Jaime Prisco

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Album Review: Pianist Sharon Niessen — A Journey Through Romanticism

Pianist Sharon Niessen's latest live recital album presents a selection of Romantic masterworks that showcase her flawless technique and deep musical understanding. With a program featuring pieces from Schumann, Liszt, Rachmaninoff, and Debussy, Niessen takes listeners on a captivating journey through the rich emotional landscapes of these iconic composers.
David T. Little's Opera 'Dog Days' Comes to Fort Worth and Los Angeles

The breakout opera 'Dog Days' by David T. Little and librettist Royce Vavrek will be traveling to the Fort Worth and the Los Angeles operas this coming spring and summer season.
Miller Theatre's Early Music Series Finale 'Myths & Allegories' Focuses on Homer's Odyssey, Featuring Les Délices

Miller Theatre at Columbia University School of the Arts will be presenting the 2014-15 Early Music Series finale, "Myths & Allegories." The show will feature an exploration of Homer’s Odyssey featuring the young ensemble, Les Délices.
Emeline Michel and Marc Ribot Perform the Music of Frantz Casseus in Greenwich House Uncharted Concert Series

Emeline Michel and Marc Ribot will perform "The Music of Frantz Casseus: Father of Haitian Classical Guitar" as a part of the Greenwich House Music School’s Uncharted Concert Series.
Lindsey Stirling Wins at 2015 YouTube Music Awards: Other Winners Include Beyoncé, Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga

This has been quite a year for violinist Lindsey Stirling. The dancing musician appeared in the Grammy Legacy concert and was named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list. Now, Stirling has been announced as one of the 50 musicians who are winners at the 2015 YouTube Music Awards. Other artists include heavy-hitters such as Beyoncé, Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga.
Simon Rattle Named Music Director of the London Symphony Orchestra for 2017

After months of speculation, it has been announced that Sir Simon Rattle has been appointed the new music director of the London Symphony Orchestra starting in 2017.
Jonas Kaufmann Cancels Met Performance of 'Carmen' Due to Illness

Star tenor Jonas Kaufmann has canceled one of his two performances in the Metropolitan Opera’s highly awaited show 'Carmen.' Tickets to the performance were running for almost $1,000 on online ticket broker sites before the singer dropped out due to the flu.
Regina Han Resigns as General Director of the Korea National Opera After 53 Days

Recently appointed general director of the Korea National Opera, Han Ye-jin -- known as Regina -- has resigned from her post only 53 days after her inauguration.
Colombia's Gregorio Uribe Big Band to Play World Music Institute's World to Brooklyn Series at Roulette

The World Music Institute will continue their World to Brooklyn series with Colombia to Brooklyn: Gregorio Uribe Big Band at Roulette.
Norwegian Ice Festival Performers Use Instruments Made of Ice, Composer Terje Isungset Releases Album 'Meditations' Using His Ice Creations

During these frigid winter days, it seems like everything is freezing over. Some people don’t mind the cold though, they even prefer it. -- like the musicians in the Norwegian village of Geilo -- who are performing with instruments made of ice for Norwegian composer and percussionist Terje Isungset annual Ice Music Festival.
New York Festival of Song Presents 'Bel Canto/Can Belto' for Emerging Artist Series, Exploration of Italian Song

The New York Festival of Song will be presenting 'Bel Canto/Can Belto' as a part of its Emerging Artist Series and exploration of Italian song. The show marks NYFOS’s seventh annual residency at the Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts.
California Symphony and Postmodern Jukebox Team Up for "Speakeasy Symphony" in June

The California Symphony will perform with Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox in a special event titled “Speakeasy Symphony” this coming June.
Egyptian Pianist Mohamed Shams Performs Solo Debut at Carnegie Hall in April

Carnegie Hall will be hosting the Egyptian classical pianist Mohamed Shams solo debut in April. During the program, Shams will perform works by Chopin, Carter, Mendelssohn, Ravel, Scarlatti and Egyptian composer Gamal Abdel Rahim.
Dallas Street Choir, Made Up of Homeless Community Members, Performs First Show 'Street Requiem'

The crowd packed in the Dallas City Performance Hall to see the Dallas Street Choir perform in 'Street Requiem,' Jan. 25. No, this is not Texas’s newest, hottest performance group. It is a choir made up of community members who are all homeless.
Christoph Eschenbach to Step Down as National Symphony Orchestra Music Director in 2017 After 7 Years

Christoph Eschenbach, the controversial music director of the National Symphony Orchestra and The Kennedy Center, will step down from his post in the 2017-18 season after seven years.
The World Music Institute Presents 'Cherish the Ladies: An Irish Homecoming' to Conclude Its 'Around the World, Around the City' Concert Series

The World Music Institute will conclude its 2014-15 concert series Around the World, Around the City with "Cherish the Ladies: An Irish Homecoming," which will be a 30th anniversary celebration.
Instrumentalist Brandee Younger to Play New Piece 'Prophetika: An Oratorio' for Greenwich House Music School's Uncharted Concert Series with Harpist Mia Theodoratus, Pianist Courtney Bryan

Instrumentalist Brandee Younger will be presenting her new performance piece "Prophetika: An Oratorio," which will feature harpist Mia Theodoratus and pianist Courtney Bryan, for the Greenwich House Music School's Uncharted Concert Series.
New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Shows World Premiere of Darryl Kubian's 'O for a Muse of Fire' and Works by Rachmaninoff and Tchaikovsky Feat. Pianist Serhiy Salov

The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra will give the world premiere of Darryl Kubian’s commissioned work "O for a Muse of Fire" as part of its New Jersey Roots Project. The program will also include masterworks by Rachmaninoff and Tchaikovsky featuring pianist Serhiy Salov. Jacques Lacombe will conduct the performances.
REVIEW: Bettye LaVette Brings Café Carlyle to Tears with Old Songs from New Album 'Worthy'

When you walk into Café Carlyle, it's clear that not just anyone can take the stage. It has to be SOMEBODY. Most recently, that somebody was the Great Lady of Soul, herself, Bettye LaVette.
REVIEW: Wordless Music Orchestra, Lost Bayou Ramblers Make Magic with 'Beasts of the Southern Wild' Score at Symphony Space

The connection between music and the movies has been, for as long as film has been around, synchronous. Miraculous heights in filmmaking have been reached by scores that transcend the viewing experience. Not just watching, but being sucked into the story--the sounds of strings and banjos swirling in an effervescent cloud that floats through us. Beasts of the Southern Wild is that kind of film. Whether it is vivacious cajun music or a melancholic string melody, the score takes you on a journey through an unbelievable world, just out of reach from your own imagination
Listen to Simone Dinnerstein Play George Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue" from New Album 'Broadway-Lafayette,' Out February 24 on Sony Classical [STREAM]

Sometimes, though, we have the honor of being able to debut music by true legends in-the-making--someone of ever-increasing like pianist Simone Dinnerstein, that is. We'll get into specifics after the jump, but for right now...C-LITE has an exclusive listen to Ms. Dinnerstein’s "Rhapsody in Blue" (by George Gershwin, of course) from her forthcoming album Broadway-Lafayette, releasing via Sony Classical on February 24.
Violinist Itamar Zorman Releases Debut Album, 'Portrait,' on Feb. 10, Pianist Kwan Yi Featured

Violinist Itamar Zorman’s debut album, Portrait, will be released in the U.S. by Profil Hänssler on February 10. Award winning Korean pianist Kwan Yi, will perform alongside Zorman on the new album.
Sol3 Mio Offer Satisfaction-Guaranteed Refund for Upcoming UK Tour

Hit New Zealand opera trio Sol3 Mio have given the people what they want: a satisfaction guaranteed refund. The group has offered all people who purchase a ticket for their upcoming U.K. tour total satisfaction or they will be able to get their ticket refunded.
Plácido Domingo Stars in Woody Allen's Revival of Puccini's 'Gianni Schicchi'

World famous tenor Plácido Domingo will be star in the title role in Puccini's "Gianni Schicchi," a revival of Woody Allen’s first opera this coming September.
New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Present Mahler's First Symphony 'Titan,' and Bernstein’s 'Age of Anxiety,' Kirill Gerstein as Guest Pianist

The New Jersey will present Mahler’s First Symphony, Titan, and Bernstein’s Symphony No. 2, Age of Anxiety in a four show series this March. Music Director Jacques Lacombe will conduct and pianist Kirill Gerstein joins the Orchestra for Bernstein’s masterwork.
American Classical Orchestra Presents 'As the Masters Heard It,' Music by Beethoven, Mozart and Schubert, Soloist Sherezade Panthaki, Sarah Craft, Marc Molomot, Michael Kelly

The American Classical Orchestra will be presenting “As the Masters Heard It” which focuses on music by Beethoven, Mozart and Schubert. World-renowned soloists Sherezade Panthaki, Sarah Craft, Marc Molomot, and Michael Kelly will sing along with The American Classical Orchestra Chorus.
Mark Bebbington Presents 'You Don't Have to Be Jewish' Featuring World Premiere of Lost Works by Harriet Cohen, Works by Gershwin, Debussy, Bliss

English pianist Mark Bebbington will present “You Don’t Have to Be Jewish," a concert about Jewish musicians and the Jewish influence. The concert will present the world premiere of four lost works by pianist Harriet Cohen. George Gerswhin's songbook as well as works by Debussy, Arthur Bliss and Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco will also be presented.
Opera Atelier Announces Regular Engagement at the Royal Opera at the Palace of Versailles

Opera Atelier, the busiest touring opera company in North America, has announced that it will be regularly appearing at the Royal Opera at the Palace of Versailles in France every other season.
Violinist Rachel Barton Pine Talks Mozart Concertos with Neville Marriner and St. Martin, Overcoming Childhood Poverty and Adult Tragedy, How to Play Your Own Cadenzas

No, Rachel Barton Pine is not a stranger to Mozart. In fact, you may even call her an expert. On January 13, for Avie Records, the acclaimed violinist released 'Mozart: Complete Violin Concertos and the Sinfonia Concertante K364'--accompanied by Sir Neville Marriner's Academy of St Martin-in-the-Fields. Ever the scholar, and well before any mics were placed, Pine spent a lot of time reading, listening and absorbing as much as she could about that celebrated son of Leopold
New York Festival of Song Presents 'NYFOS Next,' a Three-Day Concert Featuring Adam Guettel, George Steel, Paul Moravec and Bright Sheng

The New York Festival of Song is back with “NYFOS Next,” a three-day, premiere-filled concert at OPERA America’s National Opera Center. This year’s concerts include works by Adam Guettel, George Steel, Paul Moravec and Bright Sheng.