Bionic Buzz® covered José Iturbi Foundation Sponsored Night of International 20th Century Classics at the Hollywood Bowl in Hollywood, CA. Gustavo Dudamel conducted a special concert featuring FALLA “Nights in the Gardens of Spain” and was performed by Jose Iturbi at the Hollywood Bowl in the 1960’s.
The Jose Iturbi Foundation’s motto is “Popularizing classic music – one note at a time!”® And that’s just what the foundation does!
Donelle Dadigan, President and Founder of Jose`Iturbi Foundation (JIF) said “It is a great honor for the Jose`Iturbi Foundation to sponsor this 20th Century International Classics concert at the Hollywood Bowl, among the classic pieces that will be performed is a very special piece FALLA “Nights in the Gardens of Spain” that was performed by Jose` Iturbi, to a Sold-Out Crowd at the Hollywood Bowl more than 63 years ago, and Ravel’s “Mother Goose Suite “are among the International Classics of the 20th Century to be performed.
“The Jose` Iturbi Foundation’s mission is to popularize classical music to all generations, especially young people – one note at a time. The Foundation enjoys presenting Blockbuster concerts with international superstars of classical music, and forums for young artists in the making to audiences around the world including children at-risk and underserved communities,” said Donelle Dadigan – President and Co-Founder of Jose` Iturbi Foundation.
This year the Jose` Iturbi Foundation is Celebrating a brand-new Book and 16 CD Set: From Hollywood To The World The Rediscovered Recordings by Pianist & Conductor Jose`Iturbi. Produced by Donelle Dadigan and Michael Feinstein, this special project is being submitted for Grammy Nominations in the following Categories: Best Historical Album, Best Album Notes, Recording Package, Box/Special/Limited Edition Package.
Donelle Dadigan, President & Founder of the Jose` Iturbi Foundation 501(c) (3) said of the project “José Iturbi was one of the greatest concert pianists and conductors of the 20th century. The proof is contained in this special collection of the complete RCA Victor recordings made by José himself and by his sister, the concert pianist Amparo Iturbi. It is an important contribution toward the preservation and restoration of their original masters, bringing them to listeners worldwide, both now and for generations to come. The set captures José Iturbi’s historic and compelling performances in state-of-the-art remastering, and includes a one-of-a-kind picture book packed with information, nostalgic photographs and helpful captions highlighting José and Amparo Iturbi’s lives and careers, including their sold-out concerts, those amazing MGM musicals, and more. I know that the wonderful text and photos will surely put a knowing smile on your face, as will the many reminiscences that these remastered – and in some cases never-before-heard – recordings will evoke.”
ABOUT THE JOSE ITURBI FOUNDATION
The José Iturbi Foundation is dedicated to José Iturbi’s mission of creating opportunities to promote classical music in Los Angeles and the world. The foundation’s motto is “Popularizing classic music – one note at a time!”® And that’s just what the foundation does through Blockbuster concerts featuring international superstars of classical music. Additionally, the foundation sponsors forums for “young artists in the making,” who are classically trained pianists and singers – to debut their talent, launch their careers and bring to the public’s attention today’s emerging talent through an international music competition, and dynamic live concert performances. To date, The José Iturbi Foundation has awarded more than $1Million Dollars to gifted pianists and singers from around the world, through the José Iturbi International Music Competition.
Our hosts Dante Greco & Evie Matavelli interviewed Donelle Dadigan (Founder and President of The Hollywood Museum), Allan Rich (Songwriter), Dee Dee Sorvin (Actress from Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders), Ilene Graff (Singer & Actress from Mr. Belvedere), Kate Linder (Actress from The Young and the Restless), Melissa Manchester (Musician and Actress from The Great Mouse Detective & Blossom), Roslyn Kind (Singer and Actress from The Nanny) and Ruta Lee (Singer and Actress from Seven Brides for Seven Brothers).