ROCO’s In Concert series, showcasing the full 40-piece orchestra, opened on September 25 with “Bursting at the Seams” at The Church of St. John the Divine, and livestreamed at ROCO.org,  Facebook, and YouTube.

Conducted by ROCO’s Artistic Partner Mei-Ann Chen, the concert featured the world premiere of the first movement of Maxime Goulet’s Ice Storm Symphony, Turmoil, telling the story of Canada’s historic, devastating 1998 ice storm, and also featured the world premiere of Marcus Maroney’s OK, Goodbye. for flute, viola d’amore, and chamber orchestra, inspired by the melting of the Icelandic Okjökull glacier, and highlighting soloists Matt Dane and Christina Jennings. Sharing our joy to be back in performance with you, Michael Abels’ Delights & Dances and Domenico Cimarosa’s “Il Maestro di Cappella” Overture completed the program with a surprise piece by Beethoven.

PROGRAM:

Mei-Ann Chen, conductor
Matt Dane, viola d’amore
Christina Jennings, flute

Michael Abels: Delights and Dances

Ludwig Van Beethoven: Symphony No. 6
I. Allegro ma non troppo

Domenico Cimarosa: “Il Maestro Di Cappella” Overture

Maxime Goulet: Ice Storm Symphony
I. Turmoil
ROCO Co-Commission World Premiere

Marcus Maroney: OK, Goodbye.
ROCO Commission World Premiere

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