?Tony Nominee and Broadway Stars, Josh Young and Emily Padgett, have put together a phenomenal show featuring Broadway classics and contemporary favorites from the stages in New York City’s famed Theater District. A mix of Solos and duets, all performed in the Broadway concert style, offer a unique and intimate evening led by these two veteran performers, accompanied by piano.
The Sons of the Pioneers, formed in 1934, is known as the original “singing cowboy” band instrumental in creating the earliest sounds of western music. Founded by Roy Rogers (then known as Leonard Slye), Bob Nolan and Time Spencer the band has remained together continuously since then, rotating a total of 46 members over the years. This award-winning, legendary band continues to gain fans young and old, playing original favorites like Cool Water and Tumbling Tumbleweeds along with gems from the early days. These five talent-infused musicians (including Roy Roger's son) continue to add a new level of energy to this classic genre, taking audiences time-traveling into the great American west with them.
On May 21, soprano Nadine Sierra takes on one of the repertory’s most formidable and storied roles, the haunted heroine of Lucia di Lammermoor, in an electrifying new staging by in-demand Australian theater and film director Simon Stone, conducted by Riccardo Frizza. Show-stopping tenor Javier Camarena adds to the bel canto fireworks as Lucia’s beloved, Edgardo, with baritone Artur Ruci?ski as her overbearing brother, Enrico, and bass Matthew Rose as her tutor, Raimondo. This live cinema transmission is part of the Met’s award-winning Live in HD series, bringing opera to movie theaters across the globe.
When Australian composer Brett Dean’s Hamlet had its world premiere at the Glyndebourne Festival in 2017, The Guardian declared, “New opera doesn’t often get to sound this good … Shakespeare offers a gauntlet to composers that shouldn’t always be picked up, but Dean’s Hamlet rises to the challenge.” On June 4, this riveting contemporary masterpiece appears live in cinemas, with Neil Armfield, who directed the work’s premiere, bringing his acclaimed staging to the Met stage. Many of the original cast members have followed, including tenor Allan Clayton in the title role. Nicholas Carter makes his Met debut conducting a remarkable ensemble, which also features soprano Brenda Rae as Ophelia, mezzo-soprano Sarah Connolly as Gertrude, baritone Rod Gilfry as Claudius, and legendary bass John Tomlinson as the ghost of Hamlet’s father. This live cinema transmission is part of the Met’s award-winning Live in HD series, bringing opera to movie theaters across the globe.
Superstar Anna Netrebko makes her long-awaited Met role debut as Puccini’s icy princess—seen live in cinemas on May 7. Tenor Yonghoon Lee is the bold prince determined to win Turandot’s love, alongside soprano Ermonela Jaho as the devoted servant Liù legendary bass Ferruccio Furlanetto as the blind king Timur. Marco Armiliato conducts Puccini’s stirring score. This live cinema transmission is part of the Met’s award-winning Live in HD series, bringing opera to movie theaters across the globe.
Jim Witter and Ian Tanner join forces in a new show, "Brothers," featuring hits of “musical brothers” like Lennon & McCartney, Hall & Oates, & others
Classical pianist Jeeyoon Kim delights audiences with a sparkling combination of sensitive artistry, broad emotional range, and impeccable technique. At the 2018 Global Music Awards Jeeyoon became a two Gold Medal winner for Emerging Artist and Instrumentalist at Global Music Awards. Jeeyoon Kim provides a uniquely engaging and innovative concert experience, including beautiful videos to
Frisson is America’s hottest new classical group from New York City that is known for performing a wide variety of genres and styles including classical, popular, folk and jazz. The American Tribute Tour will feature beloved music from Gershwin and Cole Porter, melodies from Appalachian Spring, American themes from Dvorak’s music, ragtime from Scott Joplin
Albert Lea Civic Music will hold its 2023 Annual Meeting. The meeting will take place at Zion Lutheran Church in Albert Lea. Ticket holders may contact president Diane Heaney in advance with agenda items pertinent to the organization. diane.hean@gmail.com
Take 3 is a classical crossover trio led by virtuoso violinist Lindsay Deutsch, plus piano & cello. With a flair for the wild and unexpected, the genre-bending trio, Take 3 brings the refinement of a rigorous classical musical background and mixes it with rock-star charisma. Whether performing their take on pop, jazz, movie themes, or
Copper Street Brass is a Minneapolis-based sextet composed of two trumpets, trombone, tuba, French horn and percussion with several members doubling on keyboard, percussion, guitars and electric instruments. Copper Street Brass presents a variety of music in bold innovative ways with a friendly and charming stage presence. “That ‘70s Show” cleverly features music from the
An annual event, the Showcase Recital features short performances from all 2022 Civic Music Scholarship recipients. This year’s recital will feature performances on piano, organ, violin, alto saxophone, French horn, and voice. Join Albert Lea Civic Music as we recognize our many young artists in the Albert Lea area. ** This is a free event