"...outstanding playing. No one could accuse these players of lack of
involvement. The Serenade’s four movements were put through their
paces smartly, positively oozing vivacity and élan...the performance
maintained the extraordinary high level of the rest of the rest of the
programme."
The Strad
"If you haven’t heard Jupiter, your idea of what a classical concert
can communicate is rather limited."
The Village Voice
"The ensemble’s program on Monday afternoon was very much in Nygaard’s
signature style, and the size and enthusiasm of the audience suggested
that his vision still has a constituency...nicely turned melodies,
interesting modulations and spirited ensemble interplay kept things
lively...finely nuanced and thoroughly menacing."
The New York Times
"...it is one of the city’s cultural jewels."
The New York Sun
"...top notch."
The London Times
"The program was put on with such taste, dignity, and affection that
this listener was completely charmed."
The New York Times
"The minuet had strong reminiscences of an Austrian town square full
of jolly peasant dancers. The ebullient finale proved that the Jupiter
instrumentalists were as cohesive a group as you could wish for...It
was one of those concerts where every minute passed swiftly. Special
mention must be made of the fine piano work of Morgulis, so correct in
both works with the different touch that was needed for the Hummel and
Beethoven. All seven of the other musicians matched her in what they
provided for the audience -- joy in music."
Danbury News-Times
"...all sat in rapt silence once the music began. I have never
witnessed such decorum even at the Metropolitan Opera, where tickets
cost up to 15 times as much. At first I thought people might have
fallen asleep, something I’ve seen plenty of times at the Met. (And at
the Philharmonic and Carnegie Hall.) But every eye was focused on the
musicians and every face was lost in thought."
Ben Sisario, The New York Times 1/18/08
"A foursome led by former Jupiter principal
clarinet, Vadim Lando, traversed Kreutzer’s Quartet in E flat major.
This was a rollicking rendition, notable for crisp rhythm and good
humor. Especially intriguing was the middle Andante grazioso, with the
woodwind line punctuated by the strumming alla Italienne of the
viola." Fred Kirshnit, New York Sun 6/21/07
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The Jupiter Symphony
Chamber Players
a living tribute to Jens Nygaard
In addition to its distinguished series of 20 concerts in New York
each season, the Jupiter Symphony Chamber Players innovative programs
are now available on tour. Programming their signature mix of beloved repertoire and
undiscovered gems, they have been showered with the enthusiastic
praise of critics and the excited devotion of audiences. Their
concerts display the talents of mixed ensembles of four to twelve
performers, ranging from string quartets and wind ensembles to special
combinations, and often feature pianists, vocalists or other solo
instrumentalists.
The Jupiter Symphony Chamber Players is a remarkable assemblage of
some of the finest young musicians in the United States. Their mixed
ensemble programming brings into focus a constellation of well-known
masterpieces and sublime hidden treasures from the chamber music
repertoire.
Comprised of world-class prizewinners, each a rising star in his or
her own right, the ensemble performs in honor of the founder of New
York’s Jupiter Symphony, a magnificent musician, Jens Nygaard. For
more about the New York concert season by the Jupiter Symphony Chamber
Players,
click here.
Suggested Programs
Mozart: Flute Quartet in A, K. 298
Spohr: Nonet in F Op. 31 for strings & winds
Beethoven: Septet for strings & winds
Milhaud: Suite for violin, clarinet and piano
Brahms: Trio in a for piano, clarinet and cello
Dvorak: "Dumky" Trio Op. 90
Mozart/Weigelt: Divertimento No. 8 in F K. 213 for wind quintet
Rossini: Sonata 6, Tema con variazioni for winds
Spohr: Quintet for piano and winds
Beethoven: Quintet for Piano and Winds Op. 16
Schubert: Adagio and Rondo concertante D 487 in F
Beethoven: Serenade for Flute Violin and Viola
Brahms: Piano Quartet # 1 in g
J.C. Bach: Trio for flute, violin, cello in C
Haydn: Trio No. 17 in F for flute, cello, piano
Hummel: Clarinet Quartet
Schumann: Piano Quartet
Beethoven: String Quintet
Kuhlau: Quintet No. 1 in D Major for flute
Bruch: String Quintet
Beethoven: String Quintet
Reicha: Quintet for Clarinet in B-flat
Bruch: String Quintet
Beethoven: Trio in Bb for clarinet, cello, and piano, Op. 11
Hummel: Adagio, Variations & Rondo for flute, cello, pno
Schubert: Piano Trio Op. 100
Glinka: Trio Pathetique for clarinet, cello and piano
Stravinsky: L'Histroire Du Soldat for clarinet, vln, pno
Tchaikovsky: Piano Trio in a Op. 50 '
Mahler: Piano Quartetsatz
Rheinberger: Nonet for Winds & Strings
Brahms: Piano Quartet in G
Conductor Jens Nygaard was one of the most respected musicians in New
York, an honor earned for many years of first-class performances in
both the standard and rarely performed repertoire. In addition to
founding The Jupiter Symphony, Mr. Nygaard also founded the
Westchester Chamber Chorus and Orchestra, guest conducted The
Juilliard Orchestra, The New Jersey Symphony and The Korea
Philharmonic (among others), and taught conducting at Columbia and
Rutgers Universities. A largely self-taught man, with a great depth of
experience in virtually all types of music, he brought to his work
uncommon technical facility and a uniquely fresh view of every piece
he performed. Most importantly, he always communicated his love for
music, musicians, and audiences.
A Living Tribute to Jens Nygaard
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