GEORGE SHAW concert, JUNE the 6th, 2009 California Institute for Chinese Performing Arts

[author: George Shaw, composer]

I've been working hard to put on a concert that will feature some of my
music, including several themes from my film scores, and doing some
improvisations. But seeing it all come together is such a thrill. Come
check it out next Saturday, I'll be conducting as well as playing
piano, percussion, and some Chinese woodwind instruments. It will be a
unique and memorable night unlike any concert I've ever been to.

Come experience a journey to the Eastern Horizon, an evening of musical
explorations and discoveries. With contemporary pieces written by
award-winning composers George Shaw and Paul Kwo, the ensemble will
lead you to an enchanting horizon where the East meets the West. Fusing
the best of both worlds with instruments and sounds (featuring erhu,
Chinese winds & percussion, flute, violin, cello, and piano), the
performance will help you discover the beauty of cultural exchange
through music.

Date: Saturday, June 6, 8PM
Location: California Institute for Chinese Performing Arts
Address: 9837 Baldwin Place, El Monte, CA 91731

Info/tickets:
www.cicpa-us.org/events.html

Watch the promo:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BRhXM7SpyM


Also, here are some videos from recent concerts.
Conducting the Golden State Pops Orchestra:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrkcnsDoCZU

PURITY performed by Cinematic Musicians:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiPK_CI59VU


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George Shaw - Composer
http://georgeshawmusic.com

GEORGE FENTON in concert [UK]

GEORGE FENTON IN CONCERT WITH THE LONDON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

World-famous film and television composer George Fenton joins the LSO in the concert hall for the first time to conduct and present music from his myriad of scores, including Cry Freedom, music from the films of Ken Loach, a world concert premiere of music from the BBC TV series Planet Earth, and music from his award-winning score for The Blue Planet.

7 Jun 2009 7:30 PM

Barbican Hall

George Fenton conductor
London Symphony Orchestra

Programme to include:
Stage Beauty
Dangerous Beauty
Shadowlands
Planet Earth
The Blue Planet
Memphis Belle
Valiant
Mrs Henderson Presents
Land and Freedom
Cry Freedom
The Jewel in the Crown
Ever After

Tickets: £7 £13 £19 £25 £32

JOHN WILLIAMS - STAR WARS live

QUOTE FROM THE ORIGINAL LINK, HERE:

Star Wars fans are to feel the force of the seminal sci-fi films and their iconic soundtracks on stage in a major new show, which will launch next year.

In Star Wars: A Musical Journey, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra will play a live score as excerpts from the six films are shown on a cinema screen.

The show has been put together by director George Lucas' company Lucasfilm and composer John Williams.

It will premiere at the O2 in London in April before going on a European tour.

It will not be a traditional musical with actors playing characters from the films, but will feature live narrators.

The six Star Wars films have been edited down to two hours for the show, and Williams has "painstakingly rewritten" the music he wrote for the movies, a statement said.

Models and props

The Royal Philharmonic will use an 86-piece orchestra and an accompanying exhibition will feature original models, props, costumes and production artwork.

David Campbell, chief executive of AEG Europe, which runs the O2, said: "Star Wars holds memories for practically everyone.

"John Williams is THE composer of our times, and fans will be thrilled to know that both he and Lucasfilm have contributed fully to this new production.

"To have the premiere at the O2 is a real coup for us, and I know there will be a lot of very happy Star Wars fans out there when they hear the news."

The show will open at the O2 on 10 April. Tickets, costing between £30 and £100, will go on sale on Monday.

GEORGE FENTON in Concert

GEORGE FENTON in CONCERT

Friday 28 November
BBC Radio 2, 7.30pm

Friday Night with George Fenton

In a unique celebration of his music for TV and Film, multi award winning composer George Fenton conducts the BBC Concert Orchestra and directs the first performances of The George Fenton Band.

The BBC Concert Orchestra are joined by The George Fenton Band (who are playing for the first time) and singers to include Lizzy Loeb and Nicola Emmanuelle.

There will be new versions of songs from Anna and the King and Living out Loud, a new suite from the TV series Planet Earth along with newly arranged music from Fenton classics such as Dangerous Liaisons, Valiant, Fool’s Gold and the spectacular finale Cry Freedom.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/shows/fridaynight/