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Quartet lets masters' music shine through
Chamber Music Columbus presented an impressive example of artistic mastery last night with the Fine Arts Quartet at the Southern Theatre. The Fine Arts Quartet, in existence since 1939, is the recipient of many recent awards and critical mentions.
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Guest conductor hits one of three pieces
The Columbus Symphony will perform at 3 p.m. today in the Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St. For tickets, call 614-228-8600.
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Performer. Instructor. Survivor.
In the spring of 1934 a great violinist was born in the heart-shaped city of Brussels, Belgium.
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Proposal would cut Charleston Symphony core by 10
In its latest move to reduce expenses and restructure finances, the Charleston Symphony Orchestra has proposed a $500,000 cut to its budget for next season. The cut likely would require a downsizing of the orchestra's core group of salaried musicians, a change that has caused consternation and complicated negotiations currently under way, symphony management and players said.
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Community Calendar
"A Stroll Down Mockingbird Lane", Prendergast Library, Jamestown, 509 Cherry St. To kick off our communitywide Big Read Lawyers & Literature program. The kickoff event, which runs 5 to 7 p.m. in the Library's Main Reading Room, will feature food, music and displays, with period costumes optional.
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Musical farewell
Romeo Pallante played to one final packed house Saturday morning at Willoughby United Methodist Church.
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Performing arts calendar
Russian National Ballet Theatre, ballet, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21, Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, Asheville Civic Center (www.ashevillebravoconcerts.org). Tickets, $25-$60, available at box office and 251-5505.
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Spoleto Festival finds the sunny side
An appropriate theme for the 2009 Spoleto Festival USA might be: "Gray skies are going to clear up; put on a happy face." For certain, this phrase characterized the mood at the festival's winter meeting Saturday. The 17-day comprehensive arts festival, founded in 1977, has had its financial roller coasters rides, not the least of which came last year when the festival concluded with a deficit of ...
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Arts notes: Henderson arts council plans reception
HENDERSONVILLE – The opening reception for The Arts Council of Henderson County's first exhibition of 2009, Masters of Southern Folk Art, is 5:30-8 p.m. Friday in the D. Samuel Neill Gallery at The Arts Council.
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WCU presents Chamber Players Reed Trio
As part of the Catamount Concert Series, the Western Carolina University School of Music will present the Catamount Chamber Players Reed Trio at 8 p.m. Feb. Tuesday in the Coulter Building recital hall on the WCU campus.
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Fans jam Penn Avenue to kick off weekend
Those who showed up in the Strip District yesterday found a block-party atmosphere with vendors selling food, Terrible Towels and Steeler Nation flags. Accordions played Steelers music as people danced in Penn Avenue, which was closed between 22nd and 17th streets.
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Historical Society to honor Mercer during Georgia Days
Johnny Mercer was born almost 100 years ago, yet his music remains alive, vibrant and relevant, a fact that amazes and gratifies Jim Wann, the versatile entertainer who will perform several of those favorites Tuesday during the kickoff event of the 2009 Georgia Days celebration.
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DIVA TALK: Chatting with Mamma Mia! 's Brandi Burkhardt Plus News of Buckley and LuPone
News, views and reviews about the multi-talented women of the musical theatre and the concert/cabaret stage.
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Dr. Schwartz is the eyes and ears of Lancaster
Dr. Philip Schwartz is an eye doctor with an ear for music.An on-air personality turned eye doctor - now that's a story. But wait, there's more. He's also produced compilation albums from recordings by popular local bands from the 1950s, '60s and '70s.Music is an essential part o...
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Park's sale lost at last minute
Hard Rock Park almost got a chance at a comeback.
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Park's sale lost at last minute
Hard Rock Park almost got a chance at a comeback. A Texas-based company was lined up to buy the $400 million theme park for $35 million, but the deal fell through at 4 a.m. on Dec. 30, the date of a scheduled court hearing, according to transcripts from that day's proceedings. That company, Marlin Atlantis, a Dallas-based real-estate developer, is looking to branch out into entertainment with ...
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Got Plans?
sunDAY, 1 80TH ANNIVERSARY DEDICATION DAY CONCERTS Lake Wales WHEN: 1 and 3 p.m. TICKETS: $10 adults, $3 children ages 5-12. Members and children younger than 5 are free. LOCATION: Bok Tower Gardens. 676-1408. monDAY, 2 ART EXHIBIT Lakeland
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Bell, Denk to perform at Gaillard
Joshua Bell caught Charleston's imagination like few other musicians when he performed here at the Chamber Music Series at the 2004 Spoleto Festival USA, says Jason Nichols, president of the Charleston Concert Association. Lowcountry residents will have another chance to hear the talented violinist play when the association presents him in a duo with the young pianist Jeremy Denk at 8 p.m. ...
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Daniel Koppelman wins Fulbright Scholarship
An associate professor of music at Furman University has been awarded his second Fulbright Scholarship in two years. Daniel Koppelman plans to use the scholarship to teach in the Ukraine, starting this month and continuing through July. He will lecture on developments in jazz, classical and electronic music at the Association New Music in Odessa, where he taught during the 2007-08 academic year. ...
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Berklee's band blitz a grand blast
Yesterday, Berklee College of Music held its own musical playoffs, the 41st annual High School Jazz Festival, in advance of today's Super Bowl. The band blitz saw 3,000...
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Joshua Bell still the bow wonder
Like most 40-year-olds, Joshua Bell tries not to think about his age too much. But it is a significant milestone for most anyone, particularly an artist who has been something of a boy wonder of classical music for half of his life.
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Spiritual Ensemble to debut
Wafting from the Citadel Square Baptist Church reception hall are strains of music from centuries ago, originally sung by those torn from their homes on other continents. These slaves of long ago sang not only to keep their spirits alive as they picked cotton in the hot sun on American plantations, but also to sustain hope for a better life, if not in this world, in the next one.
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Sunday Calendar
WINTER JAZZ SERIES: 7:30 p.m. Mellow Mushroom, 309 King St. $5. The Jazz Artists of Charleston and Mellow Mushroom are teaming up to present the Winter Jazz Series, a new Monday night music series featuring performances by local artists.
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DVDs Released This Week, Feb. 1 edition
``NICK & NORAH'S INFINITE PLAYLIST'': Early film-festival buzz didn't result in the major hit this coming-of-age comedy's makers hoped for, but it still merits attention for the engaging title performances by Michael Cera (``Juno'') and Kat Dennings (``Charlie Bartlett'').
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CONCERT REVIEW: Ensemble musicians go for Baroque
The ensemble Melomanie has carved out a unique niche for itself, which it demonstrated in a concert presented by the Albright College Friends of Music in the college’s Center for the Arts.
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