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Soprano Sharon Azrieli Perez Performs the World Premiere of The Esther Diaries

Posted on May 8, 2014 by shiragilbert | 0 Comments

New Song Cycle by Canadian Composer Haralabos Stafylakis Imagines the Internal Narrative of the Old Testament’s Queen of Persia Sharon Azrieli Perez, whose rich spinto soprano has been heard to great acclaim across the globe, takes on the role of the iconic biblical figure Esther, Queen of Persia, in a powerful new song cycle for soprano, piano and orchestra by the…

Critically-Acclaimed Russian Violinist Roman Mints Debuts Innovative Recording Technique For Dance of Shadows (Quartz Music)

Posted on May 2, 2014 by shiragilbert | 0 Comments

Passionate, provocative, and avant-garde with an extraordinary creative energy, Roman Mints is one of the most original violinists of his generation. The newest release by the multi-award-winning Russian violinist is Dance of Shadows, featuring an innovative program of music by Ysaÿe, Piazzolla, Schnittke, Silverstrov and a world premiere by Dobrinka Tabakova. Critically-acclaimed for his previous recordings for the Quartz label…

Coalition For Music Education Raises The Volume On The Importance Of Music!

Posted on April 16, 2014 by shiragilbert | 0 Comments

Canadian Celebrities lend their voices to encourage all Canadians to make a difference and register for the national sing-along and live web-cast in honour of the 10th Anniversary of Music Monday! On Monday, May 5th Music Monday celebrates its 10th anniversary with a live webcast linking simultaneous cross Canada events in St. John’s NL; Halifax Regional Municipality NS; Charlottetown, PEI;…

DCINY Presents The Drop of Dawn – The Music of Grammy Award-Winning Composer Christopher Tin

Posted on March 22, 2014 by shiragilbert | 0 Comments

Distinguished Concerts International New York expands its collaboration with innovative young composer and two-time Grammy Award-winner Christopher Tin with an exhilarating night of Tin’s music at Carnegie Hall. The Drop of Dawn on Sunday, April 13 at 8:30 pm, unites two large-scale, multi-lingual choral and orchestral works: the world premiere of The Drop That Contained The Sea, and a performance…

Enter the Sumptuous Imagination of Violinist Kelly Hall-Tompkins With Her New Music Video Album

Posted on February 18, 2014 by shiragilbert | 0 Comments

A dynamic violinist, noted for her “tonal mastery” (BBC Music Magazine) and “searing intensity” (American Record Guide), Kelly Hall-Tompkins dazzles in Imagination, a unique music video project pairing two diverse works in beautifully shot performances by up-and-coming director and cinematographer William D. Caballero. The combination of Eugène Ysaÿe’s fiery and angular Violin Sonata in E major, No. 6 and the…

Ashley Brown, Broadway’s Mary Poppins, Joins DCINY for “Defying Gravity” March 30

Posted on February 10, 2014 by shiragilbert | 0 Comments

Distinguished Concerts International New York (DCINY) is thrilled to announce that Ashley Brown, a multi-award winner for the title role in Mary Poppins, which she originated on Broadway, will be a guest artist in Defying Gravity: The Music of Stephen Schwartz and Eric Whitacre. This year, DCINY’s popular annual collaboration with Eric Whitacre, known to millions worldwide through his Grammy-winning…

Legendary Violinist Itzhak Perlman Hosts Bows & Batons, a Unique Retreat for Musicians & Music Lovers

Posted on January 9, 2014 by shiragilbert | 0 Comments

For four incredible days this August, legendary violin master, conductor, and teacher Itzhak Perlman will welcome fans, classical music lovers, and musicians of all levels for a unique immersive retreat in Saratoga Springs, New York. Bows & Batons: 4 days of music and music appreciation with Itzhak Perlman & Friends is an exceptional opportunity to share great music and conversation…

Music to Enlighten & Inspire! DCINY Proudly Announces Its 2014 Season

Posted on January 5, 2014 by shiragilbert | 0 Comments

Distinguished Concerts International New York proudly unveils its 2014 season of joyful, inspiring and moving music, featuring numerous world and US premieres, world-class musicians at New York’s most prestigious venues, and singers from across America and the globe. A unique success story in a challenging arts and economic environment, DCINY, now entering its 7th season, is commissioning new works, mentoring…

FIRST FLUTE with SIR JAMES GALWAY

Posted on November 24, 2013 by shiragilbert | 0 Comments

Legendary flute master Sir James Galway makes his expertise widely available with First Flute, for Beginners & Beyond, an online interactive series of lessons geared for flute students and music lovers of all ages. One of the most beloved and recognizable classical musicians performing today, Sir James shares his invaluable technical advice, practice methods, and secrets for success with flutists…

The Acclaimed Alexander String Quartet Traverses the Complete Quartets of Great Hungarian Composers and Friends, Bartók and Kodály

Posted on October 9, 2013 by shiragilbert | 0 Comments

“… immerses the listener in Bartók’s unique sound world … almost explosive energy and drama. Kodály’s music, and Alexander’s playing of it, are exceptionally lovely and moving …” – Fanfare The Alexander String Quartet, now in its 32nd season and ranked among the world’s premiere chamber ensembles, releases a monumental new recording pairing the complete string quartets of Hungarian friends…

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