This is pretty amazing news! I've been wanting to go to the Symphony again since I went to opening night back in September (here). Now, it looks like I'll have the chance and save some serious cash while I'm at it ... luckily I have a ways to go before I hit the 40 yr old age limit. The Boston Symphony Orchestra will offer $20 concert tickets to patrons under the age of 40 to BSO concerts for the remainder of the 2008-2009 Symphony Hall season, thanks to a generous contribution by an... Read Full Story
[ Alvin Singleton; Atlanta Symphony Orchestra; First Edition FECD-0043 (2005)] The name of composer Alvin Singleton, whose website is http://www.AlvinSingleton.com has appeared frequently on AfriClassical during the past year, due to his numerous commissions and premieres. We interviewed Alvin on Dec. 12, 2009 after his trip home to Atlanta from a two-month artist's residency at the MacDowell Colony in Peterborough, New Hampshire. I think you have the record for the most interviews that I've... Read Full Story
Stephan Bobalik, Manager of Foundation and Media Relations for The Sphinx Organization, has issued this press release today: Young Musicians Compete for Prizes and Scholarships (Detroit, MI) For eleven years, the Sphinx Organization has been a force of change in the classical music world. The Sphinx Competition presented by Chase has identified, rewarded, and promoted the country’s top young Black and Latino String players. This year, 18 semi-finalists from across the country will converge... Read Full Story
