The Oct. 22 concert will feature music exclusively from film scores and will be conducted by newly appointed Artistic Director Kyunghun Kim
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Symphony Orchestra will perform scores from popular films during its opening concert at 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 22, kicking off its 2021-2022 season with music from movies such as “Superman,” “ET” and “Cinema Paradiso.”
Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Symphony Orchestra is pleased to announce its 2021-2022 season with the debut of Artistic Director Kyunghun Kim, bringing the warmth and healing power of classical music back to Northern New Jersey.
*** TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE ***”Great music…close to home”
The RSO continues its 76th season with an all Brahms program, featuring the Orpheus Club Men’s Chorus and Metropolitan Opera tenor, Noah Baetge.
The concert will take place on Saturday, February 27 and will include Brahms’ well-known “Academic Festival Overture” and “Symphony No. 2 in D Major.” The program will also present selections from Brahms’ less familiar “Rinaldo,” a cantata for solo tenor, male chorus, and orchestra.
The concert will begin at 8:00 PM, and will take place at West Side Presbyterian Church at 6 Monroe Street in Ridgewood. Tickets for adults, seniors, and students cost $25, $20, and $10 in advance; and $28, $23, and $13 at the door.
The Orpheus Club Men’s Chorus and the Ridgewood Symphony represent two of Ridgewood’s oldest cultural institutions. Founded in 1909, the Orpheus Club is currently comprised of about 50 singers from New York and New Jersey and is directed by John Palatucci. The chorus is known for its varied repertoire and collaborations with other area musical groups.
The Ridgewood Symphony is led by Diane Wittry, who is in her second season as RSO Artistic Director and Conductor.
For more information on programs, subscriptions, or advance ticket sales, call (201) 612-0118, or visit the RSO website atwww.ridgewoodsymphony.org.
NOVEMBER 13, 2015 LAST UPDATED: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2015, 12:31 AM
BY AIMEE LA FOUNTAIN
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Music lovers will have a unique chance to hear an organist play with a full orchestra later this month.
The Ridgewood Symphony Orchestra will present a performance on Nov. 20 at the West Side Presbyterian Church.
The concert will feature Juilliard student and organist Greg Zelek. The symphony orchestra will perform J.S. Bach’s “Toccata and fugue in d minor,” Bedrich Smetana’s “The Moldau,” Jean Sibelius’s “Finlandia Op. 26” and Camille Saint-Saens’s “Symphony No. 3.”
The chance to hear an organist play with a full orchestra is a rare occurrence.
“They have a phenomenal organ at the church, so it’s a great opportunity,” said musical director Diane Wittry.
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