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Naumburg Orchestral Concerts - The Knights and Lara St. John

  • Naumburg Bandshell Central Park New York United States (map)

Photo by Zac Nicholson

On Tuesday, July 26, 2022, The Knights return to the iconic Naumburg Bandshell to present a project featuring violinist Lara St. John. No tickets are required to attend this celebratory outdoor performance with Naumburg Orchestral Concerts. Seating will be offered on a first come first serve basis. The concert will also be broadcast live on WQXR. We hope to see you there!

PROGRAM:

The Knights: Keeping On — World Premiere

Avner Dorman (b. 1975): Nigunim (Violin Concerto No. 2) featuring Lara St. John, violin

New York Premiere and winner of the 2018 Azrieli Prize for Jewish Music

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Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847): Symphony No. 3 in A minor, Op.56, “Scottish”
I. Andante con moto
II. Vivace non troppo
III. Adagio
IV. Allegro vivacissimo

This performance is presented with the support of the Azrieli Music Prizes Performance Fund.

Keeping On is a Knights original co-composition that was made possible through generous support from Debra & Dale Lewis. Learn more about Keeping On HERE.