School's great show Nov 21, 2009
Beau Meimban, soloist on the piano, playing 00004000 Chopin, Maelyn DeFede singing Quando Men Vo from La Boheme, the magnificent choirs and orchestras, jazz band, dance team, and even a Neil Simon skit, brought us a wonderful mixture of talent. What quality is coming from the UHS performing arts program. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
City Beat (4) Nov 21, 2009
Pianist Jonathan Biss performs Mozart s Piano Concerto No. 9 at Severance Hall at 8 tonight (Fri. and Nov. 28. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Amanda Morrow is DAR recipient Nov 21, 2009
Morrow has taken piano lessons for 12 years, receiving a superior ranking in the National Piano Guild audition process the last nine years. She has volunteered at the Friends of Strays, plays in the Princeton Community Band, taught vacation Bible School, and ushered at Festival 56 performances. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Just an old sweet song Nov 21, 2009
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The 2003 South Haven High School yearbook mentioned that Silverlight had been playing the drums since he was 2, and a baby photo in the yearbook showed him as a toddler playing the piano. His senior photo showed him seated behind a drum kit. (The Herald-Palladium)
'Lang Lang Effect' Nov 20, 2009
The Lang Lang Effect:' Piano megastar's global impact - CNN.com ... The Lang Lang Effect:' Piano megastar's global impact ... In fact, since Lang Lang burst onto the scene, he has inspired millions of children in China to take up the piano -- a phenomenon known as. (CNN -- Showbiz)
No new dates for axed Elton gigs Nov 20, 2009
"Sadly, due to venue availability and the scale of the Red Piano show, these shows cannot be rescheduled and have now been cancelled," said his promoter. Sir Elton was "terribly disappointed", a Marshall Arts spokesperson added. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
A composer who believes in being four-armed Nov 20, 2009
Carl Vine at the piano ... That, at least, is what he had in mind when writing his Sonata for Piano, Four Hands, which is for two people at one keyboard and is the next concert in the Sydney Conservatorium of Music's 101 Compositions For 100 Years project ... It's actually very cosy sitting side by side at a piano and you have to be very careful as you're writing it that your hands don't keep running into each other. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Weekend music Nov 20, 2009
The Vintage House senior center will have music at its benefit to be held Saturday, Nov. 21, that features Bobbe Norris accompanied by Larry Dunlap on piano and will also have local Dana Land in the band. The event is at the Vintage House and kicks off at 5 p.m. For tickets and more information, call 996-6032. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Crossing over Nov 20, 2009
To fix the problem, the choir s pianist recorded the piano version of the individual parts, so the band could learn the piece by ear. It took some work but that made it easier, Thomp-son said. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Syracuse Stage takes on musical adaptation of 'Little Women' Nov 20, 2009
McLearn describes her character as really sweet, very selfless and shy, except when she is playing the piano, something she loves to do. "Seeing professionals work on this show has been really amazing," McLearn said. (Daily Orange, NY)
WESTNILE FUNDRAISER: Tony Conrad, Aki Onda, MV Carbon, Chaw Mank! Nov 20, 2009
These include field recordings, piano compositions, film soundtracks, and electronic compositions, as well as his documentation of early, seminal efforts by John Cale (now a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame) and the late filmmaker and performance artist Jack Smith. Taken together, these comprise a remarkable body of work, and celebrate the wild breadth of a spectacular 40-year career. (AbsoluteArts.com)
West Middle School student makes Opus Choir Nov 20, 2009
She also plays the piano. Sweere said she looks forward to auditioning for the the high school level, statewide All-State chorus, which is selected to perform each year in Ames. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Around the Tri-State Area this weekend Nov 20, 2009
Face 2 Face, a dueling piano group from Chicago, will perform at 8 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Keokuk. Appetizers will be available throughout the night. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
* EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT Nov 20, 2009
Ma will be accompanied on piano by Kathryn Stott. Tomorrow at 7:30pm. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* World News Quick Take Nov 20, 2009
These include Le Flirt by French composer Erik Satie, Seven Erotic Songs by Dirk DAse for mezzo-soprano and piano, and Askell Massons Rhythm Strip. ISRAEL. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Spirituality, music fuse at venue Nov 20, 2009
Relient K's set was more guitar and piano-based and kept its focus on the Christmas holiday, playing its own hard rock versions of Christmas songs like "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" and "Sleigh Ride." ... Singer Matt Thiessen continued singing and playing the piano and after a short time the sound worked again and the set finished without any more problems. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Composer David Rakowski’s piano tudes come with attitude Nov 20, 2009
Composer David Rakowski s piano tudes come with attitude - The Boston Globe ... Rakowski s sense of humor is even more apparent in his piano ... Now there are pieces in funk and stride-piano styles ( Absofunkinlutely and Strident ), and. (Boston Globe)
Rihanna rages on ‘Rated R’ Nov 20, 2009
A circular piano riff echoes the singer s confusion as she sings, Don t understand it, blood on your hands, and still you insist on repeatedly trying to tell me lies. A female backing chorus offers a kind of support and relief. (Boston Globe)
Daily television guide Nov 19, 2009
5) Vladimir Horowitz plays Mozart: Piano Sonata No. 11 (from 1960s). World Cafe 7 p.m. WUMB-FM (91. (Boston Globe)
Community Calendar and Area Events Nov 19, 2009
This program will include performances by choirs, organ, piano, a vocal trio, a violinist, and readers. There is no charge for the program but a good will offering will be received which will be shared by the church music department and the Music Club s scholarship fund. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Looking Back Nov 19, 2009
Ella Kos has a new piano. Charlie Horsowsky is doing some tiling for Joe Stumpf. (Kalona News, IA)
Loved notes: Niece recalls Jimmy McHugh's musical legacy Nov 19, 2009
He plunked out some of his biggest hits on a piano he got from George Gershwin ... When Brooks, her late brother Jimmy Kashalena of Medfield, and sister Judy Kashalena of Brookline, were growing up, "he'd call all the time and ask how our studies were. He wanted to know how we were doing. "One of the things I do remember was he wanted me to take piano lessons ... I said, 'I'd like to, Uncle Jimmy, but I don't have a piano. (Hopkinton Town Crier, MA)
Vampires bleeding us dry Nov 19, 2009
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, The Piano, Muriel's Wedding, Babe. Sweet Jane Says, Indian Territory < Not a Joke. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
David Hyde Pierce kicks off the 2009-10 Feinstein series at the McCallum Nov 19, 2009
Born in New York, he studied classical piano at Yale University and graduated in 1981 with a double major in English and Theatre Arts. Realizing that he did not have the dedication to become a successful concert pianist, he turned to his other love, drama. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Chorus prepares for Christmas Concert Nov 19, 2009
Florence McInturff is accompanying the group at the piano. The concert will be performed at the Presbyterian Church in Wickenburg at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 6. (Wickenburg Sun, AZ)
Singing for Coke Nov 19, 2009
Other campaigns which originated on the web include T-mobile's karaoke session in Trafalgar square, which then became a TV advert, Volkswagen's subway staircase in Stockhom that was turned into a piano and Samsung's sheep covered in LED lights. "Given the large amount of viral content around these days, ads that go truly viral, and spread like wildfire under their own steam are not as common as they used to be," according to Mr Hullis. (BBC News -- Business)
Coming Soon to a Shelf Near You Nov 19, 2009
How Yamaha's new electronic piano improves upon a 300-year-old instrument. Chris Wilson | Oct. 29, 2009. (Slate)
Eric Mabius gets dressed for the season Nov 19, 2009
Hair and makeup by Courtney Fappiano, Salon Herdis, Northampton ... 50, pants, $129, and shoes, $179, (jacket on piano bench, $249). (Boston Globe)
Vivian Rose Harvatine Nov 19, 2009
Her love for music and playing the piano and organ took her to area nursing homes, where she would often play for the residents who she knew enjoyed the old-time music ... Prior to moving into the Care Center, Vivian was very active in the First Presbyterian Church, teaching Sunday School, playing piano and organ during worship services and participating in the church circles. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
THE PLAYLIST: 'Skylark,' plus 10 more Nov 18, 2009
Jamie Cullum's piano work combines with Maude Maggart's vocals on the Johnny Mercer song Skylark ... Maggart's shivery vocals bring out its aching loneliness, while Cullum's piano work serves the wistful beauty of Hoagy Carmichael's music. (USA Today -- Life)
Review: Norah Jones, 'The Fall' Nov 18, 2009
A fuzzy Wurlitzer riff and tin can rhythm drive the shimmering first single, "Chasing Pirates"; Jones toughens up for a pair of gritty collaborations with indie-rockers Ryan Adams ("Light as a Feather") and Will Sheff of Okkervil River ("Stuck"); and spends most of the album confidently venturing out from behind the piano. And when she sings, "If I touched myself, the way that you touched me," on the slow burning "I Wouldn't Need You," she delivers the album's biggest surprise - a kick to the... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Reminder: ResoNations Telematic Concert and Webcast - RSVP Required Nov 18, 2009
Banff, Alberta, CanadaThe Banff CentreChris Chafe, ResoNations Co-CoordinatorLee Heuerman, soprano, Charle Nichols, electric violin, Sam Davidson, clarinet and electronics, Chris Chafe, electric cello and composer, Geoff Shoesmith, tuba and electronics, Knut Eric Jensen, piano Technology: Theresa Leonard, Juan-Pablo Caceres. Belfast, Northern Ireland, United KingdomQueens University BelfastSonic Arts Research CentrePedro Rebelo, composer and piano, Franziska Schroeder, saxophone, Manuela Meier,... (AbsoluteArts.com)
Artist Feature: Natasha Khan (Bat F... Nov 18, 2009
It was during this time that Natasha turned to the piano (and later, guitar), which she trained herself to play and express her emotions ... On stage, Khan plays piano, bass, autoharp and other instruments, in addition to singing. (Suite101.com)
Target First Saturday Lights Up! Nov 18, 2009
Live piano music by Ben Model will accompany the film. Judith Dolkart, former Associate Curator of European Art and curator of James Tissot: "The Life of Christ" and Joan Simon, Whitney Curator at Large, will introduce the film and answer questions following the screening. (AbsoluteArts.com)
Sentimental Journey Nov 18, 2009
Janice Kendall, piano. Gina Shaddox, bass viol. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Business job expo draws hundreds Nov 18, 2009
The expo's first level was filled with the sounds of Billy Joel's "Piano Man." The music was being played on a "Sync-A-Vision" baby grand auto-piano located at a booth hosted by Robert M. Sides Family Music Centers. At another booth, a man in a tie walked on a treadmill as he checked the latest CNN.com headlines on his laptop computer. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Budget affects Schlow music Nov 18, 2009
" The underground network gives Deep Water Acres the ability to keep in contact with artists around the world, and many see State College as an in-between point during tours. Reynolds is touring with Mike Tamburo, who is the master of the hammered dulcimer, Rasmussen said. "Think about the inside of a piano, how there are hammers striking the strings," Rasmussen said. "Now expect a person strikes those strings. " Previous article: Next article: More stories from The Daily Collegian Online Find... (Daily Collegian, PA)
Don Was to perform with Berklee faculty member and students Nov 18, 2009
Was will sing and play piano and electric and acoustic bass. Nov. 19 at 8:15 p.m. $20-$25. (Boston Globe)
Sisters of Charity host wine tasting event at Wellesley Country Club on Nov. 21 Nov 18, 2009
Entertainment will be provided by the world-famous Phil Wilson Jazz Quartet, with Phil Wilson on trombone, Ray Santisi on piano, Bruce Gertz on bass, and Arti Cabral on drums. Wilson is recognized worldwide as a leading jazz trombonist, composer/arranger, and educator at the Berklee College of Music. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Q&A with Belmont High's Shuntaro Shirota Nov 18, 2009
Q I understand you play a mean piano ... A Piano is a big part of my life ... I started rhythmic classes when I was 4 and private piano lessons at age 5. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Pianists pair with gadgetry in Stockhausen’s theatrical ‘Mantra’ Nov 18, 2009
Mantra is for two pianists, not just two pianos - each player also handles woodblocks, crotales (an assembly of small, tuned cymbals), and electronic modulation of the live sound ... The sound-world looks both forward and back: the electronics like a science-fiction gamelan, metallic overtones pushing the piano timbres in and out of focus, the form unfolding like a venerable suite even as it pushes the modernist envelope. (Boston Globe)
Ashkenazy reveals Prokofiev's postwar hope Nov 17, 2009
The pianist Alexander Gavrylyuk had a brilliant success with his performance of the Piano Concerto No. 3 in C, Opus 26, attacking the spiky articulated fingerwork of the first movement and the close of the second like one possessed. His demonic approach to the passage work of the finale is like that of a mercurial circus performer conspiring to dazzle and astonish. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Paul McCartney Awarded Third Gershwin Prize Nov 17, 2009
A permanent tribute to the Gershwins and their work, the Gershwin Room features George s piano and desk, Ira s typing table and typewriter, self portraits of both brothers, and a selection of musical manuscripts from Gershwin stage and screen shows such as Lady Be Good, Funny Face, Girl Crazy and Of Thee I Sing. Many of the Library s rich resources can be accessed through and via interactive exhibitions on a new, personalized website at. (AbsoluteArts.com)
With '2012' atop the box office, this is Chiwetel Ejiofor's year Nov 17, 2009
Yes, he'll play a piano tune for you before sitting down to an interview at the SONY club in Manhattan. But he won't regale you with stories about, say, working with on next year's paranoid thriller Salt. (USA Today -- Life)
Anne Heaton turns people’s stories into songs Nov 17, 2009
Seated at her home piano, Heaton recently told us about how the project has changed her as a songwriter. (To see Heaton perform a song from Life Is Alchemy, go to. (Boston Globe)
John Mayer gets intimate in ‘Battle Studies’ Nov 17, 2009
A Brian Wilson wistfulness lingers in his falsetto on All We Ever Do Is Say Goodbye, as a sense of resignation wafts off the isolated and icy piano riffs and oozing guitar line ... Redemption comes on the moody Assassins, in which his guitar slices through like piano wire to the throat. (Boston Globe)
Berlin Philharmonic returns with Brahms, Schoenberg Nov 17, 2009
Certain details stood out: the spaciousness of phrasing in the final paragraphs of that first movement, the artful diminuendos in the Andante that seemed to remove sound from the stage grain by grain, and, in the third movement, the orchestra s ability to project expressive nuance within a piano dynamic. At these moments Rattle could be seen asserting his leadership, but for much of the afternoon he seemed content to coax the orchestra along with minimal intervention. (Boston Globe)
Five of the Best Christmas Decorati... Nov 17, 2009
Varieties include holiday, jazz, and acoustic guitar and piano music. The DVD is three hours in length. (Suite101.com)
Essence of a nation reduced to a huddled mass Nov 17, 2009
Derek McLane's towering three-tiered set evokes a steel beaux-arts cathedral, as if to say, "We're dealing with important stuff here." Along with two essential props (a Model T and a piano reduced to their skeletal frames), it also signals that the show intends to look at America's very bone structure ... Derek McLane's towering three-tiered set evokes a steel beaux-arts cathedral, as if to say, "We're dealing with important stuff here." Along with two essential props (a Model T and a piano... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Orchestral music descends on the unsuspecting Nov 17, 2009
A highlight of the evening s performance was to be a piano concerto by Marilyn Shields-Wiltsie. The Greenville native, and the wife of the conductor, gave the first such performance for the orchestra 50 years ago in 1959. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Bulletin Board Nov 17, 2009
JAZZ AT THE LIBRARY. The Rich Rancatore Jazz Quintet will perform at Thayer Public Library, 798 Washington St., Sunday, Nov. 22, at 3 p.m. Rich Rancatore, piano, Elmer Drotos, reeds, Dave Zos, bass and Dan Miele, drums will be joined by vocalist and pianist Lisa Yves, performing jazz standards and popular songs from the 20s through the 50s. The concert, sponsored by The Friends of the Library, is free and open to the public. (Braintree Forum, MA)
Rihanna Joined By Jay-Z, Young Jeezy Live In London Nov 17, 2009
For those of you who can take it, we say: Welcome to the mad hous 00004000 e," and the band launched into "Mad House," the intro track from Rated R. With an invitation of "Come on in," the house lights dimmed, and Rihanna appeared lace mask covering her eyes, hair dramatically swooping, left arm gloved and began stalking the stage as the herky-jerky rhythm of "Wait Your Turn" blasted from the speakers. She ad-libbed a bit (at one point singing, "I'm such a f---ing lady"), then, as a wheeling... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Professor's article part of the Vatican Library's collection Nov 16, 2009
This fall, Ronald Davis, professor of tuba and euphonium at the University of South Carolina in Columbia, performed Grenier's "Voodoo: Fantasy on Melodies from Haiti" for tuba and piano at USC and the University of Georgia in Athens, Ga. Davis will also perform this composition during the May 2010 International Tuba/Euphonium Conference at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Ariz. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
'Ragtime' revival puts renewed emphasis on people Nov 16, 2009
They include a prosperous Anglo-Saxon household headed by characters with the ominously archetypal names of Father and Mother; Coalhouse Walker Jr., a black ragtime piano player and composer, and Tateh, the immigrant who makes the most astonishing transformation of all. Dodge brings them all together in a marvelous tiered setting (designed by Derek McLane) that resembles a giant Erector Set climbing to the proscenium arch of the Simon. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Valley Music Scene Nov 16, 2009
Monica McKey will bring her vocals and songs into Sonoma Hills Retirement Home for an after-dinner show on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 6:30 p.m. McKey will be accompanied by Hugh Trutton on piano. Glen Ellen resident Stephanie Ozer takes her show on the road this weekend to the Oxbow Market in Napa tonight, Nov. 13, for a show with Cynthia Tarr that goes off at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, she's off to the Hotel Healdsburg for a night of Brazilian-inspired music. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Jam-jazz trio Medeski Martin & Wood defies convention - and crowd noise Nov 16, 2009
Even when he sat at the grand piano for the gospel blues of Satan Your Kingdom Must Come Down, his crazed approach defied musical conventions. It s too bad so many people in the packed house missed all that. (Boston Globe)
Daytona music fest's champion now crusades for city Nov 16, 2009
Manuel Bornia could be home plinking away on his piano at a new composition; or taking a much-needed nap at his Daytona Beach Shores condo following a 90-hour work week; or making a grocery run for his pregnant wife, Elizabeth, who could deliver their second child any day now. Those who know "Manny" though, couldn't imagine him doing any of those things, not when it's just days until Halifax Uncorked, the combination jazz and food festival he hopes will keep the Daytona Beach International... (Daytona Beach News Journal)
A few steps from heaven Nov 16, 2009
In the evening, the tinkling of piano keys will lure you down to enjoy aperitivi here, something of a meal in itself ... The romantic setting, twinkling lights of Florence below, piano music in the background, and superlative service matched to excellently-prepared food with exceptional wines truly make for the experience of a lifetime. (iAfrica.com)
Adam Gopnik on cookbooks Nov 16, 2009
The things he knows how to make that are actually in demand are as fixed as any cocktail pianist s set list, and for a clientele of children every bit as conservative as the barflies around that piano: make Parmesan-crusted chicken the Feelings of food every night and they would be delighted. Yet the new cookbooks show up in bed, and the corners still go down. (New Yorker)
Cello adds panache to folk group; harmonies are missed Nov 16, 2009
There were times when he made it sound like a honky-tonk piano, with power and precision. Precision also marked the playing of Brittany Haas on fiddle. (Anchorage Daily News)
Singers face off in Chinese group's karaoke contest Nov 16, 2009
"I tried to sing and play the piano last year which kind of confused me when I performed for them," said Cao (sophomore-agricultural business management and community, environment and development). Cao, who is an 18-year State College resident but whose parents are from China, said she has gotten more of her experience than just competing for fun. (Daily Collegian, PA)
New England Chamber Choir's Conductor Sets High Musical Standards Nov 16, 2009
"This is the continuation of that kind of enlightenment and inspiration. He has so many talents as a piano player, a composer, a director. It's always fascinating to work with him.". When it formed in 1974, the choir was based at Hartford's South Congregational Church. (FOX61, CT)
Historical Society to hold annual antiques show Nov 16, 2009
There will be hors d'oeuvres served by members of the Wethersfield High School Key Club, cocktails, and live piano music performed by Matthew DeChamplain from the Hartt School of Music. There will be the opportunity to shop the booths, plus a special drawing for those supporting the event at the Patron level of $50. (Wethersfield Post, CT)
Bazaars planned in area Nov 16, 2009
Anaconda Garden Club holds its annual Holiday Preview Show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Anaconda Elks Lodge, 223 Main St. Featured are handmade gift items, homemade cookies by the pound, bake sale, raffle table, 50-50 and live piano music throughout the day. Lunch will be served from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit two Anaconda High School seniors. (Montana Standard, MT)
