New Masterworks Series - 2021/2022
A Holiday Celebration!
Join us for NCO’s inaugural event: A Holiday Celebration! You will experience holiday classics such as “Silent Night” and “’Twas the Moon of Wintertime” with a modern reimagining. Come be among the first people to hear a new work based on Christmas ornaments that is being composed by local composer, Bryan Stanley and premiered by the NCO. This new work is presented in collaboration with dancers from the American Midwest Ballet; a combination of music and dance that is sure to wow our eyes and ears! It wouldn’t be a holiday celebration without music from the movies! Be sure to bring the whole family along to catch a glimpse of one of Santa’s favorite reindeer and a Grinch who stole Christmas! The fun doesn’t stop there; our show features appearances from other local celebrities and an audience sing-a-long to send you home in the holiday spirit!
December, 11 2021
3:00 p.m. CT
In-person and online
Iowa Western Arts Center, 2700 College Road, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

Chamber Music Series - 2021/2022
Atlantic Piano Duo
Pianists and husband and wife team, Bryan Stanley and Kristin Taylor join forces as the Atlantic Piano Duo. The Atlantic Piano Duo is an exciting ensemble featuring Classical, Modern, and world premieres of piano duo repertoire for two pianos and four hands. Formed in 2015, the duo is named after Bryan's hometown of Atlantic, Iowa, as well as the stretch of ocean leading to Kristin's Icelandic roots.
Their concert will feature works piano works for one piano, four hands. This concert features twice the pianists, twice the fingers, and twice the fun! Their concert features works by John Corigliano, Daniel Perttu, Chip Davis, Jackson Berkey, Bryan Stanley, and more! We look forward to seeing you there!
December 10, 2021
7:30 p.m. CT
In-person and online
St. Paul's Conservatory of Music, 239 Frank Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

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