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  • Bardavon Announces 2021-22 Hudson Valley Philharmonic Season

    Poughkeepsie’s Bardavon Opera House presents the schedule for its 2021-2022 Season with the Hudson Valley Philharmonic, consisting of six guest conductors as well as 20 diverse soloists and composers, including multiple New York and world premieres.

    Bardavon Presents recently announced their August reopening after 14 months of closure with four new shows, and have now released the 61st Hudson Valley Philharmonic season. This season also represents the HVP’s 22nd year under Bardavon management. 

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    Single tickets to all Hudson Valley Philharmonic concerts are $20-$58 based on location. All seats for Christophe Landon are $100.

    Hudson Valley Philharmonic Subscribers save on season tickets and receive guaranteed seat location. A five-concert (does not include Messiah) subscription starts at $125. HVP Premium Subscribers are listed in all playbills, and new subscribers receive a further 30% discount the first year for the five-concert series.

    Subscriptions are on sale now. Single tickets go on sale July 13 at 11 AM. For more information on tickets and subscription, log on to Bardavon Presents website.

    Check out the full 2021-2022 season schedule below:

    2021-22 HVP SEASON

    All events are at the Bardavon, except Christophe Landon at Revel 32

    October 2, 2021: Reflection

    Guest Conductor- Kyle Ritenauer

    Remembering our beloved Maestro Randy, as we look back on his legacy and a year of upheaval, loss and renewal.

    Johann Sebastian Bach – Dona Nobis Pacem from Mass in B Minor w/Cappella Festiva

    Johann Sebastian Bach – Air on the G String (Suite No. 3, BWV 1068)

    Jessie Montgomery- Banner

    Valerie Coleman- Seven O’Clock Shout- NYS Premiere

    George Walker- Lyric for Strings

    Chevalier de Saint-Georges– Violin Concerto no.9, op.8 – w/ Hannah White, violin

    Yumi Oshima- Fanfare for Brass

    Beethoven- Symphony no. 5, op.67, C Minor

    Kyle Ritenauer and Hannah White

    October 30, 2021: The Exile’s Journey

    Guest Conductor Tong Chen

    Inspired by the Poughkeepsie Library’s Big Read: Thi Bui’s graphic novel The Best We Could Do, this programfeatures music from Europe, Vietnam and America

    Viet Cuong– Thu Diếu (Autumn) World Premierew/ Punyanuch “Mind” Pornsakulpaisal, soprano

    Felix Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto, op. 64, E minor w/ 2019 HVP String Competition winner Ashley Jeehyun Park, violin

    Ton-Thât Tiêt – Incarnations Structurales

    Leonard Bernstein – Symphony no. 1 (Jeremiah) w/Mezzo Soprano Teresa Buchholz

    Tong Chen and Ashley Jeehyun Park

    November 7, 2021 at Revel 32, Cannon Street, Poughkeepsie:

    Christophe Landon: Mysteries of the Great Instruments to benefit the Hudson Valley Philharmonic

    An extraordinary opportunity to experience an intimate presentation by Christophe Landon, one of the world’s leading luthiers, featuring his collection of multi-million dollar violins, violas and cellos, with demonstrations on each by members of the Hudson Valley Philharmonic.

    December 18, 2021: Handel’s Messiah:

    Guest Conductor Christine Howlett

    For the 6th year, a celebration of Handel’s master work, featuring soloists TBA and Cappella Festiva.

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    March 5-19, 2022: Underground Figures

    Guest Conductor Jeri Lynne Johnson

    A program celebrating women, featuring all female composers, soloists, visual artists and conductor and culminating in the HVP premiere of Florence Price’s Symphony #1.

    Julia Wolfe-Flowers- w/ Cappella Festiva and projected images of flowers by Georgia O Keefe, Imogen Cunningham, Margaret Bourke-White and others

    Nkeiru Okoye-Songs of Harriet Tubman- 4 arias w/ Kishna Fowler

    Florence Price– Symphony No.1in E Minor

    April 23, 2022: Virtuosos

    Guest Conductor  Kelly Corcoran

    An HVP String Competition winner and the HVP’s principal pianist perform works by two masters of the form.

    Sarah Kirkland Snider –“Something for the Dark”

    Max Bruch– Scottish Fantasy, op.46 w/ 2018 HVP String Competition winner Max Tan, violin         

    Ludwig van Beethoven– Concerto , piano no 4, op.58, G major w/ Yalin Chi, piano

    Members of the Hudson Valley Philharmonic perform “Tuxedo”

    May 14, 2022: Themes & Variations

    Guest Conductor – André Raphel–

    A New York premiere of a concerto by Israel’s preeminent composer in a program that features Judaic composers from the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries.

    Erich Wolfgang Korngold– Theme and Variations, op. 42

    Richard Danielpour– Adagietto for String Orchestra 

    Avner Dorman– Nigumin- Violin Concerto no. 2 NYS Premiere w/ Lara St John, violin

    Felix Mendelssohn– Symphony no. 4 in A major, op.90 (Italian)

    Audience members are invited to a pre-concert talk with the conductor and soloists and/or members of the orchestra one hour prior to each performance.

  • “Albums Revisited” Streaming Series Announces All Female Tribute to Carole King

    “Albums Revisited” streaming series hosted by Bardavon Presents has announced their upcoming tribute to Carole King, featuring her album Tapestry on February 10, 2021 at 8PM EST. The headliners of the performance are Annie Lennox and Carly Simon with an all-female lineup joining them. 

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    Bardavon is a venue in Poughkeepsie, NY and was founded in 1869. It’s owned by the Bardavon 1869 Opera House, Inc. (the Bardavon) which was incorporated in 1976. It’s a New York State nonprofit corporation that owns and operates a 944-seat historic theater in Poughkeepsie and the region’s premiere orchestra, the Hudson Valley Philharmonic (the HVP). The Bardavon presents arts education programs, music, dance, theater, Live in HD broadcasts, classic films, and as of late, live stream performances. “Albums Revisited” streaming series is being curated by Bardavon Production Manager Stephen LaMarca with commentary by Bardavon Executive Director Chris Silva and others. These live stream shows are free and are being presented on Bardavon Presents YouTube channel. 

    Carole King is an american singer songwriter who has been an active member of the music community since the 1950’s. She is famous not only as a performer but as a writer having written or co-written 118 pop hits on the Billboard Hot 100. Her most well known songs include “It’s Too Late” “You’ve Got a Friend” and “I Feel the Earth Move” all of which are off of her album Tapestry which was released in 1971.  

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    Annie Lennox was named as one of the 100 Greatest Singers of All Time by Rolling Stone Magazine. She is known for her work in the Eurythmics and The Tourists. In the early 90’s she went on to establish an acclaimed solo career and is known for songs like “I Put a Spell on You” “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)” and “Walking on Broken Glass.” 

    Carly Simon rose to fame back in the 1970’s with back-to-back hit records. She started a band with her sister initially called The Simon Sisters’ but went solo in 1971 with her self-titled album ‘Carly Simon.’ She had 13 Top 40 U.S. hits. Her most well known songs include “You’re So Vain” “Coming Around Again” and “Nobody Does it Better.” 

    Although the live- stream performance is free, any donations made will have a portion of them benefit People’s Place in Kingston & Dutchess Outreach in Poughkeepsie. For more information visit Bardavon’s website. 

    Bardavon Presents these original performances of Carole King classics created especially for the Bardavon set list and performers are listed below:

    I Feel the Earth Move – Kat Quinn

    So Far Away – Dar Williams

    It’s Too Late – Jonatha Brooke

    Home Again – Jill Sobule

    Beautiful – Patti Rothberg

    Way Over Yonder – The Texas Guitar Women:

    Marcia Ball performing on piano & vocals 

    Sarah Brown performing on bass

    Cindy Cashdollar performing on lap steel

    Shelley King performing on guitar & vocals

    Lisa Pankratz performing on drums

    Carolyn Wonderland performing on guitar & vocals

    You’ve Got a Friend – Carly Simon

    Where You Lead – Katie Kadan

    Will You Love Me Tomorrow – Laura Stevenson

    Smackwater Jack – Lara Hope

    Tapestry – Annie Lennox

    Natural Woman – Kate Pierson