Check out Classic FM’s Musical Notes — your guide to great music-related events across Central New York.
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The Danish String Quarter performs with Syracuse Friends of Chamber Music on Saturday, November 4th at 7:30pm. Named “Ensemble of the Year” in 2019 by Musical America, the quartet delivers an exciting and invigorating performance which includes works of Purcell, Haydn, and Shostakovich. At the H.W. Smith School, 1130 Salt Springs Road, Syracuse. More at www.syrfcm.org.
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The Chamber Music Society of Utica presents the Aris Quartett with works by Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel, Leoš Janáček, and Franz Schubert. Sunday, November 5th at 2:30pm at the Munson, 310 Genesee Street, Utica. All CMSU concerts are presented live and live-streamed. More information at www.uticachambermusic.org.
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The Society for New Music presents “lake effect” on Sunday, November 5th at 4:00pm at Park Central Presbyterian Church, 504 E. Fayette Street, Syracuse. Area musicians conducted by Heather Buchman perform works by Natalie Draper, Mark Mellits, Jin Pink, and the world premiere “lake effects” by Ryan Chase.
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Symphoria’s Casual Series continues on Sunday, November 12th at 2:00pm at St. Paul’s Syracuse, 220 East Fayette Street, Syracuse. Guest artist Hannah White, violin, plays Mozart’s Concerto for Violin in G Major. Maestro Lawrence Loh also leads the orchestra in Schumann’s Symphony No. 1, Op. 38, and Jessie Montgomery’s “Strum.” More information at www.ExperienceSymphoria.org.
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Civic Morning Musicals Sunday LIVE! Recital Series continues on Sunday, November 12th at 3:00pm at Park Central Presbyterian Church, 504 East Fayette Street, Syracuse, with duets by Clarke, Uebayashi, Dohnányi, Hanson, and Loggins-Hull. With Lana Stafford, flute and Sabine Krantz, piano. More at www.CivicMorningMusicals.org.
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Symphoria’s Masterworks Series continues on Saturday, November 18th at 7:30pm at the Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater, 421 Montgomery Street, Syracuse. The Syracuse University Oratorio Society and Youth Chorus join the orchestra for Carl Orff’s “Carmina Burana.” Maestro Lawrence Loh also leads the orchestra in Quinn Mason’s “A Joyous Trilogy” and Ravel’s “La valse.” More information at www.ExperienceSymphoria.org.
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The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Syracuse continues its annual tradition of choral music on Sunday, November 19th at 2:00pm with two works by Schubert, the Mass No. 2 in G Major, and the Magnificat. An orchestra of 25 local musicians joins the 138-member choir for this free concert benefiting Music for the Mission. Soloists include Dominic Macie Eighmey, Katie Weber, Dominick Corbacio, and David Rudari.
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On Sunday, November 19th at 3:00pm the Catskill Symphony Orchestra will present “Musical Portraits” as a benefit for the Clinton Symphony Orchestra. The program is an ode to the late Charles Schneider and his dedication and legacy with both orchestras. At the Clinton Performance Arts Complex, 75 Chenango Street, Clinton, with a reception after the concert at the Skenandoa Club. Tickets and information at www.ClintonSymphonyOrchestra.org.
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The Symphoria Youth Orchestra presents their fall concert on Sunday, November 19th at 3:30pm at the Henninger High School Auditorium, 600 Robinson Street, Syracuse. Central New York’s most talented young musicians perform works by Newbold, Paris, Sibelius, and more. More information at www.ExperienceSymphoria.org.
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It’s a special concert presentation, as Symphoria plays John Debney’s score to “Elf” live to picture on Friday, November 24th at 7:00pm. It’s happening at the Landmark Theater, 362 South Salina Street, Syracuse. More information at www.ExperienceSymphoria.org.
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Symphoria comes to the Church of the Most Holy Rosary, 111 Roberts Avenue, Syracuse on Saturday, December 2nd at 8:00pm. The Syracuse University Oratorio Society and soloists join Symphoria for the annual tradition, Handel’s “Messiah.” More information at www.ExperienceSymphoria.org.
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Redhouse presents its production of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, running December 8th-17th. The beloved musical brings audiences back to the 60’s as the Peanuts gang explore life’s great questions and celebrate the joy of friendship. The Redhouse is located at 400 South Salina Street, Syracuse. More information on this production and the rest of Redhouse’s 2023-2024 season at www.theredhouse.org.
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Civic Morning Musicals Sunday LIVE! Recital Series continues on Sunday, December 10th at 3:00pm at Park Central Presbyterian Church, 504 East Fayette Street, Syracuse, with the annual Holiday Concert. More at www.CivicMorningMusicals.org.
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Principal Pops Conductor Sean O’Louglin leads Symphoria in the annual Holiday Pops concerts. Seasonal favorites, and the return of vocalist Katie Weber, as well as the Syracuse Pops Chorus under the direction of Lou Lemos. Two performances on Saturday, December 16th at 1:30pm and 7:30pm. At the Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater, 421 Montgomery Street, Syracuse. More at www.ExperienceSymphoria.org.
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St. George’s Cathedral in Kingston, ON is hosting Handel’s Messiah, performed by the Caelis Academy Ensemble & Ottawa Baroque Consort, directed by Matthew Larkin. Monday, December 18th at 6:00 p.m. at the cathedral, 270 King Street East. Tickets available at the door or at the Cathedral’s website.
