Lionel Richie Takes a New Musical Direction With 'Tuskegee'
Lionel Richie Takes a New Musical Direction With 'Tuskegee'Voice of America“I had lots of suggestions from people in the record business, my friends, 'Lionel you should do a Gershwin album, a tribute to Gershwin.' 'Lionel, you should do a tribute to Cole Porter.' 'Lionel, you should do Nat King Cole's catalog,'" he said.and more »
Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops offer their 'Vision of America'
Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops offer their 'Vision of America'Wicked LocalIn addition to the Streisand program, the Pops also plans tributes to Cole Porter, June 5-8, and George Gershwin, May 10-12. Boston Pops Conductor Laureate John Williams composed a special “Fanfare for Fenway,” which debuted at Fenway Park's 100th ...Maestro's musingsCape Cod Times (subscription)all 4 news articles »
Classical: A little less rock for Pops
Classical: A little less rock for PopsWicked LocalMulti-concert tributes to Cole Porter, George Gershwin and Barbra Streisand are part of a season-long celebration of America, seen mainly through the lens of photographer Joseph Sohm. His project -- called “Visions of America,” which began with the ...and more »
Dallas Symphony says it has reduced $6.5 million deficit by $4 million, will ...
Dallas Symphony says it has reduced $6.5 million deficit by $4 million, will ...Dallas Morning News (subscription) (blog)DSO Pops concerts June 8-9, the Cole Porter Tribute with Michael Feinstein & Marvin Hamlisch, were practically sold out 5 weeks before the concerts. In light of the good progress achieved toward the DSO's long-term institutional and artistic goals, ...and more »
Boston Pops Kickoff New Season May 9 With Two-Time Tony Winner Bernadette Peters
Boston Pops Kickoff New Season May 9 With Two-Time Tony Winner Bernadette PetersPlaybill.com... Tribute with Ann Hampton Callaway (May 15-16), a concert celebrating the 20th anniversary of Gospel Night with Charles Floyd, Crystal Aikin and Melinda Doolittle (June 9), Maureen McGovern (May 26), and tributes to George Gershwin and Cole Porter ...and more »