Albert Schweitzer was a noted musician, theologian, and peace activist; now, he's the subject of a symphony piece. The Longwood Symphony Orchestra will play "Albert Schweitzer Portrait," a newly commissioned work, tonight at Jordan Hall. The piece sets Dr. Schweitzer's inspiring words to music by Gene Scheer, with adaptation and arrangement by Jonathan McPhee, orchestration by Gary Fry, and the original concept by Thurston Moore.
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The Pizzeria Uno on Huntington Avenue is a handy place for New England Conservatory students to meet. For one thing, unlike the pan-Asian bistros and falafel joints that also line the street, it's big enough to fit an orchestra. "It's where we go to get beer after performances. You know, to further damage our voices," said Sheena Ramirez, a vocalist and NEC masters student. Last night, a gang of NEC students filled Pizzeria Uno's back...
Music of Steve Reich November 28 & 29 New England Conservatory 290 Huntington Avenue More information Last year around this time, cultural centers in Steve Reich's native New York were celebrating the composer's 70th birthday. Reich has been publishing music since 1963, and it is impossible to imagine the American musical landscape without him. Bostonians have a chance to wish Reich a happy 71st. The New England Conservatory will present a series of concerts Wednesday...
A weekend stand of winning baseball at home when the Sox take it to the Angels followed by the all day boozy spectator sport that is the Boston Marathon it's going to be a long week. Lucky for music fans there's a lot to look forward to and keep you up all night with that lovely ringing in your ears that only comes from live music.
Why ramble? We've got shows to get out and see. We could put up a whole narrative about the state we were left in after NEMO and BeanTown Jazz swept through this weekend. But not now. Monday 10/2 Built to Spill with Helvetia Built to Spill delivers Indie Rock from when they first hit our radar on college radio and they actually were an indie band. They've been with Warner Bros. for what seems...
The season finale has just aired for your favorite TV show. NBC hasn't run Must See TV on Thursdays for a decade. The sun is shining and temperatures will be perfect for showing up jacketless to the next performance. Something to do every night this week – and rock it out for free with the pop tunes from WBOS' EarthFest line up on Saturday, starting at noon. All this and we're tivo-ing the Sox/Yanks games...
Today we spent the day appreciating how much immigrants affect our daily lives. A sign hand-printed and posted in a local bodega's window read “Closed May 1st. A Day Without Immigrants. We are all immigrants.” Some of the best music has immigrated its way to the United States from places far and wide. Where would this week's lineup be without the rich flavor of the immigrant community? Music knows no borders. Let the decibels...
Admittedly we’re a little low on the Saturday evening picks for this week. Mostly because we know we’ll still be swigging green beer by the pint – or at least too hung-over from Friday night to make it out to a show. Again this week we’ve put a little classical music for those of you that feel a little culture is good for the soul. Monday 3/13: Dilated Peoples and Little Brother Rakaa, Evidence...
This week we're trying hard to think about something other than how hard it is out here to be a pimp. Well, ok, maybe Bostonist is looking at the Oscars and just scratching our heads. We didn't know Jon Stewart could be that bland. We're still waiting to hear what Three 6 Mafia were wearing that made the camera all jakey last night. Now that we're done with the Academy we're looking back to Grammy....
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