The Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra returns to the Touhill for the Explosions Percussion Festival4 on November 23
St. Louis, MO. (Top 40 Charts/ Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra) - The beat goes on! For the fourth time, the Touhill Performing Arts Center welcomes the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra (SLSO) for the ever-popular Explosions Percussion Festival4. Featuring visiting world music percussionists N. Scott Robinson, ...
| Celebrating 175 Years Since His Birth, Brahms Violin Concerto Ignites The Stage at Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra With Virtuoso Andrew Sords
Portsmouth, NH. (Top40 Charts/ EMC Artists) - In May of 1853, Johannes Brahms met a rising violinist by the name of Joseph Joachim. The two became fast friends, bonding over music and inspiring each other with their unique gifts. As Brahms' talent grew, he proposed writing a concerto for his violinist ...
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Andrea Bocelli Launches New CD Incanto With Special Appearances Around the World Including The Oprah Winfrey Show On October 31, 2008
NEW YORK, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Decca Label Group) - Worldwide superstar Andrea Bocelli is on a global promotional trek in support of his forthcoming new CD, Incanto, set for release on November 4th on Decca. Filled with power and passion, Incanto is one of Andrea's most romantic outings yet, celebrating ...
| From Rock To Classical, Sean Kelly Crosses Over With Christmas Guitar
TORONTO, CANADA (Top40 Charts/ Skylar Entertainment) - Christmas Guitar is the new classical-crossover CD featuring the artistry of Sean Kelly, performer known for his work with the rock band Crash Kelly. No stranger to the world stage, Sean has supported artists such as Alice Cooper, Gilby Clarke, ...
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Film Stars' Son Carlo Ponti Shines On Album Debut
New York, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Shore Fire Media) - Carlo Ponti is the critically acclaimed conductor whose debut album with the world-renowned Russian National Orchestra (RNO) is out December 2nd on PentaTone Classics. Born into film royalty, Ponti is the eldest son of actress Sophia Loren and film producer ...
| 'Requiem', Latest Heartfelt Classical Piano Piece by Award-Winning Composer and Pianist Fariborz Lachini, is Available for Grammy Award Consideration
Los Angeles, CA. (Top40 Charts/ Fariborz Lachini Official Website) - "Requiem", the title track of award-winning composer and pianist Fariborz Lachini's latest album, is available for Grammy Award consideration in the Best Classical Contemporary Composition category. Praised as "stunning" (Kathy Parsons, ...
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Michael Perlowin Presents Unique-Sounding Classical Music Inspired By Spain
Los Angeles, CA. (Top 40 Charts/ Mike Perlowin Official Website) - As with his forays into the world of Debussy, Stravinsky and Broadway with his Firebird Suite and West Side Story albums, Michael Perlowin is again shattering the stereotype of the pedal steel guitar as a country-and-western-only instrument. ...
| The Priests To Release Iconic DEBUT Album
LOS ANGELES (Top40 Charts/ Epic Records) - The Priests are Father Eugene O'Hagan, Father Martin O'Hagan and Father David Delargy; three practicing Roman Catholic Priests from Northern Ireland who grew up singing together while studying for the priesthood, and all joined by their shared faith and passion ...
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Yo-Yo Ma Breaks New Ground With Debut Release Of Songs Of Joy & Peace
NEW YORK, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Sony BMG Masterworks) - SONY BMG Masterworks is pleased to announce that legendary artist Yo-Yo Ma's new holiday recording, Songs of Joy & Peace, which was released on October 14, has garnered unprecedented Billboard chart positions in the cellist's recording career with ...
| Cinematic By Spencer Brewer
NEW YORK (Top40 Charts/ Spencer Brewer Official Website) - Spencer Brewer is not only a multi-million-selling composer, pianist and producer, but also a connoisseur of many of the greatest film scorers of all time. For his latest contemporary instrumental recording, Cinematic, Brewer has turned his ...
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Mark O'Connor Educating Next Generation Of Musicians With Ambitious Schedule Of Master Classes
New York, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Shore Fire Media) - Composer and violinist Mark O'Connor will spend the next month teaching and performing at a pair of major music schools on opposite sides of the country. O'Connor takes educating the next generation of musicians seriously - these efforts are in addition ...
| Chinese Pianist Lang Lang Is The GRAMMY Cultural Ambassador To China; Lang Gives Free Performance At NY's Town Hall On October 20, 2008
NEW YORK, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Align Entertainment Group) - The Recording Academy will name superstar Chinese pianist Lang Lang as its GRAMMY Cultural Ambassador to China - harnessing the combination of his powerful cultural influence along with the stature and recognition of the GRAMMY Awards and The ...
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Choir's 2008-2009 Season Celebrates Shafer's 40th Anniversary
WASHINGTON, DC. (Top40 Charts/ City Choir Of Washington) - The City Choir of Washington's second season will celebrate the 40th anniversary of GRAMMY Award-winning conductor, Robert Shafer and his many contributions to the Washington, D.C. area's musical vitality. Shafer, who was recently honored for ...
| Corona Symphony Orchestra Announces November 8th Concert Featuring The Works Of Copland And Dvorak
CORONA, CA. (Top40 Charts/ Corona Symphony Orchestra) - The Corona Symphony Orchestra announces the details of its next concert, SONGS OF THE NEW WORLD, Saturday, November 8, 7:00 PM (PST) at Northpoint Church, 988 West Ontario Street, Corona, CA. Conducted by Marco Mejia, the program includes: Aaron ...
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Andrea Bocelli Celebrates Romance And His Native Italy With His New CD 'Incanto'
NEW YORK, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Decca Label Group) - Fall in love with Andrea Bocelli all over again ... The beloved superstar is poised to once again win the hearts of millions with his new CD, Incanto. Filled with power and passion, Incanto is one of Andrea's most romantic outings yet, celebrating the ...
| Sony BMG in Brand-New Partnership With Flute Legend Sir James Galway
NEW YORK, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Sony BMG Masterworks) - Sony BMG Masterworks announces the first recording in a new, exclusive partnership with the world's leading flute player, Sir James Galway - O'Reilly Street, to be released on September 16 2008. The album reflects an exciting collaboration between ...
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Violinist Joshua Bell Rockets to the Top of the Charts in First Week Release of Vivaldi's The Four Seasons on Sony Classical
NEW YORK, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Sony BMG Masterworks) - Joshua Bell's new CD, the beloved Vivaldi's The Four Seasons, made an impressive debut this week by capturing the No 1 spot on Billboard's Classical Traditional, Classical Overall and Heatseekers (new artists) charts. It also landed at No 1 on i-Tunes' ...
| Two Of Legendary American Composer Mark O'Connor's Best Works See International Release For The First Time
New York, NY. (Top 40 Charts/ Shore Fire Media) - Composer and violinist Mark O'Connor is re-releasing a pair of his best works this fall. "Folk Mass," a choral work with lyrics from the Old Testament, will be released October 14th. 'Double Violin Concerto' featuring the talents of Mark O'Connor and ...
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Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul To Perform September 6, 2008 At The Orange County Great Park
IRVINE, CA. (Top40 Charts/ Orange County Great Park) - Eileen Ivers, the sizzling Celtic violinist and musical star of "Riverdance," will perform at the Orange County Great Park on Saturday, September 6th at 8:00 p.m. as part of the Great Park Night Flight Concert Series. Ivers will perform with championship ...
| Ovation TV To Feature Exclusive US Premiere Of 'Leonard Bernstein Reflections' September 23, 2008
LOS ANGELES, CA. (Top40 Charts/ Ovation TV) - Ovation TV, the only network devoted exclusively to art, culture and personal creativity, will celebrate the 90th anniversary of Leonard Bernstein's birthday and the 50th anniversary of his debut at Carnegie Hall with the premiere of "Leonard Bernstein Reflections." ...
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