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Vancouver Symphony Orchestra heading to China
"It's a cultural handshake across the Pacific," said Bramwell Tovey, the VSO's conductor. "It's also a means of bringing our countries closer together." It's also a notable moment in our country's cultural history. The VSO will be the first Canadian symphony orchestra to visit China since 1978. "It's a cultural handshake across the Pacific," said Bramwell Tovey, the VSO's conductor. "It's also a m... more
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New West wraps its season up with exuberant concert (i was there!!)
"The orchestra had already filled the auditorium with the formative moods of the first movement, the romp of a scherzo and the serenity of a contemplative adagio before making its way to the finale, where the chorale and soloists would join in the celebration of thrilling emotions in the "Ode to Joy," based on Friedrich Schiller's poem. But before the voices were heard, the orchestra's bass and cello players sent a shiver of expectation through the audience as they introduced the "Joy" melody with great delicacy. From there, the theme layered with increasing strength until the voices burst forth. The sheer exhilaration of it all, with musicians furiously fingering their instruments, soloists exulting and the chorale bursting with pride, is an experience that can't help but produce a memorable night."
To any one who likes music, you must experience the 9th live. I had the best seats in the house: Behind the orchestra, in the choir!
Oh, if you thought being an audience member was exhilerating, oh my god. Try being in the choir or orchestra. It's the closest thing to a religious/love experience I've had in a long time. "The orchestra had already filled the auditorium with the formative moods of the first movement, the romp of a scherzo and the se... more -
Only In Houston
Only in Houston promotes Houston's creative community as a valuable resource regionally and nationwide. This site provides a strong overview of the talent and services available in advertising, filmmaking, web design,music,performing arts, fine arts, conceptual arts...you name it.
Houston is a surprisingly rich cultural resource...rich in diversity, rich in depth, rich in its variety. Log on to onlyinhouston.com to find out more. Only in Houston promotes Houston's creative community as a valuable resource regionally and nationwide. This site provides a stro... more -
Earth Keepers protect environment with passion in 2007
The Michigan Earth Keepers are protecting the environment with hands-on projects that prove one person can make a difference.
During 2007, the Earth Keepers:
Continued annual Earth Day clean sweeps that have removed 370 tons of hazardous waste from the environment aross a 400-mile area.
Held the the fourth planting of a wild rice restoration project that teams at-risk teens with American Indian guides teaching respect for nature and battling racism.
Sponsored an energy summit that convinced 500 businesses, churches/temples and homeowners to reduce power consumption.
Helped midwest musicians form the Boreal Chamber Symphony for a classical music concert that raised money for the Lake Superior Defense Fund.
The Earth Keepers include members and bishops/leaders of nine faith traditions with 140 participating churches/temples, American Indian tribes, several environment non-profits, university students, teenagers, a 20-member core team plus a 400 person volunteer army.
The Earth Keepers have been funded by grants from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans plus donations from the public.
The Earth Keepers have broken federal hazardous waste collection records for three years in a row and the EPA says the group is an example for others on how to form an effective coalition that accomplishes its goals.
Earth Keeper volunteer media advisor Greg Peterson looks back at 2007 and four years of environment protection. The Michigan Earth Keepers are protecting the environment with hands-on projects that prove one person can make a difference. ... more
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