Monday, April 21, 2025
7:00pm
The Broadway Presbyterian Church
601 West 114th St.
New York
7:00 – Ludwig van Beethoven – Symphony No. 8
7:50 – Emmy Lindström – At the Hills of Hampstead Heath (Clarinet Concerto)
8:30 – break
8:45 – J. S. Bach – Orchestral Suite No. 1
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 →
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 →
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 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 →
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 →
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 →