Choral
'New York Philharmonic, Free Thursdays, David Rubenstein Atrium, Jan. 21, WQXR
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'Kenneth Kiesler to Lead 20th Masterclass for Orchestral and Choir Conductors, Focuses on Handel & Mozart
For aspiring conductors in the Berlin region (or with the means to travel), an opportunity to learn from the best in the business is around the corner. American conductor Kenneth Kiesler will be leading the 20th International Masterclass for Orchestral and Choir Conductors in May 2016, with applications now being accepted. An icon in the world of conducting, Maestro Kiesler's orchestra credits are too long to list. As director of the IMB program (International Masterclasses Berlin), the Grammy-nominated conductor and recipient of the 2011 American Prize in Conducting will be arriving at the St. Lukas Church, Berlin in May to extend his years of experience to a lucky few, in a public context. The repertoire will focus on Händel and Mozart. -
'Iceland's Bedroom Community Embarking on Whale Watching Tour Come Spring
Bedroom Community, Iceland's premiere composer collective and indispensable label, is celebrating its 10th anniversary here in 2016. So, in accordance with its decade of active, at-large members will embark on the third annual Whale Watching Tour, set to take place this coming March and April.
