Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra
The Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra presents Season 219 Concert 2 at Sanders Theatre. Led by Music Director Federico Cortese, the program spans contemporary, American, and classical repertoire, including works by Patrice Rushen, Aaron Copland, Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Leonard Bernstein, and Samuel Barber. Noemi Gilbert ’27, winner of this year’s James Yannatos Concerto Competition, will appear as soloist, and 2026 HRO Assistant Conductor Competition winner Moshi Tang ’27 will lead the orchestra in Barber’s *Second Essay*.
When: Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 8:00pm. The event listing gives this date, although the description also refers to “Saturday, November 11th” at 8:00pm.
Venue: Sanders Theatre, 45 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MA 02138.
Program: Patrice Rushen’s *Freedom Is Not Free*; Aaron Copland’s *Lincoln Portrait*; Erich Wolfgang Korngold’s *Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35*, featuring soloist Noemi Gilbert ’27; Leonard Bernstein’s *Candide Overture*; and Samuel Barber’s *Second Essay*, conducted by Moshi Tang ’27.
Conductor: Federico Cortese, Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra Music Director.
Soloist: Noemi Gilbert ’27, winner of the James Yannatos Concerto Competition.
Guest conductor: Moshi Tang ’27, winner of the 2026 HRO Assistant Conductor Competition.
Run time: Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes, including an intermission.
Tickets: General admission is $25. Harvard undergraduate and graduate students with a HUID may attend free of charge. VIP tickets are $50 and have limited availability.
Student tickets: One free ticket per person per HUID, available in person at the Smith Campus Center during business hours or at Sanders Theatre on the evening of the performance beginning at 6:30pm.
VIP tickets: VIP admission includes a reserved seating section. VIP reservations must be completed before midnight on November 14 and may be picked up at Will Call at Sanders Theatre on the night of the concert from 6:30pm. Patrons purchasing both VIP and general-admission tickets must place separate orders.
Radio broadcast: The concert will be broadcast live on WHRB 95.3 FM beginning at 8:00pm for listeners unable to attend in person.
Parking: Paid public parking is available nearby at the Harvard Square Parking Garage at 65 JFK Street, Charles Square Garage at 1 Bennett Street, Propark Church Street Lot at 41 Church Street, and University Place Garage at 124 Mt. Auburn Street.
Questions: General inquiries may be directed to [email protected].