel's Queen of Sheba and Alexander's Feast. With special guest Joshua Fisher, Violin. Including a special Mini Masterclass about the music during the interval!
To buy tickets please call the box office on: 020 7766 1100 ext. 2
Or buy tickets online buy following this link: Tickets
See this link for more info about LMA Orchestra Evening Concerts London
And for more info about LMA Orchestra Family Concerts
Friday, March 12, 2010 | Posted by:LMA Orchestra
Mozart Eine Kleine Nachtmusik
Friday 12 March 7.30 pm
St Martin-in-the-Fields Church, Trafalgar Square, London, WC2N 4JJ
A Mozart classic meets gypsy melodies and Gershwin's favourite tunes. Join LMA Orchestra with guest violinist Ofer Falk for this magical programme.
To buy tickets please call the box office on: 020 7766 1100 ext. 2
Or buy tickets online buy following this link: Tickets
See this link for more info about LMA Orchestra Evening Concerts London
And for more info about LMA Orchestra Family Concerts
Thursday, March 04, 2010 | Posted by:LMA Orchestra
Beethoven Appassionata: Alexei Grynyuk Piano
Thursday 4 March 7.30 pm
St Martin-in-the-Fields Church, Trafalgar Square, London, WC2N 4JJ
LMA Orchestra present Alexei Grynyuk. The young Ukranian master-musician plays Chopin, Liszt and Beethoven's most tempestuous piano sonata.
To buy tickets please call the box office on: 020 7766 1100 ext. 2
Or buy tickets online buy following this link: Tickets
See this link for more information about Alexei Grynyuk
See this link for more info about LMA Orchestra Evening Concerts London
And for more info about LMA Orchestra Family Concerts
Tuesday, March 02, 2010 | Posted by:tazzybear
Chetham’s School of Music Presents Verdi Requiem Glazunov Violin Concerto
7.30pm Tuesday 2nd March 2010 – Royal Festival Hall, London
Admissions: £38 £29 £21 £16 £12 £9 Premium seats £45
Booking Information: 0161 838 7244 / www.chethams.com
Chetham’s School of Music is preparing to perform at one of the UK’s most prestigious and high profile venues, following an invitation from the Bach Choir to join together in a performance of the thrilling Verdi’s Requiem at the Royal Festival Hall, London.
Thursday, February 25, 2010 | Posted by:rogers_kp
Samling Masterclass
Thursday 25th February
Hall Two, The Sage Gateshead, 2pm
Samling Masterclass
This Samling Masterclass led by soprano Yvonne Kenny, pianist Malcolm Martineau and vocal consultant Paul Farrington will showcase why this unique organisation is a focus for the development of young singers and accompanists.
See seven of the best young classical artists of the coming generation sing and receive coaching live onstage as part of a week that is a springboard for many to international recognition.
Tickets are £10 and available from The Sage Gateshead:
Tel 0191 443 4661
Online www.thesagegateshead.orf
In person from The Ticket Office
Saturday, February 13, 2010 | Posted by:LMA Orchestra
Mini Maestro Family Concert - Thaikovsky, Elgar & Strauss 13/2/10
Mini Maestro Family Concert: Tchaikovsky, Elgar & Strauss
"Great Music for Little Ears"
Saturday 13 February 2010, 4.30 pm
St Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square, London, WC2N 4JJ
Come and join our musical playground where everyone can listen, learn and join in lots of fun and games. Featuring works by Elgar, Tchaikovsky and Johann Strauss.
To book tickets call the box office on: 020 7766 1100
Or click Family Concerts to book tickets online.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Friday, February 12, 2010 | Posted by:rogers_kp
Valentine's Concert at St John's, Smith Square [Northern Lights Symphony]
The Northern Lights Symphony Orchestra, featuring world-class conservatoire graduates, will give a Valentine's Concert at St. John's, Smith Square on Friday 12th February.
The programme is:
Mozart
The Marriage of Figaro -- Overture
Piano Concerto No.21 in C, K467 (Elvira Madigan) Tchaikovsky
Symphony No.5 in E minor, Op.64
Martin Roscoe (piano)
Northern Lights Symphony Orchestra
Adam Johnson (Artistic director and conductor)
The Northern Lights Symphony Orchestra was formed by its Artistic Director Adam Johnson in 2007, from graduates of leading conservatoires around the world. It specialises in the repertoire of composers born within the Northern Lights. This includes Canada, Iceland, Scotland, Scandinavia, Estonia and Northern Russia. It is equally committed to the interpretation of standard repertoire as well as exploration of contemporary music.
Friday 12 February 2010 7.30pm
Tickets: £20, £15, £10 (concessions 10 per cent discount)
Call 020 7222 1061
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 | Posted by:concorsolirici
Positions available for the Rome Festival Orchestra, Opera, Chorus & Ballet
The Rome Festival has positions open for instrumentalists and singers (soloists & choral singers) for the Summer of 2010.
Musicians will have the opportunity to live in the historic center of the "eternal city", join outstanding artists from around the world, perform symphonic works, chamber music and fully staged opera and ballet with the Rome Festival Orchestra, Opera, Ballet and Chorus and have classes under renowned masters.
Please tell your friends about this. Please feel free to contact me if you or friends are interested, romefestival@yahoo.com
Wednesday, January 13, 2010 | Posted by:swingle singers
NEW London A Cappella Festival 13-16 January 2010
London’s diverse a cappella community come together under one roof to celebrate the unaccompanied human voice. Curated by the world-famous 5-time Grammy-winning vocal group the Swingle Singers, the inaugural London A Cappella Festival at London’s Kings Place showcases some of the best of the UK’s choral, jazz, contemporary, and gospel ensembles, including special guests, with music ranging from sacred Renaissance polyphony to crowd-pleasing pop and blistering beatbox.
In addition to the Swingle Singers, acts include internationally-acclaimed gospel stars London Adventist Chorale (Sainsbury Choir of the Year; BBC Gem Best Choir award), Grammy-nominated early music ensemble Stile Antico, and hot young pop/jazz group VOCES8, as well as many other groups from the huge local a cappella community.
Free foyer performances and afternoon workshops will also help to capture the imagination of people young and old, in various spaces within Kings Place. Education for the masses will be an integral part of the festival’s commitments; whether the festival-goers are experienced singers or only have experience of singing in the shower, the opportunities for sharing and learning at the London A Cappella Festival will be limitless.
www.londonacappellafestival.co.uk
Friday, January 08, 2010 | Posted by:jgcb2
Ardente Opera presents Frank Martin's Le Vin Herbé
Ardente Opera presents their new production of Frank Martin's dramatic oratorio, Le Vin Herbé, in semi-staged performance. The work is an intense and highly charged retelling of the Tristan and Isolde legend after the novel 'Roman de Tristan et Iseut' by Joseph Bédier. It is scored for two soloists, 12-part chorus and 8-piece chamber ensemble in 3 acts.
Iseut - Angela Henckel
Tristan - Greg Tassell
Conductor - Julian Black
Director - Rosalind Parker
Friday 8th & 9th January 2010
St. George's, Bloomsbury
Tickets: £16/£12 (concession)/£8 (student)
Available online via Paypal at www.ardenteopera.com,
via email at tickets@ardenteopera.com or on 07923 289017
Forget your pre-conceived notions of a choral society Messiah - this rendition is light, dancing, dramatic, with immensely impressive neatness, clarity and articulation - sung from memory by chorus and soloists alike this adds even more to the communication, drama and immediacy of this sublime work. Supported by the delightful playing of distinguished baroque ensemble Music for Awhile led by Margaret Faultless, your Christmas starts here!
At 6:30pm there will be a pre-concert talk by Marylynn Rouse of the John Newton Project, exploring the links between the author of Amazing Grace and Handel's Messiah. Entry to the talk is free to concert ticket holders.
Bristol Choral Society
Music for Awhile (Margaret Faultless – Leader)
Adrian Partington – Conductor
Jennifer Walker - soprano
Heather Shipp - mezzo-soprano
Paul Badley - tenor
Matthew Hargreaves - bass
Warwick Cole - harpsichord
Tickets, priced £9 - £21 (under 25s £5), are available now from 0117 962 4991 or the Colston Hall box office www.colstonhall.org
Tuesday, December 01, 2009 | Posted by:mclasiccal121
Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Immediately after the release of their previous album, The Lost Christmas Eve, in 2004 Trans-Siberian Orchestra started work on their fifth studio release, and second non-Christmas album. Now the album is a fact and is already in the stores. Night Castle presents a story that spans in 21 songs and two discs.
Fans have been waiting for Trans-Siberian Orchestra new release for five years, quite a long time, but the unique rock band has prepared something really special that will satisfy the longing of every fan.
Hear the band’s original tracks: Night Enchanted, Childhood Dreams, The Safest Way Into Tomorrow, Mother And Son, There Was A Life, Moonlight And Madness, Time Floats On, Epiphany; and enjoy the pieces inspired by classical composers like Mozart, Grieg, Bach, Carl Orff and others in pieces like Mozart And Memories, Toccata-Carpimus Noctem, Nutrocker, Bach Lullaby, Carmina Burana, Mountain.
Night Castle proves again that the great success the orchestral-rock group has earned in its 15-year history is fully deserved. The show they’ve prepared offers the full range of entertainment with special pyro effects, lighting effects and, of course, the incredible music of the musicians from Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Night Castle is more than a rock opera, says Paul O'Neill, founder of the orchestra.
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The release of the Night Castle coincides with a special donation the band decided to make. The founder of The Trans-Siberian Orchestra was touched by the sad story of four triad people burned out of their homes. He will donate $10,000 dollars to the people burned out of their apartments.
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Monday, October 26, 2009 | Posted by:HilaryCampbell
And I Saw A New Heaven
St Augustine's, South Kensington, London
Saturday 26 September 7.30pm
Tickets £5
Celebrating the breadth of the English choral tradition, the Blossom Street Singers present a selection of great English choral works, including music by Stanford, Elgar, Finzi and Howells, alongside the premiere of a new work written for the group by Stuart Turnbull.
Saturday, October 24, 2009 | Posted by:HilaryCampbell
PLANTAGENET Launch Concert
Saturday 24 October 7.30pm
St John's, Smith Square (www.sjss.org.uk)
PLANTAGENET Launch Concert
Tickets £12/£8
Missa del Cid Judith Weir (c25') for narrator and 10 solo voices, narrated by Hannah Thomson
Prayer of Imperfect Desire Hilary Campbell, text by Ryan Wood (c15') for 16 solo voices
INTERVAL
Meadows of Gold Jamie Brown (c45') for narrator, mezzo soprano, baritone, choir and chamber orchestra. Narrator: Eamonn O’Dwyer, mezzo soprano solo Kathryn McAdam
Performed by the Blossom Street Singers and the King William Singers and Orchesra
All three works take the absurdity of war, or the importance of mutual respect and understanding, as their theme. The concert is not only a launchpad for PLANTAGENET but is also raising money for Action for Brazil's Children, a humanitarian aid charity.
PLANTAGENET (www.plantagenetproject.com) is a new musical/cross-art group which aims to provide a creative platform for young artists to collaborate, produce new work and have regular performance opportunities, taking projects to classical music halls as well as visual and dramatic art venues, and workshops for schools. Each of its six members specialise in one field but bring a wide range of skills:
Jamie Brown composer – also experienced arts administrator
Hilary Campbell composer – also soprano and conductor
Kathryn McAdam mezzo-soprano – also teacher and workshop leader
Danny Standing baritone – also performance artist
Hannah Thomson actor – also poet and workshop leader
Ryan Wood poet – also workshop leader
ASSOCIATE ARTISTS: The Blossom Street Singers (vocal ensemble) www.blossomstreetsingers.com
In future years we hope to take on more artists from a wider range of backgrounds, including choreographers/dancers, and visual artists. The six original members were chosen for a specific project: a song cycle, in which two sides of the same love story are told from both male and female perspectives. Involving two singers, the cycle (with words by both poets and music by both composers) will chart the history of a relationship and hopefully create insights into how things can go right and wrong without proper understanding between the sexes… The cycle will be ready for premiere in 2010, but first we are concentrating on a launch concert at St John’s Smith Square in October, in which the six members will be joined by Blossom Street, the King William Singers and Orchestra, plus actor Eamonn O’Dwyer, for a gala concert.
Thursday, October 08, 2009 | Posted by:hbdirect
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Tuesday, October 06, 2009 | Posted by:Phil Best
Lunchtime piano recital - 4 Chopin Ballades and Debussy's 'Suite Bergamasque'
Tuesday October 6th - 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
St George's Church, 44 Queen Square, Holborn, London WC1N 3AH
Admission free - donations welcome.
4 Ballades - Chopin
Suite Bergamasque - Debussy
A programme of arguably Chopin's most musically intense and technically demanding compositions, his 4 Ballades, followed by Debussy's 'Suite Bergamasque', four movements that are a great example of his early style and that include the achingly beautiful 'Clair de Lune'.
Phil's eclectic and innate musicianship combines with technical mastery to make him a musician of rare versatility and range. He champions ways of making music based on fluency and natural expressiveness.
http://www.sgtm.org/Groups/47093/St_Georges_Holborn.aspx
