Press Release: Modesto Symphony Orchestra to Present Virtual Recital July 22

MODESTO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Contact:
Erin Nishimori
enishimori@modestosymphony.org 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE / JULY 10, 2020

(From left to right: MSO Associate Conductor Ryan Murray, John Hillebrandt)
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Modesto Symphony Orchestra to Present Virtual Recital July 22

John Hillebrandt in Recital, hosted by Ryan Murray

MODESTO, CA - The Modesto Symphony Orchestra (MSO) will present their first virtual recital featuring MSO pianist John Hillebrandt and hosted by Associate Conductor Ryan Murray on Wednesday, July 22 at 7:00 pm. The live performance will feature works by Ravel and Chopin and will conclude with one of Hillebrandt’s compositions, Nocturne

The MSO is planning to have a virtual event each month while they remain offstage due to the current pandemic. This first virtual recital will be shown live on the MSO’s YouTube channel. The MSO’s virtual events will be free of charge to help bring music to everyone in the community. 

“We certainly miss performing, but most of all we miss connecting with our community,” said Caroline Nickel, President and CEO of the Modesto Symphony Orchestra. “We’re making our virtual events free to all as a way to make classical music more accessible to the community. This is a hard time for everyone and we want to help by creating a digital space where we can gather, reconnect, and enjoy music.”


MODESTO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, MSO at Home: John Hillebrandt in Recital

Hosted by Ryan Murray

Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at 7:00 pm on the Modesto Symphony’s YouTube channel

Ryan Murray, host
John Hillebrandt, piano

PROGRAM

Ravel: Jeux d’eau (Fountains)
Chopin: Ballade No. 4 in F Minor, Op. 52
Hillebrandt: Nocturne

Streaming for free on the Modesto Symphony’s YouTube channel - Click here for the direct link

A recording of the virtual recital will be available from the same link following the performance.

This virtual performance is free to all and supported in part by Caroline Nickel & Tony Vlcek


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The Modesto Symphony Orchestra is a Resident Company of The Gallo Center for the Arts