Rockefeller Arts Center | SUNY Fredonia

The Western New York Chamber Orchestra

The Great Romantics
Sunday, Sept. 20 at 4 p.m.
King Concert Hall
Maestro Glen Cortese explores the romantic side of three of the world’s greatest with works including Beethoven’s iconic Symphony No. 5, and the Tragic Overture by Johannes Brahms. Renowned pianist Claudia Hoca joins the orchestra for Mozart’s D minor Piano Concerto K.466.

Oktoberfest
Sunday, Oct. 25* at 4 p.m.
King Concert Hall
All Bach in October! WNYCO favorite Neil Dufallo makes a special return appearance as soloist in J. S. Bach’s E Major Violin Concerto and Brandenburg Concerto No. 3. The Holy Trinity Concert Choir of Buffalo and Soloists collaborate for the Cantata, “A Mighty Fortress.”
*This is a change from the date originally announced.

The Great Classicists
Sunday, Feb. 21 at 4 p.m.
King Concert Hall
Classical symphonic gems by Haydn, Mozart and Schubert sparkle in this Sunday afternoon concert. Principal bassoonist Laura Koepke is featured in Mozart’s classic Bassoon Concerto, K. 191, along with Haydn’s rousing Symphony No.63 in C major (Roxelane) and Schubert’s masterpiece,
Symphony No. 5.

Turn of the Screw
Tuesday, March 307 at 8 p.m.
King Concert Hall
The astonishing dramatic power of Benjamin Britten’s chamber opera Turn of the Screw comes to life. Based on Henry James’ novel, it tells of a young governess who finds herself in a battle with evil spirits in an attempt to save the children she has been hired to care for. It is regarded by many as the finest of all Britten’s stage-works. WNYCO brings its season to a dramatic close with a staged performance of this theatrical masterpiece.