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)
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)
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)
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)
'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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
PB STUDENTS CHOSEN FOR ALL-REGION ORCHESTRAS Sep 30, 2009
Cello: Jacob Sturgeon ... Cello: Colby Hamilton and Alexus Bland, alternates. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
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)
* 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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Kick off to the arts: A listing of local arts organizations and events for 2009-2010 Sep 18, 2009
The strings only 28 member orchestra, comprised of violins, violas, cellos, and string bass is open to students of elementary to high school age ... Nov.14,15 John and Barbata Metz piano, cello ... April 17,18 Rose French, Zoran Stilin, Snezana Krstic, piano, cello, French horn. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Bee-friendly garden a hive of activity for show Sep 17, 2009
A sound collage includes several different voices reading about the potentially toxic effects on bees of Malathion, a commonly used insecticide, as well as "The Flight of the Bumble Bee," a piece by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov played on the cello by Bihn Park, a gifted 11-year-old student taught by Watts' mother, a music teacher in Philadelphia. Native-bee experts will be on hand in the garden to talk about creating bee meccas and to provide tips on beekeeping. (San Francisco Chronicle)
From birdsong to whale song, a nod to the natural world Sep 16, 2009
Some of that improvisatory spirit was also present in Debussy s cello sonata, much of which has as much to do with exploring unusual sounds as with melodic development. It also provided the afternoon s most satisfying playing: Kim and Brubaker s performance was tightly coordinated and rhythmically adept. (Boston Globe)
Keating taught culture was something to celebrate Sep 15, 2009
He then quoted the cello line in the last movement, and sang, in German, the entry of the chorus: "Aufersteh'n, ja, aufersteh'n wirst du . . ." ("Rise again, yes, thou shalt rise again"). No doubt the present PM could astound us by quoting arias from Chinese opera, but his Labor predecessor, in speaking of love and genius and resurrection, as well as singing in tune, also gave us a glimpse of his soul a daring thing to do. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
1000 songs in your pocket, batteries not required Sep 15, 2009
The violin maker John Johnston has an emergency job: fixing a cracked cello before a performance in 24 hours. All around him are signs of his craft: a rack of bows, reference books, sheet music, instrument cases, tiny thumb planes, even a picture of Albert Einstein cheerfully playing a violin. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Classical music events this fall Sep 13, 2009
GARDNER MUSEUM Fall concerts at the Gardner kick off today with Paula Robison (flute), Yeesun Kim (cello), and Bruce Brubaker (piano) playing works by Saint-Saens, Messiaen, Chopin, Debussy, and George Crumb. Sept. 13. (Boston Globe)
Valley Music Scene Sep 12, 2009
The door opens at 7 p.m. with the show starting at 8 p.m. The music has been specially selected for this event and will feature Janine De Lorenzo as the director, Julie McInnes on cello and Mark Goldenberg on guitar. For tickets and more info, call 996-4577, ext. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Upcoming local entertainment Sep 11, 2009
Songs and Poems - Paul R. Kosower, solo cello, 2 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 27, Heyde Center for the Arts, Chippewa Falls. Paul Kosower s book of Songs and Poems for solo cello was completed in 2009. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Somerville Public Schools holds instrument rental session Sep 10, 2009
Students in grades 4 to 8 who would like to play violin, viola, cello or bass are invited to an instrument rental event Monday, Sept. 14, from 2:30 to 7 p.m. in the auditorium at Somerville High School, 81 Highland Ave.. The program is rent to own. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Study finds music may affect animals' moods Sep 10, 2009
After recording the songs with his cello, Teie speeded them up eightfold to match the tempo and frequency of monkey vocalizations. As expected, the human songs had no apparent effect on the monkeys' behavior or emotions. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Duluth shop's role in exhibit Sep 10, 2009
The instruments from a Castagneri cello dating from the 18th century to contemporary Baroque violins and bows to neolins (a modern variation of a violin resembling an electric guitar) hail from throughout France and will be on display at Huthmaker Violins in Duluth. This is a once-in-a-lifetime thing, said store co-owner Dixie Huthmaker, who has organized the rare exhibit since January. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Musicians flex creative muscles on iPhones Sep 9, 2009
It's more akin to a violin or cello than a keyboard or drum pad, the standard tools for electronic instruments and music software. This is the very feature that Bebot exploits to produce its unique, sliding sounds. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Instrument Petting Zoo Sunday Sep 8, 2009
The event will take place at 380 Concord Ave. and will include an instrument petting zoo, with opportunities to try the cello, clarinet, flute, guitar, percussion, piano, recorder, violin, viola, and more. The Open House is also an opportunity to experience first-hand the extremely talented students of Powers Suzuki program; performances to entertain and demonstrate the Suzuki method will be given throughout the afternoon. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Colbie Caillat: Daddy's little girl grows up Sep 7, 2009
"If I wanted to strip a song down more, he'd let me do that. And then if he wanted to add violin or cello and I was hesitant about it, I'd trust him to try it, and if I liked it we'd keep it. He knows they're my songs, but I know that he knows what he's talking about.". Did any father-daughter conflicts arise. (FOX59, IN)
Rogers-Dalton wed Sep 6, 2009
A trio of musicians performed on cello, violin and flute. The prelude included Rondeau, Ave Maria, Canon in D, Clairdelune and Panis Angelicus. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
See the light, hear nature's call in art gardens Sep 6, 2009
"In a 45-minute performance I played in 17 different rooms while the audience followed me up and down stairs, even at one point climbing out the window and sitting on the ledge playing the cello.". He does a different sound installation each month at Illumigarden, an arrangement he walked into, when he happened by to ask owner Michael Pringle, "What's an illumigarden?" Both are interested in creating an emotional experience, and they will create it at your place. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Tucson Symphony tunes up for new season Sep 5, 2009
The concert Special with Yo-Yo Ma is scheduled for Dec. 5, at 8 p.m. It will include the Dvorak Cello Concerto as well as Beethoven s Symphony No. 5. Garfunkel s special will take place Jan. 16, at 7:30 p.m. George Hanson, TSO music director and conductor, will conduct both. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
• CrossSound continues with two world premieres Sep 4, 2009
UnitedBerlin, a group from Germany that unites the music of the populations of East and West Berlin, features traditional western stringed instruments (two violins, viola and cello). CrossSounds' "Refugium" concert will take place at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, at the Juneau Arts & Culture Center, and will be preceded by a public conversation with the composers at 7 p.m. A pay-as-you-can preview of the program will be held today, Sept. 3, at 7 p.m., also at the JACC.. (Juneau Empire)
Williamson-Phillips vows exchanged on May 30 Sep 3, 2009
Music was provided by Braidstream, a trio from Asheville, which featured a dulcimer, flute, cello and guitar. The vocalist, who sang Annie s Song, was the bridegroom s sister, Melody Williamson of Jersey City, N.J.. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
UNI's Howard listens to older brother Sep 3, 2009
"I played cello, he played drums or something like that," said Howard, laughing. Saturday, Vandervelde will be in Iowa's lineup as an offensive lineman. (Sioux City Journal)
Monkeys dislike human music -- but groove to their own Sep 3, 2009
Then Teie, who also plays cello in the National Symphony Orchestra, set out to discover whether it would be possible to create music that did speak to monkeys, using their sense of sound rather than human notions. Teie wrote two songs. (USA Today -- Tech)
Colbie Caillat Used Other People's Breakups For Breakthrough Sep 3, 2009
""I wrote about me falling for this guy who I went out on a date with, and it was just so unexpected that I was going to fall for him, like all these little things about him that I ended up adoring and falling for," she said. "The instruments I added, like, the violin and cello, but it's not overpowering, it's just tucked back in the mix. It's] more grown up. (VHI.com -- Music News)
