The Mozart Society Orchestra was founded in 1984 under the leadership of Charles Peltz (1984-1990). The MSO continued to grow with subsequent music directors Eric Benjamin (1990-1991) and David Commanday '76 (1991-1997), Robert Lehmann (1997-2001), and Iris Lan '99 (2001-2002).
The MSO hosts the annual Freshman Concerto Competition, which began when David Commanday created the competition in 1991 to recognize and highlight the talent of promising young Harvard musicians. It is the only musical competition at Harvard exclusively for first-years.
The MSO is now entering its twentieth season. Consisting of students from all classes, the orchestra strives to create a cooperative ensemble and to make playing opportunities available to as many interested musicians as possible. Rehearsals are Monday and Wednesday evenings, from 7-9:30. If you are interested in playing with the MSO, please contact Joshua Evans (jevans@fas).
Chris Younghjoon Kim is Mozart Society Orchestra's Resident Conductor for the 2003-2004 season. He joins Akiko Fujimoto, Mozart Society Orchestra's Music Director.
Our next concert is November 8, 2003 with our resident conductor, Chris Younghoon Kim
Reportoire:
L.V. Beethoven, Coriolan Overture
Gustav Mahler, Wayfarer's Songs with David Gordon
Georges Bizet, Symphony No. 1
Tickets are available one month prior to each concert from the Harvard Box Office at Holyoke Center, 12pm-6pm, 617-496-2222. The MSO performs in Paine Hall in the Music Department at Harvard University. You can find directions to Paine Hall and information on parking below.
WHO:
Mozart Society Orchestra, Chris Younghoon Kim , conductor and David Gordon, voice
WHAT:
L.V. Beethoven Coriolan overture
Gustav Mahler Lierder eines fahrenden gesellen with David Gordon
Georges Bizet Symphony in C
WHEN:
8:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 8, 2003.
WHERE:
Paine Hall on the campus of Harvard University.[see below for directions]
Directions:The MBTA Red Line
Take the red line to Harvard. Exit onto Massachusetts Avenue and head through Harvard Yard towards the Science Center. Go into the Science Center and turn left at the information desk (after the Greenhouse Cafe). When you exit the Science Center, Paine Hall will be immediately to your right. HINT: The MBTA provides inexpensive parking at its Alewife Station.
Coming from the MA Turnpike
Take the Cambridge/Brighton/Allston exit and follow the ramp signs to Cambridge. After the bridge over the Charles River, turn left onto Memorial Drive. At the second light turn right onto JFK Street. You will go through a few sets of lights before coming to Harvard Square. Continue through Harvard Square (past Out of Town News on your right), but stay in the left lane. The road divides; bear left (the sign says Massachusetts Avenue/Arlington). Then stay to the right and bear right at the next divide in the road (there will be a traffic light with right arrow). You are now on Massachusetts Avenue heading north. You can try to park here; metered spaces are sometimes available. If not, turn right onto Everett Street. Follow Everett Street to the end and take a right onto Oxford Street. Find a place to park somewhere on Oxford Street and walk up to Paine Hall.
Meters are in effect until 6pm, then they're free. All metered spaces are free on Sundays.
Finding Paine Hall
From Oxford Street
As you walk up Oxford Street, the Peabody Museum is on your left. On your right is a large grassy area. Turn right into the driveway at the end of the grassy area. The Fanny Peabody Mason Music Building will be ahead, slightly to your left. Walk around to the back of the building to Paine Hall.
From Massachusetts Avenue
Paine Hall is at the back of a small quadrangle behind both the Littauer building and the small, white Gannett house directly opposite the Cambridge Common.
From the Science Center
You will find the Music Building if you walk directly through the Science Center (the building with the rock fountain out in front). Come through the front door and follow the hallway through the building to Paine Hall.
From Sanders Theatre
Follow Oxford Street past Sanders Theatre. You will pass the Science Center on your left. Take a left down the driveway at the end of the Science Center building. This puts you in front of the Music Building. Come through the front door and follow the hallway through the building to Paine Hall.
Mozart Society Orchestra
http://hcs.harvard.edu/~mso/
Added by braveone on November 6, 2003