Maestro Conner Gray Covington’s season opener reflects his aesthetic of JOY through musical expression. Composer Quinn Mason (b. 1996) wrote A Joyous Trilogy in hopes of creating a piece that is the “very embodiment of happiness and cheerfulness, an accessible work that would put any listener in a good mood.” Following this is Mozart’s exquisite Exsultate Jubilate (‘Exult, Rejoice!’), which the composer wrote at the ripe age of 23, featuring the stunning soprano Amy Owens. Dvořák’s 8th Symphony, known for its bucolic euphoria and the sheer joy of being alive in a world of natural wonders, closes out Covington’s program.

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Florida State University

We’re very pleased to be hosting our old friends the Czech National Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Steven Mercurio, again at the Corn Exchange.

Czech National Symphony Orchestra

Cambridge Corn Exchange

### ASMF Chamber Ensemble - Academy of St Martin in the Fields

#### Event Overview:
This autumn, the ASMF Chamber Ensemble, drawn from the principal players of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, embarks on a North American tour. Renowned for their splendid playing, impeccable sound, and balance, the ensemble will perform a captivating program featuring a mixed octet of winds and strings.

#### Tour Dates and Venues:
- **28 October 2023, Saturday**
  - **Time:** 20:00
  - **Venue:** The Palladium, Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel, IN
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- **31 October 2023, Tuesday**
  - **Time:** 19:30
  - **Venue:** Cabell Hall Auditorium, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
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- **1 November 2023, Wednesday**
  - **Time:** 20:00
  - **Venue:** Samueli Theater, Costa Mesa, CA
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- **2 November 2023, Thursday**
  - **Time:** 19:30
  - **Venue:** Mondavi Center, Davis, CA
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- **4 November 2023, Saturday**
  - **Time:** 19:00
  - **Venue:** Southern Theatre, Columbus, OH
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#### Programme Highlights:
- **Nielsen:** Serenata in vano
- **Dvorak:** String Quintet in G major, Op. 77
- **Beethoven:** Septet in E flat major, Op. 20
- **Purcell arr. Britten:** Chacony for Strings
- **Ferguson:** Octet, Op. 4 (1933)

#### Featured Musicians:
- **Tomo Keller:** Violin
- **Harvey de Souza:** Violin
- **Robert Smissen:** Viola
- **Richard Harwood:** Cello
- **Lynda Houghton:** Double Bass
- **Tim Orpen:** Clarinet
- **Julie Price:** Bassoon
- **Stephen Stirling:** Horn

Join the ASMF Chamber Ensemble for an evening of exquisite music, featuring works from Britten, Nielsen, Ferguson, Dvorak, and Beethoven. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the finest in chamber music performance.

ASMF Chamber Ensemble

The Center for the Performing Arts

We’re delighted to welcome the Estonian Symphony Orchestra to the Festival. They open tonight’s concert with the hypnotic Benjamin Britten Cantus in Memoriam, written by their fellow countryman Arvo Pärt in 1977.

Estonian Symphony Orchestra

St Nicolas Church

Leicester Symphony Orchestra - Classical Heroes

De Montfort Hall

Famed violinist Leila Josefowicz performs the Violin Concerto by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer John Adams. We begin the program with Copland’s musical portrayal of a dance hall with El Salón México and finish with Dvorak’s New World Symphony.

New World Symphony And More

The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater

Already prize-winners at the Carl Nielsen International Chamber Music Competition, they are quickly establishing themselves as an internationally-recognised quartet.

This is the first of three BBC New Generation Artist lunchtime concerts this season, and will be recorded for BBC Radio 3. The scheme helps to support young musicians on the threshold of an international career to reach the next stage of their development.

Kleio Quartet

St George's Bristol

The Syracuse Orchestra performs on the Village Green. Enjoy light classical favorites, patriotic tunes, and popular standards. All ages are welcome for a relaxed evening of music. This concert is free to attend and you do not need a ticket

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Events

Upcoming events

Nov 16, 2024

Leicester Symphony Orchestra - Classical Heroes · De Montfort Hall

Feb 15, 2025

New World Symphony And More · The Syracuse Orchestra

Mar 6, 2025

Kleio Quartet · St George’s Bristol

5 - 27 Jul, 2025

Summer Concert · The Syracuse Orchestra

Past events

Sep 13, 2024

Season Opener: Joy · Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra

May 15, 2024

Czech National Symphony Orchestra · Cambridge Corn Exchange

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