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.

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

Drawn to the Music - The Planets

Drawn to the Music returns with an astronomical theme., featuring Gustav Holst's "The Planets". Students will create their own artistic impressions of the astronomical and mythological basis of this popular symphonic score. In addition, we will present another opportunity for the students to unleash their inner artist with interpretations of Mason Bates' "The B Sides", with its out of the world orchestration depicting space walks.