From the New World | New England Symphony Orchestra

321 Main Street,Worcester MA 01608

12 February, 2022

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From the New World | New England Symphony Orchestra New England Symphony Orchestra ALL AGES New England Symphony Orchestra Roderick MacDonald Join us for an exciting evening with the New England Symphony Orchestra! New England Symphony OrchestrapresentsFrom the New Worldwith Music Director Roderick MacDonaldFebruary 12th, 20227:30PM | Doors 7:00PMNESO Music Director Roderick MacDonald will be the featured soloist in Haydn’s Trumpet Concerto. The concert takes its title from Antonin Dvorak’s symphony number 9, which will showcase the members of the orchestra. Roderick MacDonald Equally comfortable on the podium or in the principal trumpet seat, MacDonald began his career as Principal Trumpet of the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra, appointed by Music Director Kurt Masur upon completion of his Masters of Music at New England Conservatory. His career as a concert soloist began shortly after this appointment and he has since appeared worldwide as a trumpet soloist with highly regarded ensembles including: Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra, Japan Philharmonic, Virtuosi Saxonia, Bach Collegium Munich, Leipzig Bach Orchestra, Leipzig Chamber Orchestra, Concerto Leipzig, Kammerphilharmonie Leipzig, and the Super World Orchestra (Tokyo). With a discography of over 25 recordings with the Gewandhaus Orchestra, he can also be heard on recordings with the Leipzig Baroque Soloists, solo recordings, and numerous other chamber and orchestral albums. One of his solo albums was named "CD of the Month" by Naxos. New England Symphony OrchestraThe New England Symphony Orchestra has served Central Massachusetts for more than 47 years, providing programs for the education, enrichment and pleasure of the citizens and musicians of the region. The orchestra is an independent cultural organization committed to enhancing the quality of life in our communities. Now entering its 46th Season, The NESO was founded in 1974 in South Lancaster by Dr. Jon Robertson as the Thayer Conservatory Orchestra. Mark Churchill later succeeded Dr. Robertson and nurtured TCO for the next six years. Following Dr. Robertson's tenure, Francis Wada became the music director of the then named Thayer Symphony Orchestra. From its inception as a community orchestra, the now newly named NESO has provided professional, as well as community volunteer and student musicians, the opportunity to perform in one of the several full size symphony orchestras in New England. The NESO has maintained its core mission to "sustain and develop a symphony orchestra of the highest quality for the education, enrichment and pleasure of the citizens and musicians of Central Massachusetts and beyond." This performing arts institution is an independent, non-profit cultural organization that does not receive major support from any one source. The NESO is a non-profit organization governed by a volunteer Board of Directors representing the very best that our many communities have to offer. The NESO has become the region's most comprehensive music organization. The many interests who make up the NESO include the Friends of the New England Symphony, who augment our fund-raising activities and assist our professional staff. The NESO has been recognized by the Massachusetts Cultural Council as a leader in enriching the cultural life of the Commonwealth. The NESO was one of only twenty-nine organizations awarded this special recognition and is one of only eight to receive this distinction two years in a row. This has proudly provided cultural enrichment to this region for over 47 years. As we celebrate our forty-eighth season, our commitment to enhancing the quality of life in the communities we serve only grows stronger. The NESO's present Music Director, Roderick MacDonald is the successor to Maestro Francis Wada who retired after over 30 years of service. More Information New England Symphony Orchestra Roderick MacDonald Mechanics Hall - an acoustical masterpiece - is internationally regarded as one of the world's great concert halls for its superb acoustics and inspirational beauty. It is regarded regionally as Worcester's finest meeting place.19th-century elegance, modern amenities, superior acoustics and red carpet service combine to make Mechanics Hall a superb rental venue for performances, recording sessions, weddings and galas, business events and more.