The enterprising concert series Musical Bridges Around the World is in the midst of its inaugural “Music Without Borders” festival, a farrago of jazz, flamenco, Indian and Western classical programs. The Duo Amal, heard Sunday afternoon in Ruth Taylor Recital Hall, exemplifies the notion of music without borders: The duo comprises classical pianists Bishara Haroni, a Palestinian born in Nazareth, and Yaron Kohlberg, an Israeli born in Jerusalem. The word “amal” is Arabic for “hope.” Read Full...
2014 Kids’ World Music Festival
After months of planning, scheduling and coordinating-the inaugural Kids’ World Music Festival debuted yesterday in the Laurie Auditorium at Trinity University. About 1,500 students from all over San Antonio were bussed to Trinity for the one-of-a-kind festival. Students were introduced to cultures from Russia, Africa, and Spain during the hour-and-a-half program. The Festival was exciting for all ages as students were in grades K-12. Each 25 minute segment featured a different culture; teaching state curriculum compliant material through song and dance. The exciting and interactive program ended with a sing-along of “This...
BJ’s Restaurant Partners with MBAW
Musical Bridges Around the World would like to announce a new and exciting partnership with BJ’s Restaurant in Stone Oak! Marketing Manager Kim Adamski called the MBAW office after hearing a radio segment about the Kids to Concerts and other MBAW programs. Ms. Adamski recruited 12 of her staff members to volunteer at the Kids’ World Music Festival on February 25th. BJ’s corporate office will be writing a check which will be matched by MBAW’s generous Board of Directors-as well as providing food for all of the festival...
International Music Coming To Inner City Schools
A local non-profit wants to give students in inner city schools access to music from across the globe. Musical Bridges Around The World is kicking off a fundraising campaign, hoping to raise $50,000. The Kids’ World Music Festival Fundraising Challenge wants to reach 27,000 students in San Antonio with the program. Students will have the chance to hear about music and culture from countries like Africa, Spain, Russia, Syria, India and Cuba. Watch...
Music Without Borders “Kids’ World Music Festival”
Passenger
Every time I go to a very familiar tragic opera, I still hope the ending will somehow miraculously change and everyone will live happily ever. Unfortunately, despite my prayers, Tosca every time jumps from the bridge, Cavaradossi gets shot, Gilda and Carmen stabbed, and Aida and Radames buried alive. Welcome to the fun world of the opera! Knowing that I am doing everything possible to shield myself from negative emotions, Rob proclaimed after looking at the HGO upcoming performances: “Anya, you do not want to see this opera for sure”. He was talking about “Passenger” by Weinberg, premiered at the HGO as a part of this season. We hold season...
MBAW Signs Lease to Expand
Musical Bridges Around the World just signed a lease to expand its office and art gallery space to the suite next door. We are looking forward to the expansion of wall-space for the next art opening and adding a few new offices. We are also planning to use the space to conduct master classes and community workshops with our guest artists for San Antonio youth. A grand piano will take center stage in the new space. We welcome you to stop by and check it...