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NEW YORK CITY (August 5, 2024) — The Glenn Gould Foundation proudly presented the 14th Glenn Gould Prize to Maestro Gustavo Dudamel during a special ceremony at Carnegie Hall on August 2, 2024. This prestigious event also saw the awarding of a shared Glenn Gould Protégé Prize to Andrés David Ascanio Abreu and Enluis Montes Olivar. The presentation, coinciding with Carnegie Hall’s World Orchestra Week (WOW!), highlighted Dudamel’s extraordinary contributions to music, his dedication to nurturing young musicians and his commitment to promoting the benefits of music education worldwide.

Introducing Dudamel and the Protégé Prize winners to the sold-out audience at Carnegie Hall was Brian Levine, CEO and Michael Berec, Director of Productions, of The Glenn Gould Foundation.

Igor Stravinsky's The Soldier's Tale is a dark Faustian fable about a deserting soldier and the Devil who eventually possesses his soul. The story is based on an old Russian folktale, but the music with its elements of jazz and tango rhythms makes it a piece for all cultures and times.

On October 14, 2023, 2pm, the York Chamber Ensemble teams up with Theatre Aurora for a free performance, not to be missed!

Aurora Public Library builds community by sparking connections, enriching lives and contributing vibrant spaces for discovery. Our inclusive and collaborative approach makes our community a better place to live. Through innovative technology, engaged staff and evolving spaces, we transform lives by supporting literacy and cultivating creativity, conversation and joy.

Musicians from the York Chamber Ensemble perform at a special gala celebrating the premiere of the documentary feature film "Ennio." The film follows Ennio Morricone's musical journey from composing music for artists like Paul Anka, to his debut with Sergio Leone, to his Oscar-winning score for The Hateful Eight (2016).

Michael Berec orchestrates the song "Some Gave All" featuring Billy Ray Cyrus and the New York Youth Symphony for CNN's 2021 fourth of July special "Fourth in America."

Michael Berec will start writing music to the seventh season of Hallmark Channel's Good Witch this fall 2020.

Michael Berec will start writing music to the sixth season of Hallmark Channel's Good Witch this fall 2019.

Michael Berec has been appointed Music Director of the York Chamber Ensemble starting the 2019/2020 season.

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Michael Berec begins writing music on the fifth season of Hallmark Channel's Good Witch.

Michael Berec receives ASCAP Screen Award for his work on the Hallmark television series Good Witch. Michael will attend the award ceremony at the Beverly Hilton, Hollywood, on May 23, 2018.

Michael Berec completes writing music to the fourth season of Hallmark Channel's Good Witch.