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American Classical Orchestra Presents Haydn's L’isola disabitata
American Classical Orchestra on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at 8:00PM at Alice Tully Hall will present a semi-staged version, directed by Cynthia Edwards, of the rarely heard L’isola disabitata by Franz Josef Haydn. ACO presents this performance of ‘The Deserted Island’, a love story with libretto by Metastasio, about two couples stranded on a deserted island that draws the audience into the libretto with many superb arias and fanciful encounters. The concert will be conducted by Thomas Crawford.
Soloists will include Sherezade Panthaki, soprano, a rising star particularly in the field of early music; Sarah Brailey, who drew New York Times praise with her ‘radiant, liquid tone’ in her 2014 performance of John Zorn’s Holy Visions at the Metropolitan Museum of Art; Owen McIntosh, tenor, a young, stylistically diverse singer with performances that range from Monteverdi and Charpentier to Debussy and Britten with ensembles such as Boston Baroque and TENET; Timothy McDevitt, baritone, a Juilliard graduate with an active career in the U.S. and Europe from performances of standard and new repertoire that have garnered praise from Opera News, Le Monde, National Public Radio, and the New York Times.
The concert will be preceded by a Pre-Concert Lecture at 7:00PM by Maestro Thomas Crawford.
QUOTE BY MUSIC DIRECTOR THOMAS CRAWFORD
“Here is a condensed Haydn opera with fabulous arias on a par with Mozart's, orchestration superior to Mozart's, a libretto by the leading 18th century opera story teller, and a fairy tale ending. As I prepare the score for this almost-never heard music, I find myself asking 'what's not to love ?’'
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
THOMAS CRAWFORD, Conductor Thomas C. Crawford, Music Director and Founder of the American Classical Orchestra, is active in numerous musical disciplines as conductor, composer, and organist. As a conductor, Mr. Crawford is a champion of both historically accurate performance styles of the Baroque and Classical repertoire and of new American music. Mr. Crawford has attracted many outstanding artists, including Itzhak Perlman, Yo-Yo Ma, André Watts, Dawn Upshaw, Richard Goode, Victor Borge, Monica Huggett and Vladimir Feltsman. He is responsible for the American Classical Orchestra's numerous international recordings with such great artists as Malcolm Bilson and Keith Jarrett. He is also a composer in many idioms and has been especially prolific in vocal music. Mr. Crawford has been recognized for his teaching of children and adults through school programs and lectures.
ABOUT THE AMERICAN CLASSICAL ORCHESTRA
The American Classical Orchestra is an orchestra dedicated to performing music from the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries. As a period instrument ensemble, ACO’s mission is to present the music as the composers might have heard it in their time using instruments and techniques from when the music was written. The American Classical Orchestra strives to present historically-informed performances that add to the cultural landscape of NYC.
Founded by Music Director Thomas Crawford in 1984 as The Orchestra of the Old Fairfield Academy in Fairfield Connecticut, the American Classical Orchestra has been based in New York City since 2005. Since moving to New York City, ACO has established itself as the leading period instrument ensemble in the City. The American Classical Orchestra’s annual concert series, held largely at Alice Tully Hall in Lincoln Center, has garnered critical acclaim.
In 2001, the American Classical Orchestra was invited to perform at the Metropolitan Museum during an exhibition entitled Art and the Empire City: New York, 1825– 1861. The ACO presented two works premiered in New York during that time period. Additional highlights of ACO’s 30 years include appearing as part of the Lincoln Center Great Performers Series, a sold-out 25th Anniversary performance of the Beethoven 9th Symphony at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, and a staged a performance of Handel’s opera Alceste as part of the American Classical Orchestra’s survey of Handel’s work during Handelfest in 2014.
The American Classical Orchestra has numerous recordings with renowned artists such as Malcolm Bilson and R.J. Kelley. Among the works recorded by the American Classical Orchestra are the complete wind concerti by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (featuring ACO’s principal players as soloists), Mozart’s Symphony No. 14, K.144 and Mozart’s three Piano Concerti, K.107, with fortepianist Malcolm Bilson. In 2010, the American Classical Orchestra released a recording of Baroque oboe concerti with oboist Marc Schachman on the Centaur label.
The American Classical Orchestra is dedicated to the appreciation and understanding of classical music through educational programs. Through its in-school programs, family concert series, and community outreach programs the orchestra has inspired hundreds of thousands of young students and musicians. The ACO’s educational mission is to spread historically-informed performance practices to new generations and instill a love for the music of the Baroque, Classical and early Romantic periods. For this work, the American Classical Orchestra was awarded a National Endowment for the Arts grant and Early Music America prize. An unusual feature of ACO concerts is that Music Director Thomas Crawford gives the pre-concert lecture, giving the audience first-hand insights into the performance.
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets can be purchased on www.americanclassicalorchestra.org, lincolncenter.org or by calling Center Charge (212-721-6500) or by calling the Alice Tully Hall Box Office (212-671-4050) or in person at the Alice Tully Hall Box Office.
$85 Prime I, $60 Prime II, $45 Standard I, $25 Standard II and $15 Student (only at the Alice Tully Hall Box Office with proper student ID).
PROGRAM
Franz Josef Haydn
L’isola disabitata
Sherezade Panthaki, soprano
Sarah Brailey, soprano
Owen McIntosh, tenor
Timothy McDevitt, baritone
WEBSITE
www.americanclassicalorchestra.org
PRESS CONTACT
DAN DUTCHER PUBLIC RELATIONS, Dan Dutcher, 917- 566 -8413, dan@dandutcherpr.com
Soloists will include Sherezade Panthaki, soprano, a rising star particularly in the field of early music; Sarah Brailey, who drew New York Times praise with her ‘radiant, liquid tone’ in her 2014 performance of John Zorn’s Holy Visions at the Metropolitan Museum of Art; Owen McIntosh, tenor, a young, stylistically diverse singer with performances that range from Monteverdi and Charpentier to Debussy and Britten with ensembles such as Boston Baroque and TENET; Timothy McDevitt, baritone, a Juilliard graduate with an active career in the U.S. and Europe from performances of standard and new repertoire that have garnered praise from Opera News, Le Monde, National Public Radio, and the New York Times.
The concert will be preceded by a Pre-Concert Lecture at 7:00PM by Maestro Thomas Crawford.
QUOTE BY MUSIC DIRECTOR THOMAS CRAWFORD
“Here is a condensed Haydn opera with fabulous arias on a par with Mozart's, orchestration superior to Mozart's, a libretto by the leading 18th century opera story teller, and a fairy tale ending. As I prepare the score for this almost-never heard music, I find myself asking 'what's not to love ?’'
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
THOMAS CRAWFORD, Conductor Thomas C. Crawford, Music Director and Founder of the American Classical Orchestra, is active in numerous musical disciplines as conductor, composer, and organist. As a conductor, Mr. Crawford is a champion of both historically accurate performance styles of the Baroque and Classical repertoire and of new American music. Mr. Crawford has attracted many outstanding artists, including Itzhak Perlman, Yo-Yo Ma, André Watts, Dawn Upshaw, Richard Goode, Victor Borge, Monica Huggett and Vladimir Feltsman. He is responsible for the American Classical Orchestra's numerous international recordings with such great artists as Malcolm Bilson and Keith Jarrett. He is also a composer in many idioms and has been especially prolific in vocal music. Mr. Crawford has been recognized for his teaching of children and adults through school programs and lectures.
ABOUT THE AMERICAN CLASSICAL ORCHESTRA
The American Classical Orchestra is an orchestra dedicated to performing music from the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries. As a period instrument ensemble, ACO’s mission is to present the music as the composers might have heard it in their time using instruments and techniques from when the music was written. The American Classical Orchestra strives to present historically-informed performances that add to the cultural landscape of NYC.
Founded by Music Director Thomas Crawford in 1984 as The Orchestra of the Old Fairfield Academy in Fairfield Connecticut, the American Classical Orchestra has been based in New York City since 2005. Since moving to New York City, ACO has established itself as the leading period instrument ensemble in the City. The American Classical Orchestra’s annual concert series, held largely at Alice Tully Hall in Lincoln Center, has garnered critical acclaim.
In 2001, the American Classical Orchestra was invited to perform at the Metropolitan Museum during an exhibition entitled Art and the Empire City: New York, 1825– 1861. The ACO presented two works premiered in New York during that time period. Additional highlights of ACO’s 30 years include appearing as part of the Lincoln Center Great Performers Series, a sold-out 25th Anniversary performance of the Beethoven 9th Symphony at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, and a staged a performance of Handel’s opera Alceste as part of the American Classical Orchestra’s survey of Handel’s work during Handelfest in 2014.
The American Classical Orchestra has numerous recordings with renowned artists such as Malcolm Bilson and R.J. Kelley. Among the works recorded by the American Classical Orchestra are the complete wind concerti by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (featuring ACO’s principal players as soloists), Mozart’s Symphony No. 14, K.144 and Mozart’s three Piano Concerti, K.107, with fortepianist Malcolm Bilson. In 2010, the American Classical Orchestra released a recording of Baroque oboe concerti with oboist Marc Schachman on the Centaur label.
The American Classical Orchestra is dedicated to the appreciation and understanding of classical music through educational programs. Through its in-school programs, family concert series, and community outreach programs the orchestra has inspired hundreds of thousands of young students and musicians. The ACO’s educational mission is to spread historically-informed performance practices to new generations and instill a love for the music of the Baroque, Classical and early Romantic periods. For this work, the American Classical Orchestra was awarded a National Endowment for the Arts grant and Early Music America prize. An unusual feature of ACO concerts is that Music Director Thomas Crawford gives the pre-concert lecture, giving the audience first-hand insights into the performance.
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets can be purchased on www.americanclassicalorchestra.org, lincolncenter.org or by calling Center Charge (212-721-6500) or by calling the Alice Tully Hall Box Office (212-671-4050) or in person at the Alice Tully Hall Box Office.
$85 Prime I, $60 Prime II, $45 Standard I, $25 Standard II and $15 Student (only at the Alice Tully Hall Box Office with proper student ID).
PROGRAM
Franz Josef Haydn
L’isola disabitata
Sherezade Panthaki, soprano
Sarah Brailey, soprano
Owen McIntosh, tenor
Timothy McDevitt, baritone
WEBSITE
www.americanclassicalorchestra.org
PRESS CONTACT
DAN DUTCHER PUBLIC RELATIONS, Dan Dutcher, 917- 566 -8413, dan@dandutcherpr.com
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