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Promenade concerts

Promenade concerts are an annual festival of classical music concerts held at London's Royal Albert Hall from mid-July until mid-September. The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) organizes and promotes the concerts, which are usually called the BBC Proms. The programs include chamber music, opera, and orchestral and choral works. The BBC's chief house orchestra, the BBC Symphony Orchestra, performs about six of the concerts, with other BBC orchestras and ensembles performing a few others.… More »

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American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP)

American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is an association of writers and... More >>

Cheltenham International Festival of Music

Cheltenham International Festival of Music is an annual music festival held in June or July in... More >>

Covent Garden

Covent Garden, in London, is the home of the Royal Opera House, one of the world's great opera... More >>

Eastman School of Music

Eastman School of Music, a division of the University of Rochester, is one of the most noted... More >>

Juilliard, Augustus

Juilliard, JOOL ih ahrd, Augustus (1836-1919), an American merchant, financier, and... More >>

Music Clubs, National Federation of

Music Clubs, National Federation of, is the largest charitable music organization in the world.... More >>

Promenade concerts

Promenade concerts are an annual festival of classical music concerts held at London's Royal... More >>

Tanglewood music festival

Tanglewood music festival is an annual festival and school of music held from late June to early... More >>

Three Choirs Festival

Three Choirs Festival is a music festival in England. It is organized around meetings of the... More >>


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