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Volume 5, Number 23
Wednesday, June 26, 2002
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CLASSICAL NEWS
NYTimes.com on Alvarez & French Opera
"In Donizetti's "Ange si pur," from "La Favorite", he manages
the bel canto trick of wrapping heartbreak in tones of wounded
sweetness. His instrument is smooth yet robust, with a fine glow
to it."
-- NYTimes.com, 6/23/02
Read what Matthew Gurewitsch of NYTimes.com
has to say about Marcelo Alvarez's French Arias,
and his prophetic approach to opera.
Click here to read.
Listen to Alvarez's French Arias.
NY Concert Line-up for 2002-2003 Season
Grab those day planners, because it is going to be
a fantastic year for Sony Classical artists in the
Big Apple. Here's a start.
CARNEGIE HALL
Yefim Bronfman, piano
w/Gil Shaham, violin, and, Truls Mørk, cello
Repertoire TBD
Wednesday, October 23, 2002, 7:30pm
Emanuel Ax, piano
Repertoire TBD
Monday, December 16, 7:30pm
GREAT PERFORMERS
Itzhak Perlman, violin
Rohan De Silva, piano.
Wednesday December 11,2002 8:00pm
NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC
Jane Eaglen
Zubin Mehta
Wagner: Götterdämmerung (selections):
"Dawn and Siegfried's Rhine Journey,"
"Siegfried's Death and Funeral Music,"
"Immolation Scene" (with Subtitles)
R. Strauss: Don Juan (with Subtitles)
R. Strauss: Salome (selections): "Dance of the Seven Veils,"
Final Scene (with Subtitles)
Thur, Jan 16, 2003, 7:30 PM
Fri, Jan 17, 2003, 8:00 PM
Sat, Jan 18, 2003, 8:00 PM
Midori
Zubin Mehta
Webern: Im Sommerwind
Webern: Passacaglia, op. 1
Webern: Six Pieces, op. 6
Webern: Concerto, op. 24
Elgar: Violin Concerto
Wed, Jan 22, 2003, 7:30 PM
Thur, Jan 23, 2003, 7:30 PM
Fri, Jan 24, 2003, 2:00 PM
Sat, Jan 25, 2003, 8:00 PM
Yo-Yo Ma performs on "Letterman" & "Good Morning America"
Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble dazzled television
audiences around the country this week with music from
Silk Road Journeys: When Strangers Meet.
LISTEN to the FULL ALBUM at the VIP CLUB!
Edgar Meyer -- Meyer/Bottesini Concertos
"The most remarkable virtuoso... in the history
of his instrument (double bass)."
-- The New Yorker
Listen to his NEW recording with Yo-Yo Ma
& Joshua Bell!
Joshua Bell -- Beethoven/Mendelssohn Concertos
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COMING SOON
Salvatore Licitra -- The Debut -- July 2
OIN STORES, JULY 2: Salvatore Licitra -- The Debut
Discover opera's BIGGEST, RISING STAR, with special
offers from Sony Classical:
Visit the site.
IN STORES, JULY 2: Paramount's 90th Anniversary
Featuring music from Saving Private Ryan, Sunset
Boulevard, The Godfather, Raiders of the Lost
Ark, Braveheart, Double Indemnity,
Chinatown, and much more!!
Isaac Stern -- In Celebration and Tribute -- July 16
This CD is a lasting tribute and celebration of a tremendous
life, featuring never-before-seen photos, previously
unreleased material, including Bach Partita No. 1 for solo
violin -- Stern's only recording of the Bach Suites for
solo violin, and personal comments from some of the
world's greatest classical artists. This album is a must-have
for both Isaac Stern and consummate classical music
listeners. IsaacStern.com
Hairspray: Original Cast Album -- August 13
The cult classic comes to Sony Classical!! Come back
soon to hear the music and experience Hairspray
online.
"A 'Bye Bye Birdie' for the Age of Irony, this is a retro-pop
romp with wit, heart, a social conscienceÉa new score... that
really makes you want to go dance in the streets."
-- Seattle Times, June 2002
Ryuichi Sakamoto -- Casa -- August 20
Come back soon to hear the Bossa Nova of legendary Brazilian
composer Tom Jobim ("GIRL FROM IMPANEMA") as played
by Sakamoto and friends. An unforgettably sultry album that
recalls the work of Getz and Gilberto. Expect heavy rotation.
Glenn Gould's Goldberg Variations 3 CD Set -- September 3
In honor of the 70th anniversary of pianist Glenn Gould's birth
Sony Classical is releasing a deluxe 3 CD set of The Complete
Goldberg Variations!! Come back soon for more information.
Visit the artist site.
Mario Frangoulis -- Sometimes I Dream -- September 17
Listen to "Vincero Perdero" and signup for giveaways,
tour dates, a chance to meet, and more information about
Mario's international debut Sometimes I Dream.
MarioFrangoulis.com
Aselin Debison -- Sweet is the Melody -- October 8
From the heart of Nova Scotia comes the debut album of
11-year old wunderkind Aselin Debison. Visit her website
to PREVIEW the ALBUM and to sign-up for the latest news
and future contest information.
Aselin.com
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CONTEST
Win Star Wars: Episode II CDs, T-Shirts, & Posters
Guess the clip and win. It's that easy. Cinema.com is giving
away 10 CDs, T-Shirts, and Posters. Contest ends on July 1, 2002.
Enter now!!
Win a Yo-Yo Ma Plays the Music of John Williams CD
Guess the clip and win. It's that easy. Contest ends July 9, 2002.
Enter now!!
Win an Autographed John Williams (Guitar) The Magic Box CD
CONTEST ENDS July 31, 2002. To enter, please write to
GIVEAWAY@GUITARSALON.COM.
Listen to the Classical Brit nominated album now!
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LIVE
Yo-Yo Ma & Silk Road Ensemble at the Folklife Festival
See Yo-Yo Ma
perform with the Silk Road Ensemble
at the 2002 Smithsonian Folklife Festival (FREE) in
Washington D.C. at the National Mall June 26-30 &
July 3-7. An event not to be missed!!
Visit the Smithsonian website for more info.
Listen to the album now!
Official Silk Road Project website:
SilkRoadProject.org
Also, listen to Yo-Yo's conversation with Weekend Edition's
Scott Simon.
Listen Here!
For other Sony Classical Artist Tour Dates,
CLICK HERE!
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