Hovenesian leaving Music Worcester – WORCESTER – Stasia B. Hovenesian is stepping down as executive director of Music Worcester Inc. after more than 38 years of leading the organization that oversees the Worcester Music Festival – the longest-running music festival of its kind in the country that has brought in orchestras from around the world – the Worcester Chorus and many other musical and educational activities in the community.
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Hovenesian leaving Music Worcester
Saturday, May 19th, 2012Music: Peter Serkin, Shanghai Quartet
Saturday, May 19th, 2012Music: Peter Serkin, Shanghai Quartet – It’s interesting how often folk music from one country can suggest an unlikely kinship with folk music from other, far-flung regions of the world. The more I listened to Bright Sheng’s Dance Capriccio for Piano and String Quartet on Thursday at the Freer Gallery — where it was given a handsomely played Washington premiere by pianist Peter Serkin and the Shanghai Quartet (the musicians for whom …
A Massive Food And Music Festival Is Taking Over Prospect Park This Weekend
Friday, May 18th, 2012A Massive Food And Music Festival Is Taking Over Prospect Park This Weekend – Duck hot dogs, donuts filled with foi-gras and a performance by The Roots.
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This Sunday’s Billboard Music Awards are Shazam-Enabled with the Music of Performers and Nominees
Friday, May 18th, 2012This Sunday’s Billboard Music Awards are Shazam-Enabled with the Music of Performers and Nominees – Shazam®, the world’s leading media discovery company today announced that this Sunday’s Billboard Music Awards will be Shazam-enabled to let fans experience more of their favorite artists.
Asia’s Entertainment Digerati and Music A-Listers Convene at the Week That Matters
Friday, May 18th, 2012Asia’s Entertainment Digerati and Music A-Listers Convene at the Week That Matters – Branded Ltd. today announced the return of three signature events– DigitalMatters, Music Matters and Music Matters Live from 22nd to 26th May 2012 in Singapore, inspiring dialogue
Music agenda: Kanye West and Jay-Z bring The Throne to Europe
Friday, May 18th, 2012Music agenda: Kanye West and Jay-Z bring The Throne to Europe – Coming up, American rappers Kanye West and Jay-Z bring their The Throne tour to Europe. Also, music fans head to Rabat, Morcco for Festival Mawazine.
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International Jazz Summer School & Music Festival, Sligo, Ireland. 24th-29th July 2012
Friday, May 18th, 2012International Jazz Summer School & Music Festival, Sligo, Ireland. 24th-29th July 2012 – SLIGO, Ireland, May 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ –One of the worlds most unique music festivals, Sligo Jazz Project (SJP) has announced a stellar 16-strong summer school faculty and jazz festival line up for …
Music Heritage District designation could help venues on Red River
Friday, May 18th, 2012Music Heritage District designation could help venues on Red River – AUSTIN — If Austin is the live music capital of the world, then Red River is close to ground zero. However, some venues fear future land development could push them out. That is why the Austin Music Commission is seeking help from the city. Austin's own Guns of Navarone performed at the Mohawk on Red River Thursday night. “Red River is the heart of the live music scene in Austin right now …
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Music Empowers Foundation Grant To Berklee City Music Will Fund "YOUTHBeat" Research Study
Thursday, May 17th, 2012Music Empowers Foundation Grant To Berklee City Music Will Fund "YOUTHBeat" Research Study – NEW YORK, May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Music Empowers Foundation announced today the presentation of a $75,000 check to Berklee College of Music's Berklee City Music Program. The payment represents the second half of a two-year $150,000 grant to Boston-based City Music. The grant was first announced in April 2011 as part of a joint initiative between Music Empowers Foundation and …