ECCO - Naumburg Orchestral Concerts 2025

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ECCO at Naumburg Bandshell

ECCO brings vibrant chamber orchestra excellence to Central Park.

The East Coast Chamber Orchestra (ECCO) is a dynamic ensemble of top-tier string musicians from leading American orchestras. Founded in 2001 as a self-directed group, ECCO is celebrated for its passionate performances, innovative programming, and collaborative spirit. Blending the power of a full orchestra with chamber music intimacy, ECCO delivers fresh interpretations of classical and contemporary repertoire, captivating audiences with every performance.

Event Details

Admission: FREE, no tickets required

Seating: First-come, first-served

Rain Policy: No rain dates; event held rain or shine

Broadcast: Live broadcast and streaming on WQXR for remote audiences

Plan your visit early to secure seating and enjoy a spectacular night of music under the stars!

Program

ECCO: EAST COAST CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

J.S. Bach/arr. Michi Wiancko (1685-1750)/(b. 1976), Chaconne, from Partita No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1004, (1717-1720)

George Gershwin (1898 -1937), Lullaby for Strings, (1919) 

David Ludwig (b. 1974), Virtuosity- Five Microludes for a String Orchestra, (2013)**  

1. Concerto for Two Violins, 2. Concerto for Viola, 3. Concerto for Cello, 4. Concerto for Contrabass, 5. Concerto for Orchestra

Intermission

Jennifer Higdon (b.1962), String, (2002) 

 John Adams (b.1947), Shaker Loops, (1983)

1. Shaking and Trembling, 2. Hymning Slews, 3. Loops and Verses, 4. A Final Shaking

 **commissioned by ECCO

WQXR Host: Terrance McKnight

ECCO: East Coast Chamber Orchestra first performed in the Naumburg Orchestral Concerts series in August 2015.