Early Music / Early Season 2009 at (Le) Poisson Rouge
photo by Marilyn Nichols
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Mozart, Divertimento for Strings, No.1 in D Major, K. 136
Recorded LIVE Friday, May 30, 2008 Ethical Culture Hall, New York City
The Gran Chacona (after Aranes), as performed by members of Sinfonia New York and by dancers Patricia Beaman and Carlos Fittante. Arrangement by Grant Herreid of Ex Umbris and choreography by Patricia Beaman and Carlos Fittante.
About Sinfonia New York
The orchestra was organized by two highly respected, longtime masters of period instruments: ‘cellist Christine Gummere and flutist Sandra Miller. Their mission is to create an ensemble that captures the energy and emotion of the best chamber music groups.
John Scott was selected as the orchestra’s conductor after soliciting opinions from working musicians and conversations with Mr. Scott. His experience as a conductor, choir master, and organist; his musical intelligence; and his demonstrated rapport with New York City’s period instrument artists made him a unanimous choice.
As audience development and outreach are among the key missions of Sinfonia New York and GEMS, Inc., a substantial number of tickets to most Sinfonia New York concerts will be made available at no charge, in addition to market-priced tickets.
Sinfonia New York, conducted by John Scott, music director at St. Thomas Church, made its debut at The Town Hall, 123 W. 43rd Street, on Monday, October 1st, 2007, at 8:00 PM.
The concert was presented by Music at Brooklyn Friends, a non-profit organization presenting free concerts in Brooklyn,NY, in cooperation with Gotham Early Music Scene.
Reviews of Sinfonia New York
Sinfonia New York Chamber Ensemble presented by Salon/Sanctuary Concerts A Pergolesi Offering, March 29, 2010. Read the review.
Sinfonia New York's "sold out" concert of The Art and Ecstasy of the Chaconne on May 26, 2009. Read the review.
October 16, 2008 American premiere of Franz Xaver Richter's "Missa in A." Read the review.
Sinfonia New York's concert at the New York Society for Ethical Culture on May 30, 2008 was reviewed in The New York Times! Read the review.
Sinfonia New York's debut concert at Town Hall on October 1, 2008. Read the review.
