Posts Tagged ‘Mieke Driscoll’

York Symphony Orchestra: Mozart’s A Little Night Music

access_time Posted on: January 20th, 2024

CGA Law Firm is proud to support the York Symphony Orchestra and sponsor concerts in their Classical Series. The York Symphony Orchestra takes you on a melodic voyage with Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s beloved A Little Night Music (Eine kleine Nachtmusik). Antonin Dvořák’s Serenade for Strings merges rhythmic Czech folk music with joyous melodies and countermelodies. To commemorate the indigenous nation, Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate’s Chokfi personifies the rabbit trickster of Southeast American Indian folklore. Named after the African harp that’s showcased, William Grant Still’s Ennanga is imbued in his African heritage with charged notes and spirited harmonies. Bao Yuankai based Going… read more »

York Symphony Orchestra Season Finale: Puccini & Pictures

access_time Posted on: May 20th, 2023

The Season Finale features Giacomo Puccini’s Messa di Gloria with soloists, Spencer Hamlin and Marcus Deloach, as well the York Symphony Chorus. Beloved opera composer Puccini composed his Messa di Gloria by incorporating Italian operatic influences and theatrical melodies. Mussorgsky’s seminal Pictures at an Exhibition closes out the season with an epic reflection of Viktor Hartmann’s drawings. The opening Promenade theme repeats as though you are walking the exhibition among the artworks. CGA Law Firm is a Sponsor of the York Symphony Orchestra and their concert series. Attorney Richard Konkel is a Cellist for the York Symphony Orchestra and Attorney… read more »

York Symphony Orchestra: Rachmaninoff Celebrates 150

access_time Posted on: April 22nd, 2023

The York Symphony honors the great composer Sergei Rachmaninoff’s 150th birthday. Standing the test of time as one of the most beautiful piano concertos, Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini will feature the passionate performance of Cuban-Spanish pianist Leonel Morales. Then hear Rachmaninoff demonstrate his consummate expression of melancholy and affection in his Symphony No. 2. Sergei Rachmaninoff – Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini Rachmaninoff – Symphony No. 2 CGA Law Firm is a Sponsor of the York Symphony Orchestra and their concert series. Attorney Richard Konkel is a Cellist for the York Symphony Orchestra and Attorney Mieke Driscoll… read more »

York Symphony Orchestra: A Tribute to Aretha Franklin

access_time Posted on: March 18th, 2023

Legendary Aretha Franklin rocked stages for decades with her powerful voice and expansive genre range. Denita Asberry stars as the Queen of Soul by showcasing her iconic voice and style. You be won’t able to stop singing R-E-S-P-E-C-T and A Natural Woman! CGA Law Firm is a Sponsor of the York Symphony Orchestra and their concert series. Attorney Richard Konkel is a Cellist for the York Symphony Orchestra and Attorney Mieke Driscoll is on the Board of Directors for the York Symphony Orchestra.

York Symphony Orchestra: Mozart and the Mágico of Mexico

access_time Posted on: February 18th, 2023

This concert will open with Mozart’s delightful Divertimento followed by his restless and famous Symphony No. 40 in G minor. Then step into the brilliant world of Mágico as Westwater Arts weaves stunning photographs of Mexico with the colorful sounds of Revueltas and Moncayo throughout this multimedia performance. Prepare for an immersive multisensory experience with animated images of ancient ruins, festivals, and snowcapped volcanoes. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Divertimento Mozart – Symphony No. 40 Silvestre Revueltas – Janitzio Revueltas – La Noche de los Mayas (The Night of the Mayas) José Pablo Moncayo – Tierra de temporal (Land of Tempests)… read more »

New Appointments and Honors – January 2023

access_time Posted on: January 19th, 2023

Frank H. Countess was elected Chair of the Board of Directors for the York Country Day School. Frank was named one of the 300 Life Members of the York County Agricultural Society, which runs the York State Fair, the oldest state fair in the United States founded in 1765. Frank was also recently appointed to his third successive 4-year term on the York City Redevelopment Authority Board by Mayor Michael J. Helfrich and the York City Council, and was also elected to his second 4-year term on the York County Land Bank Authority Board of Directors by the York County… read more »

York Symphony Orchestra: Bach & Telemann; Frenemies

access_time Posted on: January 14th, 2023

Explore the complicated relationship between two friendly rivals—Bach and Telemann. Telemann’s technically challenging Suite in A Minor borrows Bach’s use of French dances from his Orchestral Suite No. 1. Fashioned after a Polish folk song, Bach’s famous and demanding Orchestral Suite No. 2 will showcase our new principal flutist. Georg Philipp Telemann – Double Concerto for Recorder and Flute Johann Sebastian Bach – Orchestral Suite No. 1 Telemann – Suite in A Minor Bach – Orchestral Suite No. 2 CGA Law Firm is a Sponsor of the York Symphony Orchestra and their concert series. Attorney Richard Konkel is a Cellist… read more »

York Symphony Orchestra: Holiday Pops Spectacular

access_time Posted on: November 26th, 2022

Let the York Symphony Orchestra and Chorus commence your holiday season down Candy Cane Lane! Bring your family and friends for yuletide cheer. You won’t want to miss the annual Holiday Pops Spectacular, including the Holly Jolly Sing-Along! CGA Law Firm is a Sponsor of the York Symphony Orchestra and their concert series. Attorney Richard Konkel is a Cellist for the York Symphony Orchestra and Attorney Mieke Driscoll is on the Board of Directors for the York Symphony Orchestra.

York Symphony Orchestra: Holiday Pops Spectacular

access_time Posted on: November 26th, 2022

Let the York Symphony Orchestra and Chorus commence your holiday season down Candy Cane Lane! Bring your family and friends for yuletide cheer. You won’t want to miss the annual Holiday Pops Spectacular, including the Holly Jolly Sing-Along! CGA Law Firm is a Sponsor of the York Symphony Orchestra and their concert series. Attorney Richard Konkel is a Cellist for the York Symphony Orchestra and Attorney Mieke Driscoll is on the Board of Directors for the York Symphony Orchestra.

Tax Credit Increase for Volunteer Emergency Service Providers

access_time Posted on: November 23rd, 2022

The Volunteer Service Credit Act (the “Act”), which is found in 35 Pa. C.S.A. Health and Safety, was amended in 2020 by Act 91 to allow active volunteer firefighters to take an even greater tax credit. As many municipalities are experiencing first hand, volunteer fire and emergency service companies are declining in numbers of volunteers across the Commonwealth. The Act (Act 172 of 2016) was adopted to assist with recruiting and maintaining active volunteers by offering financial incentives. This credit allows for volunteer firefighters to obtain a credit against municipal real estate tax obligations for amounts they have paid that… read more »