Annabelle and Ronald Gardiner
The next Musician Moment features Annabelle Gardiner, Associate Concertmaster, and Ronald Gardiner, Principal Cello, with a recording of Preludio from Violin Sonata No. 3 by Antonio Vivaldi.
A digital series from the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra.
Musician Moments feature Philharmonic Musicians as they sit down with Executive Director Paul Helfrich to discuss orchestral music, their background, and perform beautiful music.
OPO Ed videos are supplemental educational videos about the instrument families, that can be used to continuing learning about music while at home.
The OPO On The Record audio series features special archived recordings of your Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra from past performances, including movements from pieces performed in past seasons. Join Music Director Eric Jacobsen each week as he talks through the excerpt, gives a history on it and the composer, and gives a small example of what to listen for while listening to the passage. Then, sit back and enjoy a full high-quality recording of the movement.
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Musician Moments
Principal Harp Haley Rhodeside
The next Musician Moment features Principal Harp Haley Rhodeside, with a recording of Gabriel Fauré’s beautiful “Une châtelaine en sa tour”.
Waltz No. 2 from Suite for Variety Orchestra by Dmitri Shostakovich, arr. Ljova
In this special Musician Moment, we feature a virtual performance of Waltz No. 2 from Suite for Variety Orchestra by Dmitri Shostakovich, arr. Ljova, brought to you by members of your Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra.
Principal Bassoon Diane Bishop
In the next Musician Moment, Principal Bassoon Diane Bishop performs an etude from French Bassoonist and Composer Étienne Ozi.
Principal Clarinet Nikolay Blagov
Principal Clarinet Nikolay Blagov sits down with Executive Director Paul Helfrich to talk about all things clarinet and then plays Etudes from the Rhodes book for clarinet.
Principal Timpani Carl Rendek
Principal Timpanist Carl Rendek sits down with Executive Director Paul Helfrich to talk about how he got into music and playing percussion.
Principal Oboe Jamie Strefeler
Principal Oboe Jamie Strefeler talks with Executive Director Paul Helfrich about how she got started playing the oboe, and plays a movement from Bach’s Oboe Sonata and the beautiful Gabriel’s Oboe from The Mission.
Principal Bass Michael Hill
In the next Musician Moment, Principal Bass Michael Hill is joined by a special guest, his dog Mato! Listen in as Michael plays the Sarabande from Bach’s Cello Suite No. 1.
Mark Fischer, French Horn
Introducing our first Musician Moment with Mark Fischer. Mark sits down with Executive Director Paul Helfrich to discuss the french horn, musical phrasing, and to play a Fauré excerpt.
OPO Ed
The Woodwind Family
Join Orlando Philharmonic Principal Flutist Colleen Blagov as she introduces you to the Woodwind Family. In this video, Colleen will discuss the different members of the woodwind family and play some wonderful music for you.
The Brass Family
This OPO Ed video, features the Brass Family! Join Orlando Philharmonic Musicians Kathy Thomas, horn; William Cooper, trumpet; and Jeff Thomas, trombone as they discuss the different members of the brass family and play some wonderful music for you!
The String Family (English)
Join Principal Violist Mauricio Cespédes in this OPO Ed video featuring the String Family! Mauricio will discuss the different members of the string family, show you some creative ways to make instruments at home, and play some beautiful music for you.
The String Family (Spanish)
Join Principal Violist Mauricio Cespédes in this OPO Ed video featuring the String Family! Mauricio will discuss the different members of the string family, show you some creative ways to make instruments at home, and play some beautiful music for you.
The Percussion Family
Join Orlando Philharmonic Principal Timpanist Carl Rendek and Percussionist Mark Goldberg as they introduce you to the Percussion Family. In this video, Carl and Mark discuss the variety of strokes on percussion instruments, rudiments, and play some music for you!
OPO On The Record
Berlioz’s ‘Symphonie Fantastique’: “V. Songe d’une nuit du sabbat”
“V. Songe d’une nuit du sabbat”, from ‘Symphonie Fantastique’ by Hector Berlioz.
Berlioz’s ‘Symphonie Fantastique’: “IV. March au supplice”
“IV. Marche au supplice”, from ‘Symphonie Fantastique’ by Hector Berlioz.
Berlioz’s ‘Symphonie Fantastique’: “III. Scène aux champs”
“III. Scène aux champs”, from ‘Symphonie Fantastique’ by Hector Berlioz.
Berlioz’s ‘Symphonie Fantastique’: “II. Un bal”
“II. Un bal”, from Symphonie Fantastique by Hector Berlioz.
Berlioz’s ‘Symphonie Fantastique’: “I. Rêveries – Passions”
“I. Rêveries – Passions”, from Symphonie Fantastique by Hector Berlioz.
