Cellist

Hear Your Philadelphia Orchestra’s legendary strings in full bloom in Beethoven’s “Pastoral” Symphony, with its lovely evocations of forest strolls and meadow rambles. American conductor David Robertson, known for his “strikingly fresh” (The New York Times) approach to classics, reveals new beauty in this beloved work. Haydn’s dashing First Cello Concerto is a bravura showcase for Principal Cello Hai-Ye Ni. The concert begins with a new commission by Pulitzer Prize–winning composer Julia Wolfe, who imbues her music with an intense physicality and relentless power.

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Beethoven’s “Pastoral” Symphony

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

Join us for an unforgettable evening of classical music as The Apollo Orchestra, under the baton of esteemed conductor David Neely, presents its season opener. This special performance will feature the extraordinary talents of Hai-Ye Ni, the Principal Cellist of the Philadelphia Orchestra, showcasing a program that promises to captivate and inspire.

Event Details:
- **Date and Time**: Sunday, September 24, 2023, at 4:00 PM
- **Location**: Cultural Arts Center-Montgomery College, 7995 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20910

Program Highlights:
- **RICHARD WAGNER**: Overture to The Flying Dutchman
- **SAMUEL BARBER**: Concerto for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 22, featuring Hai-Ye Ni as cello soloist
- **Intermission**
- **JOHANNES BRAHMS**: Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 73

This event is a unique opportunity to experience the depth and beauty of classical music performed by world-class musicians. Advance ticket reservations are highly recommended to ensure your place at this not-to-be-missed musical event. Secure your free tickets via electronic download/email today and be part of a memorable musical journey.

All concerts by The Apollo Orchestra are made possible through the vision and generosity of the Downing Family Foundation. Don't miss this exquisite evening of music that promises to be both enriching and exhilarating.

The Apollo Orchestra with conductor, David Neely; featuring Philadelphia Orchestra Principal Cellist, Hai-Ye Ni

Montgomery College

New friends and old favorites sit side by side in a program of masterpieces from three centuries, performed by SMF faculty and fellows. Flutist Jasmine Choi weaves a magical web of sound in Claude Debussy’s mesmerizing Syrinx, the myth of a water nymph pursued by the Greek god Pan. Hungarian composer György Ligeti’s 1953 work, Six Bagatelles for Wind Quintet, is fiendishly difficult for the players and hugely enjoyable for the audience. New SMF faculty cellist Gabriel Cabezas joins pianist Robert Levin in Beethoven’s Cello Sonata No. 2, in which the visionary young Beethoven juxtaposes intense drama with jovial humor. SMF faculty and fellows join together for Mendelssohn’s magnificent Octet for Strings, a musical miracle written when the composer was only 16.

Traditions and Transformations

Sarasota Opera House

The final Artist Showcase of the 2023 Festival features an all-star roster of musicians. Hai-Ye Ni, Principal Cellist of the Philadelphia Orchestra, is the protagonist of Janáček’s Pohádka (Fairy Tale), which tells the story of a prince who faces a series of tests put to him by the ruler of the underworld. David Halen, Concertmaster of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, shares two favorites by Fritz Kreisler—one of the greatest violinists of all time. Henri Dutilleux’s sparkling Sonatine features Jasmine Choi, the “goddess of the flute” according to The Korea Times. Along with Ni, faculty artists Jennifer Frautschi, Teng Li, Timothy Cobb, and Robert Levin form a supergroup for Schubert’s joyous and supremely melodic “Trout” Quintet.

Hai-Ye Ni

Cellist

Events

17 - 18 Nov, 2023

Beethoven’s “Pastoral” Symphony · Philadelphia Orchestra

Sep 24, 2023

The Apollo Orchestra with conductor, David Neely; featuring Philadelphia Orchestra Principal Cellist, Hai-Ye Ni · Apollo Orchestra

Jun 23, 2023

Traditions and Transformations · Sarasota Orchestra

Jun 22, 2023

Fairy Tale · Sarasota Orchestra

Future and recently performed repertoire

Cello in String Octet by Mendelssohn

Sarasota Orchestra

Cello in Pohádka by Janáček

Sarasota Orchestra

Cello in Concerto for Cello and Orchestra by Barber

Apollo Orchestra

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