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GRAMMY® AWARD-WINNING AMERICAN COMPOSER, COLLABORATOR & GUITARIST - BRYCE DESSNER - SIGNS EXTENSIVE PARTNERSHIP WITH SONY MUSIC MASTERWORKS - CREATING A NEW HOME BASE FOR HIS CLASSICAL WORKS AND SELECT SOUNDTRACKS

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Friday, May 3, 2024
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The newly inked partnership will see Dessner's classical compositions released on Sony Classical, while sister label Milan Records will continue to be a home for some of his celebrated soundtracks.

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  • The newly inked partnership will see Dessner's classical compositions released on Sony Classical, while sister label Milan Records will continue to be a home for some of his celebrated soundtracks.
  • This innovative tailored approach will give Dessner maximum artistic freedom to pursue these two essential strands of his creative output.
  • Dessner will make his Sony Classical début on August 23, 2024 with Solos , a collection featuring a series of unaccompanied instrumental works written by the composer over the past few years.
  • Bryce Dessner's music is published by and available from Chester Music,  part of the Wise Music Group.

Miami Beach Foundation Appoints Three Cultural Luminaries to Board

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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The Dr. M. Lee Pearce Foundation, Inc., dedicated to the support of classical music and age-related medical research, is pleased to welcome three new board members.

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  • The Dr. M. Lee Pearce Foundation, Inc., dedicated to the support of classical music and age-related medical research, is pleased to welcome three new board members.
  • These members are Susan Feder, former program officer for Arts and Culture at the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, Marc A. Scorca, president and CEO of OPERA America, and Mark Volpe, former president and CEO of the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
  • “Susan Feder, Marc Scorca and Mark Volpe are luminaries in their respective fields of music, and we are honored to have them on the Foundation’s board,” said Michael A. Carpenter, chairman and president of the board of the Dr. M. Lee Pearce Foundation.
  • “With their stature and experience, we look forward to their insights as we expand the reach of our symphonic music and opera grants.”
    Since 2017, the Pearce Foundation has given over $5 million in grants to various medical and cultural organizations, including the Cleveland Orchestra, the Metropolitan Opera, New World Symphony, Harvard Medical School, the Mayo Clinic Foundation and the University of Miami, as well as other music and medical programs.

NASA, Great Lakes Science Center to Host Eclipse Media Preview Day

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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CLEVELAND, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Media are invited to attend an open house from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Feb. 13, at Great Lakes Science Center, home of the NASA Glenn Visitor Center.

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  • CLEVELAND, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Media are invited to attend an open house from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Feb. 13, at Great Lakes Science Center, home of the NASA Glenn Visitor Center.
  • During the open house, news outlets will get a preview of the Science Center's Total Eclipse Fest , which is scheduled to take place April 6-8, and learn everything they need to know to cover the total solar eclipse on April 8.
  • Representatives from NASA's Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Great Lakes Science Center, and The Cleveland Orchestra will share what to expect during the three-day festival, including:
    NASA Glenn experts also will talk about the science behind the solar eclipse, how to view the eclipse safely, and how NASA studies eclipses to make new discoveries about the Sun, Earth, and our space environment.
  • Science Center representatives will be able to share information about youth-serving organizations trained to conduct citizen science eclipse-related investigations as part of a National Science Foundation funded project.

Julian Anderson's 'Litanies' wins Grawemeyer music prize

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Monday, December 5, 2022
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LOUISVILLE, Ky., Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Notre Dame Cathedral fire and the death of an esteemed colleague influenced the creation of "Litanies," said Julian Anderson, a British composer who today was named winner of the 2023 University of Louisville Grawemeyer Award in Music Composition for the work.

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  • British composer Julian Anderson today was named winner of the 2023 University of Louisville Grawemeyer Award in Music Composition for his work, "Litanies."
  • "The piece explores virtually every sound a cello and orchestra can make together," said Marc Satterwhite, who directs the Grawemeyer music award.
  • A professor of composition and composer-in-residence at Guildhall School of Music & Drama in London since 2007, Anderson also has taught music composition at Harvard University and the Royal College of Music.
  • Schott Music Ltd. publishes his compositions written after mid-2014 and Faber Music, those written before.

Julian Anderson's 'Litanies' wins 2023 Grawemeyer music prize

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"The piece explores virtually every sound a cello and orchestra can make together," said Marc Satterwhite, who directs the Grawemeyer music award.

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  • "The piece explores virtually every sound a cello and orchestra can make together," said Marc Satterwhite, who directs the Grawemeyer music award.
  • A professor of composition and composer-in-residence at Guildhall School of Music & Drama in London since 2007, Anderson also has taught music composition at Harvard University and the Royal College of Music.
  • In 2021 he was named a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for his outstanding service to music.
  • Schott Music Ltd. publishes his compositions written after mid-2014 and Faber Music, those written before.

Julian Anderson's 'Litanies' wins 2023 Grawemeyer music prize

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Monday, December 5, 2022
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"The piece explores virtually every sound a cello and orchestra can make together," said Marc Satterwhite, who directs the Grawemeyer music award.

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  • "The piece explores virtually every sound a cello and orchestra can make together," said Marc Satterwhite, who directs the Grawemeyer music award.
  • A professor of composition and composer-in-residence at Guildhall School of Music & Drama in London since 2007, Anderson also has taught music composition at Harvard University and the Royal College of Music.
  • In 2021 he was named a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for his outstanding service to music.
  • Schott Music Ltd. publishes his compositions written after mid-2014 and Faber Music, those written before.

Finnish Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra appointed Matthew Halls as its next Chief Conductor

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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It will be a great privilege to serve the orchestra and participate to the vibrant cultural life in Tampere, says Matthew.

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  • It will be a great privilege to serve the orchestra and participate to the vibrant cultural life in Tampere, says Matthew.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220916005144/en/
    The British conductor Matthew Halls will start as the next Chief Conductor of the Finnish Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra in autumn 2023.
  • Matthew regularly guest-conducts the Cleveland Orchestra, Finnish Radio Symphony, Seattle Symphony, Wiener Symphoniker, Iceland Symphony, Toronto Symphony and Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra.
  • The Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra is excited to begin its journey with Matthew Halls who is a wonderfully versatile and inspiring conductor and musician.

Micah McLaurin Hits One Million Views for New "Rhapsody in Gaga" Video

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Monday, April 18, 2022
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NEW YORK, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Micah McLaurin, the celebrated award-winning concert pianist, has reached one million views on his latest video on YouTube, Rhapsody in Gaga .

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  • NEW YORK, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Micah McLaurin, the celebrated award-winning concert pianist, has reached one million views on his latest video on YouTube, Rhapsody in Gaga .
  • Growing up, Micah was inspired by Gaga and her bold song roster, making her one of the most influential musical figures in his life.
  • The video showcases looks from fashion designer Zaldy, who has worked with Lady Gaga, Britney Spears, RuPaul and Michael Jackson.
  • He earned a Bachelor of Music at the Curtis Institute of Music, working with Robert McDonald and Gary Graffman.

We're rockin' our way to Cleveland! Alaska Airlines will serve third city in Ohio

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Thursday, October 28, 2021
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"Alaska Airlines has been recognized by J. D. Power over the past decade for their award-winning customer service.

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  • "Alaska Airlines has been recognized by J. D. Power over the past decade for their award-winning customer service.
  • "Expanding air service is critical to growing our economy and linking Ohio to the world," said Ohio Governor Mike DeWine.
  • To further encourage economic development in Ohio, Alaska has partnered with JobsOhio to increase our service and commitment to the state.
  • Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK).

Concertgebouw Prize for American jazz icon Wynton Marsalis

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Thursday, October 14, 2021
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AMSTERDAM, Oct. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Trumpeter Wynton Marsalis is the first jazz musician to receive the prestigious Concertgebouw Prize.

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  • AMSTERDAM, Oct. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Trumpeter Wynton Marsalis is the first jazz musician to receive the prestigious Concertgebouw Prize.
  • With his many concerts in the Concertgebouw, his compositions and his efforts in the field of education, the American musician is of immense value to the Concertgebouw.
  • Wynton Marsalis is an internationally acclaimed musician, composer, bandleader, teacher and promoter of American musical culture.
  • 11 March 1997 - Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, Cassandra Wilson, Jon Hendricks, Miles Griffith Blood on the Fields
    22 June 1999 - Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, American Adventures
    23 June 1999 - Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, American Adventures
    20 February 2018 - Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis: The Music of Duke Ellington
    21 February 2018 - Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis: Tribute to Benny Goodman
    16 February 2020 - Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis: Giants of Jazz