January 21, 2012, 7:30 p.m. - Sinfonia Concertante
with Violinist Carrie Krause and Violist Karina Fox
The elegance and refinement of the chamber orchestra provide a sparkling clarity for this most intimate program of beautiful music. Grieg’s miniature masterpiece, the Holberg Suite, will begin the program with its exciting bursts of romantic virtuosity coupled with its delicate folk themes. Next up, and for all you lovers out there, we’ll present Richard Wagner’s gorgeous Siegried Idyll—a love song presented to his wife Cossima on Christmas Day, 1870. The program concludes as we welcome nationally renowned violinist Carrie Krause and violist Karina Fox performing one of the most cherished works in all the symphonic repertoire; Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante.
December 3, 2011, 7:30 p.m. - Holiday on Broadway
with Tony Award winner Debbie Gravitte
Kick off the season with your favorite holiday songs and classic broadway show tunes. Bring your family to be with ours as we celebrate the holidays with Tony award-winning Broadway star Debbie Gravitte. “One of Broadway’s biggest personalities”, Ms. Gravitte will delight young and old alike with this fun mix of your favorite holiday standards, like “I’ll be home for Christmas,” “Santa Claus is Coming to Town,” “Let it Snow,” and “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” As an added treat, Debbie will present a “Broadway Gifts” section to the program, singing some of the most famous Broadway hits of all time.
October 1, 2011, 7:30 p.m. - Romantic Greats
with Spencer Myer, piano
The passion and drama of the Romantic period will be on display in the stunning opening of our 62nd concert season.
We’ll begin with Glinka’s exuberant and brilliantly orchestrated Overture to Russlan and Ludmilla. Next, we’ll welcome back pianist Spencer Myer, gold medalist from the 2008 New Orleans International Piano Competition, performing the virtuosic and universally adored second Piano Concerto by Camille Saint-Saens. Finally we’ll tackle Tchaikovsky’s crowning achievement; the deeply profound Symphony no. 6, better known as the Pathetique.
We’ll begin with Glinka’s exuberant and brilliantly orchestrated Overture to Russlan and Ludmilla. Next, we’ll welcome back pianist Spencer Myer, gold medalist from the 2008 New Orleans International Piano Competition, performing the virtuosic and universally adored second Piano Concerto by Camille Saint-Saens. Finally we’ll tackle Tchaikovsky’s crowning achievement; the deeply profound Symphony no. 6, better known as the Pathetique.
