Saturday, March 25, 2006

Mozarts Birthday - Symphony, opera team up on Mozart festival finale (San Jose Mercury News)



Symphony, opera team up on Mozart festival finale (San Jose Mercury News)
Here we are in the big Mozart anniversary year, marking his 250th birthday, and, frankly, sometimes it feels like the tribute has gotten out of hand, with Mozart, and then more Mozart, on seemingly every program.
Happy Birthday Wolfgang! Le Royan Helps Celebrate Mozart's ... - LeRoy Pennysaver

Happy Birthday Wolfgang! Le Royan Helps Celebrate Mozart's ...
LeRoy Pennysaver, NY - Feb 20, 2006
Photo and caption by Weegie Yes, it is a Birthday Party and lst chair flautist Marjorie is helping celebrate Mozart s 250th An niversary. ...

Classical, Now Without the 300-Year Delay
New York Times - REMEMBER that Mozart concert you wanted to get to last month? No, not that one. (Or that one. Or those other 10 or 12.) The one with Lorin Maazel conducting the New York Philharmonic in the last three symphonies at Avery Fisher Hall. Well, that ...
Concert to celebrate city's birth (Aberdeen American News)
From staff reports Sunday's Aberdeen University/Civic Symphony is part of the city's celebration of its 125th birthday.

Mozarts Birthday - Symphony meets Mozart's demands (The Charlotte Observer)



Symphony meets Mozart's demands (The Charlotte Observer)
It generally takes something big to get Christof Perick to open his mouth from the stage. Three years ago, the start of the Iraq war did it; Perick voiced a neatly apolitical hope for the quick return of peace.
BSO marks Mozart's 250th birthday in style - Baltimore Sun

BSO marks Mozart's 250th birthday in style
Baltimore Sun, United States - 9 hours ago
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra's latest effort to keep the festivities going is a very attractive all-Mozart program that was to have been conducted by music ...

Boise Baroque Orchestra, Albertson College
Idaho Statesman - It seems like everything is coming up Mozart. No doubt in honor of the composer's 250th birthday, which is celebrated internationally this year. And Boise Baroque will not be left out, as pianist and Boise State University music professor Del ...
Out & About Happy birthday, Mozart (Contra Costa Times)
The Contra Costa Chamber Orchestra is among the many groups celebrating Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's 250th birthday this year. Highlights from CCCO's tribute concert this weekend include Mozart's "Marriage of Figaro" Overture, Wind Serenade in B flat, and Clarinet Concerto in A, featuring guest soloist Crystal Medina. As always, the chamber orchestra will be led by conductor Harvey Benstein.

Mozarts Birthday - Mozart's the Brightest Star for Eclipse Chamber Orchestra (Washington Post)



Mozart's the Brightest Star for Eclipse Chamber Orchestra (Washington Post)
The 250th anniversary of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's birthday continues, thank goodness. And on Sunday at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall, Washington's superb Eclipse Chamber Orchestra added some historical perspective to the ongoing celebration.
Happy Birthday Wolfgang! Le Royan Helps Celebrate Mozart's ... - LeRoy Pennysaver

Happy Birthday Wolfgang! Le Royan Helps Celebrate Mozart's ...
LeRoy Pennysaver, NY - Feb 20, 2006
Photo and caption by Weegie Yes, it is a Birthday Party and lst chair flautist Marjorie is helping celebrate Mozart s 250th An niversary. ...

Wolf Trap unveils summer season
Washington Times - The Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts celebrates its 35th summer season this year, and the guest list teems with old friends. It wouldn't be summer in Vienna without the likes of Lyle Lovett (Aug. 22), the Indigo Girls (July 19), Bonnie ...
Concert to celebrate Mozart's birthday (Daytona Beach News-Journal)
Sunday's concert by the Salzburg Chamber Soloists will celebrate the 250th birthday of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in the finest style possible: with an all-Mozart program and celebrated German soloist Andreas Klein at the keyboard, in the Piano Concerto No. 13 in C major.
Vocalists make 'Flute' magical - Baltimore Sun

Vocalists make 'Flute' magical
Baltimore Sun, United States - Mar 24, 2006
... Capping Maryland Hall's resident artists' celebration of composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's 250th birthday, the weekend performances of Die Zauberflote ...

Friday, March 24, 2006

Mozarts Birthday - Fleming celebrates Mozart (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)



Fleming celebrates Mozart (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Here's the problem, and it's not a problem you or I would have. Ren e Fleming, the gorgeously voiced opera star, loves to sing, and she grew up in a musical family, so it's been her whole life. She is in constant demand.
Mainly Mozart schedules free downtown programs - San Diego Union Tribune

Mainly Mozart schedules free downtown programs
San Diego Union Tribune, United States - 11 hours ago
CLASSICAL MUSIC: Expanding its offerings in honor of Mozart's 250th birthday year, Mainly Mozart will present a series of free weekday programs June 5-23 at ...

Symphony, opera team up on Mozart festival finale
San Jose Mercury News - Here we are in the big Mozart anniversary year, marking his 250th birthday, and, frankly, sometimes it feels like the tribute has gotten out of hand, with Mozart, and then more Mozart, on seemingly every program. But it didn't feel that way Sunday ...
School Days (East Hampton Independent)
Stella Maris The Stella Maris girls softball team has begun its practice schedule. The girls will be playing in the Catholic Middle School League again this year. The girls and boys basketball teams finished their seasons with the Hamptons Youth Athletic leagues.
RainShadow sings mostly Mozart - Port Townsend Leader


Port Townsend Leader
RainShadow sings mostly Mozart
Port Townsend Leader, WA - Mar 22, 2006
RainShadow Chorale celebrates the 250th birthday of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart with a concert titled Mostly Mozart at 7:30 pm both Wednesday and Thursday ...

Concert to celebrate city's birth
Aberdeen News - Sunday's Aberdeen University/Civic Symphony is part of the city's celebration of its 125th birthday. Robert Vodnoy, the director of the orchestra, has kept that anniversary in mind in preparing for the concert, which begins at 4 p.m. at the Johnson ...

Mozarts Birthday - Celebrating Mozart


Celebrating Mozart
Regina Leader-Post - It's the Regina Symphony Orchestra's "feel good" concert event of the year. No, I'm not talking about the "RSO Goes To The Oscars," good as it felt last Saturday, but our special two-concert festival this weekend marking the 250th anniversary of the

Festival marks Mozart's birthday
Tahoe Daily Tribune - Celebrate the 25th anniversary of Music in the Mountains and Amadeus Mozart's 250th birthday during the "Spring Fest" March 31 through April 9. All concerts are held inside the lovely candlelit Amaral Family Festival Center at the Nevada County

Out & About Happy birthday, Mozart
Contra Costa Times - The Contra Costa Chamber Orchestra is among the many groups celebrating Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's 250th birthday this year. Highlights from CCCO's tribute concert this weekend include Mozart's "Marriage of Figaro" Overture, Wind Serenade in B flat

EVENT: Guild presents 'The Magic of Mozart'
Herald-Dispatch - HUNTINGTON -- Hallmark never envisioned a "Belated Birthday" card this past due. On Saturday, the Musical Arts Guild will celebrate the 250th birthday of the child prodigy turned master composer -- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart -- in a concert featuring

Restaurant Roundup
Marco Island Sun Times - Near the intersection of Bald Eagle Drive and Collier Boulevard, you will find a little breakfast/lunch caf with a really cheerful attitude. The Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort has three restaurants, which cover all of the bases, from casual to

Concert to celebrate city's birth
Aberdeen News - Sunday's Aberdeen University/Civic Symphony is part of the city's celebration of its 125th birthday. Robert Vodnoy, the director of the orchestra, has kept that anniversary in mind in preparing for the concert, which begins at 4 p.m. at the Johnson

Thursday, March 23, 2006

Mozarts Birthday - Out & About Happy birthday, Mozart (Contra Costa Times)



Out & About Happy birthday, Mozart (Contra Costa Times)
The Contra Costa Chamber Orchestra is among the many groups celebrating Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's 250th birthday this year. Highlights from CCCO's tribute concert this weekend include Mozart's "Marriage of Figaro" Overture, Wind Serenade in B flat, and Clarinet Concerto in A, featuring guest soloist Crystal Medina. As always, the chamber orchestra will be led by conductor Harvey Benstein.
Church honors Mozart's birthday with 'Coronation' - Appleton Post Crescent

Church honors Mozart's birthday with 'Coronation'
Appleton Post Crescent, USA - Mar 11, 2006
In honor of Mozart's 250th birthday, Mozart's Mass in C Major "Coronation" will be performed at the 8:45 and 10:30 am services Sunday at the church's 724 E. ...

Symphony, opera team up on Mozart festival finale
San Jose Mercury News - Here we are in the big Mozart anniversary year, marking his 250th birthday, and, frankly, sometimes it feels like the tribute has gotten out of hand, with Mozart, and then more Mozart, on seemingly every program. But it didn't feel that way Sunday ...
Mozart's the Brightest Star for Eclipse Chamber Orchestra (Washington Post)
The 250th anniversary of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's birthday continues, thank goodness. And on Sunday at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall, Washington's superb Eclipse Chamber Orchestra added some historical perspective to the ongoing celebration.
In The Arts - Atlanticville

In The Arts
Atlanticville, NJ - 22 hours ago
... The concert will celebrate the 250th birthday of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and will feature Karen Lundry, soprano, and guest soloists Pamela Olsen, mezzo-soprano ...

Mozarts Birthday - Celebrating Mozart


Celebrating Mozart
Regina Leader-Post - It's the Regina Symphony Orchestra's "feel good" concert event of the year. No, I'm not talking about the "RSO Goes To The Oscars," good as it felt last Saturday, but our special two-concert festival this weekend marking the 250th anniversary of the

'Happy piece' wishes Mozart happy birthday
Daytona Beach News-Journal - When Andreas Klein and the Salzburg Chamber Soloists make their Daytona Beach debut March 19, it will include several firsts. The concert is Central Florida Cultural Endeavors' celebration of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's 250th birthday, at the new News

Restaurant Roundup
Marco Island Sun Times - Near the intersection of Bald Eagle Drive and Collier Boulevard, you will find a little breakfast/lunch caf with a really cheerful attitude. The Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort has three restaurants, which cover all of the bases, from casual to

Festival marks Mozart's birthday
Tahoe Daily Tribune - Celebrate the 25th anniversary of Music in the Mountains and Amadeus Mozart's 250th birthday during the "Spring Fest" March 31 through April 9. All concerts are held inside the lovely candlelit Amaral Family Festival Center at the Nevada County

HS choir tries to raise money to sing in Austria
Newsday - Raising more than $130,000 in 11 months would be a challenge for any group of high school students. For the Central Islip High School Concert Choir - students in an ethnically diverse, working-class community - the hurdle might seem extra high. But

Tuesday, March 21, 2006

Mozarts Birthday - Concert to celebrate Mozart's birthday (Daytona Beach News-Journal)



Concert to celebrate Mozart's birthday (Daytona Beach News-Journal)
Sunday's concert by the Salzburg Chamber Soloists will celebrate the 250th birthday of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in the finest style possible: with an all-Mozart program and celebrated German soloist Andreas Klein at the keyboard, in the Piano Concerto No. 13 in C major.
Church honors Mozart's birthday with 'Coronation' - Appleton Post Crescent

Church honors Mozart's birthday with 'Coronation'
Appleton Post Crescent, USA - Mar 11, 2006
In honor of Mozart's 250th birthday, Mozart's Mass in C Major "Coronation" will be performed at the 8:45 and 10:30 am services Sunday at the church's 724 E. ...

Restaurant Roundup
Marco Island Sun Times - Near the intersection of Bald Eagle Drive and Collier Boulevard, you will find a little breakfast/lunch caf with a really cheerful attitude. The Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort has three restaurants, which cover all of the bases, from casual to ...
Button's big, fat birthday party (Philly.com)
Adventure Aquarium is holding a party for Button the Hippo, with sing-alongs, face-painting, dancing the "hippo hustle," playing pin-the-tail-on-the-hippo, and even vegetarian "birthday cake" feedings.
This 'Magic Flute' is music to children's ears - Richmond Times Dispatch

This 'Magic Flute' is music to children's ears
Richmond Times Dispatch, VA - Mar 18, 2006
... the Theatre IV production was dreamed up as a tribute to Mozart's 250th birthday, which is ... "We explored doing a bio of his life, a la 'Amadeus,'" Miller recalls ...

Mozarts Birthday - Mozart's the Brightest Star for Eclipse Chamber Orchestra (Washington Post)



Mozart's the Brightest Star for Eclipse Chamber Orchestra (Washington Post)
The 250th anniversary of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's birthday continues, thank goodness. And on Sunday at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall, Washington's superb Eclipse Chamber Orchestra added some historical perspective to the ongoing celebration.
Celebration of Mozart's birthday on point - Baltimore Sun

Celebration of Mozart's birthday on point
Baltimore Sun, United States - Feb 17, 2006
... Ballet Theatre of Maryland was the second resident arts group scheduled to participate in the Hall's Mozart birthday celebration. ...

2005 Power of the Pen
Hamilton Spectator - No way Jose, I am not going in there. This is what I thought to myself as I looked up at the big, old, creepy-looking house I was obligated to enter. It was located on an eerie, deserted lane. See, it was Saturday and I was doing deliveries for ...
Mozart's the Brightest Star for Eclipse Chamber Orchestra (Washington Post)
The 250th anniversary of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's birthday continues, thank goodness. And on Sunday at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall, Washington's superb Eclipse Chamber Orchestra added some historical perspective to the ongoing celebration.
Mozart's the Brightest Star for Eclipse Chamber Orchestra - Washington Post

Mozart's the Brightest Star for Eclipse Chamber Orchestra
Washington Post, United States - 8 hours ago
The 250th anniversary of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's birthday continues, thank goodness. And on Sunday at the Rachel M. Schlesinger ...

Monday, March 20, 2006

Mozarts Birthday - Singing the praises of Mozart's music (Baltimore Sun)



Singing the praises of Mozart's music (Baltimore Sun)
Annapolis Opera's gala take on 'The Magic Flute' wraps up celebration of composer's life Eight-year-old Emily Harper stayed up past her bedtime to watch the full dress rehearsal of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's opera, The Magic Flute, which will be presented by the Annapolis Opera tonight and Sunday afternoon at the Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts.
Concerto of creative confections for Mozart's birthday - San Jose Mercury News

Concerto of creative confections for Mozart's birthday
San Jose Mercury News, USA - Feb 21, 2006
... The confectioner's creations of Mozart motifs are part of the yearlong 250th birthday celebrations for Austria's musical son. But ...

Make the most of your time (and money) in Europe
San Jose Mercury News - Each year as we update our European guidebooks, we're able to highlight major changes for travelers -- new museums, once-in-a-lifetime events, building closings and renovations, and tips for avoiding lines and crowds. This summer, Europe will go ...
Button's big, fat birthday party (Philly.com)
Adventure Aquarium is holding a party for Button the Hippo, with sing-alongs, face-painting, dancing the "hippo hustle," playing pin-the-tail-on-the-hippo, and even vegetarian "birthday cake" feedings.
'Lord of the Rings' musician visits Vilar - Vail Daily News

'Lord of the Rings' musician visits Vilar
Vail Daily News, CO - Mar 16, 2006
... stops, Sir James Galway teams up with his wife, Lady Jeanne Galway and the Polish Chamber Orchestra to celebrate the 250th birthday of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. ...

Mozarts Birthday - Mozart is all smiles this weekend (Rocky Mountain News)



Mozart is all smiles this weekend (Rocky Mountain News)
Smiles were everywhere Friday in a nearly full Boettcher Hall.
Great Performers at the Barbican Series 2006-7 Preview - musicOMH.com


musicOMH.com
Great Performers at the Barbican Series 2006-7 Preview
musicOMH.com, UK - 19 hours ago
... Sellars is bringing a festival to the Barbican in summer 2007, which originated this year as a commission from Vienna to celebrate Mozart's 250th birthday. ...

These Relevations Will Not Be Televised: Humor, with cleverness ...
Bowdoin Orient - Everybody loves a clown. Well, except for people who are paralyzed by fear at the mere mention of clowns (e.g. anyone who has seen the movie "Poltergeist" or heard of John Wayne Gacy, Jr.). Or people who think clowns are boring (e.g. anyone whose ...
Upcoming concert March 25 by the Bach Elgar Choir (Hamilton Mountain News)
The Bach Elgar Choir of Hamilton is very excited about its forthcoming concert on Saturday, March 25 which will be performed at Melrose United Church at 8:00 pm.
Austria goes all out for Mozart: TRIP OF THE WEEK - Asbury Park Press

Austria goes all out for Mozart: TRIP OF THE WEEK
Asbury Park Press, NJ - Mar 19, 2006
... Now his native Austria, which celebrates his 250th birthday this year, is bracing for a crush of several million Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart tourists. ...

Choral music society celebrates Mozart
Ashtabula Star-Beacon - ASHTABULA - The Ashtabula County Choral Music Society will present Its All Mozart! Concert, A 250th Birthday Celebration Sunday at Bethany Lutheran Church, 933 Mich Ave. at 4 p.m. It will include performances of choral, instrumental, and keyboard ...

Sunday, March 19, 2006

Mozarts Birthday - Oregon Pro Arte says happy birthday, Mozart (The Oregonian)



Oregon Pro Arte says happy birthday, Mozart (The Oregonian)
The Oregon Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra will mark Mozart's 250th birthday with a concert and cake at 7:30 p.m. Saturday in St. Anne's Chapel at Marylhurst University, 17600 S.W. Pacific Highway (Oregon 43).
Happy Birthday Wolfgang! Le Royan Helps Celebrate Mozart's ... - LeRoy Pennysaver

Happy Birthday Wolfgang! Le Royan Helps Celebrate Mozart's ...
LeRoy Pennysaver, NY - Feb 20, 2006
Photo and caption by Weegie Yes, it is a Birthday Party and lst chair flautist Marjorie is helping celebrate Mozart s 250th An niversary. ...

10 things to do this weekend
Crain's Chicago Business - CELEBRATE. The Lake Shore Symphony Orchestra pays homage to the master during HAPPY 250TH BIRTHDAY MOZART. The performance at the Northside College Preparatory High School will be followed with a serving of a birthday cake for the composer (and the ...
'Lord of the Rings' musician visits Vilar (Vail Daily)
BEAVER CREEK - As one of only two Colorado stops, Sir James Galway teams up with his wife, Lady Jeanne Galway and the Polish Chamber Orchestra to celebrate the 250th birthday of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Augsburg: "Germany s Mozart City" throws composer a 250th ... - TravelVideo.tv (press release)

Augsburg: "Germany s Mozart City" throws composer a 250th ...
TravelVideo.tv (press release) - Mar 14, 2006
... German Mozart City for its many connections to the famed composer and musician Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Augsburg will celebrate his 250th birthday in 2006 ...