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Metronaut, the AI Powered Classical Music Practice App, Has Been Named Among the Top 10 French Apps by Apple
The music accompaniment App Metronaut is selected to be featured in Apple's Crème de la Crème marketing campaign, celebrating the best French apps on the App Store. On this occasion, a new version of the App has been released, revealing a drastic change both in visual identity and navigation style. Read More
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Rediscover a Masterpiece With AYS' Performance of 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' in Concert
Maestro Carlos Izcaray conducts the American Youth Symphony in a live-to-picture performance of John Williams' Grammy-winning score for 'Raiders of the Lost Ark.' Watch the memorable escapades of Dr. Jones in this full-length film screening/concert event. Join us at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11. Read More
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American Youth Symphony and Pianist Vladimir Feltsman Presented by the LA Phil on March 25
At 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 25, the American Youth Symphony welcomes pianist Vladimir Feltsman for a one-of-a-kind performance at Walt Disney Concert Hall, as part of the LA Phil's Sounds About Town Concert Series. Read More
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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial in Concert to Be Performed by the American Youth Symphony at Royce Hall
At 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 19, Music Director Carlos Izcaray conducts the American Youth Symphony in a live performance of John Williams' Oscar, Grammy, and Golden Globe-winning score for E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial with a full screening of the classic, coming-of-age sci-fi adventure. Read More
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The American Youth Symphony's 53rd Season Features Exciting Contemporary Music and Beloved Masterworks
The American Youth Symphony's 2017-18 concert season includes a performance celebrating Leonard Bernstein's "Centennial," a concert in first-time collaboration with Human Rights Watch, a live-to-picture performance of "E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial," and much more. Read More
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Annual AYS Gala Features Concerto Competition Winner Rachel Ostler on Korngold's Violin Concerto, Along With Works by Mozart and Rachmaninoff, on April 22
The American Youth Symphony honors stalwart arts supporters Ruth Flinkman-Marandy & Ben Marandy, and the family of composer Erich Wolfgang Korngold in a concert featuring his cinematic violin concerto, preceding the annual benefit gala dinner. Read More
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American Youth Symphony Joins Forces with Rock Icon Steve Vai in a Concert Including His Original Works, as Well as the Rite of Spring and a Piece by Esa-Pekka Salonen
At 2pm on Saturday, March 11 the American Youth Symphony welcomes Steve Vai on-stage for a concert featuring compositions by Igor Stravinsky, Esa-Pekka Salonen, and Vai himself. Read More
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American Youth Symphony Receives Historic Million Dollar Gift from Peter Mandell and Sarah Coade Mandell
AYS Board Secretary Peter Mandell and Advisory Council Member Sarah Coade Mandell - known for founding The Mandell Collection of Southern California - donate largest gift in AYS history Read More
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Macalla 1916 to Tour Ireland at Easter
Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann has commissioned a major new work from composer Michael Rooney to commemorate Easter 1916. The Macalla 1916 Suite will be performed by the Comhaltas National Folk Orchestra of Ireland, a collection of over sixty of the finest young traditional and classical musicians from Ireland and the U.K. Read More
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Maestro James Conlon Conducts Annual AYS Gala Concert, April 1 at Royce Hall
The 7:30pm concert, preceding the annual AYS Gala Dinner, includes Shostakovich's Symphony No. 1, and Strauss' "Also Sprach Zarathustra", brought to life by the inspiring young musicians of the American Youth Symphony. Concert is presented free to the Los Angeles community. Read More
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American Youth Symphony & National Children's Chorus in West-Coast Premiere of Tan Dun's "Heaven Earth Mankind"
AYS and the National Children's Chorus will be led by Grammy Award-winning conductor David Alan Miller in the West-Coast premiere of Tan Dun's "Heaven Earth Mankind" at Walt Disney Concert Hall on March 13th. Read More
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Famed Violinist Robert McDuffie Joins AYS to Perform a Work Written for Him by Iconic Composer Philip Glass
Grammy-nominated violinist Robert McDuffie will join the American Youth Symphony as conductor and soloist for Philip Glass' "The American Four Seasons", at 7pm on February 20th, at UCLA's Royce Hall. Read More
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Orchestra Iowa Announces Jeffrey Collier as CEO
Orchestra Iowa announced today the appointment of Jeffrey Collier as their next Chief Executive Officer. Collier's appointment marks the successful conclusion of a national search. He is charged with leading the staff and operations, including 68 professional musicians who showcase their artistic excellence in more than 180 classical, ballet, opera, popular, chamber and educational performances each year. Read More
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2011 Messiah Sing-Along and Play-Along Concert
FanFaire Foundation Ushers in Holiday Season with Messiah Sing-Along and Play-Along Concerts December 2 and 4 at La Jolla's Neurosciences Institute Auditorium; Soloists Competition winners to sing solo arias with Greater San Diego Community Orchest Read More
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Illusionist Michael Grandinetti Creates Musical Magic With The Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra
Illusionist Michael Grandinetti teams up with the Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra to create an unforgettable evening of sights and sounds, featuring innovative visual illusions that have never been attempted before. Read More
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University of Chicago Department of Music Performs 19th-century German and Italian Operatic Masterpieces with International Guest Soloists at Annual Cathy Heifetz Memorial Concerts
Metropolitan Opera soprano Winifred Faix Brown and mezzo-soprano Jessye Wright are featured soloists with University of Chicago Symphony Orchestra, University Chorus, and Motet Choir to perform 19th-century German and Italian Operatic Masterpieces. Read More
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Youth Orchestra's Second Concert of Season "Allure of the Americas"
North Texas Youth Orchestra (NTYO) to hold "Allures of Americas" concert on February 20, 2011. This will be the second concert of the 2010-2011 Concert Season; NTYO recently awarded the Grace Note Award by the New Philharmonic Orchestra of Irving Read More
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FanFaire Foundation Ushers In Holiday Season With Messiah Sing-Along Concert December 3
FanFaire Foundation's holiday Messiah Sing-along concert launches community outreach program and gives audience unique opportunity to experience making music with full orchestra and winners of Inaugural Soloists' Competition Read More
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