About William H. Scheide
Bill Scheide is a musician, philanthropist and humanitarian. His life-long support of the arts, education, civil rights, health, and anti-poverty programs all express Bill’s belief that each member of the human family deserves a free and enlightened life.
About the Vienna Chamber Orchestra
Founded in 1946, the Vienna Chamber Orchestra has had especially important partners in principal conductor Carlo Zecchi as well as guest conductors Yehudi Menuhin and Sándor Végh. More recently, artistic directors have included Philippe Entremont, Ernst Kovacic and Christoph Eberle.
About the Russian Chamber Chorus Of New York
The Russian Chamber Chorus Of New York was founded in 1984 by Artistic Director and Conductor Nikolai Kachanov. Over the course of twenty-seven years, the chorus has become America’s preeminent Russian vocal ensemble and one of the world’s greatest ambassadors of the Russian creative spirit. Known for its stylistic versatility, richness of sound and subtlety of expression, RCCNY commands a wide repertoire, from ancient liturgical chants to world premieres by leading contemporary composers.
About Princeton Public Library
Hailed by The New York Times as "the model for the modern library," Princeton Public Library is a vibrant and vital public institution that is at the heart of community life in Princeton. More than 90 percent of Princetonians are cardholders and the library welcomes more than 2,000 visitors per day, finding in "the community's living room" the resources needed to enrich their lives and help them realize their dreams.
Concert Program
Mark Laycock, conductor
Jaime Laredo, violin
Sharon Robinson, cello
Vienna Chamber Orchestra
Russian Chamber Chorus of New York
Mozart
Overture to the Marriage of Figaro, K. 492
Brahms
Concerto for Violin and Cello
in A minor, Op. 102 (“Double”)
~ intermission ~
Beethoven
Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92
arr. Laycock
Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture
(Special Birthday Version)
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Past Concerts
- Zurich Chamber Orchestra for the benefit of Princeton HealthCare System's Design for Healing Campaign
January 27, 2011 - Wiener KammerOrchester for the benefit of the Arts Council of Princeton's “5 in 5” Campaign for the Future
January 12, 2010 - Bach-Collegium Stuttgart for the benefit of Centurion Ministries
January 23, 2009 - The Bayerische Kammerphilharmonie for the benefit of Isles, Inc.
January 18, 2008