Take a look at some our past performances!
Classics #1 Glen Cortese, Conductor * 1 concert in 2 versions & 3 Locations * “MIGO, SCHUBERT & VIVALDI” Sponsored by the Western New York Chamber Orchestra, the NEW YORK STATE COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS, THE COOPER FOUNDATION & in collaboration with The Fredonia School of Music @SUNY Fredonia. Program #1…in Erie,Pa Saturday 9/23, 2023 4:00pm MIGO: Concerto Grosso #1 (The Seance) SCHUBERT: Symphony #5 VIVALDI: Gloria (soloists TBD) …with The Fredonia Chamber Choir & the Cathedral Choir @ St. Paul’s Erie (preparation by Dr. Vernon Huff, Director of Choral Activities @SUNY Fredonia) Episcopal Cathedral of Saint Paul, Erie, PA 134 West 7th Street Erie, PA 16501 **A free will offering to be accepted at the door** Program #1…in Fredonia, NY Sunday 9/24, 2023 3:00 p.m. MIGO: Concerto Grosso #1 (The Seance) SCHUBERT: Symphony #5 VIVALDI: Gloria (soloists TBD) …with The Fredonia Chamber Choir & the Cathedral Choir @ St. Paul’s Erie (preparation by Dr. Vernon Huff, Director of Choral Activities @SUNY Fredonia & Dr. Christopher Pettit, Director of Music @ The Episcopal Cathedral of St. Paul’s in Erie, PA) King Concert Hall @ Michael C. Rockefeller Arts Center State University of New York at Fredonia, Fredonia, NY 14063 $20.00 ADULTS, FREE for STUDENTS in advance, $5.00 at the door with valid ID Fredonia Ticket Office (716) 673-3501 & [email protected] Program #2…at St. Bonaventure Sunday 10/15, 2023 3:00 p.m. CORTESE: Regina Coeli HAYDN: Keyboard Concerto No.11 in D Major (featuring Daniel Maltz, Forte Piano) VIVALDI: Gloria (soloists TBD) …with The Fredonia Chamber Choir (preparation by Dr. Vernon Huff, Director of Choral Activities @SUNY Fredonia) Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts @ St. Bonaventure University 3261 West State Road, St. Bonaventure, NY 14778 $20.00 ADULTS, $5.00 for STUDENTS with valid ID advance purchasing is encouraged Box Office (716) 375-2494 Concert Season 2023-2024 Classics #1 Glen Cortese, Conductor * 1 concert in 2 versions * Ravel & Schubert & Musto & Wagner Sponsored by the Western New York Chamber Orchestraand the NEW YORK STATE COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS THE COOPER FOUNDATION and in collaboration with The Fredonia School of Music @SUNY Fredonia. Program #1…in Fredonia Sunday 9/18, 2022, 4:00p.m. RAVEL: Mother Goose Suite (reduced version) SCHUBERT: Mass #2 in G major D. 167 …with The Fredonia Chamber Choir (preparation by Dr. Vernon Huff, Director of Choral Activities @SUNY Fredonia) MUSTO: Piano Concerto #2 …featuring John Musto King Concert Hall @ Michael C. Rockefeller Arts Center State University of New York at Fredonia Fredonia, NY 14063 $20.00 ADULTS, FREE for STUDENTS in advance, $5.00 at the door with valid ID SUNY Fredonia Ticket Office (716) 673-3501 & [email protected] Program #2…at St. Bonaventure Sunday 10/16, 2022 3:00 p.m. WAGNER: Siegfried Idyll RAVEL: Mother Goose Suite (reduced version) SCHUBERT: Mass #2 in G major D. 167 …with The Fredonia Chamber Choir (preparation by Dr. Vernon Huff, Director of Choral Activities @SUNY Fredonia) Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts @ St. Bonaventure University 3261 West State Road St. Bonaventure, NY 14778 $20.00 ADULTS, $5.00 for STUDENTS with valid ID advance purchasing is encouraged Box Office (716) 375-2494 Classics #2 Glen Cortese, Conductor “Reflections & Requiem” Sponsored by the Western New York Chamber Orchestra and the NEW YORK STATE COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS THE COOPER FOUNDATION Sunday, November 6, 2022 4:00 p.m LAURIDSEN: O Magnum Mysterium(String version) BARBER: Adagio for Strings MUSTO: Litany ARNESEN: Requiem for Solace Westminster Presbyterian Church, Buffalo Westminster Presbyterian Church 724 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209 (this event is free and open to the public $10 Donation is politely suggested Classics #3 Glen Cortese, Conductor International Artist Concerto Concert Sponsored by : The Friends of Westminster Presbyterian Church, Western New York Chamber Orchestra, the Musician’s Performance Trust Fund, the New York State Counsel For The Arts THE Cooper Foundation Progressive Musicians Virtual Concerto Halls Sound Espressivo Competition /kor/ Productions Brilliant Talent Discovery Awards Friday, February 17, 2023 7:30 p.m colOrchestra Competition Winners (repertoire TBA) …at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Buffalo (this event is free and open to the public) $10 Donation is politely suggested Westminster Presbyterian Church 724 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209 …In Fredonia Sunday, February 19, 2023 4:00 p.m King Concert Hall @ Michael C. Rockefeller Arts Center State University of New York at Fredonia Fredonia, NY 14063 $20.00 ADULTS, FREE for STUDENTS in advance, $5.00 at the door with valid ID Classics #4 Glen Cortese, Conductor “Masterworks” Sponsored by the Western New York Chamber Orchestra, the MUSICIAN'S PERFORMANCE TRUST FUND, the NEW YORK STATE COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS THE COOPER FOUNDATION and the School of Music Choral Ensembles of the State University at Fredonia Sunday, May 7, 2023 4:00 p.m MOZART: Ave verum corpus CORTESE: Regina Coeli (World premiere) (featuring Lucille Horn) MOZART: Requiem (featuring Lisa Layman, Lynne McMurtry, Jo Dan Harper & James Harrington) King Concert Hall @ Michael C. Rockefeller Arts Center State University of New York at Fredonia Fredonia, NY 14063 $20.00 ADULTS, FREE for STUDENTS in advance, $5.00 at the door with valid ID SUNY Fredonia Ticket Office (716) 673-3501 & [email protected] ******************************************************** 2021-2022 Season Classics #1 "Bach to Basics" *concerts in two versions* Sponsored by the Friends of Westminster Presbyterian Church, the Western New York Chamber Orchestra, the MUSICIAN'S PERFORMANCE TRUST FUND, the NEW YORK STATE COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS THE COOPER FOUNDATION and in collaboration with The Fredonia School of Music @SUNY Fredonia. …in Buffalo Friday, September 24, 2021 7:30 p.m (this event is free and open to the public) Westminster Presbyterian Church 724 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209 Glen Cortese, Conductor “Sheep May Safely Graze” (Cantata #208 J.S.Bach) Arr. Glen Cortese Cantata #160 “Ich weiß, daß mein Erlöser lebt” J.S.Bach (I Know That My Redeemer Lives) Brent Weber, Tenor Concerto Grosso in F Major, Op.6 #2 G.F. Handel Sinfonia No. 10 in B minor Felix Mendelssohn Brandenburg Concerto #3 in G Major J.S.Bach …in Fredonia Sunday, September 26, 2021 4:00 p.m. ( $20.00 ADULTS, FREE for STUDENTS with valid ID ) King Concert Hall Michael C. Rockefeller Arts Center State University of New York at Fredonia Fredonia, NY 14063 Glen Cortese, Conductor “Sheep May Safely Graze” (Cantata #208 J.S.Bach) Arr. Glen Cortese Cantata #160 “Ich weiß, daß mein Erlöser lebt” J.S.Bach (I Know That My Redeemer Lives) Brent Weber, Tenor Brandenburg Concerto #3 in G Major J.S.Bach Cantata #80 - “Ein Feste Burg Ist Unser Gott” J.S.Bach (A Mighty Fortress Is Our God) Madeline Harts, Soprano Laurie Tramuta, Alto Joe Dan Harper, Tenor Brandon Mecklenberg, Bass …with The Fredonia Chamber Choir (preparation by Dr. Vernon Huff, Director of Choral Activities @SUNY Fredonia) —————————————————————————————-- **SPECIAL ONE-NIGHT-ONLY EVENT** HALLOWEEN Spooktacular POPS Rockefeller Arts joins with the Western New York Chamber Orchestra for DFT Communications Pop Series Event! Friday October 29, 2021 7:30 P.M. King Concert Hall Michael C. Rockefeller Arts Center State University of New York at Fredonia Fredonia, NY 14063 Tickets $20.00- $35.00 Danse Macabre Camille Saint-Saëns Symphonie Fantastique 4th Movement Hector Berlioz “March to the Scaffold” Peer Gynt Suite #1 Edvard Grieg “In the Hall of the Mountain King” Night on Bald Mountain Modest Petrovich Mussorgsky The Harry Potter Suite John Williams Thriller Michael Jackson Classics #2 * a concert in 2 versions and in 3 locations * Sponsored by the Friends of Westminster Presbyterian Church, the Western New York Chamber Orchestra, the MUSICIAN'S PERFORMANCE TRUST FUND, the NEW YORK STATE COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS THE COOPER FOUNDATION and in collaboration with The Fredonia School of Music @SUNY Fredonia. …in Buffalo “Such Glorious Gifts” Friday, February 11, 2021 7:30 p.m (this event is free and open to the public) Westminster Presbyterian Church 724 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209 Glen Cortese, Conductor “Children’s Corner” Claude Debussy (1862-1918) Arr. by Glen Cortese (b. 1960) Concerto for Flute and Harp W.A. Mozart (1756-1791) Barry Crawford, Flute Sonja Inglefield, Harp “Such Glorious Gifts” Ron E. Martin (b. 1955) … with the Westminster Choir (Preparation by Garrett F. Martin, Organist & Director of Music @ Westminster Presbyterian Church Buffalo) …In Fredonia Saturday, February 12, 2022 7:30 p.m ( $20.00 ADULTS, FREE for STUDENTS with valid ID ) advance purchasing is encouraged at the Fredonia Ticket Office (716) 673-3501 King Concert Hall Michael C. Rockefeller Arts Center State University of New York at Fredonia Fredonia, NY 14063 Glen Cortese, Conductor Voyage John Corigliano (b. 1938) “Children’s Corner” Claude Debussy (1862-1918) Arr. by Glen Cortese (b. 1960) Concerto for Flute and Harp W.A. Mozart (1756-1791) Barry Crawford, Flute Sonja Inglefield, Harp …at St. Bonaventure Sunday, February 13, 2022 2:30 p.m ( $20.00 ADULTS, $5.00 for STUDENTS with valid ID ) advance purchasing is encouraged Box Office (716) 375-2494 The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts @ St. Bonaventure University 3261 West State Road St. Bonaventure, NY 14778 Glen Cortese, Conductor Voyage John Corigliano (b. 1938) “Children’s Corner” Claude Debussy (1862-1918) Arr. by Glen Cortese (b. 1960) Concerto for Flute and Harp W.A. Mozart (1756-1791) Barry Crawford, Flute Sonja Inglefield, Harp Classics #3 …in collaboration with SUNY Fredonia Opera present Sponsored by the Friends of Westminster Presbyterian Church, Western New York Chamber Orchestra, the MUSICIAN'S PERFORMANCE TRUST FUND, the NEW YORK STATE COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS THE COOPER FOUNDATION Le Vin herbé written by Frank Martin based on the tragic story of Tristan & Isolde at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Buffalo Friday, March 25, 2022 7:30 p.m (this event is free and open to the public) $10 Donation is politely suggested Westminster Presbyterian Church 724 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209 …In Fredonia Sunday, March 27, 2022 4:00 p.m $20.00 ADULTS, FREE for STUDENTS advance purchasing is encouraged at the Fredonia Ticket Office (716) 673-3501 King Concert Hall Masks are optional on campus at this time. Classics #4 2 Locations & 2 Programs “Masterworks” Glen Cortese, Conductor *Program 1 * …in Erie, PA Saturday April 23, 2022 7:00 p.m (this event is free and open to the public) $10 Donation is politely suggested the Episcopal Cathedral of Saint Paul, Erie, PA 134 West 7th Street, Erie, PA 16501 Requiem, Opus 48 Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924) Sarah Luebke, Soprano Jason Rober, Baritone …the SUNY Fredonia Chamber Choir and members of the Cathedral Choir of Saint Paul’s Episcopal, Erie, PA Operatic Selections Featuring soloists…. Sarah Luebke, Soprano Grace Mingoea, Mezzo Soprano Tyler Huk, Tenor Jason Rober, Baritone (Preparation by Dr. Vernon Huff, Director of Choral Activities at SUNY Fredonia with Sharon Downey, Canon Musician at the Cathedral of Saint Paul’s Erie, PA) * Program 2 * …In Fredonia Sunday April 24, 2022 4:00 p.m ( $20.00 ADULTS, FREE for STUDENTS with valid ID ) advance purchasing is encouraged at the Fredonia Ticket Office (716) 673-3501 King Concert Hall Michael C. Rockefeller Arts Center State University of New York at Fredonia Fredonia, NY 14063 Requiem, Opus 48 Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924) Sarah Luebke, Soprano Jason Rober, Baritone …the SUNY Fredonia Chamber Choir and members of the Cathedral Choir of Saint Paul’s Episcopal, Erie, PA Requiem, Opus 9 Maurice Duruflé (1902-1986) Grace Mingoea, Mezzo Soprano Tyler Huk, Tenor (Preparation by Dr. Vernon Huff, Director of Choral Activities at SUNY Fredonia with Sharon Downey, Canon Musician at the Cathedral of Saint Paul’s Erie, PA) |
2020-2021 Season
CLASSICS #1
Sponsored by the Friends of Westminster Presbyterian Church and the Western New York Chamber Orchestra.
“Mendelssohn, Mahler, Copland & Musto”
Brent Weber, soloist
Glen Cortese, conductor
MENDELSSOHN: Sinfonia #10 in B minor
MAHLER: Songs of the Wayfarer
COPLAND: Old American Songs
Friday, October 16, 2020 7:30 pm
(There will be no live audience at this concert event!)
Westminster Presbyterian Church
wpcbuffalo.org
724 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14209
***This performance was recorded and released shortly after the concert date!***
The public is encouraged to view this event after it has been released to the social media and website streams.
Follow this link for the recording:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD7hR8p-zb1vCg-lgCaGDRw
CLASSICS #2
Mozart’s charming comedy,
”COSI FAN TUTTE” K.527 (semi-staged)
Sponsored by the Friends of Westminster Presbyterian Church, the Western New York Chamber Orchestra, the MUSICIAN'S PERFORMANCE TRUST FUND, the NEW YORK STATE COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS THE COOPER FOUNDATION and in collaboration with The Fredonia School of Music @SUNY Fredonia.
Glen Cortese, Conductor
Julie Newell, Stage Director & Production Manager
Friday, April 30, 2021 7:00 pm (There will be no live audience at this concert event!)
Westminster Presbyterian Church
724 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14209
wpcbuffalo.org
***The public was encouraged to view this event after it has been released to the social media and website streams.
Clink the links to view on You Tube!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJLGT1kktiQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjwaQ6VW9ZI
CLASSICS #1
Sponsored by the Friends of Westminster Presbyterian Church and the Western New York Chamber Orchestra.
“Mendelssohn, Mahler, Copland & Musto”
Brent Weber, soloist
Glen Cortese, conductor
MENDELSSOHN: Sinfonia #10 in B minor
MAHLER: Songs of the Wayfarer
COPLAND: Old American Songs
Friday, October 16, 2020 7:30 pm
(There will be no live audience at this concert event!)
Westminster Presbyterian Church
wpcbuffalo.org
724 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14209
***This performance was recorded and released shortly after the concert date!***
The public is encouraged to view this event after it has been released to the social media and website streams.
Follow this link for the recording:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD7hR8p-zb1vCg-lgCaGDRw
CLASSICS #2
Mozart’s charming comedy,
”COSI FAN TUTTE” K.527 (semi-staged)
Sponsored by the Friends of Westminster Presbyterian Church, the Western New York Chamber Orchestra, the MUSICIAN'S PERFORMANCE TRUST FUND, the NEW YORK STATE COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS THE COOPER FOUNDATION and in collaboration with The Fredonia School of Music @SUNY Fredonia.
Glen Cortese, Conductor
Julie Newell, Stage Director & Production Manager
Friday, April 30, 2021 7:00 pm (There will be no live audience at this concert event!)
Westminster Presbyterian Church
724 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14209
wpcbuffalo.org
***The public was encouraged to view this event after it has been released to the social media and website streams.
Clink the links to view on You Tube!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJLGT1kktiQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjwaQ6VW9ZI
2019-2020 Season
POPS #1
Rockefeller Arts Center 50th Anniversary
A DFT Communications Pops Series event sponsored by WDOE and KIX Country.
Saturday, September 21, 2019 7:30pm
Rockefeller Arts Center
SUNY Fredonia Campus
Gala Celebration featuring jazz and musical theater favorites and distinguished SUNY Fredonia alumni guest artists including: Craig Shulman (star of Broadway's Les Mis and Phantom), Paul Marinaro (jazz star Chicago and New York), Ann Barr (Las Vegas star), Jen Cody (star of Cats and many other Broadway favorites) among many others!
Classics #1
"LES ILLUMINATIONS"
Sponsored by friends of Westminster Presbyterian Church and the Western New York Chamber Orchestra
Lucille Horn, soprano
Glen Cortese, conductor
Friday, October 18th, 2019 7:30pm
Westminster Presbyterian Church
724 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209
MENDELSSOHN: Sinfonia #12 in G minor
MOZART: Exsultate Jubilate K. 165
Intermission
BARTOK: Romanian Folk Dances (String Orchestra Version)
HAYDN: Symphony #44 in E minor (Trauer-Symphonie)
No ticket charge at Westminster Presbyterian, free will offering is gratefully accepted on behalf of the church.
Jamestown Area Schools String Day
Sponsored by Erie 2 - Chautauqua - Cattaraugus BOCES
**Rescheduled -- Friday, May 29, 2020**
$5 Admission for community audience members
This unique collaboration between Jamestown schools and WNYCO has been celebrated for over 30 consecutive years. Come witness the joy of string players age 3-18 as they work side by side with WNYCO's professional musicians and Maestro Glen Cortese!
Pops #2
"POINSETTIA POPS"
Sponsored by the Jamestown Concert Association
Glen Cortese, Conductor
Featuring dance excerpts from The Nutcracker, presented in collaboration with The Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet
Wednesday, December 4, 2019 7:30pm
Reg Lenna Center for the Arts
116 E 3rd St Jamestown, NY 14701
Tickets will become available at: http://reglenna.com/upcoming
Classics #2
“L'HISTOIRE DU SOLDAT”
Sponsored by friends of the Western New York Chamber Orchestra and the Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet
Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet
Glen Cortese, conductor
Narrator, TBA
Friday, February 14, 2020 7:30pm
Lucille Ball Little Theatre of Jamestown
18 E 2nd St, Jamestown, NY 14701
Tickets available at the door and through the Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet.
Sunday, February 16, 2020 4pm
Juliet J. Rosch Recital Hall
SUNY Fredonia Campus
Tickets available in person or online through the SUNY Fredonia Ticket office and at the door.
CORTESE: Romeo and Juliet (world premiere)
Intermission
STRAVINSKY: L'Histoire du Soldat
Classics #3 *POSTPONED*(COVID-19)
“SOLEMN VESPERS" DATE: TBD
Featuring The Westminster Presbyterian Church Choirs
Friday, March 27, 2020 7:30pm
Sunday, March 29 at 10:30am
Westminster Presbyterian Church
724 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209
Sonja Inglefeld, Harp
Barry Crawford, Flute
Glen Cortese, conductor
DEBUSSY: "Children's Corner"
MOZART: Concerto for Flute and Harp or Concerto for Flute in G major
Intermission
MOZART: "Solemn Vespers"
No ticket charge at Westminster Presbyterian, free will offering is gratefully accepted on behalf of the church.
Classics #4 *POSTPONED*(COVID-19)
"MASTERWORKS" DATE: TBD
Featuring the beloved "Requiem" of Gabriel Faure as well as the stirring "Requiem" of Maurice Durufle.
In collaboration with The Fredonia School of Music and the SUNY Fredonia Masterworks Choir under the direction of
Dr. Vernon Huff.
Favorite operatic scenes of W.A. Mozart from "Cosi fan tutte" and "Le Nozze di Figaro", among others. In cooperation with Erie Opera Theatre.
Saturday, May 2, 2020 7:30pm
King Concert Hall
Repertoire:
FAURE: "Requiem" (36')
Intermission
DURUFLE: "Requiem" (41')
Sunday, May 3, 2020 4:00pm
The Episcopal Cathedral of St. Paul
134 West 7th Street
Erie, PA 16501
Repertoire:
FAURE: "Requiem" (36')
Intermission
Select operatic scenes
POPS #1
Rockefeller Arts Center 50th Anniversary
A DFT Communications Pops Series event sponsored by WDOE and KIX Country.
Saturday, September 21, 2019 7:30pm
Rockefeller Arts Center
SUNY Fredonia Campus
Gala Celebration featuring jazz and musical theater favorites and distinguished SUNY Fredonia alumni guest artists including: Craig Shulman (star of Broadway's Les Mis and Phantom), Paul Marinaro (jazz star Chicago and New York), Ann Barr (Las Vegas star), Jen Cody (star of Cats and many other Broadway favorites) among many others!
Classics #1
"LES ILLUMINATIONS"
Sponsored by friends of Westminster Presbyterian Church and the Western New York Chamber Orchestra
Lucille Horn, soprano
Glen Cortese, conductor
Friday, October 18th, 2019 7:30pm
Westminster Presbyterian Church
724 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209
MENDELSSOHN: Sinfonia #12 in G minor
MOZART: Exsultate Jubilate K. 165
Intermission
BARTOK: Romanian Folk Dances (String Orchestra Version)
HAYDN: Symphony #44 in E minor (Trauer-Symphonie)
No ticket charge at Westminster Presbyterian, free will offering is gratefully accepted on behalf of the church.
Jamestown Area Schools String Day
Sponsored by Erie 2 - Chautauqua - Cattaraugus BOCES
**Rescheduled -- Friday, May 29, 2020**
$5 Admission for community audience members
This unique collaboration between Jamestown schools and WNYCO has been celebrated for over 30 consecutive years. Come witness the joy of string players age 3-18 as they work side by side with WNYCO's professional musicians and Maestro Glen Cortese!
Pops #2
"POINSETTIA POPS"
Sponsored by the Jamestown Concert Association
Glen Cortese, Conductor
Featuring dance excerpts from The Nutcracker, presented in collaboration with The Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet
Wednesday, December 4, 2019 7:30pm
Reg Lenna Center for the Arts
116 E 3rd St Jamestown, NY 14701
Tickets will become available at: http://reglenna.com/upcoming
Classics #2
“L'HISTOIRE DU SOLDAT”
Sponsored by friends of the Western New York Chamber Orchestra and the Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet
Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet
Glen Cortese, conductor
Narrator, TBA
Friday, February 14, 2020 7:30pm
Lucille Ball Little Theatre of Jamestown
18 E 2nd St, Jamestown, NY 14701
Tickets available at the door and through the Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet.
Sunday, February 16, 2020 4pm
Juliet J. Rosch Recital Hall
SUNY Fredonia Campus
Tickets available in person or online through the SUNY Fredonia Ticket office and at the door.
CORTESE: Romeo and Juliet (world premiere)
Intermission
STRAVINSKY: L'Histoire du Soldat
Classics #3 *POSTPONED*(COVID-19)
“SOLEMN VESPERS" DATE: TBD
Featuring The Westminster Presbyterian Church Choirs
Friday, March 27, 2020 7:30pm
Sunday, March 29 at 10:30am
Westminster Presbyterian Church
724 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209
Sonja Inglefeld, Harp
Barry Crawford, Flute
Glen Cortese, conductor
DEBUSSY: "Children's Corner"
MOZART: Concerto for Flute and Harp or Concerto for Flute in G major
Intermission
MOZART: "Solemn Vespers"
No ticket charge at Westminster Presbyterian, free will offering is gratefully accepted on behalf of the church.
Classics #4 *POSTPONED*(COVID-19)
"MASTERWORKS" DATE: TBD
Featuring the beloved "Requiem" of Gabriel Faure as well as the stirring "Requiem" of Maurice Durufle.
In collaboration with The Fredonia School of Music and the SUNY Fredonia Masterworks Choir under the direction of
Dr. Vernon Huff.
Favorite operatic scenes of W.A. Mozart from "Cosi fan tutte" and "Le Nozze di Figaro", among others. In cooperation with Erie Opera Theatre.
Saturday, May 2, 2020 7:30pm
King Concert Hall
Repertoire:
FAURE: "Requiem" (36')
Intermission
DURUFLE: "Requiem" (41')
Sunday, May 3, 2020 4:00pm
The Episcopal Cathedral of St. Paul
134 West 7th Street
Erie, PA 16501
Repertoire:
FAURE: "Requiem" (36')
Intermission
Select operatic scenes
2018 - 2019
Classics #1
“ANGELS AND DEMONS, Concerto for Organ, String Orchestra and Percussion” Friday, September 21, 2018 7:30pm Westminster Presbyterian in Buffalo Sunday, September 23, 2018 4pm King Concert Hall SUNY Fredonia Chamber Choir, Dr Vernon Huff Director Garrett Martin, Organist Glen Cortese, conductor HOLST: St. Paul’s Suite CORTESE: Angels and Demons: Concerto for Organ, String Orchestra and Percussion (world premiere) SALIERI: Mass in D major (“Emperor”) |
Holiday Pops
"POINSETTIA POPS" Wednesday, December 5, 2018 7:30pm Reg Lenna Center for the Arts Jamestown, NY Tickets available at: http://reglenna.com/upcoming Vocalists: Lisa Layman, soprano & Katelyn Crall, mezzo-soprano Glen Cortese, Conductor |
Classics #2
“EBONY AND IVORY” Sunday, February 10, 2019 4pm King Concert Hall Sunday, February 17, 2019 5pm Quick Center for the Arts, St. Bonaventure University in Allegany, NY Philip Edward Fisher, pianist see more Glen Cortese, conductor RESPIGHI: Ancient Airs and Dances: Suite #3 HAYDN: Piano Concerto in C major SHOSTAKOVICH: Piano Concerto #1 |
Classics #3
“AMADEUS” Friday, March 29, 2019 7:30pm Westminster Presbyterian Church Sunday, March 31, 2019 4pm King Concert Hall Soloists, see more Narrators, Peter Hall & Julie Newell Glen Cortese, conductor MOZART: Overture to the Marriage of Figaro MOZART: Various Opera Excerpts Intermission MOZART: Mass in C Major, K. 167 (Trinity) |
2017 - 2018
Commencement Eve Pops
May 18, 2018 7:30 PM King Concert Hall, SUNY Fredonia Featuring highlights from the greatest Broadway musicals in the world: PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, LES MISERABLES, and WEST SIDE STORY Sponsored by the Friends of Rockefeller Arts Center |
Classics #3
" THE MUSICAL LIFE OF HAYDN"
Featuring: Fredonia Masterworks Choir
April 13 7:30 P.M.
Westminster Presbyterian Church, Buffalo NY
AND
April 15 4:00 PM
King Concert Hall, SUNY Fredonia
Repertoire:
Franz Joseph Haydn: Symphony # 44 in F # minor know as "The Farewell"
Franz Josef Haydn: Theresien Mass
Featuring the Fredonia Masterworks Choir
" THE MUSICAL LIFE OF HAYDN"
Featuring: Fredonia Masterworks Choir
April 13 7:30 P.M.
Westminster Presbyterian Church, Buffalo NY
AND
April 15 4:00 PM
King Concert Hall, SUNY Fredonia
Repertoire:
Franz Joseph Haydn: Symphony # 44 in F # minor know as "The Farewell"
Franz Josef Haydn: Theresien Mass
Featuring the Fredonia Masterworks Choir
Classics #2
"Mr. Tambourine Man"
February 11, 2018 4:00 P.M.
Rosch Recital Hall, Mason Hall
SUNY Fredonia
Featuring Fredonia Students: Lucille Susan and Julianna Grabowski
Repertoire:
Lukas Foss: Time Cycle
Glen Cortese: Canso d'amore
John Corigliano: Mr. Tambourine Man
Featuring: winner of the Pulitzer Prize, an Academy Award, and four Grammys:
John Corigliano
"Mr. Tambourine Man"
February 11, 2018 4:00 P.M.
Rosch Recital Hall, Mason Hall
SUNY Fredonia
Featuring Fredonia Students: Lucille Susan and Julianna Grabowski
Repertoire:
Lukas Foss: Time Cycle
Glen Cortese: Canso d'amore
John Corigliano: Mr. Tambourine Man
Featuring: winner of the Pulitzer Prize, an Academy Award, and four Grammys:
John Corigliano
Christmas Pops
"Poinsettia Pops"
December 6, 2017 at 7:30 P.M.
Featuring SUNY Fredonia's students: Michaela Tramuta, Lucia Helgren,and Mariami Bekauri
Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Jamestown NY
Sponsored by Jamestown Concert Association
"Poinsettia Pops"
December 6, 2017 at 7:30 P.M.
Featuring SUNY Fredonia's students: Michaela Tramuta, Lucia Helgren,and Mariami Bekauri
Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Jamestown NY
Sponsored by Jamestown Concert Association
Classics #1
"Musical Portraits"
featuring Father Sean Duggan, Piano Performances: Friday, September 15, 2017 @ 7:30 PM Westminster Presbyterian Church Buffalo Sunday, Septemeber 17, 2017 @ 4:00 PM King Concert Hall Friday, Septemeber 29, 2017 @ 7:30 PM St. Bonaventure Repertoire: Debussy: Children's Corner Suite Respighi: Trittico Botticelliano W.A. Mozart: Piano Concerto in Eflat, K. 271 known as the "Jeunehomme" |
Pops Concert
"You've Got A Friend"
featuring the works of Carole King and James Taylor
September 21, 2017 at 7:30 P.M.
King Concert Hall, SUNY Fredonia
Sponsored by Rockefeller Arts Center
"You've Got A Friend"
featuring the works of Carole King and James Taylor
September 21, 2017 at 7:30 P.M.
King Concert Hall, SUNY Fredonia
Sponsored by Rockefeller Arts Center