Flute virtuoso and Latin Grammy-nominated artist Giovanni Perez will join the PVSO in performing his brand-new flute concerto. Long admired for his improvisations and melodic gift, the orchestra is excited to be part of the creation of Perez's first-ever flute concerto!  One of the most well-known tone poems depicting the bustling landscapes of Rome, Respighi's colorful orchestration promises a real treat together with Nigerian-American composer Fela Sowande’s Folk Symphony, written for the independence of Nigeria, and inspired by the rich musical heritage of the country.

Windows into Other Worlds

Greenfield High School

Violinist David Southorn is the NHSO’s “concertmaster” (principal violinist) and for this program he also serves as artistic director. He will play the solo violin lines and conduct the ensemble from his position in the violin section.

David’s recent solo highlights include performances of Beethoven’s Violin Concerto with the Fremont Symphony, Aaron Jay Kernis’ AIR with the New Haven Symphony and Vivaldi’s Four Seasons with the Delaware Symphony where he was lauded by Delaware Arts Info as “nothing less than brilliant … powerful sound; immaculate precision and compelling agility… impeccable phrasing and polished lyricism…a zestful performance.” As a chamber musician he has performed with his award-winning Amphion String Quartet at Alice Tully Hall as members of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center’s CMS II. The 21-22 season is his 4th year as the Concertmaster of the New Haven Symphony Orchestra. This season marks his 10th year as Concertmaster of the Delaware Symphony and he continues his tenure as Assistant Concertmaster of the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra. This Fall he joins Mannes College The New School for Music as part-time Faculty.

EPSG:4326

Candlelight Concert

St. Mary's Church

Making up more than 70% of the earth’s surface, water is life’s most essential element. Come listen to a program of pieces by composers who seek to capture water’s power, serenity, and majesty.  

Water Works

Numerica Performing Arts Center

### Event Description: Lucille Chung Plays Clara Schumann with the Fort Wayne Philharmonic

**Date and Time:** February 8, 2025, from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm  
**Venue:** Auer Performance Hall at PFW Music Center  
**Tickets:** Single tickets on sale starting August 5

Join the Fort Wayne Philharmonic for an enchanting evening of classical music featuring the renowned pianist Lucille Chung. Under the baton of conductor Andrew Constantine, the program promises a captivating blend of modern and classical compositions.

**Program Highlights:**

- **Patrick O'Malley's "Obliviana":** The evening begins with this contemporary piece, known for its innovative sounds and timeless orchestral backdrop.
- **Clara Schumann's Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 7:** Lucille Chung takes center stage to perform this evocative and virtuosic concerto, showcasing her refined and stylish performance.
- **Ottorino Respighi's "Fontane di Roma" (Fountains of Rome):** A sonic journey that vividly captures the splendor of Rome's iconic fountains.
- **Rimsky-Korsakov's "Capriccio Espagnol," Op. 34:** Concluding the performance, this piece is a charming showcase of Spanish-inspired motifs, transporting the audience with its vibrant rhythms and orchestral brilliance.

**About Lucille Chung:**
Born in Montréal, Canadian pianist Lucille Chung has been acclaimed for her stylish and refined performances. She made her debut at the age of ten with the Montréal Symphony Orchestra and has since performed with over 70 leading orchestras worldwide. Her repertoire spans from Bach to Adams, combining vigor and suppleness with natural eloquence and elegance.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience an evening of exceptional music with the Fort Wayne Philharmonic and Lucille Chung. Secure your tickets early and immerse yourself in a night of musical brilliance.

Lucille Chung plays Clara Schumann

Purdue University Fort Wayne

Only ten years separate the two main works at this concert, and yet Ottorino Respighi and Igor Stravinsky are truly worlds apart. The orchestral suite »Trittico botticelliano« was inspired by the paintings of the Renaissance artist Sandro Botticelli. Respighi breathes life into the picturesque scenes through his impressionistic colouring. With its gentle elegance, the suite is one of the composer’s most lyrical works. Stravinsky’s concerto »Dumbarton Oaks«, on the other hand, is influenced by Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos. In three movements, its clear structure and contrapuntal density combined with rhythmic energy conspire to create one of the composer’s most striking works for chamber orchestra.

2nd Evening Recital Performance

Semperoper Dresden

There are only ten years between the main works of this concert. And yet Ottorino Respighi and Igor Stravinsky are worlds apart. The orchestral suite "Trittico botticelliano" is inspired by paintings by the Renaissance artist Sandro Botticelli. Respighi uses impressionistic colors to bring the picturesque scenes to life. With its gentle elegance, the suite is one of Respighi's most poetic works. Stravinsky's concerto "Dumbarton Oaks" is influenced by Bach's Brandenburg Concertos. In three movements, it combines clear structure and contrapuntal density with rhythmic energy and is considered one of the most concise chamber orchestra works from Stravinsky's pen.

2nd performance evening

From classical music to ballet to opera and beyond, Italy’s contributions to the art of music are undeniable. This season’s Passport concert celebrates from the best of the best, with stunning works by Rossini and Respighi, and soul-stirring Vivaldi concertos performed by your very own Cape Symphony stars. Molto Benne!

Passport To Rome

Barnstable High School

In the foyer of the opera house, Claudia Muschio, Itzeli Jáuregui, Charles Sy and Johannes Kammler present an entertaining and varied evening of songs from the Italian bel canto repertoire. The ensemble singers will be accompanied by Vlad Iftinca on the piano.

3. Song Recital

The Staatstheater Stuttgart

Join us for this musical celebration of the holidays, a concert during which you will be invited to sing along with the OSM Chorus—a soul-stirring experience!

Celebrations in Songs and Music

Place des Arts

Join the ASO at the Avon Theater in Lakeview for a more intimate concert experience you can’t get anywhere else! The ASO will perform Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto, BWV 1050.2 for harpsichord, flute and violin as soloists, and an orchestral accompaniment consisting of strings and continuo. Also on the program is Respighi’s Ancient Airs and Dances, which is a set of three orchestral suites by the Italian composer.  The ASO will also perform the WORLD PREMIER of a new work by Alabama native, Brian Nabors.

Harpsichord, flute, & violin - Bach & Nabors

Avon Theater

Conductor Jonathan Lo leads the Bardi for this concert, bringing his wealth of experience as Music Director of the Australian Ballet and work with the Royal Ballet as well as the BBC Philharmonic and London Sinfonietta in this country.

Bardi Symphony Orchestra: 100 Years Of Rhapsody In Blue

De Montfort Hall

Program sponsored in part by Marjorie Jolidon Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving

ORGAN MUSIC at CYRIL

Ss Cyril & Methodius Parish

"In sunburst yellow, Elena Urioste made a thoroughly engaging case for the Coleridge-Taylor concerto, her airy, silvery tone and fine filigree detail well matched to its melodic invention and elegant reveries. [...] Urioste’s ravishing cantabile touch made the most of a dominant solo part [...]

Soaring Melodies

Clay Center

Carla Ecker has been the concertmaster of the Rogue Valley Symphony for seven years, starting her tenure in 2017

Brahms himself declared that the symphony, from sketches to finishing touches, took 21 years, from 1855 to 1876.

Brahms' First Symphony

Southern Oregon University

Grants Pass High School

Imagine dancing dolls in a magical toy shop, and a pair of fabulous can-can dancers plotting to stay together at any cost and you have the charming story of La boutique fantasque. With its vibrant and whimsical music this ballet is a sequence of exquisite dances, each more lively than the last, which is nothing less than sheer joy to listen to.

Dancing & Deities

Wales Millennium Centre

World-renowned violinist Vadim Gluzman opens the Masterworks season with Tchaikovsky’s towering Violin Concerto, a magnificent combination of breathtaking melodies and stunning virtuosity. Following Sibelius’ majestic Finlandia and Rautavaara’s tribute to the birds of the Arctic, the program concludes with Respighi’s Pines of Rome . From the Villa Borghese to the Appian Way, Respighi’s brilliant work never fails to thrill as it peaks in a blaze of brassy glory.

Sounds of Nature

Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Experience the enchanting melodies of the Orchestre Philharmonique du Luxembourg under the baton of Gustavo Gimeno, with the virtuosic Iveta Apkalna at the organ, in a captivating concert part of the Ibermúsica 2024-2025 Serie Arriaga. This musical journey unfolds on Thursday, 7th November 2024, at 19:30h in the prestigious Auditorio Nacional de Música de Madrid.

The evening's programme promises a rich tapestry of sounds, featuring Ravel's whimsical "Mi madre la oca, suite," Respighi's vibrant "Fiestas Romanas," Poulenc's majestic "Concierto para órgano," and Respighi's picturesque "Pinos de Roma." This selection of works showcases the exceptional talents of both the orchestra and soloist, promising an unforgettable auditory experience.

Tickets are available, incorporating a 10% VAT, excluding handling fees applied at payment. Ibermúsica ensures a high-quality experience, reserving the right to modify the programme if necessary and promising equal or superior quality replacements in unforeseeable circumstances. In the rare event of a concert cancellation, refunds will be issued.

Join us for an evening of sublime music, starting promptly at 19:30h. Latecomers may not be admitted, ensuring an uninterrupted experience for all attendees. For more information and to secure your seat for this not-to-be-missed event, visit the Ibermúsica website or contact our ticket office. Enjoy the benefits of subscribing to Ibermúsica 24/25 for exclusive perks, including preferred seating and flexible payment options.

Orchestre Philharmonique du Luxembourg - A2

National Music Auditorium

Experience an evening of orchestral brilliance with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, led by the esteemed guest conductor JoAnn Falletta. The program opens with George Butterworth’s "The Banks of Green Willow," a poignant piece that evokes the pastoral beauty of the English countryside and serves as a touching reminder of the composer’s unfulfilled potential, having perished in battle at the young age of 31. The evening continues with Behzad Ranjbaran’s mesmerizing "Concerto for Violin and Orchestra," a work that beautifully intertwines the rich musical traditions of his native Persia with contemporary orchestral textures. The concert reaches its zenith with Ottorino Respighi’s "Fountains of Rome," a vivid and thrilling depiction of Rome’s iconic fountains, capturing their splendor and the city’s vibrant atmosphere. Complementing this is Claude Debussy’s "La Mer," a masterful composition that conjures the dynamic and ever-changing nature of the sea, from its serene calm to its powerful, tumultuous waves. This carefully curated selection promises an immersive auditory journey through diverse landscapes and emotions, showcasing the exceptional talents of the orchestra and its soloists.

Fountains of Rome

Eastman Theatre

In his Serenade No. 6 dating from 1950, the American composer Vincent Persichetti combines two string instruments with a trombone, sometimes engaging them in an animated conversation, sometimes in a dreamy indulgence. This piece is followed by Gustav Mahler’s piano quartet, which was composed during his student days and is his only surviving work of chamber music. Apart from sketches for a scherzo only the first movement of the work has survived, which in this concert meets Alfred Schnittke’s piano quartet referring to Mahler’s quartet fragment. In this work, composed in 1988, Schnittke attempts to "remember something that did not come about (...), a sound quality that could not be thought through to the end." Mahler’s quartet sound shimmers through dimly, but is strongly alienated by clusters and polyphonic structures. The open end also gives Schnittke’s quartet the character of a fragment. The final piece is the colorful String quartet in D major by the Italian composer Ottorino Respighi, marked by its turn-of-the-century harmonies.

1. Chamber Music Concert

Liederhalle Cultural and Congress Center

This concert pairs the rhythm and soul of America with the pictorial grandeur of Italy. George Gershwin’s Concerto in F comes alive under the touch of Joyce Yang, a pianist celebrated for her electrifying performances and depth of expression. Respighi’s Church Windows transports listeners to Italy with its rich, stained glass-inspired melodies, while Escales by Jacques Ibert is reminiscent of the culturally colorful sounds of exotic ports of call. Together, these pieces craft a narrative that spans continents and emotions, inviting the audience on a journey through jazz-infused streets and the echoing aisles of ancient cathedrals. 

Gershwin & Respighi

Kleinhans Music Hall

February 11, 1918 went down in music history as a milestone: the triumphant performance of the Fontane di Roma (The Fountains of Rome) under the conductor Arturo Toscanini brought the name of the composer Ottorino Respighi into the music world and at the same time proved that Italians could actually compose orchestral music. Until then, it had been an iron law that important Italian music could not exist without singing. With Respighi, there was once again a creator of orchestral works of European stature - for the first time since the Baroque period!

2nd Philharmonic Concert: Roma aeterna – Eternal Rome

Konzerthaus Dortmund

Imposing choruses and colossal tableaux accompany a story about intrigues, power play and an affair between stepmother and son in Ottorino Respighi’s last grand opera. Surrounded by political struggles, the figures become entangled in personal conflicts inextricably leading towards catastrophe and the cruel ending of a burning at the stake. For LA FIAMMA, Respighi created music going far beyond his illustrative-seeming “Trilogia romana” for which he is known in concert halls today. Yet in essence, the composer remained true to his colourful tonal language – the result is a musical amalgamation of French impressionism, influences of Russian music and a classicistic reimagining of Italian renaissance music. The archaic story and expansive dimensions of the operatic epos are reminiscent of the genre of the historical epic film, which was gaining popularity at the same time the opera was composed. This meant LA FIAMMA hit the nerve of the time, ensuring international success soon after its premiere. Over the course of decades, the work was slowly forgotten, yet the renowned critic and musicologist Paolo Isotta still praised LA FIAMMA in 2015 as a unique symbiosis of historicism and modernism, claiming its place among the 20th century’s masterworks of musical drama.

The flame

Deutsche Oper Berlin

### Event Description: Søndergård, Lim, and Rachmaninoff - Minnesota Orchestra

**Event Title:** Søndergård, Lim, and Rachmaninoff

**Dates:** Friday, September 20, 2024, and Saturday, September 21, 2024

**Venue:** Orchestra Hall, 1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403

**Duration:** 2 hours, including intermission

**Event Overview:**
Join the Minnesota Orchestra for an unforgettable evening featuring the extraordinary talents of conductor Thomas Søndergård and pianist Yunchan Lim. This concert promises to be a highlight of the season, showcasing a blend of classical masterpieces and contemporary works.

**Program:**
- **BERLIOZ:** Roman Carnival Overture
- **RACHMANINOFF:** Piano Concerto No. 2
- **TARRODI:** Liguria
- **RESPIGHI:** The Pines of Rome

**Artists:**
- **Thomas Søndergård:** Conductor
  - Danish conductor Thomas Søndergård, who began his tenure as music director of the Minnesota Orchestra in fall 2023, is renowned for his incisive interpretations and collaborative approach. His versatility spans a broad range of standard and modern repertoire.
- **Yunchan Lim:** Piano
  - At just 20 years old, Yunchan Lim has already made a significant mark in the classical music world. His 2022 performance of a Rachmaninoff piano concerto at the Van Cliburn Competition has garnered over 14 million views on YouTube, showcasing his profound musicality and prodigious technique.

**Special Notes:**
- **Tickets:** Available now as part of a concert package. Save up to 15% and enjoy subscriber perks when you purchase tickets for 3 or more concerts. Individual tickets go on sale on July 29.
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- **Accessibility Services:** Orchestra Hall offers a range of accessibility services, including armless and bariatric chairs, assistive listening devices, large-print programs, noise-canceling headphones, service animal accommodations, and wheelchair-accessible seating.

**Presented by:** Ameriprise Financial

**Plan Your Visit:**
- **Directions & Parking:** Convenient parking is available just steps away from Orchestra Hall in the city-owned and skyway-connected 11th and Marquette Ramp.
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Prepare to be whisked away to the Ligurian coast and one of Italy’s most beautiful cities without even leaving your seat. This concert is not to be missed!

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Minnesota Orchestra website.

Søndergård, Lim And Rachmaninoff

Minnesota Orchestra

Season Finale: Rachmaninoff and the Pines of Rome

Sun Valley Pavilion

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Manchester Music Festival's grand finale, "MMF Thursday Nights: The Grand Finale Dvořák, Brahms, Barber, Respighi," marking a spectacular close to our 50th Anniversary Season. This must-attend event is scheduled for Thursday, August 8, 2024, from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM at the SVAC Arkell Pavilion, located at 860 Southern Vermont Arts Center Drive, Manchester, VT, 05254.

The evening promises an exquisite lineup of classical masterpieces, featuring works by Antonín Dvořák, Johannes Brahms, Ottorino Respighi, and Samuel Barber. The program includes Dvořák's "Slavonic Dances for piano 4 hands, Op. 72," Brahms' "Two Songs for Alto Voice, Viola and Piano, Op. 91," Respighi's "Il Tramonto," and Barber's "Adagio for Strings," culminating with Dvořák's "Piano Quintet No. 2 in A, Op. 81." These pieces will be brought to life by a stellar lineup of artists, including soprano Christine Goerke, pianists Gilles Vonsattel and Andrew Cannestra, violinists Philip Setzer, Sarah Crocker Vonsattel, and a host of other remarkable talents.

This event not only showcases the virtuosity of established artists but also highlights the promising talents of the MMF Young Artists & Chamber Ensemble, making it a celebration of musical mastery across generations.

Tickets are available for purchase, offering you the chance to be part of this historic celebration of music and community. Don't miss the opportunity to experience the magic of classical music in the beautiful setting of the Southern Vermont Arts Center. Join us for a night of breathtaking performances that promise to be a fitting finale to our 50th anniversary celebrations.

MMF Thursday Nights: The Grand Finale – Dvořák, Brahms, Barber, Respighi

Southern Vermont Arts Center

**Event: Three Choirs Festival: The Cloud Messenger**

**Date & Time:** Sunday 28 July 2024, 7.30pm

**Venue:** Worcester Cathedral

**Ticket Prices:** £15 - £63

**On Sale:** Coming soon

**Overview:**
Immerse yourself in an evening of exotic romantic fantasy with "The Cloud Messenger" at the prestigious Three Choirs Festival, held in the magnificent Worcester Cathedral. This rich sung epic, inspired by Indian stories and beliefs, promises to transport the audience to a remote and colorful paradise through its vibrant music and compelling narrative.

**Artists:**
- **Conductor:** Geraint Bowen
- **Mezzo-Soprano:** Beth Taylor
- **Featuring:** Three Choirs Festival Voices

**Programme Highlights:**
- **World Premiere:** Nathan James Dearden's New work
- **Weir:** Still, Glowing
- **Respighi:** The Birds
- **Holst:** The Cloud Messenger

**Special Features:**
- Holst's "The Cloud Messenger" sets a Sanskrit poem to music, telling the story of a nature spirit who convinces a passing cloud to carry a love message to his distant wife in the Himalayas.
- Nathan James Dearden’s Festival commission offers a series of choral landscapes that echo messages from history to future generations.
- Respighi's "The Birds" brings to life the movements and songs of birds through lively and extraordinary music.

**Additional Information:**
- **Running Time:** 1 hr 45 mins, including an interval
- **Box Office Contact:** Three Choirs Festival Box Office: 01452 768928 | info3choirs.org

Join us for an unforgettable evening that blends the beauty of choral music with the mystique of ancient tales, all set against the backdrop of one of England's most historic cathedrals.

Three Choirs Festival: The Cloud Messenger

Worcester Cathedral

Tower Music is one of the oldest traditions at the Carmel Bach Festival. It began in 1936 with the Heralding Trombones, led by two generations of the Stewart Family, Chandler and son Gordon, and the trombone quartet opened every Festival in the early days. The Stewart Family performed well into the 1960’s until the Festival Orchestra brass section was asked to carry on the tradition as it does today. They played from the balcony window of the old Sunset Auditorium which opened onto the parking lot – the window is still there, overlooking the foyer – and from the Carmel Mission bell tower, thus earning the nickname “Tower Music.”

Tower Music: Ancient, Old & New

Sunset Center

»Music is love‘s soul, for it is the touching of the divine with the human.« These were the thoughts of Bettina von Arnim – and in our concert conducted by Andrew Manze we indulge in such deep soundscapes as Respighi‘s »Concerto Gregoriano« from 1921: it conjures up a religiously solemn world of the middle ages – inspired by his preoccupation with the honorable church modes and meditative melodies of Gregorian chant, which had seized him »like an addiction« at the time. The violin concerto is therefore largely a lyrical-contemplative composition and quotes the Easter sequence »victimae paschali laudes« in the middle movement – but in the end it soars hymn-like with echoes of the famous »Salve Regina« chant like a fervent profession of faith. One critic characterised the violin part as that of »a cantor in an ancient religious ceremony, with the orchestra personifying the choir of the believers«. With us, Frank Peter Zimmermann will assume the role of solo choir leader with his Stradivarius. What follows is a journey into the Bruckner cosmos: his creative work was inseparably intertwined with religious sentiments, which earned him the nickname »Musician of God«. Before he had dared to approach symphonies, he had already made a name for himself as an eminent organist and church composer. After several dissatisfactory attempts, he composed his first definitive symphony in Linz in 1865/66 – which, however, he reworked in Vienna in 1891 on the basis of the experience he had gathered thereafter: it captivates the listener with its natural originality, grandiose themes and climax after climax – and in addition offers deep insights into Bruckner‘s state of mind in the heartfelt Adagio.

Guest performance at the Mozartfest Würzburg

Wurzburg Cathedral

The Antwerp Symphony Orchestra heads to Antwerp’s Cathedral of Our Lady for a programme that highlights the building’s superb acoustics. Against the backdrop of Rubens’s majestic altarpieces, you get to enjoy music inspired by the works of other master painters: On a landscape by Turner by the Belgian composer Jacqueline Fontyn and Ottorino Respighi’s Botticelli triptych. The majestic cathedral vaults will also resonate to the sound of the Romanza for violin and orchestra by Antwerp composer Flor Alpaerts. Finally, the orchestra will conjure up a seascape with Britten’s Four Sea Interludes and Passacaglia. An atmospheric encounter of creative minds in a unique setting!

Cathedral Concert

Cathedral of Our Lady Antwerp

subscription concert

Paderhalle Paderborn

Stadtpark Schützenhof Hangül GmbH

Guest performance at the stARTfestival in Wuppertal

Historische Stadthalle Wuppertal GmbH

Frank Peter Zimmermann plays Respighi

Bamberg Concert Hall

Join us for an enchanting evening with the Bienen Ensembles Trombone Choir at Northwestern University's Bienen School of Music. This special performance is scheduled for Sunday, May 19, 2024, at 7:30pm CDT, taking place in the prestigious Pick-Staiger Concert Hall. Under the direction of Reed Capshaw, the Trombone Choir will present a repertoire of music specifically written and arranged for trombones, showcasing the depth and versatility of this magnificent brass instrument.

Tickets are affordably priced at $6 for the general public and $4 for students with a valid ID, making this event accessible to all who wish to experience the rich sounds of the trombone in a live performance setting. 

Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, with its 972-seat capacity, is located at 50 Arts Circle Drive on the Evanston campus of Northwestern University. The hall is a cornerstone of the university's vibrant arts community, serving as a venue for a wide array of musical performances since its opening in 1975. The main lobby entrance, accessible from the west side of the building, welcomes guests into a space designed for both acoustic excellence and audience comfort.

Don't miss this opportunity to support the talented musicians of the Bienen School of Music and enjoy an evening of exceptional trombone music. Buy your tickets now and be part of a memorable musical experience.

Trombone Choir

Northwestern University

Behold the sounds of the organ, an extraordinary and timeless instrument featured in Respighi’s Suite for Organ and Strings, followed by Omaha Symphony’s Assistant Principal Oboe and English Horn Heather Baxter and Associate Principal Trumpet Federico Montes make their soloist debuts in front of the orchestra in Copland’s Quiet City.

Maestro Conducts Respighi

University of Nebraska Omaha

Favorite Italian arias and songs sung by soprano, Holly Gash, and baritone, John Tenaglia; and Respighi’s blockbuster orchestral work The Pines of Rome will make for an unforgettable evening of beautiful music.

Roman Holiday

William Tennent High School

Join us for an enchanting evening of classical music as Joel Kang, a talented violinist and Bachelor of Music student under the tutelage of Gerardo Ribeiro, performs at the Northwestern Bienen School of Music. This recital, featuring Liang-yu Wang on piano, will showcase Johannes Brahms' Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77, and Ottorino Respighi's Violin Sonata in B Minor. 

**Event Details:**
- **Date:** Thursday, May 16, 2024
- **Time:** 8:30pm CDT
- **Location:** David and Carol McClintock Choral and Recital Room, Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Center for the Musical Arts, 70 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208
- **Admission:** Free, no tickets required

This performance is set in the intimate McClintock Choral and Recital Room, a space that seats 120 and offers a flexible setting for choral rehearsals, small ensemble performances, and student recitals. The event promises to be a memorable night, celebrating the achievements of our students and the beauty of classical music. 

For those unable to attend in person, a live stream of the recital will be available, ensuring that music lovers everywhere can enjoy this beautiful performance. Don't miss this opportunity to support emerging talent and experience the future of classical music.

Joel Kang, violin

Ryan Center for the Musical Arts

Join us for an exceptional musical showcase featuring the talented Lola Mae Stevenson on bass trombone, as part of her Master of Music recital. This captivating event will take place on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at 2:30pm CDT in the Regenstein Master Class Room at the Bienen School of Music, Northwestern University.

Lola Mae Stevenson, a distinguished student under the guidance of Michael Mulcahy, Randall Hawes, Reed Capshaw, and R. Douglas Wright, will perform a diverse repertoire that promises to enchant and inspire. The program includes works by Daniela Candillari, Kevin McKee, Robert Spillman, Vinicio A. Meza, Ida Gotkovsky, and Satoshi Yagisawa, featuring compositions such as "Extremely Close," "Iron Horse" for brass quintet, "Concerto for Bass Trombone," "Canción sin palabras," "Lied," and "Love Song."

Supporting Stevenson on stage will be Zach Hommel and Parisa Tofigh on trumpet, Gwen Boros on horn, Tim George on trombone, and Yoko Yamada-Selvaggio on piano, making this recital a collaborative celebration of brass music.

This event is free and open to the public, with no tickets required. It's a perfect opportunity for music enthusiasts and supporters of the arts to experience the vibrant talent within the Northwestern Bienen School of Music community.

The Regenstein Master Class Room, with seating for 200, is located in the Regenstein Hall of Music, adjacent to the Ryan Center for the Musical Arts at 60 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208. Don't miss this opportunity to witness a remarkable performance by emerging artists in the field of music.

Lola Mae Stevenson, bass trombone

Northwestern Bienen School of Music

Student Recital: Wallis Lucas

Carnegie Mellon University

Presenting a musical journey through the magical and wonderous works of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s The Magic Flute Overture and Ottorino Respighi’s Belkis, Regina dé Saba. The concert program will also include the winning work from the annual Jere Hutcheson Composition Competition.

Concert Orchestra: Fairytales And Legends

Wharton Center for Performing Arts

Sweeter than Roses: Songs of Teta’s Garden is all about love, beauty, nature, childhood, innocence, heartbreak, and joy. This recital includes a Persian folk song written by Nicole’s dear friend, Leila Gottlieb Hedayati, music by Lebanese icon, Fairouz, and many other French, English, Italian, and German art songs. She is beyond excited to collaborate with James O’Malley Gorbea on guitar and Viviana Antonio on the cello as well. This recital is dedicated to Nicole’s family, Lebanon, and the many summers she has spent there throughout her life.

Student Recital: Nicole Khouzami

Symphony IV:  Charlotte Marckx plays Prokofiev

Port Angeles High School

2024 will be 100 years since the death of one of the most loved composers of Italian opera, Giacomo Puccini, and RWCMD will mark this by mounting Gianni Schicchi, his one act comic opera, which features ‘O mio babbino caro’, one of the most popular arias in all of opera.

Better known for his epic orchestral tone poems such as Fountains of Rome and Pines of Rome, twentieth century Italian composer Ottorino Respighi’s music is full of surprises, and his operatic account of Charles Perrault’s timeless fairy tale Sleeping Beauty is no exception.

Opera Double Bill

Sherman Theatre

Join us for an unforgettable evening with the Bayerisches Staatsorchester under the baton of Vladimir Jurowski, featuring the virtuosic Frank Peter Zimmermann on violin. This exceptional concert is part of the Ibermúsica 2023-2024 Serie Arriaga, taking place on Wednesday, 20th March 2024, at 19:30h in the prestigious Auditorio Nacional de Música de Madrid.

The evening's programme promises a journey through the musical landscapes of Mozart, Respighi, and Brahms, starting with a yet-to-be-determined symphony by Mozart, followed by Respighi's Gregorian Concerto for Violin, and culminating in Brahms' Serenade No. 1. This selection showcases the ensemble's versatility and the soloist's profound musicality, promising a night of exquisite performances.

Please note that ticket prices include a 10% VAT but do not cover handling fees, which will be applied at the time of payment. While Ibermúsica endeavors to maintain the scheduled programme, they reserve the right to make changes if necessary. In the event of an artist's inability to perform on the scheduled date, Ibermúsica will seek a replacement of equal or superior quality, or alternatively, schedule a new date or cancel the concert with full refunds for ticket holders.

Concertgoers are reminded that all concerts start at 19:30h, and late entry into the hall will not be permitted. This ensures the enjoyment and integrity of the performance for all attendees.

For those interested in enhancing their concert experience, Ibermúsica offers subscription packages with exclusive benefits, including preferred seating, flexible payment options, and free cancellation.

Don't miss this opportunity to witness the Bayerisches Staatsorchester, conducted by Vladimir Jurowski with Frank Peter Zimmermann on violin, in a performance that promises to be a highlight of the Ibermúsica 2023-2024 season.

Bayerisches Staatsorchester - A8

Soprano Catherine Howland is passionate about telling stories through opera and art song. Most recently, she performed the role of Madame Herz in Carnegie Mellon University’s production of The Impressario, and the roles of Le feu, Le rossignol, and La princesse in Maurice Ravel’s L’enfant et les sortilèges with the 2023 Miami Music Festival. This coming spring, she will be participating in CMU’s scenes program and will be performing Jennifer Hidgon’s chamber piece In the Shadow of Sirius. She is particularly drawn to the poetry inherent in art song, and she especially seeks to perform works set to the words of Emily Dickinson whenever she can.

Student Recital: Catherine Howland

Following his popular lunchtime recital last season, Ian Tracey returns to the console of the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall organ, presenting his 'one man band' in a programme of orchestral transcriptions of his own, alongside some by his two Liverpool Cathedral organist predecessors

Ian Tracey, organ

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic

Join us for an unforgettable musical journey under the baton of the renowned Greek conductor Constantinos Carydis with the Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks. This exceptional concert series will take place at the Munich Gasteig HP8, Isarphilharmonie, with performances scheduled for Thursday, 30th November 2023, and Friday, 1st December 2023, both starting at 8:00 pm. Attendees are invited to an introductory session at 6:45 pm before each concert.

The program promises an exploration of musical landscapes, featuring works that celebrate the beauty and poetry of rural life and the majesty of Rome. The evening will commence with Nikos Skalkottas' "Four Images," taking you through the picturesque scenes of Greece with harvest, sowing, grape harvest, and wine pressing. Following this, Joseph Canteloube's "Chants d’Auvergne for soprano and orchestra" will enchant you with the folk songs of the French Auvergne region, beautifully arranged to highlight their natural poetry.

After an interval, the concert will continue with Ottorino Respighi's "Fontane di Roma" and "Pini di Roma," two pieces that celebrate the legendary beauty of Rome through opulent instrumental color. Tōru Takemitsu's "Air for flute solo" will also be featured, adding a contemporary touch to the evening.

The talented Louise Alder will grace the stage as soprano, alongside Henrik Wiese on flute, showcasing their exceptional skills and contributing to the evening's magic. This concert series not only promises a night of exquisite music but also offers a glimpse into the rehearsals and preparations, with open galleries featuring the performers and the conductor, Constantinos Carydis.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the sublime beauty of these musical masterpieces performed by one of the world's leading orchestras. Tickets are available online, and further details can be found on the event calendar. Join us for a celebration of music that transcends time and place, under the guidance of Constantinos Carydis and the Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks.

Constantinos Carydis

Isarphilharmonie

Students Joanne Oh and Kevin Park, flutes; Monty Ellwanger, and Lydia Yang, oboes; Evelyne Knight, marimba; Simon Shelley, piano and singers Monty Ellwanger, soprano; Jeffrey Pendo and Aaron Wu, baritones; perform a variety of selections that they have studied with faculty during the semester. They will be assisted by pianist Jennie Jung.

Pomona College Student Recital 2023 Concert 3

Pomona College

Our centennial season opens with Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, “Ode to Joy,” one of the most uplifting and inspiring works ever written. The Larimer Chorale will join us to sing this beloved masterpiece, which celebrates the human spirit and the power of music to unite us all.

Brilliant Beethoven – Symphony No. 9, “Ode to Joy”

The Lincoln Center

SBC 2023 Festival Concert 3

Lincoln Theater Damariscotta

Strand Theatre, Rockland

In accordance with Carnegie Mellon’s COVID-19 mitigation policies, all visitors to the university’s campus age 12 and older are required to be either fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or, if not fully vaccinated, must have received a negative COVID-19 test result within three days of the event

Student Recital: Laurel Styner

Curtis Institute of Music students perform over 100 free recitals during the semester, held on most Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings. Admission requires advance registration and is complimentary.

Organ, Trumpet, and Bassoon

Saint Mark's Church

A captivating evening filled with a lively blend of American jazz influences, South American rhythms, and vivid orchestral storytelling.

Classical I: Cultural Crossroads

Broadway in Hollywood

### Event Description: Anne-Sophie Mutter, Violinist with Lambert Orkis, Piano

**Date and Time:** Tuesday, April 1, 2025 - 7:30 PM CT  
**Venue:** Foellinger Great Hall, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

#### Event Overview:
Join us for an extraordinary evening of classical music featuring the world-renowned violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter, accompanied by the distinguished pianist Lambert Orkis. This performance is part of the Great Hall Classical Series and promises to be a memorable experience for all attendees.

#### Program:
- **W. A. Mozart:** Violin Sonata No. 18 in G Major, KV 301
- **Franz Schubert:** Fantasy in C Major for Violin and Piano, D. 934
- **Clara Schumann:** Three Romances for Violin and Piano, Op. 22
- **Ottorino Respighi:** Sonata for Violin and Piano in B Minor, P 110

#### About the Artists:
**Anne-Sophie Mutter** is a four-time Grammy Award-winning violinist who has been a prominent figure in the classical music world for 48 years. Known for her impeccable technique, emotional depth, and fiery temperament, she has performed in all the major concert halls around the globe. Mutter is also dedicated to the future of music, having premiered 31 new works and supporting young musicians through her foundation, Mutter’s Virtuosi. She is equally committed to social causes, often performing benefit concerts to support various initiatives.

**Lambert Orkis** has been Mutter's accompanist for 36 years, and together they have created a harmonious and synchronized musical partnership. Their collaboration brings out the best in each piece they perform, making their concerts a unique and enriching experience.

#### Additional Information:
- **Tickets:** Not yet available
- **Intermission:** Details to be announced
- **Event Length:** Approximate duration to be announced

#### Acknowledgments:
With deep gratitude, Krannert Center thanks all Patron Sponsors and Corporate and Community Sponsors. If you believe in the life-affirming experiences that Krannert Center and the performing arts at Illinois make possible, please consider making a gift at [KrannertCenter.com/Give](http://KrannertCenter.com/Give) or [faa.illinois.edu/giving](http://faa.illinois.edu/giving).

#### Related Events:
- **Oct 12, 2024:** Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra Season Opening: Music and Majesty
- **Nov 7, 2024:** Chicago Symphony Orchestra
- **Mar 8, 2025:** Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra: Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony
- **Apr 12, 2025:** Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra: The Rite of Spring

For more information and to stay updated, visit the [Krannert Center for the Performing Arts](http://KrannertCenter.com) website.

Anne-Sophie Mutter, violinist with Lambert Orkis, piano

Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

### Event Description: Anne-Sophie Mutter and Lambert Orkis in Concert

**Date and Time:** Friday, April 4, 2025, at 7:30 PM  
**Venue:** Hill Auditorium, 825 North University Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI 48109

**Event Overview:**
Join us for an extraordinary evening of classical music featuring the renowned violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter and her longtime collaborator, pianist Lambert Orkis. This performance marks Mutter's first UMS recital since 2013, continuing her legacy as a pivotal figure in the Western classical music scene.

**Program:**
- **Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart:** Sonata for Piano and Violin in F Major, K. 376
- **Franz Schubert:** Fantasie in C Major for Violin and Piano, D. 934
- **Clara Schumann:** Three Romances, Op. 22
- **Ottorino Respighi:** Sonata for Violin and Piano in b minor

**Artists:**
- **Anne-Sophie Mutter, Violin:** A musical phenomenon, Mutter has been a fixture in major concert halls worldwide for nearly 50 years. She is a four-time Grammy Award winner and has premiered 31 works by contemporary composers. Mutter is also dedicated to mentoring young musicians and supporting numerous charitable projects.
- **Lambert Orkis, Piano:** Internationally recognized as a chamber musician and interpreter of contemporary music, Orkis has performed with Mutter since 1988. His distinguished career includes collaborations with prominent cellists and violinists, and he has a wide discography that spans Classical, Romantic, and Modern eras.

**Ticket Information:**
- **Season Ticket Packages:** Available now
- **Individual Event Tickets:** On sale starting August 1
- **Box Office:** Call 734-764-2538 for tickets and inquiries
- **Discounts:** Student, senior, and group discounts may be available

**Additional Information:**
This event is part of the UMS Choral Union Series and is supported by the Ilene H. Forsyth Choral Union Endowment Fund. 

Don't miss this opportunity to experience a night of exquisite music performed by two of the most celebrated artists in the classical music world. Secure your tickets early and be part of an unforgettable evening at Hill Auditorium.

Anne-Sophie Mutter, Violin

University of Michigan

Settle in as the world’s most electrifying artists and ensembles converge at Davies Symphony Hall. Effortlessly elegant violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter takes the stage with her longtime collaborator, pianist Lambert Orkis, in a recital of works by W. A. Mozart, Franz Schubert, Clara Schumann, and Ottorino Respighi.

Anne-sophie Mutter Violin Recital

Davies Symphony Hall

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music with the HSO Spotlight event on Sunday, April 6, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM at the historic Hawaii Theatre, located at 1130 Bethel Street, Honolulu, HI. This special concert will feature the exceptional talents of Concertmaster Iggy Jang performing Vaughan Williams’ "The Lark Ascending" and Principal Horn Anna Lenhart showcasing Strauss’ First Horn Concerto. Under the baton of Music Director Dane Lam, the concert will also include vibrant symphonic favorites such as Debussy’s "Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun" and Respighi’s "Fountains of Rome," among others.

Ticket holders are invited to a special pre-concert talk at 3:00 PM in the auditorium, offering deeper insights into the evening's program. Single tickets will go on sale May 15, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to experience the artistry of the HSO in a program that promises to be both enlightening and exhilarating.

For more information on tickets and the full program, including works by Rossini, Ravel, and Michael-Thomas Foumai, please visit our website or contact the HSO Box Office at 808 380-7720, available Tuesday through Friday, 10 am - 2 pm. Don't miss this spotlight event that celebrates the talent and passion of your HSO musicians in a setting as beautiful as the music itself.

HSO Spotlight

Hawaii Theatre

All University of Texas at Austin students are allowed one free ticket as long as they are available. Student tickets must be picked up at the Box Office with valid student I.D. Seating is unassigned.

Wind Ensemble

The University of Texas at Austin

A Hymn of Praise

Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament

The musicians of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra put the pedal to the floor in two bedazzling showpieces by Respighi. The Italian conductor Jader Bignamini makes his ASO debut after presenting these works at the Kennedy Center, driving the audience to their feet for multiple curtain calls. The ASO welcomes the Italian violin sensation Giuseppe Gibboni. Winner of the Paganini International Violin Competition, the Devil-may-care young fiddler performs (what else?) the Paganini Violin Concerto No. 1. Bignamini fans the flames with a concert opener by Bottesini.

Italian Holiday with the ASO

The Woodruff Arts Center

Conductor Giancarlo Guerrero brings out all the Technicolor glory of Ottorino Respighi’s Roman postcards, Fountains of Rome and Pines of Rome—two vivid tone poems that sound like the best movie you’ve never seen. Nestled among these pictorial wonders is a new work: Gabriel Kahane’s Talent & Phoenix, which sifts through the rubble of recent, catastrophic wildfires in an effort to better understand how we can come together to meet the challenges of a rapidly shifting planet.

Gabriel Kahane’s Talent & Phoenix

The sensational Weimar premiere of Franz Liszt's Piano Concerto No. 1 was a long time in the making. Begun during Liszt's virtuoso period and only completed when he had already made a name for himself as a composer of symphonic poems, both are noticeable in the music: the youthful spirit of the piano virtuoso and a sophisticated symphonic orchestral part. The Italian-Croatian pianist Martina Filjak also brings a southern flair, as does the Italian conductor Fabrizio Carminati.

8th Philharmonic Concert / In the Salon

Volkstheater Rostock - Big House

James Lowe, conductor Zuill Bailey, cello In our final Masterworks of the season, we embrace vivid stories from around the world. Respighi vividly portrays scenes of Rome, from the serene beauty of pine trees in the Villa Borghese to the triumphant march of the Appian Way, and we welcome back Zuill Bailey in the ...

Masterworks 9: Tales of Hemingway

Martin Woldson Theater

### Event Description: Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto

**Event:** Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto  
**Dates and Times:**  
- May 17, 2025, at 7:30 PM  
- May 18, 2025, at 3:00 PM  

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

**On Sale Date:**  
Tickets available starting Thursday, August 15, at 10:00 AM PDT

**Performers:**  
- **Jayce Ogren:** Music Director and Conductor  
- **Joyce Yang:** Piano  
- **Nicola Reilly:** Violin  

**Program:**
1. **TCHAIKOVSKY Melodie**  
   - Performer: Nicola Reilly, violin  
   - Running Time: 4 minutes

2. **Jayce OGREN Intertidal**  
   - Running Time: 10 minutes

3. **RESPIGHI The Fountains of Rome**  
   - Running Time: 15 minutes

4. **RESPIGHI The Pines of Rome**  
   - Running Time: 23 minutes

**Intermission:** 20 minutes

5. **RACHMANINOFF Piano Concerto No. 2**  
   - Performer: Joyce Yang, piano  
   - Running Time: 33 minutes

**Event Highlights:**
The May concerts resonate with the forces of nature and embrace a deep sense of place. Conductor Jayce Ogren opens with his own composition, "Intertidal," an evocation of the wildlife and majesty of the Pacific Northwest coastline. Ottorino Respighi's tone poems, "The Fountains of Rome" and "The Pines of Rome," depict the culture and landscape of Italy's capital city with powerful orchestral imagery. The evening culminates with Sergei Rachmaninoff's "Piano Concerto No. 2," a Late Romantic masterpiece known for its unforgettable melodies, performed by the Grammy-nominated pianist Joyce Yang.

**About Joyce Yang:**
Joyce Yang captivates audiences with her virtuosity, lyricism, and interpretive sensitivity. She first gained international attention in 2005, winning the silver medal at the 12th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Yang has performed with top orchestras worldwide and has an extensive discography, including Grammy-nominated recordings. Her performances are celebrated for their emotional depth and technical brilliance.

Join us for an evening of extraordinary music that captures the essence of nature and the human spirit.

Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto

This concert resonates with the forces of the nature and embraces a deep sense of place. Conductor Jayce Ogren opens with his own composition: Intertidal – an evocation of the wildlife and majesty of the coastline of his native Pacific Northwest. Ottorino Respighi depicts the culture and landscape of Italy's capital city with a pair of powerful tone poems for an enormous orchestra. Fountains of Rome awakens at dawn at the Valle Giulia fountain and conjures the mythical statues of four of the city's famous wellsprings. Pines of Rome travels through the city's outskirts with children playing in the forest, monks chanting in its catacombs, and ranks of soldiers marching along the Appian Way. Sergei Rachmaninoff became Tchaikovsky's heir with his voluptuous Piano Concerto No. 2, a Late Romantic masterpiece anchored by its unforgettable "big tune."

Colourful, festive, refined – Camille Saint-Saëns’ “Organ Symphony” surprises us not only with its unexpected use of the organ, but also with its delicate sound textures. Kazuki Yamada, chief conductor of the orchestras in Birmingham and Monte-Carlo, conducts the work in his debut with the Berliner Philharmoniker; the organ part is played by Sebastian Heindl.The symphany will be preceded by two different kinds of water music: Ottorino Respighi’s gaudy, shimmering tone poem Fontane di Roma and Tōru Takemitsu’s mystical I Hear the Water Dreaming, featuring our solo flautist Emmanuel Pahud.

Saint-Saëns’ “Organ Symphony” and Respighi’s “Fontane di Roma”

Berliner Philharmonie

Next season the Organist Iveta Apkalna and the Alinde Quartett have played in their philharmonic »Porträt«-Konzerten begeistert. Zum Abschluss präsentieren sich Organistin und Quartett nun zusammen. Quer durch die Musikgeschichte geht es dabei – bis hin zu a new Werk, das der mit dem »Hindemith-Preis« ausgezeichnete Regensburger SJ Hanke für Orgel und Streichquartett geschrieben hat.

Iveta Apkalna & Alinde Quartet

Museum Ludwig

This festive concert features strains of Mediterranean/Hispanic culture, dance music and rousing good times, with a healthy dose of virtuosity thrown in.  Our own Jason Lin steps out in front of the orchestra to play one of the best violin concertos of 19th century France, inspired by the exotic music of Spain.

Ottorino Respighi

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Anne-Sophie Mutter, violinist with Lambert Orkis, piano · Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

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Anne-Sophie Mutter, Violin · University Musical Society

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