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Frisson features the best and brightest classical music stars! The group of 11 musicians showcases emerging young artists and seasoned professionals and has skyrocketed to become one of America’s leading musical groups. A Classic Christmas by Frisson is a great way to celebrate the holidays! The group performs music from The Nutcracker, Winter from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, Sleigh Ride, Carol of the Bells, White Christmas and a Christmas Jazz Suite. The entire audience gets into the holiday spirit with a sing-a-long with popular holiday songs!

Frisson features the best and brightest of classical music’s stars and in just a few seasons they have emerged as one of the most popular chamber music groups in America. The group showcases emerging young artists as well as seasoned professionals. Many of the members have performed at the Marlboro, Verbier, Spoleto and Mostly Mozart festivals as well as at the New York Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall. Several of the members of Frisson have been chosen to be part of Carnegie Hall’s prestigious Ensemble Connect program and many have gone on to hold principal positions in such ensembles as the Cleveland Orchestra and Metropolitan Opera Orchestra. 

Frisson has been called “the classical group that does it all” and they perform engaging programs for winds, piano trio and piano quartet, octets and nonets, as well as popular programs featuring music by such composers as Gershwin, Cole Porter, John Williams and Astor Piazzolla. The ensemble performs in over 25 cities annually including recent and upcoming appearances in such diverse venues as the Morgan Library and Museum in New York City, for the Da Camera Society in Los Angeles, the Detroit Museum of Arts and at the Bermuda Festival.

Join us for this delightful holiday celebration as we present two spirited afternoon concerts of classical chamber music in the English Gothic Revival architecture of Emmanuel Church. The dynamic ensemble Frisson, featuring young master musicians led by oboist Thomas Gallant, will perform seasonal favorites including the Nutcracker Suite, Vivaldi’s “Winter,” Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 4, Carol of the Bells, a Christmas Jazz Suite, and traditional carols. Following the concert, ring in the holidays with a festive reception graciously hosted by the Vestry of Emmanuel Church.

PROGRAM
HANDEL Sinfonia from Messiah
BACH Concerto for violin and oboe BWV 1060, II. Adagio
VIVALDI The Four Seasons, IV. Winter
BACH Brandenburg Concerto No. 4
TRAD Christmas Sing-Along
FRACKENPOHL A Christmas Jazz Suite
TCHAIKOVSKY Nutcracker Suite
TRAD Carol of the Bells

*Program subject to change

A Classic Christmas by Frisson: Wassail 2024

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Pentangle Arts is thrilled to kick off Wassail Weekend 2024 with A Classic Christmas by Frisson!

Frisson features the best and brightest classical music stars! The group of 11 musicians showcases emerging young artists and seasoned professionals and has skyrocketed to become one of the leading musical groups.

A Classic Christmas by Frisson is a great way to celebrate the holidays! The group performs music from The Nutcracker, Winter from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, Sleigh Ride, Carol of the Bells, and a Christmas Jazz Suite. The entire audience gets into the holiday spirit when the show finishes with an audience sing-a-long with traditional Christmas Carols!

Stowe Performing Arts celebrates A Classic Christmas with Ensemble Frisson

A great way to celebrate the holidays with this group of 11 musicians. Music from the Nutcracker Suite, “Winter” from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, Bach’s Brandenburg No. 4, Carol of the Bells, a Christmas Jazz Suite, and traditional Christmas Carols.

FREE, Live concert only, Monday, December 9, 7 PM EST at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 1700 N. Meridian, Tallahassee, FL. This concert is a live event only. The Artist Series We hope to see you there! Donations accepted to help us fund our 30th Anniversary 2024-25 Concert Season. Thank you to all who continue to support The Artist Series.

Purchase a Season Passport for $99, discounted for the holidays. Two concerts remain in our season included in the Season Passport, but you can invite friends and family to attend with your Passport. Individual tickets are $25. Senior tickets are $23. Student tickets for ages 13 and above are $5. Children 12 and under are admitted free if accompanied by a paying adult.

The 170 voices of Cecilia Chorus of New York celebrate the season with music by Bernstein and Bach. The group performs Bernstein's rousing and serene Chichester Psalms—a plea for unity in divided times—and selections from Mass, a work that pulls classical, rock, and pop idioms into exhilarating musical synthesis. The performance concludes with Bach's Cantata No. 63, the only Christmas cantata to use four trumpets.

Performers

Performers

The Cecilia Chorus of New York with Orchestra
Mark Shapiro, Music Director and Conductor
Jennifer Zetlan, Soprano
Wei En Chan, Countertenor
Patrick Bessenbacher, Tenor
Dongwei Shen, Baritone
Every Voice Children’s Chorus
Nicole Becker, Director
All-City Chorus
Kristy Jung, Director

Program

BERNSTEIN Chichester Psalms

BERNSTEIN Selections from Mass

J. S. BACH Cantata No. 63: “Christen, ätzet diesen Tag”

Celebrate the Holidays with this group of 11 musicians, The Frisson Ensemble, in our beautifully decorated sanctuary at Presbyterian Church of the Cross. The program includes music from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker, “Winter” from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, Bach’s Brandenburg No. 4, Carol of the Bells, a Christmas Jazz Suite, and traditional Christmas Carols.

Based in New York City, Frisson features the best and brightest of classical music’s rising stars, most of them recent graduates from such prestigious schools as the Manhattan School of Music, the Yale School of Music, and the Juilliard School. “It is a delight to present a live holiday concert again, especially with this dynamic ensemble,” says Marcy Miller, executive director of Artist Series Concerts. “These young musicians are each brilliant in their own right and together under the artistic direction of Thomas Gallant, their musicianship and programming truly sparkle.” Founded in 2016, Frisson has since become known for its diverse repertoire and inventive musical arrangements that showcase masterworks both rare and familiar. The ensemble performs in over 25 cities annually including appearances in such diverse venues as the Morgan Library and Museum in New York City, the Da Camera Society in Los Angeles, and at the Bermuda Festival.

Tom Gallant, Oboe

Max Tan, Violin

Chieh-Fan Yiu, Viola

Julian Schwarz, Cello

DM’s debut at the iconic Walt Disney Concert Hall Los Angeles, CA

As part of the Noon to Midnight Festival, DM will perform at 1PM on the main stage. Buy a $12 ticket and gain access to the whole Festival!

The Frisson Oboe Quartet features oboist Tom Gallant who last performed for us in June of 2019 with the Tesla String Quartet at the Robinson Grand in Clarksburg. This violin, viola, cello and oboe quartet will present a mixed program of eighteenth through twentieth century works showcasing a myriad of rarely performed masterworks and new music.

Tom Gallant, Oboe

Max Tan, Violin

Chieh-Fan Yiu, Viola

Julian Schwarz, Cello

Sunday Morning Santa Monica at Music Hall

Etienne Gara Artistic Director, violin

Tifany Chang Violin

Sheng-Ching Hsu Violin

Eunae Koh Violin

Sophia Szokolay Violin

Misha Vayman Violin

Yezu Woo Violin

Nao Kubota Viola

Chieh-Fan Yiu Viola

Javier Iglesias-Martin Cello

Joo Lee Cello

Ryan Baird Bass

Nathan Ben-Yehuda Keyboard

This performance is 60 minutes with no intermission.

Classical Series Sponsor: Los Angeles Philanthropic Committee

Through words, memories, and music, we travel to different parts of the world and moments of life.

Postcards carry memories, footprints of travels, and moments of awe, joy, and nostalgia. We send and receive postcards from the ends of earth, framing the particular time and space and experience. In this program we travel to different parts of the world, experiencing music from Finland, Sweden, Bulgaria, and music of Karmanov, Rachmaninoff, Mahler, and Brahms. We share with you postcards sent and received, some delightful and some poignant, words that capture those unparalleled moments that are indeed the precious collection of life.

An evening of music and words from around the world in true BenFeng style, featuring classical, folk, and traditional music.

Karmanov - Innerlichkeit

Tom Waits - Christmas Card from a Hooker in Minneapolis

Natalie Spears - Hymn of Wild Things

Maamo / Bučimiš / Bergfäst

Rachmaninoff - Cello Sonata in G minor III. Andante

Mahler - Adagietto

Johannes Brahms - Piano Quartet in A Major Op.26

Mintze Wu, Violin

Chieh-Fan Yiu, Viola

Michael Graham, Cello

Chih-Long Hu, Piano

Natalie Spears, Vocals

Camille Moore, Narrator

Co-Artistic Director of Lyrica Chamber Music, cellist Ani Kalayjian curates a vivacious program of sextets including the triumphant A major Dvorak sextet, stunning Armenian composer Tigran Mansurian, and the gorgeous B flat Sextet by Johannes Brahms performed by world-class chamber musicians. An incredible performance you will not want to miss!

Bring your own chairs and refreshments and enjoy live entertainment atop the Morris Museum’s elevated parking deck. Patrons are invited to arrive as early as 6:00 PM to set up and enjoy refreshments and stunning sunsets on The Back Deck.

Tickets are $53 for an 8’x8’ block that accommodates up to two patrons or $28 for a block that accommodates one patron. In the event of inclement weather, outdoor performances will be held inside the Museum’s Bickford Theatre as general admission.

Thank you for your support!
Leadership Support for the Lot of Strings Concert Series is provided by Will and Mary Leland and Lot of Strings founding donor, F. Gary Knapp.

Support for the Back Deck Concert Series is provided by Morris County Economic Development Alliance & Tourism Bureau.

The Morris County Economic Development Alliance & Tourism Bureau receives funding from the County of Morris and the New Jersey Department of State, Division of Travel & Tourism.

Ticket & Visitor Information

Ticket & Visitor Information
For assistance and to make purchases by phone, call the box office at 973-971-3706. The ticket price includes a non-refundable $3.00 service fee.

A Concert for Our Times 

The Second Ending Ensemble, conceived by Music Director and Conductor, Ian Carleton Schaefer, has as its short and long-term goals to present classical music to the world in an accessible format that pairs warhorse symphonic works with those borne just months or weeks prior to performance by up-and-coming composers. In doing so, the goal is to allow audiences to experience the spectrum and journey of this great artform and find space for its relevance in today’s modern times and in an accessible format. No intermissions. No tuxedos. No fear of clapping between movements. And yes, we might even say some things here and there. The composition of the Second Ending Ensemble will be fluid by design, with performances including musicians from the New York Philharmonic, the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, the Juilliard School and the New York Youth Symphony. But the Ensemble will have as its constant a community of passionate musicians at that highest of levels who share the joy and the mission of this music and the power of music to transform lives and unite communities. 

This program will pair rising star jazz musician, Alexa Tarantino’s first “World Premiere for Symphony Orchestra,” commissioned by the Second Ending Ensemble, with Tchaikovsky’s epic and heart-wrenching take on fate in his iconic Symphony No. 4. All of this in the intimate setting of the Appel Room with unparalleled views of Central Park for a fully immersive concertgoing experience.

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Join us as we celebrate Tina Turner, the iconic “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” with this all-new, live concert presentation centered on the trailblazing artist's mega hits such as “What’s Love Got To Do With It,” “Simply the Best,” “Proud Mary,” “River Deep, Mountain High,” and many others. With three prominent artists including Broadway star and American Idol finalist LaKisha Jones, plus guest conductor Lucas Waldin and the Princeton Symphony Orchestra.

LaKisha Jones, vocalist
Nova Y. Payton, vocalist
Matthew Johnson, vocalist

Lucas Waldin, conductor
Princeton Symphony Orchestra

This performance is made possible in part through the generosity of Anne VanLent and corporate partner Glenmede.

A reprise of Prokofiev’s rarely performed seasonal gem sets the stage for a brilliant five-movement concerto from American newcomer Theo Chandler.  Beethoven’s ebullient “Eighth” ends the season in high spirits.

PROKOFIEV Summer Day Suite

CHANDLER Oboe Concerto NY Premiere

BEETHOVEN     Symphony No. 8 in F Major

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Pegasus: The Orchestra’s founder, principal conductor, and artistic director, Karén Hakobyan, conducts the 2023-2024 Season’s Finale in a commemoration of Aram Khatchaturian's 120th Anniversary. 

The program opens with Stravinsky’s stunning 8-movement Suite from the Pulcinella Ballet highlighting Pegasus's principals as soloists. The first half concludes with Tchaikovsky’s delightful Variations on a Rococo Theme and features 2007 Tchaikovsky International Competition gold medalist Sergey Antonov (cello) as the soloist.

The second half opens with Beethoven’s colossal Symphony No. 7 and culminates with Khatchaturian's Waltz from the "Masquerade" Suite, a fitting conclusion to the season.

Sergey Antonov is “destined for cello superstardom” - Washington Post, “combining formidable technique and an incredibly warm, penetrating and vibrant tone to a romantic musical sensibility to create music - making of a highest caliber” - Budapest Sun.

Sergey Antonov, cello
Karén Hakobyan, conductor
Pegasus: The Orchestra

STRAVINSKY- Pulcinella Suite 
TCHAIKOVSKY - Variations on a Rococo Theme, Op. 33 
Intermission
BEETHOVEN - Symphony No 7 in A Major, op 92 
KHATCHATURIAN - Waltz from "Masquerade" Suite 

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Sebastian Grand conductor
Branson Yeast cello
Noelle Grand cello

Program

Grieg Holberg Suite, Op. 40
Vivaldi Concerto for 2 Cellos in G minor, RV 531
Tchaikovsky Serenade in C major, Op. 48

Conductor Sebastian Grand returns to Bucks County to conduct Vivaldi’s Concerto for Two Celli in g minor, RV 531 featuring soloists Noelle Casella Grand and Branson Yeast. Tchaikovsky’s effervescent Serenade for Strings and Grieg’s Holberg Suite complete the program.

CHOU WEN-CHUNG CENTENNIAL AND LEGACY CONCERT

On March 21, 2024 at 7:30 pm, the Department of Music at Columbia University co-presents a concert celebrating longtime Columbia music professor and alumnus, Chou Wen-chung (1923–2019).  The performance is at Miller Theatre, and tickets are $20 ($10 for students and seniors), available at Miller Theatre box office and website.

Chou Wen-chung had an enormous influence on concert music in America and was responsible for bringing over the next generation of musicians from China, including Tan Dun, Pulitzer Prize winner Zhou Long, Chen Yi and Bright Sheng. The contemporary music ensemble Continuum led by Joel Sachs performs. Sachs is also an alumnus (PhD 1968) and former faculty (1969-1975) at Columbia. The evening includes a short discussion with Chou’s sons and others who worked with Prof. Chou. The concert is co-presented by Spiralis Music Trust and the Department of Music at Columbia University.

CHOU WEN-CHUNG

In the Mode of Shang for chamber orchestra (1956) AMERICAN PREMIERE

The Willows are New (1957)

Yü Ko (1965)

Twilight Colors (2007)

Ode to Eternal Pine (2009)

Performers: Continuum / Joel Sachs, conductor

Virtuosas
featuring PhiloSonia musicians
with
Stani Dimitrova, violin

Chieh-fan Yiu, viola

Adrian Daurov, cello

Nana Shi, piano

Underwritten by Ted Popoff and Dorothy Silverstein