Composer

Immerse yourself in the grandeur of classical music with the Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra's season finale, "BOLD VOICES," featuring the works of Vaughan Williams, Dvořák, and other celebrated composers. This captivating event will take place on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at 7:30 pm, and Sunday, April 28, 2024, at 3:00 pm, promising an unforgettable experience of powerful and harmonious expressions.

The concert will showcase the Western Colorado Chorale alongside the GJSO, with the spotlight on the dynamic soprano, Amanda Batista, a prior GJSO Young Artist Contest Winner known for her exceptional artistry. The program includes a selection of masterpieces such as Richard Wagner's Prelude to Die Meistersinger, Richard Strauss' Morgen and Cäcilie, Ralph Vaughan Williams' Benedicite, Giacomo Meyerbeer's Robert toi que j’aime from Robert le Diable, and culminates with Antonin Dvorak's Te Deum, op. 103.

This season finale is not just a concert but a celebration of bold voices and breathtaking melodies, where the synergy of the symphony, the chorus, and Amanda Batista's radiant soprano vocals will create a spectacular crescendo of musical excellence. Join us at the Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra for a night that resonates with the spirit of celebration and marks the resounding crescendo of our boldest season ever.

Bold Voices

The Avalon Theatre

**Event: Romance, Revenge, and Revelry**

**Date & Time:** Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

**Location:** Union Colony Civic Center, 701 10th Avenue, Greeley, CO, 80631, United States

**Description:**
Immerse yourself in an evening of dramatic opera hits with the Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra's annual collaboration with the University of Northern Colorado. "Romance, Revenge, and Revelry" promises an unforgettable journey through the full spectrum of emotions, featuring selections from the masterworks of Mozart, Wagner, Bizet, Puccini, and more. Enhanced by the stunning performances of the Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra and the powerful voices of the UNC Combined Chorus, this event will showcase opera favorites as you've never heard them before—music that has captivated audiences in various media over the years.

**Repertoire Highlights:**
- OFFENBACH: La Belle Hélène Overture
- VAUGHN WILLIAMS: Concerto for Oboe and Strings
- MOZART: The Marriage of Figaro Overture
- PUCCINI: O mio babbino caro from Gianni Schicchi
- BIZET: Habanera from Carmen
- And many more from the giants of opera.

**Special Features:**
- Experience the power of opera through a curated selection of its most passionate and dramatic pieces.
- Enjoy the collaboration between the Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra and the talented UNC Combined Chorus.

**Tickets:** Available for purchase. Please visit the Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra's website or contact the Union Colony Civic Center box office for more details.

Don't miss this spectacular evening of music that promises to enchant, move, and exhilarate. Whether you're an opera aficionado or new to the genre, "Romance, Revenge, and Revelry" is sure to be a highlight of the cultural calendar.

Romance, Revenge, and Revelry

Union Colony Civic Center

Join us for an evening of profound musical expression as the Northwestern University Symphony Orchestra and Choirs present a captivating performance under the baton of conductors Donald Schleicher and Andrew Megill. This special event will take place on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at 7:30pm CDT in the esteemed Pick-Staiger Concert Hall.

The evening's program is set to immerse the audience in the depths of spiritual and emotional exploration, featuring Ludwig van Beethoven's Mass in C Major, Op. 86, and Ralph Vaughan Williams' Dona nobis pacem. Beethoven's Mass in C Major, a deeply personal work that navigates the realms of doubt and faith, showcases the composer's unique ability to convey profound emotion through music. Complementing this, Vaughan Williams' Dona nobis pacem serves as an impassioned plea for peace, resonating with its premiere's historical context and the looming fears of global conflict in 1936.

The performance will spotlight the talents of soloists Kylie Buckham and Calista Smith (soprano), Giada Barney (alto), Matthew Sink (tenor), Wesley Diener (baritone), and Spencer Greene (bass), alongside the combined forces of the Bienen Contemporary/Early Vocal Ensemble, University Chorale, University Singers, and Northwestern Camerata.

Tickets are available for purchase at $12 for the general public and $6 for students with a valid ID. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the power of classical music to convey the deepest human emotions and desires for peace and understanding.

Location: Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, 50 Arts Cir Dr, Evanston, IL 60208, United States. For more information and to secure your tickets, please visit our website.

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Northwestern University Symphony Orchestra and Choirs

Northwestern University

Join us for an evening of exceptional music as Noah Vincent showcases his talent on the tuba in a student recital. This event is part of the Northwestern Bienen School of Music's vibrant concert series and will take place on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at 6:30pm CDT in the David and Carol McClintock Choral and Recital Room.

Noah Vincent, a Bachelor of Music student under the guidance of Matthew Gaunt and Gene Pokorny, will be performing a diverse program that includes Astor Piazzolla's Tango Etude No. 3, selections from Claude Bolling's Suite for Cello and Jazz Piano Trio, Ricardo Molla's Sherezade for Tuba and Piano, Joan Tower's Copperwave, Sergei Rachmaninoff's "How Fair This Spot" from 12 Romances, Op. 21, No. 7, and Ralph Vaughan Williams' Linden Lea. He will be accompanied by an ensemble of talented musicians: Troy Archer and Fiona Shonik on trumpet, Emmett Conway on horn, Griffin Rupp on trombone, Seho Young on piano, Liam Powers on bass, and Calvin Simmers on drums.

This recital is a free event, open to the public, and does not require tickets. It will also be available via live stream for those who cannot attend in person. The venue, located at 70 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208, within the Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Center for the Musical Arts, offers a cozy and intimate setting with seating for 120, providing the perfect atmosphere for a night of beautiful music.

Don't miss this opportunity to support emerging talent and enjoy a wonderful evening at the Bienen School of Music.

Noah Vincent, tuba

Ryan Center for the Musical Arts

Join us for an enchanting evening of vocal music as Otto Vogel, a talented baritone from the Northwestern Bienen School of Music, presents his Bachelor of Music recital. This special performance will take place on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at 6:00pm CDT in the intimate setting of the McClintock Choral and Recital Room, located within the Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Center for the Musical Arts.

Otto Vogel, under the tutelage of Karen Brunssen, will showcase his vocal prowess through a carefully selected repertoire that includes works by Henry Purcell realized by Benjamin Britten, selections from Felix Mendelssohn's "Elijah," Op. 70, and Ralph Vaughan Williams' pieces from "Three Poems by Walt Whitman" among others. The recital will also feature Gerald Finzi's "Channel Firing" from "Before and After Summer," Op. 16, and a delightful array of songs from Madeleine Dring's "7 Shakespeare Songs" and Betty Roe's whimsical "Lullaby for a Baby Toad" and "Morning and Afternoon."

Accompanying Otto on this musical journey will be Teresa Kang on piano and Eric Powers on cello, adding depth and harmony to the evening's performance.

This event is free and open to the public, with no tickets required. For those unable to attend in person, a live stream will be available, ensuring that no one misses out on this showcase of emerging musical talent.

Venue: David and Carol McClintock Choral and Recital Room
Address: 70 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208, United States

Don't miss this opportunity to support and enjoy the artistry of a rising star in the world of classical music.

Otto Vogel, baritone

Concertmaster Adelya Nartadjieva takes center stage for Vaughan Williams’ soaring The Lark Ascending. Elgar’s love letter to Italy and its musical traditions opens the program with its sunny, Mediterranean-inspired themes. In a powerful conclusion, the bold and innovative use of orchestral color in Walton’s First Symphony draws this dynamic program to a sonorous, thrilling close.

Adelya Plays The Lark Ascending

Jacoby Symphony Hall

Anthems can represent freedom from suffering or victory in war, celebrate nations, sow peace or even pump up a crowd from the rock ‘n’ roll stage. What they all share in common is the power to unite and remind us of our shared humanity. This program of four unique anthem interpretations opens with the world premiere of Julia Wolfe’s choral work All that breathes, which embraces the massive sound of collective breath and exhalation, while David Lang‘s the national anthems reminds us that freedom is fragile, delicate and easy to lose. Julia Wolfe’s Pretty is a raw and raucous feminist anthem of work rhythms — thwarting notions of what pretty can mean. Closing out the program is Vaughan Williams’ beloved anthem for peace, Dona nobis pacem, written and premiered just a few years prior to the start of World War II.

Anthems

Cincinnati Music Hall

Celebrate 40 years of the world-renowned Colorado Symphony Chorus with a renewal of Vaughan Williams' "A Sea Symphony," utilizing text from Walt Whitman's Leaves of Grass, and employing a chorus throughout the entirety of the work in groundbreaking fashion. Over a hundred years earlier, Beethoven's symphonic debut started the genre established by Mozart and Haydn on a journey that would eventually evolve into Vaughan Williams' vivid, chorus-driven masterpiece.

40th Anniversary Celebration of the Colorado Symphony Chorus

Denver Performing Arts Complex

Pacific Symphony Youth Concert Band, under the direction of Angela Woo, concludes their second season. The program opens with Flourish for Wind Band by Ralph Vaughan Williams and includes pieces inspired by Gaelic and Cajun folk songs.

Psycb: Season Finale

Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall

Join us for an enchanting evening of vocal performance as Karl Boatright, a talented bass-baritone from the Northwestern Bienen School of Music, takes the stage. This recital is part of his Bachelor of Music program under the guidance of Karen Brunssen, with Teresa Kang accompanying on piano. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at 6:00pm CDT, in the Regenstein Master Class Room.

The program promises a rich selection of pieces spanning various composers and styles, including Johannes Brahms' "Denn es gehet dem Menschen" from Vier ernste Gesänge, Op. 121, selections from Robert Schumann's Liederkreis, Op. 39, and Franz Schubert's "Die Forelle" (The Trout), Op. 32, D. 550. The evening will also feature works by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Michael Head, Aaron Copland, Antonín Dvořák, and an arrangement by H. T. Burleigh of "Deep River". Opera enthusiasts will appreciate selections from Giacomo Puccini's La bohème, Hector Berlioz's La damnation de Faust, W. A. Mozart's Die Zauberflöte, and more.

This event is free and open to the public, with no tickets required. It's a wonderful opportunity to experience the vocal talents nurtured at the Bienen School of Music, set in the intimate and acoustically superb Regenstein Master Class Room. Located at 60 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208, the venue is a cornerstone for musical arts within the Northwestern community, hosting hundreds of performances each year.

Don't miss this showcase of classical and operatic pieces performed by one of the school's rising stars.

Karl Boatright, bass-baritone

Northwestern Bienen School of Music

Pleasant Hill, KY

Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

Join us for an enchanting evening of tuba music featuring the talented Evan DeRicco at the Northwestern Bienen School of Music. This captivating recital is scheduled for Saturday, May 25, 2024, at 8:30pm CDT, held in the intimate setting of the Shirley Welsh Ryan Opera Theater. Evan, a Master of Music student under the guidance of Matthew Gaunt and Gene Pokorny, will showcase his exceptional skills alongside fellow musicians Chris Carrigg and Oliver Stark on euphonium, Noah Vincent on tuba, and Yoko Yamada-Selvaggio on piano.

The evening's program includes a diverse selection of works, from Bruce Broughton's Sonata for Tuba and Piano to Satoshi Yagisawa's Esmeralda, and a special transcription of J.S. Bach's Flute Sonata in E Minor, BWV 1034 by Aubrey Foard. The concert will also feature Ralph Vaughan Williams' Concerto for Bass Tuba, promising a rich blend of classical and contemporary pieces.

This event is free and open to the public, offering a unique opportunity to experience the depth and versatility of the tuba in a chamber music setting. The Shirley Welsh Ryan Opera Theater, located within the Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Center for the Musical Arts at 70 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL, provides a stunning backdrop with its double-height ceilings and expansive windows overlooking Lake Michigan. Don't miss this exceptional display of musical talent and artistry.

Evan DeRicco, tuba

Join us for an enchanting evening of vocal brilliance as Sofia Ricciarini, a talented soprano from the prestigious Northwestern Bienen School of Music, takes the stage for her Bachelor of Music recital. This special performance is scheduled for Thursday, May 30, 2024, at 6:00pm CDT, in the Regenstein Master Class Room.

Under the tutelage of Nancy Gustafson, with the accomplished Olga Sklyanskaya on piano, Sofia will present a captivating program that traverses the emotional and expressive range of the human voice. The evening's repertoire includes beloved works by Giacomo Puccini, such as "Quando me’n vo’" from La bohème and "Sole e amore," alongside pieces by Sergei Rachmaninoff, including the ethereal "Vocalise" from 14 Romances, Op. 34. The program will also feature compositions by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Maurice Ravel, Georges Bizet, Jules Massenet, and Léo Delibes, promising a rich tapestry of musical textures and styles.

This event is a wonderful opportunity to experience the vocal artistry of an emerging talent in the intimate setting of the Regenstein Master Class Room, located in the Regenstein Hall of Music, adjacent to the Ryan Center for the Musical Arts at the Bienen School of Music, 60 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208.

Admission to this recital is free, and tickets are not required. For those unable to attend in person, a live stream of the performance will be available, ensuring that music lovers everywhere can enjoy this showcase of vocal talent.

Don't miss this opportunity to support a rising star in the world of opera and art song. Mark your calendars for an evening of exquisite music that promises to be a highlight of the musical season.

Sofia Ricciarini, soprano

Known for her dazzling interpretations, Quebec soprano Andréanne Brisson Paquin is for the first time a guest with Les Violons du Roy. Osvaldo Golijov’s dreamlike music is at the heart of an irresistible program that takes us into a universe of folk rhythms with a poetic touch. Interludes by Canadian composer Claudie Bertounesque unify this journey through time.

Par une nuit de chevaux volants

Musée des beaux-arts de Montréal

Palais Montcalm – Maison de la musique

Awakening is a spiritual choral work based at Stonehenge near Salisbury. Setting 16 spiritual poems by Stephen Feltham,  Awakening portrays the cycle of hope experienced by humanity as it progresses through the celestial cycle exhibited by the equinoxes and solstices. The work is in four main sections: Spring Equinox; Summer Solstice; Autumn Equinox; Winter Solstice.

Awakening

Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts

Shostakovich’s fifteen string quartets are some of the finest works for small ensemble, and alongside those of Haydn and Beethoven, are indispensable.

Vaughan Williams & Shostakovich

Sydney Opera House

ISO Artistic Advisor Jun Märkl and Concertmaster Kevin Lin take musical flight in this program inspired by airborne animals. Hear colorful musical depictions of nightingales, larks, swallows, and a bat with music by Stravinsky, Vaughan-Williams, Respighi, and the Strauss Family. 

In Flight: Strauss, Stravinsky, and Respighi

Hilbert Circle Theatre

Join us for an unforgettable evening of classical music at the "Concertmaster and Commander" event, hosted by the Tobin Center. This unique concert will take place on June 17, 2024, at 7:30 pm in the intimate setting of the Carlos Alvarez Studio Theater.

Under the leadership of Francisco Fullana, the CMI Orchestra will take you on a musical journey through time with a program that includes Einojuhani Rautavaara's "Epitaph for Béla Bartók," Béla Bartók's "Divertimento for String Orchestra, Sz. 113," Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's "Divertimento in D major, K. 136, Salzburg Symphony No. 1," and Ralph Vaughan Williams' "Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis."

Tickets start at just $15.00, making this an accessible opportunity to experience the power and beauty of live classical music. Don't miss your chance to be part of this special evening presented by the Tobin Center Residents. Secure your tickets now and add a touch of musical elegance to your calendar.

Concert (Master) and Commander

Tobin Center for the Performing Arts

Join us for an unforgettable evening at The Baker-Baum Concert Hall on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at 7:30 PM, as the La Jolla Music Society presents the grand finale of its festival season, "Finale: A Song and Dance." This concert promises to be a spectacular close to the festival, featuring an eclectic mix of pieces that celebrate the joy and power of music.

The evening will commence with the lively and engaging "Selections from Trio for Clarinet, Violin, and Piano" by Paul Schoenfield, including movements such as "Freylakh," "March," and "Kozatske," performed by the talented Jack Liebeck on violin, Anthony McGill on clarinet, and Gilles Vonsattel on piano.

The program will then transition to the rhythmic vitality of Leonard Bernstein's "Symphonic Dances from West Side Story," brought to life by pianists Gilles Vonsattel and Inon Barnatan, along with percussionists Dustin Donahue and Sidney Hopson, capturing the essence of this iconic musical.

Experience the pastoral serenity of Vaughan Williams' "The Lark Ascending," a piece that evokes the tranquil beauty of the English countryside, featuring James Ehnes on violin, with Jack Liebeck as concertmaster, accompanied by the SummerFest Chamber Orchestra.

The evening will conclude with Antonín Dvořák's uplifting "Serenade for Strings," performed by the SummerFest Chamber Orchestra, offering a fittingly triumphant end to the musical journey.

This finale showcases the power of music to unite, inspire, and exhilarate, making it a must-attend event for music lovers. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the magic of live music in a celebration that promises to be both moving and memorable.

Finale: A Song and Dance

Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center

Join us for a captivating family concert at the Edinburgh International Festival, featuring the Philharmonia in a special performance that promises to enchant audiences of all ages. This much-anticipated event will take place at Usher Hall, Edinburgh, on Sunday, 25 August 2024, at 3pm.

Under the baton of a soon-to-be-announced conductor, with Lucy Drever as the presenter and the renowned Nicola Benedetti gracing the stage with her violin, the concert will showcase a selection of beloved classics, including the highlight of the programme, "The Lark Ascending" by Vaughan Williams. This piece, inspired by the serene and resilient song of the skylark amidst the onset of World War I, features a soaring violin solo that has captured hearts worldwide, even being voted the nation’s favourite Desert Island Discs track.

This relaxed, family-friendly performance is a collaboration with the Philharmonia, with Festival Director Nicola Benedetti leading as the solo violinist, offering an unforgettable experience of Williams’s masterpiece.

**Need to Know:**
- **Prices & Discounts:** Tickets start from £10. D/deaf, disabled, neurodivergent people, and under 18s enjoy a 50% concession discount. A limited number of £10 Affordable Tickets are available for those in need, accessible with the promo code INVITED at checkout. Arts workers and under 30s are eligible for a 30% concession discount, with proof of eligibility possibly required at venues.
- **Running Time:** The concert will last approximately 50 minutes, presented without an interval.
- **Box Office:** Tickets can be purchased through the Edinburgh International Festival box office at 131 473 2000.

Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the magic of live classical music in a setting that welcomes music lovers of all ages. Book your tickets now and be part of a memorable musical journey with the Philharmonia at the Edinburgh International Festival.

Edinburgh International Festival: Family Concert

The Usher Hall

Starting with a ferocious fanfare representing fate, Tchaikovsky pours his soul into his Fourth Symphony, a fearless musical autobiography packed with surging melodies and dazzling colors. Antoine Tamestit brings his “gorgeous smoky sound” (The Guardian) to Walton’s Viola Concerto, a work of wistful beauty and quicksilver energy.

Tchaikovsky 4

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Take a trip to London courtesy of two British composers: Malcolm Singer and Ralph Vaughan Williams. In a world premiere, Singer presents a contemporary look at the city, bustling with commerce, culture, and politics, while Vaughan Williams shares a more historical and romantic account. In between the two works is Beethoven’s bold and beautiful First Piano Concerto, intended to be a showpiece for the composer himself.

Beethoven, London, and a World Premiere

Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center

Holst’s The Planets—An HD Odyssey

Mayo Performing Arts Center

New Jersey Performing Arts Center

State Theatre New Jersey

Tarmo Peltokoski returns to lead Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto, an awe-inspiring monument of ingenious lyricism and technical experimentation, performed by renowned Armenian violinist Sergey Khachatryan, followed by Vaughan Williams’s Symphony No. 4, a deeply compelling work that captures a spectrum of human emotions, from tumultuous intensity to profound serenity.

Tchaikovsky & Vaughan Williams

David Pecaut Square

Mixing ceremonial pomp with pastoral splendor, this survey of British classics features Haydn’s last and grandest symphonic statement, the London Symphony; exquisite gems by Elgar and Britten, and the soaring beauty of Vaughan Williams’ The Lark Ascending with soloist CSO Concertmaster Robert Chen. Marking the 150th anniversary of Ravel’s birth, the program crosses the English Channel for the composer’s beguiling Tzigane.

Glover Conducts English Classics

Join us for an enchanting evening at the Celtic Celebration, presented by the Owensboro Symphony, set to take place on March 1, 2025, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the RiverPark Center, located at 101 Daviess St, Owensboro, KY 42303. This event promises to be a highlight of the 2024-2025 Season, showcasing the mesmerizing talents of Orla Fallon, the original Celtic Woman. Experience the magic as Fallon enchants the audience with her harp and soulful vocals, bringing the essence of Irish music to life. The performance will feature a selection of captivating pieces, including Whelan’s Cloudsong from Riverdance, Grainger’s Molly on the Shore, Cowell’s Flirtatious Jig, Vaughan Williams’ Rhosymedre from Three Preludes, and Anderson’s classic Irish Suite.

The evening will begin with a special "Behind the Music" presentation at 6:15 p.m., offering insights into the night's repertoire, followed by the concert's commencement at 7:00 p.m. This event is proudly supported by our Premier Sponsor, along with Corporate and Community Partners, Riley and John Hess.

Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Ireland through music. Season tickets are available for purchase now, and single tickets will go on sale on October 1, 2024. For more information and to secure your tickets, please visit our website.

Celtic Celebration

RiverPark Center

During the 10-year period between 1987 and 1997, while still in Argentina, Mr. Azzati held many positions as a choral director in many different settings, including Elementary, Middle and High School, church and community.  Among other positions Mr. Azzati was the Associate Conductor of the award-winning National Youth Choir of Argentina, Director of Choral Activities and Conductor of the award-winning choirs at the K-12 St. Agnes School, Director of Choral Activities and Conductor at the K-12 St. Andrew's School, Artistic Director and Conductor of Grupo Coral Kantus, a college-age youth community chorus, and Director of the Chorale de L’Alliance Française of Martínez.

Ralph Vaughan Williams

Composer

Events

Apr 27, 2024

Bold Voices · Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra

Apr 27, 2024

Romance, Revenge, and Revelry · Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra

Apr 27, 2024

Northwestern University Symphony Orchestra and Choirs · Northwestern Bienen School of Music

May 9, 2024

Noah Vincent, tuba · Northwestern Bienen School of Music

May 12, 2024

Otto Vogel, baritone · Northwestern Bienen School of Music

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