Experience a candlelit performance led by concertmaster David Southorn and featuring NHSO strings while immersed in the beautiful surroundings of New Haven’s historic St. Mary’s Church. The program will create include The Four Seasons, as composed by three different composers – Astor Piazzolla, Max Richter, and Antonio Vivaldi – as well as Mendelssohn’s Sinfonia No. 2 and Bach’s Concerto in C minor featuring NHSO principal oboist Olav van Hezewijk.
The Music
Felix Mendelssohn
Sinfonia No. 2 in D major
J.S. Bach
Concerto in C minor for Violin and Oboe
Antonio Vivaldi
“L’autunno” from Le quattro stagioni
(“Autumn” from The Four Seasons)
Astor Piazzolla
“Invierno Porteño” from Cuatro Estaciones Porteñas
(“Winter” from The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires)
Max Richter
“Spring” from Recomposed by Max Richter: Vivaldi – The Four Seasons
Antonio Vivaldi
“L’estate” from Le quattro stagioni
(“Summer” from The Four Seasons)
The Performers
New Haven Symphony Orchestra Strings
David Southorn, NHSO Concertmaster (Principal Violin)
Olav van Hezewijk, NHSO Principal Oboe
Violinist David Southorn is the NHSO’s “concertmaster” (principal violinist) and for this program he also serves as artistic director. He will play the solo violin lines and conduct the ensemble from his position in the violin section.
David’s recent solo highlights include performances of Beethoven’s Violin Concerto with the Fremont Symphony, Aaron Jay Kernis’ AIR with the New Haven Symphony and Vivaldi’s Four Seasons with the Delaware Symphony where he was lauded by Delaware Arts Info as “nothing less than brilliant … powerful sound; immaculate precision and compelling agility… impeccable phrasing and polished lyricism…a zestful performance.” As a chamber musician he has performed with his award-winning Amphion String Quartet at Alice Tully Hall as members of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center’s CMS II. The 21-22 season is his 4th year as the Concertmaster of the New Haven Symphony Orchestra. This season marks his 10th year as Concertmaster of the Delaware Symphony and he continues his tenure as Assistant Concertmaster of the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra. This Fall he joins Mannes College The New School for Music as part-time Faculty.
Our Sponsors
Doctors United for Ukraine
This performance will mark the second anniversary since Russia invaded Ukraine. Please consider supporting our community partners for this performance, Doctors United for Ukraine, whose mission is to deliver precision aid to foster the health and wellbeing of Ukrainian people in the face of war and its consequences. The NHSO most recently partnered with DU4U in the Fall of 2022 at a performance at Southern CT State University, which helped support the purchase of medical equipment. Tap their logo to learn more and to make a donation.
-
Ticket Information
Tickets
Tickets to this concert range in price from $15-79 for adults.
Kids under 18 go free with the purchase of an adult ticket.
College Students are $10 with ID.
Tickets for active military are free with ID.
Groups of 10 or more receive a 20% discount. Call us at (203) 693-1486 or email BoxOffice@LongWharf.orgto book your group.Save 20% on tickets when you subscribe to 4 concerts this season! To get the 20% discount, click here to purchase your tickets to this concert as part of a subscription package. You can also build your own shopping cart with tickets to any 4 concerts and the discount will be applied at checkout.
Are you already a subscriber? Your 20% discount to this concert will be automatically added at checkout.
Our box office is standing by and happy to assist you! Purchase tickets to this concert or a subscription over the phone by calling (203) 693-1486 Monday-Friday from 12-5pm.
All artists, programs, and venues are subject to change. No refunds.
-
Parking Information
Grove Street Garage
Located at 65 Grove Street, the Grove Street Garage is the recommended parking option for this concert. It is located 2 blocks southwest of St. Mary’s Church.- Advance spot reservation online: $10
–> Click Here to Book Your Parking in Advance. <– - Parking cost at the concert without advance reservation: $4 per hour
- Members who donate $300 or more annually receive complimentary parking at the Grove Street Garage for NHSO concerts and can pick up their parking validation at the Member Table at the concert. Qualifying Members will receive an email with more information.
- The NHSO provides a FREE, wheelchair accessibile shuttle bus that runs on a continuous loop between St. Mary’s Church and the Garage beginning at 6:15pm.
Valet Parking
A limited number of valet parking spots are available for this performance. Valet parking costs $30 and must be reserved in advance. Click here to purchase reserved valet parking to this performance.Street Parking
Street parking can be found in the downtown area surrounding St. Mary’s Church. Parking rates and rules apply. Visit our friends at Park New Haven to learn more.Drop-Off
Passengers can be dropped off directly in front of the entrance to St. Mary’s but parking is prohibited in this area.Do you have questions about parking and accessibility? Please call the box office at (203) 693-1486 or email our box office partners at BoxOffice@LongWharf.org.
- Advance spot reservation online: $10
-
Explore the Music
Music on the Program
“Autumn” from Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons”
Performed by Amsterdam Sinfonietta and soloist Janine Jansen“Winter” from Piazzolla’s “Four Seasons of Buenos Aires”
Performed by the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra with Soloist and conductor Liviu Prunaru“Spring” from Richter’s “The Four Seasons”
Performed by The Unsung Collective, conducted by Dr. Tyrone Clinton, and featuring violin soloist Michael Jorgensen“Summer” from Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons”
Performed by Violinist Ray Chen and musicians from the Rockport Music Center.
