Saturday, May 3, 2025
10:00am
The Broadway Presbyterian Church
601 West 114th St.
New York
In concert order.
10:00 – Bach
10:30 – Lindström
11:20 – break
11:35 – Beethoven
Coming Soon
Adrian Gutiérrez, clarinet
Gutiérrez is studying for his bachelor's degree in clarinet performance and certification in music education at the Aaron Copland School of Music as a student of Mark Dover. He is principal of the ACSM Orchestra and is a winner of the 2023 ACSM Concerto Competition. Read more →
Clarinet Concerto No. 1
Swedish composer and violinist Emmy Lindström has become known for her emotional and poignant music, seasoned with humorous elements in a fine balance. Read more →
Orchestral Suite No. 1 in C Major
Composed around 1720-25, this is the first of Bach’s four orchestral suites, which were a series of instrumental compositions that often featured dance-inspired movements showcasing varied tempos and textures. Read more →
Audrey J. Edelstein, associate music director
Audrey J. Edelstein is a passionate conductor inspiring audiences to build a relationship with classical music. Equally comfortable leading choruses and orchestras, she brings authenticity and connection to the podium through every performance. Audrey is dedicated to featuring compositions by women and composers of underrepresented heritages in her innovative programming. Read more →
Symphony No. 8
Beethoven’s Eighth Symphony, composed in 1812 on the heels of the Seventh Symphony, initially baffled audiences, who found it out of character with his “heroic” style beginning with the Third Symphony, “Eroica.” Read more →
Michael F. Tietz, music director and principal conductor
Mike founded The Broadway Bach Ensemble in 1985. In addition to conducting, he is an active ’cellist and violist, playing in orchestras and chamber ensembles in the New York City area. Read more →