Posts Tagged ‘Appell Center’

York Symphony Orchestra: Bach & Telemann; Frenemies

access_time Posted on: January 14th, 2023

Explore the complicated relationship between two friendly rivals—Bach and Telemann. Telemann’s technically challenging Suite in A Minor borrows Bach’s use of French dances from his Orchestral Suite No. 1. Fashioned after a Polish folk song, Bach’s famous and demanding Orchestral Suite No. 2 will showcase our new principal flutist. Georg Philipp Telemann – Double Concerto for Recorder and Flute Johann Sebastian Bach – Orchestral Suite No. 1 Telemann – Suite in A Minor Bach – Orchestral Suite No. 2 CGA Law Firm is a Sponsor of the York Symphony Orchestra and their concert series. Attorney Richard Konkel is a Cellist… read more »

The Appell Center for the Performing Arts: Jazz in the City

access_time Posted on: January 6th, 2023

Enjoy great jazz every First Friday in the Studio at the Appell Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets $10 in Advance, $15 day of performance, Students Free. (Follow this link for tickets: https://tickets.appellcenter.org/overview/8916) The lineup for December includes: Dred “Perky” Scott – vocals Matthew Monticchio – piano A.J. Myers – bass Jeff Stabley – drums Attorney Tom O’Shea is a current Board member and Frank and Rebecca Countess were past Appell Center Board members.

The Nutcracker at the Appell Center for the Performing Arts

access_time Posted on: December 10th, 2022

Join Greater York Dance Company this holiday season for a beautiful ballet danced to the timeless music of Tchaikovsky “The Nutcracker”. Professional dancers will share the stage with York’s pre-professional regional youth ballet company, The Midstate Ballet. Tickets Start at $25.88. The tale of The Nutcracker, written by E.T.A. Hoffman in 1816, has fascinated artists and audiences for decades. The Nutcracker takes place in two acts and tells the story of a Christmas Eve in the 1800’s at the home of young Clara and her family, The Stahlbaum’s, during their holiday party. The mysterious magician, Drosselmyer, makes a surprise visit… read more »

The Appell Center for the Performing Arts: Jazz in the City

access_time Posted on: December 2nd, 2022

Enjoy great jazz every First Friday in the Studio at the Appell Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets $10 in Advance, $15 day of performance, Students Free. (Follow this link for tickets: https://tickets.appellcenter.org/overview/8916) The lineup for December includes: Dred “Perky” Scott – vocals Matthew Monticchio – piano A.J. Myers – bass Jeff Stabley – drums Attorney Tom O’Shea is a current Board member and Frank and Rebecca Countess were past Appell Center Board members.

York Symphony Orchestra: Holiday Pops Spectacular

access_time Posted on: November 26th, 2022

Let the York Symphony Orchestra and Chorus commence your holiday season down Candy Cane Lane! Bring your family and friends for yuletide cheer. You won’t want to miss the annual Holiday Pops Spectacular, including the Holly Jolly Sing-Along! CGA Law Firm is a Sponsor of the York Symphony Orchestra and their concert series. Attorney Richard Konkel is a Cellist for the York Symphony Orchestra and Attorney Mieke Driscoll is on the Board of Directors for the York Symphony Orchestra.

York Symphony Orchestra: Holiday Pops Spectacular

access_time Posted on: November 26th, 2022

Let the York Symphony Orchestra and Chorus commence your holiday season down Candy Cane Lane! Bring your family and friends for yuletide cheer. You won’t want to miss the annual Holiday Pops Spectacular, including the Holly Jolly Sing-Along! CGA Law Firm is a Sponsor of the York Symphony Orchestra and their concert series. Attorney Richard Konkel is a Cellist for the York Symphony Orchestra and Attorney Mieke Driscoll is on the Board of Directors for the York Symphony Orchestra.

York Symphony Orchestra: Copland & Bartok; American Voices

access_time Posted on: November 12th, 2022

This concert showcases the range of all perspectives in the United States. Prolific African-American composer Florence Price arranged Ethiopia’s Shadow in America in the 1930s to honor the experiences of slaves in the United States. Jill Haley, YSO Oboe and English Horn, produced the National Park Suite influenced by her Artist in Residence at six National Parks. Based on Lincoln’s Gettysburg’s address, Aaron Copland moved the listener with his modest yet inspirational portrayal in his iconic Lincoln Portrait. Finally, Bartok’s showpiece Concerto for Orchestra combines his experience of just arriving in America to escape WWII with his Hungarian background of… read more »

York Symphony Orchestra: Nosferatu

access_time Posted on: October 22nd, 2022

90 Minutes, no intermission. Based on Bram Stoker’s Dracula, the famous vampire, Nosferatu, comes to life in time for Halloween. The 100th anniversary of this 1922 film classic will be performed with live orchestra and chorus as Nosferatu wreaks havoc at the Transylvanian castle and beyond. Arr. Philip Storey – Orchestrated Music for Nosferatu Lawrence Golan, Conductor Kathleen Shannon, Chorusmaster York Symphony Chorus Tickets go live August 1st. Attorney Richard Konkel is a Cellist with the York Symphony Orchestra and Attorney Mieke Driscoll serves on the Board of the York Symphony Orchestra.

York Symphony Orchestra: Tchaikovsky’s 5th

access_time Posted on: October 1st, 2022

The YSO celebrates the re-opening of the Yorktowne Hotel with Beethoven’s Consecration of the House. Maestro Lawrence Golan premieres his very own Fantasia for Orchestra and middle-eastern percussionist Rony Barrak performs his symphonic poem, Beirut Sensations. Opening Night concludes with Tchaikovsky’s famous 5th Symphony which softly builds while exploring fate and ultimately culminating in victory. Duration: 2 Hours, plus intermission Ludwig van Beethoven – Consecration of the House Lawrence Golan – Fantasia for Orchestra Rony Barrak – Beirut Sensations Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky – Symphony No. 5 Lawrence Golan, Conductor Rony Barrak, Middle Eastern Percussion Tickets available August 1st. Attorney Richard… read more »

SightLines – A Free Appell Center Open House Experience

access_time Posted on: August 25th, 2022

SightLines is an all-access pass to the downtown York stages – an evening to celebrate talent while celebrating an amazing season to come. Join them for a night packed with entertainment! IN THE STRAND THEATRE: 4:30PM – GATHER for a Community Happy Hour (Sign-up required: https://form.jotform.com/222135899835064) 5:00PM – DANCE All-Levels Dance Class 5:45PM – YWCA TEMPLE GUARD 6:00PM – THE STRAND SING-OFF This community singing competition for people 25 and younger will be on the Strand Theatre stage. Cheer on the top ten singers for their chance to win $150 cash! Hosted by CoCo Shantelle. IN THE CAPITOL THEATRE: 6:00PM… read more »