Megan Moore & Stephanie Blythe Star in The Orchestra Now’s 2023-24 Season

By David Salazar

The Orchestra Now has unveiled its 2023-24 season.

“As we approach the ninth successful season of TŌN, I am exceedingly proud of all we have accomplished since the Orchestra was launched in 2015,” said Music Director Leon Botstein in an official press statement issued by the company. “I am delighted to continue that impressive record in the 2023-24 season with three U.S premieres, an exploration of numerous undiscovered masterworks, and a roster of guest artists that range from Metropolitan Opera star Stephanie Blythe—Artistic Director of Bard Conservatory’s Vocal Arts Program—to rising young winners of Bard Conservatory Concerto Competitions.”

Here is a rundown of the two vocal performances on offer.

Mezzo-soprano Megan Moore will headline a program featuring music by Berlioz, Saint-Saëns, Fauré, and d’Indy. She is joined by conductor Jean-Marie Zeitouni. The program also includes pianist Ryan MacEvoy McCullough.

Performance Date: Sept. 30, 2023

Stephanie Blythe appears in an all-Brahms program that includes the cantata “Rinaldo” and the Alto Rhapsody. The program also showcases Brahms’ Symphony No. 1 in C minor. Leon Botstein conducts.

Performance Date: Feb. 3 & 4, 2024

 

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