Performances & Events
Masterworks Concerts


Masterworks I - Duo Divas of Strings
Saturday, October 9, 2010, 8:00 PM
Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center


Natasha belongs to "the elite circle of brilliant violinists..." (1)
and Allison is "destined to become one of the greatest U.S. cellists." (2)

Guest Artists: Natasha Korsakova, violin; Allison Eldredge, cello

Brahms: Double Concerto in A minor for Violin, Cello and
Orchestra, Op. 102
Natasha Korsakova, violin; Allison Eldredge, cello

Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade, Op. 35

 

(1) Milano Il sole 24 ore, " April 2008
(2) Richmond Times Dispatch


 

 





Natasha Korakova

Allison Elldredge

Masterworks II - Guitar Mastery and Majesty
Saturday, November 6, 2010 8:00 PM
Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center


The legendary Romeros have been known as the first family of the classical guitar for generations and we are truly honored to have Sir Angel Romero make a rare appearance with the YSO in the dual roles of guitar soloist and guest conductor.


Guest Artist and Conductor: Sir Angel Romero, guitar


J.S. Bach: Concerto No.2 in E major, BWV 1042


Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez; Angel Romero, guitar


Mendelssohn: Fingal's Cave Overture, Op. 26 "The Hebrides"


Beethoven: Symphony No.1 in C major, Op. 21
  Angel Romero, guest conductor


 

 





Angel Romero

Masterworks III - Fun and Games
Saturday, February 12, 2011, 8:00 PM
Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center


Prepare to be dazzled by a prize-winning pianist who has played everywhere from Carnegie Hall to Beijing.

Guest Artist: Jingyi Zhang, piano


Rossini: Overture to the "Barber of Seville"

Ibert: Divertissement

Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue, Jingyi Zhang, piano

Reinecke: Flute Concerto in D major, Op. 283, 1st mvt.
   Erin Moscony, flute; Winner 2009 YSO Young Artists Competition

Bizet: Galop (Le Bal) from Jeux d'Enfants, Op. 22
  (The Ball from "Children's Games")

Haydn: Symphony No. 101 in D major ("The Clock")

 





Jingyi Zhang

Masterworks IV - Czech It Out
Saturday, March 19, 2011, 8:00 PM
Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center


This concert will take you on a virtual trip to Dvorak's Prague, the golden city, a symphony itself. Why not travel with the YSO?

Guest Artists:  The York Symphony Chorus with soloists Laura Heydt-Adams, soprano; Gwendolyn Bowers, alto; Christopher Waite, tenor; Michael Anderson, bass

Dvorak: Mass in D major, Op. 86

Dvorak: Symphony No. 6 in D major, Op. 60

 


 





Dr. Robert Hart Baker

Masterworks V - A Taste of Tchaikovsky
Saturday, April 16, 2011, 8:00 PM
Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center


You saw her on PBS with Itzhak Perlman. "...Already commands an impressive musical profile." ...Chicago Tribune

Guest Artist: Rachel Lee, violin

Tchaikovsky: Marche Slave, Op. 31

Tchaikovsky: Violin concerto in D major, Op. 35
  Rachel Lee, violin

Tchaikovsky: Symphony no. 4 in F minor, Op. 36

 





Rachel Lee