The Slee Sinfonietta is the professional chamber orchestra in residence at the University at Buffalo and the flagship ensemble of the Robert and Carol Morris Center for 21st Century Music. The Sinfonietta presents a series of concerts each year that feature performances of challenging new works by contemporary composers and lesser-known works from the chamber orchestra repertoire. Founded in 1997 by composer David Felder, and comprised of a core group including UB faculty performance artists, visiting artists, national and regional professionals and advanced performance students, the group is conducted by leading conductors and composers. This ensemble has produced world-class performances of important repertoire for fourteen years, and its activities include touring, professionally produced recordings, and unique concert experiences for listeners of all levels of experience.

Slee Sinfonietta 2011/2012 Season

September Tour, 2011
September 13: University at Buffalo, 7:30pm
September 14: Cleveland State University, 8:00pm
September 16: University at Pittsburgh, 8:00pm
James Baker, conductor
Andrew Rindfleisch, guest conductor

Program:

David Felder - Requiescat
Donald Erb - Sunlit Peaks and Dark Valleys
Mathew Rosenblum - Ancient Eyes
Andrew Rindfleisch - What Vibes!

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November 1, 2011, 7:30pm
Lippes Concert Hall in Slee Hall
Gil Rose, conductor
Featuring Julia Bentley

Program:

Iannis Xenakis - Rebonds B
Bernard Rands - "now again" – fragments from Sappho
Nikos Skalkottas - 5 Greek Dances
Igor Stravinsky - Apollon musagète

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April 3, 2012, 7:30 pm
Lippes Concert Hall in Slee Hall
Daniel Bassin, Conductor

Program:

Nathan Heidelberger - My Hands Are Empty
Jacob Gotlib - untitled
J.T. Rinker - frigate
David Hanner - Monologue
Sofia Gubaidulina - Quaternion

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June 5 , 2012, 7:30pm
Lippes Concert Hall in Slee Hall
Brad Lubman, James Baker, conductors

Program to include works by Andriessen, Stucky, Beaser, Felder, Lerdahl

For ticket information, visit the Lippes Concert Hall box office.