Orchestra 2001 is a collective of adventurous, virtuoso performers dedicated to the music of our time. The ensemble strives to be an international leader in connecting diverse audiences with the greatest music of the 20th and 21st centuries, engaging new listeners through exhilarating concerts, innovative artistic collaborations, and enriching community partnerships in Philadelphia and beyond.
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BIRTH OF THE COOLWEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 2023 | 7:30 PM SOLD OUT! Sign up for our emails here: http://eepurl.com/dJZS12 A history-making jazz ensemble with humble beginnings in a basement apartment below a laundromat on Manhattan’s West 55th Street... the 12 tunes resulting from that collaboration of jazz and classical giants are a collector’s classic, and forged decades of new directions in concert halls, jazz clubs, and film scores. This performance will feature Orchestra 2001’s jazz players, including eight leading musicians from The Philly Pops. |
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EMERGING MARKETS
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Launched in May 2020, EMERGING MARKETS is an ongoing series of informal musical events presented where Philadelphians shop, work, and play. Aimed at breaking down barriers to attendance, Orchestra 2001 tailors performances for markets and businesses in all corners of Philadelphia. EMERGING MARKETS was honored with a 2022 Arts + Business Council Award alongside programs by Visit Philadelphia and The Barnes Foundation. |
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ENGOMA ENTEERA:
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Described as “an African Bartók,” Justinian was trained in both Kiganda (Ugandan) folk music and Western classical music, receiving his doctoral degree in composition at Northwestern University. He will compose several new pieces for Orchestra 2001’s musicians, using extended instrumental techniques, microtones, and polyrhythms that marry contemporary classical music and traditional Kiganda folk music. Stay tuned for more information about our initial public concerts for this exciting series starting early April 2023.
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GEORGE CRUMB:
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Supported by the Musical Fund Society of Philadelphia, GEORGE CRUMB: SCORES AT AN EXHIBITION will explore Philadelphia’s well-known contemporary composer (1929-2022) and long-time Orchestra 2001 collaborator, in a visual arts setting. His stunning visual scores are works of art, and presenting them in a gallery context allows for a more complete appreciation of these masterpieces.
Exhibits of Crumb’s scores will be followed by performances of several of his chamber music works at Slought, Esperanza Arts, and Cherry Street Pier. Crumb’s brilliant “Metamorphoses, 10 Fantasies for Amplified Piano, Book 2” (2020) will be performed by the performer he wrote it for, Orchestra 2001 pianist Marcantonio Barone, presented with images of the works of art that influenced Crumb’s modern take on “Pictures at an Exhibition.”
PAST PROGRAMS:
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¡CONEXIONES! CUBATHURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2022 | 7:30 PM Mark Loria, conductor Ernesto Abelardo Valdés – Almendra Visit the concert page to learn more. This program is funded by the Paul M. Angell Family Foundation.
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Na’Zir McFadden, conductor
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Harlem Renaissance and BeyondTHURSDAY, MAY 26, 2022 | 7:30 PM FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2022 | 7:30 PM William Grant Still — Summerland Visit the concert page to learn more. "Harlem Renaissance and Beyond" is part of Orchestra 2001's JOURNEYS series, funded by the Paul M. Angell Family Foundation and the League of American Orchestras' Futures Fund. American Hats Factory Showroom event is funded in part by PNC Arts Alive and William Penn Foundation as part of EMERGING MARKETS. |
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America's Folk Music Transformed: George Crumb's The River of Life (2003)
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Orchestra 2001 ensemble rehearsing at Xavier University. |
April 20, 2022 | 12:00 pm (noon) April 22, 2022 | 10:00 am This tour is funded by the National Endowment for the Arts and the League of American Orchestras' Futures Fund.
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Remembering GEORGE CRUMB
Orchestra 2001 mourns the loss of our dear friend, George Crumb (October 24, 1929 – February 6, 2022). He passed away on Sunday at his home in Media, Pa, at the age of 92. His family was at his side. George was a trailblazing composer who leaves behind an incomparable legacy of stunningly brilliant music. His relentless exploration of “sounds” – the myriad colors achievable by instrumental and vocal performers – allowed him to evoke every imaginable emotion. His music could be heavenly or hilarious, haunting or terrifying, and everything in between. In addition, his hand-notated scores were like works of modern art, worthy of a museum exhibit. George attended our performance of The River of Life at Cherry Street Pier on September 20, 2019, presenting a pre-concert talk. Those of us that had the joy of working closely with George for many years will remember his scholarly insights, his sense of humor, and his endearing humility.
Obituary from The New York Times.
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In The Key of L: Music Along SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line
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Orchestra 2001 will feature musical compositions by Philadelphia composers in pop-up concerts at train stops, parking lots, businesses, murals, and parks along the 45-minute SEPTA route that cuts across dozens of diverse communities. Part 1 featured music by Erin Busch, Matt Davis, and Jay Krush. Funded in large part by the Presser Foundation and the Musical Fund Society of Philadelphia.
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From left to right: Orchestra 2001 performaces at CHOP Karabots campus (West Philadelphia), the "Love Lot" (Kensington), and 30th Street Station (University City).
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THE SONG CATCHERpresented by Lyric FestApril 9, 2022 | 3:00pm | The American Philosophical Society April 10, 2022 | 3:00pm | Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church Featuring new, folk-inspired works by Gregory Brown, John Conahan, Michael Djupstrom, Melissa Dunphy, Jennifer Higdon, Allen Krantz, Gilda Lyons, Robert Maggio, Jeffrey Scott, and Benjamin P. Wenzelberg.
Orchestra 2001's participation in "The Song Catcher" funded by The Aaron Copland Fund for Music. |
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¡CONEXIONES! ARGENTINA
– Lo que vendrá Saturday, November 6, 2021 | 6:00pm | Teatro Esperanza Orchestra 2001 partnered with celebrated bandoneónist Shinjoo Cho to perform Piazzolla Centennial: Lo que vendrá (What's to come), a celebration of master composer and bandoneónist Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992).
Diego Schissi’s commission generously funded by the Steven R. Gerber Trust. |
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CONEXÕES BRAZILCo-presented by Esperanza Arts Center. Concert recording session at World Live Cafe, featuring 20th- and 21st-century music by Brazilian composers. Heitor Villa-Lobos – Sexteto místico PRIOR LIVESTREAM EVENTS: 6/23/2021 Teatro Esperanza | 7/8/2021 Cherry Street Pier | 7/23/2021 Arts Access TV
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STREAM THIS MUSIC ANYTIME – FREE
Orchestra 2001 is Ensemble-In-Residence at Cherry Street Pier
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The COMPOSER AT WORK window features Philadelphia-area and visiting composers, and musicians of all ages and genres. Participants work on site and present their music to audiences at Cherry Street Pier and elsewhere in Philadelphia. Funded by generous grants from the Barra Foundation and the Musical Fund Society of Philadelphia.
100% individual donations currently go toward employing musicians!
Our concerts would not be possible without the support of Individual Donors!
Orchestra 2001 thanks its recent Foundation, Government, and Organizational Contributors and Partners:
