This summer, Apollo’s Fire returned to two of America’s leading classical music festivals – both in beautiful settings. In addition, Jeannette returned to the podium of Lincoln Center, this time making her debut with the Lincoln Center Festival Orchestra.
The merry musicians of Apollo’s Fire played 11 concerts this summer, wandering from Cleveland to New York to Pennsylvania to Chicago. Led by artistic director Jeannette Sorrell and concertmaster/violin soloist Alan Choo, the ensemble performed their innovative interpretation of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons – helping audiences rediscover these masterpieces with fresh understanding.
Venues included the CARAMOOR Festival outside of New York City, the RAVINIA festival in Chicago, and the GRETNA Festival in Pennsylvania, as well as 8 packed concerts in Northeast Ohio. The GRETNA performance was chosen by the Philadelphia Inquirer as one of “the summer’s best outdoor classical concerts.”
The sold-out concert at RAVINIA was a particular highlight, with audience members often breaking into cheers throughout the evening. This performance was preceded by a reception on the lawn, hosted by Judy Bundra and the Chicago Friends of Apollo’s Fire.
These concerts marked Alan Choo’s debut playing all four of the Seasons. “Alan simply brought the house down,” said Jeannette Sorrell. “Playing with impeccable intonation every night, he was a true storyteller.”
