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The Orchestra Now is set to begin their 2023-24 season at Carnegie Hall on November 7th with a program titled Exodus: Jewish Composers in Exile, directed by Leon Botstein. The performance marks TON’s first show in New York City this…

The Orchestra Now (TŌN) the far-sighted orchestra and master’s degree program founded by Bard College president, conductor, educator, and music historian Leon Botstein, announced its ninth season performances, happening from Sept. 16,…

Conductor and music director Leon Botstein leads The Orchestra Now (TŌN) for their upcoming presentation of Haydn, Brahms & The Manufactured Classical Ideal on Sunday, February 19th at 2 PM. This will be the second installment of the…

The Orchestra Now (TŌN), an esteemed Bard College ensemble, will perform at Jazz at Lincoln Center's Rose Theater on Sunday, October 16. The concert will be guest conducted by JoAnn Falletta, the Music Director of the Buffalo…

The Orchestra Now (TŌN) will soon host their final performance in their Carnegie Hall season on Thursday, May 12. This musical night will include the renowned director of this orchestra, Leon Botstein, along with pianists Gilles Vonsattel…

The Orchestra Now (TŌN) is not only a visionary orchestra but also a master's degree program. Founder Leon Botstein's rich history includes being a Bard College president, conductor, educator, and music historian. Starting this September…

The Orchestra Now, aka TŌN, will be conducting two shows to livestream on April 10 and May 1. With 72 young musicians from 14 different countries, The Orchestra Now seeks to make symphonic music relevant today. Photo Credit: David…

The Orchestra Now (TŌN) will continue its Spring 2021 season by live streaming two concerts March 7 and March 20, with conductors Andrés Rivas and Zachary Schwartzman. The Orchestra Now from theorchestranow.org Works on both…