A TRIBUTE TO RAY CHARLES: Ray was born in 1930 in Albany, Georgia. Ray Charles Robinson was the son of Bailey and Aretha Robinson. Probably the strongest element in Ray Charles’ life, and the most concentrated driving force, was music. Ray often said, “I was born with music inside me. That’s the only explanation I know.” In school, Charles was taught only …
Besides being Principal Pops Conductor for symphonies in Pittsburgh, San Diego, Dallas, Milwaukee, Pasadena and Seattle, and making appearances with other symphonies or playing “Solo” concerts in the United States and around the world, (including recent appearances in London, Johannesburg, Dublin, Montreal, Melbourne, Amsterdam, Toronto), Marvin also gives lectures and shares his experiences with his audience when the opportunity arises, …
Broadway World - Idina Menzel’s new PBS concert special, Idina Menzel Live: Barefoot at the Symphony, premiered on Chicago’s PBS affiliate WTTW on January 9. The concert — filmed in Toronto featuring husband Taye Diggs and legendary composer/conductor Marvin Hamlisch — will be released on DVD and CD today. The concert can be purchased on Amazon Menzel filmed her second PBS …
CINE Master Class Series: So let me ask you this: Do you have a favorite song from A Chorus Line? Marvin: Yes, yes I do, and I’ll tell you why I love it. It’s called “At The Ballet.” And the reason I love it is that this show was being written, so to speak, kind of like two steps forward, …