Music is the Germans’ favorite art, and their approach to it has never been more aptly put than in the motto once adorning one of their most famous concert halls: “Res severa veruni gaud turn” ...

In 1959, when Amelia Hielscher Mettke joined Austin’s new Damenchor, or women’s choir, during its inaugural year at Saengerrunde Hall, she was 17. She’s been a singing member ever since. Back then, ...

This past fall, the Philadelphia Orchestra selected the German conductor Wolfgang Sawallisch as its new Music Director, succeeding the Italian Riccardo Muti. In so doing, Philadelphia was following in ...

A President Obama look-a-like will star in a new German musical which was scheduled to open January 15, according to the Associated Press. The production, titled “Hope: The Obama Musical Story,” is a ...

Today for the first time in the history of musicals in Germany the Deutsche Musical Akademie („German Academy for Musical Theatre") presented an award for outstanding achievement in Berlin. The ...

READING, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- Kermit Ohlinger could be considered a one-man band with his accordion. He plays a midi accordion that has electronic sensors in it, enabling him to play over 300 sounds ...

At a time when cultural traditions often fade amid modernization, the Dallas Frohsinn Singing Society remains a steadfast presence in North Texas. Founded in 1877 by German immigrants seeking a sense ...