2024-25 Season
All concerts held at Good Shepherd-Faith Presbyterian Church
152 West 66th Street, New York, NY
Blue Buzz
Join the New Conductors Orchestra for Blue Buzz, a musical voyage through the breathtaking British and Nordic countryside. Immerse yourself in sounds both bold and ethereal, with repertoire that reflects themes of loss, transcendence, and joy.
Ralph Vaughan Williams Overture (from “The Wasps”)
Jennifer Higdon blue cathedral
Jean Sibelius Symphony No. 5 in E-flat major, Op. 82
Conducted by Maurice Cohn, Clancy Ellis, and Mark Powell
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The Wasps Overture of Vaughan Williams is a celebration of English rural life, featuring a buzzy opening that sets the stage for a series of contrasting themes, including a lively dance tune, a march and a pastoral melody, reflecting the serene majesty of the English countryside.
Jennifer Higdon’s blue cathedral explores themes of loss, journey and the symbolic nature of cathedrals as doorways between worlds. The work creates the sensation of contemplation and quiet peace, moving towards the feeling of celebration and ecstatic expansion of the soul.
The Fifth Symphony of Jean Sibelius evokes nature’s divine logic, the music flowing like a river calmly and then cascading, with this majestic work drawing on other inspirations from nature that reflected Sibelius’ connection with the Finnish landscape that was integral to his identity.
Blue Buzz
Join the New Conductors Orchestra for Blue Buzz, a musical voyage through the breathtaking British and Nordic countryside. Immerse yourself in sounds both bold and ethereal, with repertoire that reflects themes of loss, transcendence, and joy.
Ralph Vaughan Williams Overture (from “The Wasps”)
Jennifer Higdon blue cathedral
Jean Sibelius Symphony No. 5 in E-flat major, Op. 82
Conducted by Maurice Cohn, Clancy Ellis, and Mark Powell
-
The Wasps Overture of Vaughan Williams is a celebration of English rural life, featuring a buzzy opening that sets the stage for a series of contrasting themes, including a lively dance tune, a march and a pastoral melody, reflecting the serene majesty of the English countryside.
Jennifer Higdon’s blue cathedral explores themes of loss, journey and the symbolic nature of cathedrals as doorways between worlds. The work creates the sensation of contemplation and quiet peace, moving towards the feeling of celebration and ecstatic expansion of the soul.
The Fifth Symphony of Jean Sibelius evokes nature’s divine logic, the music flowing like a river calmly and then cascading, with this majestic work drawing on other inspirations from nature that reflected Sibelius’ connection with the Finnish landscape that was integral to his identity.
New Composers, New Conductors: 2025
Thea Musgrave Aurora
Howard Hanson Symphony No. 2
Katie Jenkins Awakening *
Jordan Jinosko Tales from the Aviary *+
Joel Toews Ra'ah *^
Yanchen Ye Xizi for Symphonic Orchestra *+
* Works by Winners of our “Call for Scores 2024-25”
+ NY State premiere
^ USA premiere
Conducted by Audrey J. Edelstein, Alicia Lieu, Jon Weber and Mark Powell
Learn more about our conductors and composers
Jordan Jinosko's "Tales from the Aviary," a lyrical, romantic, and soaring homage to the various species of birds threatened by our world’s changing climate; Yanchen Ye's "Xisi for Symphonic Orchestra," a reflection on the dedication of artists, who pour their souls into their work, striving for the fulfillment that comes from bringing their visions to life; Katie Jenkins' "Awakening", a musical tapestry that weaves together the rich and historical sound world of Wales and the vibrant energy of NYC; Joel Toews' "Ra'ah" ("To Be Seen"), conveying the presence of a guiding force that leads one safely through to the other side during challenging times and remains a source of comfort. NCO will also be performing Thea Musgrave's "Aurora", celebrating the full and joyous arrival of dawn, representing the potential and the musical burgeoning of young talent; and Howard Hanson's iconic American Symphony No. 2 ("Romantic"), known for its expansive, bold and cinematic melodies that range from sensuous and nostalgic to towering, monumental musical statements.
New Composers, New Conductors: 2025
Thea Musgrave Aurora
Howard Hanson Symphony No. 2
Katie Jenkins Awakening *
Jordan Jinosko Tales from the Aviary *+
Joel Toews Ra'ah *^
Yanchen Ye Xizi for Symphonic Orchestra *+
* Works by Winners of our “Call for Scores 2024-25”
+ NY State premiere
^ USA premiere
Conducted by Audrey J. Edelstein, Alicia Lieu, Jon Weber and Mark Powell
Learn more about our conductors and composers
Jordan Jinosko's "Tales from the Aviary," a lyrical, romantic, and soaring homage to the various species of birds threatened by our world’s changing climate; Yanchen Ye's "Xisi for Symphonic Orchestra," a reflection on the dedication of artists, who pour their souls into their work, striving for the fulfillment that comes from bringing their visions to life; Katie Jenkins' "Awakening", a musical tapestry that weaves together the rich and historical sound world of Wales and the vibrant energy of NYC; Joel Toews' "Ra'ah" ("To Be Seen"), conveying the presence of a guiding force that leads one safely through to the other side during challenging times and remains a source of comfort. NCO will also be performing Thea Musgrave's "Aurora", celebrating the full and joyous arrival of dawn, representing the potential and the musical burgeoning of young talent; and Howard Hanson's iconic American Symphony No. 2 ("Romantic"), known for its expansive, bold and cinematic melodies that range from sensuous and nostalgic to towering, monumental musical statements.
Orchestral Gems
Explore four ORCHESTRAL GEMS of the 20th and 21st centuries with NCO this Fall! Journey through an iconic film score and symphonic masterpieces depicting majesty, folklore, and adventure.
John Williams Jurassic Park Suite
Frank Ticheli Sanctuary
Maurice Ravel Mother Goose Suite
Paul Hindemith Symphony in Eb
Conducted by Georgia Markakis Mills, Luke Poeppel, and Mark Powell
Learn More about our artists!
Orchestral Gems
Explore four ORCHESTRAL GEMS of the 20th and 21st centuries with NCO this Fall! Journey through an iconic film score and symphonic masterpieces depicting majesty, folklore, and adventure.
John Williams Jurassic Park Suite
Frank Ticheli Sanctuary
Maurice Ravel Mother Goose Suite
Paul Hindemith Symphony in Eb
Conducted by Georgia Markakis Mills, Luke Poeppel, and Mark Powell
Learn More about our artists!
The New Conductors Orchestra's concerts are made possible in part by public funds from The New York State Council on the Arts, with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and by private funds from generous individuals.