> Wikipedia defines conductorless as “a unique style of collaborative leadership in which the musicians interpret the music, not the conductor.” Performing conductorless requires collaboration, mutual respect, and “radical trust” It empowers the individual musicians in a way that translates into an exciting experience for the audience. Removing the “wall” between orchestra and audience exposes…
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>THANK YOU, Daryl Crown, for your letter about our October concert at Chapelwood United Methodist Church: “I continue to be amazed at the variety and talent of the performers that come to Chapelwood through the Evans Art Series. To put my comments in context, I am not a follower of the musical arts, and, to…
>Unifying Cultures through Music
>The great 19th century poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, said “Music is the universal language of all mankind.” Never has this been more apparent than in the musical programming and creative collaborations found in River Oaks Chamber Orchestra’s fifth season. ROCO invites the audience into a musical conversation that transcends cultures and generations. This season, every…
>Kana Kimura in solo concert, Nov 22
>ROCO violinist, Kana Kimura, will present a solo concert on Sunday afternoon, November 22, at 2:15pm, at The Recital Room at Dowling Music, 2615 Southwest Freeway at Kirby Drive. A native of Tokyo, Japan, Kana Kimura, moved with her family to Edmonton, Alberta and began her musical studies at the age of four. She completed…
>ROCO Wine and Music Tasting, November 10th
>Great music, fine wine and good company – that’s “ROCO company,” or ROCOco. ROCO hosts several “music tastings” each season. These popular events are held in wine cellars or tasting rooms, feature individual ROCO soloists, and pair music with wine or beer and food in a lively, intimate setting. On November 10th, we’ll feature principal…
>ROCO on KUHF The Front Row
>Conductor Joel Smirnoff, ROCO Concertmaster Brian Lewis, and Executive Director and Founder Alecia Lawyer joined KUHF’s St. John Flynn in the Geary Performance Studio for a preview session of the 5th Season Opener on October 9, 2009. Click here to listen to the interview
>Musical & Literary Ofrenda, October 27th
>Join us for a joyful evening of celebration and remembrance, Tuesday, October 27th, 6:00-7:30, at the Lawndale Art Center, at 4912 Main Street, 77002. This program is a partership among ROCO, Musiqa, Inprint, Lawndale Art Center, and The Mexican Consulate. During Día de los Muertos, families create ofrendas or altars to remember and honor the…
>New Bassoon Method Instruction from ROCO Bassoonist, Kristin Wolfe Jensen
> We’re excited about the launch of ROCO principal bassoon, Kristin Wolfe Jensen’s online bassoon method book, Music and the Bassoon. It provides free instruction and is enhanced with audio and video clips so students may have unlimited access to aural and visual models. Kristin designed it for students who might not have access to…
>Oct 10 Concert Features Conductor Joel Smirnoff, Violin Soloist Brian Lewis, and Iranian Composer Behzad Ranjbaran
>ROCO opens its 2009-2010 season by welcoming back guest conductor Joel Smirnoff, who will conduct Haydn’s Miracle Symphony No. 96 and Ginastera Variaciones. Maestro Smirnoff is a conductor, pedagogue, and former first violinist of the Juilliard String Quartet. He is currently president of the Cleveland Institute of Music, and a longtime friend of ROCO. Also…
>ROCO and St. Arnold present “Beer and Brass”
>September 29, 5:30-7:30, at St. Arnold BreweryWe’re kicking off the 2009-2010 season with “Beer and Brass,” sponsored by St. Arnold and Stone Kitchen Catering, and featuring ROCO principal hornist, Danielle Kuhlmann. Join us for a lively evening of great beer, fine food, and delicious music. Danielle is an eclectic artist who has performed in symphony…
>Dowling Music Presents ROCO in The Recital Room
> Acclaimed violinist, Brian Lewis, will appear in solo recital on Sunday afternoon, September 27th, 2:15pm, at The Recital Room at Dowling Music, 2615 Southwest Freeway at Kirby Drive. Called “one of the most versatile and charismatic violinists on the current scene,” Brian is concertmaster of the River Oaks Chamber Orchestra (ROCO), professor of violin…
>ROCO Season Finale Concert, April 18, 2009
>The first movement of Carter Pann’s “Mercury Concerto” conducted by Alastair Willis, featuring flute soloist, Christina Jennings. View more ROCO concert videos here
