Allegro Orchestra - Folk Prayer

The Allegro Youth Orchestra, under the direction of its founder and current director Viktoras Prizgintas, continues to expand upon its desire to connect with music of every genre. Their recent performances with rock bands Pan.a.ce.a and Safe As Houses (videos available on YouTube) extend the very definition of string orchestra beyond that of the traditional ensemble with strong ties to the Baroque literature. While not denying its classical origins (see performances of Stamitz Sinfonia, Vivaldi's Concrto for Two Celli on YouTube), the group does define itself more by the dynamic quality of music it performs, whether it be classical, jazz, patriotic or rock. Additional upcoming projects include traditional Irish, gospel and folk music. With the exception of Folk Prayer, the orchestral parts are specially written and prepared by Prizgintas. Additional information about the Allegro Youth Orchestra can be found at http://www.allegrofestivals.com/index.html or you can email Viktoras Prizgintas at orch@optonline.net.

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Music

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• Allegro
• Youth
• Orchestra
• Prizgintas
• John Werking
• Folk Prayer
• Monroe-Woodbury
• High
• School
• Orange
• County
• New
• York

[ollecello]

Great job! A terrific group of talented and dedicated kids - especially those cellos! We need to see and hear more of the Allegros!

[mimadee]

hey you guys sound awesome! i wish i was in a band!

i really like that girl behind the drummer's left shoulder. i'd like to see more of her in the future ;)

[cellomom13]

Awesome!! What a great opportunity for the kids to play with professional musicians. Keep up the hard work!! This song makes me want to get up and dance!! What fun!! Rock on!