Bio
During the early autumn days of 1980, a group of astonishing musicians came together to perform the first North/South Chamber Orchestra concert. While much has changed over 35 years, the values held in those early days – flexibility, intimacy, commitment to the community, and consummate artistry – continue to propel this amazing ensemble.
In a culture overwhelmed by mere entertainment, the imposing breadth of North/South events celebrate the astonishing spectrum of creative voices among them while upholding an all-too-rare commitment to artistic innovation.
Their free-admission concerts performed by first-rate musicians feature music by composers representing three generations. Often new to New York, their works always stimulate, challenge and excite. The ever-expanding North/South Recordings compact disc catalogue features expert performances of significant compositions, several written especially for the North/South Chamber Orchestra. These albums bring the music of composers they champion to an international audience.