by about thirty years! IU, as old timers will recall, is where the Society got rolling in 1973, where Mary and I got married (1974), and where MR visited for
a film studies conference (1977). The enormous music school boasted fielded five symphony orchestras, of which the IU Philharmonic (blending top students and
faculty) was the foremost. There were also six major opera productions every year (Parsifal was a specialty!), with cheap seats available in a
spectacular new state-of-the art theater. This should be good. I wish I could go back tonight.
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Posts: 108 (02/18/09 17:57:54) |
What a pleasure to hear and see this outstanding performance live on the web (more or less - the video and audio both kept cutting out and stalling and
skipping around - but I don't have the fastest web connection in the world!). Thanks to Hank for alerting us about the webcast. The real thrill, however,
was to see all these impressionable young musicians being introduced to Rozsa - many of them no doubt for the first time - on such a high level. It is SO
important that the next generation of players and conductors know about this great music, and IU is, of course, one of our country's finest and most
prestigious schools (thus the ability to attract conductors such as Slatkin) and I'm sure many new Rozsaphiles were created by this experience!
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Posts: 579 (02/18/09 18:10:47) |
Wonderful energetic playing. Lovely rendition I thought. I kept the stream on low and wasn't bothered with freezing. On the associated chat programme I was
able to enlighten some listeners about the composer of these "gorgeous' pieces. A few more converts hopefully and some more visitors to the site. PS
last news is they are going to put it up 'on demand' if they can secure rights.
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Posts: 1666 (02/22/09 11:37:43) |
Jon Burlingame, of Variety and the Film Music Society, has a piece in the Los Angeles Times today (Sunday 2/22) previewing this
Thursday's concert, which includes the "Parade of the Charioteers" and the Variations movement from the Sinfonia concertante. Excerpts:
"Hollywood composers of the generation of Korngold and Rózsa and Herrmann were stigmatized," explains festival artistic advisor Joseph Horowitz. "Only now can they receive a fair hearing as composers for film or for concert music." The program, to be given on the 26, 27th, and 29th at the Orange County Arts Center, includes concert and film scores by Rozsa, Herrmann, and Korngold as well as a premiere of James Newton Howard's first work for the concert hall -- a development that MR would surely have encouraged. Film Music Society members receive a discount. |
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Posts: 1668 (02/24/09 07:34:15) |
http://www.soundtrack.net/news/article/?id=1289
Good stuff in this press release. Thanks to Steve Vertlieb for pointing it out. |
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March concert performances | ||
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March 2cnd 2009. California, USA. American Composers Festival. Cinema to Symphony: How Movies
Become Music. The Pacific Symphony Orchestra. Samueli Theater.
Rozsa Toccata Capricciosa for solo cello Korngold Songs for Baritone and Piano (with film clips from "The Sea Hawk") Chihara Minidoka for Clarinet, Viola, Harp and Percussion (with film clips from "Farewell to Manzanar") Herrmann Souvenirs du Voyage for Clarinet and String Quartet Details -------------------------------------- March 6 and March 7 2009. Texas, USA. Lubbock Symphony Orchestra. Film music concert. JARRE 'Lawrence of Arabia': Overture ROzsA 'Ben Hur': Love Theme ELFMAN 'Batman': The Batman Theme KILAR 'Bram Stoker's Dracula': The Brides (world concert premiere) SHORE/arr.Whitney 'Lord of the Rings': Suite BRUCKNER Symphony no. 6 http://www.lubbocksymphonyorchestra.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=175&Itemid=24 10th & 11th & 12 March 2009. Switzerland.
Saturday 14th March 2009. Kingston Philharmonia. (Kingston Parish Church). Film Music.
Saturday - March 14, 2009. "Hollywood Spectacular" John Strickler, Conductor. Arlan: Selections from the Wizard of Oz. Rozsa: Parade of Charioteers from Ben Hur. Steiner: Selections from Gone with the Wind. Details March 18th & 19th 2009. Finland. Rózsa, Miklós: Sinfonia concertante Op 29. Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, cond. Okko Kamu Helsinki, Finlandia Hall. Scource B&H March 21st 22cnd 2009. USA. Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. 71 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY. Rozsa - Violin Concerto. Conductor Alvaro Cassuto. The concert begins with the sparkling Fandango by Portugese composer Luis de Freitas Branco followed by Rozsa's lyrical Violin Concerto featuring renowned violinist Robert McDuffie. The program concludes with Mendelssohn's Symphony No.5, "The Reformation" Details Orchestra announcement March 25 2009. 8.30pm. France. Concerto For String Orchestra, Op 17 (1943) by Miklós Rózsa as well as works by Bartok and Stravinski. This concert will be performed by the Ensemble Prometheus 21 in Paris, Salle Gaveau. Information on the Ensemble Prometheus 21 and the concert will be available on the website www.ensembleprometheus21.com at the end of February. |
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Frank DeWald |
Zuckerman returns to the fold | ||
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Posts: 109 (03/04/09 11:02:25) |
Not to be overlooked on the "Newsbrief" section of the home page - the announcement that Pinchas Zuckerman will be playing the Sinfonia Concertante next season in Toronto: http://www.nac-cna.ca/en/whatson/results.cfm?EventID=5832. Zuckerman was, of course, the dedicatee of the Viola Concerto, but has tended to neglect the work (and Rozsa in general) since its premiere. The news that he is returning to play Rozsa (albeit a different work - and on a different instrument!) is good news indeed! |
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In the pink-y | ||
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Posts: 31 (03/05/09 13:00:07) |
Yes, I too noticed this incredible piece of news in the upcoming performances column.......absolutely amazing! What a turnaround by someone who, having so
successfully premiered the Viola Concerto exactly 25 years ago, promptly seemed to go on and forget all about it, let alone record it (which of course he
should and could have easily done). And so we were left thinking he really only did it as a sort of favour for his mentor, Gregor Piatigorsky..........well, it
has taken a long time to hopefully prove us all wrong.
One of the most brilliant violists/violinists of his time, Pinky (as he is known) might well feel it is time to put matters right; might he now even record a CD containing the Viola Concerto and the Double Concerto he is to play currently......? It's a great thought to conjur with, but sadly I feel it may go the same way as the disappearing rabbit......into oblivion! |
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Live concert stream 12th | ||
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The above mentioned Zurich concert (where Gilad Karni is lead Violist) of the Sinfonia Concertante appears set to be broadcast on internet and radio live on
the 12th March. (Thursday) 7 pm gmt. 8pm European and for you lot in USA round midday or 1pm depending which coast. I tried the link today and it seems to be
working well though its only audio. http://www.worldtvradio.com/radiotv/stations/station05306.htm
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Adds of March | ||
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Posts: 590 (03/09/09 03:34:43) |
March 13 14 15 2009. THE Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) will present classic symphonic
scores from Oscar-nominated movies. Includes Ben-Hur. Friday and Saturday at 8.30pm and Sunday at 3pm, at Dewan Filharmonik Petronas, KLCC, Jalan Ampang,
Kuala Lumpur. Richard Kaufman will conduct. Details
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Posts: 1943 (03/09/09 10:01:14) |
For those in Ireland .... though flights from the UK are cheapo at the moment ....
I think this is already on the Rozsa Society's upcoming concerts page: RTÉ CO at the movies-The Greatest Story Ever Told BOOK NOW RTÉ Concert Orchestra The Occasional Singers David Brophy conductor Hollywood's version of the bible and other inspirational stories has always been of epic proportions as have the musical scores that accompany them. It's a fitting tribute this Easter to celebrate this magnificent genre. Tonight the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, under Principal Conductor David Brophy, perform classic music from The Ten Commandments, Samson and Delilah, Quo Vadis, The Robe, Jesus of Nazareth, King of Kings and the larger than life 'Parade of the Charioteers' from Ben Hur to name but a few. Saturday 4 April, 8pm National Concert Hall Tickets: €22, €27, €33, €38 (concessions available) Booking: 01 417 0000 www.nch.ie |
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John Fitzpatrick |
Access? | ||
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Posts: 1673 (03/11/09 06:29:31) |
This link gets a "World Tuner" but how do you find this particular broadcast?
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Posts: 1944 (03/11/09 10:14:50) |
http://www.worldtvradio.com/radiotv/stations/station05306.htm
If you look at the table in the bottom right of the page, there is a band that says 'Tune In'. Click on the 'Launch Station' button at the appropriate time.
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Tonhalle concert | ||
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Posts: 35 (03/12/09 11:34:24) |
Heard it!....or most of it, I switched on before 7pm but it had started already!
Seems a fine performance and condutor Zinman well up to the furious rhythms of the 3rd movement. Soloists seemed also to be fine I felt. Thanks for the warning of this online broadcast Hank!! I hope others also heard it....... |
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Posts: 1946 (03/12/09 11:57:29) |
I caught only the last movement, but I felt that the best rendering of the piece that I've heard.
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Posts: 249 (03/12/09 15:06:35) |
Likewise - thanks for the link Hank, but I had a prior appointment, so I'm afraid I missed all of it. Pity the broadcast could not have been re-played.
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Posts: 591 (03/12/09 16:54:10) |
I caught the whole broadcast but I had logged in 15 min early. The Rozsa segment started earlier than was given on the Breitkopf & Hatell site. Quite a
good performance I thought.
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No Voyage for Sinbad | ||
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Posts: 592 (03/13/09 03:16:48) |
I have received confirmation that the Golden Voyage piece will not now be included in the Kingston Philharmonia concert tomorrow. (sat)
The run down for the remainder of March is as follows March 14 15 2009. The Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) will present classic symphonic scores from Oscar-nominated movies. Includes Ben-Hur. Friday and Saturday at 8.30pm and Sunday at 3pm, at Dewan Filharmonik Petronas, KLCC, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur. Richard Kaufman will conduct. Saturday - March 14, 2009. Kansas. Washburn University. Topeka Symphony."Hollywood Spectacular" John Strickler, Conductor. Rozsa: Parade of Charioteers from Ben Hur. . Arlan: Selections from the Wizard of Oz. Steiner: Selections from Gone with the Wind. Elfman: Music from Spider-man. Bernstein: Suite from To Kill a Mockingbird. Silvestri: Forrest Gump Suite and Wieniawski: Concerto #2 for Violin, Mvt. 1. March 18th & 19th 2009. Finland. Rózsa, Miklós: Sinfonia concertante Op 29. Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, cond. Okko Kamu Helsinki, Finlandia Hall. Scource B&H March 21st 22cnd 2009. USA. Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. 71 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY. Rozsa - Violin Concerto. Conductor Alvaro Cassuto. The concert begins with the sparkling Fandango by Portugese composer Luis de Freitas Branco followed by Rozsa's lyrical Violin Concerto featuring renowned violinist Robert McDuffie. The program concludes with Mendelssohn's Symphony No.5, "The Reformation" March 25 2009. 8.30pm. France. Concerto For String Orchestra, Op 17 (1943) by Miklós Rózsa as well as works by Bartok and Stravinski. This concert will be performed by the Ensemble Prometheus 21 in Paris, Salle Gaveau. Information on the Ensemble Prometheus 21 and the concert will be available on the website www.ensembleprometheus21.com. See Concerts
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Posts: 593 (03/15/09 17:45:55) |
March 16 2009.Torino,Italy. Spellbound. Music of Charles Gounod, Bernard Herrmann and Miklós Rózsa from films, with projection of cinematographic
sequences.Antonio Ballista conducting Filarmonica '900 In collaboration with The National museum of the Cinema.
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April Concerts | ||
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Posts: 595 (03/25/09 01:02:04) |
3 April till 1 May. Germany. A series of concerts is scheduled to be performed by the Klassik Radio
Pops Orchestra (Players from the Prague Philharmonic) conducted by Nic Raine. It is expected that each concert will contain Rózsa's El Cid.
03. April 2009 Würzburg, Frankoniasaal im Congress Centrum 04. April 2009 Frankfurt, Alte Oper 05. April 2009 Berlin, Tempodrom 06. April 2009 Stuttgart, Palladium Theater 16. April 2009 Hamburg, Laeiszhalle 18. April 2009 Augsburg, Kongresshalle 19. April 2009 Nürnberg, Meistersingerhalle 25. April 2009 Regensburg, Audimax 01. May 2009 München, Philharmonie im Gasteig. Programme
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