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Musica Nova

Musica Nova is the antithesis of the traditional yawn-inducing 3-hour concerto. Phenomenal symphonies blend traditional selections, neglected master works and new compositions with interpretive elements such as in-concert talks, displays of relevant artifacts and even lighting effects. The result is a vastly more engaging concert experience. Musica Nova is a new-concept classical music organization with five linked ensembles, each designed to deliver the organization's vision of "classical music for the 21st century."

Musica Nova Orchestra (MNO) is a professional symphony orchestra that blends traditional symphony selections, neglected master works, and new symphonic selections not currently available at any venue in metropolitan Phoenix.

Fine Arts String Orchestra (FASO) is made up of both professional and volunteer musicians, FASO plays some of the most inspired work of the greatest composers.


Musicanova Youth Orchestra (MNYO) is an advanced youth orchestra for students from grades 5-8.


Musicanova Professional Training Orchestra (Formerly known as the Youth Orchestra Scottsdale) is an ensemble of high school and college age professional-musicians-in training who aim to explore the unique vision of Musica Nova as their talents unfold.


Musica Nova Baroque Orchestra was added to the Musica Nova family in the fall of 2004. This orchestra expands the educational mission of Musica Nova; the historically informed performances both fill an unmet need in the Phoenix music scene and serve as a critical way to develop the skills and knowledge of both players and audiences.

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  Musica Nova

  4602 East Red Range Way
  Cave Creek, 85331

  Phone: (480)585-4485

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• Locations

  Scottsdale

• Upcoming Events

  10/26/08	Romantic Masterpieces Pinnacle Presbyterian Church
  01/04/09	Forbidden Music: Extraordinary Survivals Tempe Center for the Arts
  03/15/09	The Search for Supreme Beauty Tempe Center for the Arts
  05/31/09	Latin Color Pinnacle Presbyterian Church

• Member Reviews

  • Event Name: All Premiere Concert: Musica Nova Orchestra
    "Patrick Jonathan Symphony No2"
    Review posted by: Nick John from Scotsdale, AZ, Feb 14, 2007
    

    What a well received piece of music! A standing ovation! We need to hear more of this guy!

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    What a well received piece of music! A standing ovation! We need to hear more of this guy!

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  • Event Name: All Premiere Concert: Musica Nova Orchestra
    "Premiere of Symphony: Hopefully its Last Hearing."
    Review posted by: Sonny the Cat from Phoenix, AZ, Jan 29, 2007
    

    The mission of Musica Nova is to play what we can't hear anywhere else. But sometimes nobody ought to subjected to it. Patrick Jonathan's Symphony No. 2 was a total waste of time and effort. "What a... Expand

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    The mission of Musica Nova is to play what we can't hear anywhere else. But sometimes nobody ought to subjected to it. Patrick Jonathan's Symphony No. 2 was a total waste of time and effort. "What a piece of crap!" were the first words that came out of my mouth. I'm sure many members of the orchestra would agree, even though they got paid to sit through it. Apparently chosen because his teacher was Arnell, a favorite composer of conductor Cohen, whose symphonies were recorded by Musica Nova but never publicly released (maybe because there's no market for them?). Jonathan is a "not ready for prime time" note jotter who has no clue how to convey a musical idea. Let's hope this premiere is also the burial. It proves that it's not how good you are, but who you know in the business. As for cellist Yehuda Hanani, tell him to stop tapping his toes (no such percussion parts appear in the score). Don't speed up every entrance. Over-the-top showboating. Only redemption: 2nd mvt Thomson Concerto. Collapse

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  • Event Name: Schubert Through the Looking Glass
    "The Gutsiest Horn Quartet in Town!"
    Review posted by: Sonny the cat from Phoenix, AZ, Nov 18, 2006
    

    MusicaNova's top notch professional horn section gave a rendering of the rarely performed Schumann Konzertstucke. Rare because it is so hard to find four players of equal talent and cohesiveness.... Expand

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    MusicaNova's top notch professional horn section gave a rendering of the rarely performed Schumann Konzertstucke. Rare because it is so hard to find four players of equal talent and cohesiveness. Padglick, French, Rittenhouse, Miles --- three young ladies and a mature gentleman --- distributed the four parts to fit their respective personalities perfectly. The 3rd and 4th horns, usually in a more supporting role, showed beautiful sonorities in their second movement duet. The 1st and 2nd horns repeatedly picked those notes from the strastrophere without hesitation. The warmth of the quartet's tone emanated from the middle of the orchestra in the tight quarters of the Kerr Cultural Center. What will they do for an encore? Berio's Rendering of Schubert's sketches for his incomplete Symphony No.10 was quite enjoyable, thanks to Maestro Cohen's talk. It left this Cat with a desire to explore more of Berio's music. Once again, MusicaNova opened my eyes to new adventures! Collapse

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  • Event Name: Swedish Masterpieces
    "Masterpieces unveiled!"
    Review posted by: Sonny the Cat from Phoenix, AZ, Oct 29, 2006
    

    Brave Maestro Cohen and Musica Nova for introducing me to two true classics of the symphonic literature that could not be heard elsewhere within commuting distance.The Stenhammar Piano Concerto was... Expand

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    Brave Maestro Cohen and Musica Nova for introducing me to two true classics of the symphonic literature that could not be heard elsewhere within commuting distance.The Stenhammar Piano Concerto was like a Brahms, partially completed by Tchaikovsky, and re-orchestrated by Rachmaninoff, with a patriotic coda by Sibelius. Nevertheless, a wonderful listening experience. I could tell that the Atterberg Symphony was going to be something special from the first few bars. True, he has his own voice. The flutes and horn sections shined. A more acoustically favorable hall would have been the ultimate treat. Let's hop a recording contract is in the works for this all Swedish program. Collapse

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• Past Events

  06/01/08	Arizona/Western States Composer Concert Pinnacle Presbyterian Church
  05/04/08	Fine Arts String Orchestra Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Phoenix
  04/19/08	Warren Cohen - Musica Nova Baroque Orchestra ASU Kerr Cultural Center
  01/06/08	Tchaikovskys of Two Centuries Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
  12/16/07	Bach's 'Christmas Oratorio' Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Phoenix
  05/19/07	Fairy Queen with FASO Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Phoenix
  05/11/07	Ottone in Villa Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Phoenix
  05/11/07	Ottone in Villa Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Phoenix
  05/06/07	Melodies for Today Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Phoenix
  04/29/07	Entartete Musik IV Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
  04/14/07	Transitional Music ASU Kerr Cultural Center
  03/25/07	Visionary Music Temple Chai
  03/04/07	English and Pretty Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Phoenix
  02/25/07	Collaborative Performance with Phoenix Boys Choir Camelback Bible Church
  02/23/07	Chamber Music Concert Steinway House
  02/15/07	The Orbit of Mozart ASU Kerr Cultural Center
  01/28/07	All Premiere Concert: Musica Nova Orchestra Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
  12/03/06	Love and Christmas Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Phoenix
  11/17/06	Schubert Through the Looking Glass ASU Kerr Cultural Center
  10/29/06	Swedish Masterpieces Temple Chai
  10/27/06	Piano/Violin and Piano/Saxophone Recital Steinway Piano Jazz Showcase
  10/15/06	Pull out the Stops! Pinnacle Presbyterian Church
  10/14/06	A Symphony of the Senses Calvin Charles Gallery
  09/29/06	Chamber Music Recital Steinway House
  09/17/06	Bizarre Baroque ASU Kerr Cultural Center
  05/20/06	Combined Concert with Baroque Orchestra and Fine Arts String Orchestra Congregation Beth Israel
  04/30/06	Baroque Orchestra: Program 4 Congregation Beth Israel
  04/22/06	Fine Arts String Orchestra: Program 4 Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Phoenix
  03/18/06	Pure Spring Water Congregation Beth Israel
  03/05/06	Fine Arts String Orchestra: Program 3 Temple Solel
  02/12/06	Baroque Orchestra: Program 3 Congregation Beth Israel
  01/22/06	Entartete Musik III Congregation Beth Israel
  12/17/05	Fine Arts String Orchestra: Program 2 Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Phoenix
  12/11/05	Baroque Orchestra: Program 2 Congregation Beth Israel
  10/15/05	Baroque Orchestra: Program 1 Congregation Beth Israel
  10/08/05	An Exile's Vision of War
  10/08/05	An Exile's Vision of War Concert and Recording Session Church of the Holy Spirit
  06/21/05	La Serva Padrona Avondale City Hall - Council Chambers
  06/05/05	Musica Nova: Stalking the Popular Muse Pinnacle Presbyterian Church
  05/15/05	Fine Arts String Orchestra: Breaking the Mold Camelback Seventh-Day Adventist Church
  05/14/05	Meet Arizona
  04/22/05	Program 4 Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Phoenix
  04/17/05	Heavenly Haydn Church of the Beatitudes
  03/06/05	Fine Arts String Orchestra - The Modern Program Temple Solel
  01/16/05	Musica Nova - Entartete Musik II Camelback Bible Church
  12/12/04	Fine Arts String Orchestra - Judas Maccabeus Congregation Beth Israel
  10/24/04	Musica Nova - Zounds What Sounds Pinnacle Presbyterian Church
  10/10/04	Fine Arts String Orchestra - Classical Connections Shadow Rock Congregational United Church of Christ