New Century Chamber Orchestra
SEPTEMBER 26–29, 2019
photo: Washburn Imagery
Fin de siècle
NOVEMBER 7–10, 2019
Simone Dinnerstein Leads Bach DECEMBER 18–20, 2019
Christmas with Anne Sofie von Otter
JANUARY 23–25, 2020
Beethoven in the Presidio MAY 13–17, 2020
Music of the Spheres
Experience the contagious energy and sheer joy of electrifying, intimate live performances from one of the finest chamber orchestras in the world. Led by trailblazing violinist Daniel Hope, New Century will increase its offerings to five subscription weeks featuring some of the world's most celebrated artists in venues throughout the Bay Area. For Tickets and Information: ncco.org or call 415.357.1111
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SEPTEMBER 26 –29, 2019
Fin de siècle Daniel Hope, concertmaster Simos Papanas, guest concertmaster Maxim Lando, piano
New Century opens the season with a tapestry of works written during a period of pivotal artistic evolution at the turn of the 19th century. American teenage piano sensation Maxim Lando joins Daniel Hope for Chausson's Concert for Violin, Piano and Strings alongside the music of Elgar, Strauss and Schoenberg. Greek violinist Simos Papanas appears as Guest Concertmaster. PROGRAM Edward Elgar: Chanson de Matin Edward Elgar: Introduction and Allegro, Op. 47 Christian Sinding: Adagio from Suite im alten Stil, Op. 10 Jules Massenet: Méditation from Thaïs Arnold Schoenberg: Notturno for Strings and Harp Richard Strauss: Morgen for Violin and Strings Ernest Chausson: Concert for Violin, Piano and Strings
PERFORMANCES Thursday, September 26, 2019, 7:30 p.m., First Congregational Church, Berkeley Saturday, September 28, 2019, 7:30 p.m. , Herbst Theatre, San Francisco Sunday, September 29, 2019, 3 p.m., Osher Marin JCC, San Rafael
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Maxim Lando
Daniel Hope
Simos Papanas
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NOVEMBER 7–10, 2019
Simone Dinnerstein Leads Bach Acclaimed American pianist Simone Dinnerstein returns for her first appearances as Artist-in-Residence leading an all-Bach program of Keyboard Concerti highlighted by the composer’s popular Brandenburg Concerto No. 5. PROGRAM Johann Sebastian Bach: Keyboard Concerto in E Major, BWV 1053 J.S. Bach/Busoni: Ich ruf zu dir J.S. Bach: Keyboard Concerto in F minor, BWV 1056 J.S. Bach: Keyboard Concerto in D minor, BWV 1052 J.S. Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D Major, BWV 1050
PERFORMANCES Thursday, November 7, 2019, 7:30 p.m., First Congregational Church, Berkeley Friday, November 8, 2019, 7:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, Palo Alto Saturday, November 9, 2019, 7:30 p.m., Herbst Theatre, San Francisco Sunday, November 10, 2019, 3:00 p.m., Osher Marin JCC, San Rafael
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DECEMBER 18–20, 2019
Christmas with Ann Internationally renowned mezzo-soprano Anne Sofie von Otter makes her New Century debut in a holiday celebration that combines a variety of traditional works, including selections from Bach’s Christmas Oratorio, with popular holiday favorites. PROGRAM Johann Sebastian Bach: “Schliesse, mein Herze, dies selige Wunder” from The Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248 George Frideric Handel: Concerto Grosso in D minor, Op. 6 No. 10, HWV 328 Handel: “As with rosy steps the morn” from Theodora, HWV 68 Handel: “Cara sposa” from Rinaldo, HWV 7 Antonio Vivaldi: Winter from The Four Seasons Arcangelo Corelli: Concerto Grosso in G minor, Op. 6 No. 8 "Christmas Concerto” Thad Jones: A Child is Born Irving Berlin: White Christmas Robert Wells: The Christmas Song Traditional: O Tannenbaum
CO N C E RT S Wednesday, December 18, 2019, 7:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, Palo Alto Thursday, December 19, 2019, 7:30 p.m., St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, San Francisco Friday, December 20, 2019, 7:30 p.m., First Congregational Church, Berkeley
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Anne Sofie von Otter
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JANUARY 23–25, 2020
Beethoven in the Pr
Daniel Hope, concertmaster I Lynn Harrell, cello I Simone Din New Century joins the global celebrations of Beethoven’s 250th birthday showcasing selected orchestral and chamber masterworks in two unique programs. Music Director Daniel Hope shares the stage swith Artist-in-Residence, pianist Simone Dinnerstein and cellist Lynn Harrell for Beethoven’s Triple Concerto Op. 56 with all three artists presenting an evening of chamber music that includes Piano Trio Op. 1 No. 1 and Sonatas.
J A N U A R Y 24, 2020 Ludwig van Beethoven: Cello Sonata No. 5 in D Major, Op. 102 No. 2 Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 9 in A Major, Op. 47 “Kreutzer” Beethoven: Piano Trio in E-flat Major, Op. 1 No. 1
J A N U A R Y 25, 2020 Beethoven: Triple Concerto in C Major, Op. 56 Beethoven: Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Op. 21
PERFORMANCES Friday, January 24, 2020, 7:30 p.m., Presidio Theatre, San Francisco Saturday, January 25, 2020, 7:30 p.m., Presidio Theatre, San Francisco
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San Francisco Girls Chorus
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New Century Chamber Orchestra
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MAY 13–17, 2020
Music of the Spheres Music Director Daniel Hope takes audiences on an exploration of time and space with selected works from his best-selling album Spheres. GRAMMY Award-winning San Francisco Girls Chorus returns in a program that features the music of Prokofiev, Glass, Holst and more.
PROGRAM Gabriel Prokofiev: Spheres Johann Paul von Westhoff (Arr. Christian Badzura): Imitazione delle Campane Philip Glass: Echorus Michael Nyman: Trysting Fields Karsten Gundermann: Faust Arvo Pärt: Fratres John Williams: Starkiller from Star Wars (Arr. for strings) Gustav Holst: Mars and Jupiter from The Planets (Arr. for strings) Gabriel Fauré (Arr. John Rutter): Cantique de Jean Racine, Op. 11 Aleksey Igudesmann: Lento Karl Jenkins: The Armed Man – A Mass for Peace: Benedictus Featuring the San Francisco Girls Chorus
PERFORMANCES Wednesday, May 13, 2020, 7:30 p.m., Bing Concert Hall, Stanford Thursday, May 14, 2020, 7:30 p.m., First Congregational Church, Berkeley Saturday, May 16, 2020, 7:30 p.m., Herbst Theatre, San Francisco Sunday, May 17, 2020, 3:00 p.m., Osher Marin JCC, San Rafael
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Refuge in Music ONE PERFORMANCE ONLY! As part of the Bay Area Violins of Hope residency, Daniel Hope and members of the New Century Chamber Orchestra will perform music by Jewish composers on the iconic collection of recovered and restored Holocaust-era string instruments. This event will feature exclusive footage from Daniel Hope’s award-winning film Refuge in Music: Terezín/Theresienstadt. Sunday, January 26, 2020 I 3:30pm I Osher Marin JCC
Save the Dates
Annual Gala January 17, 2020 | Cocktails at 6 PM | Dinner and Music at 7 PM Mark your calendars now for our annual gala benefiting New Century Chamber Orchestra! You are invited to join this glittering evening event which features dinner, silent and live auctions led by auctioneer Michael Tate, and special guest artists. More details will be shared online and by formal invitation.
Post-Concert Receptions The following post-concert receptions are open to subscribers and Supporters (donors who make annual gifts of $250 or more). These festive, informal events are wonderful ways to meet and connect with our musicians immediately following our performances. September 26, 2019 November 9, 2019
May 13, 2020 May 17, 2020
Sustainers’ Luncheon with Musicians This informal lunch is open to Sustainers (donors who make annual gifts of $500 or more) and immediately follows our popular Open Rehearsal. RSVP requested. November 6, 2019 San Francisco, Trinity Center for the Arts
Leaders’ Luncheon with Daniel Hope This informal lunch is open to Leaders (donors who make annual gifts of $1,000 or more) and immediately follows our popular Open Rehearsal. RSVP requested. January 22, 2020 San Francisco, Trinity Center for the Arts
President’s Lounge
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Stradivarius Circle members (donors who make annual gifts of $2,500 or more) are invited to attend pre-concert receptions before each of our San Francisco performances. Sponsored by Korbel Champagne, the President’s Lounge offers guests a glass of champagne or sparkling water and snacks. September 28, 2019 January 25, 2020 November 9, 2019 May 16, 2020 December 19, 2019
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Fin de siècle
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Simone Dinnerstein Leads Bach
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Christmas with Anne Sofie von Otter
o Friday, Dec 20 First Congregational Church Berkeley
Beethoven in the Presidio
o Thursday, Jan 23 First Congregational Church Berkeley
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o Sunday, Sept 29 Osher Marin JCC
o Friday, Nov 8 First United Methodist Church
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o Sunday, Nov 10 Osher Marin JCC
o Wednesday, Dec 18 First United Methodist Church
o Thursday, Dec 19 St. Mark’s Lutheran Church o Saturday, Jan 25 Presidio Theatre o Sunday, January 26
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Music of the Spheres
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o Saturday, May 16 Herbst Theatre
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o Add On Concert: Beethoven in the Presidio, Friday, January 24, Presidio Theatre, San Francisco
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