“Mozart’s Big Secret!”
October 17th and 18th
11:30am and 1:00pm
The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College
What if the famous and beloved composer Mozart was more than meets the eye? Or ear? Come find out Mozart's Big Secret, and enjoy cherished music of the past alongside accomplished soloists, inspiring young composers, and more!
Featuring…Eine Kleine Nachtmusik • Jupiter Symphony • Haydn London Symphony
Check out our video Discovery Guide for “Mozart’s Big Secret!”
Education Director Samantha introduces you to our featured composer Mozart, as you learn about musical concepts and see and hear from some of our special guests, including storytime with our friend Han!
Meet all of our special guest performers…
Philina Zhang
Featured Composer
Philina Zhang is a pianist and composer from New York City. She studied piano at Special Music School with Irina Morozova and composition at the Juilliard School Precollege with Ira Taxin. She currently attends Columbia University and regularly performs in a versatile duo with her violinist sister Nickita Zhang, exploring classical chamber, swing jazz, and everything in between.
Isaac Thomas
Featured Composer
Isaac Thomas is a young composer, conductor, pianist, and violinist, currently studying at the Juilliard Pre-College. His compositions have premiered at venues such as the Kennedy Center and Sarasota Opera House, and he’s excited to share his passion with the audience of the Little Orchestra Society!
You can learn more about Isaac at https://www.isaacthomasmusic.com
Joseph Cai
Pianist
Joseph Cai is a 10-year-old pianist studying at the Juilliard Pre-College. He enjoys composing his own music pieces. Joseph is a fan of Formula 1 and a lover of Go-Kart Racing.
Elsa Zhang
Pianist
Elsa Zhang, age 10, began piano at age 3. A Juilliard Pre‑College student studying with Veda Kaplinsky, she gave her first solo recital at 5, performed her first piano concerto at 6, and presented the complete Goldberg Variations in a full solo recital at 8. She has performed concertos in major concert halls and is thrilled to perform with The Little Orchestra Society.
Nickita Zhang
Violinist
Nickita Zhang is a violinist and composer studying at the Special Music School and Juilliard Pre-College. She enjoys playing chamber music, jazz and new works. As a part of the Mofi Duo, she has been performing in the US and Europe with her pianist sister Philina for more than ten years.
Gregory Feldmann
Baritone
Baritone Gregory Feldmann is a rising artist across opera, concert, and recital music. He has recently enjoyed collaborations with New York companies including the Glimmerglass Festival, Opera Saratoga, New York Festival of Song, Brooklyn Art Song Society, and Catapult Opera, and he joined the roster of the Metropolitan Opera last fall to cover in Bizet’s Carmen and Bates’ Kavalier and Clay. https://www.feldmannbaritone.com