Event Category: Lectures & Broadcasts

The New York Philharmonic Pre-Concert Insight Lectures Wednesday, November 11, 2015, 6:30 PM Thursday, November 12, 2015, 6:30 PM Friday, November 13, 2015, 6:30 PM Saturday, November 14, 2015,  7:00 PM Tuesday, November 17, 2015, 6:30 PM Information and tickets available through the New York Philharmonic 212-875-5656 or www.nyphil.org

The New York Philharmonic Pre-Concert Insight Lectures: Tuesday, December 15, 2015, 6:30 PM Wednesday, December 16, 2015,  6:30 PM Thursday, December 17, 2015, 6:30 PM Friday Morning, December 18, 2015, 10:00 AM Saturday, December 19, 2015, 6:30 PM Information and tickets available through the New York Philharmonic 212-875-5656 or www.nyphil.org

Scalerica d’oro, for cello and middle Eastern percussion, was commissioned in 2012 by the Shearith Israel League, for premiere by cellist Regina Mushaba at the historic Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue of the City of New York. Scalerica d’oro combines Middle Eastern percussion patterns, based on Arabic rhythmic modes with melodies and gestures of the Jewish Mediterranean, They interact and exuberantly engage to create an exhilarating vision of hope, joy and reconciliation. The final rousing song quoted in the work refers to “Abram Avino,” Abraham, the father of both Arabs and Jews. VIVA 21ST CENTURY – 24-HOUR PLUS – INTERNATIONAL EDITION – LIVE WPRB RADIO BROADCAST with Marvin Rosen Classical Discoveries will present its 11th* Day Long Marathon and the 10th totally devoted to music composed in the 21st century. * This is the third year the Marathon will run 25 hours This year Classical Discoveries is celebrating the 75th Anniversary […]