Brahms and Sebelius with Giora Schmidt

One of our favorite guest soloists, violinist Giora Schmidt, has joined the String Orchestra of Brooklyn to perform works by Barber and Piazzolla. This June he returns to perform the Sibelius Violin Concerto on a program that also includes Brahms’s Fourth Symphony.

Sibelius Violin Concerto, Op. 47
Brahms Symphony N0. 4, Op. 98

The String Orchestra of Brooklyn (SOB) is a unique community of musicians who come together in a supportive environment to enrich the life of our communities through music. Embracing an inclusive approach to music-making, the SOB seeks to democratize both 
the production and reception of concert music. Founded in 2007 by artistic director Eli Spindel, the String Orchestra of Brooklyn is “quickly solidifying its role as a major orchestral figure in the borough” (I Care if You Listen), providing an enriching creative outlet to hundreds of musicians, and accessible, adventurous programming to thousands of concertgoers and community members.