Andre Raphel

Conductor, Principal Conductor of Hudson Valley Symphony Orchestra, Conductor Laureate of Wheeling Symphony Orchestra, Dad

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R.I.P. Peabo Bryson. A smooth soul singer. https://t.co/8gFK7XotlP

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On this #MemorialDay remembering those who gave all, through Lincoln’s words. “that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain.” At the link, Copland’s Lincoln Portrait, Alan Page, narr, Minnesota Orchestra, André Raphel, conductor https://t.co/Yy5gRee0j9

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With graduation season in full swing, here’s some Advice for young musicians. Check out the video at the link under “Shorts” on my YouTube Channel. #graduation #Classof2026 #music https://t.co/k0IUO8k5jW

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Go Sixers! A win over the Celtics in Game 7!! Next up, the Knicks!

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#VotingRightsAct Ruling; In dissent Justice Elena Kagan wrote: “I dissent because the Court’s decision will set back the foundational right Congress granted of racial equality in electoral opportunity. I dissent.”
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A visionary conductor, composer, pianist, educator & spokesperson for the Arts! First met MTT on tour when I was Assistant with New York Philharmonic. Grateful to him for inviting me to conduct the New World Symphony, which he co-founded. R.I.P. Michael Tilson Thomas. NPR obit

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Looking forward to Thursday’s 4/16 Family Concert w/the Hudson Valley Symphony Orchestra! #NY Kids will go on “A Trip to the Circus” using their imagination, with music by Smetana, Rossini, Fucik & more! Stravinsky’s Circus Polka is a personal fave! 🎟️ at https://t.co/nMi02e8mEG

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Alas, my YouTube channel has launched! I invite you to “Like” & “Subscribe” at the link. Thanks!

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On April 16th, “A Trip to the Circus” Family Concert w/the Hudson Valley Symphony Orchestra! #NY A fun musical trip feat works by Dvorak, Stravinsky, Saint-Saëns… Kids get to “compose” their own piece as part of Matthias Bamert’s Circus Parade. 🎟️ at https://t.co/nMi02e8mEG

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Debut in Italy with Orchestra and Chorus of Teatro Comunale di Bologna during 2026-27 season! 9/26/26 concert in Bologna. The Jazz On Symphony program, feat Italian premiere of Uri Caine’s Passion of Octavius Catto. Here’s an article from Broadway World.
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A great review from Metroland for the concert with Midori and the Albany Symphony. This was electricity. “Music has the ability to transport us away from our daily issues,” Raphel said before the concert, and on this night, it did exactly that. #music https://t.co/SxllBY3oFi

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Tonight, 3/7 “The Best of Broadway” feat Alli Mauzey w/the Hudson Valley Symphony Orchestra! #NY Looking forward to conducting great show tunes from WEST SIDE STORY, WICKED, THE SOUND OF MUSIC… #Broadway Paramount Theatre, Middletown, NY Tickets @ link https://t.co/yb3GtclCOO

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This wknd March 7 & 8, The Best of Broadway feat Alli Mauzey w/the HVSO! Alli sings faves from CHICAGO, WICKED… Looking fwd to conducting Schwartz’ That’s Entertainment- a #JohnWilliams arrangement! 3/7 Paramount Theatre, Middletown, NY, 3/8 Arlington High School, LaGrangeville

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A great conversation with Rob Brown from WMHT about “The Best of Broadway” upcoming concerts with the HVSO on March 7th and 8th. #NY Alli Mauzey will be the featured vocalist. #Broadway #music Check out the concert preview at the link https://t.co/GFb4awDjGD

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Celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth For the final week in Feb, a video perf of a work by Adolphus Hailstork. The work, Three Spirituals for Orchestra. At the link, Adolphus Hailstork, Three Spirituals for Orchestra, Minnesota Orchestra, André Raphel, conductor https://t.co/2Vjip9McXT

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Celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth This week, a video clip celebrating the work of the Afro-British composer, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. #music At the link, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, Petite Suite de Concert, Boston Symphony Orchestra, André Raphel, conductor https://t.co/0Q9ee3xS5V

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“The Best of Broadway” on March 7 & 8 w/the Hudson Valley Symphony Orchestra. Program features the fantastic vocalist, Alli Mauzey. Music from WICKED, GYPSY, FROZEN…3/7 Paramount Theatre, Middletown, NY, 3/8 Arlington HS, LaGrangeville, NY 3/7 tick @ link https://t.co/INFi3P12Py

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Celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth This week a video perf of ‘Lyric for Strings’ by George Walker. I first met George in rehearsals on his ‘Lyric’ in Atlanta. At the link, George Walker, Lyric for Strings, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, André Raphel, conductor https://t.co/KCmgwgBZJX

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Celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth Each week in Feb, I’ll post a video perf celebrating the work of a Black composer. Some pieces well known, others not. First up ‘Drums’ a 1930’s work by James P. Johnson. At the link, Minnesota Orchestra, André Raphel, cond https://t.co/JFNo0OhJxv

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R.I.P. Demond Wilson. Many know him from his work as an actor on the tv show, Sanford and Son. I met him once after his role on the tv show, when he became an ordained minister. A thoughtful and generous man, who helped open the door for many black actors. https://t.co/ttLubYeghm