New York, NY — Get ready for an unforgettable “rush hour” concert on Wednesday, March 12th at 6:30 pm, as the New York-based Modus Operandi Orchestra (MOO) takes the stage at Merkin Hall for an electrifying evening of Beethoven masterpieces. Under the baton of Maestro Justin Bischof, the orchestra will be joined by the brilliant pianist Alexandre Moutouzkine, who will perform Beethoven’s majestic Piano Concerto No. 5 “Emperor” Op. 73.
Complete Program (all works by Ludwig van Beethoven): Coriolan Overture Op. 62 (1807) Piano Concerto No. 5 “Emperor” Op. 73 (1809) Symphony No. 7 Op. 92 (1812)
“Beethoven’s Coriolan Overture grips you with raw intensity, while the Emperor Piano Concerto sweeps you into a majestic world of virtuosity and grandeur. And then, the Symphony No. 7—a vibrant explosion of rhythm and energy that will leave you breathless. These masterpieces showcase Beethoven’s unmatched ability to stir the soul and ignite the imagination!” — Justin Bischof, Conductor
BOSTON – Tutti Music Collective (TMC) presents a fall concert “Resonance of Remembrance,” on Saturday, October 19, 8 pm, at St. Cecilia Church, 18 Belvidere Street, Boston. The concert features the Wood Harbor Orchestra and TMC Chorus, led by Cofounder Elijah Langille, conductor. Guest performing artists include Ciaran Nagle, tenor, Tara Novak, violin and fiddle, and Ken Field, saxophone.
“Through a diversity of compositions and musical genres, we’ll explore our remembering – who we are, who we should be, who we cherish, and who we have lost,” shares Rachel Burckardt, composer and TMC cofounder. “Where else but at a TMC concert will you hear the mingling of a concert orchestra, chorus, jazz combo, and Irish musicians performing music mostly of local composers? Join us for an unforgettable evening of music!”
A Tutti Music Collective concert featuring the Wood Harbor Orchestra, TMC Chorus, conducted by Cofounding Director Elijah Langille, 2022, image by McGrath PR
Tutti Music Collective’s “Resonance of Remembrance” features the second Boston performance of Composer Rachel Burckardt’s Global Music Award-winning work “Mount Auburn: A Requiem in D Minor,” featuring renowned Irish tenor Ciaran Nagle, soloist. In addition, the program features Burckardt’s composition “Ascendance.” The performance of this work is the first collaboration of the Wood Harbor Orchestra, Ishna violinist/fiddler Tara Novak, and the Revolutionary Snake Ensemble, featuring Ken Field, saxophone, Phil Neighbors, drums and Blake Newman, bass. “For Elaine & Steve” by Burckardt, “Psalm 130” by local composer Patricia Van Ness, and “Conga del Fuego Nuevo” by Arturo Márquez round out the program.
The Tutti Music Collective and Wood Harbor Orchestra are committed to showcasing the music of local minority, LGBTQIA+, and living composers, in the belief that concert music should reflect the diversity of the world we live in. The Collective strives to create spaces where these voices are heard and celebrated. Through the Collective’s performances, it aspires to engage audiences, while championing inclusivity and equity in the arts. Learn more at thetuttimusiccollective.com.
Tickets to “Resonance of Remembrance” are $25 general admission, $10 seniors and students, children under 12 attend for free, available at MtAuburn-Boston.eventbrite.com and at the door. Parking is available at the nearby Hynes Auditorium Garage on Dalton Street for $13 with a coupon available at the door. St. Cecilia Church is fully accessible
(Left to Right) Ken Fields, saxophone, Rachel Burckardt, composer, and Ciaran Nagle, tenor,
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For more information about Wood Harbor Music, and Composer Rachel Burckardt, visit woodharbormusic.net.
On November 8, 2024, Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall will present “Impromptu,” a series of improvised performances by acclaimed Romanian singer Teodora Brody and American guitarist and pianist Stanley Jordan.
In Impromptu, Teodora Brody and Stanley Jordan are bravely liberating themselves from all they know, leaving behind all musical patterns and embarking on a mysterious and wild Journey looking for their true essence, through their music. From the first second of the concert to the end, the music is created in the very moment of NOW, a fresh and original music that was never sung before and will never be sung again, being heard only once, on November 8, 2024.
Teodora Brody and Stanley Jordan dare to bring a new dimension of their artistic consciousness. It is not about being perfect, but being connected and rooted in their inner self, where they find their source of creativity. As in a ritual, they bring to surface hidden emotion, untold and undared, and give the sound ancestral sonorities, wings of solitude, grief and celebration, waiting for a long time to be liberated. Each moment is surprising not only for the audience but the for the artists themselves, it is a Journey where, together, they discover that all suffering from this world can be turned into wisdom through the sound of the Beauty which lies inside of all of us.
“I first met Stanley during my first US tour, and soon after we performed together at Montreux Jazz Festival. Over the years we had many performances together in my home country of Romania and around Europe. In December 2022 I created my first Impromptu coming from a deep need to be totally free, and the audience loved it. So I kept going, doing different sessions with different musicians, some of them I’ve never met before. At the 7th I invited my dear friend Stanley, an amazing musician and a huge artist. When we perform Impromptu together, we forget all we know – about our musical patterns, about jazz, about standards. I can feel Stanley’s spirituality and gratitude flowing through his fingers as he touches the guitar. There’s a special energy coming from the conection with our inner roots. Everything is created in the moment, all our hidden emotions are revealed through the sound – a mysterious and wild introspection. But there is one rule: Follow the sound and the sound will know better what to do with us.” – Theodora Brody
Tickets are $45-65 (including fees) and are available at carnegiehall.org, the Carnegie Hall Box Office at 57th Street and Seventh Avenue, or by calling CarnegieCharge at 212-247-7800. Carnegie Hall is located at 881 Seventh Avenue in New York City.
On October 5, 2024, Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall will present “Boundless Horizon,” a captivating concert featuring violinist Chenyi Avsharian, pianist Rohan De Silva, and violinist Simon Hagopian-Rogers. This special event is dedicated to exploring the profound effects of music on the brain, combining live performance with artist commentary and multimedia projections to illustrate how our brains process and respond to music.
Violinist Chenyi Avsharian will lead the performance, organized by the non-profit NeuralTones in collaboration with Shar Music. NeuralTones is committed to exploring the connection between music and brain function and enhancing music education for underserved children. The concert will spotlight their mission and showcase the transformative power of music.
The evening will offer a unique blend of classical music and storytelling, crafted and narrated by Chenyi Avsharian. This innovative approach will delve into the creative intentions of composers such as Sarasate, Waxman, and Ernest, providing the audience with a deeper appreciation of their work. Attendees will embark on a time-traveling journey through classical music, from the 1820s to the 1980s, gaining a richer understanding of the music’s historical and emotional context.
Tickets are $40-60 and are available at carnegiehall.org, the Carnegie Hall Box Office at 57th Street and Seventh Avenue, or by calling CarnegieCharge at 212-247-7800. Carnegie Hall is located at 881 Seventh Avenue in New York City.
This concert highlights NeuralTones’ mission to merge neuroscience with music, led by Dr. Rogene Eichler West. By exploring innovative learning methods, NeuralTones aims to inspire and enhance education.
“Boundless Horizon” also benefits from a collaboration with Shar Music, a leading provider of string instruments and accessories, underscoring the concert’s dedication to musical excellence and education.
Program:
Old Folks at Home (1851) by Stephen Foster Arranged by Jascha Heifetz
Zapateado, Op. 23, no. 2 (1880) by Pablo de Sarasate
On Wings of Song Op.34, No.2 (1834) by Felix Mendelssohn Arranged by Jascha Heifetz
Fantaisie Brillante on Rossini’s Othello, Op.11 (1839) by Heinrich Wilhelm Ernst
Intermission
5 Duet for two violins (1970) Presenting 3 pieces by Dmitri Shostakovich Arranged by Levon Atovmyan
Sonatensatz, Scherzo in C Minor (1853) by Johannes Brahms
Summertime and A Woman is a Sometime Thing from George Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess (1944) Transcribed by Jascha Heifetz
Le Grand Tango (1982) by Astor Pantaleón Piazzolla
Mo Li Hua {Xian Hua Diao} (1736-1759) by HeFang
Carmen Fantasy (1947) by Bizet – Franz Waxman
Purchase, NY — On Saturday, September 28th at 6:00 pm, the Boston-based Tutti Music Collective and the New York-based Modus Operandi Orchestra (MOO) will join forces for a captivating evening of music at the SUNY Purchase Performing Arts Center’s Recital Hall. This special concert, conducted by Maestro Justin Bischof, will feature the renowned Celtic tenor Ciarán Nagle and the critically acclaimed saxophonist Ken Field in a diverse program of works by award-winning composer Rachel Burckardt.
Preview:
Highlighting the evening will be the New York premiere of Rachel Burckardt’s Mount Auburn Requiem. This poignant piece is dedicated to the memory of Burckardt’s classmates from the Albertus Magnus High School Class of 1972. The performance brings Burckardt’s long-held wish to present this work close to her alma mater, located just 15 miles west in Bardonia, NY, to fruition. A portion of all ticket sales will benefit the Scholarship Fund at Albertus Magnus High School.
The concert will take place at the Recital Hall, SUNY Purchase Performing Arts Center, 735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase, NY. Tickets are priced between $25 and $75 and can be purchased through MtAuburn-NY.eventbrite.com
For more information about MOO, please visit moonyc.org.
In addition to the Mount Auburn Requiem, the concert will feature several other notable works by Rachel Burckardt:
For Elaine & Steve: Composed for the wedding of Burckardt’s first son, performed by Burckardt on piano with Ken Field on saxophone.
Ave Maria: A moving a cappella choral setting of the traditional prayer, performed by the chorus.
Heal Me: A heartfelt prayer for divine healing, set for voice, piano, strings, and winds, featuring Diana Fischer on piano and mezzo-sopranos Darby Clinard and Kayleigh Bennett.
Ascendance: A dynamic piece for electric guitar, orchestra, and saxophone. This composition reflects the theme of rising above societal challenges through uplifting melodies and harmonies, accompanied by a video featuring photos from Burckardt’s hike up Mount Monadnock in New Hampshire. Performers include Ken Field on saxophone, Phil Neighbors on drums, Blake Newman on bass, and Burckardt on electric guitar and piano.
Join us for an evening of moving music and support a worthy cause while enjoying the extraordinary talents of these celebrated artists.
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