Chamber Orchestra of New York
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The Chamber Orchestra of New York (officially the Chamber Orchestra of New York - Ottorino Respighi) is a professional orchestra founded by composer/conductor Salvatore Di Vittorio
. It was established on March 27, 2006, on the 250th anniversary of the birth of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
. Kelly Hall-Tompkins (also member of New Jersey Symphony) is First Concertmaster; Daniel Khalikov (also member of The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra) is Second Concertmaster.
to feature leading young musicians. The Orchestra provides regular performance opportunities for young musicians exiting the New York music conservatories, as well as those in the early phases of their careers. Its musicians are students and graduates of The Juilliard School, Manhattan School of Music
and Mannes College of Music
, and other music schools in the NY Tri-State area.
, is dedicated to presenting the great orchestral repertoire alongside undiscovered or rarely performed gems which complement and extend the classical tradition, from early Italian legends to contemporary American masters. Serving the global community from the international city of New York, the Chamber Orchestra features young professionals and provides a venue for artistic and cultural exchange."
(1879-1936) together with the standard repertoire. Its Music Director, Salvatore Di Vittorio
, works closely with leading Respighi descendants, archive curators, musicologists and museum archives in Italy, for the research, restoration and publication of critical editions of rediscovered Respighi works.
(Respighi musicologist).
. Concerts have also been regularly held at the landmark Church of St. Jean Baptiste in New York.
Salvatore Di Vittorio
Salvatore Di Vittorio is an Italian composer and conductor. He is Music Director and Conductor of the Chamber Orchestra of New York "Ottorino Respighi".-Biography:...
. It was established on March 27, 2006, on the 250th anniversary of the birth of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart , baptismal name Johannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus Mozart , was a prolific and influential composer of the Classical era. He composed over 600 works, many acknowledged as pinnacles of symphonic, concertante, chamber, piano, operatic, and choral music...
. Kelly Hall-Tompkins (also member of New Jersey Symphony) is First Concertmaster; Daniel Khalikov (also member of The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra) is Second Concertmaster.
About the Orchestra
The Orchestra was modeled after other European-style young professional orchestras. It is one of the first auditioned orchestras in the history of New YorkNew York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
to feature leading young musicians. The Orchestra provides regular performance opportunities for young musicians exiting the New York music conservatories, as well as those in the early phases of their careers. Its musicians are students and graduates of The Juilliard School, Manhattan School of Music
Manhattan School of Music
The Manhattan School of Music is a major music conservatory located on the Upper West Side of New York City. The school offers degrees on the bachelors, masters, and doctoral levels in the areas of classical and jazz performance and composition...
and Mannes College of Music
Mannes College of Music
Mannes College The New School for Music is The New School university's music conservatory. While the university's main campus is located in Greenwich Village, New York City, Mannes maintains its main academic building on the Upper West Side of Manhattan....
, and other music schools in the NY Tri-State area.
Mission
"The Chamber Orchestra of New York, established in honor of Ottorino RespighiOttorino Respighi
Ottorino Respighi was an Italian composer, musicologist and conductor. He is best known for his orchestral "Roman trilogy": Fountains of Rome ; Pines of Rome ; and Roman Festivals...
, is dedicated to presenting the great orchestral repertoire alongside undiscovered or rarely performed gems which complement and extend the classical tradition, from early Italian legends to contemporary American masters. Serving the global community from the international city of New York, the Chamber Orchestra features young professionals and provides a venue for artistic and cultural exchange."
The Orchestra and Ottorino Respighi
The Orchestra regularly programs the music of Ottorino RespighiOttorino Respighi
Ottorino Respighi was an Italian composer, musicologist and conductor. He is best known for his orchestral "Roman trilogy": Fountains of Rome ; Pines of Rome ; and Roman Festivals...
(1879-1936) together with the standard repertoire. Its Music Director, Salvatore Di Vittorio
Salvatore Di Vittorio
Salvatore Di Vittorio is an Italian composer and conductor. He is Music Director and Conductor of the Chamber Orchestra of New York "Ottorino Respighi".-Biography:...
, works closely with leading Respighi descendants, archive curators, musicologists and museum archives in Italy, for the research, restoration and publication of critical editions of rediscovered Respighi works.
Board of Governors
Executive Board Members include Mr. Kim J. Hartswick (President) and Evan N. Wilson (Vice President for Artistic Affairs); Honorary Board Members include Elsa and Gloria Pizzoli (Respighi's great nieces), Potito Pedarra (Respighi cataloguer/archive curator), and Luigi VerdiLuigi Verdi
Luigi Verdi is an Italian composer, musicologist and orchestra conductor.He studied at the "Martini" Conservatoire in Bologna and "Rossini" Conservatoire in Pesaro, graduating in Composition, Instrumentation, Choir and Orchestra Conducting...
(Respighi musicologist).
Venues
The Orchestra's debut was held at Zankel Hall, Carnegie HallCarnegie Hall
Carnegie Hall is a concert venue in Midtown Manhattan in New York City, United States, located at 881 Seventh Avenue, occupying the east stretch of Seventh Avenue between West 56th Street and West 57th Street, two blocks south of Central Park....
. Concerts have also been regularly held at the landmark Church of St. Jean Baptiste in New York.
Discography
- Naxos RecordsNaxos RecordsNaxos Records is a record label specializing in classical music. Through a number of imprints, Naxos also releases genres including Chinese music, jazz, world music, and early rock & roll. The company was founded in 1987 by Klaus Heymann, a German-born resident of Hong Kong.Naxos is the largest...
:8.572332. RESPIGHI - Aria, Violin Concerto in A MajorViolin Concerto in A major (Respighi)The Violin Concerto in A major, P. 49 is Ottorino Respighi's first violin concerto, which was left unfinished by the composer in 1903, and then completed by Salvatore Di Vittorio in 2009.-Instrumentation:...
(featuring violinist Laura Marzadori), Suite for strings, Rossiniana - Naxos RecordsNaxos RecordsNaxos Records is a record label specializing in classical music. Through a number of imprints, Naxos also releases genres including Chinese music, jazz, world music, and early rock & roll. The company was founded in 1987 by Klaus Heymann, a German-born resident of Hong Kong.Naxos is the largest...
:8.572333. DI VITTORIO - Overtura Respighiana, Sinfonia Nos. 1 & 2, Ave Maria for female choir, Sonata for clarinet (featuring clarinetist Benjamin Baron)
Affiliations
- League of American OrchestrasLeague of American OrchestrasThe League of American Orchestras, known until Fall 2007 as the American Symphony Orchestra League , is an association of U.S. and Canadian orchestras. Over 950 orchestras are members, including youth, community, and professional orchestras....
- Edizioni Panastudio, Ottorino Respighi Publications series