College of Mount Saint Vincent Hosts the New York Classical Players November 16, 2013 at 8:00 p.m.

11/6/2013

Riverdale, N.Y. – The New York Classical Players return to the University of Mount Saint Vincent to perform Magnificent Bach as part of their concert cycle 2 on Saturday, November 16, 2013 at 8:00 pm in the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception. A pre-concert discussion with the instrumentalists will be held from 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm in the President’s Reception Room.

The New York Classical Players are committed to bringing classical concerts back to the public through the advisement of Dongmin Kim, music director and conductor. Magnificent Bach will showcase some of the group’s best young instrumentalists to perform all four J. S. Bach violin concertos including two double concertos. Also included in the program is Alexandra du Bois’ innovative new composition, Noctilucent Song for String Orchestra, commissioned by the New York Classical Players. The concert will end with Air on G string from Orchestral Suite No. 3.

The New York Classical Player’s visit is funded by the Sisters of Charity Ministry Grants program.

For more information about the group, visit: http://www.newyorkclassicalplayers.org/

To view video with performance excerpts, visit: http://vimeo.com/52058797

About the University of Mount Saint Vincent
Founded in 1847 by the Sisters of Charity, the University of Mount Saint Vincent offers nationally recognized liberal arts education and a select array of professional fields of  study on a landmark campus overlooking the Hudson River. Committed to the education of the whole person, and enriched by the unparalleled cultural, educational and career opportunities of New York City, the College equips students with the knowledge, skills and experiences necessary for lives of achievement, professional accomplishment and leadership in the 21st century.