Stamford Symphony will be performing the Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, along with Mendelssohn’s Sinfonia No. 8 and a piece called Visions and Miracles by contemporary composer Christopher Theofanidis.
The performances are at 8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 10 and at 3 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 11 at Stamford’s Palace Theatre.
— an announcement from Stamford Symphony
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Guest Conductor and violinist Andrés Cárdenes
Guest Conductor and violinist, Andrés Cárdenes, will have a dual role in leading the orchestra at the concerts: He will be conducting from the podium, as well as, directing and performing as the soloist in Vivaldi’s Four Seasons.
Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, a composition created in 1725, stands the test of time as it is quite possibly one of the most popular pieces of classical music! This ubiquitous baroque work, paired with the artistry of Andrés Cárdenes, will create an experience that will most certainly be new and exciting.
If You’re Going …
- Again, the performances are at 8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 10 and at 3 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 11 at Stamford’s Palace Theatre.
- According to the Stamford Symphony website, ticket prices range from $25 to $76.
- Single tickets on sale via StamfordSymphony.org or the Box Office: 203.325.4466.
- Introductory offer of 50 percent OFF a subscription of 5 concerts still available to new subscribers.
- Just call our exceptional Patron Services at 203.325.1407 x 10 to select your seats and subscription for a season you will not regret.
About Andrés Cárdenes
Andrés Cárdenes has established himself as a conductor possessing all the essentials of a modern maestro. His innovative programming and compelling performances have earned him high praise from audiences, critics and colleagues alike.
Former music director of Strings Festival Orchestra (CO) from 2009-14, the Pittsburgh Festival Orchestra, and former music director and leader of the Pittsburgh Symphony Chamber Orchestra from 1999-2010, Cárdenes has drawn audiences to the concert hall for a vast array of aural experiences.
A champion of living composers and the music of our time, Cárdenes’s formula for presenting diverse genres of music has been met with great enthusiasm.
At the age of 15, Mr. Cárdenes began formal conducting studies with Thor Johnson, former Music Director of Cincinnati Symphony.
Entering Indiana University to study with the legendary Josef Gingold, Cárdenes continued his education under the tutelage of Bryan Balkwill, former conductor at Covent Garden.
After winning top prizes at numerous international violin competitions, Cárdenes accepted concertmaster positions with the San Diego, Utah and Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestras, remaining in those capacities for 25 years and apprenticing under the great maestros of today.
In 1999, the Pittsburgh Symphony Chamber Orchestra was created for Andrés Cárdenes to highlight his multiple talents as conductor, violinist, violist and leader. The Chamber Orchestra enjoyed a remarkable eleven seasons, premiering 15 works and presenting dozens of rarely heard pieces by well-known composers.
Mr. Cárdenes has also conducted orchestras across the globe: Munich Radio Orchestra, Dallas Symphony, Detroit Symphony, Colorado Symphony, St. Petersburg (Russia) Chamber Orchestra, San Diego Symphony, OFUNAM Orchestra of Mexico City, among others.
Maestro Cárdenes is currently Music Director of Orchestral Studies and Conductor of the Carnegie Mellon University Philharmonic. To learn more about Andrés Cárdenes, please go to: www.andrescardenes.com.
Stamford Symphony’s
2018-2019 Season
A Night at the Opera: From Italy to Catfish Row
February 9 & 10, 2019
Lucas Richman, Guest Conductor
Selections of choruses and duets from beloved Italian Operas
Gershwin Porgy and Bess: Concert Version
Donita Volwijn, soprano, John Fulton, baritone
Greenwich Choral Society
The Path to Jupiter
March 9 & 10, 2019
Michael Stern, Guest Conductor
Schubert Symphony No. 5
Haydn Sinfonia Concertante in B-flat Major
Deborah Buck, violin; Caroline Stinson, cello;
Melanie Feld, oboe; Cynde Iverson, bassoon
Mozart Symphony No. 41 in C Major Jupiter
Russian Passion
April 13 & 14, 2019
Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat minor with Federico Colli, piano
Rachmaninoff Symphony No. 2 in E minor
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Saturdays at 8pm & Sundays at 3pm
Stamford’s Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic St.
Tickets start at $25. Kids under 18 FREE on Sunday with accompanying adult
Learn More: FREE Behind the Baton lecture one hour pre-concert with our guest conductor (not available for Dec. 2nd and 8th concerts)
Just For Kids: FREE Interactive MusiKids program on Sundays at2pm. See MusiKids under EDUCATION & COMMUNITY at www.stamfordsymphony.org
Subscription Packages are available by calling 203.325.1407 x10 or online at www.stamfordsymphony.org Single Tickets will be available August 20th.
2018-2019 One Night Only:
Jingle All the Way with Stamford Symphony Brass
December 2, 2018 at 3pm
Selection of seasonal works including sing-a-long favorites such as Sleigh Ride, Hark the Herald Angels Sing, Deck the Halls and more!
At the First Congregational Church of Stamford
*Kids FREE to Brass Concert with accompanying adult
Handel’s Messiah
December 8, 2018 at 8pm
Ted Sperling, Guest Conductor
Handel’s Messiah Part I & Hallelujah Chorus
Stamford Symphony and MasterVoices
At the Basilica of St. John the Evangelist, Stamford
OSCAR® Goes to the Symphony
January 19 ,2019 at 8pm
Ted Sperling, Guest Conductor
Great orchestral/symphonic classics featured in films and iconic themes made for the movies.
Including works by Beethoven, Prokofiev, Mancini, Joplin, John Williams and more
At Stamford’s Palace Theatre