"We drummers simply have this spirit of discovery," says young drummer Vivi Vassileva about herself and her drumming community. "We love discovering and combining new instruments and new sounds." What she means by this is evident in the piece "Frozen in Time" by Avner Dorman, which the Israeli composer once wrote for Vassileva's teacher, Martin Grubinger. In addition to countless drums, cymbals, and mallet instruments such as the wooden marimba, the metal vibraphone, and the glockenspiel, other instruments are used, including the African djembe, the Arabian darbuka, and several cencerros—a type of "tuned cowbell"—which can even be played as a melody instrument.

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Young German Philharmonic / Vivi Vassileva / Stanislav Kochanovsky

Elbphilharmonie Hamburg

Explore music from countries along the ancient silk road just like Marco Polo with the full chamber orchestra at our Mainstage series. Featuring violinist Rachel Barton Pine and Tuvan throat singer SoRIAH as seen on America’s Got Talent!

Adventures on the Silk Road

School for Creative and Performing Arts

Gil Shaham Weekend

Granada Theatre

The creative and destructive power of the elements has inspired composers of all eras to create captivating musical images. In the Four Sea Interludes, Benjamin Britten describes the conditions of the sea, ranging from the peaceful shimmer of dawn to the raging storm. In Frozen in Time, Avner Dorman retraces the geological formation of the continents, while in Heliosis , Hannah Eisendle uses shimmering orchestral sounds to depict the invigorating yet depressing effect of the sun's rays. In Johannes Brahms' Symphony No. 3, who develops increasingly eruptive energies from a three-note motif nucleus, music itself becomes an elemental force.

Elemental forces

Konzerthaus Klagenfurt

Wednesday Concert Music by Carl Nielsen and Chopin

Grundtvig’s Church

Baroque refrains echo from a glorious brass ensemble in Giovanni Gabrieli's Canzon Septimi Toni No. 2, written while the composer served as organist of Venice's vaunted Basilica San Marco. American maverick Charles Ives asks "the perennial question of existence" in his deeply contemplative The Unanswered Question of 1908, a work that looked far into the musical future. A battery of bells, drums, and wood forges a striking contrast in Avner Dorman's lively new percussion concerto Eternal Rhythm. Johannes Brahms' passionate Symphony No. 1 firmly established the Romantic master as a worthy successor to Beethoven. Brahms' Hungarian Dance No. 5, one of classical music's greatest hits, provides a rousing conclusion.

Brahms Symphony No. 1

Sunset Center

### Event Description: BRAHMS Symphony No. 1

#### Dates and Times:
- **February 15, 2025** at **7:30 PM**
- **February 16, 2025** at **3:00 PM**

#### Location:
- **Sunset Center**
  - **Address:** San Carlos Ave & 9th Ave, Carmel

#### Conductor and Performers:
- **Jayce Ogren**, Music Director and Conductor
- **Simone Rubino**, Percussion

#### Program:
1. **GABRIELI** - *Canzon Septimi Toni No. 2*
   - **Running Time:** 5 minutes
2. **IVES** - *The Unanswered Question*
   - **Running Time:** 6 minutes
3. **Avner DORMAN** - *Eternal Rhythm*
   - **Running Time:** 25 minutes
   - **Featuring:** Simone Rubino, Percussion
4. **-- Intermission --** (20 minutes)
5. **BRAHMS** - *Symphony No. 1*
   - **Running Time:** 45 minutes
6. **BRAHMS** - *Hungarian Dance No. 5*
   - **Running Time:** 3 minutes

#### Highlights:
In the February concerts, Baroque refrains echo from a glorious brass ensemble in Giovanni Gabrieli's *Canzon Septimi Toni No. 2*, written while the composer served as organist of Venice's vaunted Basilica San Marco. American maverick Charles Ives asks the perennial question of existence in his deeply contemplative *The Unanswered Question* of 1908, a work that looked far into the musical future. A battery of bells, drums, and wood forges a striking contrast in Avner Dorman's lively new percussion concerto *Eternal Rhythm*. Johannes Brahms' passionate *Symphony No. 1* firmly established the Romantic master as a worthy successor to Beethoven. Brahms' *Hungarian Dance No. 5*, one of classical music's greatest hits, provides a rousing conclusion.

#### Featured Artist: Simone Rubino
After winning the ARD competition in 2014 and receiving the Crédit Suisse Young Artist Award in 2016, Simone Rubino has never stopped attracting enthusiastic audiences both as a soloist with the likes of the Vienna Philharmonic and Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks, under such conductors as Zubin Mehta, Manfred Honeck, and Tan Dun. Rubino has transported percussion from the periphery to the center of the classical, contemporary, and even baroque scene, making him a regular guest at prestigious festivals worldwide.

#### Ticket Information:
- **On Sale:** Thursday, August 15 at 10:00 AM PDT

Join us for an evening of exceptional music, featuring timeless classics and contemporary masterpieces, performed by world-renowned musicians.

BRAHMS Symphony No. 1

In contrast to the First Symphony, Ludwig van Beethoven clearly sharpened his own profile with his "Second": the more mature Mozart and no longer the antiquated Haydn shines through here as a source of inspiration. With this work, Beethoven finally marked the turning point from the cheerful and carefree Classical period to the emotional and melancholy early Romanticism. His contemporaries initially reacted with irritation to this transitional work, because this "wild colossus" only partially met their expectations. In view of the work's premiere on April 5, 1803 at the Theater an der Wien, which clearly captivated the audience, people spoke of "true breath of fire".

5th Symphony Concert

Staatstheater Braunschweig

Join us for an unforgettable evening with the Greenwich Symphony on November 23 & 24, 2024, at the Performing Arts Center at Greenwich High School, located at 10 Hillside Road, Greenwich, CT. Experience the magic of live classical music under the baton of esteemed conductor Stuart Malina, featuring the extraordinary talent of Bulgarian-American violinist Bella Hristova.

The concerts will take place on Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 3:00 pm, offering a program that promises to captivate and inspire. The highlight of the evening will be performances of Avner Dorman's "Tanyaderas," Samuel Barber's emotive "Violin Concerto," and Antonín Dvořák's iconic "Symphony No. 9 From the New World." Bella Hristova, celebrated for her expressive nuance, rich tone, and impressive power, will lead as the soloist, bringing these compositions to life with her remarkable skill and passion.

Bella Hristova, an Avery Fisher Career Grant recipient and winner of numerous prestigious competitions, has garnered international acclaim for her performances. Known for her collaborations with orchestras across the globe and her dedication to music by living composers, Hristova's appearance with the Greenwich Symphony is a highlight of the season not to be missed.

Don't miss this opportunity to witness the synergy of Stuart Malina's dynamic conducting, Bella Hristova's virtuosic violin artistry, and the Greenwich Symphony's musical excellence. Reserve your tickets now for a weekend of breathtaking performances that promise to be a highlight of the musical calendar.

GSO November Concert 2024

Greenwich High School

Experience the exceptional communicative power and intoxicating stage dynamic of this unique and widely acclaimed ensemble, self-described as the world’s only “Piano Windtet.” Praised by critics as “a breath of fresh air,” ensemble 4.1 is devoted to presenting original masterpieces in a new light, while also discovering and performing rarely played compositions from the turn of the 19th to 20th centuries.

Digital Concert: Ensemble 4.1: Piano Windtet

Bloomfield Hills High School

Ensemble 4.1: Piano Windtet

Grosse Pointe South High School

Immerse yourself in an evening of enchanting melodies with "Fantastic Dances: Rachmaninoff & Ravel" at the Winspear Centre. Under the baton of the esteemed conductor Michael Stern, this captivating performance is scheduled for May 18th and 19th, with shows at 7:30 PM and a matinee at 2:00 PM, respectively.

This concert promises a journey through the evocative landscapes of Sergei Rachmaninoff and Maurice Ravel's compositions. Rachmaninoff, who longed to create a ballet, offers instead his vibrant Symphonic Dances, a late masterpiece filled with color and rhythm. Ravel's La valse, originally intended as a ballet deemed undanceable, presents a whirlwind of waltzing couples in an ever-brightening ballroom, culminating in a dazzling burst of light. The program also introduces Avner Dorman's Piano Concerto No. 3, a recent work from 2022, described as a rollercoaster of emotions, from despair to ecstasy, featuring Mackenzie Melemed making his ESO debut on piano.

Before the concert on Saturday, May 18th, attendees are invited to a Prelude presentation at 6:45 PM in the Upper Circle Lobby (3rd Floor). Led by musicologist D.T. Baker, this talk offers fascinating insights into the evening's repertoire, enhancing the concert experience.

The program includes:
- RAVEL La valse
- DORMAN Piano Concerto No. 3
- RACHMANINOFF Symphonic Dances

Please note that the program is subject to change and will include an intermission.

The Winspear Centre and the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra are proud to present this event on Treaty 6 Territory, acknowledging the rich cultural heritage of the Indigenous Peoples of this land.

Tickets start at $28, offering an accessible way to experience this remarkable blend of classic and contemporary music. Don't miss this opportunity to be swept away by the power of live orchestral music.

Fantastic Dances: Rachmaninoff & Ravel

Winspear Centre

Experience the beauty and energy of Spain in a program featuring works by Spanish composers Turina and Chapí, as well as classic works by Ravel and Rimsky-Korsakov, that pay tribute to Spanish culture. Guitarist Jason Vieaux returns with Avner Dorman’s How to Love, titled after a book by Vietnamese Buddhist Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh.

The Beauty of Spain

Ohio Theatre

America/Beautiful is a project by pianist and arts advocate Min Kwon, in which she has commissioned a diverse group of more than 70 of today’s leading American composers to each compose a variation on “America the Beautiful.”

Kwon's hope is to paint a sonic picture of her adopted country in all of its sprawling complexity, and ultimately try to find the beauty at the core of the American experiment and its credo of e pluribus unum (out of many, one).

America/Beautiful: Min Kwon piano

Aspen Meadows Resort

America / Beautiful: Min Kwon piano

Avi Avital is the first mandolin soloist to be nominated for a classical Grammy. Passionate and “explosively charismatic” (New York Times) in live performance, Avi has been compared to Segovia for his championship of his instrument and to Heifitz for his incredible virtuosity. He is a driving force behind the reinvigoration of the mandolin repertory.

Avi Avital - USA

Mountain Artists Guild

The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage

College of the Desert

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

Funding provided in part by a grant from the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts through an appropriation by the Rhode Island General Assembly, a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, and private funders.

URI Guitar Festival: Orchestra Night Featuring World Premieres

University of Rhode Island

Sergei Rachmaninoff always wanted to compose a ballet but never had the opportunity. Instead, later in life, he wrote a set of three colourful symphonic dances.  Ravel originally composed La valse as a ballet, but it was considered undanceable. He published it anyway with a few descriptive phrases like “glimpses of waltzing couples,” “an immense hall,” “progressively brighter,” until finally “chandelier bursts forth.” Avner Dorman describes his concerto for piano composed in 2022 as “a work that expresses extreme emotions and sudden changes, from the depth of despair to complete ecstasy.”

Inspired by the poetry of Nathaniel Bellows, Snider’s “The Currents” puts Shaham’s complete skills as a formidable pianist on display; it’s expressive, poetic and lyrical, telling a story of both innocence and coping with an unpredictable world. Next, experience a world premiere from Israeli composer Avner Dorman who draws on cultural and historical influences in his music. And finally, Schubert’s atypical chamber instrumentation for his “Trout” quintet; a work featuring beloved melodies from his song.  Enjoy coffee, tea and pastries in the intimate coffee-house atmosphere of the Samueli Theater.

Schubert's "Trout" Quintet

Segerstrom Center for the Arts

Boldness Unbound

Zeiterion Performing Arts Center

Prepare to be dazzled as “one of the most brilliant couples in classical music” (Guardian). Gil Shaham and Adele Anthony perform Sarasate’s fiery Navarra and Bach’s lively Brandenburg Concerto No. 3. Andreas Delfs leads the RPO in Avner Dorman’s world premiere A Time to Mourn and a Time to Dance (a Voices of Today commission), an evocative new work blending reflection and celebration. The evening concludes with Mozart’s Symphony No. 41 (“Jupiter”), a masterful fusion of drama and beauty.

Avner Dorman

Events

Upcoming events

Mar 14, 2026

Boldness Unbound · New Bedford Symphony Orchestra

21 - 22 Mar, 2026

Baroque to Billiance · Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra

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Oct 1, 2025

Young German Philharmonic / Vivi Vassileva / Stanislav Kochanovsky · Elbphilharmonie

Aug 2, 2025

Adventures on the Silk Road · Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra

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