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Molecules are motifs in nanosymphony New compositions to debut at Rice's Buckyball Discovery Gala HOUSTON – (Oct. 5, 2010) – Rice University composer Anthony Brandt has compressed an entire evening at the symphony into a six-minute opus -- a "nanosymphony" -- as part of Rice University's Year of Nano celebration. The River Oaks Chamber Orchestra will premiere the piece Sunday at Rice's

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River Oaks Chamber Orchestra is delighted to announce our 2010-2011 season, which will be “the most fun you can have with serious music”. The season features three concert weekends with the full 40-piece chamber orchestra, four “Music Tastings,” a solo concert series that features individual ROCO musicians, and several exciting collaborations. 2010-2011 Season Schedule ROCO IN CONCERT -

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ROCO is launching a Pro-Am Chamber Music Program. This program is for all of you who used to play an instrument: Dust it off and sign up for regular rehearsals and professional coaching by ROCO musicians. Pro-am musicians will be organized in chamber music groups: trios, quintets, etc. No auditions are required – just sign up. Tuition is $125 for the season, which will be collected once you are

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We're delighted to announce that JoAnn Falletta will return as guest conductor for our 2010-2011 Season Opener, October 16-17. The New York Times calls Ms. Falletta, "one of the finest conductors of her generation." The Season Opener program will include ROCO's own principal bassist, Sandor Ostlund, who will premiere an original composition created especially for him by composer, Scott

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Transcript of Conductor, Robert Moody's interview with Janice Van Dyke Walden at the ROCO Season Finale at Bayou Bend, April 18, 2010 Tell us, what is the Buffalo Bayou Project? For me, the Buffalo Bayou Project started as just the documentary, in the traditional sense of one film. But over the last two years, it has grown to become a full educational program, including the documentary and a

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Read Tara Dooley's excellent story about Brad Sayles' Buffalo Bayou Suite: http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ent/6951386.html

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In the early spring of 2009, I was approached by Alecia Lawyer with an exciting proposition involving a commission for a film score. Always excited for a project with ROCO, I agreed to meet with Endangered Species Media Project. The original idea for this piece was to be a musical score to accompany a documentary film produced to create awareness of the Buffalo Bayou; an awareness of three

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ROCO principal bassoonist, Kristin Wolfe Jensen, has a new CD:  "Virko Baley's Parables & Reflections."   From Kristin:"Having performed Virko Baley's works in Australia, England, New York, Las Vegas and Austin, I am thrilled that they are now captured on CD! The vivid characters he creates, and the great passions he injects are unrivaled in the existing bassoon repertoire

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We love hearing from you during our concerts.  At the Take 5 break during our Feb 13th concert, you texted these messages to us: “I love the balance of the group. My heart follows every note.” “Amazing job! Happy Chinese New Year!!” “LOVED Simone. Bravo! And conductorless format is very interesting, it’s much more intimate.” “Wow to those magic fingers of Simone!!!! That was outstanding.”

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We are mourning the loss of violinist, Beth Newdome, who lost her battle with cancer on February 13, 2010.  Beth played with ROCO during Season 4.  We are repeating her obituary announcement from the Feb 16, Mansfield News Journal.  MANSFIELD ~ A painter paints pictures on canvas. But musicians paint pictures on silence. ~ Leopold Stokowski Beth Newdome was an

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Wikipedia defines conductorless as “a unique style of collaborative leadership in which the musicians interpret the music, not the conductor.” Performing conductorless requires collaboration, mutual respect, and “radical trust” It empowers the individual musicians in a way that translates into an exciting experience for the audience. Removing the “wall” between orchestra and audience exposes an

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THANK YOU, Daryl Crown, for your letter about our October concert at Chapelwood United Methodist Church: "I continue to be amazed at the variety and talent of the performers that come to Chapelwood through the Evans Art Series. To put my comments in context, I am not a follower of the musical arts, and, to be truthful, I rarely listen to music. I do, however, enjoy the opportunity to experience

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The great 19th century poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, said “Music is the universal language of all mankind.” Never has this been more apparent than in the musical programming and creative collaborations found in River Oaks Chamber Orchestra’s fifth season. ROCO invites the audience into a musical conversation that transcends cultures and generations. This season, every concert includes music

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Read Nancy Wozny's entertaining article about being a classical music newbie: http://www.culturemap.com/newsdetail/11-11-09-confessions-of-a-classical-music-newbie/ Oh, and she has wonderful things to say about ROCO!

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ROCO violinist, Kana Kimura, will present a solo concert on Sunday afternoon, November 22, at 2:15pm, at The Recital Room at Dowling Music, 2615 Southwest Freeway at Kirby Drive. A native of Tokyo, Japan, Kana Kimura, moved with her family to Edmonton, Alberta and began her musical studies at the age of four. She completed her undergraduate work at The Oberlin Conservatory of Music under Roland

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Great music, fine wine and good company – that’s “ROCO company,” or ROCOco. ROCO hosts several “music tastings” each season. These popular events are held in wine cellars or tasting rooms, feature individual ROCO soloists, and pair music with wine or beer and food in a lively, intimate setting. On November 10th, we’ll feature principal cellist, Richard Belcher, along with French Burgundy wines.&

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Conductor Joel Smirnoff, ROCO Concertmaster Brian Lewis, and Executive Director and Founder Alecia Lawyer joined KUHF's St. John Flynn in the Geary Performance Studio for a preview session of the 5th Season Opener on October 9, 2009. Click here to listen to the interview

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Join us for a joyful evening of celebration and remembrance, Tuesday, October 27th, 6:00-7:30, at the Lawndale Art Center, at 4912 Main Street, 77002.  This program is a partership among ROCO, Musiqa, Inprint, Lawndale Art Center, and The Mexican Consulate.  During Día de los Muertos, families create ofrendas or altars to remember and honor the memory of their ancestors. During this

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We're excited about the launch of ROCO principal bassoon, Kristin Wolfe Jensen's online bassoon method book, Music and the Bassoon. It provides free instruction and is enhanced with audio and video clips so students may have unlimited access to aural and visual models. Kristin designed it for students who might not have access to a bassoon teacher on a regular basis, for university music

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ROCO opens its 2009-2010 season by welcoming back guest conductor Joel Smirnoff, who will conduct Haydn’s Miracle Symphony No. 96 and Ginastera Variaciones. Maestro Smirnoff is a conductor, pedagogue, and former first violinist of the Juilliard String Quartet. He is currently president of the Cleveland Institute of Music, and a longtime friend of ROCO.Also on the program are Mendelssohn’s Violin

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September 29, 5:30-7:30, at St. Arnold BreweryWe're kicking off the 2009-2010 season with “Beer and Brass,” sponsored by St. Arnold and Stone Kitchen Catering, and featuring ROCO principal hornist, Danielle Kuhlmann. Join us for a lively evening of great beer, fine food, and delicious music.Danielle is an eclectic artist who has performed in symphony orchestras and chamber music concerts

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Acclaimed violinist, Brian Lewis, will appear in solo recital on Sunday afternoon, September 27th, 2:15pm, at The Recital Room at Dowling Music, 2615 Southwest Freeway at Kirby Drive. Called “one of the most versatile and charismatic violinists on the current scene,” Brian is concertmaster of the River Oaks Chamber Orchestra (ROCO), professor of violin at The University of Texas Butler School of

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The first movement of Carter Pann's "Mercury Concerto" conducted by Alastair Willis, featuring flute soloist, Christina Jennings. View more ROCO concert videos here

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