AYS Music Director Carlos Izcaray and Executive Director Tara Aesquivel reflect on AYS's first virtual concert and share their ideas for orchestras or arts organizations planning their own virtual arts experience. Read the full blog on our website:
https://www.aysymphony.org/blog/tips-for-producing-a-virtual-concert/

1:08 – 6:03 How we started to develop the fall concert program and event

6:03 a.m. – 3:12 p.m. Logistics overview and explanation of programmatic decisions

4:20 p.m. – 10:49 p.m. Explanation of how we produced Stravinsky's Symphonies for Wind Instruments

10:50 p.m. – 26:00 Explanation of why we selected Starburst by Jessie Montgomery and Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge by Benjamin Britten

26:01 – 29:12 How we selected our videographer, Philip Holahan

29:13 – 34:50 Our filming process for the string ensemble, including working with a score player

34h51 – 41h00 Production of Bloom by Maestro Izcaray

41:01 – 48:08 Discussion on producing for an audience at home

48:09 – 50:52 Opportunities for orchestras to create content for the digital world

50:53 – 58:44 Final thoughts and advice

This conversation was filmed on January 22, 2021 and moderated by Mandy Matthews, AYS Community Engagement Manager.

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