Weekly music agenda: Turandot, Rolling Stones Remasters
Friday 06 November 2009
Latest in News
On Facebook
Arts & Ents blogs
Beth Jeans Houghton interview: “I hate London”
Falling from the limelight is often damaging to any artist and devastating at the start of a career....
Turbo Records going into overdrive for 2012
Last year I interviewed Tiga, owner of Canadian label Turbo Records, about his ZZT project - which h...
Review of Being Human: ‘Being Human 1955’
Following on from an episode tinged with tragedy, this week lifted the mood with something lighter.
Highlights for the week of November 7 include releases of five remastered Rolling Stones albums, new albums by Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, and Rihanna, and international tours by Paul McCartney and Mika.
The Met's Turandot in Theaters Worldwide
November 7
Now in its fourth season, The Met: Live in HD transmits live performances by the Metropolitan Opera in high definition to theaters around the world. On Saturday, November 7 at 1:00pm EST, the Met will transmit its third Live in HD broadcast of the season, Puccini's Turandot, to hundreds of movie theaters in more than 40 countries worldwide. See a full list of participating theaters.
http://www.metoperafamily.org/metopera
Rolling Stones 2009 Remasters release
November 10
On November 10, remasters of five live Rolling Stones albums will be released itnernationally by the Rolling Stones and Universal Music Group International. Originally recorded between 1975 and 2002, the albums include Love You Live, Still Life, Flashpoint, Stripped, and Live Licks. Prices begin at €11.59 per album.
http://remasters.rollingstones.com
US Country Music Awards
November 11
The Country Music Association Awards are held annually to celebrate the best in country music, honoring many world-famous performers and rising celebrities. The 43rd annual award ceremony will be in Nashville, Tennessee on November 11, hosted by international country music stars Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood. The event will air in the US on ABC-TV; you can also sign up for awards alerts on the CMA Web site.
http://www.cmaawards.com
Paul McCartney's Good Evening New York City on CD and DVD
November 17/23
Paul McCartney's Good Evening New York City will be released this month in the US (November 17, from Hear Music/Concord Music Group) and the UK (November 23, on Mercury Records). The multi-disc package features music from McCartney's three nights of performances in July 2009 at New York's Citi Field, formerly Shea Stadium, site of The Beatles' landmark 1965 concert.
http://www.concordmusicgroup.com/
Beyoncé Live Album, Deluxe Edition releases
November 23
On November 23, Beyoncés DVD I Am...Yours: An Intimate Performance At Wynn Las Vegas will be released internationally by Music World Music/Columbia Records. Filmed in August 2009, the album includes more than 30 songs, as well as Beyoncé's biographical storytelling and behind-the-scenes footage. Also due out November 23 is the I Am...Sasha Fierce Deluxe Edition, which features five number-one hits as well as two bonus tracks, including "Video Phone (Extended Remix)" with Lady Gaga.
Lady Gaga The Fame Monster release and tour
November 23, 27
November 23 will mark the re-release of Lady Gaga's debut album, The Fame. The re-release, titled The Fame Monster, features eight new songs, including the singles "Bad Romance" and "Telephone," a duet with Beyoncé. On November 27, Lady Gaga begins her North American tour The Monster Ball, which continues through late January.
http://www.ladygaga.com
Rihanna Rated R release
November 23
Multi-platinum artist Rihanna is due to release her third album, Rated R, this month, reports Def Jam Recordings. The album includes the single "Russian Roulette," which launched worldwide in October. The follow-up to 2007's Good Girl Gone Bad, Rated R is scheduled to arrive in the physical and digital marketplace worldwide on November 23.
http://www.rihannanow.com
Mika Tours Australia and Southeast Asia
November 24-30
Internationally best-selling artist Mika begins a tour of Australia and Southeast Asia on November 24. The Lebanese-American singer-songwriter will perform songs from his album The Boy Who Knew Too Much in Sydney, Hong Kong, Seoul, and Tokyo. Tickets for the shows are currently on sale. Mika released his first album in 2007; the same year he won four World Music Awards, including those for Best-Selling New Artist and Best-Selling Male Entertainer.
http://www.mikasounds.com/
Paul McCartney Begins European Tour
December 2
Paul McCartney is scheduled to begin his first European Tour since 2004, beginning with a December 2 show in Hamburg. Dates follow in Arnhem, Paris, Cologne, Dublin, and London--his only UK date of the year. For information about where to buy tickets for each show, visit this link on the Paul McCartney Web site:
http://www.paulmccartney.com/news.php#/1757/2009-10
- 1 Whitney Houston: The diva who had – and lost – it all
- 2 BANNED: The most controversial films
- 3 Silent revolution at the Baftas as the French take top awards
- 4 Spotify: 1 million plays, £108 return
- 5 Best served cold: BBC canteen has the last laugh on Twitter
- 6 Mona Lisa's 'twin sister' is discovered – 500 years late
- 7 The artist vandalising advertising with poetry
- 1 Eight arrests as Murdoch 'throws staff to the wolves'
- 2 I was born to be a killer. Every night I see the Devil in my dreams
- 3 Spotify: 1 million plays, £108 return
- 4 Lightning kills an entire football team
- 5 Modern lovers: The 'sexual body warriors' and pioneers transforming 21st-century relationships
- 6 BBC to issue global apology for documentaries that broke rules
- 7 Mona Lisa's 'twin sister' is discovered – 500 years late
- 8 Best served cold: BBC canteen has the last laugh on Twitter
- 9 Pucker up: The art of kissing
- 10 Did Banksy's latest work bring misery to a homeless man?
Free trial of new Independent iPad app
Get your daily dose of the best of British journalism, sponsored by American Airlines
Win a three-week coastal jaunt
Spend three weeks exploring every nook and cranny of gorgeous Atlantic Canada.
Amazing restaurant offers
Three glasses of free champagne and a special menu at 46 top London restaurants.
Latest Independent competitions
Win anything from gadgets to five-star holidays on our competitions and offers page.
Commercial thought leaders
Watch the best in the business world give their insights into the world of business.
Day In a Page
Silent revolution at the Baftas
The diva who had – and lost – it all


Comments