Press Release: Modesto Symphony Orchestra to Present Virtual Recital August 26
MODESTO, CA - The Modesto Symphony Orchestra (MSO) will present a virtual recital featuring MSO Concertmaster Dan Flanagan and hosted by Associate Conductor Ryan Murray on Wednesday, August 26 at 7:00 pm. The live performance will feature a variety of works for violin by Bach and Strauss and will also feature some of Flanagan’s own compositions.
MODESTO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Contact:
Caroline Nickel
cnickel@modestosymphony.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE / AUGUST 13, 2020
(From left to right: MSO Associate Conductor Ryan Murray, violinist Dan Flanagan)
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Modesto Symphony Orchestra to Present Virtual Recital August 26
Dan Flanagan in Recital, hosted by Ryan Murray
MODESTO, CA - The Modesto Symphony Orchestra (MSO) will present a virtual recital featuring MSO Concertmaster Dan Flanagan and hosted by Associate Conductor Ryan Murray on Wednesday, August 26 at 7:00 pm. The live performance will feature a variety of works for violin by Bach and Strauss and will also feature some of Flanagan’s own compositions.
This will be the second free virtual event that the MSO has presented since being offstage due to the current pandemic. This recital, along with future virtual events, will be shown live on the MSO’s YouTube channel, and a recording will be available to watch at ModestoSymphony.org. The MSO’s virtual events are free of charge to help bring music to everyone in the community.
“We are excited to feature our Concertmaster Dan Flanagan in this month’s recital,” said Caroline Nickel, President and CEO of the Modesto Symphony Orchestra. “Last month’s recital was a great reminder of how music can connect us all, even if it’s through a virtual setting. We can’t wait to hear Dan again after all these months and he’s really looking forward to playing for an audience and reconnecting with the community.”
MODESTO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, MSO at Home: Dan Flanagan in Recital
Hosted by Ryan Murray
Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at 7:00 pm on the Modesto Symphony’s YouTube channel
Dan Flanagan, violin
Ryan Murray, host
PROGRAM
Johann Sebastian Bach
Violin Sonata No. 2 in A Minor, BWV 1003, Andante and Allegro
Catherine Neville
Danses
Traditional
Various Fiddle Selections
Richard Strauss
Daphne-Etude in G Major, AV 141
Dan Flanagan
An Animated Street in Autumn*
*World Premiere
Streaming for free on the Modesto Symphony’s YouTube channel - Click here for the direct link
A recording of the virtual recital will be available from the same link following the performance.
This virtual performance is free to all and supported in part by John & Nhan Dequine.
Artist Biographies
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The Modesto Symphony Orchestra is a Resident Company of The Gallo Center for the Arts
Press Release: Modesto Symphony Orchestra to Present Virtual Recital July 22
MODESTO, CA - The Modesto Symphony Orchestra (MSO) will present their first virtual recital featuring MSO pianist John Hillebrandt and hosted by Associate Conductor Ryan Murray on Wednesday, July 22 at 7:00 pm. The live performance will feature works by Ravel and Chopin and will conclude with one of Hillebrandt’s compositions, Nocturne.
MODESTO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Contact:
Erin Nishimori
enishimori@modestosymphony.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE / JULY 10, 2020
(From left to right: MSO Associate Conductor Ryan Murray, John Hillebrandt)
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Modesto Symphony Orchestra to Present Virtual Recital July 22
John Hillebrandt in Recital, hosted by Ryan Murray
MODESTO, CA - The Modesto Symphony Orchestra (MSO) will present their first virtual recital featuring MSO pianist John Hillebrandt and hosted by Associate Conductor Ryan Murray on Wednesday, July 22 at 7:00 pm. The live performance will feature works by Ravel and Chopin and will conclude with one of Hillebrandt’s compositions, Nocturne.
The MSO is planning to have a virtual event each month while they remain offstage due to the current pandemic. This first virtual recital will be shown live on the MSO’s YouTube channel. The MSO’s virtual events will be free of charge to help bring music to everyone in the community.
“We certainly miss performing, but most of all we miss connecting with our community,” said Caroline Nickel, President and CEO of the Modesto Symphony Orchestra. “We’re making our virtual events free to all as a way to make classical music more accessible to the community. This is a hard time for everyone and we want to help by creating a digital space where we can gather, reconnect, and enjoy music.”
MODESTO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, MSO at Home: John Hillebrandt in Recital
Hosted by Ryan Murray
Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at 7:00 pm on the Modesto Symphony’s YouTube channel
Ryan Murray, host
John Hillebrandt, piano
PROGRAM
Ravel: Jeux d’eau (Fountains)
Chopin: Ballade No. 4 in F Minor, Op. 52
Hillebrandt: Nocturne
Streaming for free on the Modesto Symphony’s YouTube channel - Click here for the direct link
A recording of the virtual recital will be available from the same link following the performance.
This virtual performance is free to all and supported in part by Caroline Nickel & Tony Vlcek
Artist Biographies
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The Modesto Symphony Orchestra is a Resident Company of The Gallo Center for the Arts
Press Release: Modesto Symphony Orchestra Cancel or Postpones All Concerts Through May 2, 2020
MODESTO, CA - The Modesto Symphony Orchestra (MSO) has cancelled or rescheduled all concerts through May 2, 2020 due to the COVID-19 virus and the continuation of the state’s shelter in place mandate. All ticket holders will be contacted directly with ticketing options. The MSO is posting regular updates on their COVID-19 plans at ModestoSymphony.org/mso-health-safety.
MODESTO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
David Lockington, Music Director
Contact:
Caroline Nickel
(209) 523-4156 ext. 103
cnickel@modestosymphony.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE / April 3, 2020
MODESTO, CA - The Modesto Symphony Orchestra (MSO) has cancelled or rescheduled all concerts through May 2, 2020 due to the COVID-19 virus and the continuation of the state’s shelter in place mandate. All ticket holders will be contacted directly with ticketing options. The MSO is posting regular updates on their COVID-19 plans at ModestoSymphony.org/mso-health-safety.
“The health and safety of our community—our patrons, musicians, staff and volunteers—is always of the utmost importance to us.” said Caroline Nickel, President and CEO of the Modesto Symphony Orchestra. “We are deeply saddened that we can’t be on stage at this time, but we look forward to performing again hopefully soon. We are grateful for everyone’s understanding and ongoing support during this unprecedented time.”
The following concert has been rescheduled:
May 2: Modesto Symphony Youth Orchestra Season Finale Concert - Rescheduled for May 30
The following concerts have been cancelled:
April 3 & 4: Mozart & Mendelssohn
May 1 & 2: Carmina Burana
For the time being, the May 29 & 30: Cirque de la Symphonie concerts are still taking place as originally planned. The MSO is continuing to closely monitor updates and the recommended guidance from public health experts and will send regular email updates regarding our COVID-19 plans. All updates will also be posted on the MSO website and social media.
The following options are available for those who have already purchased tickets to a cancelled concert:
Donate the cost of the ticket(s) back to the MSO. This is a tax-deductible donation and helps sustain the future of the MSO so that we may continue to provide music to the community and provide support to our orchestra musicians who have also been financially impacted.
Exchange for one of our Cirque de la Symphonie performances. Ticket buyers may exchange their tickets for one of the Cirque de la Symphonie performances either on Friday, May 29 at 7:30 pm or Saturday, May 30, 2020 at 7:30 pm.
Receive a ticket voucher for a future MSO performance. Return your tickets for a voucher that may be used toward an MSO Classics concert in the 2020/21 season.
Receive a refund. You may request a refund for the value of the ticket(s)
All Mozart & Mendelssohn ticket changes must be made by April 15, 2020.
All Carmina Burana ticket changes must be made by May 1, 2020.
Ticket holders are encouraged to consider donating the cost of their ticket back to the Modesto Symphony Orchestra to help us stay strong in this challenging time. This is a tax-deductible donation and helps sustain the future of the MSO so that we may continue to provide music to the community and provide support to our orchestra musicians who have also been financially impacted.
For assistance, please call the MSO office at 209.523.4156 or email info@modestosymphony.org. We apologize for the inconvenience, and look forward to sharing music with the community soon.
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The DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton is the official hotel of the MSO
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Press Release: Modesto Symphony Orchestra Performs Mozart & Mendelssohn on April 3 & 4
MODESTO, CA - The Modesto Symphony Orchestra (MSO) led by Music Director David Lockington, will perform Mozart’s Overture to the Magic Flute and Sinfonia Concertante for Violin & Viola on Friday, April 3 and Saturday, April 4 at 7:30 pm at the Gallo Center for the Arts. The evening’s program will conclude with Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 4 (Italian).
Modesto Symphony Orchestra Performs Mozart & Mendelssohn on April 3 & 4
Annelle Gregory to replace violinist Adé Williams due to injury
All Stanislaus County Honor Band, Orchestra, and Choir students invited to attend free of charge
MODESTO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
David Lockington, Music Director
Contact:
Caroline Nickel
(209) 523-4156 ext. 103
cnickel@modestosymphony.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE / March 5, 2020
(From left to right: MSO Music Director David Lockington, Annelle Gregory, Juan-Miguel Hernandez)
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MODESTO, CA - The Modesto Symphony Orchestra (MSO) led by Music Director David Lockington, will perform Mozart’s Overture to the Magic Flute and Sinfonia Concertante for Violin & Viola on Friday, April 3 and Saturday, April 4 at 7:30 pm at the Gallo Center for the Arts. The evening’s program will conclude with Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 4 (Italian).
Guest artists, Adé Williams and Juan-Miguel Hernandez, were set to perform the Sinfonia Concertante, though Williams regrettably withdrew from the performances due to an injury. The MSO is pleased to announce that Annelle Gregory will be stepping in to perform with Hernandez on the piece. Williams, Hernandez, Gregory, and November’s guest artist, Gabriel Martins, are all alumni and winners of the Sphinx Competition. The Sphinx Organization is dedicated to transforming lives through the power of diversity in the arts. The MSO strongly aligns and believes in that mission as it looks to encourage diversity in the field.
Additionally, the MSO has invited nearly 550 students that participated in the Stanislaus County Music Educators Association Junior High & High School Music Festival this past January to attend the April 4th concert for free. This is the second year the MSO has invited local student’s to attend a concert for free as part of its Youth Education Outreach programs.
“Adé Williams unfortunately had to withdraw from the performance, but we’re excited to have another Sphinx alum, Annelle Gregory, join us,” said Caroline Nickel, President and CEO of the Modesto Symphony Orchestra. “The Sphinx Organization aims to transform lives through the power of diversity in the arts and the MSO very strongly believes in that mission. With the Gregory and Hernandez performing on this concert, we thought this was also a great opportunity to invite some of our community’s young musicians join us. These local students have shown that they’re passionate about music and we wanted to support and share an evening of music with them.”
About the Concert
Mozart & Mendelssohn
A Symphonic Tour of Europe
Friday, April 3, 2020, 7:30 pm*
Saturday, April 4, 2020, 7:30 pm*
*Please note the new 7:30pm start time
Conductor & Performers:
David Lockington, conductor
Annelle Gregory, violin
Juan-Miguel Hernandez, viola
Modesto Symphony Orchestra
Program:
Mozart: Overture to the Magic Flute
Mozart: Sinfonia Concertante for Violin & Viola
Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 4 (Italian)
Additional Events:
PRE-CONCERT TALK:
Enjoy a pre-concert talk from stage at 6:30 pm. Free to all concert ticket holders.
Tickets:
Pricing: $19 / 39 / 54 / 71 / 94
Tickets available online at ModestoSymphony.org or through the Gallo Center for the Arts Ticket Office at (209) 338-2100.
$12 student tickets available from the Ticket Office with a valid student ID.
Groups of 10+ receive a 15% discount on tickets. Call (209) 338-5064 for more information.
GCA TICKET OFFICE HOURS:
Monday through Friday 10 am - 6 pm and Saturday 12 pm - 6 pm
www.galloarts.org
Where:
Gallo Center for the Arts
Mary Stuart Rogers Theater
1000 I Street, Modesto, 95354
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The Modesto Symphony Orchestra is a Resident Company of The Gallo Center for the Arts
The DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton is the official hotel of the MSO
Media Sponsor: iHeart Media & SUNNY102.3
Press Release: Modesto Symphony Orchestra Celebrates the Hollywood Film Musical
February 2020 - The Modesto Symphony Orchestra (MSO) will perform That’s Entertainment! on Friday, March 6, 2020 at 7:30pm at the Gallo Center for the Arts. Returning to Modesto for the first time in seven years, guest conductor Lucas Waldin will lead the MSO through some of the best movie musicals like West Side Story, Chicago, and Les Misérables.
Modesto Symphony Orchestra Celebrates the Hollywood Film Musical
MODESTO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
David Lockington, Music Director
Contact:
Caroline Nickel
(209) 523-4156 ext. 103
cnickel@modestosymphony.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(Pictured from left to right: Guest Conductor Lucas Waldin, Waldin conducting MSO in 2013) Click to download hi-res images.
February 2020 - The Modesto Symphony Orchestra (MSO) will perform That’s Entertainment! on Friday, March 6, 2020 at 7:30pm at the Gallo Center for the Arts. Returning to Modesto for the first time in seven years, guest conductor Lucas Waldin will lead the MSO through some of the best movie musicals like West Side Story, Chicago, and Les Misérables.
“We are excited for Lucas Waldin to return to Modesto to lead the MSO through some of the most iconic movie musicals,” said Caroline Nickel, President & CEO of the Modesto Symphony Orchestra Association. “Our audience really enjoyed Waldin when he was here in 2013 and he’s excited to return. His musical selections will remind you of the remarkable performances by Audrey Hepburn and Gene Kelly to Hugh Jackman and Catherine Zeta-Jones.”
Who:
Lucas Waldin, guest conductor
Modesto Symphony Orchestra
Program
Program to include selections from the following musicals:
An American in Paris
Chicago
Funny Face
Les Misérables
My Fair Lady
Oklahoma!
The Producers
West Side Story
and more!
When:
Friday, March 6, 2020
7:30 pm*
*Please note the new 7:30pm start time
Where:
Gallo Center for the Arts
Mary Stuart Rogers Theater
1000 I Street, Modesto, 95354
Tickets:
Pricing: $ 39 / 54 / 71 / 94
Tickets are available from $39 through the Gallo Center for the Arts Ticket Office at (209) 338-2100.
Group Prices available: Groups of 10+ receive a 15% discount on tickets. Call (209) 338-5064 for more information.
GCA TICKET OFFICE HOURS:
Monday through Friday 10 am - 6 pm and Saturday 12 pm - 6 pm
www.galloarts.org
Tickets also available online at www.modestosymphony.org
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The Modesto Symphony Orchestra is a Resident Company of The Gallo Center for the Arts
The DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton is the official hotel of the MSO.
Media Sponsor: iHeart Media & SUNNY102.3