The folks behind the ‘One Man LOTR’ show in Oz have launched a new website to accompany the tour which is taking in all capital cities throughout March and April. Visit www.onemanlordoftherings.com.au for booking details plus a whole load of other info, videos and links about the show as well. (Check out the interactive map of the LOTR journey).

Focalor writes: On 4 and 5 June 2011 the Rotterdam Philharmonic will play in the Netherlands, a true spectacle be heard. In the Great Hall of de Doelen a giant screen showing the film version of Tolkien’s epic The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. The music that Howard Shore composed for the film is simultaneously performed live on stage, by the Rotterdam Philharmonic, the Netherlands Radio Choir and the National Youth Choir. Nearly 200 musicians and singers bring Middle Earth to life with the music of one of the best known and most enchanting soundtracks ever. Following the success at the Royal Albert Hall (London) and Radio City Music Hall (New York) now exclusively in the Doelen in Rotterdam, Netherlands. More..

Can’t make it to New York City for the TTT Radio City Music Hall event?  We invite you to stop by the TORn message boards where we’ll be hosting a virtual concert, giving you another way to celebrate and enjoy the great music from the LOTR films. The Virtual Concert will be conducted in four “Movements” — two on Friday, and two on Saturday.  Each Movement will be in the form of a discussion thread covering several tracks from the TTT Original Soundtrack disk.  So, break out your TTT Soundtrack disk and stop by to post a comment on your favorite tracks.  We encourage our NYC-bound friends to drop in and share some thoughts on the Live Concert, too!  The Virtual Concert will begin at noon EST Friday on our “‘Main” message board and will be available to participate in all weekend.

The folks from grsymphony.org write: We just opened up the front row of our balcony– Prime Viewing Seats!! This is the perfect time to purchase tickets to see The Two Towers in Grand Rapids if you don’t have them already. Don’t miss Maestro Wicki, Kaitlyn Lusk and the Grand Rapids Symphony and Chorus. Tickets moving fast, we hope you join us! More..

Anna writes: The Chicago Symphony Orchestra will celebrate its 75th year of residency at its summer home, the Ravinia Festival, next year with a wide range of special programming.

From July 7 to Aug. 19, 2011, the 17-concert series will feature an all-star cast of guest artists, a pair of “Lord of the Rings” movie nights, a complete performance of Giacomo Puccini’s “Tosca” and a celebration of the 200th birthday of Hungarian composer-pianist Franz Liszt, along with the usual wide selection of classical orchestral favorites. Continue reading “Chicago Symphony Orchestra Does LOTR Night”