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2010-2011 Season

Mostly Mozart!

The Western New York Chamber Orchestra celebrates the music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart this season with representative works from his symphonic, instrumental choral and operatic compositions. Each concert will feature a major work by the composer including the Requiem and the delightful opera, Così fan tutte. The Fredonia College Choir, faculty soloists and some of the most talented vocal students from the school will join  the orchestra for a season filled with music jewels from the great Mozart’s crown!



 

Season opens with
Summer Serenade
Sunday, September 19, 2010

Enjoy the last few days of summer while listening to these two amazing classics! Serenades were originally occasional pieces meant to be played outdoors in the late afternoon or evening. You can enjoy the Mozart’s famous Gran Partita (used for the sound track of Amadeus) and Tchaikovsky’s beautiful Serenade for Strings in the comfort of King Concert Hall.  Come and hear the sizzling strings and stunning winds of WNYCO present these two incredible works.
 


 

New Faces!
 

After 27 years the Western New York Chamber Orchestra (WNYCO) (formerly the Fredonia Chamber Players) is taking on a whole new look - administratively speaking at least. Founding member Jay East, who served as the Executive Director of the ensemble for all its 27 years, retired from the position in May. While at SUNY Fredonia, Jay also served a long tenure as Professor of Clarinet in the School of Music. The Executive Director position will be replaced by a married tandem of Laura Koepke, currently Professor of Bassoon in the School of Music, together with her husband, Jordan Frazier, a string bass player with the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra.

Also changing roles is President of the Board of Directors. School of Music voice faculty member, Julie Newell, ended her term after seven years. She is replaced by Sandy Rotunda, a Fredonia native and businessman, who has a long family heritage with the School of Music. Sandy’s Mom and two sisters are also School of Music alumni.

 

 

The Western New York Chamber Orchestra, a professional ensemble in residence at SUNY Fredonia, has collaborated in many wonderful concerts over its history, most recently and notably hosting world-renowned artists Peter Schickele and Sharon Isben. Last spring, the group completed a highly acclaimed series of performances of Benjamin Britten’s opera Turn of the Screw with student singers from the School of Music."
 

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"WNY Chamber Orchestra's evolution heralds dawn of promising new era."
Buffalo News, Buffalo, NY