New Century Chamber Orchestra

Specialties

Classical Music

History

Established in 1992.

Celebrating its 19^th season this year, the New Century Chamber Orchestra was founded in 1992 by musicians looking for fresh, exciting new ways to present classical music in the San Francisco Bay Area and to communicate more vividly with audiences. The concertmaster chooses the programs and guides the artistic vision, but the New Century Chamber Orchestra perform without a conductor.

In addition to performing classic pieces of chamber orchestra repertoire, New Century commissions important new works, breathes life into rarely heard jewels of the past, performs world premieres, and brings pieces from other genres such as jazz and rock into the chamber orchestra setting. New Century’s mission is to bring outstanding chamber orchestra performances to Bay Area communities. They perform in intimate venues with excellent acoustics, great sightlines and welcoming atmospheres around the Bay Area.

Meet the Manager

Nadja S S.

Manager

Uniquely gifted and creative violin virtuoso Nadja Salerno-​Sonnenberg continues to bring joy to audiences whether from the stage, the TV screen, or the internet. Innovative, sharp and witty, she is truly an artist whose impact on the world of classical music is as deep as her love for the art. Ms. Salerno-​Sonnenberg was named Music Director and Concertmaster of the New Century Chamber Orchestra in January 2008.

A powerful and innovative presence on the recording scene, Nadja Salerno-​Sonnenberg continues to enrich the collection of her record label NSS Music, which she started in 2005. An ever-​evolving and creative project, NSS Music will continue to bring forth unique performances from many musical genres.

Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg’s professional career began in 1981 when she won the Walter W. Naumburg International Violin Competition. In 1983 she was recognized with an Avery Fisher Career Grant, and in 1999, she was honored with the prestigious Avery Fisher Prize.