Orpheus Chamber Orchestra with Isata Kanneh-Mason
Sun, Feb 21 · 2:00 PM GMU Center for the Arts
Program: Handel: Water Music , Suites Nos. 1 and 3 (selections) Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 27 in B-flat major Katie Jenkins: Elixir of Life , OCO Commission (for strings) Haydn: Symphony No. 91 in E-flat major The Orpheus Chamber Orchestra debuts at the Center for the Arts with an exhilarating program including returning audience favorite, “phenom” (S an Francisco Chronicle ) pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason. Celebrated for its conductorless performances and deeply collaborative artistry, Orpheus has spent more than 50 years bringing fresh energy and imagination to classical music through vibrant partnerships with guest artists. “Playing with perfect unanimity, their performances have polish and spirit and display an infectious love for making music” ( The New York Times ). British pianist Kanneh-Mason, an ECHO Rising Star and recipient of the coveted Leonard Bernstein Award, joins Orpheus for a masterful performance of Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 27. This performance is appropriate for all ages. Tickets: $70, $60, $45; half-price for youth through Grade 12 Run Time: approximately 110 minutes, plus intermission Sponsor : This performance is sponsored by Joyce Goche-Grimes.
