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  • The Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra Showcases Castalia String Quartet

    The Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra has announced its addition of the Castalia String Quartet to their Garufi Law P.C. Phelps Mansion Museum Series. The quartet consists of violinists Uli Speth, Debrah Devine, violist Amy Tompkins and cellist Ruth Berry. The show will commence on February 11 at 3pm at the Phelps Mansion Museum in Binghamton.

    The Castalia String Quartet formed in 2019. They perform throughout the upper Catskills, Finger Lakes, Mohawk Valley, Central, and Southern Tier regions of New York State. The group’s performances include collaborations with other musicians to form a variety of chamber ensembles.

    The individuals of the quartet show profound emotion in their skillful playing. Merged together, this quartet provides expression and beauty through classical music.

    The Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra promotes dozens of shows and events throughout the year, all of them of the orchestral variety. The orchestra is the largest and longest-serving symphony orchestra in the Southern Tier of NY, active since 1955.

    The Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra remains like an engine of symphony to this day, providing works of art for orchestra enjoyers from all over the globe.

    Tickets are $25 and can be found on the Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra website or the box office in Binghamton. For more information on the Castalia String Quartet’s show with the Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra in February, click here.

  • A Moving Musical Afternoon with the Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra 

    On Sunday, January 28, the Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra, together with the combined choirs of the Southern Tier Singers’ Collective and the Binghamton University Chamber Singers, mounted a moving musical performance of Mozart’s Requiem at the Broome County Forum Theatre. It was a rare treat to hear this great work of the choral repertoire, especially when performed with such great mastery.

    Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra, Southern Tier Singers’ Collective, Binghamton University Chamber Singers

    The orchestra and choir were joined by four up-and-coming young soloists from the Curtis Institute of Music: soprano Juliette Tacchino, mezzo-soprano Katie Trigg, tenor Jackson Allen, and bass Evan Gray. The quartet of singers, hailing from as far away as France and New Zealand, powerfully conveyed the profound human longing in Mozart’s vocal writing. Tacchino’s silvery sound blended beautifully with Trigg’s rich, plummy tones, and all four soloists distinguished themselves by their highly expressive musicality.

    Amanda and Talia Rabineau

    Maestro Daniel Hege led a tight, seamless ensemble through the wildly contrasting emotions of the Requiem; as usual with this group, the woodwinds were particularly strong. Hege’s tempos seemed to grow organically from one movement to the next, giving the work a living, breathing pulse and a satisfying sense of wholeness.

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    Carlos Perez, Cassi Lee, Ajen Lewis

    But it was the chorus that was the true star of the show. Prepared by William Culverhouse, the combined choirs infused Mozart’s majestic work with energy, elegance, and intimacy. Culverhouse’s singers showed themselves capable of rigorous counterpoint and stunning pianissimi, their phrasing crisply commanding and meltingly lyrical by turns. Mozart’s demands on the chorus are almost soloistic, and this chorus was fully up to the challenge, cycling through his extremes of volume, speed, and emotion with virtuosity and aplomb. 

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    Tenor Jackson Allen, Bass Evan Gray

    Over 1100 concertgoers, including many younger music lovers, came out on a snowy midwinter day to hear Sunday’s stunning performance, demonstrating their appreciation with a standing ovation and several curtain calls. The Philharmonic’s foray into the great repertoire of choral music was a great success, one that bears repeating! 

    Trinity Fauci, Alyssa Cusel
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    Soprano Juliette Tacchino, Mezzo-soprano Katie Trigg, Maestro Daniel Hege

  • The Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra Presents “Mozart Requiem” on January 28

    The Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra has announced that on January 28, a genius of musical history will be honored with a performance titled, “Mozart Requiem.”

    The performance will feature a combination of acts including the Southern Tier Singers’ Collective and The Binghamton University Chamber Singers. Further, vocal soloists from the Curtis Institute of Music, Soprano Juliette Tacchino, Mezzo-Soprano Katie Trig, Tenor Jackson Allen, and Bass-Baritone Evan Gray.

    The show will take place at Broome County Forum Theatre, 236 Washington Street, Binghamton. As well as the show, there will be a pre-concert chat titled, “Mozart, Modernism, and Memory,” given by the Philharmonic’s Director of Education and Community Engagement, Dr. Julia Grella O’Connell. The show will start at 3 pm, with the pre-concert talk beginning at 2 pm.

    Maestro Daniel Hege will be leading the orchestra in Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Requiem in D Minor. The show will pay homage to one of the most influential musicians in history, one who has transcended musical boundaries. This performance on January 28 will reflect that with the lead from Daniel Hege, and the talent and wonder of the acts included. This is Binghamton Mozart.

    Tickets for the show are on sale at the Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra website today. In addition, kids 17 and under can attend the concert free of charge. For more information about the Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra, click here.