Ravel News

Published: Friday, November 13, 2009 at 4:30 a.m. Last Modified: Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 8:10 p.m. The Opal String Quartet will bring its unique musical voice to downtown Hendersonville tonight at Black Bear Coffee Co., with a concert featuring the works of Ravel, Mozart and contemporary composer Philip Glass.

Crowd pleasers Graffiti Classics are making a welcome return to Louth. The musical quartet is renowned for its riotous mix of music, comedy and dancing, giving classical music a whole new meaning.

Power, skill and precision meld onstage for contemporary modern dance company Philadanco's 40th anniversary season kick-off event at the Kimmel Center's Perelman Theater, Thursday, November 12 through Sunday, November 15, 2009.

In 1941, artist Henri Matisse, bedridden and sick with cancer, turned to a new medium after he found he could no use a paintbrush.

Ariana Kim's performances span four continents. She teams with UIndy pianist Richard Ratliff for classics of the violin-piano repertory including Mozart's "Sonata, K. 303" and Maurice Ravel's blues-inspired "Sonata of 1927." Special guests Louise Alexander and Michael Strauss.

Zombies and orchestral music do not mix well. So might go a common misconception that UCSB musicians are seeking to correct.

Returning for a third season, Vancouver Recital Society showcases the brightest young stars already appearing on the international stages.

The elegant sounds of harp, viola and flute will grace the stage of the Clarke Theatre on Saturday, Nov.

David Harding with his viola, Heidi Krutzen on the harp and Lorna McGee playing the flute make up Trio Verlaine, who will be coming to the Clarke Theatre.

But there are some wonderful singers and just-right moments, and the subsequent cycles are likely to be better.

The first two Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra concerts this season led by new music director Toshi Shimada were revelations: He revealed just how good this orchestra is.

A String and Harp Ensemble from the Oahu Civic Orchestra will present a free autumn concert on Saturday, October 31 at noon in the Lobby of the Hawaii State Library.

GLASGOW ROYAL CONCERT HALL * * * RAVEL'S Pavane pour une infant dA©funte demands of an orchestra the faA ade of simplicity.

MUSIC SEOUL ART CENTER, Concert Hall Friday: Suwon Philharmonic Orchestra Subscription Concert.

Posted in Classical & Opera , Music by Mia Clarke on October 9th, 2009 at 5:11 pm The Chicago Sinfonietta kick-started its 23rd season on Monday evening, with a lovely program that paired Rachmaninoff and Ravel with the two exquisite pieces from China: Gang Chen and Zhan-Hao Hea s "The Butterfly Lovers" and An-Lun Huanga s "Saibei Dance," from ...

Singer and songwriter Rufus Wainwright is known for navigating the border between classical and pop.

Experience a lunchtime change of pace and brown bag it with Beethoven and Ravel at the Downtown Cultural Series Nekochan concert on Friday, Oct.

"I'm in great health!" says violinist Joan Kwuon. So, probably, are other women because of her gift of her musical talents.

In the spirit of Franco-American exploration, Peter Jaffe led the Stockton Symphony on Thursday evening at Atherton Auditorium as the orchestra opened its 83rd season.

THEATR Clwyd's Classical Concert Season recommences on Sunday with a visit from the exciting violinist Chloe Hanslip with pianist Ashley Wass.