Works will include Brahms’ iconic Tragic Overture and Symphony No. 4, as well as world premieres of Burckardt including 3 Psalms and October Fanfare.

Born and raised in Manhattan, the Bronx and Mt. Vernon, Rachel Burckardt  (woodharbormusic.net) is a prolific composer. Currently based in Boston, she blends over 45 years both as a church musician/composer and  a civil engineer involved in a variety of projects focusing mostly on transportation, including railroads, transit, and roadways.

According to Modus Operandi Orchestra’s founder and artistic director Justin Bischof, (justinbischof.com)

“This program is exciting because it places Brahms’ profound emotional architecture alongside the living, breathing voice of Rachel Burckardt, reminding us that the symphonic tradition is not a museum, but a living art form.” Bischof adds: “Audiences will experience both the timeless power of Brahms and the excitement of hearing new music born in our own time, performed by artists who believe deeply in sharing discovery, beauty, and meaning on stage.”

The concert will take place at the Merkin Hall, Kaufman Music Center, Abraham Goodman House, 129 West 67th Street, New York, NY. T 212 501 3330. Tickets are priced between $40 and $75 and can be purchased through www.kaufmanmusiccenter.org/mch/event/modus-merkin-the-music-of-brahms-burckardt/

For more information about MOO, please visit moonyc.org.