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Captivating Performances: A Fusion of Music and Dance at Bard College

Bard College is set to host an array of stunning performances that blend orchestral mastery with expressive dance. From the transformation of classical works by Beethoven and Chopin into orchestral masterpieces to the collaboration between TŌN and the American Ballet Theatre Studio Company, audiences can expect a sensory feast. The season closes with vibrant compositions by European maestros, promising a rich tapestry of sound and movement at the Fisher Center.

Jan 18, 2025
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1. Transcription as Translation
TŌN performs three orchestral transcriptions of works by master composers Beethoven, Chopin, and Smetana. In 1910, the last year of his life, composer Mily Balakirev transcribed four pieces into an orchestral suite to celebrate the centenary of Chopin’s birth. To honor another centenary in 1927, that of Beethoven’s death, Austrian conductor and composer Felix Weingartner was moved to make a full orchestration of Beethoven’s Piano Sonata No. 29, the Hammerklavier. While teaching composition at Mannes College of Music in 1940, acclaimed conductor George Szell created an orchestral transcription of Smetana’s E-minor String Quartet, From My Life. Hear this program at the Fisher Center just days before TŌN performs it at Carnegie Hall.
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Feb 8, 2025

Annandale-On-Hudson, NY · Fisher Center at Bard

2. Spring Benefit: TŌN + ABT Studio Company
Two of New York’s finest artistic training programs join forces as the talented graduate musicians of The Orchestra Now welcome the exceptional dancers of American Ballet Theatre Studio Company to the Fisher Center at Bard for an exhilarating performance of stirring music and beautiful dance.
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Feb 28 - Mar 1, 2025
Bard College

Annandale-On-Hudson, NY · Fisher Center at Bard

3. Weber & “Laterna Magica”
TŌN’s tenth season at the Fisher Center concludes with a program of dazzling and colorful music by three European composers. The concert begins with Kaija Saariaho’s Laterna Magica, inspired by the autobiography of filmmaker Ingmar Bergman. Then the orchestra is joined by clarinetist Miles Wazni, a winner of the 2023 Bard Conservatory Concerto Competition, for Carl Maria von Weber’s virtuosic Clarinet Concerto No. 2. We close with the luminous and beautifully crafted final symphony of French composer Albéric Magnard.
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5 - 6 Apr, 2025
Bard College

Annandale-On-Hudson, NY · Fisher Center at Bard

Conclusion
The events at Bard College’s Fisher Center offer a rich tapestry of orchestral and dance performances that captivate and inspire. From innovative transcriptions of classical compositions to dynamic collaborations between musicians and dancers, these performances are a testament to the power of artistic expression. By blending tradition with innovation, Bard College continues to foster a vibrant cultural dialogue that resonates with audiences, leaving an indelible mark on the artistic landscape.
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