Mozart & Brahms
A Feldman Farewell
Ronald Feldman, Music Director
Rachell Ellen Wong, Violin
STRAUSS
Blue Danube Waltz
MOZART
Violin Concerto No. 5 in A Major, K.219
Rachell Ellen Wong, violin
BRAHMS
Symphony No. 2
Concerts will be presented without intermission.
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About the Soloist
Rachell Ellen Wong, violin
A rising star on both the historical performance and modern violin stages, violinist Rachell Ellen Wong has performed throughout the United States and Canada, as well as in the UK, Canada, Italy Costa Rica, Panama, China, and New Zealand. Recipient of a 2020 Avery Fisher Career Grant, she is a sought-after collaborator, and her growing reputation as one of the top historical performers of her generation has resulted in appearances with such respected ensembles as the American Bach Soloists and The Academy of Ancient Music, and tours with Bach Collegium Japan, Les Arts Florissants, and others. In 2020 she made her conducting debut leading Vivaldi’s Four Seasons with the Seattle Symphony.
Among the orchestras with which Ms. Wong has appeared as soloist are Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional de Panamá, Seattle Symphony, and Orquesta Sinfónica (Costa Rica); she has appeared in concerts with pianists Anton Nel and Byron Schenkman, and the New Zealand String Quartet; and made a 16 concert, four-city tour of New Zealand with the New Zealand String Quartet which included the New Zealand premiere of Alexander Ekman’s Cacti for on stage string quartet and ballet with the Royal New Zealand Ballet.
A recent graduate of The Juilliard School, Ms. Wong performs on a baroque violin from the school of Joachim Tielke, and on a modern violin by Carlo de March.
For more information, please visit www.rachellwong.com. Ms. Wong is represented by Artist Manager Marianne LaCrosse of CTM Classics (marianne@ctmclassics.com).
Audience Health and Safety
Longwood Symphony, at its core, is deeply committed to the health and safety of our audience, musicians and staff.
Proof of vaccination and masks are required for all guests.
All audience members must present proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 (including a BOOSTER for all who are eligible) upon arrival. Proof of a negative COVID-19 test will be allowed for children under the age of 5 only. Please visit our Health & Safety Guidelines page for more details and to review additional protocols.
Exchanges and ticket donations can be made up to 24 hours in advance of the originally ticketed concert date by emailing info@longwoodsymphony.org or calling 617-987-0100. We cannot guarantee the same seats will be available for the exchanged concert. Refunds will be offered if you are unable to exchange or donate. Subject to availability.
Discounts for groups of 10 or more are available. Please contact info@longwoodsymphony.org or call 617-987-0100 to arrange.
All programs are subject to change.