Sara Albertelli, Engagement & Communications Manager, speaks with N’Kenge about an upcoming performance featuring the music of Whitney Houston, community involvement, and more! Read a recap of the interview and watch clips of the video below, or watch the entire interview video on our YouTube channel. History with the Jacksonville Symphony | What is it like working with the Jacksonville … Read More
New Concertmaster: Adelya Nartadjieva
New Concertmaster: Adelya Nartadjieva The Jacksonville Symphony Names Internationally Acclaimed Violinist Adelya Nartadjieva Concertmaster Jacksonville, FL: The Jacksonville Symphony is delighted to announce Adelya Nartadjieva as its new concertmaster beginning with the 2022/23 season. Most recently, Nartadjieva has performed at Carnegie Hall, Seoul Arts Center and ElbPhilharmonie. She has won international competitions in Singapore, United States, Greece, Russia, and Uzbekistan; … Read More
Program Notes: Mozart’s Groundbreaker
Tarik O’Regan Raï (2006) Born 1 January 1971 in London U.S. PREMIERE Tarik O’Regan is a biracial Englishman with an Algerian mother Educated in London, he has taught at many prominent American universities Currently based in Northern California, he is a Visiting Artist at Stanford O’Regan’s music reflects British rock, American jazz, and North African folk music Of 43 recordings … Read More
Performance Review: Appalachian Spring
Performance Review: Appalachian Spring The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra presented “Appalachian Spring” this weekend, a program consisting of three works by American composers directed by Associate Conductor Gonzalo Farias. Just before beginning the concert Mr. Farias led the orchestra in the Ukrainian national anthem as a sign of support for the Ukrainian people in light of the events currently unfolding there. … Read More
Composer Highlight: Carlos Simon
Digital Marketing Manager Nicholas V. Hall shares what he believes to be an important part of orchestral repertoire: new music with living composers. By speaking directly to the artists of today, we learn what it means to be a living composer. Composer Highlight: Carlos Simon “Define your own success.” “New Music” is not something often associated with symphonic orchestral performances. … Read More
Nickel for Your Thoughts: An All American Program
In his own words, Vice President & Artistic Administrator Tony Nickle shares what he believes to be the high points of the program, “Appalachian Spring,” but with a little edge and humor for good measure. An All-American Program “…embracing the wonderfully unique aspects that give people a sense of common identity.“ It’s been a shocking and tragic week on the … Read More
Review: Beethoven to Brahms
Review: Beethoven to Brahms The Florida Blue Classical Series presented “Beethoven to Brahms” this weekend, a program consisting of two well-loved Germanic masterpieces led by Guest Conductor Markus Stenz. Beethoven’s “Leonore Overture No. 3” The program opened with Ludwig van Beethoven’s “Leonore Overture No. 3,” which was rendered with lyricism and zest. From the very opening bars it was clear … Read More
Nickel for Your Thoughts: Beethoven to Brahms
In his own words, Vice President & Artistic Administrator Tony Nickle shares what he believes to be the high points of the program, “Beethoven to Brahms,” but with a little edge and humor for good measure. Beethoven to Brahms “Over the course of nine symphonies he fundamentally shaped the landscape of what would come after.“ I’m about to go down … Read More
Composer Highlight: Jesse Monkman
Digital Marketing Manager Nicholas V. Hall shares what he believes to be an important part of orchestral repertoire: new music with living composers. By speaking directly to the artists of today, we learn what it means to be a living composer. Composer Highlight: Jesse Monkman “Write what connects to you personally. That will be your most authentic musical contribution.” “New … Read More
Program Notes: Appalachian Spring
Suite from Appalachian Spring Aaron Copland Born 14 November, 1900 in Brooklyn, New York Died 2 December, 1990 in North Tarrytown, New York For most of the 20th century, Aaron Copland was widely regarded as the Dean of American composers A native of Brooklyn, he studied with the eminent pedagogue Nadia Boulanger in Fontainebleau, France He was one of the … Read More