RETIRED MEN'S ASSOCIATION OF GREENWICH, Inc. (RMA)
Invites you to its meeting, May 28, 2025, at 11 am at
Christ Church, Parish Hall, 254 East Putnam Ave., Greenwich, CT.
The program will also be shown on Zoom at https://bit.ly/30IBj21
and on local cable channels 24 (Verizon) and 79 (Optimum)
Stuart Malina
“A Conversation with Maestro Malina”
Since Stuart Malina became the Music Director of the Greenwich Symphony in the Fall of 2022, he has brought his own style of conducting, rehearsing, programming, and community outreach to the 67-year-old organization. During his tenure, concert attendance has increased by over 50%, and the growth continues. Malina carefully selects the works presented at each concert, always aiming to offer an appealing mixture of beloved favorites, worthy but less-known classics, and important works of contemporary composers. He is known for his insightful comments about the concert programs in pre-concert videos on social media and in brief remarks from the podium ahead of each performance, building anticipation in the audience.
During this interview-style presentation, Stuart Malina will address questions about unique experiences in his career as a conductor; current trends in composition, programming, and performance; what he looks for in selecting soloists for collaborations; and what distinguishes “classical” music from popular music. In addition, Malina will speak about the upcoming GSO performances of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony and Leshnoff’s String Quartet No. 3 (arranged for string orchestra), on May 31 and June 1.
Stuart Malina majored in music at Harvard College, received a master’s degree in music from Yale University and a diplomate in conducting from the Curtis Institute of Music. He has conducted numerous orchestras in the United States and abroad, including in Russia, Hong Kong and China. He is currently the music director of the Harrisburg (PA) Symphony Orchestra and the music director of the Lake Placid (NY) Sinfonietta.
Our next presentation, on June 4, will be a performance by the RMA’s own chorus, the Melody Men.
The Greenwich Retired Men’s Association offers a free program every Wednesday that is open to the public, both men and women; no reservations are required. Our social break starts at 10:40 am followed promptly by our presentation at 11:00 am. For additional information see https://greenwichrma.org.
