Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras (MCYO)

Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras at Strathmore

March Masterworks
Wednesday, March 11, 2015 . 7:30PM
Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras
Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras photo by Christian Amonson

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Estimated Length: 
2 hours including intermission

One of the oldest and finest youth orchestras in the region, MCYO presents two very different ensembles in concert.

Young Artists, a full symphony orchestra of students, performs works by Brahms, Mahler, Holst and Saint-Saëns. Chamber Ensemble, an elite unique string group performs Tchaikovsky's Andante Cantabile, Serenade for Strings and CPE Bach's Flute Concerto featuring 2015 concerto competition winner Cathy Xue.

Concert repertoire

Young Artists

  • Brahms arr. Leidig: Academic Festival Overture
  • Holst arr. Leidig: Jupiter from The Planets
  • Mahler arr. Leidig: Austrian Dance
  • Saint-Saens arr. Isaac: Danse Bacchanale

Chamber Ensemble

  • Tchaikovsky: Andante Cantabile
  • C.P.E. Bach: Flute Concerto in D Minor, 1st movement
  • Tchaikovsky: Serenade for Strings, 5th movement