Program:

Jessie Montgomery*+ - Banner

Ralph Vaughan Williams - Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis

W.A. Mozart - Sinfonia concertante in E-flat major, K.364/320d

NOCCO’s 10th Anniversary Season opens with Jessie Montgomery’s Banner, a dynamic and vibrant reimagining of the national anthem that seamlessly blends elements of jazz, classical, and African American spirituals, creating a powerful and contemporary statement. Ralph Vaughan Williams’ Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis follows. This lush and evocative piece will envelope you in its rich harmonies and serene, meditative string textures. The performance will conclude with Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante in E-flat major, where the interplay between the solo violin and viola, supported by the orchestra, showcases Mozart's masterful ability to balance elegance and emotional depth. Soloists Elisa Barston (violin) and Susan Gulkis Assadi (viola) will leave you in awe with their technical prowess and expressive sensitivity.

*POC or Woman Composer

+Living Composer

This Performance Will Be Livestreamed!

Can't make it in person? Watch the performance from the comfort of your own home. Access to the livestream is provided at no cost, but donations are always welcome and appreciated. Donations can be made at www.nocco.org/donate. Don’t forget to make sure you are subscribed to our mailing list to receive info about upcoming performances and events!

Program:

Jessie Montgomery*+ - Banner

Ralph Vaughan Williams - Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis

W.A. Mozart - Sinfonia concertante in E-flat major, K.364/320d

NOCCO’s 10th Anniversary Season opens with Jessie Montgomery’s Banner, a dynamic and vibrant reimagining of the national anthem that seamlessly blends elements of jazz, classical, and African American spirituals, creating a powerful and contemporary statement. Ralph Vaughan Williams’ Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis follows. This lush and evocative piece will envelope you in its rich harmonies and serene, meditative string textures. The performance will conclude with Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante in E-flat major, where the interplay between the solo violin and viola, supported by the orchestra, showcases Mozart's masterful ability to balance elegance and emotional depth. Soloists Elisa Barston (violin) and Susan Gulkis Assadi (viola) will leave you in awe with their technical prowess and expressive sensitivity.

*POC or Woman Composer

+Living Composer

Program:

Reena Esmail*+ - Teen Murti

Ruth Gipps* - Wind Sinfonietta

Wolfgang A. Mozart - Symphony No. 39

Immerse yourself in an enchanting musical experience as this concert unfolds, presenting a diverse musical tapestry. The performance commences with Reena Esmail's evocative Teen Murti, a fusion of Eastern and Western musical elements that delicately intertwine, resonating with emotional depth and cultural richness. Ruth Gipps' Wind Sinfonietta follows, a dynamic showcase of wind instruments that paints a vivid sonic landscape, effortlessly shifting from playful exuberance to contemplative introspection. The concert reaches its pinnacle with Mozart's Symphony No. 39, a testament to Classical elegance and brilliance, as intricate melodies and spirited rhythms interlace. This evening promises a captivating journey through diverse musical realms, captivating the senses and leaving an indelible impression of harmonious creativity.

*POC or Woman Composer

+Living Composer

This Performance Will Be Livestreamed!

Can't make it in person? Watch the performance from the comfort of your own home. Access to the livestream is provided at no cost, but donations are always welcome and appreciated. Donations can be made at www.nocco.org/donate. Don’t forget to make sure you are subscribed to our mailing list to receive info about upcoming performances and events!

Program:

Reena Esmail*+ - Teen Murti

Ruth Gipps* - Wind Sinfonietta

Wolfgang A. Mozart - Symphony No. 39

Immerse yourself in an enchanting musical experience as this concert unfolds, presenting a diverse musical tapestry. The performance commences with Reena Esmail's evocative Teen Murti, a fusion of Eastern and Western musical elements that delicately intertwine, resonating with emotional depth and cultural richness. Ruth Gipps' Wind Sinfonietta follows, a dynamic showcase of wind instruments that paints a vivid sonic landscape, effortlessly shifting from playful exuberance to contemplative introspection. The concert reaches its pinnacle with Mozart's Symphony No. 39, a testament to Classical elegance and brilliance, as intricate melodies and spirited rhythms interlace. This evening promises a captivating journey through diverse musical realms, captivating the senses and leaving an indelible impression of harmonious creativity.

*POC or Woman Composer

+Living Composer

Program:

Dmitri Shostakovich - Chamber Symphony Op.110

Missy Mazzoli*+ - Ecstatic Science

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Violin Concerto No. 4 in D major, K. 218

I. Allegro

2023 Concerto Competition Winner: Tokuji Miyasaka, violin

Joseph Haydn - Symphony No. 104

Dive into a realm of musical diversity at this concert experience where musical landscapes converge across time and emotion. Dmitri Shostakovich's Chamber Symphony Op. 110 sets the tone with its poignant introspection, a distilled exploration of human struggle and resilience rendered through intricate chamber textures. Following this, Ecstatic Science by Missy Mazzoli takes the stage, intertwining electronic elements with the orchestra, creating a sonic tapestry that explores the boundaries of sound and innovation, inviting the audience into a realm of sonic experimentation. The performance ends with Joseph Haydn's Symphony No. 104, infusing the atmosphere with classical elegance and grandeur, evoking a sense of spirited journey through the composer's intricate craftsmanship and vibrant melodies. This concert weaves a rich tapestry of emotions and eras, leaving the audience enthralled by the wide array of musical expression.

*POC or Woman Composer

+Living Composer

This Performance Will Be Livestreamed!

Can't make it in person? Watch the performance from the comfort of your own home. Access to the livestream is provided at no cost, but donations are always welcome and appreciated. Donations can be made at www.nocco.org/donate. Don’t forget to make sure you are subscribed to our mailing list to receive info about upcoming performances and events!

Program:

Dmitri Shostakovich - Chamber Symphony Op.110

Missy Mazzoli*+ - Ecstatic Science

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Violin Concerto No. 4 in D major, K. 218

I. Allegro

2023 Concerto Competition Winner: Tokuji Miyasaka, violin

Joseph Haydn - Symphony No. 104

Dive into a realm of musical diversity at this concert experience where musical landscapes converge across time and emotion. Dmitri Shostakovich's Chamber Symphony Op. 110 sets the tone with its poignant introspection, a distilled exploration of human struggle and resilience rendered through intricate chamber textures. Following this, Ecstatic Science by Missy Mazzoli takes the stage, intertwining electronic elements with the orchestra, creating a sonic tapestry that explores the boundaries of sound and innovation, inviting the audience into a realm of sonic experimentation. The performance ends with Joseph Haydn's Symphony No. 104, infusing the atmosphere with classical elegance and grandeur, evoking a sense of spirited journey through the composer's intricate craftsmanship and vibrant melodies. This concert weaves a rich tapestry of emotions and eras, leaving the audience enthralled by the wide array of musical expression.

*POC or Woman Composer

+Living Composer

Program:

Johann Sebastian Bach - Jauchzet Gott in Allen Landen, BWV 51

Clarice Alfonso, Soprano

Ellen T. Zwilich*+ - Concerto Grosso 1985

Igor Stravinsky - Danses concertantes

Embark on a captivating musical odyssey as our winter solstice concert unfolds, presenting a harmonious fusion of masterpieces across eras. Johann Sebastian Bach's exultant Jauchzet Gott in Allen Landen, BWV 51 opens the performance, its intricate Baroque tapestry weaving soprano splendor into the orchestral fabric, exuding devotion and jubilation. Transitioning seamlessly, Ellen T. Zwilich's contemporary Concerto Grosso 1985 takes the stage, a vibrant interplay between soloists and ensemble, evoking a modernistic landscape through its intricate motifs and expressive contrasts. The journey crescendos with Igor Stravinsky's Danses concertantes, where neoclassical rhythms entwine with avant-garde flair, offering a vivacious collage of dance-inspired motifs that bridge the past and present in a harmonious musical celebration.

*POC or Woman Composer

+Living Composer

This Performance Will Be Livestreamed!

Can't make it in person? Watch the performance from the comfort of your own home. Access to the livestream is provided at no cost, but donations are always welcome and appreciated. Donations can be made at www.nocco.org/donate. Don’t forget to make sure you are subscribed to our mailing list to receive info about upcoming performances and events!

Program:

Johann Sebastian Bach - Jauchzet Gott in Allen Landen, BWV 51

Clarice Alfonso, Soprano

Ellen T. Zwilich*+ - Concerto Grosso 1985

Igor Stravinsky - Danses concertantes

Embark on a captivating musical odyssey as our winter solstice concert unfolds, presenting a harmonious fusion of masterpieces across eras. Johann Sebastian Bach's exultant Jauchzet Gott in Allen Landen, BWV 51 opens the performance, its intricate Baroque tapestry weaving soprano splendor into the orchestral fabric, exuding devotion and jubilation. Transitioning seamlessly, Ellen T. Zwilich's contemporary Concerto Grosso 1985 takes the stage, a vibrant interplay between soloists and ensemble, evoking a modernistic landscape through its intricate motifs and expressive contrasts. The journey crescendos with Igor Stravinsky's Danses concertantes, where neoclassical rhythms entwine with avant-garde flair, offering a vivacious collage of dance-inspired motifs that bridge the past and present in a harmonious musical celebration.

*POC or Woman Composer

+Living Composer

Program:

Jessie Montgomery*+ - Shift, Change, Turn

Marion Bauer*- Concertino for Oboe, Clarinet, and Strings

Selina Greso, oboe

Angelique Poteat, clarinet

Ludwig Van Beethoven - Symphony No. 4

Experience a mesmerizing journey through musical landscapes at our 2023-24 season’s opening concert. The performance begins with the dynamic Shift Change Turn by Jessie Montgomery, a modern masterpiece that weaves vibrant textures and rhythmic dynamism, reflecting the kaleidoscope of urban life. Marion Bauer's Concertino for Oboe, Clarinet and Strings follows, a harmonious dialogue between woodwind intricacies and string serenades, painting an exquisite interplay of melodies and timbres. Culminating the performance is Ludwig Van Beethoven's monumental Symphony No. 4, a symphonic masterpiece that traverses intricate motifs and emotional depths, a testament to Beethoven's genius and the power of human expression through music. Join us for an enchanting evening where contemporary dynamism meets timeless classics.

*POC or Woman composer

+Living composer

This performance will be livestreamed!

Can't make it in person? Watch the performance from the comfort of your own home. Access to the livestream is provided at no cost, but donations are always welcome and appreciated. Donations can be made at www.nocco.org/donate. Don’t forget to make sure you are subscribed to our mailing list to receive info about upcoming performances and events!

Program:

Jessie Montgomery*+ - Shift, Change, Turn

Marion Bauer*- Concertino for Oboe, Clarinet, and Strings

Selina Greso, oboe

Angelique Poteat, clarinet

Ludwig Van Beethoven - Symphony No. 4

Experience a mesmerizing journey through musical landscapes at our 2023-24 season’s opening concert. The performance begins with the dynamic Shift Change Turn by Jessie Montgomery, a modern masterpiece that weaves vibrant textures and rhythmic dynamism, reflecting the kaleidoscope of urban life. Marion Bauer's Concertino for Oboe, Clarinet and Strings follows, a harmonious dialogue between woodwind intricacies and string serenades, painting an exquisite interplay of melodies and timbres. Culminating the performance is Ludwig Van Beethoven's monumental Symphony No. 4, a symphonic masterpiece that traverses intricate motifs and emotional depths, a testament to Beethoven's genius and the power of human expression through music. Join us for an enchanting evening where contemporary dynamism meets timeless classics.

*POC or Woman composer

+Living composer