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Amstel Quartet | Philip Glass 1962: Blood Oath

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Amstel Quartet | Philip Glass 1962: Body Building

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Amstel Quartet | Philip Glass Closing

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Amstel Quartet: Sax avec Elan!

Naar aanleiding van de maand van de vrouw interviewde de Volkskrant een aantal grandes dames uit de Nederlandse cultuurwereld. Onder wie de inmiddels 90-jarige zageres Thérèse Steinmetz. Zij tredt nog steeds op, o.a. met de Franse chansonnier Philippe Elan. Aardig moment voor een herpublicatie van mijn artikel uit 2015, toen hij een cd uitbracht samen met het Amstel Quartet. Continue reading…

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Amstel Quartet: CD portrait of Georgs Pelēcis

Amstel Quartet: CD portrait of Georgs Pelēcis

‘All of my creative inspiration comes from music, from euphony that acts as an ideal reflection or embodiment of a homeland. Aspiring for this ideal is the most important theme in my work.’ This is the motto of the Latvian composer Georgs Pelēcis, to whom the Amstel Saxophone Quartet has dedicated a full CD. This will be presented at Orgelpark Amsterdam on 10 December 2021. Georgs Pelēcis was…

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Amstel Quartet: Samuel Barber / Adagio for Strings

The Amstel Quartet is a classical saxophone quartet from Amsterdam, the Netherlands.  They play old music, new music, popular music, world music.  This has earned the foursome a host of admirers all over the world. The Amstel Quartet wins awards regularly and has international recognition. The four men continue to express their love for the saxophone and the unique versatility of the saxophone quartet as a perfect unity, with original CDs, a scintillating series in the Amsterdam Felix Meritis, performances in beautiful halls such as the Concertgebouw Amsterdam, the Philharmonie in Luxemburg, Carnegie Hall in New York and extensive tours through Europe, Russia, the Middle East, China, Japan and the United States. (Source: Amstelquartet)

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Michael Nyman - String Quartet No. 2: III

I love pieces that slowly build onto repeating phrases like this (probably why I like Philip Glass so much).  I had originally heard this performed by the Amstel Quartet on Amstel Tracks Now! as a brilliant arrangement for sax.

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Weekend April 27-29 Frieze Art Fair 2 for 1 Tickets, Munch's "The Scream", Lesbian/Gay Symphonic Band, Tai Chi Day, Ice Age Digital, Clybourne Park Discount Tickets, Antique Auto Show, And Much More....

Page 1-FRIDAY APRIL 27: Munch's"The Scream", Colin Hay...Men at Work, Bike Show, Ice Age Digital (*FREE*), Grand Prix Ballet Competition, United Nations Tour

Page 2-SATURDAY APRIL 28: Ernie Kovacs and Edie Adams, Lesbian/Gay Symphonic Band, Tai Chi Day(*FREE*), MOMA Family Weekend Programs (*FREE*), Clybourne Park (*DISCOUNT*), Warriors: China's First Emperor

Page 3- SUNDAY APRIL 29: Titanic Voices, Amstel Quartet, Recess Monkey, Works & Process, Antique Auto Show

**FRIEZE ART FAIR POSTING FROM THURSDAY**  HERE'S A BUY ONE TICKET, GET ONE FREE OFFER: http://friezenewyork.com USE PROMO CODE NYCGO12

FRIDAY APRIL 27, 2012

MUSEUMS/ART/GALLERIES

Sotheby's: Edvard Munch's "The Scream"

As the defining image of the Expressionist movement, The Scream stands as a pivotal work in the history of art. The present version of The Scream dates from 1895, and is one of four versions of the composition, and the only version still in private hands.

On view at Sotheby's before going to auction on May 2, 2012. Part of the Impressionist & Modern Art Evening Sale, which also includes Chagall, Picasso and Leger. 

Sotheby’s 1334 York Avenue-between 71st St and 72nd St sothebys.com Tel: [phone] Directions: Subway 4,6 68th St/Lexington Ave Bus M15, M31, M72

CONCERTS/MUSIC

Colin Hay..Men at Work

Now a solo artist, Colin Hay may best be known as the lead singer for Men At Work, the platinum selling Australian band that topped worldwide charts in the 80's with anthems like “Overkill”, “Down Under” and “Who Can It Be Now?” 8pm. $34 and $39

http://youtu.be/owAPNHiRXOg

Click link for tickets: http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/03004737985C99DA?artistid=769308&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1

The Town Hall 123 West 43rd Street (between 6th Avenue & Broadway) the-townhall-nyc.org  Tel: [phone]

Directions: Subway 1, 2, 3, N, Q, R  to Times Square/42nd St/7th Ave A, C, E to 42nd Street/Port Authority/8th Ave B, D, F, M, 7- 42nd St-Bryant Park/6th Ave Bus M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M7, M20, M104

SPORTS

New Amsterdam Bike Show

The Best of Roadbikes, Dutchbikes, Accessories, Bicycle Giveaways, Ridestyle Fashion Show, and much more! April 28th and 29th. $15 pay on website, $20 at door. 10am-7pm

Skylight Soho 275 Hudson St- at Spring St http://newambikeshow.com/

Directions: Subway C, E to Spring St/6th Ave 1 to Canal St

KIDS/TEENS

 Ice Age To the Digital Age: The 3D Animation Art of Blue Sky Studios

Looks at the creative work of Blue Sky Studios, a leader in the animation industry for over 20 years, and the creators of such blockbuster films as the Ice Age series, Robots, Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who!, and the recent hit Rio. Admission by donation. Hours: Tues 10am-8pm, Wed-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 12pm-4pm

Through May 5, 2012

Society of Illustrators 128 East 63rd Street-between Park and Lexington Ave http://www.societyillustrators.org/The-Museum/2012/Blue-Sky/Ice-Age-To-the-Digital-Age--The-3D-Animation-Art-of-Blue-Sky-Studios.aspx Tel: [phone]

Directions: Subway F to Lexington and 63rd St 4, 5, 6, N, Q, R to Lexington and 59th St Bus M1, M2, M3, M4, M66, M72, M101, M102, M103, M104

DANCE/THEATER

Youth America Grand Prix Ballet Scholarship Competition

Founded in 1999 by two former Bolshoi Ballet dancers, YAGP is conducted annually throughout the U.S. and abroad (Brazil, Mexico, Japan, and Italy) connecting dancers, teachers, schools and companies all over the globe. 7pm. $45

Thursday April 26- Saturday April 27

Click link for tickets: http://lc.lincolncenter.org/shows/204325?show_date=2012-04-27%2019:00:00

David Koch Theater Lincoln Center- Columbus Ave at 63rd St

Directions: Subway 1 to 66th St 2, 3 to 72nd St A, B, C, D to 59th St/Columbus Circle Bus M5, M7, M11, M66, M104

X'TRAS/THINGS TO DO

Guided tour at United Nations

The tour includes an overview of the history of the U.N, donated gifts, the 30 articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, The General Assembly Hall and more.

Guided and audio tours are available Monday - Friday, 9:45am – 4:45pm. Audio tours are also available Saturdays and Sundays, 10:00am – 4:15pm. Adults $16, Seniors $11, Children $9

United Nations Plaza and East 42nd St http://visit.un.org/wcm/content/site/visitors/lang/en/guided/

Directions: Subway 4, 5, 6, 7, S to 42nd St/Grand Central Station Bus M15, M42

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SATURDAY APRIL 28, 2012

MUSEUMS/ART/GALLERIES

Museum of Moving Image: Ernie Kovacs and Edie Adams (through May 27 th AND Behind the Screen (Ongoing Exhibition)

Behind The Screen: A one-of-a-kind experience that immerses visitors in the creative and technical process of producing, promoting, and presenting films, television shows, and digital entertainment. The exhibition reveals the skills, material resources, and artistic decisions that go into making moving images. 

Retrospective: Ernie Kovaks and Edie Adams in TV LOUNGE- 255 minutes of archival television programs

Saturday-Sunday 10:30am - 7pm. $12 adults, $9 seniors, $6 children. FREE admission Friday’s 4:00 pm–8:00 p.m 

The Museum of Moving Image 36-01 35 Avenue Astoria www.movingimage.us Tel: [phone]

Directions: M (weekdays only) or R to Steinway Street Q (weekdays only) or N to 36 Avenue

CONCERTS/MUSIC

Lesbian/Gay Symphonic Band

The Lesbian & Gay Big Apple Corps Symphonic Band presents "On The Town! A Musical Tour of New York City", featuring music by the city's greatest band celebrating the world's greatest city. Program includes works by Bernstein and Leiber & Stoller. 8pm $31-$36

http://youtu.be/x0s5QPovsho

Click link for tickets: http://www.symphonyspace.org/event/7143-on-the-town-a-musical-tour-of-new-york-city

Symphony Space 2537 Broadway at 95th Street http://www.symphonyspace.org Tel: [phone]

Directions: Subway 1, 2, 3 to 96th St Bus M104, M 96

SPORTS

World Tai Chi Day

Kick off the season with free classes and a continuous demonstration of Tai Chi to celebrate this global holiday. Presented by the Tai Chi Chuan Center. All ages and levels  **FREE** 11am-2pm

Bryant Park-Fountain Terrace http://bryantpark.org/plan-your-visit/calendar.html?date=2012-04-22 

Directions: Subway 1, 2, 3 7th/42nd St/Times Square B, D, F, M, N, Q, R 6th/42nd St/Times Square 7 6th/ 42nd St/Times Square Bus M5, M7, M20, M42, M104

KIDS/TEENS

MOMA Family Weekend Programs

Share ideas with your family about works of art, and interact with art in creative ways. Programs: -Tours For Fours -A Closer Look For Kids -Tours For Tweens

Tickets are distributed at the Education and Research Building reception desk starting at 10:00 a.m. on a first-come, first-served basis. **FREE** (including admission to museum)

Museum of Modern Art: MOMA 11 W. 53rd St- between 5th and 6th Ave http://www.moma.org/learn/kids_families/gallery_talks#course1

Directions: Subway E to 53rd St B, D, F, M to 47/50th St/Rockefeller Center Bus M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M50

DANCE/THEATER

**DISCOUNT CODE** to Pulitzer Prize Winning Play and New York Times Rave Reviewed: CLYBOURNE PARK

A white community in 1950’s Chicago frets about the African-American family about to move in. Fast-forward to the present day, and the same house represents very different demographics.

http://youtu.be/JtdwQHEfo6w

Save up to 40%....Tickets regularly $89.50-$127, just $55-$79 (thru 5/6) Click link below or call 212-947-8844 and use code CPBBX310 http://www.broadwayoffers.com/go.aspx?MD=2001&MC=CPBBX310&AID=AFF000004800

Walter Kerr Theatre 219 W. 48th St-between Broadway and 8th Ave 212-239-2820

Directions: Subway C, E to 50th/8th Ave 1 to 50th/Broadway N, Q, R to 49th/7th Ave Bus M7, M20, M104

X'TRAS/THINGS TO DO

Terracotta Warriors: Defenders of China's First Emperor

6 Feet Tall- 2000 Years Old. Direct from China, discover the legend behind the life-size terracotta soldiers with a fascinating journey back to the days of China’s first emperor, along with an exclusive collection of over 200 treasures and artifacts. Adults $26, Seniors $23.50, Children $20.50

American Express Promo:  Receive one complimentary audio tour when you use your American Express Card to order tickets

Click link for tickets: https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/912962

Discovery Times Square 226 West 44th St- between 7th & 8th Ave Directly across from Shubert Alley http://www.discoverytsx.com/exhibitions/terracotta-warriors

Directions: Subway A, C, E 8th/42nd St/Times Square 1, 2, 3 7th/42nd St/Times Square B, D, F, N, Q, R, 7 6th/42nd St/Times Square Bus M7, M20, M42, M104

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SUNDAY APRIL 29, 2012

MUSEUMS/ART/GALLERIES

Titanic Voices

Honoring the Titanic's maiden voyage, the installation includes Washington Dodge’s handwritten eyewitness account of the ship’s sinking; a bronze medal presented to Arthur Rostron, captain of the Carpathia, for his heroic rescue of Titanic survivors; a photographic portrait of Isidor Straus, owner of H.R. Macy & Co., and his wife, Ida, who perished together, and more.

Adults $15, Seniors $12, Children $5. Admission is pay-as-you-wish from 6-8 pm on Fridays. Tues-Thurs and Sat: 10am-6pm, Friday 10am-8pm, Sunday 11am-5pm

Through June 3

New-York Historical Society 170 Central Park West at Richard Gilder Way (77th Street) http://www.nyhistory.org/node/77339 Tel: [phone]

Directions: Subway B, C to 81st St Bus M7, M10, M79, M11

CONCERTS/MUSIC

Schneider Concerts Presents: The Amstel Quartet

The Amstel Quartet presents moving string  and saxophone quartet transcriptions from Mozart, Barber, Glazunov, Tan Dun, Jan Sweelinck, and a New York Premiere of Michael Torke's May-June-July. $17.50 Adults, $15 Seniors. 2pm-4:30pm

http://youtu.be/LCI4ebJRyac

The New School Tishman Auditorium Alvin Johnson/J. M. Kaplan Hall 66 West 12th Street-between 5th and 6th Ave http://www.newschool.edu/mannes/events.aspx?id=68097

Directions: Subway 1, 2, 3, F, L, M to 14th St N, Q, R, 4, 5, 6 to 14th St/Union Sq Bus M1, M2, M3, M5, M7, M14

KIDS/TEENS

Recess Monkey

Recess Monkey is the acclaimed children’s music band from Seattle formed by three elementary school teachers who make kid's music derived from their days in their classrooms. $15. 11am

Click link to buy tickets: http://www.92y.org/tribeca/tickets/production.aspx?performanceNumber=80601

92ndst Y Tribeca 200 Hudson Street 92y.org/Tribeca/index Tel: [phone]

Directions: Subway A, C, E, 1 to Canal St Bus M20

DANCE/THEATER

Works & Process, American Ballet Theatre: A Cast of Characters

American Ballet Theatre’s 2012 Metropolitan Opera season will feature a cast of characters, including pirates, evil sorcerers, a tractor driver, and even a donkey. Join ABT’s creative team and company dancers to explore the process and journey of bringing the diverse characters of ABT’s repertoire to life.  $30. 7:30pm.

**SORRY, THIS IS NOW SOLD OUT....STANDBY TICKETS MAY BE AVAILABLE IF SPACE PERMITS

Guggenheim Museum 1071 Fifth Ave at 89th St worksandprocess.org Box Office Tel: [phone]

Directions: Subway 4, 5, 6 to 86th St Bus M1, M2, M3, M4, M86

X'TRAS/THINGS TO DO

33rd Annual Antique Auto Show. Queens County Farm Museum

Members of the New York Antique Auto Club will exhibit their cars on the farmhouse grounds. Automobile memorabilia, historic house tours, hayrides, and food will be available. Adults $5, Children $2. 11:00am - 4:00pm

Queens County Farm Museum 73-50 Little Neck Parkway Floral Park

http://queensfarm.org Tel: [phone]

Directions:

Subway and Bus: E or F Train to Kew Gardens/Union Turnpike Station Q46 Bus (eastbound on Union Tpk.) to Little Neck Parkway Stop Cross Union Tpk and walk North on Little Neck Pky 3 blocks to Museum Entrance

**AND MORE**  Reminder: Now That The Weekend's Over....It'sTime To Start Planning For The Next!!  http://wp.me/p248Xv-WQ

Header Photograph Courtesy of Wendy Horwitz