JSO NEXT GENERATION
Yurika Iwase (left) and Tyler Beckford (right) performing with other young musicians
Stella Maris was the centre of attention yesterday (Sunday, April 29th) when over 30 young musicians from the youth division of the JSO displayed their musical talents. The groups included the Jamaica Youth Symphony Orchestra and the String Virtuosi - a special group of kids who are being especially groomed to perform internationally.
The recital started at 3:15 p.m. with upcoming violinist, Shannon Ramdial, who performed a solo ‘Down by the Riverside’ arranged by well-known local musician, Paulette Bellamy. A member of the String Virtuosi, Shannon displays unusual talent on the violin, and is on track to become a musical force in Jamaica and overseas . . . .read more
BREAKING NEWS!
Jamaica Symphony Orchestra performing at the World Travel Awards
Over 1500 music lovers and JSO supporters will assemble at the Swallowfield Chapel on November 27, 2011 to enjoy a unique blend of traditional classical pieces, seasoned with Jamaican original classical works – most of which will be performed publicly for the first time. Setting the tone for the evening will be the ground-breaking ‘Run-A-Boat Symphony’, which was written by talened and young Jamaican composer, Andrew Marshall, who is completing his doctorate in the United States. The historic work was specifically commissioned by the JSO to introduce a new symphonic sound to the world and to celebrate Jamaica's 50th years of Independence. The public will hear the piece for the first time when the JSO performs the opening movement that was recorded in Jamaica earlier this year. . . .