Press Release: Modesto Symphony Youth Orchestra To Present Virtual Concert March 18
MODESTO, CA - The Modesto Symphony Youth Orchestra (MSYO), led by Music Director Ryan Murray, will stream their virtual Spring Concert on Thursday, March 18 at 7:00 pm on the Modesto Symphony YouTube channel. The virtual concert will feature both MSYO orchestras performing movements from Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 and Dvořák’s “New World” Symphony as well as three MSYO student soloists.
MODESTO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Contact:
Caroline Nickel
cnickel@modestosymphony.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE / October 28, 2020
Screenshot of MSYO Virtual Fall Concert from November 2020. Click to download high-resolution photos
Modesto Symphony Youth Orchestra To Present Virtual Concert March 18
MODESTO, CA - The Modesto Symphony Youth Orchestra (MSYO), led by Music Director Ryan Murray, will stream their virtual Spring Concert on Thursday, March 18 at 7:00 pm on the Modesto Symphony YouTube channel. The virtual concert will feature both MSYO orchestras performing movements from Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 and Dvořák’s “New World” Symphony as well as three MSYO student soloists.
“I am so impressed with our students and their commitment to great music,” said MSYO Music Director Ryan Murray. “After the success of our first virtual MSYO concert, we have had a great time working on the new music for our upcoming concert. We are performing some very challenging music, and our students continue to rise to the challenge. It has been great to hear the musical improvement from each student and we are going to have an amazing concert!”
This virtual concert will be the MSYO’s second of a three-concert season. The concert will stream live on the Modesto Symphony’s YouTube channel. Recordings of this concert and other past MSO events will be available to watch at ModestoSymphony.org. All MSYO virtual concerts are free of charge to help bring music to the community.
“Our MSYO students have really shown their passion and dedication for music despite all of the changes this year,” said Caroline Nickel, President and CEO of the Modesto Symphony Orchestra. “We’re so proud of what the students have achieved through virtual rehearsals and we’re happy we can continue to create a space where they can connect and learn with other young musicians from around the region.”
The MSYO program provides a full orchestral experience for young musicians from around the region and is made up of two full orchestras (strings, winds, and percussion). The MSYO Concert Orchestra (Grades 5-9) is conducted by Don Grishaw and the MSYO Symphony Orchestra (Grades 9-12) is conducted by Ryan Murray. Both ensembles typically perform a three-concert series at the Gallo Center for the Arts. This year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the MSYO currently meet and rehearse weekly via Zoom and each musician recorded their individual part at home to produce this concert. More information about the MSYO can be found at ModestoSymphony.org/About-MSYO.
MODESTO SYMPHONY YOUTH ORCHESTRA, Virtual Spring Concert
Wednesday, March 18, 2021 at 7:00 pm
on the Modesto Symphony’s YouTube channel
Ryan Murray,
MSYO Music Director and conductor
Don Grishaw, conductor
PROGRAM
MSYO Concert Orchestra
Rimsky-Korsakov, arr. Sandra Dackow:
Dance of the Tumblers from “Snow Maiden”Beethoven, arranged by Charles Woodhouse:
“Finale” from 5th Symphony
MSYO Symphony Orchestra
Mascagni:
“Intermezzo” from Cavalleria rusticanaDvořák:
Symphony No. 9, op. 95 (“New World”), IV. Allegro con fuoco
Student soloists performing:
Bériot:
Concerto No. 9 in A Minor, Op. 104, I. Allegro maestosoMarcello:
Sonata No. 2 in E Minor, Op. 1 No. 2, I. Adagio & II. AllegroTelemann:
Ouverture Suite in A Minor, TWV 55:a2, V. Réjouissance
Full concert details are available on the MSO website
This series is free to all and supported in part by Ceres Pipe & Metal, by Doug & Susan Highiet, and Freda & Rod Motto.
Artist Biographies
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The Modesto Symphony Orchestra is a resident company of the Gallo Center for the Arts
The Modesto Symphony Orchestra’s 90th season is generously supported by
E. & J. Gallo Winery
John & June Rogers
Porges Family Foundation
Boyett Petroleum
Beard Land and Investment Co.
Atticus, LLP
Press Release: Modesto Symphony Orchestra To Present Pianist Stephen Hough Virtual Recital January 14
MODESTO, CA - The Modesto Symphony Orchestra (MSO) will present a virtual recital featuring renowned pianist Stephen Hough and hosted by Associate Conductor Ryan Murray on Thursday, January 14 at 7:00 pm. The virtual performance will feature a variety of works by Bach, Schumann, and Liszt
MODESTO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Contact:
Caroline Nickel
cnickel@modestosymphony.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE / JANUARY 5, 2021
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Modesto Symphony Orchestra To Present Pianist Stephen Hough Virtual Recital January 14
MODESTO, CA - The Modesto Symphony Orchestra (MSO) will present a virtual recital featuring renowned pianist Stephen Hough and hosted by Associate Conductor Ryan Murray on Thursday, January 14 at 7:00 pm. The virtual performance will feature a variety of works by Bach, Schumann, and Liszt.
“We were lucky to have Stephen Hough perform with us last February before the start of the pandemic. He performed Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 with a special encore each night and just dazzled the audience—some of our patrons even came back for his second performance,” said Caroline Nickel, President and CEO of the Modesto Symphony Orchestra. “Stephen is such a talented pianist, and we were thrilled to hear he had a recital that we could share with our community.”
This will be the MSO’s sixth free virtual event in its MSO at Home series. This recital will be shown live on the MSO’s YouTube channel. Recordings of this recital and other past MSO events will be available to watch at ModestoSymphony.org. All MSO virtual concerts are free of charge to help bring music to the community.
MODESTO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, Stephen Hough in Recital
Wednesday, January 14, 2021 at 7:00 pm on the Modesto Symphony’s YouTube channel
Stephen Hough, piano
Ryan Murray, host
PROGRAM
Bach, arr. Busoni: Violin Partita No. 2, BWV 1004, V. Chaconne
Schumann: Fantasie, Op. 17
Liszt: Harmonies poétiques et religieuses, S. 173, VII. Funérailles
Liszt: Mephisto Waltz No. 1, S. 514
Streaming for free on the Modesto Symphony’s YouTube channel
A recording of the virtual recital will be available from the same link following the performance until February 1, 2021.
This virtual performance is free to all and supported in part by Tom & Grace Van Groningen.
Artist Biographies
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The Modesto Symphony Orchestra is a resident company of the Gallo Center for the Arts
The Modesto Symphony Orchestra’s 90th season is generously supported by
E. & J. Gallo Winery
John & June Rogers
Porges Family Foundation
Boyett Petroleum
Beard Land and Investment Co.
Atticus, LLP
Press Release: Modesto Symphony Orchestra to Present Virtual Holiday Concert December 16
MODESTO, CA - The Modesto Symphony Orchestra (MSO) will present Holidays at Home with the MSO on Wednesday, December 16 at 7:00pm. This virtual holiday concert will be hosted by Associate Conductor Ryan Murray and will feature performances by the MSO Brass Quintet, the MSO Chorus, and a special performance by the Central West Ballet. The program will include Sleigh Ride, Chanukkah Latkes, The First Noel, and other holiday favorites.
MODESTO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Contact:
Caroline Nickel
cnickel@modestosymphony.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE / December 2, 2020
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Modesto Symphony Orchestra to Present Virtual Holiday Concert December 16
Featuring the MSO Brass Quintet, Chorus, and Community Special Guests
MODESTO, CA - The Modesto Symphony Orchestra (MSO) will present Holidays at Home with the MSO on Wednesday, December 16 at 7:00pm. This virtual holiday concert will be hosted by Associate Conductor Ryan Murray and will feature performances by the MSO Brass Quintet, the MSO Chorus, and a special performance by the Central West Ballet. The program will include Sleigh Ride, Chanukkah Latkes, The First Noel, and other holiday favorites.
This virtual concert will be the MSO’s fifth livestreamed concert this season and will be streamed on the Modesto Symphony’s YouTube channel. Recordings of this concert and other past MSO events will be available to watch at ModestoSymphony.org. All MSO virtual concerts are free of charge to help bring music to the community.
“We wanted to create a concert that would remind everyone of our traditional Holiday Pops and Holiday Candlelight Concert to bring some cheer to everyone during this unique holiday season,” said Caroline Nickel, President and CEO of the Modesto Symphony Orchestra. “I think we’ve put together a really fun and festive virtual holiday concert and, with support from Morgan Stanley, we’re excited to be able to keep this concert free to all for everyone to enjoy.”
MODESTO SYMPHONY YOUTH ORCHESTRA, Holidays at Home with the MSO
Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at 7:00 pm on the Modesto Symphony’s YouTube channel
Ryan Murray, host
PROGRAM
MSO Brass Quintet
Chanukkah Latkes by Traditional, arr. Forrest Byram
Sleigh Ride by Leroy Anderson, arr. Keith Snell
Canzona per Sonare No. 2 by Giovanni Gabrieli, arr. Robert King
MSO Chorus
Daniel R. Afonso Jr., chorus director
The First Noel by John Stainer
Joy to the World by Lowell Mason & Isaac Watts
And a special performance by Central West Ballet
Streaming for free on the Modesto Symphony’s YouTube channel
Full concert details are available on the MSO website.
This virtual performance is free to all and supported in part by Morgan Stanley, Kelly McMurray, Senior Vice President.
Artist Biographies
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The Modesto Symphony Orchestra is a resident company of the Gallo Center for the Arts
The Modesto Symphony Orchestra’s 90th season is generously supported by
E. & J. Gallo Winery
John & June Rogers
Porges Family Foundation
Boyett Petroleum
Beard Land and Investment Co.
Atticus, LLP
Press Release: Modesto Symphony Youth Orchestra To Present Virtual Concert November 18
MODESTO, CA - The Modesto Symphony Youth Orchestra (MSYO), led by Music Director Ryan Murray, will open its 45th season with a virtual concert on Wednesday, November 18 at 7:00 pm. The virtual performance will feature both MSYO orchestras performing pieces including Pachelbel’s Canon and Bizet’s Carmen Suite No. 1., as well as two MSYO student soloists.
MODESTO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Contact:
Caroline Nickel
cnickel@modestosymphony.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE / October 28, 2020
Click to download high-resolution photos
Modesto Symphony Youth Orchestra To Present Virtual Concert November 18
MODESTO, CA - The Modesto Symphony Youth Orchestra (MSYO), led by Music Director Ryan Murray, will open its 45th season with a virtual concert on Wednesday, November 18 at 7:00 pm. The virtual performance will feature both MSYO orchestras performing pieces including Pachelbel’s Canon and Bizet’s Carmen Suite No. 1., as well as two MSYO student soloists.
“We’ve had a wonderful time connecting with our students virtually this year,” said MSYO Music Director Ryan Murray. “Although the format is much different than a live in-person rehearsal, there are some unique opportunities to rehearsing virtually. The students get much more one-on-one attention from their instructors and the skills they are learning now, like video recording and being leaders of their own sections, will continue to serve our students in their musical endeavors going forward and will make our youth orchestra even stronger once we’re back to an in-person format. We’re also excited that our students can easily share their virtual performances with friends and family that live all over the world.”
This virtual concert will be the MSYO’s first of a three-concert season. The concert will be shown live on the Modesto Symphony’s YouTube channel. Recordings of this concert and other past MSO events will be available to watch at ModestoSymphony.org. All MSYO virtual concerts are free of charge to help bring music to the community.
“In a year where so much is different, one of our goals was to make sure our MSYO students continued to receive the highest level of music education,” said Caroline Nickel, President and CEO of the Modesto Symphony Orchestra. “The MSYO staff has done a fantastic job keeping the students engaged and challenged through virtual rehearsals and we’re excited to show what they have accomplished in such a short period of time.”
The MSYO program provides a full orchestral experience for young musicians from around the region and is made up of two full-orchestras (strings, winds, and percussion). The MSYO Concert Orchestra (Grades 5-9) is conducted by Don Grishaw and the MSYO Symphony Orchestra (Grades 9-12) is conducted by Ryan Murray. Both ensembles typically perform a three-concert series at the Gallo Center for the Arts each season. This year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the MSYO musicians currently meet and rehearse weekly via Zoom and each musician recorded their individual part at home to produce this concert. More information about the MSYO can be found at ModestoSymphony.org/About-MSYO.
MODESTO SYMPHONY YOUTH ORCHESTRA, Virtual Fall Concert
Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 7:00 pm on the Modesto Symphony’s YouTube channel
Ryan Murray, MSYO Music Director and conductor
Don Grishaw, conductor
PROGRAM
Edward Jurey: A La Mariachi
Johann Pachelbel: Pachelbel’s Canon
Georges Bizet: Carmen Suite No. 1
Streaming for free on the Modesto Symphony’s YouTube channel
Full concert details are available on the MSO website.
This virtual performance is free to all and supported in part by Modesto Irrigation District.
Artist Biographies
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The Modesto Symphony Orchestra is a resident company of the Gallo Center for the Arts
The Modesto Symphony Orchestra’s 90th season is generously supported by
E. & J. Gallo Winery
John & June Rogers
Porges Family Foundation
Boyett Petroleum
Beard Land and Investment Co.
Atticus, LLP
Press Release: Modesto Symphony Orchestra to Present Virtual Cello Recital October 21
MODESTO, CA - The Modesto Symphony Orchestra (MSO) will present a virtual recital featuring cellist Julian Schwarz with pianist Marika Bournaki and hosted by Associate Conductor Ryan Murray on Wednesday, October 21 at 7:00 pm. The virtual performance will feature a variety of works for cello by Beethoven, Brahms, Korngold and more.
MODESTO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Contact:
Caroline Nickel
cnickel@modestosymphony.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE / October 14, 2020
(From left to right: Julian Schwarz (Matt Dine), Schwarz performing with the MSO in 2014 (Diane Moody))
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Modesto Symphony Orchestra to Present Virtual Cello Recital October 21
Cellist Julian Schwarz in Recital, hosted by Ryan Murray
MODESTO, CA - The Modesto Symphony Orchestra (MSO) will present a virtual recital featuring cellist Julian Schwarz with pianist Marika Bournaki and hosted by Associate Conductor Ryan Murray on Wednesday, October 21 at 7:00 pm. The virtual performance will feature a variety of works for cello by Beethoven, Brahms, Korngold and more.
“October usually marks the start of our Classics series, so we wanted to bring a guest artist to our virtual MSO at Home series,” said Caroline Nickel, President and CEO of the Modesto Symphony Orchestra. “Julian Schwarz is a fantastic cellist and he performed with the MSO back in 2014. We’re so excited to have him perform in recital for our community and we can’t wait to see him again!”
This will be the MSO’s fourth free virtual event in its MSO at Home series. This recital will be shown live on the MSO’s YouTube channel. Recordings of this event and other past events are available to watch at ModestoSymphony.org. The MSO’s virtual events are free of charge to help bring music to everyone in the community.
The MSO’s Conductor’s Circle donors are invited to a virtual Post-Concert Reception following Julian Schwarz’s recital. For more information on the reception, please contact Carole Richard, Director of Development at crichard@modestosymphony.org or 209-523-4156 x107.
MODESTO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, MSO at Home: Julian Schwarz in Recital
Hosted by Ryan Murray
Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at 7:00 pm on the Modesto Symphony’s YouTube channel
Julian Schwarz, violin
Marika Bournaki, piano
Ryan Murray, host
PROGRAM
Ludwig van Beethoven: Cello Sonata in D Major, Op. 102, No. 2, I. Allegro con brio
Erich Wolfgang Korngold: Much Ado about Nothing, Op. 11 (arr. J. Schwarz), III. Scene in the Garden, IV. Masquerade: Hornpipe
Ernest Bloch: Méditation Hébraïque
Johannes Brahms: Scherzo (“Sonatensatz”)
Claude Debussy: Sonata in D minor, II. Sérénade, III. Finale
Samuel Coleridge-Taylor: African Dance #2 from 4 African Dances, Op. 58
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.
Artist Biographies
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The Modesto Symphony Orchestra is a resident company of the Gallo Center for the Arts
The Modesto Symphony Orchestra’s 90th season is generously supported by
E. & J. Gallo Winery
John & June Rogers
Porges Family Foundation
Boyett Petroleum
Beard Land and Investment Co.
Atticus, LLP