Topic: BIOS New
Praised by the critics for her fiery temperament, exceptional charisma and great command of her instrument in the romantic and modern repertoires, as well as for the elegance, subtlety and intelligence of her classical interpretations, French-Brazilian pianist Juliana Steinbach is one of the most gifted artists of the young generation.

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Topic: SITEseeing
ACMA was founded in 2007; we provide opportunities for the non-professional (but dedicated) classical musician to perform and network with fellow amateurs. Our members gather monthly in Manhattan to perform short classical pieces in front of an appreciative, supportive audience of fellow amateurs. Rather than focus on technical perfection, ACMA emphasizes the need for meaningful, inspired performances that are mutually satisfying for audience and performer alike. It is our mission to broaden the perception of classical music as a universal art form. I feel that many classical music students would greatly benefit from exposure to performance opportunities, as well as networking with a group of like-minded (and friendly) colleagues. Our website is: www.nycclassical.com.

Topic: MUSIClassical CONCERT
MOZART: Concerto for Flute and Harp in C k 299; Karlheinz Zoeller, flute; Nicanor Zabaleta, harp; Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Ernst Marzendorfer, cond. Available Recordings

[image]HANDEL: Sonata in a, op 4; Christian Larde, flute; Turibio Santos, guitar
Handel web links | Available Recordings

WAGNER: Rienzi Overture; Minnesota Orchestra, Neville Marriner, cond. Available Recordings

PUCCINI: O mio babbino caro Gianni Schicchi; John Bayless (arr.) piano Available Recordings

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Topic: NEW BOOKS
In "The Great Transformation of Musical Taste," William Weber traces the development of the musical canon we revere today – music, for the most part, composed by creative geniuses long dead. Audiences today prefer old works to new. How did this change come about?...MORE | SHOP William Weber

Topic: MUSIClassical CONCERT
MOZART: Violin Concerto No 4 in D, k218; Pinchas Zukerman, violin; English Chamber Orchchestra, Daniel Barenboim, cond. NOTES Available Recordings

MOZART: Piano Concerto No 21 in C, k 467; Robert Casadesus, piano; Cleveland Orchestra, George Szell, cond. NOTES Available Recordings

Mozart on the Web | PODCAST

Topic: 2008 Anniversaries
17 MAY 1908 Birth of English bass David FRANKLIN in London. d-Worchester, 22 OCT 1973. Debut as Commendatore in Don Giovanni 1936. Teachers were Ursula Nettleship, Jani Strasser. Pupils were Richard Van Allan, Dennis Wicks. Created Mars in Olympians (Bliss).

Topic: MILESTONES 2008
Wayne Conner, 79, a noted singer, educator and broadcaster, died Friday, 9 MAY 2008, in Philadelphia after a brief illness. For 30 years, Mr. Conner produced and hosted two radio programs -- "Singer's World" and "Collector's Corner" -- heard across the United States on the National Public Radio network. For 12 years, he produced and hosted "The Sunday Opera" on WHYY-FM in Philadelphia. In recent years, he hosted operatic broadcasts from the Academy of Vocal Arts on WRTI-FM. MORE

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Topic: 2008 Anniversaries
1808 Birth of Irish singer, violinist and composer of light operas Michael William BALFE in Dublin. d-Rowney Abbey, Hertfordshire, 20 OCT 1870. 1908 Birth of Swedish composer Lars-Erik LARSSON, in Akarp. d- Hälsingborg, 27 DEC 1986.

Topic: NEWS performers
Soprano Leontyne Price, conductor James Levine, composer Carlisle Floyd and administrator Richard Gaddes will be the initial recipients of the National Endowment for the Arts Opera Honors. The awards, patterned after the NEA Jazz Masters honors that were established in 1982, will be handed out during a ceremony Oct. 31 at the Harman Center for the Arts in Washington. Speaking at a news conference to announce the prizes, tenor Placido Domingo said he hopes it's a step toward establishing "the Oscars of the opera."

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Topic: MILESTONES 2008
Turkish soprano Leyla Gencer, 79, who made her career at Italy's famed La Scala opera house, died Friday [9 MAY 2008] of respiratory problems and heart failure at her home in Milan, a Turkish arts foundation announced.