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MusicaNova Orchestra Sets 2016-17 Season
By: BWW News Desk Aug. 12, 2016
MusicaNova Orchestra announces its robust schedule of performances for the upcoming 2016/17 season. Known for tackling novel repertoire, MusicaNova has planned a wide variety of offerings highlighted by its Orchestra Concert Series which explores the classical origins and similarities between several music genres.
The MusicaNova Season also includes an extensive schedule of recitals with top young artists in the Valley as well as free community concerts with a wide range of artists, from the Dry River Yacht Club, to the Sonoran Marimba Band. Tickets to MusicaNova performances are on sale now at www.musicanovaaz.com. Youth (18 and under) are admitted free with a paying adult.
Led by Music Director Warren Cohen, MusicaNova Orchestra is comprised of accomplished and gifted professional musicians in Phoenix. Since its inception in 2003, the Orchestra has received accolades from the cities of Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe for its performances and community partnerships to expand the awareness and appreciation of classical music.
For more information about MusicaNova visit www.musicanovaaz.com.
AUGUST 2016
Collaborative Concert Alex Dergal - Clarinet
August 21, 2016 at 3:00 pm
Tickets: Free, Donations Accepted
Former MNO Young Artist Alex Dergal, performs a free recital of sonatas by Bernstein, Messiaen and Brahms with collaborative pianist, Jeremy Peterman.
SEPTEMBER 2016
Young Artist Concert T.J. Torrence, guitar and Viveca Lawrie, trumpet
September 24, 2016 at 4:00 pm
Tickets: $10 - $15
Two incredible young artists open the MNO Young Artists Series with T.J. Torrence on classical guitar, and Viveca Lawrie on trumpet.
OCTOBER 2016Collaborative Concert The Sonoran Marimba Band
October 9, 2016 at 3:00 pm
Tickets: Free, Donations Accepted Scottsdale Presbyterian Church, 3421 North Hayden Road Scottsdale, AZ 85251 www.musicanovaaz.com
Led by Dr. Doug Nottingham, this 5-piece band comes to Scottsdale for a delightful free concert, showcasing the versatility and melodies of the marimba, the Guatemalan instrument with deep Latin American and African roots.
Young Artist Concert Ryan Grieser, violist and Jessica Zhang, piano
October 29, 2016 at 4:00 pm
Tickets: $10 - $15
17-year old violist Ryan Grieser will stun audiences with his skill as he performs in recital, along with 14-year old Jessica Zhang on piano.
Orchestra Concert Seven Nation Riff
October 30, 2016 at 4:00 pm
Tickets: $15-$20 Central United Methodist Church 1875 N. Central Ave Phoenix AZ 85004 www.musicanovaaz.com
The MusicaNova Orchestra plays Anton Bruckner's Symphony No. 5 (Jack White's inspiration for The White Stripes hit, Seven Nation Army), the world premiere of a work by a MusicaNova Orchestra Composition Fellow, and a special Dia de los Muertos work. In collaboration with student-musicians from Tempe high schools.
NOVEMBER 2016Collaborative Concert Dry River Yacht Club
November 20, 2016 at 3:00 pm
Tickets: Free, Donations Accepted Scottsdale Presbyterian Church, 3421 North Hayden Road Scottsdale, AZ 85251 www.musicanovaaz.com
Dry River Yacht Clubs is an all-acoustic symphony indie rock band. They are known for mixing together an assortment of musical references and high energy execution to create a sound that's eclectic and entirely their own. Songwriting in DRYC is a collaborative effort - every member contributes his or her personal style, and together they build and refine each song until it's ready to share with the world.
JANUARY 2017Young Artist Concert Marina Tiffany and Hannah Guan, harp and Lawrence Wen and Asuka Firdaus, piano
January 21, 2017 at 4:00 pm
Tickets: $10 - $15 Arizona Piano Company 4134 E. Wood St #200 Phoenix, AZ 85040 www.musicanovaaz.com
High school harpists Mariana Tiffany and Hanna Guan join together on harp for a heavenly afternoon recital. They will perform along with the incredible phenoms, 10-year old Lawrence Wen and 12-year old Asuka Firdaus on piano.
Orchestra Concert R. Carlos Nakai and the MusicaNova Orchestra
January 28, 2017 at 3:00 pm
Tickets: $20-$25 Scottsdale Presbyterian Church 3421 N. Hayden Road Scottsdale, AZ 85251 www.musicanovaaz.com
Grammy-winning flautist R. Carlos Nakai joins MusicaNova to play Spirit Horses for Native American Flute and Chamber Orchestra by James DeMars, along with other distinctively American works and a world premiere from a MusicaNova Composition Fellow.
Orchestra Concert R. Carlos Nakai and the MusicaNova Orchestra
January 29, 2017 at 4:00 pm
Tickets: $20-$25 Central United Methodist Church 1875 N. Central Ave Phoenix, AZ 85004 www.musicanovaaz.com
Grammy-winning flautist R. Carlos Nakai joins MusicaNova to play Spirit Horses for Native American Flute and Chamber Orchestra by James DeMars, along with other distinctively American works and a world premiere from a MusicaNova Composition Fellow.
FEBRUARY 2017
Collaborative Concert MusicaNova Chamber Orchestra
February 19, 2017 at 3:00 pm
Tickets: Free, Donations Accepted
MusicaNova Chamber Orchestra performs a wonderful afternoon concert including Bach's Double Concerto in C minor, Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 9, "Jeunehomme" and a special appearance by the Harmony Project Phoenix Ensemble. Featuring Joy Pan and Lan Qui, violin soloists and Jessica Zhang, on piano.
MARCH 2017Collaborative Concert MusicaNova Flute Ensemble
March 5, 2017 at 3:00 pm
Tickets: Free, Donations Accepted Scottsdale Presbyterian Church, 3421 North Hayden Road Scottsdale, AZ 85251 www.musicanovaaz.com
Four members of MusicaNova's talented flute section take the audience on a rich journey through America's musical tradition. With collaborative pianist Jeremy Peterman, this free Scottsdale concert will be a highlight of the season.
Young Artist Concert Barrett Yueh, flute and Vivian Zhao, piano
March 25, 2107 at 4:00 pm
Tickets: $10 - $15 Arizona Piano Company 4134 E. Wood St #200 Phoenix, AZ 85040 www.musicanovaaz.com
Teenaged flautist Barrett Yueh exhibits her astonishing skill as she performs in recital, along with 14-year old sensation, Vivian Zhao, on piano.
APRIL 2017Collaborative Concert Traditional China
April 2, 2017 at 3:00 pm
Tickets: Free, Donations Accepted Scottsdale Presbyterian Church, 3421 North Hayden Road Scottsdale, AZ 85251 www.musicanovaaz.com
Traditional China is a fascinating concert and cultural event, featuring music performed on ancient Chinese instruments dating back 8,000 years.
Orchestra Concert The Intangible Heritage - Mariachi Inspired Symphonic Music
April 23, 2017 at 4:00 pm
Tickets: $15-$20 Central United Methodist Church 1875 N. Central Ave Phoenix, AZ 85004 www.musicanovaaz.com
Symphonic music inspired by the Mariachi heritage. In collaboration with student-musicians from Tempe high schools, with the world premiere of How to Restart by MusicaNova Composition Fellow Julie Hill from the Manhattan School of Music, and the Corazón de Phoenix and Tempe High School Mariachi Ensembles.
MAY 2017Young Artist Concert Allen Pan, violin and Alex Tam, piano
May 20, 2017 at 4:00 pm
Tickets: $10 - $15
Arizona Piano Company, 4134 E. Wood St #200, Phoenix, AZ 85040 www.musicanovaaz.com
Allen Pan, an incredible 14-year old violinist from Desert Vista High School concludes MusicaNova's Young Artist Concert series as he performs in recital. He is joined by Alex Tam, a 14-year old student at Phoenix Country Day School, who will perform on piano.
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