Classical Movements Pax Musica
2008 Touring Year
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Chorus Tours Home and Abroad

It was an April evening at Carnegie Hall. The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Chorus was presented in concert as part of its Great American Orchestras II Series. Music Director Robert Spano led the mass ensemble in a program comprised entirely of works themed upon mysticism, mythology and lore - Sibelius' Tapiola, the complete ballet score of Ravel's Daphnis et Chloé and the New York premiere of American composer Christopher Theofanidis' The Here and Now. The New York Times said, "in waves of climactic crescendos...Mr. Spano drew a swelling, variegated sound that packed a visceral punch." Continued...

The Philadelphia Orchestra Asia Anniversary Tour

Let us take you back to the fall of 1973, The Philadelphia Orchestra traveled and performed in China, which was a first by any American orchestra. To commemorate the 35th anniversary of this tour, The Philadelphia Orchestra returned to China this May and performed two concerts in Bejing, one in Ghangzhou and two in Shanghai. Read article...

The Philharmonic Orchestra of the Americas and Alondra de la Parra Mexico Tour and Latin Grammys

The Philharmonic Orchestra of the Americas, directed by Alondra de la Parra, returned from Beyond Borders; another victorious tour in Mexico! The tour started in Houston where Alondra de la Parra and P.O.A. received a most privileged invitation to perform at the Latin Grammys for the Concert and Tribute to Gloria Estefan at the G.R. Brown Convention Center. Read article...

London Symphony Orchestra and Valery Gergiev Invite the Choral Arts Society of Washington for Mahler's 8th Symphony

The Choral Arts Society of Washington, under the direction of Norman Scribner, received a rare and exciting invitation from the London Symphony Orchestra and Chorus to perform Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 8 ("Symphony of a Thousand"). Conducted by Valery Gergiev, the two performances at St. Paul's Cathedral both SOLD OUT! Read article...

The Cascade Youth Orchestra Cruises on Home from Scandinavia

During June and July of this year, The Cascade Youth Symphony Orchestra went on a tour to Scandinavia. Visiting Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm and Helsinki, the choir enjoyed the beautiful Scandinavian landscape. Read article...

The Pacific BoyChoir Takes On a 17 Day-8 Concert Tour to Argentina

This past June and July, the Grammy award winning Pacific BoyChoir, directed by Kevin Fox, undertook a 17 day-8 concert tour of Argentina. The boys visited Victoria, Córdoba, San Juan, Mendoza, San Luis and Buenos Aires. Read article...

Minnesota Orchestra Wows New York

Those who were successful in obtaining a seat in Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall in New York the afternoon of Sunday, April 13th found themselves to be truly fortunate indeed, as The Minnesota Orchestra under Music Director Osmo Vänskä took the hall, audience and critics by storm with a performance of Sibelius' The Dryad and a rare presentation of Mahler's original conception for his Symphony No. 1 in D, which includes the Blumine movement. Read article...

4 Triumphant Tours to Italy

Italy, Still a Popular Destination... Read article...

Italy Applauds the Children's Chorus of Washington

This summer, the Children's Chorus of Washington, directed by Joan Gregoryk, returned from 11 day, 6 concert tour to Italy. From Florence to Rome to the Vatican City, the choir did what they do best and serenaded the Italian countryside. Read article...

Melodia! South American Music Festival an Absolute Success!

2008 was a great year for Melodia! Wonderful choirs traveled and performed against the fabulous backdrops of Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires. Read article...

2008 Rhapsody! Children's Music Festival a Hit!

2008 was a great year for the Rhapsody! Children's Music Festival. Four fabulous choirs traveled and performed against the magnificent backdrops of Vienna, Salzburg and Prague. Read article...

Summer 2009 is the Inaugural Ihlombe! South African Choral Festival

Classical Movements, in association with The Choral Institute of South Africa - CHORISA, is gearing up for our brand new international music festival - the Ihlombe! South African Choral Festival. Read article...

The Young People's Chorus of NYC and the University Glee Club of NYC Engage Canada

2 Choirs Perform 20 Concerts in 22 Days... Read article...

St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and "Genius" Violinist Captivate Chicago

In November, the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra, led by David Robertson, went on tour to Chicago. There they performed an interesting program at the acclaimed Harris Theater. Read article...

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Astounds Asia

In October, the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra returned from their well received tour to Asia. Directed by Bramwell Tovey, the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra went on an 11-day, 7 concert tour which included concerts in Seongnam and Daejeon in South Korea, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Macau. Read article...

Russia Rejoices the Hong Kong Children's Choir

In June, the Hong Kong Children's Choir, under the direction of Kathy Fok, embarked on a 9 day, 4 concert tour of Russia. Read article...

South Africa Celebrates Florida's Singing Sons BoyChoir

This past June, Florida's Singing Sons Boychoir, directed by Craig Denison, embarked on an intense concert tour to South Africa. Performing 7 concerts in 14 days, the choir collaborated with numerous local choirs. Read article...

Northwestern College Returns from Australia

This past May, the Northwestern College Symphonic Band went on a 14 day tour to Australia and Tasmania with Classical Movements, Inc. Read article...

Home, Health and Heart: Yale Dominican Republic Service Tour

Voluntoursim at its best, in March, nearly 100 Yale alumni, current students, and friends gathered in the Dominican Republic to participate in the inaugural Yale Service Tour 2008: Home, Health, and Heart. Read article...

The University of Manitoba Singers Return from a Successful Tour to Argentina

The University of Manitoba Singers of Canada returned in May from their 13 day tour with Classical Movements to Paraguay and Argentina. Read article...

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra SELLS OUT Carnegie Hall & the Kennedy Center with Leonard Bernstein's "Mass"

This concert celebration was all a part of the Bernstein 'Mass' Project: A Choral Exploration", which included Marin Alsop leading the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Morgan State University Choir, the Brooklyn Youth Chorus, and Jubilant Sykes in the "Mass" at Carnegie Hall Friday, and the United Palace Theater in Washington Heights Saturday. Read article...