Zurich Chamber Orchestra

Daniel Hope, Music Director

Berlin-based violinist Daniel Hope was the last of Yehudi Menuhin’s protégés and the first instrumentalist to be named Music Director of the acclaimed Zurich Chamber Orchestra, one of the world’s leading chamber orchestras. Their latest album takes a deep dive into the rich repertoire of American music, exploring its roots and distinctive qualities.

Program to include:

Copland, Old American Songs (arr. Paul Bateman)

Weill, Song Suite

Glass, Echorus

Gershwin, Song Suite (arr. Paul Bateman)

Beyond The Stage, hosted by the Kravis Center’s Regional Arts Artistic Advisor Phillip Bergmann, gives the inside story of the music, musicians and composers for each Regional Arts concert. In each preconcert talk, he will provide interesting facts and background about the music and highlight elements of interest to all audience members. Talks begin at 12:45pm for the 2pm concerts in Persson Hall in The Picower Foundation Arts Education Center.