CDs of Maestro Raul Jaurena's original music for I LOVE TANGO/TE AMO TANGO are now on sale at the theatre's box office! You can buy them at the ticket window, or order by phone. CDs are $15 each; $2 for shipping and handling if ordering by phone.
CD of "TE AMO TANGO" WINS 2007 LATIN GRAMMY
Maestro Raul Jaurena, who composed and arranged the music for our 2005 tango musical, TE AMO TANGO/I LOVE TANGO, won the 2007 LATIN GRAMMY FOR BEST TANGO ALBUM for the CD, which was recorded here at Thalia in 2005 and released on Soundbrush Records.
CD of "TE AMO TANGO" WINS 2007 LATIN GRAMMY Maestro Raul Jaurena, who composed and arranged the music for our 2005 tango musical, TE AMO TANGO/I LOVE TANGO, won the 2007 LATIN GRAMMY FOR BEST TANGO ALBUM for the CD, which was recorded here at Thalia in 2005 and released on Soundbrush Records.
CD OF I LOVE TANGO/TE AMO TANGO CDs of Maestro Raul Jaurena's original music for I LOVE TANGO/TE AMO TANGO are now on sale at the theatre's box office! You can buy them at the ticket window, or order by phone. CDs are $15 each; $2 for shipping and handling if ordering by phone.
Thalia Spanish Theatre Receives Grant from New York State Music Fund Thalia Spanish Theatre Receives Grant from New York State Music Fund: $13 million awarded by The New York State Music Fund to 153 nonprofit contemporary music appreciation programs.
Thalia Spanish Theatre is proud to announce that it is the recipient of a grant from The New York State Music Fund (“The Fund”) for its 2007 World Premiere musical, THE FOUR TANGO SEASONS/LAS CUATRO TANGOestaciones. This program will enable the theatre to commission original music and arrangements from world-renowned bandoneon Maestro Raul Jaurena, and help pay the fees for guest artists QUINTETO SINOPUS, a string quintet from Uruguay, and pianist Octavio Brunetti from Argentina, who will perform with Maestro Jaurena. The New York State Music Fund was created when the New York State Attorney General’s Office resolved investigations against major record companies that had violated state and federal laws prohibiting “pay for play” (also called “payola”).
The settlement agreement stipulated that funds paid by music businesses would support music education and appreciation for the benefit of New York State residents. The Attorney General’s Office enlisted the services of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, one of the nation’s largest and most experienced philanthropy services, to develop and manage the grant program.
The New York State Music Fund published guidelines and criteria and accepted grant applications in a number of categories, including music education and public performances of music by artists working in hip hop, reggae, fusion, jazz, classical and folk music of all cultures. Applications related to recording, distribution, or broadcast through traditional or new media were also eligible. Special emphasis was placed on reaching underserved populations and broadening awareness of artists, genres or styles with limited access to commercial broadcast or other mass distribution vehicles.
An Advisory Panel comprised of recognized leaders from a cross-section of the music world evaluated and recommended 153 of the 304 applications the Fund received for its first cycle.
Awards to the 153 grantees represent every region of New York State and range from $15,000 to $750,000. Diverse forms of popular or experimental music, including hip-hop, indie rock, fusion and reggae account for about 37 percent of grants and more than 13 percent celebrate a spectrum of jazz; 30 percent include new classical music. The state’s ethnic or racial minority communities are served by 45 percent of the programs, while 47 percent target low-income communities. The Fund’s size and emphasis on music of our time set it apart from other arts grant programs.
“We are honored to receive this significant grant. Thalia Spanish Theatre is celebrated for its commitment to live music, and this attests to our reputation”, said Administrative Director Kathryn Giaimo.
Installation of Listening Devices Thalia Spanish Theatre is proud to announce the installation of personal listening devices for the hard-of-hearing. Starting July 13, 2001, up to four devices are available per performance, for all of our productions of plays, musicals, and dance. Please request the device when you make your reservation, either by phone or online.
This program is administered by the Alliance of Resident Theatres/NY (ART/NY) and made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA).
Grants from Verizon and The Chase Manhattan Foundation made possible the launching of our interactive website. Special grants from VERIZON and THE CHASE MANHATTAN FOUNDATION in 2001 made possible the launching of our own interactive webpage. Phase One, which you see here, is the design and implementation of the page.
Phase Two will include the development of a database and the creation of a computerized box office, linked to our webpage, that will enable us to track ticket sales and print our own tickets. In addition to the webpage, the funds from The Chase Manhattan Foundation helped us design our first-ever subscriber/membership campaign for the 2001/02 season.
For more information, please contact Administrative Director Kathryn Giaimo at (718) 729-3880 or via email at kathy@thaliatheatre.org.
CDs of Maestro Raul Jaurena's original music for I LOVE TANGO/TE AMO TANGO are now on sale at the theatre's box office! You can buy them at the ticket window, or order by phone. CDs are $15 each; $2 for shipping and handling if ordering by phone.
Maestro Raul Jaurena, who composed and arranged the music for our 2005 tango musical, TE AMO TANGO/I LOVE TANGO, won the 2007 LATIN GRAMMY FOR BEST TANGO ALBUM for the CD, which was recorded here at Thalia in 2005 and released on Soundbrush Records.
