Rattle and Berlin: Better together
Sat, 28 Nov 2009 08:15:00 GMT
Berlin Philharmonic, the West German ensemble he had led for 35 years and made into the most brilliant orchestra the world had ever known. In July, he died. On Nov. 9, the Berlin Wall came down. Then, on Christmas Day, Leonard Bernstein, Karajan's old
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Bandsmen from RAF at Congress
Fri, 27 Nov 2009 20:41:00 GMT
alongside them will be the RAF Squadronaires, one of the UK's top big bands, plus the Salon Orchestra, six musicians who bring a stringed element to the evening. Dad's Army star Ian Lavender will be introducing the programme, conducted by Squadron Leader
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Meridian symphony plays holiday classics
Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:04:00 GMT
Celebrate the holidays with this community orchestra next week as they play a selection of enduring holiday and winter classics. The program includes "'Twas the Night Before Christmas," by Bill Holcombe, "Winter" from Vivaldi's
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Classic music by candlelight
Thu, 26 Nov 2009 19:32:00 GMT
London Concertante is one of the country's leading chamber orchestras and now in its 19th season. The orchestra's performances have mesmerised audiences from the Barbican, Queen Elizabeth Hall and Royal Opera House to venues throughout the UK. They are
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