With Julian Rachlin, soloist (violin, viola) and leader.
The Academy is firmly established as one of the world's leading chamber orchestras and, according to The Times [London] journalist Richard Morrison, 'As you travel round the globe, the Academy's name has an aura possessed by no other British orchestra'.
Formed from a group of leading London musicians and working without a conductor, the Academy gave its first performance in its namesake church on November 13, 1959. Its debut recording just two years later, had precision, care, consummate musicianship and more sense of style than all other chamber orchestras in Europe put together.
Known for its superlative performances and award-winning recordings the Academy maintains a busy high-profile international concert schedule.
"The musicianship that streamed from the stage last night was beyond superlatives... The playing from this legendary conductor-less orchestra coupled all the grandeur of epic Beethovenian playing with the flawless intimacy of seasoned chamber musicians." - The Glasgow Herald
Planned program to include Grieg, Holberg Suite; Beethoven, arr. Tognetti, Kreutzer Sonata; Britten, Lachrymae; Piazzolla, Four Season of Buenos Aires.
Friday, December 4, 2009, at 1:00 pm
Set in ancient Egypt, Aida is both a heartbreaking love story and an epic drama full of spectacular crowd scenes. A cast of powerful voices and a grand production bring the story to life on the met stage (and on the HD screen). [ more ]
Friday, December 4, 2009, at 8:00 pm
Saturday, December 5, 2009, at 8:00 pm
From the stirring overture to the famous "Halleluja Chorus," Handel's noble music continues to thrill audiences all over the world. The Notre Dame Chorale and Chamber Orchestra bring to the work a freshness and spirited delivery that enliven the work's powerful imagery. [ more ]
Sunday, December 6, 2009, at 2:00 pm
This ensemble will light up your stage with an energy and excitement that will have the audiences firmly ensconced in the Christmas spirit and demanding encore after encore. [ more ]
The Ticket Office will be closed Thanksgiving week, Monday, November 23 through Sunday, November 29. It will reopen on Monday, November 30 at 12 pm. Ticket purchases are still available at any time online. [ more ]
Trio's and the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center have created a fantastic package that includes dinner at Trio's and tickets to the Stefon Harris & Blackout or Dianne Reeves performances. [ more ]
