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Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Monday, November 24, 2008
Get ready for a rich, resonant Handel's Messiah
"Every conductor has a "Messiah" story.
Thomas Wilkins still talks about the one he conducted in college."
To read the rest of John Pitcher's story in the Omaha World-Herald, click here.
Get your tickets to Handel's Messiah!
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Vivaldi verdict
The Omaha World-Herald's John Pitcher reviewed Friday's performance of Vivaldi's Four Seasons. Read his review here...
For tickets, call 342-3560 or visit us at www.omahasymphony.org.
For tickets, call 342-3560 or visit us at www.omahasymphony.org.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Thomas on Handel's Messiah
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Here Thomas discusses Handel's Messiah in 2 parts...
In part 1, learn more about why this piece is so special.
In part 2, learn why people stand during the famous "Hallelujah" chorus.
Here Thomas discusses Handel's Messiah in 2 parts...
In part 1, learn more about why this piece is so special.
In part 2, learn why people stand during the famous "Hallelujah" chorus.
Vivaldi violinist shares concert insight
Read all about it!
The Omaha World-Herald's John Pitcher talks to guest artist Margaret Batjer about her instrument and this weekend's Vivaldi's Four Seasons concert.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Bring canned food to upcoming concerts...
LOCAL PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATIONS PARTNER WITH
CONAGRA FOODS TO SUPPORT THE OMAHA FOOD BANK
ConAgra Foods Arts for the Holidays Celebration Begins November 21
The Omaha Symphony, Omaha Performing Arts, and Opera Omaha are proud to announce the kick off of the ConAgra Foods Arts for the Holidays Celebration on Friday, November 21, 2008. This collaborative event is sponsored by ConAgra Foods and will feature a food drive at the Holland Performing Arts Center and Orpheum Theater. Patrons are encouraged to bring canned food and other non-perishable items to both venues when attending any performance through December 31, 2008. All donations will support The Food Bank of Omaha.
“Hunger is an issue that affects millions of Americans across the country, including more than 300,000 people in the Heartland who benefit from The Food Bank and the more than 50,000 people in Douglas County who live below the poverty line,” said Kori Reed, executive director, ConAgra Foods Foundation. “As part of our Shine the Light on Hunger campaign, during Omaha’s Holiday Lights Festival, we are proud to collaborate with our community arts organizations to raise more food and funds for The Food Bank, ultimately making a difference in the fight against hunger.”In addition to the collection of canned food and other non-perishable items, informational exhibits promoting awareness about child hunger and nutrition will also be displayed at both the Holland Performing Arts Center and Orpheum Theater.
CONAGRA FOODS TO SUPPORT THE OMAHA FOOD BANK
ConAgra Foods Arts for the Holidays Celebration Begins November 21
The Omaha Symphony, Omaha Performing Arts, and Opera Omaha are proud to announce the kick off of the ConAgra Foods Arts for the Holidays Celebration on Friday, November 21, 2008. This collaborative event is sponsored by ConAgra Foods and will feature a food drive at the Holland Performing Arts Center and Orpheum Theater. Patrons are encouraged to bring canned food and other non-perishable items to both venues when attending any performance through December 31, 2008. All donations will support The Food Bank of Omaha.
“Hunger is an issue that affects millions of Americans across the country, including more than 300,000 people in the Heartland who benefit from The Food Bank and the more than 50,000 people in Douglas County who live below the poverty line,” said Kori Reed, executive director, ConAgra Foods Foundation. “As part of our Shine the Light on Hunger campaign, during Omaha’s Holiday Lights Festival, we are proud to collaborate with our community arts organizations to raise more food and funds for The Food Bank, ultimately making a difference in the fight against hunger.”In addition to the collection of canned food and other non-perishable items, informational exhibits promoting awareness about child hunger and nutrition will also be displayed at both the Holland Performing Arts Center and Orpheum Theater.
Monday, November 17, 2008
Keeping Score!
Have you ever felt lost at a symphony concert? Like you didn't know what to listen for? Like you didn't understand the piece's background?
Well, we're trying something new this weekend for the Vivaldi's Four Seasons concert, called "Keeping Score," designed to help you find more meaning in the music!
It's the brainchild of guest conductor Michael Christie. "Keeping Score" is a short, easy to follow “real time” guide to the music being performed, including brief notations about the composer’s intentions and the orchestra’s interpretation of the music. Keeping Score was created to give the listener immediate information about the piece of music being played as the performance occurs. Descriptive terms are used to assist the listener in identifying musical gestures and pointing out extra-musical ideas the composer is trying to express in the music. Musical terminology is translated and briefly explained. To allow each audience member the opportunity to enjoy the performance in his or her own way, the numbers corresponding to those in this program are discreetly projected above the orchestra.
Get your tickets to this interactive concert here. Then check out the insert in your program and look for the numbers projected above the orchestra... sync them up and voila! We hope this adds to your concert experience. Let us know!
Well, we're trying something new this weekend for the Vivaldi's Four Seasons concert, called "Keeping Score," designed to help you find more meaning in the music!
It's the brainchild of guest conductor Michael Christie. "Keeping Score" is a short, easy to follow “real time” guide to the music being performed, including brief notations about the composer’s intentions and the orchestra’s interpretation of the music. Keeping Score was created to give the listener immediate information about the piece of music being played as the performance occurs. Descriptive terms are used to assist the listener in identifying musical gestures and pointing out extra-musical ideas the composer is trying to express in the music. Musical terminology is translated and briefly explained. To allow each audience member the opportunity to enjoy the performance in his or her own way, the numbers corresponding to those in this program are discreetly projected above the orchestra.
Get your tickets to this interactive concert here. Then check out the insert in your program and look for the numbers projected above the orchestra... sync them up and voila! We hope this adds to your concert experience. Let us know!
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