ORPHEUS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
with
Garrick Ohlsson, piano
Friday, September 27, 2024
BILLY CHILDS Each Moment is a New Discovery
(Commissioned by Orpheus and The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra)
MOZART Piano Concerto No. 9 in E-flat Major, K. 271
Allegro
Andantino
Rondo: Presto
Garrick Ohlsson, piano
-Intermission-
BRAHMS Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Handel, Op. 24
Orchestrated by Michael Stephen Brown
(Commissioned by Orpheus)
This concert is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature; and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. The 2024-25 Season is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts.
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ORPHEUS 50th ANNIVERSARY CAMPAIGN
As we look ahead to the next 50 years of collaborative, creative, unique and inclusive music-making, we are seeking funds to help sustain the Orchestra's financial future.
We are grateful to the following donors who made leadership gifts to the Campaign:
Lisa Beck & Mitchell Seider
Douglas & Jonathan Becker-Kowolik
Kim Bleimann
Nancy & Alan Brenner
Sarah E. Cogan & Douglas H. Evans
Patrick Kocsi
The Jacques and Margot Kohn Foundation
Drs. Sarah & Martin Leibowitz
Art and Susan Lindenaeur
Jinsoo Ro
Elaine Sisman & Martin Fridson
Grace & Edmund Sutton
Deborah Winshel & Michael Harpe
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IN-KIND SUPPORT
Orpheus would like to extend a special thanks to the companies and individuals listed below who have generously donated their time and resources.
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Orpheus Social Club is a group for young professionals interested in meeting and mingling with fellow music lovers and expanding their knowledge and passion for classical music. Members have the privilege of attending unique events at exciting venues throughout New York City, all while supporting Orpheus, America’s preeminent chamber orchestra (As of August 30, 2024)
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$300 to $499
Dmitry Lukashov
Boris Kaplevich
Jason Raylesberg
A thank you to all Orpheus Social Club members, including our Prelude Members, $150-$299, for their wonderful support!
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Celebrating it’s 20th year, Access Orpheus shares the orchestra’s collaborative music-making process with students from all five boroughs.
Access Orpheus engages over 1,500 students annually by offering unprecedented access and learning opportunities with Orpheus musicians and collaborators, study guides, invitations to open rehearsals, and underwritten tickets to Orpheus performances in Stern Auditorium/ Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall.
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Orpheus provides a unique perspective on the practice of leadership that can unlock creativity, agility, and collaboration at your organization.
The magic of Orpheus is not just in our sound, it’s the fact that everything is created and managed collaboratively. We’re sharing our best practices and approaches with leaders and teams that want not only better results, but more fulfilling work experiences.
Your team will learn through a combination of guided observation of Orpheus musicians in a creative session, interactive experiences and Q&A with the musicians. All programs are customizable and designed to be delivered virtually or in-person.
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