PERFORMANCE
NEW CENTURY CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
Swasey Chapel | 7pm
Join us for this magnificent event as one of the world’s preeminent violinists performs with her own audacious chamber orchestra. Heralded as “unexcelled in the concert hall today,” Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg and the New Century Chamber Orchestra bring irresistible, “undeniable virtuosity” (Chicago Sun-Times) as they storm the Swasey stage with classical music in a fresh, fearless style.
ABOUT THE GUEST ARTISTS
Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg’s brilliant technique, profound musical depth, and sharp wit are familiar to millions because her career has taken her not only around the world but also into our homes. With 20 albums to her credit and a list of awards as long as her bow, she has appeared on 60 Minutes, CBS Sunday Morning, Live From Lincoln Center, The Charlie Rose Show, and even Sesame Street. Salerno-Sonnenberg is as widely known for her versatility and collaborative spirit as she is for her stunning skills and her love of making music.
Salerno-Sonnenberg also is music director and concertmaster of the New Century Chamber Orchestra, the 19-member string orchestra lauded for its remarkable precision, passion and power. Based in the San Francisco Bay area, New Century is comprised of musicians from across the United States and Europe. Together in Swasey Chapel, Salerno-Sonnenberg and New Century will surprise and inspire, breathing new life and dynamic swagger into rarely heard jewels.
New Century Chamber Orchestra
Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg
A CLOSER LOOK
The performers were pleased to find a sit-down dinner waiting, along with gift boxes of local chocolates. They promised to play especially well after such royal treatment, and it was a promise they delivered. Salerno-Sonnenberg’s energy ignited a fire through the orchestra that warmed and illuminated Swasey chapel, as well as those who braved the bone-chilling night to be there.
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