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Trumpeter/Composer Etienne Charles Debuts as a Big Band Leader with "Creole Orchestra," Arriving June 14 on Culture Shock Records

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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RICHMOND, Calif., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Etienne Charles presents himself to the jazz world as an accomplished large-ensemble arranger with "Creole Orchestra," set for a June 14 release on his own Culture Shock imprint. The album is the premiere of the titular band, 22 musicians strong and specializing in executing the Trinbagonian trumpeter's elaborate charts.

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  • RICHMOND, Calif., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Etienne Charles presents himself to the jazz world as an accomplished large-ensemble arranger with "Creole Orchestra," set for a June 14 release on his own Culture Shock imprint.
  • The album is the premiere of the titular band, 22 musicians strong and specializing in executing the Trinbagonian trumpeter's elaborate charts.
  • Etienne Charles was born July 24, 1983 in Port-of-Spain, the capital city of the island nation of Trinidad & Tobago.
  • He recorded his debut album "Culture Shock" in 2006 and followed it with nine more, of which" Creole Orchestra" is the latest.

Opera Theatre of Saint Louis Announces Four-Year Contract Extension for Principal Conductor Daniela Candillari

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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St. Louis, MO, Feb. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Opera Theatre of Saint Louis (OTSL) announced the continuation of the creative partnership between Principal Conductor Daniela Candillari and Opera Theatre of Saint Louis.

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  • St. Louis, MO, Feb. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Opera Theatre of Saint Louis (OTSL) announced the continuation of the creative partnership between Principal Conductor Daniela Candillari and Opera Theatre of Saint Louis.
  • “Since joining OTSL as Principal Conductor, St. Louis has become a musical home for me,” said Candillari.
  • “Opera is vital and vibrant here thanks to the love and dedication of a community of artists, supporters, staff, and volunteers.
  • In her latest 2023-24 season, Candillari conducted Rene Orth’s 10 Days in a Madhouse at Opera Philadelphia.

General Atlantic Appoints Chris Kojima as Global Head of Capital Solutions

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Monday, January 29, 2024
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General Atlantic, a leading global growth investor, today announced that Chris Kojima is joining the firm as Global Head of Capital Solutions, effective January 29, 2024.

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  • General Atlantic, a leading global growth investor, today announced that Chris Kojima is joining the firm as Global Head of Capital Solutions, effective January 29, 2024.
  • In this newly created role, Mr. Kojima will lead the firm’s global client franchise.
  • Drawing on nearly three decades of experience in alternative investments, Mr. Kojima will oversee capital partnering, client solutions, strategic partnerships, new business development, and capital formation activities across General Atlantic’s investment strategies that span global growth equity, credit, climate, and infrastructure solutions.
  • “Chris brings a global perspective, deep market expertise, and decades of experience leading businesses in asset management, all focused on delivering solutions for clients.

Nord Anglia Education records huge increase in digital learning in 2023

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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LONDON, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading international schools organisation Nord Anglia Education today published its latest digital learning figures for 2023 (January to November), which shows that usage has grown significantly across both its online platforms — Global Campus and Nord Anglia University.

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  • LONDON, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading international schools organisation Nord Anglia Education today published its latest digital learning figures for 2023 (January to November), which shows that usage has grown significantly across both its online platforms — Global Campus and Nord Anglia University.
  • Global Campus is Nord Anglia's online learning platform where students can take part in extra-curricular courses and learning experiences with their peers across the globe.
  • Nord Anglia's analysis also looked at how its 16,000+ teachers are using its professional learning platform: Nord Anglia University (NAU).
  • Simon Kear, Assistant Director of Online Learning at Nord Anglia, said: "Professional learning is right at the heart of Nord Anglia, and as a result NAU had a great 2023.

Nord Anglia Education records huge increase in digital learning in 2023

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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LONDON, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading international schools organisation Nord Anglia Education today published its latest digital learning figures for 2023 (January to November), which shows that usage has grown significantly across both its online platforms — Global Campus and Nord Anglia University.

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  • LONDON, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading international schools organisation Nord Anglia Education today published its latest digital learning figures for 2023 (January to November), which shows that usage has grown significantly across both its online platforms — Global Campus and Nord Anglia University.
  • Global Campus is Nord Anglia's online learning platform where students can take part in extra-curricular courses and learning experiences with their peers across the globe.
  • Nord Anglia's analysis also looked at how its 16,000+ teachers are using its professional learning platform: Nord Anglia University (NAU).
  • Simon Kear, Assistant Director of Online Learning at Nord Anglia, said: "Professional learning is right at the heart of Nord Anglia, and as a result NAU had a great 2023.

Avenues New York and Avenues São Paulo join Nord Anglia Education

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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LONDON, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading international schools group Nord Anglia Education announced today that two of the world's top independent schools — Avenues New York and Avenues São Paulo — have joined its global network following receipt of the necessary approvals.

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  • LONDON, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading international schools group Nord Anglia Education announced today that two of the world's top independent schools — Avenues New York and Avenues São Paulo — have joined its global network following receipt of the necessary approvals.
  • The two Avenues schools — known for their teaching and learning innovation — have officially become part of the Nord Anglia Education family, which now comprises 87 international and bilingual schools across 33 countries.
  • Andrew Fitzmaurice, Chief Executive Officer of Nord Anglia Education, said: "We are delighted that Avenues New York and Avenues São Paulo are now officially part of the Nord Anglia family.
  • While Avenues New York and Avenues São Paulo have joined Nord Anglia Education, Avenues Shenzhen, Avenues Silicon Valley, and Avenues Online remain under existing management.

Avenues New York and Avenues São Paulo join Nord Anglia Education

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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LONDON, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading international schools group Nord Anglia Education announced today that two of the world's top independent schools — Avenues New York and Avenues São Paulo — have joined its global network following receipt of the necessary approvals.

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  • LONDON, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading international schools group Nord Anglia Education announced today that two of the world's top independent schools — Avenues New York and Avenues São Paulo — have joined its global network following receipt of the necessary approvals.
  • The two Avenues schools — known for their teaching and learning innovation — have officially become part of the Nord Anglia Education family, which now comprises 87 international and bilingual schools across 33 countries.
  • Andrew Fitzmaurice, Chief Executive Officer of Nord Anglia Education, said: "We are delighted that Avenues New York and Avenues São Paulo are now officially part of the Nord Anglia family.
  • While Avenues New York and Avenues São Paulo have joined Nord Anglia Education, Avenues Shenzhen, Avenues Silicon Valley, and Avenues Online remain under existing management.

Drummer-Composer Reggie Quinerly Explores the Possibilities of Afro-Latin Jazz with the January 19 Release of "The Thousandth Scholar" on Redefinition Music

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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RICHMOND, Calif., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The rich straightahead jazz of Reggie Quinerly gets an Afro-Caribbean spin with "The Thousandth Scholar," to be released January 19 on his own Redefinition Music. Quinerly's fifth album finds the drummer/composer seasoning his musical recipes with what Jelly Roll Morton called "the Spanish tinge," a sometimes-subtle Latin flavor that he achieves without sacrificing his distinctive soulful sound—and with the help of an ace quartet including pianist Manuel Valera, bassist Matt Brewer, and percussionist Samuel Torres.

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  • RICHMOND, Calif., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The rich straightahead jazz of Reggie Quinerly gets an Afro-Caribbean spin with "The Thousandth Scholar," to be released January 19 on his own Redefinition Music.
  • "The connection between melody and rhythm is pretty profound in Afro-Cuban and African music," says Quinerly, "and Manuel helped me with that."
  • It was in the City of Angels that Quinerly conceived and developed the music that became "The Thousandth Scholar."
  • Reggie Quinerly will be performing the music of "The Thousandth Scholar" at Sam First, 6171 W. Century Blvd.

Global Times: China-US sister cities: Building 'bridges of friendship'

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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Xi stressed that the China-US Sister Cities Conference is an important mechanism for sub-national exchanges that has played a positive role in promoting development and cooperation between sister cities.

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  • Xi stressed that the China-US Sister Cities Conference is an important mechanism for sub-national exchanges that has played a positive role in promoting development and cooperation between sister cities.
  • Today, sister provinces/states and sister cities are important platforms for deepening friendship and achieving win-win cooperation.
  • As Xi stated in his message to the fifth China-US Sister Cities Conference, sister provinces/states and sister cities have engaged in close, productive cooperation over the past four decades, bringing tangible benefits to the two peoples.
  • Looking forward, sister provinces/states and sister cities can play a unique role, injecting new energy into the stability and development of China-US relations.

Avenues New York and Avenues São Paulo to join the Nord Anglia Education family of international schools

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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LONDON, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading international schools organisation Nord Anglia Education announced today that two of the world's most prestigious schools – Avenues New York and Avenues São Paulo – will join its global network of schools.

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  • LONDON, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading international schools organisation Nord Anglia Education announced today that two of the world's most prestigious schools – Avenues New York and Avenues São Paulo – will join its global network of schools.
  • They will become Nord Anglia's second schools in New York City and in São Paulo, Brazil.
  • The Nord Anglia Education family of schools will comprise 87 international schools across 33 countries, with 22 schools across the Americas region.
  • While Avenues New York and Avenues São Paulo join the Nord Anglia Education family of schools, Avenues Shenzhen, Avenues Silicon Valley, and Avenues Online remain under existing management.