Robert Vernon

JEKYLL AND HYDE Comes to Queens Theatre Hornchurch This Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 10, 2022

Jekyll and Hyde, currently running to great critical acclaim at Derby Theatre, will arrive at Queen's Theatre Hornchurch 26 October – 12 November.

Cast Announced For JEKYLL AND HYDE at Derby Theatre and Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
by Stephi Wild - Aug 4, 2022

Derby Theatre and Queen's Theatre Hornchurch have announced the cast and creative team for their co-production of Jekyll and Hyde this autumn. Robert Louis Stevenson's iconic tale will be brought vividly to life through Neil Bartlett's brilliant and extraordinary adaptation, and through a stellar cast and creative team.

The San Francisco Early Music Society Presents The Costanoan Trio
by Julie Musbach - Aug 26, 2019

The San Francisco Early Music Society (SFEMS) presents the COSTANOAN TRIO, with violinist Cynthia Black, cellist Frédéric Rosselet and fortepianist Derek Tam. Exploring the piano trio repertoire of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, the Costanoan Trio features trios by the four great composer-pianists of the late 18th century a?" Haydn, Mozart, Clementi and Beethoven.

Dennis LaBarre to be Honored with Cleveland Orchestra's Distinguished Service Award
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 6, 2017

On Thursday, October 5, 2017, Dennis LaBarre, current Chairman of the Board of The Cleveland Orchestra, will receive The Cleveland Orchestra's twenty-second annual Distinguished Service Award. The Musical Arts Association, the governing non-profit organization of The Cleveland Orchestra, established the annual Distinguished Service Award in 1996 to recognize ongoing and extraordinary service to the Orchestra. Mr. LaBarre will receive the award at the start of the Orchestra's Thursday evening concert at Severance Hall on October 5, beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Cleveland Orchestra to Honor Violist Robert Vernon with 2016 Distinguished Service Award
by BWW News Desk - Oct 8, 2016

On Today, October 8, 2016, Robert Vernon, former principal violist of The Cleveland Orchestra and now holding the title Principal Viola Emeritus, will receive The Cleveland Orchestra's twenty-first annual Distinguished Service Award.

Cleveland Orchestra to Honor Violist Robert Vernon with 2016 Distinguished Service Award
by BWW News Desk - Sep 23, 2016

On Saturday, October 8, 2016, Robert Vernon, former principal violist of The Cleveland Orchestra and now holding the title Principal Viola Emeritus, will receive The Cleveland Orchestra's twenty-first annual Distinguished Service Award.

Cleveland Orchestra Names Wesley Collins as Principal Viola
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 27, 2016

The Cleveland Orchestra and Music Director Franz Welser-Möst announce that Wesley Collins will join the Orchestra as principal viola beginning with the start of the 2016-17 Severance Hall season, with the first weekend of performances September 29 to October 1, 2016.  He will sit in the Orchestra's Chaillé H. and Richard B. Tullis Principal Viola Endowed Chair. 

Principal Viola Robert Vernon to Retire from The Cleveland Orchestra After 40 Seasons
by Sally Henry Fuller - Mar 1, 2015

In conjunction with announcing the 2015-16 season, The Cleveland Orchestra has announced that, after 40 seasons, Principal Viola Robert Vernon will retire from the ensemble in the summer of 2016.

The Cleveland Orchestra Announces 98th Season
by Sally Henry Fuller - Mar 1, 2015

The Cleveland Orchestra and Franz Welser-Most have announced details of the Orchestra's 2015-16 season. The year marks the Orchestra's 98th season and the 14th season with Franz Welser-Most as Music Director.

Apollo's Fire Celebrates Bach's Birthday with FAMILY FROLIC Concert Series, Beginning Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jan 22, 2015

Apollo's Fire reprises its popular “Fireside” series – intimate 90-minute concerts followed by coffee, hot cider and conversation with the artists. In a tribute to Bach's 330th Birthday, this intimate concert tells the musical story of a day at the Bach Family Household and features AF veteran musicians alongside Young Artist Apprentices in a true multi-generational tribute to Bach.

Apollo's Fire to Celebrate Bach's Birthday with FAMILY FROLIC Concert Series, 1/22
by Matt Smith - Dec 24, 2014

Apollo's Fire reprises its popular “Fireside” series – intimate 90-minute concerts followed by coffee, hot cider and conversation with the artists. In a tribute to Bach's 330th Birthday, this intimate concert tells the musical story of a day at the Bach Family Household and features AF veteran musicians alongside Young Artist Apprentices in a true multi-generational tribute to Bach.

HBO Debuts Documentary JOSHUA BELL: A YOUNGARTS MASTERCLASS Tonight
by TV News Desk - Oct 14, 2014

The next edition of their three-time Emmy-nominated HBO Family Documentary Special will be Joshua Bell: A YoungArts MasterClass. Filmed in New York City and London, the program features internationally acclaimed, Grammy Award-winning violinist Joshua Bell as he mentors, travels, and performs alongside nine talented young string musicians.

HBO to Debut Documentary JOSHUA BELL: A YOUNGARTS MASTERCLASS, 10/14
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 18, 2014

The next edition of their three-time Emmy-nominated HBO Family Documentary Special will be Joshua Bell: A YoungArts MasterClass. Filmed in New York City and London, the program features internationally acclaimed, Grammy Award-winning violinist Joshua Bell as he mentors, travels, and performs alongside nine talented young string musicians.

Apollo's Fire Presents Two New Young Artist Concerts, Now thru 3/16
by BWW News Desk - Mar 14, 2014

Apollo's Fire presents the outstanding young professionals from AF's Young Artist Apprentice Program in two new programs! Young Artist Concerts Music Collision: Art Meets Folk, 1614 & Family Concerts Ballads & Other Musical Tall Tales. Performances are today, March 14-16, 2014 They are featuring Madeline Apple Healey, soprano, Augusta McKay Lodge, violin, Cynthia Black, violin & viola, and David Ellis, cello & viola da gamba.

Apollo's Fire Presents Two New Young Artist Concerts, 3/14-16
by BWW News Desk - Feb 18, 2014

Apollo's Fire presents the outstanding young professionals from AF's Young Artist Apprentice Program in two new programs! Young Artist Concerts Music Collision: Art Meets Folk, 1614 & Family Concerts Ballads & Other Musical Tall Tales. Performances are March 14-16, 2014 They are featuring Madeline Apple Healey, soprano, Augusta McKay Lodge, violin, Cynthia Black, violin & viola, and David Ellis, cello & viola da gamba.

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Announces Several New Orchestra Appointments
by Robert Diamond - Jun 29, 2013

Following national auditions, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra is pleased to announce the new appointments of Principal Timpanist James Wyman, Fourth Chair Viola Rebekah Newman, Second Trumpet Nathaniel Hepler and Second Horn Lisa Bergman; additionally, BSO Violist Karin Brown won an internal audition for the 3rd chair Assistant Principal Viola position. The appointees will begin in the upcoming 2013-2014 season.

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Announces New Members for 2013-14 Season
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 27, 2013

Following national auditions, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra is pleased to announce the new appointments of Principal Timpanist James Wyman, Fourth Chair Viola Rebekah Newman, Second Trumpet Nathaniel Hepler and Second Horn Lisa Bergman; additionally, BSO Violist Karin Brown won an internal audition for the 3rd chair Assistant Principal Viola position. The appointees will begin in the upcoming 2013-2014 season.

Atlanta Symphony Announces Five New Musicians
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 9, 2011

Music Director Robert Spano and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra have announced the appointment of five new full-time musicians. Four of the members began performing with the Orchestra in January 2011: Associate Principal Trumpet Karin Bliznik; Cello Jennifer Humphreys; Viola Yiyin Li; and Viola Jessica Oudin.