The York Symphony honors the great composer Sergei Rachmaninoff’s 150th birthday. Standing the test of time as one of the most beautiful piano concertos, Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini will feature the passionate performance of Cuban-Spanish pianist Leonel Morales. Then hear Rachmaninoff demonstrate his consummate expression of melancholy and affection in his Symphony No. 2. Sergei Rachmaninoff – Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini Rachmaninoff – Symphony No. 2 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… read more »
York Symphony Orchestra: A Tribute to Aretha Franklin
Legendary Aretha Franklin rocked stages for decades with her powerful voice and expansive genre range. Denita Asberry stars as the Queen of Soul by showcasing her iconic voice and style. You be won’t able to stop singing R-E-S-P-E-C-T and A Natural Woman! 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: Mozart and the Mágico of Mexico
This concert will open with Mozart’s delightful Divertimento followed by his restless and famous Symphony No. 40 in G minor. Then step into the brilliant world of Mágico as Westwater Arts weaves stunning photographs of Mexico with the colorful sounds of Revueltas and Moncayo throughout this multimedia performance. Prepare for an immersive multisensory experience with animated images of ancient ruins, festivals, and snowcapped volcanoes. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Divertimento Mozart – Symphony No. 40 Silvestre Revueltas – Janitzio Revueltas – La Noche de los Mayas (The Night of the Mayas) José Pablo Moncayo – Tierra de temporal (Land of Tempests)… read more »
New Appointments and Honors – January 2023
Frank H. Countess was elected Chair of the Board of Directors for the York Country Day School. Frank was named one of the 300 Life Members of the York County Agricultural Society, which runs the York State Fair, the oldest state fair in the United States founded in 1765. Frank was also recently appointed to his third successive 4-year term on the York City Redevelopment Authority Board by Mayor Michael J. Helfrich and the York City Council, and was also elected to his second 4-year term on the York County Land Bank Authority Board of Directors by the York County… read more »
York Symphony Orchestra: Bach & Telemann; Frenemies
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 »
York Symphony Orchestra: Holiday Pops Spectacular
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
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.
Tax Credit Increase for Volunteer Emergency Service Providers
The Volunteer Service Credit Act (the “Act”), which is found in 35 Pa. C.S.A. Health and Safety, was amended in 2020 by Act 91 to allow active volunteer firefighters to take an even greater tax credit. As many municipalities are experiencing first hand, volunteer fire and emergency service companies are declining in numbers of volunteers across the Commonwealth. The Act (Act 172 of 2016) was adopted to assist with recruiting and maintaining active volunteers by offering financial incentives. This credit allows for volunteer firefighters to obtain a credit against municipal real estate tax obligations for amounts they have paid that… read more »
York Symphony Orchestra: Copland & Bartok; American Voices
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
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.