Launched in the 2023/24 season, Crescendo is NYYS’s newest ensemble. It was formed in response to the need to serve more students from the five boroughs of New York City. With its 100% fee-free program, Crescendo has created another path for younger, motivated students to join the NYYS program.
Crescendo Orchestra focuses on the works of underrepresented composers, including women and people of color – opening the minds of these musicians making a more inclusive and thoughtful repertoire. There will be two concerts this season at Merkin Hall at The Kaufman Center and Carnegie Hall’s Zankel Hall.
Come support our young musicians and be in the audience when they perform.
Reaching New Heights
JOSE ELIZONDO: Estampas Mexicanas, I. Ferial
ALDEMARO ROMERO: Fuga con pajarillo
ANTONIO VIVALDI: Concerto in g minor for 2 Cellos
KATHRYN GRIESINGER: Legends of Glory
FLORENCE PRICE: Old Boatman
EDWARD ELGAR: Introduction and Allegro featuring Aizuri Quartet
This is my second year at the NYYS Program. I will be staying as long as I can because all the faculty, kids, and instructors make everyone feel welcome and not only learn and create beautiful music, but also create friends and memories and amazing concerts!!
Valentina Noboa-Sanchez, Viola
As Ensemble-in-Residence, Aizuri Quartet will run four sectionals during the season – two for each concert cycle. The Quartet will also be performing Elgar’s Introduction and Allegro with the orchestra at Zankel Hall on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 3PM.
The Aizuri Quartet view the string quartet as a living art and springboard for community, collaboration, curiosity and experimentation. At the core of their music-making is a virtuosic ability to illuminate a vast range of musical styles through their eclectic, engaging and thought-provoking programs.
Photo credit: Izzy Madover
Thank you to The McCutchen Foundation for their support in helping make this program a reality!
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