Spread New Music to the World
We are happy to announce the "Spread new music to the world" project - a collaborative artistic and cultural program between Russia and the United States with the support of the US Embassy in Moscow. The project intends to enrich the audience and features the novel American masterpiece "Requiem for the fallen" by Emmanuel Dubois. Driven by the mission to unite nations through the music and amazing experience of working together with top caliber artists from other countries, this endeavor will provide a unique opportunity for young professionals from art-oriented educational institutes in Russia to be part of the preparation process of the project, interact with the composer and established artists, and see orchestration processes as well as how music comes alive in all complexity and diversity.
November 16, 2020
The Pianist from Saint Petersburg
By Mustafa Ali
His music was instrumental in the war effort against Nazi Germany. His story is that of survival against the siege of Leningrad.
November 21, 2020
The Composer of Russia
By William Higgs
The years 1939 through 1945 were a period of heavy cultural and artistic influence between Russia and the United States. During WWII, many artists moved between the two countries, including famed composer Igor Stravinsky. He is widely known for The Firebird and The Rite of Spring, which influenced the American composer Aaron Copland's influence. Of […]
November 25, 2020
Love and loyalty in times of war
By Mustafa Ali
The mind behind the catchy and folksy military tune of Katyusha, one of the most popular songs in Soviet Russia during WWII
December 2, 2020
World and Melody
By amilee.huang
WORD AND MELODYSaturday, June 11, 20167:30PM – 9:30 PM ESTSt. Elizabeth Catholic Church917 Montrose RdRockville, MD 20852Russian soprano Yulia Petrachuk, Peruvian Baritone Jose Sacin and Belarusian pianist Tatiana Loisha will grace the gorgeous stage of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church with an Interesting Art Songs program. You will hear spellbinding song cycles by Richard Strauss and Claude Debussy, selected songs by an American contemporary composer Emmanuel Dubois and beautiful songs by Sergey Rachmaninoff and Giuseppe […]
December 3, 2020
The Theater Master
By Mustafa Ali
The story of a brilliant mind who was a jack of all trades and a master of many. A playwright and a songwriter who was never formally educated in either art.
December 13, 2020
The War and the Artist
By Mustafa Ali
The artist whose life and career is defined by their contribution to the war effort of WWII and their dedication to the warriors who fought for their country.
December 13, 2020
Diverse talents fighting against the odds
By Mustafa Ali
Mixed and talented, the story of success of an all-girl swing band. How they rose to the top during times of segregation, and their contribution to WWII.
December 13, 2020
The Actress and her duty
By Mustafa Ali
The role of one of Hollywood's icon in fighting against the Nazi regime using her talents and skills.
December 26, 2020
Sisters in music and war
By Mustafa Ali
The story of three sisters who became an icon of pop music during the 1930s and 1940s and their role in supporting the war effort in WWII
January 4, 2021
Best Band Manager
By Mustafa Ali
The life of Artie Shaw, who was a virtuoso with the clarinet and who retired early from his music career.
