Praised for her “refined and exceptionally phrased and stylized” playing (Telavivcity.com), Ukrainian American pianist Angelina Gadeliya has received high critical acclaim for her performances as a soloist, recitalist, and chamber musician throughout the United States and across Europe. In 2012, she and colleagues from ACJW, a program of Carnegie Hall, The Julliard School, and the Weill Music Institute in partnership with the NYC Department of Education, formed a new ensemble – Decoda. Decoda became the first ever affiliate ensemble of Carnegie Hall. As assistant professor in residence of piano and director of keyboard studies at UConn Storrs, Gadeliya’s work with Decoda has brought her to the stages of Carnegie Hall and The Juilliard School, as well as to Germany, South Korea, and Abu Dhabi.

GRAMMY-nominated singer and songwriter Todd Dulaney, once drafted by the New York Mets (at the age of 18), left behind a career in professional sports to follow his calling in Gospel music. Renowned for his powerful, scripture-inspired worship anthems, Dulaney has released several chart-topping albums, including Your Great Name and Anthems & Glory. As the CEO of Dulaneyland Music, a virtual music production company, he continues to push boundaries in the Gospel music industry. UConn’s Voices of Freedom Gospel Choir, led by Dr. Lisa Clayton, will also be featured during the performance.

Step into a Venetian gondola with baritone Holger Falk and journey through a song repertoire beloved by generations including Mozart, Goethe and Rousseau. Falk, well-known for his contemporary opera and recital work, is joined by the wonderful baroque Cologne ensemble Nuovo Aspetto, who supplies the delightful instrumental accompaniment with interludes by Vivaldi and Tartini. Merzouga, the sound art company, adds intriguing, captured soundscapes of Venice. Varied in character —singing of longing and love, of pride and revenge, of melancholy and the serene sky — Holger presents these canzoni with the right expression for every mood and for every matter of the heart. The program’s premiere performance was at Hamburg’s Elbphilharmonie.

Steven Mercurio, Conductor
Sandy Cameron, Violin Soloist
Maxim Lando, Piano Soloist

The Czech National Symphony Orchestra returns to Jorgensen following their triumphant 30th Anniversary U.S. tour in 2023, which also featured their Carnegie Hall debut. Under the baton of music director Steven Mercurio, CNSO is recognized as one of Europe’s first-rank symphonic ensembles and renowned for its versatility – the orchestra annually presents a broad program ranging from classical music concerts to contemporary genres, film scores, jazz and musicals. Since 2005 the Czech National Symphony Orchestra has also organized the summer Prague Proms Festival, which with its impressive array of prominent international performers, appeals to a diverse audi­ence year in year out.

The Czech National Symphony Orchestra was set up in 1993 by trumpet player Jan Hasenöhrl along with the legendary conductor Zdeněk Košler. In 1996, the American Paul Freeman took over as Chief Conductor, and remained in this position for an amazing ten years. At the beginning of the year 2007, Maes­tro Libor Pešek was named the Chief Conductor and he continues to hold down the post today.

Program:
Jan Václav Hugo Voříšek, Sinfonia Re Maggiore, 1st Movement Allergro Noc Brio
Felix Mendelssohn, Violin Concerto in e, op. 64

Intermission

Antonin Dvorak, Piano Concerto G dur Op. 33.
Antonin Dvořák, Czech Suite

Jazz at Lincoln Center brings the soul of New Orleans and the spirit of Mardi Gras to this amazing performance, celebrating the composers and inspired songs of the Crescent City, the historic epicenter of jazz. From Jelly Roll Morton and Louis Armstrong to Ellis Marsalis and James Black, New Orleans has long been an apex of innovation and inspiration. Led by pianist Luther S. Allison and award-winning vocalists Quiana Lynell and Milton Suggs, New Orleans Songbook will immerse the Jorgensen audience in the captivating and timeless spirit of this vibrant city.