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The Orchestra Now

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November 13–14, 2021

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Globally renowned violinist and Bard Conservatory of Music faculty member Gil Shaham joins the orchestra for the world premiere of a new piece written for him by award-winning composer Scott Wheeler. Also on the program are Julia Perry’s dramatic Stabat Mater, and George Bristow’s rarely-heard Arcadian Symphony.

Leon Botstein conductor
Gil Shaham violin 
Briana Hunter mezzo-soprano

Julia Perry Stabat Mater
Scott Wheeler Birds of America (World Premiere)
George Frederick Bristow Symphony No. 4, Arcadian


Estimated run time is 2 hours and 10 minutes.