John Malveaux: 'Mark S. Doss as Der Hollander...Televised by Rai5 and soon to be released on DVD'

John Malveauxof www.MusicUNTOLD.comsends this link:Mark S. Doss as Der Holländerhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlbSO7vN0go Published on Apr 16, 2013 Teatro Comunale di Bologna,performance of March 13, 2013televised by Rai5 and soon to be released on DVDunder the RAITRADE labelwww.marksdoss.com&nb...

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Dominique-René de Lerma: János Starker Among First To Give Attention to Non-Jazz Works of David N. Baker

János StarkerDavid Bakerhttp://www.davidbakermusic.org/Dominique-René de Lerma:When Bill McGlaughlin was preparing this week's dedication to the cello for Exploring music, he would not have known that the first program would be aired only a day after the death of one of his featured artists: János Starker.  This superb musician is our immediate concern because he was among the first of the major classical artists to give his attention to...

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John Malveaux: Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions Winner Musa Ngqungwana

Musa NgqungwanaJohn Malveauxof www.MusicUNTOLD.comsends this link:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLsbe8RfXEsGreeneSpaceNYPublished on Mar 13, 2013 http://www.thegreenespace.orghttp://w...Hear tomorrow's opera stars today!Meet the 2013 winners of The Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, straight from the Grand Finals concert on the Met stage the previous day, in their first New York performances as winners.The Metropolitan Opera...

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Duke Ellington, Born April 29, 1899, Jazz and Classical Composer and Bandleader Whose Music Has Never Left Us

Duke EllingtonBlack, Brown, and BeigeBuffalo Philharmonic OrchestraJoAnn Falletta, ConductorNaxos 8.559737 (2013)The Naxos American Classics series is an exceptional undertaking by the world's best-selling classical music label.  Today we celebrate the birth of the All-American jazz and classical composer, pianist and bandleader Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington on April 29, 1899.  He passed away in 1974, nearly four decades ago, but the...

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NANM 2013 Convention: 'Still We Rise: A Celebration of African-American Women in Classical Music' July 28-August 1

David Francis Oliver, D.M.A.College OrganistMorehouse CollegeStill We Rise: A Celebration of African-American Women in Classical Music 2013 ConventionJuly 28-August 1Early Registration DeadlineMay 6, 2013IT IS GOING TO BE A GREAT SUMMER!!Gala Artists: Michelle Johnson, soprano; Sakura Myers, piano; Indra Thomas, soprano Honorees Include: Dr. Margaret Campbelle-Holman...

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David E. Berry, D.M.A., Pianist with Ritz Chamber Players, Thanks AfriClassical for Post and Provides Biography

David E. BerryOn April 8, 2013 AfriClassical posted: Ritz Chamber Players, Friday Musicale: Pianist David E. Berry in 'Sonata No. 2' of George Walker, 4 PM Sunday, April 21, 2013, 645 Oak St., Jacksonville, FLAudio samples of David E. Berry playing Dvorak's Piano Quartet No. 2 in E flat Major, Op. 87 can be heard at the pianist's website, http://www.davideberry.com/html/listen.php David E. Berry writes:Dear Mr. Zick,Thank you again for posting...

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Akin Euba, Nigerian Composer, Ethnomusicologist and Professor Emeritus at the University of Pittsburgh, Was Born April 28, 1935

Dr. Akin EubaAkin Euba was born in Lagos, Nigeria on April 28, 1935. His life and works are honored on the Akin Euba page at AfriClassical.com, which features a Works List and Bibliography by Prof. Dominique-René de Lerma, http://www.CasaMusicaledeLerma.com. Prof. Euba's retirement celebration took place on March 15, 2011. Phil Thomson of the University of Pittsburgh posted a blog tribute on April 18, 2011. Here is an excerpt:“Andrew W. Mellon...

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2008 Article in National Post Chronicles Path of Mark Doss to Starring in Canadian Opera Company

Mark S. Doss (Tyler Anderson/National Post)John Malveauxofwww.MusicUNTOLD.comwrites:Please see story about Mark Doss, a Canadian-American living in Torontohttp://news.nationalpost.com/2011/10/08/on-the-town-with-coc-star-mark-doss/ Thanks,John MalveauxNational PostOn the Town with COC star Mark DossMelissa Leong11/10/08 It would be hard to miss Mark Doss. Not because he’s an opera star and a Grammy Award winner who graces stages around...

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Soprano Marti Newland of MELODEON Performs 'Swing Along!' by Will Marion Cook, with Artis Wodehouse, Pianist

Marti Newlandhttp://www.martinewland.com/Artis Wodehouse of MELODEON:Swing Along! by Will Marion Cookhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3QRvM8_PEIPublished on Apr 22, 2013 Soprano Marti Newland performs Swing Along! by Will Marion Cook 4/7/13 live in concert presented by MELODEON. She is accompanied by Artis Wodehouse, pianist. This video was filmed during the 3rd in a series of concerts presented by MELODEON at Church of the Epiphany,...

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'Per Suonare a Due' of Composer Leo Brouwer Performed at Yale 'Guitar Chamber Music Recital' 8 PM Wednesday, May 8, 2013

The Afro-Cuban guitarist, composer and conductor Leo Brouwer (b. 1939) is featured at AfriClassical.comMusic at YaleGuitar Chamber Music Recital Presents the Classic and the ModernOn Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 8 pm, the students of guitarist Benjamin Verdery will perform a concert of Guitar Chamber Music. The event will include classic and contemporary  works, including the Yale premiere of a piece by Verdery  himself. Other...

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Lynn Harrell Plays Dvořák With Detroit Symphony Orchestra: Live webcast Sunday April 28 at 3 PM EDT

Sunday, April 28 at 3 pm EDTLynn Harrell Plays Dvořák watch on dso.org/liveLeonard Slatkin conductorLynn Harrell  celloUMS Choral Union RAVEL  La ValseDVOŘÁK  Concerto for Cello and OrchestraIVES  Symphony No. 4 This webcast will also be streamed live and available on demand for the next 90 days on Medici.tv. Lynn Harrell’s presence is felt throughout the musical world. A consummate soloist, chamber musician, recitalist,...

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Bass-Baritone Mark S. Doss Poses Backstage at San Diego Opera With John Malveaux and Violinist Annelle Gregory on April 23, 2013

John Malveaux and violinist Annelle Gregory visiting Bass/Baritone Mark Doss (Amonasro) backstage after April 23, 2013 San Diego Opera performance of AIDA. John Malveauxofwww.MusicUNTOLD.com sends the above photo of himself with violinist Annelle Gregory and Bass-Baritone Mark S. Doss.&nb...

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South African Cellist Thapelo Masito in 'Marlos Nobre, Poema III for Cello and Piano' on YouTube

Thapelo MasitaSergio Mims writes:The double bass payer Chi-chi Nwanoku sent me this link about this young cello player, Thapelo Masita:http://www.gofundme.com/2knqtgSergioMARLOS NOBRE, Poema III for cello & piano, Thapelo Masita, cello (4:03) on YouTubehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTS8g1iXcro&feature=player_embed...

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Francis Paraiso: Concert at Angers, in France: "Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, Afro-British Romanticism", Friday 17 May at 8 pm

Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (1875-1912)Francis ParaisoThe LinkedIn.com Discussion Group on Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (1875-1912) has an announcement by Francis Paraiso, a 28-year-old pianist in France:Concert at Angers, in France: "Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, Afro-British Romanticism", Friday 17 May at 8 pm.Works: piano pieces, Ballade op.73, variations op. posth, string quartet and piano quintet.Musicians: -Benjamin Charmot, Florent Bénier, violins...

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John Malveaux: 'Grammy Award-Winning Bass/Baritone Mark S. Doss in San Diego Opera interview and live performance'

Mark Steven Doss, Bass-Baritone, on KUSI.comJohn Malveauxofwww.MusicUNTOLD.comwrites:Grammy Award-Winning Bass/Baritone Mark S. Doss in San Diego Opera interview and live performance. Mr. Doss will perform during 50th Anniversary MARCH on WASHINGTON Concert in Los Angeles 3:00 pm, August 18, 2013 at Zipper Hall-Colburn School.URL (interview): http://www.kusi.com/video?clipId=8806913&autostart=trueURL (performance): http://www.kusi.com/video?clipId=8806936&autostart=trueThanksJohn...

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Tickets still left for Art of Élan's "Dream On" season finale this Tuesday night!

Kate Hatmaker and Demarre McGillCo-foundersArt of ÉlanWe'd like to remind you to join us for our upcoming "Dream On" season finale concert, taking place at 7pm THIS Tuesday, April 30th in the Hibben Gallery at The San Diego Museum of Art. This is the last installment of our "In Your Dreams" season, which explores, through music, the quirky world of the subconscious. From Tan Dun's haunting "Ghost Opera" and David Bruce's spirited work "Steampunk"...

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Harlem Chamber Players: Spring Concert with Opus 118 Harlem School of Music - This Sunday at 3

The Harlem Chamber Players and Opus 118 Harlem School of Musicpresent aSpring ConcertSt. Mary's Episcopal Church521 West 126th Street, New York, NY 10027Between Broadway and Amsterdam Click here for directions.Click here to print and view a flyer.Hear the highly acclaimed students from Opus 118 and meet the founder and master teacher Roberta Guaspari, the inspiration behind the award-winning documentary "Small Wonders" and Miramax's...

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David E. Robinson, III: Urban Strings Youth Orchestra of Columbus, Ohio Seeks New Director to begin in September 2013

Photos: Urban Strings Summer Camp 2012David E. Robinson, III:The Urban Strings Youth Orchestra of Columbus, OH is looking for a new director who would begin in September 2013.  This group of talented, young students was the creation of Mrs. Catherine Willis of F.A.C.E. - Friends of Art for Community Enrichment where she is founder.  She and her late husband, Edward Willis (longtime Columbus Public Schools educator and administrator)...

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Renee' Baker to appear with Southeast Symphony, conducting repertoire of Mary Watkins and Samuel Coleridge-Taylor

Renee' C. Baker Renee’ C. Baker is to appear as guest conductor with Southeast Symphony conducting Soul of Remembrance from “Five Movements of Color” by composer Mary D. Watkins Concert: May 5, 2013 at 3:30 pm Faithful Central Bible Church321 N. Eucalyptus Ave.Inglewood, CA 90301Repertoire:African Suite: Danse nègre - Samuel Coleridge TaylorConcerto for Piano no. 23 in A major K 488 Wolfgang Amadeus MozartConcerto for Trumpet...

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Roy Eaton Live With Imani Winds In The Greene Space, On Radio At 105.9 Or At WWW.WQXR.org Monday, April 29, 7 PM Eastern Time

Imani WindsRoy F. Eaton at piano on which he learned to play (New York Times photo)Imani Winds in Concert Live in The Greene SpaceJoin us Monday at 7pmThe Grammy-nominated wind quintet Imani Winds bridges European, American, African and Latin American traditions. Hear this acclaimed ensemble in concert and conversation as they join pianists Roy ...

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Royal Philharmonic Society has elected Sphinx Founder and President, Aaron P. Dworkin, as Honorary Member during 2013, its bicentenary year.

Aaron Paul Dworkin (b. 1970) is featured at AfriClassical.com. We congratulate him on his election as Honorary Member of the RPS.Sphinx Founder Receives Royal Philharmonic Society Honor The Royal Philharmonic Society (RPS) has voted to elect Sphinx Founder and President, Aaron P. Dworkin, as an Honorary Member during 2013, its bicentenary year. RPS is one of the oldest and most eminent music societies in the world with direct...

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