Some say that Amy Dickson is the finest classical Saxophonist player in the world today. We just say, come and hear for yourself – as she pours all her charisma, artistry and golden sound into a concert with a French accent. Music to set the ears tingling: and unforgettable proof that there’s much more to the saxophone than all that jazz.

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Amy Dickson (saxophone) & Catherine Milledge (piano)

Bute Park

Experience the magic of classical music at the Winspear Centre with "The Nutcracker & Mozart" concert, conducted by the talented Nicolas Ellis. This enchanting evening is scheduled for Thursday, November 28, 2024, at 7:30 PM, promising to be a highlight of the Thursday Classics series.

The concert will feature nostalgic selections from Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker," a beloved ballet that has become synonymous with wintery cheer. Although Mozart never composed a full ballet, his ballet music from the opera "Idomeneo" will also grace the program, showcasing his genius in integrating dance and accompanying music. The evening will be further enriched with works by 20th-century French composers Ibert and Tailleferre, adding elegance and charm to the repertoire. The program includes Ibert's "Flute Concerto" and "Hommage à Mozart," along with Tailleferre's "Petite Suite," marking its ESO premiere.

Featured artists for the night include Nicolas Ellis, making his ESO debut as conductor, Sarah Pollard on ESO flute, and the Cantilon Chamber Choir under the artistic direction of Heather Johnson. This concert will also include an intermission, allowing guests to reflect on the first half and anticipate the continuation of this musical journey.

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

Please note that children 3 years of age and under will not be admitted to ensure the enjoyment and experience of all guests. For those interested in attending, tickets start at $28, offering an accessible way to experience this high-caliber classical music performance. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty of "The Nutcracker & Mozart" and make it a memorable part of your holiday season.

The Nutcracker & Mozart

Winspear Centre

Works by three eclectic composers comprise this afternoon’s programme. Paul Hindemith’s output was bewilderingly large, and the Kleine Kammermusik performed today finds him in neoclassical mood. Jacques Ibert also wrote much music across several genres, including for several French- and English-language films. Pianist Jean-Michel Damase had a much smaller output, but wrote several pieces for wind quintet.

Jubilee Quintet

Royal Academy of Music

Mozart, Ibert & Bozza

Studio 1 in the Funkhaus Munich

Sir Simon Rattle & BRSO Academy

Bayerischer Rundfunk Studio 1

The Shenson Recital Series is delighted to celebrate our newest voice faculty member! The New York Times hailed Ashraf Sewailam’s début at Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher Hall as a “stand out performance” and Opera News described his voice as “purring and velvety with an easily produced Ramfis-like top range with a majestic tone” and his stage presence as “strong, mysterious and with mesmerizing intensity.

Shenson Recital Series: Ashraf Sewailam, bass-baritone, with Laura Dahl, piano

Braun Music 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

With its haunting melodies, soaring choral writing, and profound emotional depth, Mozart’s Requiem is a transcendent musical experience. The glorious solo voices together with the sonorous majesty of the WASO Chorus will resound Mozart’s final work through the acoustics of Perth Concert Hall, transporting you with its drama and touching humanity. This program honouring Mozart’s legacy is completed with the vivacious Paris Symphony and Ibert’s charming homage to the great composer himself.

Mozart's Masterworks

Perth Concert Hall

Classical composers and literary types have long been drawn to Hollywood's glamour, glitz, grime, and grit. With their newest program, Mirror Visions Ensemble celebrates the influence and inspiration of movies with songs that pay homage to “the silver screen” — a cultural beacon for generations. The program will premiere MVE's latest commission, Griffin Candey’s Silver Songs with poetry by Rae Armantrout, Richie Hofmann, Rebecca Hoogs, Jeanne Murray Walker, Kate Northrop, and Frank O’Hara. The program includes a “mirror vision” (the same text set to music by different composers) with Howard Moss’ hilarious poem “Horror Movie” in songs by Chris DeBlasio and William Flanagan. The program gives a glimpse of Bertolt Brecht and Hanns Eisler’s disdain for Hollywood, provides melodic morsels of Erich Korngold’s film scoring, and commemorates Humphrey Bogart, Lana Turner, and other Hollywood royalty.

Silver Songs (songs about movies)

Kaufman Music Center

Join us for a free afternoon matinee concert!

An Afternoon Concert: Peter and Mr. Wolf

Community United Methodist Church of Pacific Palisades

Viktória Skokanová is a second-year master's student at the Jutland Conservatory of Music.

Flute evening – Viktória Skokanová, flute

Musikhuset Aarhus

Groove along to this rhythmic and spirited program that explores how the Orchestra’s wind players pay homage to theatre, jazz, and living in the South.

Summer Winds

The Knobloch Family Farmhouse

Season Finale

Cañada College

Share the celebration of local winners from our Young Artists Competition, performing live with your Bremerton WestSound Symphony! The program also features the profound “Song of Destiny” by symphonic master Johannes Brahms, and the lush sounds of Ravel’s second suite to his ballet Daphnis and Chloe. 

Blooming Brilliance

Bremerton High School

Students perform a variety of selections that they have studied with faculty during the semester. Student vocalists Sydney Cottrell (alto) and Melina Soberg (soprano) along with instrumentalists Matthew Cheong (guitar), Sarah Chianglin and Kevin Park (flute), Claire Tiunn Chang (clarinet), Amelie Yap (oboe), Gedi Weidig (violin), Ryan Butler (bass), Emma Constable, Tian Dong, Theo Kokonas, and Nick Payton (piano), plus the cello-piano duo of Elizabeth Sohn and Jisue Choi offering selections that they have studied with faculty. They will be assisted by pianist Kyungmi Kim.

Pomona College Student Recital 2

Pomona College

Pianist Jeneba Kanneh-Mason, already “a deft and expressive soloist,” (The Guardian) makes her DSO debut with a concerto Mozart likely premiered himself. The program continues with a piece Ibert wrote for Mozart’s birthday and Villa-Lobos exploring the possibilities of Mozart’s themes through his Sinfonietta. Spinning stories into exquisite sounds, Ravel brings out the electric drama of fairy tales in Ma mère l'oye (Mother Goose).

Ravel’s Mother Goose

Detroit Country Day School - Upper School

Monroe County Community College

Congregation Shaarey Zedek

Ports of Call

Warren Atherton Auditorium

Wednesday Concert at Stefanskirken

Stefanskirken

Each spring, Case Western Reserve University undergraduate music majors compete in a recital format for an opportunity to perform as a soloist with Symphony Orchestra or Symphonic Winds the following academic year. The Department of Music is proud to offer this competition as an opportunity for our talented musicians to gain performance experience and receive public recognition for their work. 

CWRU Concerto Competition

Case Western Reserve University

Helena Lent is a saxophonist originally from Poughkeepsie, New York. She is a current senior Music Performance major with a Film & Visual Media minor at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA. While at Carnegie Mellon, she has had the privilege to study under Dr. Jason Kush. In the Spring of 2023, Helena studied abroad in Milan, Italy, under Mario Marzi, who teaches saxophone at the Conservatorio Giuseppe Verdi. At Carnegie Mellon, Helena has participated in the school’s Wind Ensemble, Philharmonic, Contemporary Ensemble, Jazz Orchestra, Saxophone Quartet, and other chamber ensembles. While she focuses mostly on classical saxophone, Helena has experience playing jazz, having participated in the Berklee Jazz Festival in Boston, MA (2017), placed at the Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival in Rockville, MD (2018, 2019, 2020), and invited to perform at the Jazz Education Network Conference in New Orleans, LA (2020). Other notable performances include Carnegie Hall in New York City, NY (2018).

Student Recital: Helena Lent

Carnegie Mellon University

ASO's own principal cellist and renown concert soloist, Kim Cook, takes the stage to perform Tchaikovsky's Rococo Variations, a stunning showcase for the cello, full of virtuosic passages and beautiful melodies, making it one of the most beloved works in the instrument's repertory. Also included in this diverse program is Ibert's Homage à Mozart, a playful tribute to the famous composer, and Mozart's Symphony 32, a youthful, lively, and energetic short symphony. Perhaps new to most listeners will be Peggy Stuart's Pioneer Dances, a rousing tribute to the pioneers who built our country. The concert will close with Aaron Copland's Appalachian Spring, the beloved American classic that captures the beauty of the Appalachian landscape.

Cross-country Landscapes

Mishler Theatre

Julianna Wang, flute and piccolo

Ryan Center for the Musical Arts

Miguel Rodriguez, flute and piccolo

Northwestern Bienen School of Music

Each year, the All-Star competition provides Music Department students with the opportunity to audition for the privilege of performing as soloists with the UCLA Philharmonia, the school's flagship orchestra. Join us in Schoenberg Hall this year for the 19th Annual All-Star Concert featuring the winners of Fall 2023's All-Star Competition.

19th Annual UCLA Philharmonia All-Star Concert

UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music

Flute Virtuoso Brandon Patrick George

Hemmens Auditorium

The Chamber Series is designed to showcase the artistry of Lansing Symphony musicians in a special setting and to introduce audiences to talented artists and classical programming. All Chamber Series concerts are performed at Molly Grove Chapel at First Presbyterian Church of Lansing.

Chamber 03: Flute, Viola, & Harp Trio

First Presbyterian Church of Lansing

Concierto Con Brio, the Indiana consortium premiere, is composed by living Uruguayan-American composer and 23-24 ICO Composer-in-Residence, Miguel del Aguila. This concerto for oboe and clarinet was written for mother/son combination, Nancy Ambrose King, oboe, and Ryan King, clarinet. With movements inspired by tango and samba dance rhythms, “Concierto” balances perfectly with the French themes of imagination, light, and dance illuminated by Saint-Saëns, Ibert and Tailleferre completing the evening.

Suite Brilliance

Butler University

In pursuit of their degrees at SFCM, each student presents a recital that represents their artistry and craft. Student Recitals feature repertoire curated by students with guidance from their faculty instructor.

Hyejung Baik, flute - Professional Studies Certificate Recital

San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Manhattan School of Music’s public programs are made possible in part by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

MSM Camerata Nova conducted by George Manahan featuring Jaehyuk Lee

Manhattan School of Music

Opening with a programme inspired by French Burlesque of the 20s and 30s, the composers Jacques Ibert, Erik Satie, Germaine Tailleferre and Darius Milhaud all had one thing in common, alongside their more traditional compositions, they were all great early film music writers, so it is no wonder their music is so roaringly vivid and pleasantly picturesque.

CoLaboratory: Fiona Monbet

Wales Millennium Centre

Orpheus and saxophonist Branford Marsalis have spent decades fine-tuning a connection that transcends stylistic labels. They revisit Ibert’s Concertino da Camera from their landmark 2001 album together, Creation, and bask in a close-knit arrangement of Debussy’s sultry Rhapsody. Veteran Orpheus orchestrators Javier Diaz and Jannina Norpoth make the ensemble shine in foreign escapades from two geniuses of genre-hopping: George Gershwin and Cuba’s Ernesto Lecuona. Antonio Garcia, a jazz composer and trombonist steeped in the same New Orleans currents that nourished the Marsalis family, stirs the American melting pot in a new work for Orpheus.

Orpheus & Branford Marsalis

Williams Center for the Arts

Purchase College

Carnegie Hall

For more than five decades, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra has produced classical music interpretations as unconventional as the ensemble’s democratic structure. The Grammy Award winners have recorded over 70 albums on all major classical labels, toured 46 countries, and collaborated with hundreds of world-class soloists. Their performances “have polish and spirit, and display an infectious love for making music” (The New York Times). The incomparable saxophonist and NEA Jazz Master Branford Marsalis joins Orpheus on selections by Debussy and Ibert, as well as George Gershwin’s inventive and rhapsodic An American in Paris.

Orpheus Chamber Orchestra with Branford Marsalis

Lafayette College

Artistic Director Stéphane Denève opens the New World Symphony’s 36th season with musical postcards from around the world. Inspired by Miami's beaches, Denève shares symphonic seascapes of tranquil waters, brewing tempests, and playful waves. Opening night culminates in Claude Debussy’s symphonic seascape La mer.

Season Opener: Denève conducts Debussy and Britten

New World Center

Pops At The Palo Verdes Golf Club

Palos Verdes Golf Club

Rising Stars 2

Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center

Join us for an evening of French orchestral elegance, featuring clarinet soloist David Shifrin and our own Ransom Wilson on flute.

Vive La France!

University of Redlands

What happened to the pop music of the past? Once upon a time, polkas, waltzes, and guitar solos reigned supreme (though not at the same time!). Come join Parlando as we explore what happened to the popular music genres of the past, and how they have been immortalized in classical music. 
Featuring cellist Henry Shapard performing Friedrich Gulda’s uproarious Concerto for Cello and Wind Orchestra, the concert also includes Henryk Górecki’s Kleines Requiem für eine Polka and Jacques Ibert’s Divertissement.

Parlando: Requiem for a Polka

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.

Guitar Department

Curtis Institute of Music

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of chamber music with the Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks at their upcoming Chamber Concerts. Set against the backdrop of the exquisite Munich Residence in the Max Joseph Saal, the first concert will take place on Saturday, 2nd July 2022, at 8:00 pm. The musical journey continues at the Evangelische Akademie in Tutzing on Sunday, 3rd July 2022, at 6:00 pm.

The program promises a mesmerizing evening featuring works that highlight the harp's unique charm in French music. The repertoire includes Camille Saint-Saëns's "Fantasy for Harp and Violin, op. 124," Guillaume Connesson's "String Quartet," Claude Debussy's "Danse sacrée et danse profane," Jacques Ibert's "Deux Interludes for Flute, Violin and Harp," and Jean Cras's "Quintet for Flute, Harp and Strings."

Esteemed performers Magdalena Hoffmann (harp), Ivanna Ternay (flute), Korbinian Altenberger (violin), Jehye Lee (violin), Christiane Hörr-Kalmer (viola), and Hanno Simons (violoncello) will bring these compositions to life, showcasing the delicate interplay between the harp, flute, and strings that characterizes French chamber music.

This concert series is a must-attend for lovers of classical music and those looking to experience the sublime beauty of chamber music performed by world-class musicians. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a memorable musical experience.

Chamber Concert

Munich Residence

Evangelische Akademie

Shimmering flute sounds will predominate as Berlin Philharmonic Principal Flute Emmanuel Pahud returns to Kansas City to perform Jacques Ibert’s Flute Concerto. With its appealing combination of lyricism and athleticism, Ibert’s concerto is truly a hidden gem. A special treat is the chance to hear Michael Tilson Thomas’ Notturno for Flute, Harp and Strings, his musings on the bygone world of Italian arias and salon pieces. Savor the wonder and charm of this genre, expertly played by one of the world’s great flutists.

Classical Series Concert #5

Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

The famous "Chorale St. Antonii" comes from Haydn's B-flat major Divertimento, which Brahms used as the theme for his "Haydn Variations". The chorale is probably a pilgrimage song that was sung on foot to a St. Anthony's chapel to bring the pilgrims to their destination - "d'un pas léger", with light steps. The wind quintet genre took off in Paris with the enthusiastically received compositions of Anton Reicha, which Franz Danzi emulated in his G minor wind quintet. If France is still considered a stronghold of woodwind sound today, this is also thanks to Paul Taffanel. The "Société des Instruments à Vent", which he founded in 1878, also inspired later composers such as Jacques Ibert to write works for wind quintet. French Baroque composers used the term "Tombeau" to describe funeral pieces for deceased colleagues. Ravel's "Tombeau de Couperin" is more of a musical nod to a bygone era and is much more light-hearted than the title suggests.

D'un Pas Léger

Gasteig HP8

One of the oldest of instruments, the harp has been tied to myths and legends across many cultures and civilizations. In our concerts it takes on a unique chamber role that reveals its hidden qualities, and its chameleon-like character is fully on display in this program of original works and arrangements. Two lesser known, but equally wonderous Piano Trios bookend the evening.

Israeli Chamber Project: Orpheus' Lyre

Laura Michelin, soloflöjtist i Sveriges Radios Symfoniorkester intar solistrollen i Jacques Iberts originella och tekniskt svåra flöjtkonsert från 1934. Dessutom leder dirigent Kristiina Poska orkestern i Valborg Aulins enda orkestersvit Tableaux Parisiens och Pjotr Tjajkovskijs uvertyr-fantasi Romeo och Julia.

Laura Michelin In Ibert's Flute Concerto

SR Berwaldhallen

The Seven Deadly Sins

Granada Theatre

This concert is available as part of a TSO Up Close Series Subscription.

This concert is expected to last approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. There will not be any intermission.

Beethoven And The Bullfighter

Tucson Symphony Center

Join us for an exquisite afternoon of chamber music as the Coleman Chamber Music Association presents the Poulenc Trio with Boris Allakhverdyan, clarinet, on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at 3:30 pm. This concert, set to take place at Caltech’s Beckman Auditorium in Pasadena, CA, promises an unforgettable experience for classical music enthusiasts.

The Poulenc Trio, celebrated for their elegant and expressive performances, will be joined by the distinguished Boris Allakhverdyan, principal clarinetist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Together, they will bring to life a captivating program that includes:

- Poulenc Trio for Oboe, Bassoon, and Piano
- Poulenc Sonata for Clarinet and Piano
- Cuong Trains of Thought
- Glinka Trio Pathétique in D minor for Clarinet, Bassoon, and Piano
- Ibert Cinq pièces en trio for Oboe, Clarinet, and Bassoon
- Rossini Fantaisie Concertante sur des thèmes de L’Italiana in Algeri

The Poulenc Trio, with its members Irina Kaplan Lande (piano), Aleh Remezau (oboe), and Bryan Young (bassoon), has garnered international acclaim for their performances. The New York Times and the Washington Post have praised their intriguing and beautifully played programs, highlighting their elegance, lightness, and grace.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the magic of chamber music performed by world-class musicians in a beautiful setting. Order your tickets now and be part of a memorable musical journey with the Poulenc Trio and Boris Allakhverdyan.

Venue: Caltech’s Beckman Auditorium, 332 S. Michigan Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91106, United States.

Poulenc Trio with Boris Allakhverdyan, clarinet

California Institute of Technology

The Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra joins forces with the University of Northern Colorado combined chorus to embark on an adventure across Europe. Experience wit, tragedy, and joy from Massenet’s Overture for the Greek tragedy Phèdre to Jacques Ibert’s honeymoon-inspired Ports of Call and Ravel’s only unaccompanied choral piece, Trois Chansons, a cleverly original collection of three fairy tale-like songs. The concert closes with Francis Poulenc’s Gloria, which is described as “borderline sacrilegious” for its mischievous setting of the Catholic Mass texts.

Echoes from Abroad

Union Colony Civic Center

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of French music with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra's "French Impressions: Poulenc's Organ Concerto," a highlight of the Classics 1 series. This captivating concert is scheduled for two performances on May 9 and 10, 2025, at 7:30 PM, held in the prestigious Jack Singer Concert Hall.

Under the baton of multi-Grammy-winning conductor JoAnn Falletta, the orchestra will explore the rich tapestry of French compositions, featuring works by Jacques Ibert, Lili Boulanger, and Claude Debussy, alongside the centerpiece of the evening, Francis Poulenc’s Organ Concerto. The concert promises a journey through the vivid musical landscapes of Ibert’s "Escales (Ports of Call)," the dreamy nuances of Boulanger’s "D'un matin de printemps," and the vibrant, ever-changing seas depicted in Debussy’s "La mer."

Adding to the splendor, Jean-Willy Kunz will grace the stage, performing on the Jack Singer Concert Hall’s majestic Carthy organ, bringing Poulenc's Organ Concerto to life with his exceptional artistry.

Tickets for this musical voyage are priced between $30 to $90, offering a range of seating options to accommodate all attendees. This event not only promises an evening of sublime music but also a unique opportunity to experience the depth and beauty of French orchestral works.

For those interested in securing their seats, tickets are available for purchase. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a memorable night with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, celebrating the beauty and impressionistic colors of French music.

French Impressions: Poulenc's Organ Concerto

Arts Commons

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Stadttheater Herford

Audience favorite Kirill Gerstein returns to the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. "A peerless performer with so much to express" (The Guardian), Gerstein plays Ravel's Piano Concerto for the Left Hand, a piquant piece with jazzy underpinnings. The popular guest conductor Stéphane Denève keeps with the French theme throughout with Ibert’s lighthearted Escales, "Ports of Call," a trio of musical postcards from a trip abroad. The ASO re-enacts The Creation of the World with an extra shot of French whimsy, courtesy of Darius Milhaud, and ends on a high with Gershwin's irresistible love letter to the French capital, An American in Paris.

An American in Paris

The Woodruff Arts Center

The Staatskapelle Halle and the Moritzburg Art Museum present a chamber music series in a special format: art and music come together in the jointly organized gallery concerts.

Jacques Ibert

Events

Upcoming events

17 - 19 Jan, 2025

Classical Series Concert #5 · Kansas City Symphony

Feb 23, 2025

D'un Pas Léger · Munich Philharmonic

Feb 27, 2025

Israeli Chamber Project: Orpheus' Lyre · Kaufman Music Center

12 - 13 Mar, 2025

Laura Michelin In Ibert's Flute Concerto · Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra

22 - 23 Mar, 2025

The Seven Deadly Sins · Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra

Past events

Nov 29, 2024

Amy Dickson (saxophone) & Catherine Milledge (piano) · Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama

Nov 28, 2024

The Nutcracker & Mozart · Winspear Centre

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