Grand Rapids Symphony
MercyMe joins Grand Rapids Symphony for only Christmas show with orchestra in Midwest
by (GRSymphony)
Submitted 11-28-2016 under NONPROFITS
One year ago on Thanksgiving Day, MercyMe was riding on a float in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, an experience that guitarist Mike Scheuchzer remembered as a surreal experience. Tens of thousands of people lined the streets. Thousands...
Grand Rapids Symphony's David Lockington returns to DeVos Hall for marvelous debut as Music Director Laureate
by (ArtswriterGR)
Submitted 11-22-2016 under OPINION
Every concert the Grand Rapids Symphony gives in DeVos Performance Hall is planned a long time in advance. One year ago, when the orchestra prepared the program for this week’s concerts, it was a natural fit to give the world premiere of a...
Mathias Alten painting inspires Grand Rapids Symphony cellist to compose original work for orchestra
by (GRSymphony)
Submitted 11-15-2016 under NONPROFITS
Mathias Alten, whose paintings can be found throughout West Michigan, may be the most important artist Grand Rapids ever has produced. In 2008, an early 20th-century landscape by Alten was featured on PBS-TV’s “Antiques Road Show,...
'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' is inspiring, with live music from the Grand Rapids Symphony, it's thrilling
by (ArtswriterGR)
Submitted 11-08-2016 under OPINION
"E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial" was one of film composer John Williams’ greatest triumphs. Typically, the way films are made, composers are brought on board as a film is being edited. After viewing the final cut, they have mere weeks to...
Classic film "E.T." unites musician, volunteer, concert-goer
by (karenpimpo)
Submitted 11-07-2016 under LOCAL LIFE
The Grand Rapids Symphony’s performance of John Williams’ score for "E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial" brought a sweet sense of nostalgia and close-knit community into Grand Rapids this weekend. Among those moved by the...
See and hear 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' like you've never seen it before with Grand Rapids Pops
by (GRSymphony)
Submitted 11-03-2016 under NONPROFITS
Composer John Williams is the best-known film composer of modern times. Winner of five Academy Awards for films including "Jaws" and "Schindler’s List," Williams is that master at setting the scene for an epic battle...Romantic Rachmaninoff
by (KDL)
Submitted 11-03-2016 under
Often referred to as “the last of the Romantic composers,” Sergei Rachmaninoff avoided the experimental techniques (such as 12-tone and atonal music) used by many early 20th Century composers in favor of the richness of harmony and...
Ride The Rapid in November to sip local and enjoy arts and culture
by (TheRapid)
Submitted 11-02-2016 under LOCAL LIFE
The days are growing shorter and the weather colder. But staying inside doesn't have to mean missing out on fun events and destinations throughout the city. Music, shopping, theater, cocktails -- November has it all. As you gear up for the...
Grand Rapids Symphony's Marcelo Lehninger, with fire in his belly and a magic wand in his hand, makes debut as Music Director
by (ArtswriterGR)
Submitted 10-31-2016 under OPINION
A new era begins for the Grand Rapids Symphony. Marcelo Lehninger, the new Music Director of the Grand Rapids Symphony, ascended the podium in DeVos Performance Hall for the first time to lead his orchestra. He descended to enthusiastic...
Grand Rapids Pops' DreamWorks Animation in Concert - an epic evening of entertainment
by (ArtswriterGR)
Submitted 10-27-2016 under OPINION
DreamWorks Animation, for more than 20 years, has been bringing cinematic magic to the Silver Screen. Grand Rapids Symphony, for 86 years, has been engaging audiences with the sonic sensation of live music. Put them together and you have sonic...