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Academy of St. Martin in the Fields and Violinist Julia Fischer Join for 50th Anniversary ConcertBritten's Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge, Op. 10; Bach's Concerto for Violin No. 1 in A minor, BWV 1041, and Concerto for Violin No. 2 in E major, BWV 1042; and Walton's Sonata for Strings
Kansas City infoZine Monday, January 26, 2009Music festivals offer fans the option of layaway ticketsFans who can't pony up the bucks for a colossal music festival touting big acts on multiple stages have an alternative. Pay in ...
USA Today Monday, January 26, 2009A Hard Look At Hard BopEvolving out of 1950s bebop, hard bop incorporates elements of gospel, soul and R&B. One of the style's biggest supporters, Blue Note Records, celebrates its 70th anniversary this year. And while jazz has progressed since then, hard bop is still heard in many modern jazz recordings. Hear five classics.
NPR Monday, January 26, 2009Ofcom Hands Itv 220k Fine Over London-centric ShowsITV is to pay a £220,000 fine after media watchdog Ofcom ruled it had failed to meet targets on spending on programmes produced outside of London.The ...
contactmusic.com Monday, January 26, 2009Janet Jackson - Jackson Puts Japan Tour On HoldJANET JACKSON has been forced to postpone plans to tour Japan - blaming the current downturn in the global economy.
The Nasty hitmaker was due to play five shows in the country ...
contactmusic.com Monday, January 26, 2009Knight Handed Multi-million Dollar Legal Bill For Death Row SaleFallen rap mogul MARION 'SUGE' KNIGHT is facing a $6.8 million (£4.9 million) handling charge from the lawyers behind the recent sale of his former label Death Row ...
contactmusic.com Monday, January 26, 2009Radiohead - Radiohead Confirmed For 2009 Grammys AppearanceGrammy nominees Radiohead are to perform at the Los Angeles ceremony next month, it has been announced.The Oxford-based quintet are nominated for the album of the ...
contactmusic.com Monday, January 26, 2009Oren Lavie: Elegance From Stage To StereoOren Lavie's debut album, The Opposite Side of the Sea, flows with soothing vocals and evocative lyrics. A playwright and theater director by nature, the Israeli-born singer has seamlessly transposed his compositional talent from stage to record.
NPR Monday, January 26, 2009Brooklyn Brass, A Malian Masterpiece, Cabaret Pop, MoreThe
new york-based band Beirut travels to Mexico for its latest album: a brassy, adventurous double EP called March of Zapotec. It won't be released until the end of February, but you can hear a sneak preview here with the song, "The Shrew." Also on this edition of All Songs Considered: an ambitious debut release from the seven-piece, Nashville-based ensemble Darla Farmer; a collaboration between David Byrne and the Dirty Projectors, as part of a new album to promote AIDS awareness; a moody, gorgeous new album from Mali's Rokia Traore; new music from the seemingly tortured Antony and the Johnsons; a solo release from AC Newman of the New Pornographers; and Norwegian punk-pop singer Ida Maria.
NPR Monday, January 26, 2009Composer, Teacher George Perle Dies at 93The American composer embraced the early 20th century style called 12-tone music, but developed his own personal spin on the methodology, giving his own music a palpable wit and lyrical punch.
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