A little bit of opera, CCC debuts two shows Jul 25, 2008
Written by: Giovanni Battista Pergolesi. Performers: Ledford and Bell. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Happily ever after, the Italian way Jun 7, 2008
La Serva Padrona (The Servant Mistress) is an opera by Giovanni Battista Pergolesi. It was meant as an intermezzo for a larger opera, Il Prigioniero Superbo (The Proud Prisoner), but it became famous in its own right, and has been performed as a stand-alone opera buffa in the 300 years since it was written. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Indonesia Opera Society to stage 'La Serva Padrona' May 29, 2008
La Serva Padrona (The Servant Mistress) is the work of Giovanni Battista Pergolesi. The opera had its premiere on Sept. 5, 1733, to celebrate the birthday of the empress of Hapsburg. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
Supporting musical dreams Feb 25, 2008
Kohn, an alto/mezzo-soprano, sang Lisa Lehmann's "Evensong" and "Nina," an aria attributed to Giovanni Battista Pergolesi. Familiar with "Evensong," Kohn said she chose "Nina" because of its newness. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
COMMUNITY WRAP Apr 1, 2007
On the same program, Randy Pagel will direct the 120-voice Las Vegas Youth Choristers, accompanied by the Musical Arts Orchestra, in W.A. Mozart's "Te Deum" and the "Magnificat" by Giovanni Battista Pergolesi. Tickets to the "Hymn of Praise" concert are $12 general admission and $10 for seniors, disabled and the military. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Life)
Mendelssohn's 'Hymn' part of arts group concert Mar 18, 2007
On the same program, Randy Pagel will direct the 120 Las Vegas Youth Choristers in W.A. Mozart's "Te Deum" and the "Magnifact" by Giovanni Battista Pergolesi. The Choristers group is made up of students from Cannon Middle School and Leavitt Middle School. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Life)
Yes, I lied about Joyce. Now Ill face the music Mar 4, 2007
William Barrington-Coupe slips a CD into a modest-looking machine and raises his index finger in the air. he says triumphantly after a minute or so. (Times Online)
Ten-year old girl to play with Norwalk Symphony Feb 22, 2007
"They will participate as part of the orchestra during this concert. The young musicians will play with the orchestra as equals. There are only a few young players that meet that level of excellence. But it will be thrilling to hear them. Imagine if you'd been lucky enough to hear a fifteen year old Mozart. That's what we will offer." Together, the three prodigies will perform the first movement of the "Trio Sonata in G Major" composed by Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, which is the piece of music... (Chariho Times, RI)
