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Kwamé Ryan, conductor
Michelle DeYoung, mezzo-soprano

Twenty years ago we first introduced soprano Michelle DeYoung as a young, little-known star in the making.  Two decades, three Grammy Awards, and millions of superlative accolades later, we're delighted to bring her back as she teams up with conductor Kwamé Ryan, making his NY-area debut.

Fauré: Pelléas et Mélisande
Berlioz: Les nuits d’été
Schumann: Symphony No. 4

Michelle DeYoung , mezzo-soprano

Biography

Michelle DeYoung is one of the world's most exciting mezzo-sopranos. Her prolific concert engagements include the New York Philharmonic and London Symphony orchestras under Sir Colin Davis ( with whom she recorded Didon in 'Les Troyens' to great critical acclaim), the San Francisco Symphony under Tilson Thomas, the Boston Symphony under Ozawa, the Chicago Symphony and Philharmonia under Boulez, the Cleveland Orchestra under Slatkin, the Royal Concertgebouw under Chailly, the Berlin Staatskappelle under Barenboim and Boulez and the Israel Philharmonic under Maazel. She has given recitals in New York, San Francisco, Lisbon, Paris, London's Wigmore Hall and the Edinburgh Festival. Her operatic engagements have included Jocasta with von Dohnanyi in Paris; Fricka for the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden under Haitink; Fricka, Brangäne, Venus and Shaman in Tan Dun's 'The First Emperor' at the Metropolitan Opera under Levine; Brangäne in Chicago under Sir Andrew Davis and at the Deutsche Staatsoper in Berlin and La Scala, Milan under Barenboim and Kundry in Bayreuth under Boulez and Berlin under Barenboim.

 Sunday, June 15, 2014 at 3 pm

Ryan McAdams, conductor
Tai Murray, violin

The Phil continues its focus on presenting young, ground-breaking artists whose massive talents demand our attention. Ryan McAdams' leadership of the New York Youth Symphony has led to non-stop critical acclaim wherever he conducts. He teams up with violinist Tai Murray, an Avery Fisher Career rant winner, Sphinx Competition winner, and BBC New Generation Artist. "Technically flawless", "vivacious and scintillating", Murray brings her elegance, effortlessness, and sheer passion to our season finale.

Ligeti: Concert Romanesc
Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto
Brahms: Serenade No.1

Ryan McAdams, conductor

Biography

Ryan McAdams is quickly establishing himself as one of the most exciting and versatile conductors of his generation.   He made a highly successful subscription European debut in February, 2010 with the orchestra of the Maggio Musicale in Florence. His return to the Maggio in 2012 resulted in re-engagements for operas and subscription concerts in 2014-15. He made his Eastern European debut with the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Julian Rachlin, and Mischa Maisky in Dubrovnik in September, 2010.  His subscription debut with the Israel Philharmonic, replacing an indisposed Raphael Fruhbeck de Burgos, was hailed as "extraordinary," "masterful," and "immense[ly] dramatic" by the Jerusalem Post; a live recording of the concert was released by the IPO on the Helicon  Classics label, and he was re-invited to the Israel Philharmonic in 2013.  His first commercial recording, a live performance of John Zorn's Violin Concerto "Contes de Fees," was released in 2010.  A Fulbright scholar, he previously served as Apprentice Conductor of the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic, assisting then-Chief Conductor Alan Gilbert.  Mr. McAdams is the first-ever recipient of the Sir  Georg Solti Emerging Conductor Award.  

His appearances in 2013-14 include performances with the Orchestra Sinfonica Nazionale della RAI, Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Opera national de Lorraine, CityMusic Cleveland, Wordless Music Orchestra, Indianapolis Symphony, an American tour with the American  Contemporary Music Ensemble, and debuts with Opera Theater of St. Louis, Louisville Orchestra, Vancouver Symphony, L'Orchestra de Chambre de Geneve, Juilliard Opera Center, and the Orchestre symphonique et lyrique de Nancy. Recent highlights include appearances with the Israel  Philharmonic, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Columbus Symphony, Princeton Symphony, Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra,  New York City Opera, New York City Ballet, Sinfonica Nazionale della RAI, Indianapolis Symphony, CityMusic Cleveland, Tanglewood Music Festival,  Aspen Music Festival, the Wordless Music Series, New Jersey Symphony, Glimmerglass Opera, and the Juilliard FOCUS! Festival.

Tai Murray, violin

Biography

Described as "superb" by The New York Times, violinist Tai Murray is establishing herself a musical voice of a generation.

"Technically flawless...vivacious and scintillating...It is without doubt that Murray's style of playing is more mature than that of many seasoned players; and, with a debut record this outstanding, it can safely be assumed that she will exceed many expectations - she's certainly exceeded mine."  Francesca Treadaway, Muso Magazine

Appreciated for her elegance and effortless ability, Murray creates a special bond with listeners through her mature phrasing and subtle sweetness. Her programming reveals musical intelligence. Her sound, sophisticated bowing and choice of vibrato remind us of her musical background and influences, principally, Yuval Yaron (a student of Gingold & Heifetz) and Franco Gulli. Winner of an Avery Fisher Career Grant in 2004, Tai Murray was named a BBC New Generation Artist (2008 through 2010).

She has performed as guest soloist on the stages of such halls as the Barbican, Chicago's Orchestra Hall, Copenhagen's Tivoli Gardens, and Shanghai's Concert Hall. Performing with such ensembles as the Atlanta Symphony, BBC Scottish Symphony, and Orquesta Sinfónica Simón Bolívar. Now a resident of Berlin, Tai Murray's appearances close to home include Berlin's Konzerthaus and Kammermusiksaal at the Philharmonie, projects with the Philharmonic Staatsorchester of Mainz and Düsseldorfer Symphoniker, and tours with the Brandenburger Symphoniker and Niederrheinische Sinfoniker.

As a recitalist Tai Murray has visited many of the world's capitols having appeared in Berlin, Chicago, Hamburg, London, New York, and Washington D.C. among many others. She will return to Wigmore Hall in both 2013 and 2014.

As a chamber musician, she has joined tours with Musicians from Marlboro and was a member of Lincoln Center's Chamber Music Society II (2004-2006). Festival appearances include Ireland's West Cork Festival, and the Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival in the USA.

Tai Murray's critically acclaimed debut recording for harmonia mundi of Ysaye's six sonatas for solo violin was released in February 2012.