Upcoming Concerts
All concerts are free and open to the public
3 pm, Sunday, 9/30/2018
@Bailey Hall, Cornell University
Henry Hao-An Cheng, guest conductor
with the Cornell Chamber Orchestra
CAROLINE SHAW In Common Time with Chamber Singers
CAROLINE SHAW En'tracte for String Orchestra
OTTORINO RESPIGHI Ancient Airs and Dances Suite No. 3intermission
Cornell Symphony Orchestra
XIAN XINGHAI Yellow River Piano Concerto
EDWARD ELGAR Nimrod and Finale from Enigma Variations
3 pm, Sunday, 10/21/2018
@Bailey Hall, Cornell University
Henry Hao-An Cheng, guest conductor
Jennifer Koh, violin
As part of the Cornell Concert Series
ANNA CLYNE Rest These Hands for solo violin and String Orchestra
3 pm, Sunday, 11/11/2018
@Barnes Hall, Cornell University
Timna Mayer, leader
ANTONIO VIVALDI/MAX RICHTER
Four Seasons Recomposed "Spring and Summer"
P.I. TCHAIKOVSKY Serenade for Strings [2 mvts]
3 pm, Sunday, 11/18/2018
@Bailey Hall, Cornell University
Henry Hao-An Cheng, guest conductor
FELIX MENDELSSOHN Violin Concerto
GUSTAV MAHLER Symphony No. 1 "Titan"
5:30 pm, Thursday, 11/29/2018
@Cayuga Heights Elementary School
Henry Hao-An Cheng, guest conductor
Engaged Cornell Performance at Cayuga Heights Elementary School
P.I. TCHAIKOVSKY Serenade for Strings
Cornell Orchestra Tour to Asia
January 10-20, 2019 [dates TBC]Henry Hao-An Cheng, guest conductor
Chris Younghoon Kim, conductor
Collaborations with Orchestras in Asia
XIAN XINGHAI Yellow River Piano Concerto
FELIX MENDELSSOHN Violin Concerto
GUSTAV MAHLER Symphony No. 1 "Titan"
3 pm, Sunday, 3/9/2019
@Bailey Hall, Cornell University
Henry Hao-An Cheng, guest conductor
4th Annual Young Person's Concert
with 15th Cornell Concerto competition Student winner, TBA
RAVEL/MUSSORGSKY Pictures at an Exhibition
3 pm, Sunday, 3/17/2019
@Barnes Hall, Cornell University
Henry Hao-An Cheng, guest conductor
IGOR STRAVINSKY Concerto in D
BENJAMIN BRITTEN Serenade for Tenor and Horn
7 pm, Friday, 4/26/2019
@Barnes Hall, Cornell University
Henry Hao-An Cheng, guest conductor
JOHANNES BRAHMS/IAN PHAIL String Quintet after Op.111 for String Orchestra
P.I. TCHAIKOVSKY Rococo Variations with John Haines Eitzen
3 pm, Sunday, 4/28/2019
@Bailey Hall, Cornell University
Henry Hao-An Cheng, guest conductor
IGOR STRAVINKY Firebird Suite [1919]
JOHANNES BRAHMS Symphony No. 3
8 pm, Wednesday, 3/28/2018
@Bailey Hall, Cornell University
Wynton Marsalis, A.D. White House Professor
A collaboration on Wynton Marsalis' Blues Symphony
WYNTON MARSALIS Blues Symphony mvts 2-5 [world premiere of the revised version]also featuring
CU Jazz Band led by Paul Merrill
CU Winds led by James Spinazzola
3 pm, Sunday, 4/22/2018
@Barnes Hall, Cornell University
Chris Younghoon Kim, conductor
Lucy Fitz Gibbon, voice
SAMUEL BARBER Knoxville Summer 1915 with Lucy Fitz Gibbon
AARON COPLAND Appalachian Spring
[click on the composer's name for a link to the performance]
3 pm, Sunday, 4/29/2018
@Bailey Hall, Cornell University
Chris Younghoon Kim, conductor
P.I. TCHAIKOVSKY Marche Slave Op. 31
P.I. TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 6 (125th anniversary of the year of his death)
4 pm, Saturday, 5/5/2018
@Ford Hall, Ithaca College
Conductors of the 9th International Ithaca Conducting Masterclass with master teacher Larry Rachleff
P.I. TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 6
[Cornell Symphony Orchestra]
intermission
L.V. BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 7
[Ithaca College Chamber Orchestra]
3 pm, Sunday, 3/4/2018
@Barnes Hall, Cornell University
Chris Younghoon Kim, conductor
Dennis Kim, guest artist/leader
Recent News
What has the orchestra been up to?
Cornell Orchestras earn American Prize awards for 2016-2017 season
The Cornell Orchestras were finalists in five American Prize awards for the 2016-2017 season.
2nd place, CSO: The American Prize in Orchestral Performance, college/university division: Read more
2nd place, CSO: The American Prize Ernst Bacon Memorial Award for the Performance of American Music, college/university ensemble division: Read more
3rd place, Chris Younghoon Kim, Ensemble X: The American Prize in Conducting, professional orchestra division: Read more
Finalist Honorable Mention, Chris Younghoon Kim, Cornell Orchestras: The American Prize in Orchestral Programming Vytautas Marijosius Memorial Award, college/university division: Read more
Finalist, Chris Younghoon Kim, CSO and Cornell Chorus and Glee Club: The American Prize in Choral Performance, college/university division: Read more
Cornell Symphony Orchestra collaborates with jazz musician Wynton Marsalis
During the spring 2018 semester, CSO had the privilege of working with acclaimed jazz musician Wynton Marsalis during his weeklong residency at Cornell University.
Read more about the collaboration in the spring 2018 newsletter
Spring 2018 Cornell Orchestras Newsletter
The newest edition of the Cornell Orchestras' Newsletter, Whole Note, has been published.
Puerto Rico Hurricane Relief Fundraiser a Huge Success
Thank you to all who attended our September 30 concert and donated funds toward hurricane relief in Puerto Rico. We raised over $1500 in one evening thanks to your help. Your generous gifts more than doubled the contributions from the Cornell community thus far.
Cornell Orchestras tour Argentina
During spring break in 2017, the Cornell Orchestras embarked on an exciting week-long tour to Argentina. Our collaboration with the Orquesta Sinfónica del Neuquén and Maestro Andres Tolcachir culminated in a sold-out performance of Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 6. Aside from rehearsal, our members were able to enjoy the sights of Argentina and take in the local culture.
Alumni member Risa Naka was on hand in Seattle to accept the award on behalf of the Cornell Orchestras
27 American orchestras were recognized with 2013-14 ASCAP Awards for Adventurous Programming at the League of American Orchestras’ National Conference, June 4-6 in Seattle. ASCAP and the League present the awards each year to orchestras of all sizes for programs that challenge the audience, build the repertoire, and increase interest in music of our time. Press release linked here, and a complete repertoire list is posted here. Photo credit: Robert Wade Photography
