Orchestra history
What did the orchestra play in 1905?
Orchestra historian Zachary Wu is in the process of completing
the history of the Cornell Orchestras. Read how the Cornell
Orchestras got started in 1905. Find out what the orchestra
played under Karel Husa in the 1960's. If you are an alumni who
knows some of the missing info help us complete the whole
picture.
Cornell Chamber orchestra writes in their own words about the
past season's work in rehearsals and concerts. Your inside
look at what happens in rehearsals, the blog includes video and
audio footage of not only performances but rehearsals throughout
the 2012-2013 season.
2012-2013
season
What are we playing this season?
The Spring semester will feature three collaborations with
international artists. The March concert will feature Britten's
Illumination with soprano Judith Kellock. In April cellist
Steven Doane will perform Lutoslawski's Grave for cello and
string orchestra with cco. Finally the 2012-2013 season will end
with Steven Stucky's Music for Saxophones and Strings with Prism
Saxophone Quartet.
