October 28, 2011 - 13:44 AMT
Mannes Orchestra to perform Alan Hovhaness’ symphony

The Mannes Orchestra, which gave an impressive performance at Alice Tully Hall in September, now takes the main stage at Carnegie Hall, NY, for a free program offering a recent piece by Aaron Jay Kernis, a symphony by the Armenian-American composer Alan Hovhaness and Stravinsky’s “Rite of Spring.”

The orchestra will be conducted by David Hayes, The New York Times reports.