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Ennio Morricone & John Williams Among Oscar 2016 Contenders for Best Original Score
Johan Halvorsen's Lost Violin Concerto Rediscovered by University of Toronto
After many years buried deep in the stacks of the University of Toronto's Faculty of Music Library, an important piece of musical heritage has just been rediscovered. The lost violin concerto of Norwegian composer Johan Halvorsen (1864-1935) -- thought to be either lost or destroyed for over a century -- was reported to have turned up in storage at the Faculty of Music Library with its original dedication to world-famous Canadian violinist Kathleen Parlow (1890-1963) inscribed on the cover. Kamasi Washington, Dave King Debut New York's Winter Jazzfest Jan. 13
New York's Winter Jazzfest, in its twelfth year, kicks off January 13. In its biggest year to date, Jazzfest features 120 groups and 600-plus musicians in a five day musical event stomping around Greenwich Village. Evolving from a mere one-night only gala, NYC's Winter Jazzfest is a staple in the Western music scene and features Kamasi Washington, Dave King and more.
