Anna Thorvaldsdottir | Illumine
Antonio Vivaldi | Concerto No. 4 in F minor, Op. 8, RV 297, "Winter" (L'inverno)
The [uncertain] Four Seasons | “Autumn”
Antonio Vivaldi | Concerto No. 3 in F major, Op. 8, RV 293, "Autumn" (L'autunno)
Sufjan Stevens | Suite from Run Rabbit Run arr. Atkinson; 12. Year of the Boar
Antonio Vivaldi | Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 8, RV 315, "Summer" (L'estate)
Quinn Mason | Reflection on a Memorial for String Orchestra
Antonio Vivaldi | Concerto No. 1 in E major, Op. 8, RV 269, "Spring" (La primavera)
Caroline Shaw | Entr’acte adapted for string orchestra
Curated by Crier Michael Unterman
Vivaldi’s Four Seasons is a foundational work that has sparked the imagination of musicians and audiences for over 300 years. Through the lens of climate change A Far Cry intertwines this seminal work with newer pieces by an eclectic group of composers who are similarly drawn to the cyclical nature of time and its capability for renewal.
Hooray for Hollywood! Hollywood Hits brings audiences majestic and beautiful music from some of the world’s greatest films of all time. Experience the thrill of blockbuster movie themes from Gone with the Wind, The Magnificent Seven, Dr. Zhivago, Lawrence of Arabia, James Bond, Rocky, The Pink Panther, Moon River, Dances with Wolves, Ben Hur and many more. Your orchestra is the star of this memorable evening of iconic and beloved film music classics!
eke Fetrow, Conductor
Saturday March 29, 2025 8:00PM (7:15PM pre-concert conductor talk)
Sunday March 30, 2025 2:30PM
Leonard Bernstein | Candide Overture |
Jeff Beal | Commission Celebrating Concord 250 |
Wolfgang A. Mozart | Horn Concerto No. 3 Richard Sebring, French horn |
Richard Sebring | The White Cockade Richard Sebring, French horn |
John Philip Sousa | A Sousa Surprise! |
Florence Price | Symphony No. 3 |
Hooray for Hollywood! Hollywood Hits brings audiences majestic and beautiful music from some of the world’s greatest films of all time. Experience the thrill of blockbuster movie themes from Gone with the Wind, The Magnificent Seven, Dr. Zhivago, Lawrence of Arabia, James Bond, Rocky, The Pink Panther, Moon River, Dances with Wolves, Ben Hur and many more. Your orchestra is the star of this memorable evening of iconic and beloved film music classics!
Max Bruch: Violin Concerto
Lillian Arnold Mages, violin
Bohdana Frolyak: Symphony No. 2 – U.S. Premiere
Aaron Lewis, the Vermont-born powerhouse first found success with Staind–the 2000s-era hard rockers who injected meditative muscle into an era better known for mindless aggression. But while that band is still very much alive, it was never enough to satisfy Lewis’ creative drive. Embracing his roots to earn a rare second round of success, a series of solo Country projects have led to two No. 1 Billboard Country Album debuts–TOWN LINE (2011) and SINNER (2016)–plus a PLATINUM collab with heroes George Jones and Charlie Daniels (“Country Boy”), and a GOLD-certified Billboard No. 1 with “Am I The Only One” in 2021. Lewis’ 2022 solo album followed suit, with FRAYED AT BOTH ENDS emerging as the best-selling Country album in America but he never wrote songs for the stats. No matter the sonic setting, Lewis writes and sings to get his truth out and his latest album THE HILL (2024) is no different.
The country’s premier Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers tribute band. Established to let the fans of the late great Tom Petty continue to enjoy the live experience of TP & the HB’s. No other Tom Petty tribute band comes close to capturing the SOUND and emotions of Tom’s songs quite like the Breakers.
Unlike the vast amount of Tom Petty tributes who substitute visual mimicry for sound, the Breakers encompass the true unmistakable sound and execution of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers.
Ravel, Maurice – La Valse
Ravel, Maurice – Kaddish, from “Deux Mélodies Hébraiques”
Ullman, Viktor – Slavonic Rhapsody
Hailstork, Adolphus – Survive (Symphony No. 4)
Special guest:
Kenneth Radnofsky, alto saxophone
This concert’s composers all have different stories to tell, and our orchestra is grateful for the opportunity to perform these deep, meaningful, and introspective meditations. For example, Maurice Ravel’s moving work Kaddish includes a prayer for universal peace. Czech / Austrian composer Viktor Ullmann met his death in Auschwitz, but wrote in his journals, “By no means did we sit weeping on the banks of the waters of Babylon. Our endeavour with respect to arts was commensurate with our will to live.” His melodious Slavonic Rhapsody (1940), featuring guest soloist Kenneth Radnofsky on alto saxophone, is a testament to endurance in a turbulent time. And, in our closing work, Adolphus Hailstork’s recently completed Fourth Symphony, the composer asks us to consider the roots of American music and the evolution of civil rights.
Grab your favorite cap and get ready for baseball season with Casey at the Bat, a classic childhood tale that brings the excitement of America’s favorite pastime to life featuring narrator and former Boston Red Sox mascot Sean Going. Children and adults alike will love trying the instruments of the orchestra in our pre-concert instrument “petting zoo!”
Command Performance
This unique event delivers an unforgettable experience, showcasing the exceptional artistry and musical excellence of a rising internationally-acclaimed musician. Set in the beautiful and acoustically rich Old Ship Church, this concert will be intimate and inspiring.
Featuring:
Timothy Macri, ASO principal flute
Brendan Ryan, flute