Author Archives: AU Music Library
New recordings added to the National Recording Registry
The Library of Congress’ National Recording Preservation Board has added twenty-five recordings (as it does every year) to the National Recording Registry, which aims to protect and preserve recordings that “are culturally, historically, or aesthetically important, and/or inform or reflect … Continue reading
Cene’s Staff Picks: School’s Out Edition
Welcome to the first staff picks of the summer session. We’re open all summer, so if you’re still in town, swing by and check out some music. Bert Jansch – “The Best Of…” (CD 9713) Scottish guitarist, Bert Jansch, was … Continue reading
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Helen’s Staff Picks
Radiohead - Kid A (CD 4176) & the Bends (CD 2324) This group will CHANGE YOUR LIFE…forever. Marimolin - Combo Platter (CD 9350) I had to add one saxophone album to the mix…I played Combo Platter for my junior recital, it’s a great piece, hard to play, sometimes … Continue reading
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Check out John Peel’s record collection
The record collection of legendary BBC1 DJ John Peel is going up for the public to view and interact with on thespace.org - 100 new records each week from now until October, and more to follow after that. There’s a nice … Continue reading
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See Yulia Gorenman perfrom with the Maryland Symphony Orchestra – Cheap for Students!
See AU faculty member and artist-in-residence, Yulia Gorenman, perform Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3 with the Maryland Symphony Orchestra Saturday, April 21st. Student Rush Tickets are available for higher education students (no reservations accepted) at the Maryland Theatre Box Office … Continue reading
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Great Student Price for EU Youth Orchestra. First time in the US in 24 years!
Another great deal from WPAS. European Union Youth Orchestra Vladimir Ashkenazy, music director and conductor Pinchas Zukerman, violin Sunday, April 15, 2012 at 4PM Kennedy Center Concert Hall Copland Outdoor Overture Bruch Violin Concerto No. 1 R. Strauss Alpine Symphony Twenty-seven countries, … Continue reading
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Filed under Classical, Live Performaces
Bargain student tickets for Susan Graham, Saturday Feb. 4
Mezzo-soprano Susan Graham will be performing at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall this Saturday, February 4th at 3pm, and WPAS has made tickets available to students for only $10! All you need to do is call the box office (202-785-9727) … Continue reading
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CapitalBop releases list of best D.C. records of 2011
CapitalBop, D.C.’s premiere jazz blog, has released their year-end best-of lists for the best local jazz records of 2011. It’s divided into two sections: one list of honorable mentions, and a traditional top-5 countdown. Be sure to click through for … Continue reading
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Reduced hours during break
Finals are winding down, so it’s time for us to take a little bit of a rest. Here’s our schedule through the end of winter break: We are CLOSED: Saturday 12/17; Friday 12/23 through 1/1; and Monday 1/16 (MLK Day) … Continue reading
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Eric Owens is performing 12/9, and it’s a steal for students
You might remember that Eric Owens was set to perform earlier this fall, but took ill and was unable to sing. You might also remember that Vocal Arts DC had pretty phenomenal deals for students – including FREE tickets for … Continue reading
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