Japanese cellist wins world's top competition Nov 8, 2009
Japan's Dai Miyata, 23, won the Ninth Rostropovich cello competition at the final on Saturday in Paris, among the 64 musicians who competed in this year's event, organisers said ... PARIS (AFP) - Japan's Dai Miyata, 23, won the Ninth Rostropovich cello competition at the final on Saturday in Paris, among the 64 musicians who competed in this year's event, organisers said ... The winner of what is considered the world's top cello competition will receive a prize of 10,000 euros (14,845 dollars). (Yahoo! Asia News)
Maqoma's sinewy search for kinetic identity Nov 8, 2009
When this quartet, seated at the rear, is not conjuring moody and propulsive sounds from the intriguing combination of violin, cello, sitar and percussion, they chant, sing and click in the manner of the Xhosa language. Maqoma, a sinewy, barefoot performer in his mid-30s dressed in a loose-fitting top and trousers, also believes this work, "Beautiful Me" (the final panel of a trilogy), represents a collaboration with the audience, whom he often addresses in a spontaneous manner, flattering the... (San Francisco Chronicle)
* EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT Nov 6, 2009
54 and Brahms Trio for Violin, Piano and Cello in B Major, Op. 8. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Religion: Nov. 5 Nov 6, 2009
The Eliot Church of South Natick will host a classical concert on Sunday, Nov. 8, at 3 p.m. The concert, a piano trio, will be performed by David Siegel, violin; Peter Zay, cello; and Stephen James, piano. The program will include works by Dvorak, Shostakovich, Faure and James. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Dover-Sherborn Education Notes (Nov. 5) Nov 5, 2009
Private violin, cello and guitar lessons are offered at Pine Hill School in Sherborn. Dalcroze Eurhythmics (Music and Movement) and Introduction to Piano classes are offered for preschoolers. (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
First Hand - composer opportunities & new music events - November 2009 Nov 5, 2009
Pieces should be un-premiered, under 6 minutes, and scored for between 3 and 6 of the following instruments: Flute (Piccolo), Clarinet (E-flat Clarinet, Bass Clarinet), Violin, 'Cello, Piano, and Percussion (1 player). The winning composer will receive four performances of the piece and a recording. (AbsoluteArts.com)
Orchestras to pay tribute to Mendelssohn Nov 4, 2009
The concert will include other composers music, as well, with the East Central Illinois Youth Orchestra (Kevin Kelly, director) performing George Frederic Handel s Concerto Grosso in G, Op 6, No. 1, with three soloists: Hee-Jae Kim and Chelsea Edwards on violin, and Claire Liu on cello. The Youth Orchestra also will perform The Enchanted Castle, Op. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Brookline High student named Siemens finalist Nov 4, 2009
Kim has been playing cello at the New England Conservatory Preparatory School since she was 9, and is a current member of the Youth Philharmonic Orchestra. Kim s personal hero is her father, a professor at Harvard Medical School. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Terezin foundation honors a wartime legacy with new music, young voices Nov 3, 2009
The second half of the program was given over to the young cello dynamo Alisa Weilerstein, who offered a lithe performance of Bach s Third Cello Suite as a kind of extended prelude to her signature work: the Kodaly Solo Sonata. From the very first notes of the latter piece, Weilerstein was completely in her element, playing with searing expressive intensity, remarkable technique, and a well-honed gift for drawing out and dramatizing the myriad voices in this complex music. (Boston Globe)
High notes from history, thanks to Mrs Macquarie Nov 2, 2009
Many a good tune Dr Caroline Butler-Bowden, assistant director of the Historic Houses Trust with Mrs Macquarie's (inset) cello. An antique cello thought to have been owned by Elizabeth Macquarie (above), will be restored and played at a concert next year, providing a rare opportunity for music lovers ... The wife of the colonial governor Lachlan Macquarie is thought to have imported the cello in the early 19th century, giving the young colony a glimpse of Georgian culture. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Topol still finds inspiration after 2,500 performances as Tevye Nov 1, 2009
Directing Topol to play Tevye might seem like giving cello lessons to Yo Yo Ma. So does the man really need to be told much after playing the role for more than 40 years. (Boston Globe)
Church roundup Oct 30, 2009
This Sunday's message is titled "30 Days of Gratitude" with acoustic cello and guitar music by Montana Skies. "A Course in Miracles" at 2 p.m. Sundays. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Professor to perform at Single Reed Summit Oct 30, 2009
The piece, "Still the Fire," is written for saxophone, piano and cello ... The concert will also feature older pieces, including J. S. Bach's first cello suite performed on alto saxophone by Andrew Dahlke of the University of Northern Colorado ... "Not many people have heard the cello suites played on saxophone," he said. (Daily Collegian, PA)
The cult of Meor Oct 30, 2009
On the album, Meor took up duties for vocals, electric and acoustic guitar while the band consisted of Kunjai (bass), Ahmad Zahir (drums), Alia (keyboards) and Shafiq (cello). Its great working with Mokhtar, said Meor. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
White House ready to showcase classical music Oct 29, 2009
Earlier in the day, the White House will hold music workshops on violin, cello, piano and classical guitar for 120 students from middle schools and high schools across the country. The White House lineup for the classical events appears designed to showcase a younger and diverse selection of accomplished musicians. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Jack Straw Programs and Events: October/November 2009 Oct 29, 2009
Program: Christopher Sivak: A Perfect Focus (2008); Dorothy Chang: Miniatures (1998); Kamran Ince: MKG Variations for solo cello (1998); Chris Paul Harman: Doubling (2007); Jacob TerVeldhuis: The Body of Your Dreams (2004); Phillipe Leroux: ppp (1993); Marc Mellits: Fruity Pebbles (1997). to produce a series of short radio pieces in honor of the centennial of the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, recorded at Jack Straw by Tom Stiles. (AbsoluteArts.com)
Dear Reader fell from the sky Oct 28, 2009
With violins, cello, drums and keyboard in tow, it's a spellbinding show. This is what music and performing live is supposed to be about. (iAfrica.com)
Peace mus00004000eum angling for Obama's peace prize money Oct 27, 2009
When peace talks between leaders of the war-torn Balkans were held at nearby Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in 1995, Christine played her cello outside the base's fence line in tribute to Vedran Smailovic, the Sarajevo cellist who became a symbol of courage for playing in the city's bombarded streets during its siege. Today, the Dulls are part of a museum that has 75 volunteers and counts former U.N. Ambassador Richard Holbrooke, actor Martin Sheen and singer Willie Nelson as honorary trustees. (Anchorage Daily News)
On ‘Winter’s Night,’ Sting celebrates the season Oct 26, 2009
He recasts the midtempo pop song The Hounds of Winter from his Mercury Falling album with layers of bass clarinet, melodeon, and cello into a ballad of exquisite wistfulness. As is the simple voice and guitar arrangement of The Snow It Melts the Soonest, with Sting exploring a ragged part of his voice perfect for the tune s mournful tone. (Boston Globe)
Music to their ears Oct 25, 2009
One of the two cello players appears afraid of her instrument, continually holding it at arms length. Remember: you like your cello, Laursen tells the student ... By the end of the day, the student has named her cello Bob and has begun to hold it just a bit closer. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Muscatine student earns a spot on All-State orchestra Oct 24, 2009
Daniel, who began playing the cello when he was 10, said he has received music for Mozart s Symphony 29, and the piece, A Suite for Strings, to practice for the conference. Daniel has four brothers and sisters ranging in age from 7-28, and he said all but one plays a musical instrument. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Totem Artists, Inc. Releases T.J. Doyle's Debut CD 'One True Thing' Oct 24, 2009
Besides T.J. Doyle's writing, singing, and guitar playing, his album features notable musicians who are artists themselves; Rock Deadrick, drums & percussion (Tracy Chapman, Ziggy Marley), David Sutton (Lucinda Williams), bass & cello, Bruno Coon, nylon stringed guitar (Randy Newman), Phil Parlapiano, grand piano, Hammond B3 and accordion (Lowen & Navarro, John Prine), Tim Pierce, electric & acoustic guitars (Crowded House, Eric Clapton), and Carina Round, background vocals. One True Thing will... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Entertainer Spotlight on Marston (85) Oct 22, 2009
He s appeared in concert with the Back Street Boys, KISS, Barry Manilow, Air Supply, Englebert Humperdinck, John Williams, George Benson, Dionne Warwick, Burt Bacharach, Jackson Browne and Concerto for Cello and Orchestra with the Bear Valley Orchestra ... Playing a traditional cello along with his specially designed five and six-string electric cellos, his romantic and haunting sound has been featured on television and motion picture soundtracks like Hill Street Blues, Soap, Cheers, An Officer... (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Strings workshop joins Gaylord, WMU musicians Oct 21, 2009
Thirteen WMU music majors developed and conducted the workshop for area violin, viola and cello students ... They commute from Kalamazoo on weekends to offer violin, viola, cello and string bass lessons. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Brockton Symphony Orchestra kicks off another season on Sunday Oct 20, 2009
Tim Correira/The Enterprise Caroline Hine of Scituate plays cello during a rehearsal of the Brockton Symphony Orchestra at the Brockton Senior Center on Monday night ... May 2: 3 p.m. at West Junior High School Auditorium; final concert of the season will feature music from Latin America and Spain and will feature young local prodigy Leland Ko performing a cello concerto. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Arts and Entertainment Oct 20, 2009
While named after the Dutch city famous for Rembrandt and canals, the Amsterdam Cello Octet is unique as one of the world's few cello octets. For their St.. (The Current Online, MO)
Youth Focus--Danielle Kirkpatrick Lenz Oct 20, 2009
Acrobatics or an orchestra because I miss playing cello. 4. (Brenham Banner, TX)
* Musicians and audience happy with tunnel show Oct 19, 2009
Chang, who performed on his 319-year-old Ruggieri cello, said he was amazed by the marvelous acoustics during the concerts, which he described as much, much better than he had expected. I have only one word Xterrific X to portray todays concerts, Chang said, adding that he was determined to give another concert at the venue next year. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
The Malibu Times Citizen of the Year Awards (6) Oct 16, 2009
Isabella excels in instrumental music (cello) as well as in art. She treats all her peers with respect and will go above and beyond to show patience and willingness while working with all peers and classmates, displaying kindness and encouragement, especially to those students who struggle. (Malibu Times, CA)
Music: the week ahead Oct 15, 2009
He s joined by Ida Levin (violin), Andrew Mark (cello), and David Deveau (piano). Oct. 18 at 7:30 p.m., $20-$50, Sanders Theatre, 617-349-0086. (Boston Globe)
'Fright Night' music on tap at Walters Arts Center Oct 14, 2009
Fright Night' music on tap at Walters Arts Center - OregonLive. Sign in to OregonLive. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
Toyota to Hold 29th Toyota Lobby Concert Oct 13, 2009
Date December 10, 2009 Time 18:30 to 20:00 (venue opens at 17:45) Venue 1st floor lobby, Toyota Motor Corporation Tokyo Head Office, 1-4-18 Koraku, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo Performers Group 1: Hisae Kori (clarinet), Emmanuel Neveu (clarinet), Mie Matsuoka (piano) Group 2: Ryoko Arai (1st violin), Junko Yamaguchi (2nd violin), Sayo Takimoto (viola), Yuiko Arai (cello) Host Toyota Motor Corporation Assistance Tokyo Voluntary Action Center, Bunkyo Voluntary Action Center, NPO Echo Tickets Number of... (JCN Network, Japan)
Aaron Wolff stars in ‘A Serious Man,’ but focuses on being a high school student in Newton Oct 13, 2009
Saturdays are spent at NEC preparatory school, where Wolff plays cello in the program s top-ranked Youth Philharmonic Orchestra: Last spring he appeared on From the Top, the public radio and television program that showcases exceptional young musicians. By all accounts a career in music is his for the taking. (Boston Globe)
Dudamel Conducts Mahler's Symphony ... Oct 11, 2009
The 28-year old Gustavo Dudamel gestured his gratitude to the people in the choir loft, stood next to the cello and viola sections and took another bow, indicated to the orchestra to stand and take a bow, and exited without taking a solo bow himself. The evening ended on a very wonderful note when, during dinner, the great conductor stopped by this writer s table at Patina to shake hands and wish us a very lively bon app;tit. (Suite101.com)
Wood's Tea in Anaconda Oct 9, 2009
The Rastrelli Cello Quartet performs at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 25. The four Russian cellists, who live in Germany, play not only classical music, but also ragtime and jazz. (Montana Standard, MT)
An Education Oct 9, 2009
Everything she does, from studying Latin to playing the cello in the school orchestra, is calculated to maximize Jenny's chances of getting into Oxford. Like a heroine in a girls' novel, Jenny just knows she's meant for something more as she sings along to Juliette Greco albums in her room. (Slate)
Science bonds Nobel winner Venkys family Oct 9, 2009
The one exception is Raman, a graduate of Juilliard School of Music and a member of Yo-Yo Mas Silk Road Ensemble, although the exactitude needed of a cello and cellist might also qualify him to be a scientist ... 4 million) to buy a car or a new cello for Raman, whos playing with a commonplace $ 12,000 instrument ... Venky Ramakrishnan does not own a car, he rides bicycle to office; he may buy his son a cello with the prize money. (India Times, India)
A New Beginning for the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra Oct 8, 2009
The other bookend, Elgar s Cello Concerto, will be part of the last concert of the season. The first concert is entirely 20th century music and is very challenging for the orchestra. (Fairfax Chronicle, VA)
Cellist to play NVPO Oct. 11 Oct 8, 2009
Cello soloist Wendy Warner has become one of the worlds leading cellists ... The Neponset Valley Philharmonic Orchestra will open its 2009-2010 season on Sunday, Oct. 11, with a classical concert of Mendelsohn s Hebrides Overture , Concerto No. 1 for Cello by Saint-Saens, with Wendy Warner, cello soloist, and Brahms Symphony No. 2, at 3 p.m., Showcase Live, Foxboro (at Patriot Place) ... Cello soloist Wendy Warner has become one of the world s leading cellists and has garnered international... (Medfield Press, MA)
'Signal Morning' best enjoyed whole Oct 8, 2009
"I You We" (10) Picking up the pace ever-so-slightly via a pretty picked-chord progression, "I You We" stands out for the cello-like humming that ebbs and flows in the periphery ... "Until" provides a nice up-tick in dynamism - multiple guitars urgently strumming, keyboard bleeps, cello, violin and a subtly thumping bass drum - making "Signal Morning" sound a little more like the studio album it reportedly is. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Venezuelan takes reins of L.A. Philharmonic Oct 8, 2009
"You cannot imagine," said Dudamel, "how it changes the life of a kid if you put a violin or a cello or a flute [in his hand]. You feel you have your world. You have your life there, and it changes your life. This happened to me.". As music director of the philharmonic, Dudamel said he hopes to spread a little of the El Sistema magic in Los Angeles. (CNN -- World)
Youth Orchestra sponsors string workshop Oct 7, 2009
Fourteen WMU music majors will develop and conduct the workshop for area violin, viola, cello and string bass students. The workshop will consist of ensemble rehearsals, sectionals and master classes, as well as a concert for parents and friends at the end of the day. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Carey Mulligan gets An Education on the 60s Oct 7, 2009
Mulligan recalled the scene in which Jenny and David meet on a rainy day as Jenny is walking home from orchestra practice with her cumbersome cello ... But even smart girls dont like getting soaked and when it starts pouring, she joins her cello. (MSNBC -- News)
Poet, author sharing her stories Oct 6, 2009
She plays the viola de gamba and began playing cello at age 10, and as an adult has received classical voice training. "I do feel that my understanding of music influences my poetry in ways I can't even articulate," she says. (Athens Banner-Herald)
No comments posted. Oct 5, 2009
As a warm-up, the group that performs with as many as 14 players (adept at violin, viola, cello, double bass, piano and more) will have a preview show at the Colburn School. On Monday, Nov. 16, the group presents works by Alexandra du Bois, John Adams and Aaron Copland, as well a piece from Mexicos Carlos Chavez. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Judgement Day: Heavy metal trio with strings Oct 2, 2009
Lewis acquired his cello performance degree from the Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore and currently plays with the Berkeley Opera ... In Judgement Day, Lewis' cello replaces the typical bass and Anton's violin fills in for lead guitar ... Judgement Day melds a range of influences from Finland's four-cello metal band Apocalyptica to rockers Led Zeppelin and Tool to contemporary classical composers Bla Bartk and Arvo Prt. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Making music on her own terms Oct 2, 2009
"I guess I'm weird. I like the darkness. I'm not afraid of it as much anymore," says Meshell Ndegeocello, referring to the mood of her new album, "Devil's Halo." (Handout) ... Meshell Ndegeocello lets out a low chuckle when asked if she's worried her fans might think she's been hitting the bottle based on some of the boozy characters on her new album, "Devil's Halo." ... To the mainstream pop audience, Ndegeocello is best known for her "Wild Night" with John Mellencamp in 1994. (Boston Globe)
Daily guide to television and radio Oct 1, 2009
5) Andres Segovia plays a guitar arrangement of Boccherini Cello Concerto in D.. World Cafe 7 p.m. WUMB-FM (91. (Boston Globe)
Scene & Herd: A writing experiment pays off Oct 1, 2009
On Oct. 9 Mary Jane Rupert, piano, and Cynthia Forbes, cello will play Bach, Beethoven, Ysaye and Debussy. The Lexington Historical Society will host its first-ever Golf Classic event at the Lexington Golf Club with Patriot Partners, lead sponsor, and MKS Instruments providing generous support. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Piano trio sticks to classics Oct 1, 2009
For years besides the orchestra, he had been playing cello/piano duets with Robert Shultz, and cello with violinist Bruce Yu, both of San Francisco ... I was at a loss for cello and piano, Calvert said mournfully ... As the piano trio violin, cello, piano repertoire is plentiful, Calvert doesn t worry about running out of music soon. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
PB STUDENTS CHOSEN FOR ALL-REGION ORCHESTRAS Sep 30, 2009
Cello: Jacob Sturgeon ... Cello: Colby Hamilton and Alexus Bland, alternates. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Musical majesty in Philharmonic season Sep 30, 2009
The Fresno Philharmonic Orchestra filled the Saroyan Theatre with a huge sound Saturday, presenting a thundering and scintillating performance of Shostakovich's First Cello Concerto, Op. 107. (Fresno Bee)
* EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT Sep 25, 2009
35, Brittens A Ceremony of Carol, Shostakovichs Cello Concerto No. 2 in G Major, Op. 126. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
From Eastern and Western traditions, one true sound Sep 25, 2009
In one section, those playing the pipa, a cello, and a bass all tap out rhythms on their instruments, a nod to early Chinese percussion ... At that time they played Ning, Chen Yi s stark and disquieting trio for pipa, violin, and cello that commemorates the Japanese invasion of the city of Nanking. (Boston Globe)
Yanghee Cecilia Lee Sep 24, 2009
FIRST SONG: "Within two weeks after I started to play cello, I played Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star." ... FAVORITE ALBUMS: Truls Mrk's Schumann: Cello Concerto; Block: Schelomo; Bruch: Kol Nidrei and Christina Aguilera's Dirrty. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Education Briefs Sep 24, 2009
Private violin, cello and guitar lessons are offered at Pine Hill School in Sherborn. Dalcroze Eurhythmics (Music and Movement) and Introduction to Piano classes are offered for preschoolers. (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
Groundbreaking master of angelicinstrument set to take wing Sep 22, 2009
At school, she asked her music teacher about flute, cello, and violin. Other students had already taken those instruments. (Boston Globe)
Today's Best Bets Sep 22, 2009
Opening is Kort McCumber, who received classical training on piano and cello, but now plays guitar, mandolin, banjo, harmonica, piano, bouzouki, cello and bass. Town Mountain from Asheville, N.C., follows with its mixture of traditional bluegrass, outlaw country and old-time mountain music. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Birthday presence, polished delivery Sep 22, 2009
Invention 1, by Martin Wesley-Smith, added a clarinet line to a cello line drawn from harmonies and textures in Bach's cello suites, and Ross Edwards's Retrospective for flute and piano was mellifluous and animated by small decorative impulses. Matthew Hindson's cello solo (Julian Smiles) had a film score's sentimentality - think early-morning dew and sad farewells. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
WCFSO kicks off 80th anniversary season with innovative programming Sep 21, 2009
The theme is "Passion fiev," and Bailey will perform Elgar's passionate Concerto for Cello in E, op. 85. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
* CDs: Taiwan Sep 20, 2009
There are some tolerable tracks, such as Niao Ers () 17km of Coastline (QCu) with its stripped-down cello, and a passionate duet by JJ /LT) with elements of a Chinese orchestra, but these arent enough to buy the album for any reason other than charity. XIAN BARTHOLOMEW. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Chamber Orchestra opens season with Beethoven Sep 19, 2009
The program, conducted by Thomas Riccobono, will include Beethoven s Symphony No. 1 and Overture to Coriolan; Meditation from Tha s by Jules Massenet featuring Beth Weston on violin; and The Swan from Carnival of the Animals by Camille Saint-Sa ns featuring Marga Eickholt on cello. Beethoven s First Symphony marked a turning point in music history, commented Riccobono. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Remember my name: 30 years after the Fame Sep 19, 2009
This was Julie, the posh one with blonde hair who played the cello and had divorced parents ("They just kind of grew apart") on account of which she had to go to school by cab. It was through Julie's provincial gaze we first saw the banks of lockers, trashed decor and exposed heating ducts of the school and in the corner of one's eye, always, someone in a brown leotard, pirouetting. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Takacs Quartet to take on Beethoven, Haydn and Schumann Sep 18, 2009
r did not take up the cello until the ripe old age of 7. By their teens, the four young men were recipients of many prizes and scholarships. (NJ.com -- Times)
Guerilla Opera revisits Palin-Biden debate Sep 18, 2009
The instrumental music is split between what the composer calls elements of traditional, even neo-Romantic opera and a lot of avant-garde influence, the latter dictated in part by Guerilla Opera s eclectic ensemble of clarinet, saxophone, cello, and percussion. Sometimes the music acts as a sincere accompaniment to the characters words, while here and there it wisecracks behind their backs. (Boston Globe)
