2021-2022 New Century Chamber Orchestra Season Brochure

Daniel Hope,
Music Director
2021–
2022
Season

Photo: Washburn Imagery
New Century
Chamber
Orchestra
New Century Returns
September 30 – October 3, 2021
Adamo Premiere with Jeffrey Zeigler
November 4 – 7, 2021
Hope Leads Appalachian Spring
January 20 – 23, 2022
Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante
May 12 – 14, 2022

Dear New Century Family,
We are delighted to return to the stage for our first
live performances in over a year, to be reunited with
one another, and to continue to build upon the many
successes that we have shared together over the past
few seasons.
Our numerous virtual broadcasts have kept us
connected with you all over the past year and we now
look forward to channeling this passion and energy
back into concert halls across the Bay Area.
This season, I am delighted to welcome a number of
superb guest artists including Jeffrey Zeigler, Leah
Hawkins and Paul Neubauer, while presenting a diverse
collection of new American works by some of today’s
finest composers alongside masterworks from the
chamber orchestra repertoire.
We look forward to seeing you all soon!
Daniel Hope, Music Director
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New Century
Returns
SEPTEMBER 30 – OCTOBER 3, 2021
Daniel Hope, Music Director & Concertmaster
New Century Chamber Orchestra returns
to the stage for its first live performances
in over a year. Led by Music Director
and concertmaster Daniel Hope,
the program will feature Josef Suk’s
popular Serenade for Strings, one
of the composer’s most celebrated
orchestral works. Hope will also feature
as soloist for the U.S. Premiere of Mark-
Anthony Turnage’s Lament for solo
violin and string orchestra,
a New Century
co-commission,
and a rare
performance of
the Concertino
for Violin and
Strings by Polish
composer
Mieczyslaw
Weinberg.
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Photo: Thomas Entzeroth

Photo: Philip Gatward
Mark-Anthony Turnage
Mark-Anthony Turnage Lament for solo violin and string
orchestra (U.S. Premiere, New Century Co-Commission)
Mieczyslaw Weinberg Concertino for Violin and Strings, Op. 42
Josef Suk Serenade for Strings, Op.6
Thursday, September 30, 2021, 7:30pm
First Congregational Church, Berkeley
Friday, October 1, 2021, 7:30pm
First United Methodist Church, Palo Alto
Saturday, October 2, 2021, 7:30pm
Herbst Theatre, San Francisco
Sunday, October 3, 2021, 3:00pm
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church,
Belvedere Tiburon
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Adamo Premiere
with Jeffrey Zeigler
NOVEMBER 4 – 7, 2021
Jeffrey Zeigler, Guest Leader & Cello
New Century welcomes acclaimed cellist Jeffrey Zeigler for
an evening of illuminating contemporary American works for
solo cello, percussion, electronics and strings, featuring two
new pieces inspired by the issue of climate change: Paola
Prestini’s From the Bones to the Fossils and the world premiere
of New Century co-commission Last Year by Mark Adamo.
Zeigler serves as both soloist and guest leader for this
program, which continues with William Grant Still’s haunting
Phantom Chapel and concludes with a colorful flourish in
Andy Akiho’s Oscillate.
Paola Prestini From the Bones to the Fossils
Mark Adamo Last Year
(World Premiere, New Century Co-Commission)
William Grant Still Phantom Chapel
Andy Akiho Oscillate
Thursday, November 4, 2021 , 7:30pm
First Congregational Church, Berkeley
Friday, November 5, 2021, 7:30pm
First United Methodist Church, Palo Alto
Saturday, November 6, 2021, 7:30pm
Herbst Theatre, San Francisco
Sunday, November 7, 2021 , 3:00pm
Osher Marin JCC, San Rafael
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Photo: Jill Steinberg
Jeffrey Zeigler
Mark Adamo
Photo: Henry Fair
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Hope Leads
Appalachian
Spring
JANUARY 20 – 23, 2022
Daniel Hope, Music Director & Concertmaster
Leah Hawkins, Soprano
Music Director Daniel Hope leads New Century Chamber Orchestra
in a program of works from the mid-20th century that shaped
the American sound for a new generation, headlined by Aaron
Copland’s Appalachian Spring Suite, in its intimate original
setting for 13 instruments. American soprano Leah Hawkins joins
New Century for a suite of newly arranged songs by influential
composers of the Harlem Renaissance.
David Diamond Rounds, for Strings
Florence Price Adoration, for Violin and Strings (Arr. Paul Bateman)
Various Songs of the Harlem Renaissance, for Soprano and Orchestra
Aaron Copland Appalachian Spring Suite, for 13 instruments
Thursday, January 20, 2022, 7:30pm
First Congregational Church, Berkeley
Friday, January 21, 2022, 7:30pm
Green Music Center, Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park
Saturday, January 22, 2022,7:30pm
Bing Concert Hall, Stanford
Sunday, January 23, 2022, 3:00pm
Presidio Theatre, San Francisco
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Photo: Dario Acosta
Leah Hawkins
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Mozart’s Sinfonia
Concertante
MAY 12 – 14, 2022
Daniel Hope, Music Director & Concertmaster
Paul Neubauer, Viola
New Century concludes its season with an evening of
Mozart’s masterworks that span the composer’s lifetime.
Music Director Daniel Hope shares the stage with American
violist Paul Neubauer for the Sinfonia Concertante for Violin,
Viola and Orchestra. Hope also leads New Century in two of
Mozart’s symphonies: beginning with the delightful B-flat Major
Symphony K. 45b from his childhood and concluding with the
beloved G minor Symphony No. 40, among his final works.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Symphony in B-flat Major K. 45b
W.A. Mozart Sinfonia Concertante in E flat
for Violin, Viola and Orchestra K. 364
W.A. Mozart Symphony No. 40 in
G minor K. 550
Thursday, May 12, 2022, 7:30pm
First Congregational Church, Berkeley
Friday, May 13, 2022, 7:30pm
First United Methodist Church, Palo Alto
Saturday, May 14, 2022, 7:30pm
Herbst Theatre, San Francisco
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Paul Neubauer
Photo: Tristan Cook
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Enjoy New Century at Home!
During the past year, New Century produced three major film projects, which are now
available for you to enjoy from the comfort of your home, totally free of charge. We
encourage you to browse all the selections outlined below at: www.ncco.org/videos.
Daniel Hope
Hope@Home: Next Generation
(6 Episodes)
Daniel Hope and New Century musicians came together
for a special series of streamed episodes showcasing
the rich cultural fabric of our community in San Francisco
in the beautiful setting of Fort Mason. These episodes
reached millions of international viewers through a
partnership with ARTE.tv and feature guest appearances
by Zakir Hussain, Garrick Ohlsson, and Jake Heggie.
New Century: Reunited (1 Episode)
Music Director Daniel Hope reunites with the entire
New Century Chamber Orchestra and guest pianist
Alexey Botvinov for the world premiere of Tan Dun’s
Double Concerto alongside Ernest Bloch’s vibrant
Concerto Grosso No. 1 and a touching Elegy by
Aaron Jay Kernis. Produced in partnership with
Stanford Live at Bing Concert Hall.
Tan Dun
Alexey
Botvinov
Resonance Series (2 Episodes)
This artfully filmed series features Bay Area artists from different disciplines,
who are invited to create an original work in response to music performed by New
Century musicians. Viewers also get a peek behind the scenes to learn how the
lived experience of our guests informs their creative practice. Featuring visual artist
Colleen Quen and choreographer and Deaf advocate Antoine Hunter.
Colleen
Quen
Antoine
Hunter
Photos: David Law
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Save the Date
New Century’s January concert period
culminates in the annual gala on Monday,
January 24, 2022, which will include
cocktails, dinner, silent and live auctions,
and special performances by Daniel
Hope, soprano Leah Hawkins, musicians
from New Century and other guests.
Visit www.ncco.org/specialevents to
learn more.
HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION
Given the rapidly changing health guidance in the past few weeks, New
Century has not yet finalized our safety and attendance policies for the
coming season. At this time, we do not plan on implementing physical
distancing in our audience seating, but we are actively discussing masking
and vaccine policies to promote a healthy and comfortable environment
for our musicians, audience and staff. We will inform subscribers and ticket
holders of the attendance policies in effect closer to the dates of each
concert week. Visit www.ncco.org/health-and-safety for the most up-to-date
information.
We realize some audiences may not be comfortable attending with these
attendance policies in place, and accordingly this season, we will be happy
to exchange, refund or donate any tickets you feel you cannot use if you
contact us prior to your concert date.
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Subscriptions
Season Subscription: Select 3 or 4 concerts of your choice with the flexibility to mix
and match venues.
• 10% off single ticket prices
• Highest Priority Seating
• Free Ticket Exchange
• Free Ticket Insurance
• Free E-mail Reminder Service
• 10% discount on any additional single
tickets throughout the season
• Opportunity to buy Single Tickets before
the general public
• Access to special events
A Seating B Seating C Seating
4 Concert Subscription
(1 venue or different venues)
3 Concert Subscription
(1 venue or different venues)
$244 $196 $108
$183 $147 $81
How to Order
1. Return the enclosed order form by:
Mail: New Century Chamber Orchestra, 1668 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
Email: info@ncco.org
2. Visit ncco.org, order any time, any day!
3. Call New Century Patron Services at 415-357-1111 x 303
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Ticket sales cover less than 25% of our concert costs. The orchestra needs
your support to bring inventive programming, celebrated guest artists and highlyacclaimed
composers to the Bay Area. Your contribution will also allow us to continue
to give back to the community through our outreach initiatives.
There are three easy ways to donate:
1. Enclose a donation with your ticket order
2. Visit ncco.org/support
3. Call 415-357-1111 x 306
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Subscriptions Select Concerts
Berkeley Palo Alto San Francisco North Bay
New Century
Returns
Thursday,
September 30
First Congregational
Church Berkeley
Friday, October 1
First United
Methodist Church
Saturday, October 2
Herbst Theatre
Sunday, October 3
St. Stephen’s
Episcopal Church
Adamo Premiere
with Jeff Zeigler
Thursday,
November 4
First Congregational
Church Berkeley
Friday, November 5
First United
Methodist Church
Saturday,
November 6
Herbst Theatre
Sunday,
November 7
Osher Marin JCC
Hope Leads
Appalachian Spring
Thursday,
January 20
First Congregational
Church Berkeley
Saturday,
January 22
Bing Concert Hall,
Stanford University
Sunday,
January 23
Presidio Theatre
Friday, January 21 *
Green Music Center,
Sonoma State
University
Mozart’s Sinfonia
Concertante
Thursday, May 12
First Congregational
Church Berkeley
Friday, May 13
First United
Methodist Church
Saturday, May 14
Herbst Theatre
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