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Vienna Philharmonic President and Violinist Clemens Hellsberg Suffers Broken Elbow, Will Miss New Year's Concert
Clemens Hellsberg, the Vienna Philharmonic's president and first violinist, has broken his elbow and will miss the annual New Year's Concert on Wednesday. -
Amira Willighagen, Better Than Jackie Evancho, Sings "Nessun Dorma" to Win 'Holland's Got Talent'
Nine-year-old singer Amira won 'Holland's Got Talent' on Saturday evening with a moving performance of Puccini's "Nessun Dorma." -
Boston Symphony Orchestra Takes a Fresh Look at Osvaldo Golijov’s 'La Pasión Según San Marcos'
In 2001, the Boston Symphony Orchestra gave the U.S. premiere of Argentine composer Osvaldo Golijov’s 'La Pasión Según San Marcos.' The BSO will present the work again on January 9, 10, and 11 at Symphony Hall under the direction of Robert Spano, who also conducted the... -
Yusef Lateef, Pioneering Jazz Musician, Dies at 93
Yusef Lateef, innovative tenor saxophonist, oboist, flutist and composer, died on December 23 after a brief illness, his wife Ayesha confirmed. He was 93. -
Pierre Boulez Withdraws from Chicago Symphony Orchestra Concerts in February for Health Reasons
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra has announced that Pierre Boulez will not be able to travel to Chicago to conduct in February 2014, due to health issues. -
Orchestral Flash Mobs: Guaranteed to Get You in the Holiday Spirit
At Classicalite, we've been entertaining ourselves by watching videos of holiday flash mobs, while trying to convince our bosses that the proliferation of such is breaking news that really MUST be covered. Here, then, are the results of our copious research into this important trend. -
Benefit Concert for the Children of Slain Bluesman Eric "Guitar" Davis Will Feature Chicago Legends
The Chicago blues community has come together to show their respect for Eric "Guitar" Davis and support for his family by hosting a benefit concert, to be held at Rosa's Lounge in Chicago on Sunday, January 19. -
Horn Stolen from Vienna Philharmonic Hornist Josef Reif
Vienna Philharmonic horn player Josef Reif said his horn was stolen during a post-concert night on the town, arts commentator Norman Lebrecht reported in ArtsJournal.com. -
The New Jackie Evancho: Amira Willighagen Sings 'Ave Maria,' Advances to Finals of 'Holland's Got Talent'
Nine-year-old singer Amira Willighagen gave a beautiful performance of 'Ave Maria' on the semi-finals of 'Holland's Got Talent' last night, impressing the judges and winning a place in the finals of the talent show. -
Classicalite's Top 10 Artist Pub Shots of 2013
We get publicity photos by the bushel here at Classicalite. Having looked at so many, we feel well qualified to present the Top 10 Artist Pub Shots of 2013. -
Chicago Symphony Orchestra Launches Online Magazine, ‘CSO Sounds & Stories’
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra has launched 'CSO Sounds & Stories,' an online multimedia magazine designed to enhance the concert-going experience and bring the CSO’s concerts and programs to music lovers around the world. -
Mannes Opera Presents Rossini's Lost Masterpiece 'Il Viaggio a Reims'
Mannes College at The New School for Music will present Rossini's opera 'Il Viaggio a Reims,' featuring The Mannes Opera with members of The Mannes Orchestra, for two performances only in New York on December 19. Performances will take place at Hunter College's Kaye... -
Juilliard Hosts Free Farewell Concert for Violinist Glenn Dicterow, Outgoing Concertmaster of the New York Philharmonic
Juilliard, in collaboration with the New York Philharmonic, will present a free farewell chamber music recital in honor of violinist Glenn Dicterow, concertmaster of the New York Philharmonic, on January 19 in Alice Tully Hall. -
WATCH: Alexander Kariotis Sings Arena Rock and Grand Opera in the Same Song, ‘Nessun Dorma--No One Sleeps’
Alexander Kariotis and his band The Rock Opera Orchestra recently recorded the album 'Nessun Dorma--No One Sleeps,' due out in January 2014. -
Announcement of Jazz Grammy Nominees Overlooks Perennial Favorite Chick Corea
This year's Grammy nominations for jazz contain what some see as a shocking omission: Chick Corea, the jazz pianist, received no nominations this year. Corea, 72, has been a Grammy favorite for decades, with a total of 20 Grammys to his credit, including the two...
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