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CSO CONDUCTOR SEARCHJune 5, 2009Christopher Purdy and Barbara Zuck discuss the new group of Columbus Symphony Music Director candidates. This week: George Manahanwosu
The Johnstone Woodwind Master Series IV 2009: Joe IrvinMay 8, 2009The fourth Johnstone Woodwind Master Series (JWMS) at The Ohio State University School of Music celebrates the oboe and the judging of new compositions for oboe by six OSU student composers. Boyce Lancaster spoke with one of these talented young composers, Joe Irvin.wosu
ProMusica Gala weekendMay 6, 2009ProMusica Conductor Timothy Russell and Boyce Lancaster discuss ProMusica's May 8th Gala Concert with Mark O'Connor and the Ahn Trio.wosu
The Johnstone Woodwind Master Series IV 2009: David TomasacciApril 30, 2009The fourth Johnstone Woodwind Master Series (JWMS) at The Ohio State University School of Music celebrates the oboe and the judging of new compositions for oboe by six OSU student composers. Boyce Lancaster spoke with one of these talented young composers, David Tomasacci.wosu
The Johnstone Woodwind Master Series IV 2009: Anthony VineApril 30, 2009The fourth Johnstone Woodwind Master Series (JWMS) at The Ohio State University School of Music celebrates the oboe and the judging of new compositions for oboe by six OSU student composers. Boyce Lancaster spoke with one of these talented young composers, Anthony Vine.wosu
The Johnstone Woodwind Master Series IV 2009: Benjamin WilliamsApril 30, 2009The fourth Johnstone Woodwind Master Series (JWMS) at The Ohio State University School of Music celebrates the oboe and the judging of new compositions for oboe by six OSU student composers. Boyce Lancaster spoke with one of these talented young composers, Benjamin Williams.wosu
The Johnstone Woodwind Master Series IV 2009: Antoine ClarkApril 30, 2009The fourth Johnstone Woodwind Master Series (JWMS) at The Ohio State University School of Music celebrates the oboe and the judging of new compositions for oboe by six OSU student composers. Boyce Lancaster spoke with one of these talented young composers, Antoine Clark.wosu
The Johnstone Woodwind Master Series IV 2009: Abigail HahnApril 30, 2009The fourth Johnstone Woodwind Master Series (JWMS) at The Ohio State University School of Music celebrates the oboe and the judging of new compositions for oboe by six OSU student composers. Boyce Lancaster spoke with one of these talented young composers, Abigail Hahn.wosu
Arts Calendar: March 16, 2009March 20, 2009Christopher Purdy previews the best of Central Ohio arts begiining the week of March 16, 2009wosu
Arts Calendar: March 10, 2009March 10, 2009Christopher Purdy previews the best of Central Ohio arts begiining the week of March 9, 2009wosu
Arts Calendar: February 1, 2009February 5, 2009Christopher Purdy previews the best of Central Ohio arts begiining the week of February 1, 2009wosu
WOSU Arts Calendar 01-01-09 December 30, 2008Christopher Purdy previews the best of the Arts for Central Ohio, beginning the week of January 1, 2009. Happy New Year!wosu
WOSU Arts Calendar 12-01-08December 1, 2008Christopher Purdy previews the best of the Arts for Central Ohio, beginning the week of December 1, 2008.wosu
WOSU Arts Calendar 11-17-08November 19, 2008Christopher Purdy previews the best of the Arts for Central Ohio, beginning the week of November 17, 2008.wosu
Arts Calendar: October 22, 2008November 3, 2008Christopher Purdy updates Arts events in Central Ohio for the week of Novembver 2 through mid November.wosu
Arts Calendar: October 22, 2008October 22, 2008Christopher Purdy updates Arts events in Central Ohio for the week of October 22 through early November.wosu
Arts Calendar: October 6, 2008October 7, 2008Christopher Purdy updates Arts events in Central Ohio for the week of October 6 through late October. wosu
Arts Calendar: September 22 2008September 22, 2008Christopher Purdy updates Arts events in Central Ohio for the first few weeks in October. wosu
Arts Calendar - Weeks of 5/12 - 5/25/08May 12, 2008Christopher Purdy talks about the best in local arts for the week, including: The Magpie Consort presents DANCES AND LULLABIES," a program of delightful madrigals, secular and sacred dances, evening hymns, and lullabies, beginning on May 25; The Wexner Center for the Arts Silent Stars: has showings of silent screen stars the Talmadge Sisters; The OSU Department of Theatre presents "Working," a musical based on the work by Stephen Schwartz; and in late May, composer/pianist Marvin Hamlisch returns to Columbus to perform with the Columbus Symphony.wosu
Arts Calendar - Week of 5/05 - 5/11/08May 5, 2008Christopher Purdy talks about the best in local arts for the week, including: Weigel Auditorium is the place to watch the Michael Davis Memorial Concert on May 5, a tribute to the late professor presented by his former music students; The Ohio State University Department of Dance is collaborating with Dancers Responding to AIDS to present an evening of dance on Saturday, May 10, at 7 pm in the Riffe Center's Capitol Theatre; and the Columbus Symphony presents pianist Anton Keurti under the direction of Junichi Hirokami, on May 10 at 8pm May 11 at 3pm. WOSU's Christopher Purdy will give pre-show chats on both evenings.wosu
Arts Calendar - Week of 4/28 - 5/04/08April 29, 2008Christopher Purdy talks about the best in local arts for the week, including: The Trinity Seminary Choir will perform Haydn's Mass in B-Flat in Bexley; the Central Ohio Symphony presents works by Mahler and Brahms at Ohio University; The Newark-Granville Symphony plays at Swasey Chapel on Denison University; The OSU Department of Dance teams up with Columbus for a Benefit Dance Performance at the Riffe Center; and pianist Derek Han plays soon at the Southern Theatre.wosu
Arts Calendar - Week of 4/21 - 4/27/08April 21, 2008Christopher Purdy talks about the best in local arts for the week, including: Ballet Met presents "Romeo and Juliet" beginning on May 1; The Davis Performing Arts Programs is teaming up with our Local Shakespearean experts, Actors' Theatre of Columbus, for our first ever Shakespearean Monologue and Scene Contest at the Columbus Performing Arts Center; the Central Ohio Symphony presents works by Mahler and Brahms; and the Men's and Women's Glee Clubs will perform at WOSU@COSI on Sunday, April 27. wosu
Arts Calendar - Week of 4/14 - 4/20/08April 15, 2008Christopher Purdy talks about the best in local arts for the week, including: CAPA and Opera Columbus present Gilbert & Sullivan's "H.M.S. Pinafore" at the Southern Theatre; The Columbus Symphony plays a Classical Top 40 Festival, conducted by Peter Stafford Wilson; "Doubt," presented by CATCO, is going on now at the Riffe Center; and Ballet Met will soon present "Romeo and Juliet."wosu
Arts Calendar - Week of 3/31 - 4/06/08April 7, 2008Christopher Purdy talks about the best in local arts for the week, including: pianist Yuja Wang performs at Denison University as part of the Vail Series; "Doubt," presented by CATCO, is going on now at the Riffe Center; Early music in Columbus presents The Early Interval: The Flemish Connection at Capital University; The Artemis String Quartet will be at the Southern Theatre; The Biava Quartet featuring Luis Biava will be at the Columbus Museum of Art; and the Columbus Symphony will be playing Mozart, Stravinsky, and Shubert.wosu
Arts Calendar - Week of 3/31 - 4/06/08March 31, 2008Christopher Purdy talks about the best in local arts for the week, including: the Annual Jazz Festival at the OSU School of Music features saxophonist Eddie Bayard and jazz organist Tony Monaco; the Columbus Symphony presents Mahler's Resurrection Symphony; Ohio Wesleyan is the place to hear a faculty/guest recital featuring Ohio Wesleyan’s Cameron Bennett, piano, and guest Charles Wetherbee, violin; teh Columbus Dance Theatre presents their New Dance Project; and "Doubt," presented by CATCO, begins on April 4.
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Arts Calendar - Week of 3/24 - 3/30/08March 25, 2008Christopher Purdy talks about the best in local arts for the week, including: the Annual Jazz Festival at the OSU School of Music features saxophonist Eddie Bayard and jazz organist Tony Monaco; "Just For Laughs," a comedy revue, begins soon at OSU's Drake Performance Center; Early Music presents Musica Vaticana on March 28 at the Pontifical College Josephinum; and the Columbus Symphony presents Mahler's Resurrection Symphony.wosu
Arts Calendar - Week of 3/17 - 3/23/08March 17, 2008Christopher Purdy talks about the best in local arts for the week, including: the Columbus Symphony Pops presents famed Irish tenor tenor Ronan Tynan, followed by performances of Mahler's Symphony #2; Early Music presents Musica Vaticana on March 28 at the Pontifical College Josephinum; and Catco's new play, "Doubt" begins its run in early April.wosu
Arts Calendar - Week of 3/03 - 3/9/08March 10, 2008Christopher Purdy talks about the best in local arts for the week, including: Ballet Met presents "Aladdin," with choreography by Gerald Charles, running through March 16; Benjamin Britten's opera "Peter Grimes" can be seen live in HD this weekend; The Canaletto Ensemble will be performing Schubert and Brahms at the Central Presbyterian church in Columbus; and the Columbus Symphony Pops presents tenor Ronan Tynan.wosu
Arts Calendar - Week of 3/03 - 3/9/08March 4, 2008Christopher Purdy talks about the best in local arts for the week, including: the Ohio State Symphony Orchestra will be performing at Weigel Hall; Ballet Met's presents "Aladdin," which opens on Friday, March 7; pianist Derek Han will play at the Southern Theatre; and classical music lovers can catch the Columbus Symphony this weekend as they perform Gershwin and Tchaikovsky. wosu
Arts Calendar - Week of 2/25 - 3/2/08February 25, 2008Christopher Purdy talks about the best in local arts for the week, including: Ballet Met's presents "Aladdin," which opens on March 7; CATCO's hit play, "The Drawer Boy," has been extended through March 2; and Opera Columbus presents Rossini's 'Cinderella (La Cenerentola).' wosu
Arts Calendar - Week of 2/18 - 2/24/08 February 18, 2008Christopher Purdy talks about the best in local arts for the week, including: the Columbus Symphony will be performing works by Benjamin Britten and Saint-Saens; the First Church Choral Society will feature Stravinsky's 'Symphony of Psalms'; pianist Derek Han will be in recital at the Southern Theatre; the Celtic Fiddle Festival is presenetd by City Music; and Opera Columbus returns with 'Cinderella.'wosu
Arts Calendar - Week of 2/11 - 2/17/08 February 14, 2008Christopher Purdy talks about the best in local arts for the week, including: CATCO's production of "The Drawer Boy"; the Muntu Dance Theater of Chicago is performing at the King Arts Complex; the Columbus Jazz Orchestra plays the the Southern Theatre; The Met Opera's production of Puccini's "Manon Lescaut" will be shown in Hi-Def at the Regal Cinema; and cellist Johannes Moser will perform “Chamber Music – Sunday Afternoons” at the Columbus Museum of Art.wosu
Arts Calendar - Week of 2/04 - 2/10/08 February 4, 2008Christopher Purdy highlights Heath Brion and his New Sousa Band; BalletMet's production of "Lovestruck"; The Columbus Dance Theatre; Michael Healy's play "The Drawer Boy" at CATCO; and ProMusica Chamber Orchestra's upcoming production.
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Arts Calendar - Week of 1/28 - 2/03/08 January 29, 2008Christopher Purdy highlights The Contemporary Music Festival at Ohio State; Ensemble Caprice by Early Music in Columbus; The Juniper Music Festival; and Michael Healy's play "The Drawer Boy."wosu
Arts Calendar - Week of 1/14 - 1/20/08 January 14, 2008Christopher Purdy highlights The Columbus Symphony, The Magpie Consort, The OSU School of Music, and a performance of "The Magic Flute," sung in English, at the Thurber Theater.wosu
Arts Calendar - Week of 1/07 - 1/13/08 January 7, 2008Christopher Purdy highlights The Columbus Symphony, which will be playing at the Ohio Theatre this weekend, accompanied by Christopher who will offer a pre-concert chat; ProMusica will be performing at the Southern Theatre; and the new Evolution Theatre Company will present "Stone Cold Serious" at the MadLab Theatre.wosu
Arts Calendar - Week of Dec. 12/17 - 12/23/07December 17, 2007Christopher Purdy highlights St. Joseph's Cathedral in Columbus' presentation of "Messiah"; The Ohio Capital Winds' upcoming performance at WOSU@COSI; BalletMet's and The Columbus Symphony's presentation of "The Nutcracker"; CATCO is offering "The Santaland Diaries"; the Mansfield Symphony's "Holiday Pops"; and Early Interval.wosu
Arts Calendar - Week of Dec. 12/10 - 12/16/07December 10, 2007Christopher Purdy highlights Ballet Met's and The Columbus Symphony's presentation of "The Nutcracker"; CATCO is offering two plays: "Crowns" and "The Santaland Diaries"; the Magpie Consort's production of "A Mediterranean Christmas"; and the live taping of the Service of Lessons and Carols.wosu
Arts Calendar - Week of Dec. 12/3 - 12/9/07December 4, 2007Christopher Purdy highlights the upcoming performances of The Nutcracker; The Columbus Gay Men's Chorus' presentation of "Joy"; Chamber Music Columbus presents the Takacs Quartet; and the Magpie Consort's upcoming production.wosu
Arts Calendar - Week of 11/26 - 12/2/07November 26, 2007Christopher Purdy highlights The Columbus Symphony Holiday Pops; The Chamber Music Connection, which will perform at the studios at WOSU@COSI: The Columbus Symphony and Ballet Met's The Nutcracker; and CATCO's two December productions: The Santaland Diaries and Crowns.wosu
Arts Calendar - Week of November 19 - 25 November 19, 2007Christopher Purdy highlights The Chamber Music Connection, which will perform at the studios at WOSU@COSI; The Columbus Symphony Holiday Pops; Ballet Met's The Nutcracker; and Amahl the Night Visitors, which will be performed at the First Congregational Church.wosu
Arts Calendar - Week of November 11 - 18November 13, 2007Christopher Purdy highlights Music in Mid-Ohio at the studios at WOSU@COSI; the OSU Department of Dance, "The Secret Garden," the Capital Pride Band's Fall Concert, and Chamber Music Columbus.wosu
Arts Calendar for the weekend of Nov. 9-11November 6, 2007Christopher Purdy highlights a few of the arts events taking place the weekend of November 9 -11, 2007 in Central Ohio.wosu
Week of October 28 - Nov 4October 29, 2007The Chamber Music Connection; The King Arts Complex; Early Music in Columbus; The Columbus Symphony; and the Jefferson Academy of Musicwosu
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