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Mariss Jansons & Vienna Philharmonic Release New Year's Concert Album?

It would seem the fans of the Vienna Philharmonic's annual New Year's Eve concert are in luck as Sony Classical has just announced the scheduled release of their 2016 performance with director Mariss Jansons as an album next week followed by a DVD and Blu-ray release to follow in February. His third New Year's appearance with the famed orchestra is said to contain no less than eight works not previously heard within the framework of a New Year's Concert from Robert Stolz, Carl Michael Ziehrer, Emil Waldteufel as well as various members of the Strauss dynasty.
By Shane Jordan

  • Once Upon A Time Off-Broadway: Company XIV’s Adult Only ‘Snow White’ Premiering in Feb

    Once upon a time successfully blending elements of dance, circus, opera, theatre and high fashion could have been considered a fairytale in itself. Not any more. Company XIV is gearing up for the world premiere of adults only version of 'Snow White,' which mixes the iconic Brothers Grimm tale with some of the greatest performing arts disciplines. Created, choreographed and directed by Drama Desk Award nominee Austin McCormick, the show starts its seven week limit run off-broadway at Minetta Lane Theatre on Feb 03 with previews starting on Jan 26.
    By James Knight

  • Eighth Annual J-POP Summit To Return To Historic Fort Mason Center This Summer!

    The J-POP Summit Committee, the organization that presents the Japanese pop culture celebration held in San Francisco, will be hosting the 2016 J-POP summit at the History Fort Mason Center Friday July 22nd thru Sunday, July 24th. The summit will host live Japanese bands and artist performances, include panel discussions, and have traditional food and drink available for attendees.
    By valerie complex