Program Notes for ‘Space: The Final Frontier
An unforgettable journey through the cosmos with music that transcends time and space! Narrated by Valerie Rapson, Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy at SUNY Oneonta, experience the ethereal beauty of Debussy’s Clair de Lune, an original work Voyager: A Journey to the Stars, by Glen Cortese and the awe-inspiring majesty of Gustav Holst’s The Planets. This celestial adventure features narration and stunning visuals of Hubble Telescope footage, bringing the universe to life as the music soars beyond the stars.
Philip Edward Fisher
Philip Edward Fisher, Guest Piano for the CSO Heroes and Legends Concert on Sept 30, 2023
John Williams: Star Wars to Jurassic Park, Private Ryan to E.T.
Composer John Williams has 52 Academy Award nominations – the most of any living person! Read more about Williams and his accomplishments on our website at CatskillSymphonyOrchestra.org/CSOblog and witness the CSO and Choral Society perform two of his most famous pieces at our “Music from the Silver Screen” concert on May 13th
Shining a light on Movies from the the Silver Screen
“Music from the Silver Screen” – A concert close to the heart of CSO. Music Director Maestro Żółtowski sits down in an interview with Eric Malinowski from This Week in Central New York to talk about our May concert.
What does the CSO mean to you?
For 70 years, the Catskill Symphony Orchestra has had the privilege of entertaining, educating, and inspiring the Oneonta community. Le Cabaret event is a way for the CSO to thank this community for its endless love and support and invite all to help that mission grow for years tocome. Our founding purpose was to provide access to live classical music to this area, and we are excited to continue that mission. This concert fundraiser embodies the mission of the CSO and aims to combine the traditional atmosphere of Le Cabaret with a stylish, modern flare. Our stellar musicians and guest performers will work together to create an unforgettable night of music, gratitude, and fun.
Father Chris - A Le Cabaret Guest Conductor Candidate Profile
Learn more about Father Chris in his quest to become the Guest Conductor who takes the Conductor’s Podium at Le Cabaret March 25
Dan Buttermann - A Le Cabaret Guest Conductor Candidate Profile
Learn more about Dan Buttermann in his quest to become the Guest Conductor who takes the Conductor’s Podium at Le Cabaret March 25
Marcela Micucci - A Le Cabaret Guest Conductor Candidate Profile
Learn more about Marcela Micucci in her quest to become the Guest Conductor who takes the Conductor’s Podium at Le Cabaret March 25
Be Afraid, But Do It Anyway.
Why did I say yes? How could I have let myself be persuaded to compete to be the guest conductor of the Catskill Symphony Orchestra? Especially for the Cabaret concert, which is the symphony’s biggest fundraiser. Thinking back to my experience in the late 1990s, I can’t help but reflect and recall that without the extra money from this annual event, the symphony would have folded and our region would have lost a most valuable asset.
