About the program
Enjoy timeless music from classics like Casablanca, Sunset Boulevard, Psycho, Ben-Hur, and more, all inspired by the Golden Age of Hollywood. Featuring guest violinist Uli Speth, who will perform the Korngold Violin Concerto, famously known as the Hollywood Concerto.
Program subject to change.
guest violinist - uli speth
German violinist Uli Speth, a graduate of the Mozarteum in Salzburg, Austria, has performed as a soloist and as a chamber musician throughout the U.S. He has commissioned and premiered several new pieces for string quartet, performed live on Vermont Public Radio and KMFA of Texas and has recorded for Public Radio Networks in Austria and in Italy.
Mr. Speth has enjoyed performing chamber music alongside members of the Hagen, Emerson, Cavaliere and Ying quartets and members of Orpheus Chamber Orchestra. His solo performances have earned him praise by the critics of the Austin American Statesman and Salzburger Nachrichten, among others.
Since 2005 Uli has served as concertmaster of the Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra, and in recent years also as concertmaster for the Chappaqua Orchestra and Fenimore Chamber Orchestra. He has also performed with well known conductors such as Gerard Schwarz, Kurt Masur, James Levine, JoAnn Falletta, Marin Alsop and others.
A dedicated educator, Uli serves on the faculties of The College of New Jersey, Hartwick College and Eastern Music Festival.
Mr. Speth has enjoyed performing chamber music alongside members of the Hagen, Emerson, Cavaliere and Ying quartets and members of Orpheus Chamber Orchestra. His solo performances have earned him praise by the critics of the Austin American Statesman and Salzburger Nachrichten, among others.
Since 2005 Uli has served as concertmaster of the Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra, and in recent years also as concertmaster for the Chappaqua Orchestra and Fenimore Chamber Orchestra. He has also performed with well known conductors such as Gerard Schwarz, Kurt Masur, James Levine, JoAnn Falletta, Marin Alsop and others.
A dedicated educator, Uli serves on the faculties of The College of New Jersey, Hartwick College and Eastern Music Festival.
A special Presentation about hollywood's golden age
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Come Early for a Special Presentation with Joseph Luzzi.
“Hollywood’s Golden Age” at 3:15 p.m. Our pre-concert talk will feature film clips and historical background on the movie music we are presenting in this concert. Learn about the stars of this exciting period and the historical impact of the studios making these films. Joseph Luzzi is the Asher B. Edelman Professor of Literature at Bard College, where he also teaches courses on film and Italian Studies. Learn more about Joseph Luzzi. |
