ENSEMBLE ACJW CONTINUES ITS 2013–2014 SEASON THIS SPRING, PERFORMING A VARIETY OF MUSIC IN VENUES THROUGHOUT NEW YORK CITY
Susanna Mälkki Conducts May 10 Concert in Zankel Hall with Music by
Schoenberg, John Adams, George Benjamin, and Jukka Tiensuu
| This spring, the current musicians of Ensemble ACJW conclude their two-year fellowshipprogram with several exciting performances of classical and contemporary music at Carnegie Hall’s Zankel Hall and Weill Recital Hall as well as in a variety of venues throughout New York City. In fall 2014, a group of new musicians will join the ensemble, which not only features outstanding performances, but also emphasizes community engagement and music education experience in New York City public schools.
Performance highlights in spring 2014 include:
See below for a complete listing of concerts. Ensemble ACJW / The Academy Ensemble ACJW fellows—chosen for their musicianship, but also for their leadership qualities and commitment to music education—come from some of the best music schools in the country, including The Colburn School, Eastman School of Music, The Juilliard School, New England Conservatory, Rice University, University of Southern California, and Yale School of Music. “The new face of classical music for New York … these performers have the musical goods,” said The New York Times. This is just one of the many accolades that Ensemble ACJW has received for the quality of its performances and its fresh and open-minded approach, performing a wide range of music—from centuries past to works written days before an event—in a variety of performance venues. The group performs its own series at Carnegie Hall and has regularly appeared at The Juilliard School’s Paul Hall and other venues throughout New York City, including (Le) Poisson Rouge nightclub in Greenwich Village, Subculture in NoHo, and Galapagos Art Space in Brooklyn. As part of a partnership with Skidmore College that began in 2007, Ensemble ACJW gives master classes for university students and performs for the Saratoga Springs community in both concert halls and in informal settings around town. Along with performance opportunities at premier venues in New York City and beyond, each Ensemble ACJW fellow partners with a New York City public school to share their artistry with, and become central resources for, music classrooms in the five boroughs. Ensemble ACJW fellows also take part in community work through the Weill Music Institute’s Musical Connections program, in which they perform at multiple non-traditional music venues across New York City, including healthcare settings, correctional facilities, and senior-service organizations. Throughout the two-year program, Ensemble ACJW fellows participate in rigorous, ongoing professional development to ensure that they gain the necessary skills to be successful in all areas of the program ,and to become leaders in their field. Areas of emphasis include artistic excellence, engagement strategies on and off the stage, advocacy, professional skills, and preparation for in-school work. Exemplary performers, dedicated teachers, and advocates for music throughout the community, the forward-looking musicians of Ensemble ACJW are redefining what it means to be a musician in the 21st century. Visit acjw.org to learn more. Wednesday, March 26, at 7:30 p.m. CHARLES IVES The Unanswered Question David Lang is the holder of the 2013-2014 Richard and Barbara Debs Composer’s Chair at Carnegie Hall. Tickets: $32 Thursday, April 10 at 1:00 p.m. GEORG FRIEDRICH HAAS Anachronism (commissioned by Carnegie Hall) Trinity Wall Street Tickets: Free For more information: Friday, April 11 at 7:30 p.m. FRANZ SCHUBERT Piano Quintet in A Major, D. 667, “Trout” This concert is made possible by the A. L. and Jennie L. Luria Foundation. Tickets: $32 Thursday, April 24 at 1:00 p.m. MONTEVERDI Four Madrigals (arr. Raymond Mase) Trinity Wall Street Tickets: Free For more information: Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at 7:30 PM CONVERSATIONS GEORGE BENJAMIN Viola, Viola SubCulture Tickets: $15 For more information: Thursday, May 1 at 1:00 p.m. JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH A Musical Offering, BWV 1079 Trinity Wall Street Tickets: Free For more information: Saturday, May 10 at 8:00 p.m. ARNOLD SCHOENBERG Chamber Symphony No. 1 The Fast Forward series of concerts is sponsored by Ernst & Young LLP. Tickets: $43, $50. Wednesday, May 28 at 8:00 p.m. BÉLA BARTÓK String Quartet No. 2, Op. 17 Tickets: Free Sunday, June 1 at 5:00 p.m. BÉLA BARTÓK String Quartet No. 2, Op. 17 Our Saviour’s Atonement Lutheran Church Tickets: Free For more information: Wednesday, June 11 at 7:30 p.m. FAREWELLS THOMAS BERGERON New Work (World Premiere) SubCulture Tickets: $15 For more information: Lead funding for Ensemble ACJW is provided by the Morris and Alma Schapiro Fund. Major funding has been provided by The Diller–von Furstenberg Family Foundation, Susan and Edward C. Forst and Goldman Sachs Gives, the Max H. Gluck Foundation, The Irving Harris Foundation, The Kovner Foundation, and Mr. and Mrs. Lester S. Morse Jr. Additional support has been provided by Mr. and Mrs. Nicola Bulgari, The Edwin Caplin Foundation, Leslie and Tom Maheras, Phyllis and Charles Rosenthal, and Park Hyatt Hotels. Public support is provided, in part, by the New York City Department of Education.
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