{"id":21897,"date":"2016-10-04T17:27:24","date_gmt":"2016-10-04T21:27:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=21897"},"modified":"2016-10-04T17:27:24","modified_gmt":"2016-10-04T21:27:24","slug":"come-meet-artist-fridays-noon-allentown-symphony-orchestra-2016-17-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=21897","title":{"rendered":"Come Meet the Artist! Fridays at Noon – Allentown Symphony Orchestra 2016-17 Season"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Allentown, PA<\/em> \u2013 As the season is getting underway here at Miller Symphony Hall, there is an adult education and outreach program that often goes unheard of, which \u00a0provides an up-close and personal time with the artists behind the scenes.\u00a0 Why frankly, it\u2019s called: Meet the Artist<\/em><\/strong>. From Noon till 1:00<\/span>, on the Friday<\/span> before each symphony subscription (classical only)\u00a0concert weekend, Allentown Symphony Orchestra Music\u00a0Director\/Conductor Diane Wittry leads a talk about the music for the\u00a0weekend’s concert. Guest soloists are often on hand during this free\u00a0get-together on stage at Miller Symphony Hall. We invite patrons to bring their bagged lunch to enjoy during the talk.<\/p>\n

At this year\u2019s Opening Season Gala concert we are excited that our artist that will grace the stage is none other than saxophonist, Branford Marsalis.<\/strong> He will be appearing on Friday, Oct. 14th<\/sup> at noon in an intimate setting on stage talking about his music, his career, experiences and his solo performance with the ASO. Artist bios and photos can be found on our website: http:\/\/www.millersymphonyhall.<\/u>org\/site\/events\/aso-classical-series<\/a><\/p>\n

Also, appearing are the Conducting Fellows<\/em>. The Conducting Fellows Program, sponsored by Margaret & William Hecht, \u00a0supports the opportunity for promising conductors to hone their craft and enrich their musical experience through mentorship and participation in the Allentown Symphony Association\u2019s orchestral and community programs.<\/p>\n

The Conducting Fellows travel to the Lehigh Valley to work side by side with Allentown Symphony Music Director and Conductor Diane Wittry, in advance of and during the production of a Classical Series Concert. Along the way, they learn intricacies involved in assembling and leading a regional symphony.<\/p>\n

Fellows also meet with Association staff in order to learn the range of activities necessary to operate a symphony orchestra. Their visit includes a stop at the exemplary community-based program, El Sistema Lehigh Valley.<\/p>\n

This season the Allentown Symphony Association is pleased to announce the Allentown Symphony Artists and Conducting Fellows for the 2016-2017 Season. \u00a0(photos and bios are attached). http:\/\/www.millersymphonyhall.<\/u>org\/symphony\/about\/conducting-fellows\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Meet the Artist 2016-17 Season Schedule:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Opening Gala Concert<\/strong> Friday, October 14, 2016 at noon<\/span> Artist: Branford Marsalis<\/strong>, Saxophone<\/u> Anna Edwards<\/em>, Conducting Fellow<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

Elgar’s Enigma Variations<\/strong><\/p>\n

Friday, November 4, 2016 at noon<\/span> Artist: 2016 Schadt String Competition winner: Alexander Hersh; <\/strong>Larry Lipkis, Prof. of Music and Composer in Residence at \u00a0Moravian College. \u00a0A few of the local composers who won the Elgar competition will be in attendance, however here is the complete list below:<\/u><\/p>\n

K-8 Category Winner:<\/p>\n