Jeremy McCoy is former Assistant Principal double bass of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra. After thirty-five seasons with the Met, Mr. McCoy continues to enjoy a busy career as both performer and educator. He has been presented in recital by CBC Radio, the International Society of Bassists and at Lincoln Center, and performed as concerto soloist at the National Arts Centre and with the Louisiana Philharmonic, Classical Tahoe, Atlantic Chamber Orchestra and Musica Viva of New York. As a chamber musician, he has collaborated with members of the Arditti, Borodin, Cleveland, Emerson, Guarneri, Juilliard, and Tokyo string quartets. His is joined by pianist Aurelia Mika Chang whose international career has included performances with members of the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, the Vienna Philharmonic, and Orchestre de la Suisse Romande. She is member of the Arioso Piano Trio based in Tokyo, and co-founder of the newly formed di Chirico Quartet. It’s a pleasure to welcome them to Downtown Music.
This concert is made possible, in part,with the generous support of Catherine Toolin.