PROGRAM
Courtney Lewis Conductor
Adelya Nartadjieva Violin
Yun-Ting Kuo Viola
Nola Richardson Soprano
Reginald Mobley Countertenor
Anthony León Tenor
Scott Conner Bass
Jacksonville Symphony Chorus
Over 100 voices from the Chorus and guest star vocalists join the Symphony in Jacoby Symphony Hall for Mozart's Requiem. His final composition, left unfinished, is a poignant work known for its passionate choral sections. Concertmaster Adelya Nartadjieva and Principal Violist Yun-Ting Kuo stand out in Mozart’s Sinfonia concertante, which seamlessly blends lyricism with technically demanding passages. Experience these two compositions in one profound program honoring Mozart’s enduring legacy.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart · Sinfonia concertante
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart · Requiem
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Program Notes
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FEATURED ARTISTS
Courtney Lewis Music Director, Haskell Endowed Chair
Anchored in the belief that music holds the power to transform lives, Courtney Lewis has established himself as one of his generation’s most dynamic conductors. Currently in his tenth season as Music Director of the Jacksonville Symphony, Lewis has designed an ambitious mission to enrich the surrounding community with innovative symphonic programming, creating the highest quality of art possible, accessible to all...continue reading
Photo by Liz Linder
Adelya Nartadjieva Violin
Uzbek-American violinist Adelya Nartadjieva is quickly gaining attention as “…Outstanding enough to grace the stages of the world’s great orchestras.” (The Straits Times) Recent appearances include chamber music performances at Carnegie Hall, Seoul Arts Center and ElbPhilharmonie...continue reading
Yun-Ting Kuo Viola
Yun-Ting Kuo has been appointed as the Principal Violist with the Jacksonville Symphony starting from the 2023/24 Season. Originally from Taiwan, she recently received a Graduate Performance Diploma and a Master of Music from the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University, studying under Choong-Jin Chang and Victoria Chiang...continue reading
Nola Richardson Soprano
Making her mark as an "especially impressive" (The New York Times) soprano, Australian/American Nola Richardson is a rapidly rising star increasingly recognized for her performances which combine a voice of "astonishing balance and accuracy,” “crystalline diction,” and “natural-sounding ease” (Washington Post) with "spellbinding acting-singing... substantial powers of melisma, melodic agility, and timbre modulation." (blogcritic.org)...continue reading
Reginald Mobley Countertenor
GRAMMY-nominated American countertenor Reginald Mobley is globally renowned for his interpretation of baroque, classical and modern repertoire, and leads a prolific career on both sides of the Atlantic...continue reading
Anthony León Tenor
"American-born Cuban and Colombian tenor, Anthony León, is a young up-and-comer quickly developing an international performing career. His voice has been lauded by Stage and Cinema as possessing “beauty, freedom of tone, and outstanding breath control.” Anthony has received some of the most prestigious honors in the opera industry including being a finalist for the Rising Star award at the 2024 International Opera Awards...continue reading
Scott Conner Bass
A Kansas native, Scott Conner has been lauded by critics and audiences for his appearances on both sides of the Atlantic. Mr. Conner’s warm, flexible voice and elegant stature brings proficiency in a wide range of repertoire, including Mozart, Rossini, Handel, Donizetti and Verdi. He is a graduate of the Academy of Vocal Arts, and a Sara Tucker grant winner from the Richard Tucker Foundation...continue reading
Jacksonville Symphony Chorus
Celebrating its 40th Anniversary with some of the area’s finest voices, Jacksonville Symphony Chorus members come from all walks of life who share the spirit of singing great choral music. The tradition of making great music with the Jacksonville Symphony started in 1985 with a roster including many professional musicians and skilled amateur performers...continue reading
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