Name: Mozart and Shaw
Start: 2025-01-26T15:00:00
Location: Downtown Ithaca Alliance (The Ithaca Commons)

Join us on a melodious journey with the Cayuga Chamber Orchestra as they present a series of enchanting concerts. From the youthful vigor of Grant Cooper leading a holiday celebration to the symphonic dialogues between Mozart and Shaw, each event offers a unique blend of classical and contemporary works. Experience the magic of birdsong through music in 'Flight of Fancy', explore artistic translations in a season finale, and enjoy masterful performances in 'Fauré and Britten' and the 'Schubert Octet'. Let the orchestral symphonies guide your soul through a captivating musical voyage.

An Orchestrated Journey: Soulful Symphonies and Artistic Translations

Embark on a sonic odyssey with the Cayuga Chamber Orchestra's extraordinary concert series. From the harmonious blend of Mozart and Shaw to the world premiere of Seare Farhat's composition, this season promises to be a captivating journey through soundscapes and cultural narratives. Experience the evocative connections between birdsong and music, and witness the musical interplay of art and history. With an impressive lineup of performances and talented musicians, each event is a celebration of the intricate beauty of music.

Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Sound with Cayuga Chamber Orchestra

The Cayuga Chamber Orchestra is set to captivate audiences with its diverse 2025 season lineup, featuring a spectrum of musical events ranging from the elegance of classical works by Mozart and Britten to contemporary pieces by emerging composers. With performances at iconic venues like the Ithaca Commons and the First Congregational Church in Berkeley, this season promises to be a rich tapestry of sound and emotion. Join us as we explore the artistry, creativity, and cultural significance of these remarkable performances.

A Journey Through Sound: Cayuga Chamber Orchestra's 2025 Season

Wendy Mehne

Steven Harmon

Sarah Cummings

Rosemary Elliott

Asher Wulfman

Allison Paramore

Kirsten Marshall

Melinda Daetsch

John Lathwell

Diego Vásquez

Sarah Chandler

Steven Palaccio

Cayuga Chamber Orchestra

Nielsen and Fauré

Downtown Ithaca Alliance (The Ithaca Commons)

There is nothing quite like witnessing young people finding joy in music. This afternoon, we have the added pleasure of making music with them. Please join us in welcoming the musicians of the Cayuga Chamber Orchestra Youth Orchestra, the Ithaca High School Chorale, and the Lee Strebel Memorial Youth Concerto Competition winners. Whether on stage or in the audience, this concert is a celebration of our community and of the young artists who represent its present and future.

Side-by-Side with CCOYO and IHS Chorale

Ithaca College

Cayuga Chamber Orchestra Youth Orchestra, Ithaca High School Chorale, and Lee Strebel Memorial Youth Concerto Competition winners perform together.

Holiday Side by Side

Ithaca venue (name not stated)

Prokofiev and Beethoven

Gabriela Lena Frank opens with Escaramuza—not the Mexican equestrian display, but a kachampa, the athletic warrior dance of the Peruvian Andes. Our concertmaster, Christina Bouey, joins us for Astor Piazzolla’s The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires, Astor’s answer to Antonio Vivaldi. The Sinfonietta reveals another side of Piazzolla’s genius, and, as with Aaron Copland, one senses behind his assurance in the orchestral medium the encouraging presence of Nadia Boulanger. Manuel de Falla—or simply Falla, as his friends called him—closes the evening with flamenco, farce, and fury. All of this under the masterful baton of the Philadelphia Chamber Orchestra chief conductor David Hayes.

¡Bailemos!

Miri Yampolsky—one of the great pianists of her generation and, how fortunate we are, an Ithacan—joins us for Ludwig van Beethoven’s Fourth Piano Concerto, a singular masterpiece. From its hushed opening to its extraordinary second movement, where sensibility responds to authority, and on to its delightful final Rondo, the work reveals Beethoven at his most inventive and profound. The Cayuga Chamber Orchestra also has the honor of giving the world premiere of a new work by Loren Loiacono, continuing our commitment to standing at the forefront of new creation. Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony, with its haunting Allegretto framed by music of irrepressible exuberance, brings our 50th season to a fitting close.

Mozart and Shaw

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