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Final Concert "MORITZBURG"

Kirche Moritzburg

Concert "Prague"

Schloss Moritzburg

Chicago Connections: Price & Dvorak

Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture

Indulge in the sheer euphoria of Dvorák’s Symphony No. 8, where a solo flute in the first movement whisks you away to musical visions of the majestic beauty of the natural world.

Dvorák's Symphony No. 8

Salt Palace Convention Center

Shostakovich + Dvořák

Church of the Little Flower

### Event Description: Rhapsody in Blue

**Event Title:** Rhapsody in Blue

**Dates and Times:**
- **November 16, 2024:** 7:30 PM
- **November 17, 2024:** 3:00 PM

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

**On Sale Date:** Thursday, August 15, 2024, at 10:00 AM PDT

**Music Director and Conductor:** Jayce Ogren

**Featured Pianist:** Adam Golka

**Program:**
1. **COPLAND:** Fanfare for the Common Man (Running Time: 3')
2. **COPLAND:** Orchestral Variations (Running Time: 13')
3. **GERSHWIN:** Rhapsody in Blue (Running Time: 16')
   - Featuring Adam Golka on piano
4. **Intermission:** 20 minutes
5. **Joan TOWER:** Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman No. 1 (Running Time: 3')
6. **DVORÁK:** Symphony No. 9, From the New World (Running Time: 42')

**Event Overview:**
Join the Monterey Symphony for an enchanting evening as they present "Rhapsody in Blue," a concert that showcases the rich and diverse musical heritage of America. The program begins with the stirring "Fanfare for the Common Man" by Aaron Copland, followed by his "Orchestral Variations," which reflect his embrace of modernist sounds. The highlight of the evening is George Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue," a Jazz Age masterpiece celebrating its 100th anniversary, performed by the acclaimed pianist Adam Golka.

After a brief intermission, the concert continues with Joan Tower's "Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman No. 1," a tribute to adventurous women in music. The evening concludes with Antonin Dvorák's beloved "Symphony No. 9, From the New World," inspired by the vast landscapes of the American Midwest.

**About Adam Golka:**
Polish-American pianist Adam Golka has been a prominent figure on the concert stage since winning first prize at the 2nd China Shanghai International Piano Competition at the age of sixteen. He has performed with numerous prestigious orchestras and has received accolades such as the Gilmore Young Artist Award and the Max I. Allen Classical Fellowship Award. Golka is known for his passionate chamber music performances and has recorded works by Beethoven, Schumann, and Brahms. He has also premiered compositions by contemporary composers and continues to develop his artistry under the mentorship of renowned musicians.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience a night of extraordinary music that captures the essence of America's musical spirit. Secure your tickets starting August 15, 2024, and join us at the Sunset Center for an unforgettable performance.

Rhapsody in Blue

Sunset Center

Experience an abundance of symphonic sensory impressions when Copenhagen Phil performs its very first Melodrama – a completely new hybrid genre, where original classical music is performed together with newly written movements. The performance unfolds a magnificent stage show with video projections, a giant LED screen and performers who rap, sing and tell a story. In short, a classical music experience that has never been seen or heard before. 

From the New World – Melodrama #1

Konservatoriets Koncertsal

Elfrida Andrée was a pioneer: the first Swedish woman to conduct a symphony orchestra and to graduate as an organist, becoming Gothenburg Cathedral’s organist when she was just in her mid-twenties. Andante Quasi Recitativo for Strings opens the programme and is intensely emotive and brimming with melodic richness.

The Hallé in Sheffield

Sheffield City Hall

Concert includes stunning nature photographs from Washington State

Crescendo: A Symphonic Celebration Of Washington Landscapes

Benaroya Hall

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music and hope at the Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra's concert, "Hope for Friends and Families for Tomorrow," on April 6, 2024, at 7:00 pm. This special event marks the conclusion of our season of Hope, featuring exhilarating performances that promise to uplift and inspire.

The concert will take place at the prestigious Kresge Auditorium, located within the Larsen Fine Arts Center at Olivet Nazarene University, 1 University Avenue, Bourbonnais, IL 60914. This evening is not just about the music; it's an opportunity to connect deeper with the art form. NEW to the KVSO, we are introducing a series of FREE pre-concert discussions starting 45 minutes before the performance. These discussions offer a unique chance to learn more about the composers, the selections, and the stories behind the music. It's a perfect opportunity to interact with our Music Director and Conductor, guest artists, and fellow music enthusiasts.

The concert will feature a selection of orchestral gems including Antonin Dvorak’s "Carnival Overture," Richard Strauss’ "French horn Concerto No. 1" with guest artist Emily Whittaker, and Johannes Brahms’ "Symphony No. 2 in D Major." These pieces have been carefully chosen to celebrate hope and look forward to an exciting future filled with fresh new soloists and music that resonates with the entire family.

Please note that tickets for this event are no longer available, indicating a full house and a community eager to share in this experience of hope and music. 

Don't miss this chance to be part of a season finale that promises not just a concert but an experience that will leave you looking forward to the future with hope and excitement. Join us as we celebrate the power of music to bring people together and look forward to what tomorrow brings.

Hope for Friends and Families for Tomorrow

Olivet Nazarene University

This jubilant celebration begins with the engaging concert opener Outburst by the 2023 Pulitzer Prize winner Michael Abels. From sublime melodies to incredible contrapuntal genius, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Symphony No. 41 is the epitome of the composer’s work in this genre. Following the rarely heard and lively Festival March of Antonín Dvořák, we’ll join with the musical world in celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of Anton Bruckner with his majestic and soul-inspiring Te Deum for soloists, chorus, and full orchestra.

Celebration: Happy Birthday, Bruckner!

Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

This jubilant celebration begins with Outburst, an engaging work by the 2023 Pulitzer Prize winner Michael Abels. From sublime melodies to incredible contrapuntal genius, Mozart’s Symphony No. 41 is the epitome of the composer’s work in this genre. Following the rarely heard and lively Festive March of Dvórak, we’ll join with the musical world in celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of Anton Bruckner with his majestic and soul-inspiring Te Deum for soloists, chorus, and full orchestra.

Champaign-urbana Symphony Orchestra: Celebration: Happy Birthday, Bruckner!

DUEN is looking forward to once again participating in the Classic Days festival - this year with the theme "Humour, play and laughter". As usual, we play two different concert programs at the festival. You can also experience the program for this concert at concerts on 29 and 30 September.

At the concert you can hear, among other things, Mozart's "Eine kleine Nachtmusik" and Dvorák's well-known "Humoreske". The Dutch/British violinist Daniel Rowland is soloist in both Felix Mendelssohn's early violin concerto in D minor, Alexander Raskatov's beautiful "Five minutes of WA Mozart's life" for violin and string orchestra and the world's most played piece of music, "Tango Jalousi".

Classic days – Eine Große Nachtmusik

Lemvig High School

Jysk Musikteater

Venø After School

The group, founded as a student group at The Juilliard School in 1976 and named for the transcendentalist poet and philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson, has performed 17 concerts in Rackham Auditorium since their UMS debut in 1989.

Emerson String Quartet

University of Michigan

Celebrate the spirit of collaboration and artistry with Dvořák’s American String Quartet at the intimate Gunter Theatre. Greenville Symphony’s Principal Musicians shine in a program featuring Miguel Del Aguila’s vibrant Wind Quintet No. 2 and Dvořák’s beloved String Quartet No. 12, “The American”. From the dynamic energy of contemporary sounds to the heartfelt melodies inspired by America’s landscapes, this concert offers a captivating journey through musical traditions both old and new. Perfect for an unforgettable Valentine’s weekend!

Dvořák’s American String Quartet

Peace Center

Scholarship holders of the German Foundation for Music Life, who won a valuable instrument at the 32nd German Musical Instrument Fund Competition in 2025, will perform as soloists and present solo concertos by Antonín Dvořák and Benjamin Britten with the Philharmonic Orchestra. Played on the Fund's exquisite instruments and by exceptional young talents, these two works promise to be a truly special listening experience.

Antonin Dvorák

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