ROCO’s Connections Series continues with Quartet for All Time, a program of emotional resonance. Through a selection of thoughtfully curated works, this concert exhibits music’s power to reflect and uplift in times of grief and remembrance.

Featuring Rebecca Fischer (violin), Alexis Gerlach (cello), Nathan Williams (clarinet), and Audrey Andrist (piano), the evening honors personal and collective memory through music that speaks across generations and traditions, inviting audiences to reflect on the role of music in preserving hope and history.

ROCO Connections: Quartet for All Time

Texas Southern University

Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution with this all-American program.

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appalachian spring

Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church

We open our 96th season of concerts at the Forum with Rossini’s exuberant overture to La Gazza Ladra, (The Thieving Magpie). Renowned pianist Jeffrey Biegel plays James Stephenson’s piano concerto, a technical and expressive tour-de-force written for Biegel, himself. Hector Berlioz’s mind-bending orchestral epic, Symphonie fantastique completes the program.

Symphonie Fantastique

The Forum Auditorium

The 46th concert season concludes with a diverse variety of music. It will feature Andrea Reinkemeyer's vibrant piece NaamJei, Puerto Rican trombonist Luis Fred performing Stevenson's Braziliano concerto, and Roberto Sierra's Latin-infused Sinfonia No. 4. The concert will end with Gershwin's ever-popular An American in Paris complete with real taxi horns!

Global Flavors

Ohio Wesleyan University

Soli fan tutti - 5th Concert 24/25

Staatstheater Darmstadt

Continuing Education: Low Brass Choir Recital

San Francisco Conservatory of Music

The Annapolis Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Maestro José-Luis Novo, is pleased to present the perfect end-of-summer soundtrack for everyone in the family. Mark your calendar now to attend our annual end-of-summer concert, sponsored by Anne Arundel County Arts Council and Anne Arundel County Department Of Recreation and Parks.

Pops in the Park

Quiet Waters Park

Downs Park

Join us for an enchanting evening of music and camaraderie at the Music Academy of the West's "Fellow Fridays I," a unique concert series showcasing the talents of our fellows. This event, part of the Fellow Fridays Series, promises an unforgettable experience with a curated selection of chamber works performed by emerging musicians on the cusp of their careers.

**Event Details:**
- **Date and Time:** 7:30 pm, Friday, June 28
- **Venue:** Hahn Hall, Music Academy of the West, Santa Barbara, CA
- **Admission:** Community Access - FREE, Regular Price - Starting at $45

**Program Highlights:**
- **Jan Zelenka:** Trio Sonata No. 3 in B-flat Major
- **William Grant Still:** Ennanga
- **James Stephenson:** Celestial Suite
- **Gabriela Ortiz:** Atlas Pumas

The concert will last approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, including one intermission, allowing you to immerse yourself in a diverse range of musical genres and styles. This event also qualifies attendees for a free pre-concert picnic, providing an opportunity to enjoy a meal in a picturesque setting before the performance begins.

**Ticket Information:**
- Series subscriptions and individual tickets are available for purchase.
- Early ticket sales access is a benefit for members of the Vivace Donor Society.
- For ticket purchases, visit the CARSEY TICKET OFFICE at 805-969-8787 or order online at any time at musicacademy.org.

Don't miss this opportunity to support tomorrow's musicians and enjoy a night of exceptional music. Book your tickets now and be part of a tradition that celebrates the joy of music and the talent of emerging artists.

Fellow Fridays I

Music Academy of the West

This performance is free and open for general seating and will be live-streamed on the School of Music's YouTube channel and Facebook page

58th Annual Wind Ensemble President's Concert - Dr. Matt Thomas, Conductor with Adrian Lowry, Graduate Assistant Conductor and Dr. Po-Chuan Chiang, Piano

Western Illinois University

Katherine Shindledecker, DMA Ensemble Recital

**Event Description: ROCO Connections: Simple Gifts**

Join us for an enchanting evening of music and dance at the "ROCO Connections: Simple Gifts" concert, taking place on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at 5:00 PM at the Rothko Chapel in Houston, TX. This event is now at capacity, but you can still be part of the experience by joining our free livestream or contacting us to join the waiting list at email protected or 713-665-2700.

Sponsored by the Albert & Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation and supported by the Betty Jane Seydler Foundation, this concert is a celebration of collaboration and artistic expression. The program, led by conductor Delyana Lazarova, features Aaron Copland’s iconic tone poem "Appalachian Spring" in its original 13-piece version, which has inspired the ROCO-commissioned world premiere of James Stephenson’s "Persephone." This premiere will include a solo dance performance with original choreography by Marlana Doyle, founder of the Houston Contemporary Dance Company. Additionally, Jennifer Higdon’s quintet "Celestial Hymns" will round out the evening's program.

**Musicians:**
- Scott St. John, violin
- Aloysia Friedmann, violin
- Eva Burmeister, violin
- Sean Riley, violin
- Matthew Dane, viola
- Lorento Golofeev, viola
- Mina Smith, cello
- Annamarie Reader, cello
- Timothy Pitts, bass
- Matthew Roitstein, flute
- Nathan Williams, clarinet
- Kristin Wolfe Jensen, bassoon
- Audrey Andrist, piano

**Dancer:**
- Madison Araiza

**Location:**
Rothko Chapel
Yupon Street, Houston, TX, USA

**Program:**
- Aaron Copland: "Appalachian Spring" (Suite for 13 instruments)
- Jennifer Higdon: "Celestial Hymns" (For clarinet, violin, viola, cello, piano)
- James Stephenson: "Persephone" (ROCO World Premiere Commission with Houston Contemporary Dance Company)

Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience a blend of music and dance in a serene and inspiring setting.

ROCO Connections: Simple Gifts

Rothko Chapel

The Wind Symphony presents a program reflecting on the human experience of loss, comfort, and acceptance. Acclaimed UIUC professor of flute Jonathan Keeble is featured as soloist for Joel Puckett’s moving concerto, The Shadow of Sirius, and the program concludes with Stephenson’s personal expression of grief and endurance in his Symphony no. 2, “Voices.”

James Stephenson

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