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The Heifetz International Music Institute is a nonprofit in Staunton dedicated to the artistic growth and career development of some of the most talented young classical musicians in the world, guiding them to better communicate, engage, and inspire their audiences. They’re hosting their 25th Anniversary Festival of Concerts from June 29th through August 6th, featuring 50 concerts in venues across Staunton and throughout the Shenandoah Valley. For more information, you can go to heifetzinstitute.org.
The Cleveland Institute of Music s Future of Music Faculty Fellowship has added internationally acclaimed musician, composer and educator Wynton Marsalis, and national leader in higher education and distinguished classical musician Dr. Ronald Crutcher to the already impressive list of keynote speakers and faculty for the inaugural program.
Powered by a grant awarded in the inaugural cycle of the Sphinx Venture Fund, this first-of-its-kind career development initiative will engage up to 35 Black and Latinx music professionals who are pursuing or considering academic careers, preparing them with the skills, insights and networks to flourish professionally and influence generations of musicians. Wynton Marsalis and Ron Crutcher are recognized worldwide for their commitment to the future of music and for their tireless work to support the next generation of educators, said Paul W. Hogle, President & CEO of CIM. Adding their accumulated wisdom, experience and passion to the speaker r
Violinist Shannon Lee
LIMA The Lima Symphony Orchestra will present a new concert, “Re:Imagination,” via streaming beginning on March 13.
The concert is led by Music Director Andrew Crust, and features violin soloist Shannon Lee.
Featuring
a re-imagination of a Baroque masterpiece and a pillar of classical
ingenuity, “Re:Imagination” presents creativity from every angle. The
evening begins with Max Richter’s Four Seasons Recomposed, inviting
listeners to hear Vivaldi’s Four Seasons through a modern musical lens.
Set to a tonal and slow-moving harmonic accompaniment, the work falls
somewhere between the Baroque and 21st century, with hints of electronic