André Raphel
May 10, 2018
André Raphel, Music Director of the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra for
the past fifteen years, was honored with the title of Conductor Laureate
on Wednesday evening, May 2 at a recognition ceremony taking place in
Wheeling, West Virginia. On May 18, he will conduct the Wheeling
Symphony in its season finale program featuring Respighi's "Pines of
Rome" and works by Dvorak, Beethoven and Richard Strauss. The concert is to be followed by a public celebration.
Christina Terek, President of the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra Board
of Directors said, "The Board of Directors is extremely proud to bestow
upon Maestro André Raphel the honorary title of Conductor Laureate.
Through his leadership, programming, and commitment to excellence,
Maestro Raphel has created incredible musical triumphs in his
fifteen-year tenure with the orchestra. The Board of Directors is
honored to celebrate André Raphel and his work with our Wheeling
Symphony Orchestra.
Music Director of the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra since 2003, Maestro
Raphel has led the Orchestra in critically acclaimed festivals, world
premieres and commissioned works by illustrious American composers such
as Richard Danielpour, Jennifer Higdon, Kenneth Fuchs
and Ellen Taaffe Zwilich. During his tenure, he has raised the
Orchestra's musical standards and artistic profile with creative
programming honing critical acclaim, as well as establishing Composer
Residencies. He conducted the Wheeling Symphony in its first performance
of Sibelius' Seventh Symphony during the orchestra's history. In
addition, he has launched many special projects and audience development
initiatives bringing the Orchestra further recognition.
"Maestro Raphel's artistic excellence and professionalism in his role
as conductor leaves the Wheeling Symphony with a restoration of
centeredness, unification, and technical accomplishment," stated Rachel
Stegeman, the Concertmaster of the Wheeling Symphony. She continues,
"During rehearsals with him, his dedication to the musicians, commitment
to great music making, and having the Symphony connect emotionally with
the audience inspired us to rise to each concert with enthusiasm and
vigor."
"It is a great honor to be named Conductor Laureate of the Wheeling
Symphony Orchestra," states André Raphel. "In May 2016, when I announced
to the Orchestra my decision to step down as Music Director following
the 2017-18 season, it was with great appreciation for what we've
accomplished. Receiving this honor is a testament to what we've
accomplished as an organization during the last fifteen years. Working
with the wonderful musicians of the WSO has been a constant source of
inspiration, making for a meaningful collaboration and fulfilling
artistic experiences."
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Hi Bill, Thanks for the post. Best Regards, André
André Raphel www.andreraphel.com
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