Open Spaces
Bluegrass, Bernstein, and the Blues
About
The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia (COP) brings their 2017/18 season to a fabulous close with one of its most creative and inclusive programs ever presented. In collaboration with the Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz, the Chamber Orchestra celebrates the 100th anniversary of many Philadelphia Jazz legends such as Dizzy Gillespie.
Adam Vidiksis, COP’s first Steven R. Gerber Composer-in-Residence creates a unique collaboration entitled Open Spaces for jazz and classical musicians.
If this concert couldn’t be more packed with the best and brightest, Mark O’Connor, internationally renowned Bluegrass violinist will present his own Old Brass.
Joseph and Marie Field Kimmel Center Series
Sun, May 20, 2018 at 2:30 PM
Mon, May 21, 2018 at 7:30 PM
Pre-Show Events
Brunch with Brossé
Join Music Director Dirk Brossé and Adam Vidiksis as he offers a taste of music from the classical world and more. Examine the music of Adam Vidiksis and Mark O’Connor through the eyes of the Maestro in a round table discussion over brunch. Discover how Director Brossé brings music from the page to the stage.
Post-Show Events
Classical Conversations
The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia continues our wildly popular post-concert program on Sundays. Please join our Music Director and/or our guest artists for informal and informative Q&A session following the matinée.
Concerts and Cocktails
Join us after our Monday evening performances at the Kimmel Center PECO Bar for Concert & Cocktails where you can mingle and get to know the Chamber Orchestra over cocktails at the bar!
Dirk Brossé
Conductor
Mark O’Connor
Violin
Program
Dai Wei, Dear Lenny
Mark O’Connor, Concerto No. 6, Old Brass
Dave Brubeck/Brossé, Blue Rondo à la Turk
Adam Vidiksis (COP/ACF Steven R. Gerber Composer-in-Residence), Open Spaces – Concerto grosso, World Premiere, featuring musicians from The Clef Club of Jazz
In the Media
American Composers Fourm: Adam Vidiksis Reflects on the First Year of the Steven R. Gerber Residency Program with ACF-Philly and The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia
May 2, 2018
Last year, ACF-Philadelphia partnered with The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia (COP) for a three-year initiative: The Steven R. Gerber Residency Program. Each year, one composer is selected to work with COP and compose a new piece specifically for the chamber orchestra, all while participating in other residency activities during COP’s full season.
The composer selected for the first year of the initiative was Adam Vidiksis, whose concerto Open Spaces will premiere later this month in a COP concert. He shares his thoughts on the residency here.
6abc Loves the Arts: “Chamber Orchestra closes out 54th season with bluegrass, Bernstein and blues”
May 6, 2018
