• Orchestral Voices

    Concerts on October 17 and 18, 2026

    Paul Dukas Fanfare from La Peri
    Giovanni Gabrieli Canzon Septimi Toni No. 2 and Canzona per Sonare No. 2
    Billy Joel And So It Goes (arr. Gareth Lewis) 
    W.A. Mozart selections from Gran Partita (Wind Serenade No. 10)
    Edvard Grieg Holberg Suite
    Samuel Barber Knoxville: Summer of 1915 (Sydney Kucine, soprano)
    Joel Toews Mirrors in Haida Gwaii (2022) (U.S.premiere)

    Conducted by Valentina Paolucci, Jacob Niemann and Mark Powell

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Valentina Paolucci’s Journey from Violinist to Conductor
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What does it take to move from playing an instrument to leading an entire ensemble? For rising conductor Valentina Paolucci, the answer lies in a desire for self-expression and deeper connection with the environment at the stage. In this conversation before her October 17 and 18, 2026 debut with the New Conductors Orchestra, Paolucci reflects on her transition from violin to conducting, her commitment to contemporary works, and her thoughts on advancing women in orchestral leadership.

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Where Water Meets Sky: Inside Joel Toews’ “Mirrors in Haida Gwaii”
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This week, the New Conductors Orchestra had the pleasure of speaking with contemporary Canadian composer Joel Toews to explore the creative spirit behind  Mirrors in Haida Gwaii‍, and to get to know the composer. Mirrors in Haida Gwaii will be the U.S. premiering of “ORCHESTRAL VOICES,” NCO’s Fall concert series on October 17 and 18, 2026.

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WHERE ARE THEY NOW: Conductor Luke Poeppel
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Luke Poeppel is an American-German conductor and pianist based in Rochester, NY, and received his Master’s Degree from the Eastman School of Music. He made his debut with the New Conductors Orchestra in the Orchestral Gems concert series on October 19 and 20, 2024, leading the ensemble in Paul Hindemith’s Symphony in Eb.

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View fullsize Meet Sydney Kucine (@sydneykucine), the soprano soloist performing Barber’s Knoxville: Summer of 1915 in our upcoming concert series on October 17 and 18, 2026. Sydney Kucine is a young American soprano celebrated for her expressive artistry a
View fullsize This week the New Conductors Orchestra had the pleasure of speaking with contemporary Canadian composer Joel Toews (@joel.toews) to explore the creative spirit behind "Mirrors in Haida Gwaii‍," and to get to know the composer. "M
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View fullsize Say hello to Valentina Paolucci (@valentina.p.music), who will be conducting Grieg’s "Holberg Suite" and Toews’ "Mirrors in Haida Gwaii" in our "Orchestral Voices" concerts this Octob
View fullsize #BTS from rehearsals for "Orchestral Voices," with Valentina Paolucci @valentina.p.music! Concerts on October 17 and 18, 2026. Learn more and get tickets via link in bio. #orchestra #conductorlife #classicalmusic #orchestralconcert
View fullsize Meet Jacob Niemann (@jacobniemann), who will be conducting selections from Mozart’s Gran Partita (Wind Serenade No. 10) and Barber’s Knoxville: Summer of 1915, this October 17 and 18. Three-time recipient of the Solti Foundation U.S. Car
View fullsize NCO will present works showcasing its talented instrumental sections in our next concert series, “Orchestral Voices,” this October 17 and 18, 2026. CONDUCTORS Jacob Niemann (@jacobniemann) Valentina Paolucci (@valentina.p.music) and Lead
View fullsize Our new series, “Where Are They Now?” tracks the career trajectories of conductors who have previously guest-led NCO. Through these profiles, we hope to showcase their recent achievements and highlight the lasting impact of our progr

The New Conductors Orchestra's concerts are made possible in part by public funds from The New York State Council on the Arts, with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and by private funds from generous individuals.