Alan Futterman
Music Director

In 1853, Brahms, then 20 years old, was introduced to Robert Schumann, the famous pianist, composer, and music critic. Brahms immediately perceived all the attributes of the elder Robert Schumann and wanted the same for himself. Schumann was an excellent pianist. Brahms worked to acquire great piano technique and soon surpassed Schumann to become the greater pianist. Brahms saw that Schumann was a great symphonist, so he diligently studied the orchestra, acquired tremendous s

Our finale, and the biggest orchestral work of the season, will be Ottorino Respighi’s colossal tone poem, The Pines of Rome...

Planning for this concert began well over a year ago. Morten Lauridsen’s beautifully rich and compelling Lux Aeterna has always been a favorite of mine...