"Mark O’Connor believes in American music. Throughout his career, the violinist has embraced classical tradition while working to create what he calls “a new American classical repertoire.”

This month, he makes his latest contribution to that repertoire with “Elevations,” a string symphony commissioned by the New Century Chamber Orchestra.  

He’s just put the finishing touches on the work, which will receive its world premiere by the ensemble in concerts this week under music director Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg. (The program also includes works by Edward Elgar, Alfred Schnittke and Frank Bridge.)...."



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The Interschool Orchestras of New York
Is proud to present its 2011 Founders Award to Mark O'Connor

In appreciation of your generosity in sharing your extraordinary talents with the cultural world at large.

You are a model for every young musician who aspires to perform, compose, arrange or instruct.
Thank you for demonstrating so effectively that all music whether it will be classical, folk or jazz can be a rewarding exhilarating experience.

March 8, 2011, The Prince George Ballroom, New York City