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fromIrish Independent
4 weeks ago

'His music was scarier than seeing the shark': The life of the composer who ramped up the fear factor in Jaws and Star Wars

John Towner Williams had music in his bones from an early age - and as a new biography reveals, a chance encounter with legendary director Steven Spielberg soon led to some of the most iconic film scores of modern times Imagine a crowded beach in Amity, a boy on a lilo, a fin coming, and no da-dum. Or Superman taking off in an aural vacuum.
Film
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

Behind the curtain at Berkeley Symphony's 2025-26 season

The concert opens with Canadian composer Samy Moussa's ethereal Elysium, for which the concert is named. Then, instead of a traditional single concerto, cellist Gabriel Cabezas joins the orchestra for two shorter pieces.
Music
NYC music
fromVulture
1 month ago

'A Persistent Pattern of Sexual Harassment'

Liang Wang, former principal oboe of the New York Philharmonic, was fired following multiple allegations of sexual misconduct.
Music
fromDeep House London
2 months ago

Andre Soueid blends deep house and live violin on 'Breakthrough' EP via Soul Print! | News | Deep House London

Andre Soueid's 'Breakthrough' EP blends deep house with orchestral elements, creating emotionally resonant music that transcends the dancefloor.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Shibe/BBCPhil/Bihlmaier review vivid, vibrant and exuberant virtuosity

Philip K Dick's hallucinatory experience inspired a concerto titled Zebra, exploring his idea of an elusive godlike being.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

First night of the Proms review Batiashvili's magnificent Sibelius opens the festival

Concert featured a mix of works, including Sibelius's Violin Concerto and Vaughan Williams's oratorio, but lacked overall cohesion.
NYC music
fromGame Informer
5 years ago

PlayStation: The Concert Finally Gets US Tour Dates

PlayStation: The Concert tours the U.S. starting October 2025, highlighting scores from iconic games through orchestral performances.
UX design
fromItsnicethat
3 months ago

ESH's enigmatic rebrand for an orchestra invites you to a secret society of music

ESH's rebranding project for Utopia mirrors the immersive and complex nature of orchestral music through innovative design.
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Lido Pimienta: La Belleza review Gregorian chant meets dembow rhythm in a work of remarkable depth

Lido Pimienta's 'La Belleza' marks a profound shift to orchestral music, showcasing her vocal prowess and rich exploration of personal themes.
The album creatively merges orchestral elements with various musical influences, providing depth and new sound.
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