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  Robert Spano   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Spano is recognized internationally as one of America's outstanding conductors, acclaimed for leading vital, musically distinguished performances as well as for the breadth of repertoire he explores and his consistently imaginative programming.
Spano made his New York Philharmonic debut and conducted the orchestras of Cleveland, Cincinnati, Saint Louis, and the City of Birmingham, England.
Spano performs chamber music with many of his colleagues from the Atlanta Symphony, Brooklyn Philharmonic, Boston Symphony, Oberlin Conservatory and this season will appear with the Emory Chamber Music Society as part of ASO Connect!, a chamber music initiative of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.
www.franklinpondcm.org /r_spano.html   (388 words)

  
 - Berlioz: Requiem @ Soundbug
Spano's is a 21st-century take on Berlioz's masterpiece, a streamlined, machine-tooled interpretation that's among the fastest on disc.
Spano keeps both the orchestra and the chorus in perfect line with one another, stretching from glass-shattering fortes to the most ethereal of pianissimos.
Spano connects the entire work with a deep fluidity while also confining the Requiem to one CD, a welcome break from other recordings which push the 90 minute line.
www.soundbug.com /asin/B0002M5T6G   (640 words)

  
 Bio for Robert Spano
Music Director of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Robert Spano is recognized internationally as one of the brightest and most imaginative conductors of his generation.
Spano is also credited with elevating the Brooklyn Philharmonic to new levels of international prominence during his tenure as Music Director from 1996-2004.
Spano maintains a strong community presence by appearing in recitals and chamber music with the ASO musicians throughout the Atlanta community.
www.pittsburghsymphony.org /pghsymph.nsf/bios/62F89AA3A6FC7D4085256FCD00756DEA   (973 words)

  
 Market Wire: Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Names Robert Spano Music Director And Donald Runnicles Principal Guest ...
"Robert Spano and Donald Runnicles bring their intelligence, energy and innovation that, together with the members of the Orchestra, board, management and the community will provide a new dynamic and a real commitment to changing the traditional style of orchestra leadership," explained Ms.
Robert Spano is scheduled to come to Atlanta on Monday, February 14, for a special day of introductions.
Robert Spano conducts the Atlanta Symphony on May 4-6, 2000 in performances of John Harbison's Remembering Gatsby, Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 1 with pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet as soloist and orchestral excerpts from Wagner's Der Ring des Nibelungen.
calbears.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_pwwi/is_200002/ai_mark03003097   (1128 words)

  
 Adams, Copland, Ives, traditional American Hymns and Songs, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and Birmingham ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Having been Music Director of the Brooklyn Philharmonic since 1996, Robert Spano’s international reputation appears to have gathered considerable attention since his appointment two years ago as Music Director of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.
Spano’s crisp direction proved paramount but in contrast the leaner textures of the central Aria with Walking Bass, showed crystalline clarity and some beautiful sounds from the opening solo trombone and woodwind in particular.
Adams drew his inspiration for this work from the famous roadrunner cartoons and the furious pace of the final movement was captured with real energy by the players, as fragmented echoes of Copland, Bernstein and Stravinsky seemed to fly around in the tornado.
www.theclassicalsite.com /SandH/2003/Feb03/Adams_Spano.htm   (542 words)

  
 The Seattle Times: Arts & Entertainment: Conductor Robert Spano: Wagnerian challenge "a thrilling experience"
Spano is better known for his adventurous programming, his world premieres and his association with contemporary composers (such as Osvaldo Golijov).
Spano, who had just made his Seattle Opera debut conducting "Billy Budd," says he was baffled that Jenkins had chosen him.
He cites the "amazing chorus" (a legacy of one of his predecessors, the great Robert Shaw) and the "wonderful people in the orchestra and also among my administrative colleagues" for the reason he's happily ensconced in that community.
seattletimes.nwsource.com /html/artsentertainment/2002423095_ringmaster07.html   (681 words)

  
 BGSU -- The Monitor -- Robert Spano granted an honorary degree by BGSU
Robert Spano granted an honorary degree by BGSU
Internationally acclaimed conductor Robert Spano received an honorary Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University on Oct. 14 in Kobacker Hall.
Currently the music director of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and the Brooklyn Philharmonic Orchestra, Spano was the BGSU College of Musical Arts orchestra director from 1985-89.
www.bgsu.edu /offices/pr/monitor/pastissues/10-21-02/spano.html   (423 words)

  
 Meet the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Spano is recognized internationally as one of the brightest and most imaginative conductors of his generation.
Spano performs chamber music with many of his colleagues from the Atlanta Symphony, Brooklyn Philharmonic, Boston Symphony, and Oberlin Conservatory.
Spano grew up in a musical family, playing flute, violin, and piano as well as composing.
www.atlantasymphony.org /meet/spano.html   (398 words)

  
 ECHS | Robert Spano - Grammy Winner   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
ELKHART -- Elkhart Central grad Robert Spano was a triple winner at the 2003 Grammy Awards.
Spano, conductor of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, was named for that orchestra and chorus' work on "Vaughn Williams: A Sea Symphony (Symphony No. 1).
Spano has been music director of the Brooklyn Philharmonic for six years, but will step down at the end of the 2003-04 season.
blueblazers.org /spano.htm   (281 words)

  
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Spano, in his first Atlanta performance outside the ASO, will collaborate with Lin on the first and last pieces of the program.
Spano is the music director designate for the ASO; his term as music director officially begins in September.
Robert is not only an accomplished conductor, he is a very fine pianist, so we are pleased our patrons will have the opportunity to hear him in action with an Atlanta Symphony colleague."
www.emory.edu /WELCOME/journcontents/releases/linspano.html   (558 words)

  
 Brooklyn Philharmonic - Robert Spano
Music Director of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and the Brooklyn Philharmonic, Robert Spano is recognized internationally as one of the brightest, most talented and imaginative conductors of his generation.
Spano is credited with elevating the Brooklyn Philharmonic to new levels of international prominence and has, through his characteristically innovative programming, begun to enrich and expand the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's repertoire.
Robert Spano's first recording of Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazade with the Atlanta Symphony on the Telarc label was described in ClassicsToday.com as "the best rendition of the work to come around in years.
www.brooklynphilharmonic.com /info/SPANO_BIO.htm   (788 words)

  
 Atlanta Symphony and Robert Spano Win Three Grammy Awards for Vaughan Williams Disc By Michael Markowitz
The disc, which features Robert Spano conducting, helped the Cleveland-based Telarc label to another strong showing at the awards, held 23 February at New York's Madison Square Garden.
Telarc's staff producer, Robert Woods, won the Producer of the Year award and the label had received seven nominations.
Robert Spano, conductor; Norman Mackenzie, chorus director; Christine Goerke, soprano and Brett Polegato, baritone; Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus; Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
www.treyclegg.com /News/20030224-atlanta_symphony_and_robert_span.htm   (466 words)

  
 Spano in NYC With Atlanta Symphony (phillyBurbs.com) | Music
Spano, who has conducted since he was 14, doesn't get caught up in that.
Spano built his reputation as music director of the Brooklyn Philharmonic, a term that ends this spring after eight seasons.
Spano, who was born in Ohio and grew up in Elkhart, Ind., is very much like Wagner's Wanderer.
www.phillyburbs.com /pb-dyn/news/81-04292004-291772.html   (775 words)

  
 The Boston Herald : Succeeding Sieji; Why Robert Spano seems to be at the head of line line. @ HighBeam Research   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Start / T / The Boston Herald / August 13, 1999 / Succeeding Sieji; Why Robert Spano seems to be at the head of line line.
Succeeding Sieji; Why Robert Spano seems to be at the head of line line.
Spano, 38, is former BSO assistant conductor, current director of the Brooklyn Philharmonic and head of the conducting department at the Tanglewood Music Center.
static.elibrary.com /t/thebostonherald/august131999/succeedingsiejiwhyrobertspanoseemstobeattheheadofl/index.html   (257 words)

  
 ipedia.com: Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
In 1967, with the departure of Sopkin, Robert Shaw (founder of the Robert Shaw Chorale) was brought in as conductor, and a year later the orchestra turned full- time.
He became Music Director Emeritus in 2000, and was succeeded as principal conductor by Robert Spano.
The ASO's main venue is the Chastain Park Ampitheatre, although it often plays at other parks in the area in the summer, and goes on tour abroad including Berlin in 2004.
www.ipedia.com /atlanta_symphony_orchestra.html   (274 words)

  
 Pearl - The Best Reason To Play Drums
She studied under Robert Van Sice at Rotterdam Conservatorium in Holland, where she received "Cum Laude" (First percussionist received this degree), and in 1997 she took part in the recording on James Wood's Marimba concerto in London, where she was recognized highly as a performer (NMC label).
Robert Van Sice has released three CD’s for Etcetera records and one CD with Mode Records, a project which began with the 1995 release of James Wood’s music for marimba.
Robert Slack is Principal Percussionist for the Pacific Symphony Orchestra.
www.pearldrum.com /concert_artist.asp   (8372 words)

  
 NPR's SymphonyCast   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Spano is one of the world's most prominent conductors, his reputation enhanced by a vast knowledge of an extraordinary breadth of repertoire and a unique and imaginative style of programming.
Spano began this season conducting the Global Freeway Australian Youth Orchestra on its Olympic Arts Festival tour with guest soloist Pinchas Zukerman, made his Seattle Opera debut in December with Britten's Billy Budd, and returned to the Santa Fe Opera to conduct Kaija Saariaho's work L'Amour de loin.
Spano performs chamber music with many of his colleagues from the Brooklyn Philharmonic, Boston Symphony and Oberlin Conservatory.
www.npr.org /programs/symphonycast/archives/011014.extra_spanobio.html   (533 words)

  
 ttgapers.com store - Rainbow Body / Blue Cathedral / Symphony 1 / Appalachian Spring Suite - Atlanta Symphony Orchestra ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Jennifer Higdon's Blue Cathedral, which closes the disc, is a finely textured exploration that, in her words, represents an imaginary journey "through a glass cathedral in the sky." It has a soaring quality that captivates, and while not as melodic as Theofanidis' piece, is as compelling in its own way.
Spano excels in the Barber and Copland works too; the Barber Symphony No. 1, played with coiled energy, the Copland Suite from Appalachian Spring, full of atmosphere and momentum.
I purchased it to have a copy of Blue Cathedral, which is an extraordinary piece of contemporary music.
www.ttgapers.com /ttStore-index2-asin-B000096FU3.html   (892 words)

  
 NPR's SymphonyCast: Biography of Robert Spano   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Music Director of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Robert Spano this season conducts numerous Classical Season concerts on the main subscription series and joins the orchestra for the annual concert in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr., a tour of Florida cities, and a variety of other musical and outreach activities.
Spano makes his New York Philharmonic debut and conducts the orchestras of Cleveland, Cincinnati, Saint Louis, and the City of Birmingham, England.
He has recently been appointed Director of the Festival of Contemporary Music for the summers of 2003 and 2004 at the Tanglewood Music Center, where he has served as Director of the prestigious conducting fellowship program since 1998.
www.npr.org /programs/symphonycast/bios/spano.html   (494 words)

  
 HR554.html
Commending the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Chorus and their music director, Robert Spano; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Chorus are ably led and directed by Robert Spano, who has been recognized as an outstanding music director and conductor.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Chorus and Robert Spano.
www.legis.state.ga.us /legis/2003_04/fulltext/hr554.htm   (237 words)

  
 PlaybillArts: News: Spano and Runnicles Announce Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 2005-06 Season
Performances at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center and an Ojai Festival debut were among the highlights of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s 2005-06 season, announced today by music director Robert Spano and principal guest conductor Donald Runnicles.
Spano will lead the orchestra and chorus in a Carnegie Hall performance of Verdi’s Requiem next March.
Spano has been named music director of the festival.
www.playbillarts.com /news/article/1570.html   (405 words)

  
 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, Robert Spano - Last.fm
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, Robert Spano / On The Beach At Night, Alone
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, Robert Spano / Scherzo: The Waves
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www.audioscrobbler.com /music/Atlanta+Symphony+Orchestra+and+Chorus,+Robert+Spano   (116 words)

  
 SR313.html   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
WHEREAS, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Chorus are masterfully led and directed by Robert Spano, their preeminent music director and conductor.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize and commend the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Chorus for their talent, hard work, and dedication and for their well-deserved accolades and Robert Spano for his exceptional leadership.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Chorus and Robert Spano.
www.legis.state.ga.us /legis/2003_04/fulltext/sr313.htm   (237 words)

  
 Special concert marks debut of Atlanta Symphony Orchestra director Robert Spano
A special concert this week--not part of the regular season series--will mark the Athens debut of Robert Spano, the newly appointed Atlanta Symphony Orchestra music director.
Spano was appointed music director of the Atlanta Symphony earlier this year, and he will conduct five weeks of ASO concerts this season, assuming full duties as music director in 2001.
He is known for his wide knowledge of the classical repertoire and his imaginative programming.
www.uga.edu /columns/000918/preview.html   (331 words)

  
 Pricenoia.com - Robert Spano   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Bill Spanos in conversation : An article from: Mosaic : a Journal for the Interdisciplinary Study of Literature
Authors: Robert G. Harrison; Weiping Lu; William Ditto; Lou Pecora; Mark Spano; Sandeep Vohra
Authors: Robert G. Kunzendorf; Nicholas P. Spanos; Benjamin Wallace
www.pricenoia.com /search/Robert+Spano/0/0/index.html   (205 words)

  
 classical music - andante - robert spano and atlanta symphony to make first recordings for deutsche grammophon, of ...
classical music - andante - robert spano and atlanta symphony to make first recordings for deutsche grammophon, of works by osvaldo golijov
Robert Spano and Atlanta Symphony to Make First Recordings for Deutsche Grammophon, of Works by Osvaldo Golijov
Robert Spano leads the Atlanta Symphony in a new score containing some of the most imaginative music this composer has ever written.
www.andante.com /article/article.cfm?id=24861   (346 words)

  
 Robert Spano: Reviews, Discography, Audio Clips, and more ||| Music.com
Robert Spano: Reviews, Discography, Audio Clips, and more
Robert Spano: Reviews, Discography, Audio Clips, and more
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 all on Robert Spano (in USA)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Bill Spanos in conversation : An article from: Mosaic : a Journal for the Interdisciplinary Study of Literature -- (Digital) HTML
Robert G. Harrison, Weiping Lu, William Ditto, Lou Pecora, Mark Spano, Sandeep Vohra
Ralph Vaughan Williams, Robert Spano, Christine Goerke, Brett Polegato, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Chorus
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 Muziq.net - Shopping Network   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
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 Atlanta Symphony Center Designed By Santiago Calatrava
As the largest orchestra in the Southeastern United States, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra is also one of the youngest American orchestras to achieve international prominence.
The ASO is led by the innovative creative team of Music Director Robert Spano and Principal Guest Conductor Donald Runnicles.
Calatrava, who is the 2005 winner of the AIA Gold Medal-the highest honor given by the American Institute of Architects-unveiled the design in Atlanta's Symphony Hall at a festive ceremony featuring a performance by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, led by Robert Spano.
www.atlantasymphonycenter.org   (3261 words)

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