About

The Cambridge Philharmonic is a chamber orchestra based in Cambridge, MA.

The CPO brings together nontraditional artists in spaces and venues that change the way music is experienced. The CPO commissions music from local, living composers, and showcases local players as much as possible.

Sam Stapleton is music director, conductor, and a violinist for the CPO. Prior to leading this ensemble, Sam was integral in the creation of the Boston New Music Initiative. From 2009-2012 he also conducted and performed with the Boston String Players.

Music

CURRENT:

J.S. Bach BRANDENBURG NO. 3 IN G
Arvo Pärt SUMMA
Chadley VACILLATIONS I & II
Igor Stravinsky SOLDIER'S TALE (selections)

PAST:

Meet Cambridge Phil
Program:
John Adams SHAKING & TREMBLING
Claude Debussy NUAGES
Astor Piazzolla WINTER
Bela Bartok Selections from 44 DUETS
Dmitri Shostakovich TWO PIECES FOR STRING OCTET
Radiohead 15 STEP

The Cambridge Phil and VAVÁ
Program:
Beck SONG READER with VAVÁ guitar and vocals, and members of the CPO
Arnold Schoenberg TRANSFIGURED NIGHT

Degenerates & Copycats
Program:
Arnold Schoenberg TRANSFIGURED NIGHT
Chadley VACILLATIONS I
Dmitri Shostakovich CONCERTO FOR PIANO, TRUMPET & STRINGS

Apollo: Leader of the Muses
Program:
Igor Stravinsky, APOLLON MUSAGETE
Claude Debussy FÊTES, NOCTURNE NO. 2
Steve Reich TRIPLE QUARTET

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