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Underwater Speakers Play Debussy, Ravel, Mendelssohn and More at Park Hyatt New York Hotel [LISTEN]
The newly opened luxury hotel Park Hyatt New York’s indoor pool could be your next favorite listening station. Opened last month, the indoor swimming pool’s underwater speakers play a classical music soundtrack curated by the staff at neighboring Carnegie Hall. -
Liakhovetski Brothers, Emil and Dariel, Perform Paul McCartney's "Live And Let Die" on America’s Got Talent
As part of our Classicalite Weekender series, we introduced you to teen sibling cello sensations Emil, 16 and Dariel, 14, Liakhovetski as they ripped through Jimi Hendrix’s “Purple Haze” on America’s Got Talent. -
Leif Ove Andsnes, Mahler Chamber Orchestra Release Third Volume of Beethoven Journey ('Emperor Piano Concerto,' 'Choral Fantasy') on Sony Classical
Norwegian pianist Leif Ove Andsnes and the Mahler Chamber Orchestra have just released the third volume of their ongoing "Beethoven Journey" for Sony Classical, featuring the Piano Concerto No. 5 "Emperor" and Choral Fantasy. -
Jon Hendricks to Celebrate 93rd Birthday with Café Carlyle Debut on Tuesday, September 23
Jazz lyricist and singer Jon Hendricks will celebrate his 93rd birthday with a debut at Café Carlyle on Tuesday, September 23. Hendricks’ iconic career spans nearly 50 years. -
Archie Shepp Talks John Coltrane, Impulse! Records and Free Jazz with Red Bull Music Academy
Jazz legend Archie Shepp recently sat down with Red Bull Music Academy to chat it up about working with John Coltrane, revolutionizing his sound and his implications on free jazz versus blues. -
Violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter Carnegie Hall 2014-15 Perspectives Artist Features Berlin Philharmonic, Sebastian Currier, Sir Andre Previn at Series Opening October 1
Violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter as Carnegie Hall's 2014-2015 Perspectives artist has curated a six-night concert series. Beginning on October 1, the Opening Night Gala will feature Sir Simon Rattle and the Berlin Philharmonic. The series will also include the U.S. Premiere of Sebastian... -
yMusic Release Andrew Norman's “Music In Circles” off 'Balance Problems' (New Amsterdam Records)
yMusic have released an excerpt of “Music In Circles” off of forthcoming sophomore effort , Balance Problems, due out September 30 on New Amsterdam Records. The Andrew Norman composition "Music In Circles" is a cornucopia of striking violins, territorial harmonies and a bass line that carries in the sound of seasonal change. -
Celebrate Sun Ra’s 100th Anniversary at Afro Punk Festival's "After Dark: The Beautiful Noise" at Brooklyn's Littlefield
In celebration of Sun Ra’s 100th (earthly) anniversary, Afro Punk Festival presents "Afro Punk After Dark: The Beautiful Noise" at Brooklyn club Littlefield on Saturday, August 23. The tribute will feature The Beautiful Noise including King Britt, Damon Bennett, Anthony Tidd and a few surprise guests. -
New York Yankee Bernie Williams' All-Star Band Meet & Greet Tickets Available for Paramount Theatre Performance
Premium Meet & Greet tickets for Bernie Williams and his All Star Band just became available. By purchasing premium price tier tickets in the first 4 rows for $100, you have the chance to meet the Yankee man himself after the show at the Paramount Theatre in Peekskill, NY. -
Classic Brit Award-Winning Saxophonist Amy Dickson Releases 'A Summer Place' on Sony Classical
Classic Brit Award-winning saxophonist Amy Dickson released A Summer Place on August 12 via Sony Classical. Australian-born, London-based Dickson has re-gifted us summers in the 1950s, '60s and '70s, taking the listener to a far off, well, modern-day sax paradise. -
Sir Peter Maxwell Davies Receives Companion of Honor from Queen Elizabeth II, Celebrates 80th Birthday with BBC Proms
On the heels of his Companion of Honor citation, Sir Peter Maxwell Davies will celebrate his 80th birthday with performances of Linguae Ignis, Revelation and Fall and A Mirror of Whitening Light as part of the BBC Proms. -
PBS to Air Violinist Itzhak Perlman, Cantor Yitzchak Meir Helfgot, Klezmer Conservatory Band and Rejoice Chamber Orchestra
PBS will air Violinist Itzhak Perlman and cantor Yitzchak Meir Helfgot performing the opening song “Yism’Khu (They Shall Rejoice)” backed by The Klezmer Conservatory Band and The Rejoice Chamber Orchestra on Thursday, August 28 at 9 pm. New Yorkers take note: Thirteen will air the program nearly a month later on Sunday, September 21 at 7pm on THIRTEEN, not PBS. -
'Defiant Requiem: Voices of Resistance' Recieves Two Emmy Nominations, Netflix Stream Verdi's "Requiem"
The documentary film Defiant Requiem: Voices of Resistance is nominated for two news and documentary Emmy awards for outstanding historical documentary long form and outstanding writing. -
Voting Now Open for Van Cilburn Amateur Piano Video Contest! [DEADLINE, August 15]
The Cliburn Amateur Piano Video Contest has opened voting for the 40 entrants in this year’s video competition to get access to the seventh Cliburn Amateur Competition in summer of 2016. Online voting will be open now through August 15 for the contest. Criteria includes amateur classical pianists age 35 who do not solely rely on their music as income byt rather tickle the ivories for fun. -
WATCH: Boston Symphony Orchestra Web Documentary, "New Tanglewood Tales: Backstage with Rising Artists," Episode Two
The second episode of the Boston Symphony Orchestra's behind-the-scenes web series “New Tanglewood Tales: Backstage with Rising Artists” continues their showcasing of fellows in residence at the BSO’s summer academy. Featured this go 'round: percussionist Jeffrey DeRoche, flutist Masha Popova, cellist Clare Monfredo and conductor Karina Canellakis. -
yMusic Release 'Balance Problems' on New Amsterdam Records with Sufjan Stevens, Nico Muhly, Timo Andres, Marcos Balter, Mark Dancigers [Tracklist, Tour, Trailer]
yMusic have announced plans to release their sophomore effort, 'Balance Problems,' via New Amsterdam Records--featuring compositions by Classicalite faves Sufjan Stevens, Nico Muhly and Timo Andres, as well as well as works by NOW Ensemble guitarist Mark Dancigers, Chicago timbralist Marcos Balter, Andrew Norman and Jeremy Turner--on September 30. -
Bay-Atlantic Symphony and Violinist Caroline Goulding to Perform Brahms, Verdi, Borodin, Sibelius at Atlantic City's Borgata on August 17
The flavors of Germany, Italy, Russia and Finland come to Atlantic City, New Jersey on August 17, featuring works by Brahms, Verdi, Borodin and Sibelius as performed by the Bay-Atlantic Symphony with Grammy-nominated violinist Caroline Goulding. -
Haydn, Mozart, Radiohead: Guitarist Jonny Greenwood 'Water' World Premiere with Australian Chamber Orchestra and Richard Tognetti in Dublin, Ireland on October 2
Following up on our report about Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood’s collaboration with the Australian Chamber Orchestra on a piece entitled Water, we finally bring news of when you can hear the work. Live and in-person. A composition for strings, piano and a South Asian... -
Thelonious Sphere Monk, III Talks Father Monk's 100th Birthday Plans and Denzel Washington Biopic
With three years to spare before his father's 100th birthday, Thelonious Sphere Monk III is already planning several celebrations. According to a recent interview with the Huffington Post, T.S. Monk, III is coordinating the Monk, Sr. centennial with International Jazz Day: -
Jerry Garcia Celebration with Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Warren Haynes at Inner Harbor's Pier Six Pavilion
Continuing its annual summer tour, the Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration (featuring Warren Haynes!) will head over from Meyerhoff Hall to Pier Six Pavilion in Baltimore on August 8 to jam down with Marin Alsop's Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. -
Jesus Christ Supersuit: Andrew Lloyd Webber‘s Really Useful Group Suing Co-Producer Michael Cohl’s Options Clause Entertainment Following Cancelation
In light of the cancellation of 'Jesus Christ Superstar' earlier this summer, Andrew Lloyd Webber‘s Really Useful Group will be suing co-producer Michael Cohl’s Options Clause Entertainment for what seems to be a loss in profit from ticket sales. -
President Barack Obama to Honor Brooklyn Academy of Music with National Medal of Arts
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle announced yesterday that the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) is the first institution to receive the National Medal of Arts, the highest award given to artists and arts patrons by the United States government. The National Medal -
Classicalite's Top 10 of 2013: Maria Jean Sullivan on Indie
"The Knife's 'Shaking the Habitual' is an electronic manifestation of both emotion and philosophy." -- Maria Jean Sullivan -
Jherek Bischoff's 'Composed, Featuring David Byrne and Zola Jesus,' Getting Two Live Shows at St. Ann's Warehouse in Brooklyn
Composer, performer, impresario and all-around new music polymath Jherek Bischoff will be featured during two upcoming shows at St. Ann's Warehouse to celebrate his latest album, 'Composed.' -
READ: South Africa’s Ladysmith Black Mambazo Reacts to Nelson Mandela Death
Madiba left us today, age 95, after a long battle with a liver infection. A key anti-apartheid fighter, Mandela spent 27 years in prison before becoming South Africa's first black president. Read the words of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, who joined Mandela in Norway to accept...
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