1. Louis Langrée Conducts BeethovenJoin us for an unforgettable evening as Louis Langrée makes his Carnegie Hall debut, conducting the esteemed Orchestra of St. Luke's on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 8:00pm. This special performance will take place in the iconic Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall, a venue renowned for its rich history and acoustic excellence.
The night will commence with the stirring "Fanfare for Uncommon Times" by Valerie Coleman, a piece that was both commissioned and premiered by the Orchestra of St. Luke's in 2021, setting the stage for an evening of exceptional music. Following this, the spotlight will shine on Sterling Elliott, performing Haydn’s Cello Concerto No. 2 in D Major. Elliott, a former member of the Orchestra of St. Luke's and now a celebrated soloist, will be making his debut performance with the ensemble, promising a rendition filled with passion and precision. The concert will reach its climax with Beethoven’s vibrant Seventh Symphony, a masterpiece that promises to leave the audience enthralled.
Louis Langrée, beloved for his 21-year tenure as music director of Mostly Mozart, brings his expertise and charisma to lead one of New York City's great ensembles. The program for the evening includes:
- Valerie Coleman's "Fanfare for Uncommon Times," an OSL Commission from 2021
- Joseph Haydn's Cello Concerto No. 2 in D, featuring Sterling Elliott
- Ludwig van Beethoven's Symphony No. 7
Tickets for this must-see event will go on sale on August 12, 2024. For ticketing information, please contact the Carnegie Box Office at 212.247.7800. Don't miss this opportunity to witness a night of musical brilliance, led by the distinguished Louis Langrée and featuring the talented Sterling Elliott with the Orchestra of St. Luke's.