Described as a ‘sacred trilogy’, Berlioz’s oratorio CD by London Orchestra L’enfance du Christ began as a short piece called Shepherds’ Farewell. It tells the story of the birth of Jesus and the journey of the Holy Family as they escape Bethlehem and head across Egypt to the city of Saïs. Unlike many of the composer’s more flamboyant works, it is an exquisite and gentle composition scored for relatively small forces.
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Fort Worth Opera conductor Asher Fisch will sign copies of the Melba recording of Der Ring des Nibelungen prior to the Friday, August 17, performance of Wagner’s Flying Dutchman at McCaw Hall.
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Sir Paul McCartney released his 21st solo album 'Memory Almost Full' under Starbucks' Hear Music recording label. Music critics, press and fans warmly welcomed the CD and called it "vibrant" and "romantic".
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The Philadelphia Orchestra's fourth release with Ondine Records is the first recording showcasing the Kimmel Center's new Fred J. Cooper Memorial Organ. The live recording was taken from the organ's criticallyacclaimed inaugural concerts in May 2006, and highlights the sonic splendor of the largest organ in a U.S. concert hall.
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The Philadelphia Orchestra's fourth release with Ondine Records is the first recording showcasing the Kimmel Center's new Fred J. Cooper Memorial Organ. The live recording was taken from the organ's criticallyacclaimed inaugural concerts in May 2006, and highlights the sonic splendor of the largest organ in a U.S. concert hall.
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Seattle Symphony and Starbucks Entertainment announced the release of an exciting CD of new works inspired by the masterpieces of the past and commissioned and recorded by Gerard Schwarz and the Seattle Symphony. The new CD, titled "Echoes,"Â will be released today at Starbucks Company-operated locations in Western Washington and online at www.starbucks.com/hearmusic.
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American Conservatory Theater(A.C.T.) Artistic Director Carey Perloff today announced the arrival of the original cast recording of the Bertolt Brecht/Kurt Weill musical comedy Happy End. Showcasing the entire cast and orchestra from the show, conducted by musical director Constantine Kitsopoulos, A.C.T.'s original cast recording retails for $18.98 and will be available beginning January 30 in record stores, on Amazon.com, via A.C.T.'s website, act-sf.org, and in the lobby of American Conservatory Theater.
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Celine Dion is currently working on a new French-language album, which is scheduled to be released in France and other French speaking countries in May 2007.
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The Windsor Symphony Orchestra conducted by music director John Morris Russell has just released its second commercial CD -- "Peter and the Wolf & Last Minute Lulu"Â. The story of Peter and the Wolf and the musical voices which tell Prokofiev's classic tale have captured children's imaginations for generations.
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Apple's sales at online music store iTunes Music Store decrease during the first 6 months of 2006.
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