Concerts

Rossen Milanov, conductorAlexander Gavrylyuk, piano The Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra welcomes the return of Artist in Residence Alexander Gavrylyuk for an evening of symphonic passion. Tabakova’s Orpheus’ Comet opens the program with shimmering energy and mythic inspiration. Gavrylyuk then takes center stage in Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1, a thrilling showcase of sweeping melody and virtuosic brilliance. The evening…

The Music at the Point Sunset Concert Series sponsored by Southern Tier Environments for Living, Inc. (STEL) and Lawley Insurance will perform on the following Wednesday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. at Point Gratiot Park: July 8 - FootSteps July 15 - Backlog July 22 - Two Towns (STEL VIP Night) July 29 - Ion Sky August 5 - Zen City August 12 - Astro Galaxy Sound August 19 - The Living Room Jam Band (Lawley Insurance VIP Night) August 26 –…

Curated by Sasha Janes, Bonnefoux McBride Artistic Director of Chautauqua School of Dance, the annual All-Star Dance Gala serves as a celebration of the exceptional talent consistently produced by the Chautauqua School of Dance. Artists from top-tier national companies join forces for an exciting mixed repertoire evening of contemporary and classical dance. In addition to the performance, all-stars host discussion panels and serve as School of…

Praised for her artistry and expressive depth, HieYon Choi is one of the most sought-after pianists of her generation. “One of this sonata’s greatest-ever recorded interpretations… a model of intelligent bravura” (Gramophone). She gained international recognition with prizes at the Kapell, Epinal, Busoni, and Viotti International Competitions and has performed with the National Symphony Orchestra (Washington, D.C.),…

The Music on the Pier Summer Concert Series returns to the Lake Erie waterfront in Dunkirk on Thursdays, from June 4-Aug. 20. Opening acts play at 6 p.m. with the headliner at 7:15 p.m. each week. Presented by APG, Van Buren Drive-In and National Grid. Stage sponsors: DFT Communications and Piede Tents. Shop and dine at the Dunkirk Boardwalk and Pier merchants. Enjoy food trucks, the Merritt Winery Slush Bus, and the city beverage tent. The Pier…

Rossen Milanov, conductorJaren Atherholt, oboe Join the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra for a celebration of musical exploration. John Corigliano’s Midsummer Fanfare opens the program with brilliance and energy. The orchestra then turns to Martinů’s Oboe Concerto, where soloist Jaren Atherholt brings wit, warmth, and virtuosity to the Amphitheater stage. The evening concludes with Dvořák’s iconic “New World”…

ANNE OF GREEN GABLESChautauqua Opera Company will host the first workshops of a new adaptation of Anne of Green Gables by composer Danika Lorèn and librettist Royce Vavrek (Lincoln in the Bardo). In this bold new reimagining, a fictional reality competition sets out from coast to coast to find the Canadian who most embodies the spirit of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s indelible heroine, Anne Shirley. With Lorèn in residence for the…

Few artists embody the heart and soul of their city like Trombone Shorty. Perhaps the most recognizable ambassador for New Orleans music working today, Shorty has spent his entire life not only carrying the torch for Crescent City culture, but also propelling it forward into the 21st century with his ecstatic live performances and intoxicating blend of rock, funk, soul, jazz, blues, hip-hop, and Caribbean influences. Born Troy Andrews, Shorty…

Fusing together elements of cirque acrobatics, classical dance and contemporary theater, Troupe Vertigo brings audiences on a spellbinding journey through the world of artistic movement. Consisting of world-class aerial artists, contortionists, and ballet dancers, the Los Angeles based company was founded in 2009 by Artistic Director Aloysia Gavre, formerly of the internationally renowned Cirque du Soleil, and Technical Director Rex Camphuis,…