Mannes college the new school for music
announces 2009-10 classical music
performances and events
NEW YORK, New York, August 18, 2009—Mannes College The New School for Music has announced its fall schedule, featuring numerous events of special interest.
Highlights of this season include the first two free concerts by the Mannes Orchestra at Alice Tully Hall. The first on October 15 will be conducted by David Hayes, Director of Orchestral and Conducting Studies, in a program featuring Vaughan Williams’s Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis, Debussy’s Nocturnes, and Brahms’s Symphony No. 4. The second concert on November 18 will be conducted by JoAnn Falletta, Mannes alumna and Music Director of the Buffalo Philharmonic and Virginia Symphony in a program featuring Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3 with Mannes student Jialiang Wu as soloist, and Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique.
Other distinctive events include the Schneider Concerts Series, celebrating its 40th anniversary with an opening concert on October 11 featuring pianist Peter Serkin, who made his New York debut at The New School in 1959 at age 12. He will perform with Madalyn and Cicely Parnas. The piano trio will perform works by Brahms, Schubert, and Bridge.
Classical Music Highlights—Fall 2009
Please note: All public programs are subject to change. For a complete listing of concerts please visit http://www.newschool.edu/Mannes/events.aspx
The Orion String Quartet —Concert 1
Mannes Ensemble-in-Residence
Friday, September 25, 8:00 p.m.
Mannes Concert Hall, 150 West 85th Street
Admission: Orion Quartet tickets are free and must be picked up on the day of the concert starting at 6:00 p.m. at the security desk, one ticket per person. Seating begins at approximately 7:30 p.m.
Mannes Ensemble-in-Residence The Orion String Quartet, with violinists Daniel and Todd Phillips, violist Steven Tenenbom, and cellist Timothy Eddy, gained immediate attention in the classical music world when its founding members, each with distinguished solo and chamber music careers, formed the ensemble in 1987. They have been consistently praised for the fresh perspective and individuality they bring to performing a broad range of repertoire. In its residency at Mannes, the Orion Quartet presents four free concerts each year, in addition to working with student ensembles in a series of chamber music master classes. The program is TBA.
THE SCHNEIDER CONCERTS PARNAS/SERKIN TRIO–New York Debut
Sunday, October 11, 2009, 3:00 p.m.
The New School, Tishman Auditorium, 66 West 12th Street
Admission: 7-conncert subscription $82; 5-concert subscription $70.
Single concert $17.50; $15 seniors; $5 student stand-by. For more information and to obtain tickets, call 212.243.9937 or visit www.newschool.edu/concerts.
The Schneider Concerts Series celebrates its 40th anniversary with an opening concert featuring the world-renowned pianist Peter Serkin, who made his New York debut at The New School in 1959 at age 12. He returns to the Tishman Auditorium stage with gifted teenage artists Madalyn and Cicely Parnas, who, at ages 16 and 18 respectively, have been hailed by the New York Times for their “lush tones” and “pinpoint precision.” The Parnas/Serkin Trio performs works by Brahms, Schubert, and Bridge.
The Mannes Orchestra—Program 1
Thursday, October 15, 8:00 p.m.
Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center
65th Street and Broadway
Pick up free tickets at the Alice Tully Box Office, 212.671.4050
This concert will feature the Mannes Orchestra and David Hayes, Director of Orchestral and Conducting Studies, performing Vaughan Williams’s Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis, Debussy’s Nocturnes, and Brahms’s Symphony No. 4.
THE SCHNEIDER CONCERTS AT THE NEW SCHOOL: ZEMLINSKY QUARTET
Sunday, November 1, 2009, 2:00 p.m.
The New School, Tishman Auditorium, 66 West 12th Street
Admission: 7-conncert subscription $82; 5-concert subscription $70.
Single concert $17.50; $15 seniors; $5 student stand-by.
www.newschool.edu/concerts
Founded in 1994, the Zemlinsky Quartet has continued the deep Czech string quartet tradition. The ensemble received top prizes in the 2007 Banff International String Quartet competition, the 2005 Prague Spring International Music Competition, and the 2006 London International String Quartet Competition.The Zemlinsky Quartet will perform music of Haydn, Janáček, and Zemlinsky.
The Mannes Orchestra—Program 2
Wednesday, November 18, 8:00 p.m.
Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center
65th Street and Broadway
Pick up free tickets at the Alice Tully Box Office, 212.671.4050
This concert will feature the Mannes Orchestra with guest conductor JoAnn Falletta, Mannes alumna and Music Director of the Buffalo Philharmonic and Virginia Symphony, performing Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3 in D Minor with pianist Jialiang Wu (Mannes student and Concerto Competition winner), and Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique.
The Orion String Quartet—Concert 2
Mannes Ensemble-in-Residence
Thursday, December 3, 8:00 p.m.
Mannes Concert Hall, 150 West 85th Street
Admission: Orion Quartet tickets are free and must be picked up on the day of the concert starting at 6:00 p.m. at the security desk, one ticket per person. Seating begins at approximately 7:30 p.m.
Mannes Ensemble-in-Residence The Orion String Quartet, featuring violinists Daniel and Todd Phillips, violist Steven Tenenbom and cellist Timothy Eddy, gained immediate attention in the classical music world when its founding members, each with distinguished solo and chamber music careers, formed the ensemble in 1987. They have been consistently praised for the fresh perspective and individuality they bring to performing a broad range of repertoire. In its residency at Mannes, the Orion Quartet presents four free concerts each year, in addition to working with student ensembles in a series of chamber music master classes. The program is to be TBA.
THE SCHNEIDER CONCERTS AT THE NEW SCHOOL: TESSERA QUARTET
Sunday, December 13, 2009, 2:00 p.m.
The New School, Tishman Auditorium, 66 West 12th Street
Admission: 7-conncert subscription $82; 5-concert subscription $70.
Single concert $17.50; $15 seniors; $5 student stand-by.
www.newschool.edu/concerts
One of the most exciting chamber ensembles currently emerging on the concert scene, the Tessera Quartet has already created an energetic presence, captivating audiences with its glowing sound and bold interpretations. A compelling mosaic of four accomplished young soloists, the Tessera Quartet was formed under the guidance of the renowned Juilliard String Quartet in 2007. The Quartet will perform the music of Mendelssohn, Liebermann, and Sibelius.
COMING UP IN SPRING 2010
The Mannes Orchestra—performs at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center, in a program including J.S. Bach’s Orchestral Suite No. 1 in C major; Vivaldi’s Concerto for Bassoon and Orchestra in E minor with bassoonist Thomas Fleming (Concerto Competition winner); and Richard Strauss’s Ein Heldenleben. (February 4, 2010)
The Newman and Oltman Guitar Duo—Mannes Ensemble-in-Residence performs in a free concert at Mannes Concert Hall (February 5, 2010).
The Schneider Concerts at The New School: Carducci String Quartet (Sunday, January 17, 2010).
The Schneider Concerts at The New School: Borealis String Quartet (Sunday, February 28, 2010).
The Schneider Concerts at The New School: Highlights from Vermont (Sunday, March 7, 2010).
The Orion String Quartet—Mannes Ensemble-in-Residence (March 17, 2010).
The Mannes Orchestra—performs at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center in a program including Bartók’s Piano Concerto No. 3 with pianist Francesco Lecce-Chong (Concerto Competition winner); and Mahler’s Symphony No. 5 in C-Sharp Minor (April 6, 2010).
The Orion String Quartet—Mannes Ensemble-in-Residence (April 9, 2010).
The Schneider Concerts at The New School: Afiara String Quartet (Sunday, April 18, 2010).
2010 Contemporary Music Festival—CIRCE (Composer-in-Residence Chamber Ensemble) focusing on the music of John Musto (April 30, 2010).
2010 Contemporary Music Festival—Mannes Percussion Ensemble directed by James Baker (May 3, 2010).
Contemporary Music Festival—NewMusicMannes directed by Madeleine Shapiro, featuring solo and chamber works of new music (May 4, 2010).
2009 Contemporary Music Festival—Mannes Orchestra (May 5, 2010).
Mannes Opera’s annual production directed by Joseph Colaneri at Hunter College’s Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College (May 6 and May 7, 2010).
About Mannes College The New School for Music
Mannes College The New School for Music is a leading conservatory located in New York City. Founded in 1916, Mannes nurtures tomorrow’s musical leaders in an intimate, supportive community true to the values of classical music. Its eminent faculty and comprehensive curriculum teach musical artistry and impart deep knowledge of music and its structures. Mannes College’s connection to The New School and its location in New York City—just minutes from the world’s great concert halls and museums—offer an exceptional setting for musicians to grow into great artists. Mannes students are featured in more than 400 concerts produced by the school each year at its two concert halls and in venues throughout the New York metropolitan area. For over 90 years, the artistic ideals of David and Clara Mannes, the college’s founders, have sustained a vibrant international community of musicians whose diversity stretches across races, cultures, and ethnicities. For more information, visit www.mannes.newschool.edu.
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