Orpheus Chamber Orchestra returns to the Morris Museum with Violinist Chad Hoopes

 

Orpheus Chamber Orchestra with Chad Hoopes Wednesday, May 3 | 8:00 PM “Performed with edge-of-the-seat intensity.” —The New York Times The special relationship between the Morris Museum and the world-renowned Orpheus Chamber Orchestra continues with a program featuring the critically acclaimed violinist, Chad Hoopes, performing Mendelssohn’s beloved Violin Concerto in E minor as well as Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition. VIP ticket holders have exclusive access to observe the famously conductor-less ensemble in a final rehearsal of a new work by a prominent film composer, followed by a pre-performance reception.  Members of Orpheus first performed at the Morris Museum in October 2020 as part of the inaugural Lot of Strings Music Festival. The relationship continued in the spring of 2021, bringing in-person performances back to our outdoor venue. Now Orpheus regularly performs with their full ensemble in the intimacy of the Bickford Theatre to sold-out audiences. The special relationship between the Morris Museum and the famed Orpheus Chamber Orchestra continues with a program featuring the critically acclaimed violinist, Chad Hoopes, performing Mendelssohn’s beloved Violin Concerto in E minor as well as Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition. For VIP ticket holders, there will be an exciting rehearsal performance of a new work by a prominent film composer, followed by a pre-performance reception. Members of Orpheus first performed at the Morris Museum in October 2020 as part of the inaugural Lot of Strings Music Festival. The relationship continued in the spring of 2021, bringing in-person performances back to our outdoor venue. Now Orpheus regularly performs with their full ensemble in the intimacy of the Bickford Theatre to sold-out audiences. VIP ticket buyers help support this series and keep it accessible to our community.   Tickets: $40.00 | Member Tickets: $35.00 VIP Tickets: $75.00 | Member VIP Tickets: $70.00 25 and under tickets: $25.00 A $3.00 handling fee applies to each ticket.   VIP tickets include exclusive access to hear Orpheus rehearse a new work by a prominent film composer at 6:30 followed by a pre-performance reception. Become a Member and enjoy exclusive perks, including Members-only events and discounts on exciting Bickford Theatre concerts, performances, and more.    Tickets Become a Member   Bickford Theatre Ticket & Visitor Information The Morris Museum has adopted a dynamic mask policy for upcoming events in the Bickford Theatre. Face masks are currently optional in the CENTER and HOUSE RIGHT sections (indicated in blue) and are required in the HOUSE LEFT section (indicated in red). Face masks are currently optional for Children’s Theatre performances. This policy is subject to change at any time. Please check back on our website or call the box office for our current policy before your scheduled performance date. For assistance, call the box office at 973-971-3706. The Morris Museum thanks Will and Mary Leland, and F. Gary Knapp for their leadership support for this season’s presentations of Orpheus Chamber Orchestra.     About Orpheus Chamber Orchestra Orpheus is a radical experiment in musical democracy, proving for fifty years what happens when exceptional artists gather with total trust in each other and faith in the creative process. Orpheus began in 1972 when cellist Julian Fifer assembled a group of New York freelancers in their early twenties to play orchestral repertoire as if it were chamber music. In that age of co-ops and communes, the idealistic Orpheans snubbed the “corporate” path of symphony orchestras and learned how to play, plan, and promote concerts as a true collective, with leadership roles rotating from the very first performance. About Chad Hoopes (Violin Soloist) Acclaimed by critics worldwide for his exceptional talent and magnificent tone, American violinist Chad Hoopes has remained an impressive, consistent, and versatile performer with many of the world’s leading orchestras since winning First Prize at the Young Artists Division of the Yehudi Menuhin International Violin Competition. Hoopes is a 2017 recipient of Lincoln Center’s Avery Fischer Career Grant. Former winners include Kirill Gerstein, Yuja Wang, Leila Josefowicz, Joshua Bell and Hilary Hahn. Image credits: Orpheus photo by Jack Grassa. Chad Hoopes photo by Jiyang Chen.     Upcoming Bickford Theatre Programs   Art on Screen Vermeer: The Greatest Exhibition Wednesday, April 19 | 2 & 7:30 PM This film offers a private view of the largest ever exhibition of Vermeer’s work, presented by the Rijksmuseum and the Mauritshuis in the Hague. The film, featuring the Director of the Rijksmuseum and the curator of the exhibition, presents extensive research by the two museums into Vermeer’s artistry, motivations, and creative process.   Buy Tickets     Dance on Exhibit Carolyn Dorfman Dance Thursday, April 13 | 7:30 PM Saturday, April 15 | 7:00 PM Carolyn Dorfman Dance celebrates 40 years as a bold, athletic and dramatic force in New Jersey’s burgeoning dance landscape with Dance on Exhibit, an evening of dance on display in a gallery setting followed by performances of some of her most iconic works on stage.   Buy Tickets     Dan Levinson & Friends Sunday, April 30 | 3:00 PM Dan will be joined by some of his best friends in music with an afternoon of familiar favorites and forgotten gems. Dan has performed to sold-out audiences at the Morris Museum for over 20 years and continues to attract new fans and devotees who admire his world-class musicianship, vast historical knowledge, and signature charm. Though he is in high demand in NYC, across the country, and around the world, Dan Levinson always brings something special to the Bickford Theatre.   Buy Tickets   Laura Anglade Quartet Friday, May 19 | 7:30 PM   The Toronto-based jazz vocalist, Laura Anglade, has been charming audiences by bringing a fresh face to the vintage sound of classic jazz numbers in both French and English. Making her Morris Museum debut alongside a stellar ensemble, including Ben Rosenblum on piano and accordion, Marty Jaffe on bass, and Randolph’s native son, drummer Ben Zweig. Buy Tickets         The Morris Museum gratefully acknowledges generous operating support from the following funders:       Stay Connected   ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌   Contact Us Morris Museum 6 Normandy Heights Road  Morristown, New Jersey  973.971.3700 publicrelations@morrismuseum.org   Join or Renew Hours and Admissions Directions Donate Groups and Tours