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Message Kyunghun Kim - ConductorGrieg: The Holberg Suite Sibelius: Concerto for Violin in D minor Matthew Hakkarainen - Violin Svendsen: Symphony no 2 in B flat major Northern HarmoniesADELPHI ORCHESTRA71ST ANNIVERSARY SEASONKYUNGHUN KIM - PRINCIPAL CONDUCTOR
Adelphi Orchestra Northern Harmonies Kyunghun Kim, Principal Conductor Program Edvard Grieg (1843–1907) From Holberg’s Time, Op. 40 I. Prelude II. Sarabande III. Gavotte Johan Svendsen (1840–1911) Symphony No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 15 I. Allegro II. Andante sostenuto III. Presto IV. Andante – Allegro con fuoco Intermission Jean Sibelius (1865–1957) Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 47 I. Allegro moderato II. Adagio di molto III. Allegro, ma non tanto Matthew Hakkarainen (Violin)
Adelphi Orchestra Kyunghun Kim - Principal Conductor Violin-1 Kathleen Butler-Hopkins Concertmaster Beulah Cox Sylvia Rubin Yoonhee Roberts Rhoda Tillak Hannah Finkelberg Michael Drob Violin-2 Laura Lindsay Sewell Sara D’Sa Amelia Muccia Karen Kamp Elizabeth Smith Zachary Wood Viola Francesa Silos Kevin Kostik Marie Ihnen Cathy Clark Cello Lanny Paykin Jeong Suk Lee Olivia Kim Shirley Be Lisa Tiedemann Bass Jay VandeKopple Roosevelt Porter Flute Kristin Bacchiocchi-Stewart Lisandra Hernandez Oboe Megan Wojtyla Tyler Selvig Clarinet Naum Goldenstein Steven Miller Bassoon Susanne Chen Elisabeth Romano Horn Rebecca Karul Alejandro Salaverry Chris Hensel Nancy Vizza Trumpet Alex Rensink Charles Barber Trombone Noreen Baer Tom Kamp Nicholas Martin Timpani Yuval Shkedi
Bergen Youth Orchestrabergenyouthorchestra.orgbergenyouthorchestra@yahoo.com201-390-6465Kyunghun Kim - Principal Conductor Kyunghun Kim joined the Adelphi Orchestra in 2022 and currently serves as the Principal Conductor. He is also the Music Director of the Bergen Youth Orchestra and the RSO. Mr. Kim frequently appears as a guest conductor with major South Korean orchestras, including the Bucheon Philharmonic Orchestra, the SungNam Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Korean Chamber Orchestra. He recently made his debut with the WE Philharmonic Orchestra at the renowned Lotte Concert Hall in South Korea, conducting two sold-out concerts. Mr. Kim also serves on the music faculty at Lehman College in New York, where he teaches string instruments and conducts the Lehman College Chamber Orchestra. Mr. Kim has previously held positions as Principal Associate Conductor of Ensemble 212, Resident Conductor of the Chelsea Symphony Orchestra, and Assistant Conductor for both the Greenwich Village Orchestra and the New York Symphonic Arts Ensemble. He has also conducted the Vidin Philharmonic Orchestra and the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra. Before graduating from the Juilliard School in 2011 with a Master’s in Orchestral Conducting under James DePriest, Mr. Kim was an Assistant Conductor of AXIOM, a contemporary music ensemble at Juilliard, and conducted the school’s Music Advancement Program (MAP) Orchestra from 2009 to 2011. Prior to this, he earned an Artist Diploma in Conducting in 2007 from the Curtis Institute of Music, studying under Otto-Werner Mueller, where he served as Assistant Conductor for various opera projects.Mr. Kim has participated in numerous prestigious music festivals and master classes, including a Kurt Masur conducting seminar, the Wiener Meisterkurse, the Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music, and the Pierre Monteux School, studying with notable conductors such as Michael Tilson Thomas, Alan Gilbert, and Marin Alsop. In June 2013, he was selected as a semifinalist in the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s Sir Georg Solti International Conducting Competition & Apprenticeship.Born in Seoul, South Korea, Mr. Kim began his piano and violin studies at the age of five. He continued his education at the Boston Conservatory, where he earned a Bachelor of Music in viola performance. Mr. Kim currently resides in New Jersey with his wife and two children.
We Gratefully Acknowledge the Contributors to our 71st Anniversary SeasonScan QR code to donate: Zelle: @adelphiorchestra.orgText to Donate: "Adelphi71" to 44-321Paypal Giving Fund Check: The Adelphi OrchestraPO Box 262 | River Edge, NJ 07661Make a DonationFoundations The Puffin Foundation MPTF Donors Hagop Aram Susan Cutter Dorothy Darlington David Feltner Linsy Ferris Ed Friedland Marie Ihnen Robin Kantrowitz Phyllis Meher Alan Hollander Daniel Muccia Michael Peng Gladys Rosenstein Leni and Bill Rosenzweig Robert Rubin David & Sylvia Rubin Leta Sabin Moshe Schuldinger Jeanne Short Francesca A Silos Mrs. Louis Springsteen Mary Tantillo Margaret Watkins Barbara Wortmann Jay VandeKopple Otokar Von Bradsky William Yacker In Memory of Perry Rosenstein Connie Schnall Ed Levy O-Hyun Bu
Matthew Hakkarainen Matthew Hakkarainen is the first American violinist to win first prize at the Premio Rodolfo Lipizer International Violin Competition, where he also received three special prizes. He attended the Curtis Institute of Music (BM ‘22) and the Juilliard School (MM ‘24), where he studied with Pamela Frank, Sylvia Rosenberg, and Ronald Copes. Matthew is currently a 2024-25 Rebanks Family Fellow at the Glenn Gould School in Toronto.He will be the Associate Concertmaster of the Toronto Symphony beginning in the 2025-26 season. Matthew was awarded second prize at the Mieczysław Wajnberg International Violin Competition, third prize at the Stuttgart International Violin Competition, and third prize ex æquo at the Ysaÿe International Music Competition. He also won the second prize, audience prize, and contemporary piece prize at the Mirecourt International Violin Competition, and won grand prize in the Adelphi Orchestra Young Artist Competition. Matthew performed as a soloist with Michael Tilson Thomas and the New World Symphony as the winner of their Concerto Competition, and he also won the Aspen Music Festival’s Violin Competition, performing the Sibelius Violin Concerto with the Aspen Conducting Academy Orchestra. He received first prize ex æquo in the Prix Ravel at the Fontainebleau Schools of Music and Fine Arts with his performance of Ravel’s Tzigane, and he was a recipient of the Oleg Kagan Memorial Fund Scholarship at the Kuhmo Chamber Music Courses in Finland, where he worked with Finnish violinist Elina Vähälä. Matthew has performed as a soloist with orchestras including the Stuttgarter Philharmoniker, Orchestra Sinfonica Bulgaria Classic di Plovdiv, Orchestre de l’Opéra national de Lorraine, Karol Szymanowski Academic Symphony Orchestra, Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra, Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, Acadiana Symphony Orchestra, New River Orchestra, Alhambra Orchestra, and others. He has served as Concertmaster of the Juilliard Orchestra and the Curtis Symphony Orchestra, the latter for which he recorded the violin solos from Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade, and he has played as a substitute violinist with the New York Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra, and Orpheus Chamber Orchestra. Also an active chamber musician, Matthew has performed as a returning guest artist at Caspian Music and Viridian Strings, and was honored to be part of the inaugural Rising Artists Program organized by the Chamber Music Society of Palm Beach. Matthew is very grateful to perform on a 1790 Giuseppe Guadagnini violin and an Étienne Pajeot bow graciously provided by the company CANIMEX INC., from Drummondville (Québec), Canada. A native of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, he is also thankful to have recently received his dual citizenship with Finland.
Matthew Hakkarainen Matthew Hakkarainen is the first American violinist to win first prize at the Premio Rodolfo Lipizer International Violin Competition, where he also received three special prizes. He attended the Curtis Institute of Music (BM ‘22) and the Juilliard School (MM ‘24), where he studied with Pamela Frank, Sylvia Rosenberg, and Ronald Copes. Matthew is currently a 2024-25 Rebanks Family Fellow at the Glenn Gould School in Toronto.He will be the Associate Concertmaster of the Toronto Symphony beginning in the 2025-26 season. Matthew was awarded second prize at the Mieczysław Wajnberg International Violin Competition, third prize at the Stuttgart International Violin Competition, and third prize ex æquo at the Ysaÿe International Music Competition. He also won the second prize, audience prize, and contemporary piece prize at the Mirecourt International Violin Competition, and won grand prize in the Adelphi Orchestra Young Artist Competition. Matthew performed as a soloist with Michael Tilson Thomas and the New World Symphony as the winner of their Concerto Competition, and he also won the Aspen Music Festival’s Violin Competition, performing the Sibelius Violin Concerto with the Aspen Conducting Academy Orchestra. He received first prize ex æquo in the Prix Ravel at the Fontainebleau Schools of Music and Fine Arts with his performance of Ravel’s Tzigane, and he was a recipient of the Oleg Kagan Memorial Fund Scholarship at the Kuhmo Chamber Music Courses in Finland, where he worked with Finnish violinist Elina Vähälä. Matthew has performed as a soloist with orchestras including the Stuttgarter Philharmoniker, Orchestra Sinfonica Bulgaria Classic di Plovdiv, Orchestre de l’Opéra national de Lorraine, Karol Szymanowski Academic Symphony Orchestra, Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra, Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, Acadiana Symphony Orchestra, New River Orchestra, Alhambra Orchestra, and others. He has served as Concertmaster of the Juilliard Orchestra and the Curtis Symphony Orchestra, the latter for which he recorded the violin solos from Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade, and he has played as a substitute violinist with the New York Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra, and Orpheus Chamber Orchestra. Also an active chamber musician, Matthew has performed as a returning guest artist at Caspian Music and Viridian Strings, and was honored to be part of the inaugural Rising Artists Program organized by the Chamber Music Society of Palm Beach. Matthew is very grateful to perform on a 1790 Giuseppe Guadagnini violin and an Étienne Pajeot bow graciously provided by the company CANIMEX INC., from Drummondville (Québec), Canada. A native of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, he is also thankful to have recently received his dual citizenship with Finland. Program Notes - Northern Harmonies Edvard Grieg (1843-1907): From Holberg's Time, Op. 40 Grieg's From Holberg s Time is a suite for string orchestra composed in 1884 to celebrate the bicentennial of the birth of Norwegian playwright Ludvig Holberg. Grieg was inspired by the dance forms of the Baroque era and crafted this five-movement suite in the style of Holberg's time, yet imbued with Grieg's signature Norwegian folk influences. The suite offers a delightful blend of elegance, charm, and nostalgia, providing a window into both Baroque and Scandinavian musical traditions. Jean Sibelius (1865--1957): Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 47 Sibelius' Violin Concerto is one of the most cherished works in the violin repertoire. Written in 1903, it is filled with the dramatic intensity and haunting beauty that characterize much of Sibelius' music. The concerto opens with a serene, ethereal melody before building to moments of breathtaking virtuosity, showcasing the violin in all its lyrical and technical capabilities. The final movement, often likened to a "polonaise for polar bears," bursts with rhythmic energy and Passion. Johan Svendsen (1840-1911): Symphony No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 15 Svendsen, a leading figure in Norwegian music during the late 19th century, composed his Symphony No. 2 in 1876. Known for its sweeping melodies and orchestral color, the symphony reflects Svendsen's mastery in blending lyrical themes with grandeur and joy. The second symphony contrasts light-heartedness with moments of deep emotion, painting a vivid picture of the Nordic landscape. Although Svendsen's career was overshadowed by that of his contemporary Grieg, this work stands as a testament to his talent and contributes to the rich tapestry of Scandinavian symphonic music. The Adelph Orchestra is celebrating its 71st anniversary as a prominent professional orchestra that specializes in symphonic, chamber, operatic, and dance performances. For the past two decades, the Adelphi Orchestra has consistently supported emerging talent through its Young Artist Competition and Young Artist Concerts throughout New Jersey and the New York metropolitan area. It has been nominated by its peers for the Jersey Arts People's Choice Award in the Favorite Orchestra/Symphony Division for six consecutive years. As a member of both the American League of Orchestras and Opera America, the Adelphi Orchestra is northern New Jersey's longest continuously performing ensemble, contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of the region for an impressive 71 years.
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Programs Subject to Change AdelphiOrchestra.orgThe Nutcracker Ballet with BalletArts Sat Dec 13, 2025 | Sun Dec 14, 2025 Coppélia Ballet with Ballet Arts Sat April 25, 2026 | Sun April 26, 2026 River Dell High SchoollBrahms: Serenade No. 1 Mozart: Sinfonia Concertante – K. Butler-Hopkins (violin), F. Silos (viola) Saint-Saëns: Cello Concerto No. 1 – Lanny Paykin (cello) Grace & Grandeur Sat Feb 28, 2026 - 2 PM - Broadway Presbyterian ChurchSun Mar 1, 2026 - 2 PM - Fair Lawn Community Center Adelphi Chamber Ensemble Sun Nov 23, 2025 - 4 PM | Community Of St John BaptistSun March 15, 2025 - 2 PM | Mahwah Public LibraryRomantic Revival Sat May 10, 2026 - 2 PM - Broadway Presbyterian ChurchSun May 16, 2026 - 2 PM - Fair Lawn Community Center Elgar: Serenade for Strings | Beethoven: Symphony No. 2Glazunov: Violin Concerto – Miranda Isbitts (violin)2025 Grand Prize Winner AO CompetitionEchoes of the Isles Sat Oct 11, 2025 - 2 PM - Fair Lawn Community CenterSun Oct 12, 2025 - 3 PM - Broadway Presbyterian ChurchJason Tramm - ConductorMendelssohn: Hebrides OvertureElgar: Sea Pictures – Laura Zahn (mezzo-soprano) Bruch: Scottish Fantasy – Blues Zhang (violin)Adelphi Orchestra2025-2026 Concert Season Kyunghun Kim - Principal Conductor