David Finckel traveled to New Albany, Ohio, during the weekend of October 18th for a performance of Haydn's C Major cello concerto with the newly formed New Albany Symphony Orchestra. The New Albany Symphony is a community orchestra made up of professional musicians, community players, and students. The all volunteer staff is headed by extraordinary Executive Director, Heather Garner, with Musical Director, Luis Biava.

On the day before the concert, David lead a master class featuring several talented young musicians at Columbus' Graves Piano Hall. The master class was presented by the New Albany Symphony in collaboration with Chamber Music Connection.

The surrounding community of New Albany is a vibrant one with beautiful architecture.

The concerto performance took place in the newly built Shottenstein Theatre in the Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts, a world class concert hall.

David with the New Albany Symphony's Music Director, Luis Biava and his family. (Left to right) Ariane Sletner, wife of Luis Biava, Luis Biava (Sr.), David Finckel, Luis Biava, and Clara Biava.

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