(Photo by Tatiana Daubek) The American Classical Orchestra has announced the appointment of John Thiessen as its new Executive Director, effective Jan. 19, 2026. Thiessen brings more than 15 years of experience with the American Classical Orchestra as a trumpet player, alongside a career that combines performance and arts administration. Prior to joining ACO, Thiessen served as Executive Director of {…}
The American Classical Orchestra launches its 41st season. Elisse Albian serves as soprano soloist in Handel’s “Il delirio amoroso,” HWV 99 with members of the American Classical Orchestra. Thomas Crawford directs. Performance Dates: November 21 & 22, 2025 Soprano Song Hee Lee performs Mozart’s “Exsultate” from “Jubilate” K. 51. Thomas Crawford conducts the American Classical Orchestra. Performance Date: January {…}
The American Classical Orchestra has announced its 2024-25 season which will feature one vocal performance. On Jan. 30, 2025, the ensemble, led by Thomas Crawford, will take on Bach’s “St. John Passion.” Vocal soloists include soprano Kristen Hahn, countertenor Reginald Mobley, and tenor-evangelist Jacob Perry. Additional soloists will be announced at a later date. They are joined by the ACO {…}
The American Classical Orchestra (ACO), known for its performances on period instruments has unveiled its 2023-24 season. Here is a look at the vocal performances. First up is “Gesù Nato,” a concert featuring Bencini’s oratorio and Gianettini’s “Magnificat.” Thomas Crawford conducts the performance at Corpus Christi Church in New York City. Soloists include Linda Tsatsanis, Alex Guerrero, and Kate Maroney. {…}
Filipino-American bass-baritone Enrico Lagasca will serve as a soloist in American Classical Orchestra’s season finale at the Alice Tully Hall at the Lincoln Center on May 18. The program consists of Romantic music by Rossini, Schumann, Sarasate, and Grieg all played on period instruments. Lagasca, who recently received critical acclaim for his role as Daedalus in the U.S. premiere of {…}
American Classical Orchestra is set to present three of Bach’s famed cantatas this March. The company will showcase “Am Abend aber desselbigen Sabbats, BWV 42,” “Gleichwie der Regen und Schnee vom Himmel fällt, BWV 18,” and “Schwingt freudig euch empor, BWV 36” at the Church of St. Vincent Ferrer in New York City on March 2, 2023 at 8 p.m. {…}
The New York-based American Classical Orchestra has announced its 2022-23 season. For the purposes of this article, our focus will be on vocal and operatic performances. In an official press statement, Thomas Crawford said, “The American Classical Orchestra’s musicians are masters of the period instrument, performing classics anew— with zeal and authenticity. This season will offer a wonderful opportunity for {…}
Mezzo-soprano Guadalupe Peraza and the American Classical Orchestra will return to Harlem Parish to finally perform “Revisit: The Chaconne Project” in person on June 22, 2022 at 7 p.m. Originally, the live premiere was to take place on Feb. 3, 2022, but was postponed due to the Omnicron variant. The ensemble created a digital version of “The Chaconne Project” in {…}
The American Classical Orchestra (ACO), New York City’s leading period orchestra, returns to the stage after two years to perform a program titled “Renew.” The orchestra will be joined by the ACO chorus and soloists soprano Chloe Holgate, mezzo-soprano Helen Karloski who was featured on a Grammy Award-winning recording, tenor Lawrence Jones, and bass Steven Eddy. Founder and Artistic Director {…}
The American Classical Orchestra has announced the postponement of concerts on Feb. 3 and 26, 2022. The Feb. 3 performance, entitled “Revisit: The Chaconne Project, was set to take place at Harlem Parish with mezzo-soprano Guadalupe Peraza as the headliner. The showcase featured a chamber ensemble playing a wide range of Chaconne’s by such composers as Haym, Bach, de Murcia, {…}
Mezzo-soprano Guadalupe Peraza and the American Classical Orchestra return to Harlem Parish to perform a live version of “Revisit: The Chaconne Project” on Feb. 3, 2022, at 7 pm. The ensemble created a digital production of “The Chaconne Project” in 2020 in the same historic location. ACO’s Artistic Director and Founder, Thomas Crawford leads the chamber ensemble. The program includes {…}