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Mailer Memorial Set for April 9
Curious how long it takes to put together a memorial befitting an author of Norman Mailer's stature? Oh, about five months. It was announced today that Joan Didion, Don DeLillo, Tina Brown, Sean Penn, William Kennedy, amongst others, will takes turns fondly recollecting the "id and (the imp) of American Literature" at the April 9 event at Carnegie Hall. Mr. Mailer passed away on Nov. 10 of last year. The memorial, hosted by Charlie Rose, is open to the public, but free tickets are required; they can be picked up only after 11 a.m. on the day of the memorial at Carnegie Hall.
Carnegie Hall, Philharmonic Present Bernstein Festival in 2008
Carnegie Hall and the New York Philharmonic will present Bernstein: The Best of All Possible Worlds, a citywide festival in 2008 celebrating the work of the late composer Leonard Bernstein. The festival will celebrate both the 90th anniversary of Bernstein's birth and the 50th anniversary of his appointment as the Philharmonic's music director.
The Observer's Benjamin Ivry wrote about Mr. Bernstein:
As a composer, performer, writer and teacher, Bernstein made an indelible impression in this city as music director of the New York Philharmonic from 1958-1969 and laureate conductor thereafter. He kept an apartment at the Dakota, lodged his family a commute away in Fairfield, Conn., and penned the ur-New York Broadway musicals West Side Story, On the Town and Wonderful Town.
The festival will kick off Sept. 24, 2008 when Carnegie Hall launches its 2008-09 season with an All-Bernstein Opening Night Gala. The evening will feature Michael Tilson Thomas and the San Francisco Symphony as well as performances by Dawn Upshaw, Thomas Hampson and Yo-Yo Ma. Concertgoers can expect to hear selections from Fancy Free, A Quiet Place, On the Town, Wonderful Town, Candide and West Side Story.
More than 30 events will celebrate the life and career of Mr. Bernstein from Sept. 24-Dec. 13, 2008.
Philip Glass Recruits Sufjan Stevens to Save Tibet
Pitchfork is reporting that Sufjan Stevens will join Philip Glass at his annual Tibet House Annual Benefit Concert at Carnegie Hall. Nawang Khechog, who makes meditation music that was used in Brad Pitt's Seven Years in Tibet, and Brazilian pop star Marisa Monte are also lined up to perform on Feb. 13 . Mr. read more »
Kid Composer Proves Skills at Carnegie Hall
Jay Greenberg, the 15-year-old composer who got a big-time Sony recording contract last year, has scored again: His violin concerto had its world premiere Sunday at Carnegie Hall.
The work, which combines a teenager's rambunctiousness with a mature master's sophistication, shows that the 15-year-old composer is for real.
By the time Sony released Greenberg's first CD in August 2006, he had already written more than 100 works, including five symphonies, 17 piano sonatas and three piano concertos.
The violin concerto, written for Bell and commissioned by the chamber orchestra for its 33rd season, is Greenberg's first for the instrument.
''At one point in my life, I resolved that I would never write a violin concerto,'' Greenberg said in the program notes. ''I no longer recall why exactly I made this resolution; perhaps it was sour grapes, as all of my attempts at violin writing up to that point had been failures.''
Kiki & Herb Tickets On Sale Today
Kiki & Herb, the fabulous downtown carbaret duo, will be at it again for one night only at Carnegie Hall on Dec 12. Tickets for Kiki & Herb: The Second Coming, A Christmas Concert are on sale starting today.
“Sometimes you have to go through hell to get to heaven,” said Kiki (Justin Bond) in a press announcement. read more »
With Tasting Menu, Order Smelling Salts
A Search For Real Talent- Where Does It Come From?
Kiki and Herb Finally Grow Up— But Is Broadway Ready For It?
Serendipitous Convergence Hooks Up Sax and Splatter
Upfront Report: CBS
Anyway, the announcer told the packed house, "everybody who's anybody is already here." read more »
Mozart is 250, Shostakovich 100- And Joe Volpe Says Goodbye
Mozart is 250, Shostakovich 100— And Joe Volpe Says Goodbye
Friday-Morning Roundup
- "It's almost like wiping out Carnegie Hall," said Jackie Mason about the closing of the Second Avenue Deli. (The New York Times)
- It's not local, but the fight to rebuild New Orleans? Looks like the poor neighborhoods won't be eligible for rebuilding assistance. Did anybody see this coming? (The New York Times)
- A second tenant for 7 World Trade Center has been announced: Ameriprise Financial will rent 20,000 square feet on the 39th floor. (The New York Times)
- Cecil Meed, R.I.P. A landlord that actually lowered the rent, dies in a Hamilton Heights fire. (The New York Times)
- No surprise here: Manhattan apartment prices hit record high. (Crain's)
- It's a little old, but here's an interview with Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe about Washington Square Park's redesign. A couple of nuggets: "We’re going to make sure we have all our proverbial ducks in a row"; "There’s a lot of muffins in the oven getting ready to come out.” (The Villager)
Performed Live or Recorded, The High Notes of the Year
Piano Recital Renaissance: Virtuosity, Vacant or Sublime
Mahler's Massive Get-Together, Loudly Downsized by Levine
The Saga of the Opera Star And That Little Black Dress
Memo to Philharmonic: Stay Put and Redecorate
The Singular Horowitz Remembered, Warts and All
Mixing It Up Underground: Carnegie Hall Digs Deeper
Jazzers Solal, Gustavsen Shine In Age of Really Good Pianists
Crisis, Crutches and Chopin: A Memorable Carnegie Debut
The Concert of a Lifetime: Kremer's Bach Marathon
With New York a Celebrity Ghost Town, It's the Season of the B-list
Noisy New Yorkers Cause Chaos at Classical Concerts
Eight Day Week
Play It Again, Maurizio! Pollini Makes Chopin Sing
You May Never Take Another Bath … After The Life , the Concert
Runaway Wife, Reluctant Daughter … You Might Lose Your Lunch
Hollywood Heyday at Carnegie Hall … Lots More From McGovern
