Concerts
Mimesis: Musical Representations
Art, poetry, philosophy, and even the stars—as represented in music. Van Gogh, Nietzsche, Paul Klee, and others inspired these works. Leon Botstein shares the stories behind the music in a lively 30-minute Conductor’s Notes Q&A at 7 PM in Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage. Free for all ticket holders. GUNTHER SCHULLER 7 Studies on Themes of…
Read MoreEuryanthe
In collaboration with Bard’s Fisher Center, ASO Online illuminates the work of German Romantic composer Carl Maria von Weber, featuring his Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Op. 1 and Bard SummerScape Opera: Euryanthe. Carl Maria von Weber’s short life was marked by many lows—frequent illnesses, an arrest on embezzlement and other charges—but he also…
Read MoreAmerican Variations: Perle at 100
Friday, May 29, 2015 Conductor’s Notes Q&A at 7 PM Concert 8 PM—10:05 PM Carnegie Hall (Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage) PROGRAM George Perle – Adagio William Schuman – New England Triptych Aaron Copland – Orchestral Variations George Perle – Transcendental Modulations Lukas Foss – Baroque Variations ARTISTS Leon Botstein, conductor All artists subject to change. CONCERT…
Read MoreJanáček’s Sinfonietta
Originally titled the “Military Sinfonietta” and dedicated “to the Czechoslovak Armed Forces,” this brassy fanfare depicts scenes from Janáček’s home city of Brno following the announcement of Czech independence. Leon Botstein and the ASO tell you the story of its creation, perform the work, and answer audience questions.
Read MoreMusic U.
In a country without kings and courts, universities have served as the patrons for many of America’s greatest composers. Five Ivy League composers are featured in this concert. Maestro Leon Botstein shares the stories behind the music in a lively 30-minute Conductor’s Notes Q&A at 1 PM in Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage. Free for all ticket…
Read MoreOpus Posthumous
Thursday, March 26, 2015 Conductor’s Notes Q&A at 7 PM Concert 8 PM—10:10 PM Carnegie Hall (Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage) PROGRAM Franz Schubert – Overture from Claudine von Villa Bella Anton Bruckner – Symphony No. 00 Antonín Dvořák – Symphony No. 1 ARTISTS Leon Botstein, conductor CONCERT NOTES Reception and Reputation by Leon Botstein Franz Schubert,…
Read MoreMona Lisa
Friday, February 20, 2015 Conductor’s Notes Q&A at 7 PM Concert 8 PM—10:20 PM Carnegie Hall (Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage) PROGRAM Max von Schillings – Mona Lisa (sung in German) English translations will be provided in the concert program CONCERT NOTES The Stolen Smile by Leon Botstein Max von Schillings, Mona Lisa by Walter Frisch A…
Read MoreTchaikovsky’s 4th Symphony
Sunday, February 8, 2015 Discussion/Performance/Q&A 4 PM—6:30 PM Peter Norton Symphony Space PROGRAM Pyotr Il’yich Tchaikovsky – Symphony No. 4 ARTISTS Leon Botstein, conductor Elliott Forrest, host Hard reality. Swiftly passing dreams. Visions of happiness. This is how Tchaikovsky described his alternately defiant and joyous fourth symphony, written during a tumultuous period in his life.…
Read MoreThe Long Christmas Dinner
Holiday Opera! Friday, December 19, 2014 8 PM—10 PM Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center PROGRAM Thornton Wilder – The Long Christmas Dinner (one-act play) Paul Hindemith – The Long Christmas Dinner (one-act opera, libretto by Thornton Wilder, sung in English) Read the Playbill for this program. (©Playbill, Inc.) CONCERT NOTES Thornton Wilder and Music—A Note…
Read MoreRequiem for the 20th Century
Wednesday, December 10, 2014 Conductor’s Notes Q&A at 7 PM Concert 8 PM—10:10 PM Carnegie Hall (Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage) PROGRAM Ralph Vaughan Williams – Symphony No. 6 György Ligeti – Requiem (N.Y. Premiere of full piece, sung in Latin) Alfred Schnittke – Nagasaki (U.S. Premiere, sung in Russian) English translations will be provided in the…
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