Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
with
Nobuyuki Tsujii, piano
Friday, April 24, 2026
Viet Cuong Time and Time Again (Commissioned by Orpheus)
Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat Major, Op. 19
Allegro con brio
Adagio
Rondo: Allegro molto
Nobuyuki Tsujii, piano
Intermission
BRAHMS Chamber Symphony after Piano Trio No. 1 in B Major, Op. 8
(arr. Michael Stephen Brown)
Allegro con brio
Scherzo: Allegro molto
Adagio
Finale: Allegro
Orpheus Chamber Orchestra commissions underwritten by the Charles E. Scheidt Family Foundation.
This concert is made possible with the generous support of the Japan Foundation, New York.
Orpheus Chamber Orchestra is a radical experiment in musical democracy, proving for over fifty years what happens when exceptional artists gather with total trust in each other and faith in the creative process. Orpheus began in 1972 when cellist Julian Fifer assembled a group of New York freelancers in their early twenties to play orchestral repertoire as if it were chamber music. In that age of co-ops and communes, the idealistic Orpheans snubbed the “corporate” path of symphony orchestras and learned how to play, plan, and promote concerts as a true collective, with leadership roles rotating from the very first performance. The sound of Orpheus is defined by relationships, and guest artists have always been crucial partners in the process. Orpheus brings out the best in their collaborators, with bonds that deepen over time, as seen with artists and composers alike. Having proven the power of direct communication and open-mindedness within the ensemble, the only relationship Orpheus has never had any use for is one with a conductor. At home in New York’s Carnegie Hall and in many concert halls around the world, Orpheus commits to enriching and reflecting the surrounding community. Orpheus for All ensures that every New Yorker can experience the thrill of a full-scale orchestral concert for free at Carnegie Hall. Orpheus Reflections™ brings the healing power of music to those living with dementia and their caregivers. Access Orpheus shares the orchestra's collaborative process with 1,500 New York City Public School students, annually. Orpheus Leadership Institute connects musicians with global organizations and businesses to impart positive lessons of leadership and democracy.
Always evolving as artists and leaders, the Orpheus musicians carry their legacy forward, counting on their shared artistry and mutual respect to make music and effect change.
Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
Violin
Ronnie Bauch
Claire Bourg
Abi Fayette
Laura Frautschi
Emilie-Anne Gendron
Liang-Ping How
Renée Jolles
Kobi Malkin
Miho Saegusa
Viola
Emily Brandenburg
Nardo Poy
Caeli Smith
Cello
Madeline Fayette
Melissa Meell
James Wilson
Double Bass
Jordan Frazier
Flute
Elizabeth Mann
Oboe
James Austin Smith
Stephen Taylor
Clarinet
Alan Kay
Bassoon
Gina Cuffari
Adrian Morejon
Horn
Eric Reed
Stewart Rose
Trumpet
Grace O'Connell
Timpani
Javier Diaz
Honorary Members
Richard Goode
Lizabeth Newman
Richard Prins
Connie Steensma
Nobuyuki Tsujii