2024/25 Season Concert #1

Elgar and Brahms

Kendall Square Orchestra
Sanders Theatre, Cambridge, MA

Kristo Kondakçi, conductor
Alan Toda-Ambaras, cello

BACH/ELGAR Fantasia and Fugue
ELGAR Cello Concerto
BRAHMS Symphony No. 3

Join the Kendall Square Orchestra for an unforgettable evening celebrating the human spirit with "Perseverance & Gratitude." This opening concert features the majestic reimagining of Bach's Fantasia and Fugue by Elgar, the deeply moving Elgar Cello Concerto performed by acclaimed cellist Alan Toda-Ambaras, and Brahms’ Symphony No. 3, a masterpiece of emotional depth and resilience. Immerse yourself in music that honors the strength to overcome challenges and the beauty of gratitude. Be part of a night that promises to inspire and uplift.

We want to acknowledge that this concert falls on Yom Kippur. We understand this may be an inconvenience for some and have intentionally scheduled the start time for later in the evening, after sundown, to accommodate those observing the holiday.

Saturday, Oct 12, 2024, 7:30 PM

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About Alan Toda-Ambaras

Cellist Alan Toda-Ambaras is celebrated for his dynamic performances and commitment to bridging art and social action. He has performed with esteemed artists such as Midori, Yo-Yo Ma, and members of the Silk Road Ensemble, and has appeared twice as a soloist with the North Carolina Symphony. Alan is a prize-winner at the 2005 Rostropovich International Cello Competition in Paris. His extensive performance schedule includes venues like Tokyo's Ohji Hall, the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, and the New England Conservatory, where his ensemble, The Frost Piano Quartet, made its debut in Jordan Hall. He is also a dedicated advocate for new music, premiering works by contemporary composers like Trevor Bača and Stephanie Ann Boyd.

Alan holds a B.A. in History of Art and Architecture from Harvard and an M.M. from the New England Conservatory, where he studied under Laurence Lesser. He is co-founder of the Eureka Ensemble, a Boston-based music organization focused on social action, and Project LENS, which connects music with interdisciplinary storytelling. Alan's passion extends to community engagement, performing and conducting workshops that explore the intersection of arts and humanities​.

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Sanders Theatre Information

Most of our performances take place at Sanders Theatre (45 Quincy Street, Room 027, Cambridge, MA 02138). Sanders Theatre is managed by Memorial Hall/Lowell Hall Complex at Harvard University.
T 617.496.4595 | E memhall@fas.harvard.edu

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  • THE HARVARD BOX OFFICE

    Advance Sales: Richard A. and Susan F. Smith Campus Center 1350 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge MA 02138; 617.496.2222 www.boxoffice.harvard.edu for calendar and hours

    Pre-Performance Sales: Sanders Theatre Open on event days only, two hours prior to scheduled start time. Closes 30 minutes after start time.

  • Accessible seating can be arranged through the Box Office. Sanders Theatre is equipped with Assistive Listening Devices, available 30 minutes prior to events. Parking for disabled patrons: Limited accessible parking is available at Broadway Garage. Contact University Disability Services for other locations.

    T: 617.495.1859 or email: disabilityservices@harvard.edu Please allow 3 business days for response.

  • Free parking for events at Sanders Theatre is available at Broadway Garage, corner of Broadway and Felton Street, from one hour pre- performance to one hour post. Parking for some events will be at 52 Oxford Street Garage. Please see specific event details for further information.

  • RESTROOMS are located on the lower level.

  • LATECOMERS will be seated at the discretion of management.

  • PHOTOGRAPHY AND RECORDING of any kind is not permitted in Sanders Theatre. Equipment may be confiscated.

  • Call 617.496.4595 or visit Memorial Hall 027. Harvard University is not responsible for lost or stolen property.

Discounted Admission