Ensemble 212 Duologues: Beethoven & Fairouz
Saturday, September 18, 2010 8:00 pm | purchase tickets
New York's celebrated Ensemble 212, under the direction of Yoon Jae Lee, will open it's 2010-11 season with an orchestral concert featuring works by Ludwig van Beethoven and Mohammed Fairouz, one of the most sought out young composers today. The concert features the World Premiere of Fairouz's Double Concerto "States of Fantasy," which was commissioned by Ensemble 212 and written especially for violinist Nicholas Kitchen and cellist Yeesun Kim of the Borromeo Quartet. The Double Concerto is based on Jacqueline Rose's monumental book "States of Fantasy". Fairouz's Second Symphony will be receiving it's New York premiere.
Ludwig van BEETHOVEN
Coriolan Overture, Op. 62
Mohammed FAIROUZ
Symphony No. 2
New York Premiere
Mohammed FAIROUZ
Double Concerto for Violin, Cello & Orchestra, "States of Fantasy"
World Premiere (comissioned by Ensemble 212)
Members of the Borromeo Quartet: Nicholas Kitchen, Violin & Yeesun Kim, Violoncello
Ludwig van BEETHOVEN
The Creatures of Prometheus Finale, Op. 43
Mohammed FAIROUZ
Symphony No. 1 "Symphonic Aphorisms"
Single Tickets: $40, 25
Students: $15
Discount tickets can be purchase at the Box Office or by calling 212 501 3330.
EVENT ABBREVIATIONS:
AGRH = Ann Goodman Recital Hall,
KC = Kaufman Center,
LMS = Lucy Moses School
MCH = Merkin Concert Hall,
SMS = Special Music School,
YAP = Young Artist Program