Classics at NORFOLK Chrysler Hall |
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Opening Night withTchaikovsky |
JoAnn Falletta, conductor
Chee-Yun, violin
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Saturday, September 11, 2010
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The new season begins as JoAnn Falletta leads the Virginia Symphony in Tchaikovsky’s passionate Fifth Symphony – a work Tchaikovsky himself claimed would “never please the public.” Yet its beautiful melodies have captivated for more than a century! And young violinist Chee Yun plays another Russian masterwork- Glazunov's Violin Concerto.
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ROBERT SIROTA A Rush of Wings
GLAZUNOV Concerto for Violin
TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 5
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Romeo and Juliet |
JoAnn Falletta, conductor
Enrica Ciccarelli, piano
Virginia Symphony Chorus |
Saturday, September 25, 2010 |
A love forbidden. And a love immortal. Shakespeare’s timeless tragedyinspired Hector Berlioz’ rapturous, romantic “Romeo and Juliet.” JoAnn Fallettaleads the impassioned orchestral excerpts from the heart of Berlioz’ dramaticsymphony in a concert also featuring one of Mozart’s great final piano concertos.
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SCHMITT Suite No. 1 from Antony and Cleopatra
MOZART Piano Concerto No. 24
BERLIOZ Selections from Romeo and Juliet |
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Haunted Classics |
JoAnn Falletta, conductor
Colin Currie, percussion
Kevin Maynor, bass
Virginia Symphony Chorus
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Saturday, October 30, 2010 |
JoAnn Falletta leads haunting masterworks on Halloween weekend, including Rachmaninoff’s ghostly “Isle of the Dead,” and Boito’s frenzied, massive “Mefistofele” prologue! Plus internationally acclaimed percussionist Colin Currie performs Michael Daugherty’s highly-theatrical “UFO.” |
MICHAEL DAUGHERTY UFO
RACHMANINOFF Isle of the Dead
BOITO Prologue in Heaven from Mefistofele
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Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony |
JoAnn Falletta, conductor
Julian Schwarz, cello
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Saturday, November 6, 2010 |
This is Beethoven at peace, amid his beloved nature, which echoes and animates every measure of his Symphony No. 6, the “Pastoral” Symphony. Also, teenage cello phenomenon Julian Schwarz will perform Haydn’s joyous Cello Concerto in C. |
LOWELL LIEBERMANN Symphony No. 3
HAYDN Cello Concerto in C
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 6, Pastoral
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Carmina Burana |
JoAnn Falletta, conductor
Amy Cofield Williamson, soprano
Scott Williamson, tenor
Kevin Phares, baritone
Virginia Symphony Chorus
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Saturday, January 22, 2011
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It is both sacred and profane. It is of romantic love, and carnal desire. The Virginia Symphony and Chorus, led by JoAnn Falletta, perform Carl Orff’s ecstatic “Carmina Burana.” You’ll know it when you hear it. If you have never experienced it – live in concert – prepare for an awesome experience.
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BARBER Symphony No. 1
ORFF Carmina Burana
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Prokofiev and Brahms |
JoAnn Falletta, conductor
Olga Kern, piano
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Saturday, March 12, 2011 |
Celebrate the romantic genius of Johannes Brahms. JoAnn Falletta leads the great and noble Fourth Symphony and Van Cliburn Competition Gold Medal winner Olga Kern plays Prokofiev’s blistering Third Piano Concerto.
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RAUTAVAARA Isle of Bliss
PROKOFIEV Concerto for Piano No. 3
BRAHMS Symphony No. 4
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Piano Fireworks |
Jesús Amigo, conductor
Susan Starr, piano |
Saturday, March 26, 2011 |
“A star of the first magnitude!” raves The New York Times of Susan Starr. “Superb artistry,” declares the Moscow Press. Susan Starr joins the Virginia Symphony for Mendelssohn’s First Piano Concerto. Plus Schumann’s lively Symphony No. 3, the Rhenish.
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MOZART Symphony No. 36, Linz
MENDELSSOHN Concerto for Piano No. 1
SCHUMANN Symphony No. 3, Rhenish
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Scheherazade! |
JoAnn Falletta, conductor
Joe Burgstaller, trumpet
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Saturday, April 9, 2011 |
Sensuous, exotic, even erotic, “Scheherazade” brings the Virginia Symphony’s season to a breathtaking close! Experience this spectacular showpiece conducted by JoAnn Falletta. Plus, blazing masterworks performed by trumpet virtuoso, Virginia Beach native, and former member of the Canadian Brass, Joe Burgstaller. |
BACH Concerto in D
Major after Vivaldi
ARUTUNIAN Trumpet Concerto
RIMSKY-KORSAKOV Scheherazade
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Classics at VIRGINIA BEACH Sandler Center |
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Opening Night withTchaikovsky |
JoAnn Falletta, conductor
Chee-Yun, violin
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Sunday, September 12, 2010 |
The new season begins as JoAnn Falletta leads the Virginia Symphony in Tchaikovsky’s passionate Fifth Symphony – a work Tchaikovsky himself claimed would “never please the public.” Yet its beautiful melodies have captivated for more than a century! And young violinist Chee Yun plays another Russian masterwork- Glazunov's Violin Concerto.
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ROBERT SIROTA A Rush of Wings
GLAZUNOV Concerto for Violin
TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 5
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Romeo and Juliet |
JoAnn Falletta, conductor
Enrica Ciccarelli, piano
Virginia Symphony Chorus
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Sunday, September 26, 2010 |
A love forbidden. And a love immortal. Shakespeare’s timeless tragedyinspired Hector Berlioz’ rapturous, romantic “Romeo and Juliet.” JoAnn Fallettaleads the impassioned orchestral excerpts from the heart of Berlioz’ dramaticsymphony in a concert also featuring one of Mozart’s great final piano concertos.
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SCHMITT Suite No. 1 from Antony and Cleopatra
MOZART Piano Concerto No. 24
BERLIOZ Selections from Romeo and Juliet
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JoAnn Falletta, conductor
Colin Currie, percussion
Kevin Maynor, bass
Virginia Symphony Chorus |
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JoAnn Falletta leads haunting masterworks on Halloween weekend, including Rachmaninoff’s ghostly “Isle of the Dead,” and Boito’s frenzied, massive “Mefistofele” prologue! Plus internationally acclaimed percussionist Colin Currie performs Michael Daugherty’s highly-theatrical “UFO.” |
Sunday, October 31, 2010 |
MICHAEL DAUGHERTY UFO
RACHMANINOFF Isle of the Dead
BOITO Prologue in Heaven from Mefistofele
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Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony |
JoAnn Falletta, conductor
Julian Schwarz, cello
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This is Beethoven at peace, amid his beloved nature, which echoes and animates every measure of his Symphony No. 6, the “Pastoral” Symphony. Also, teenage cello phenomenon Julian Schwarz will perform Haydn’s joyous Cello Concerto in C.
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Sunday, November 7, 2010 |
LOWELL LIEBERMANN Symphony No. 3
HAYDN Cello Concerto in C
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 6, Pastoral
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Holiday Pops |
Robert Shoup, conductor
Virginia Symphony Chorus
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Nothing says the holidays like the classical and popular song sounds of the season. Experience a new tradition with the VSO’s Holiday Pops, filled with beloved carols and songs that are sure to warm your holiday heart. Featuring the 79 musicians of the VSO with the Virginia Symphony Chorus and special guests, we’ll bring you holiday delights for your entire family. A joyous way to celebrate the season! |
Saturday, December 18, 2010 8:00 pm
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SPECIAL EVENING PERFORMANCE!
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Carmina Burana |
JoAnn Falletta, conductor
Amy Cofield Williamson, soprano
Scott Williamson, tenor
Keith Phares, baritone
Virginia Symphony Chorus
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It is both sacred and profane. It is of romantic love, and carnal desire. The Virginia Symphony and Chorus, led by JoAnn Falletta, perform Carl Orff’s ecstatic “Carmina Burana.” You’ll know it when you hear it. If you have never experienced it – live in concert – prepare for an awesome experience.
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BARBER Symphony No. 1
ORFF Carmina Burana
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Prokofiev and Brahms |
JoAnn Falletta, conductor
Olga Kern, piano
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Celebrate the romantic genius of Johannes Brahms. JoAnn Falletta leads the great and noble Fourth Symphony and Van Cliburn Competition Gold Medal winner Olga Kern plays Prokofiev’s blistering Third Piano Concerto. |
Sunday, March 13, 2011 |
RAUTAVAARA Isle of Bliss
PROKOFIEV Concerto for Piano No. 3
BRAHMS Symphony No. 4
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Scheherazade! |
JoAnn Falletta, conductor
Joe Burgstaller, trumpet
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Sensuous, exotic, even erotic, “Scheherazade” brings the Virginia Symphony’s season to a breathtaking close! Experience this spectacular showpiece conducted by JoAnn Falletta. Plus, blazing masterworks performed by trumpet virtuoso, Virginia Beach native, and former member of the Canadian Brass, Joe Burgstaller. |
Sunday, April 10, 2011 |
BACH Concerto in D
Major after Vivaldi
ARUTUNIAN Trumpet Concerto
RIMSKY-KORSAKOV Scheherazade
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Classics at NEWPORT NEWS Ferguson Center |
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Opening Night withTchaikovsky |
JoAnn Falletta, conductor
Chee-Yun, violin
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The new season begins as JoAnn Falletta leads the Virginia Symphony in Tchaikovsky’s passionate Fifth Symphony – a work Tchaikovsky himself claimed would “never please the public.” Yet its beautiful melodies have captivated for more than a century! And young violinist Chee Yun plays another Russian masterwork- Glazunov's Violin Concerto.
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Friday, September 10, 2010 |
ROBERT SIROTA A Rush of Wings
GLAZUNOV Concerto for Violin
TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 5
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Haunted Classics |
JoAnn Falletta, conductor
Kevin Maynor, bass
Colin Currie, percussion
Virginia Symphony Chorus
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JoAnn Falletta leads haunting masterworks on Halloween weekend, including Rachmaninoff’s ghostly “Isle of the Dead,” and Boito’s frenzied, massive “Mefistofele” prologue! Plus internationally acclaimed percussionist Colin Currie performs Michael Daugherty’s highly-theatrical “UFO.” |
Thursday, October 28, 2010 |
MICHAEL DAUGHERTY UFO
RACHMANINOFF Isle of the Dead
BOITO Prologue in Heaven from Mefistofele
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Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony |
JoAnn Falletta, conductor
Julian Schwarz, cello
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This is Beethoven at peace, amid his beloved nature, which echoes and animates every measure of his Symphony No. 6, the “Pastoral” Symphony. Also, teenage cello phenomenon Julian Schwarz will perform Haydn’s joyous Cello Concerto in C.
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Friday, November 5, 2010 |
LOWELL LIEBERMANN Symphony No. 3
HAYDN Cello Concerto in C
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 6, Pastoral
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Handel's Messiah |
JoAnn Falletta, conductor
Virginia Symphony Chorus
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Sunday December 12, 2010 2:30PM |
The greatest story ever told. The most majestic music ever conceived. JoAnn Falletta leads Handel's moving Messiah in epic performances with the Virginia Symphony Chorus and acclaimed soloists. This is THE Messiah of the season. |
| HANDEL Messiah |
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Carmina Burana |
JoAnn Falletta, conductor
Amy Cofield Williamson, soprano
Scott Williamson, tenor
Keith Phares, baritone
Virginia Symphony Chorus
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It is both sacred and profane. It is of romantic love, and carnal desire. The Virginia Symphony and Chorus, led by JoAnn Falletta, perform Carl Orff’s ecstatic “Carmina Burana.” You’ll know it when you hear it. If you have never experienced it – live in concert – prepare for an awesome experience.
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BARBER Symphony No. 1
ORFF Carmina Burana
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Prokofiev and Brahms |
JoAnn Falletta, conductor
Olga Kern, piano
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Celebrate the romantic genius of Johannes Brahms. JoAnn Falletta leads the great and noble Fourth Symphony and Van Cliburn Competition Gold Medal winner Olga Kern plays Prokofiev’s blistering Third Piano Concerto.
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Friday, March 11, 2011 |
RAUTAVAARA Isle of Bliss
PROKOFIEV Concerto for Piano No. 3
BRAHMS Symphony No. 4
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Piano Fireworks |
Jesús Amigo, conductor
Susan Starr, piano |
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“A star of the first magnitude!” raves The New York Times of Susan Starr. “Superb artistry,” declares the Moscow Press. Susan Starr joins the Virginia Symphony for Mendelssohn’s First Piano Concerto. Plus Schumann’s lively Symphony No. 3, the Rhenish.
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Friday, March 25, 2011 |
MOZART Sumphony No. 36, Linz
MENDELSSOHN Concerto for Piano No. 1
SCHUMANN Symphony No. 3, Rhenish
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Scheherazade! |
JoAnn Falletta, conductor
Joe Burgstaller, trumpet
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Sensuous, exotic, even erotic, “Scheherazade” brings the Virginia Symphony’s season to a breathtaking close! Experience this spectacular showpiece conducted by JoAnn Falletta. Plus, blazing masterworks performed by trumpet virtuoso, Virginia Beach native, and former member of the Canadian Brass, Joe Burgstaller. |
Friday, April 8, 2011 |
BACH Concerto in D
Major after Vivaldi
ARUTUNIAN Trumpet Concerto
RIMSKY-KORSAKOV Scheherazade
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Classics at WILLIAMSBURG St. Bede Catholic Church |
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Beethoven's Fourth Symphony |
Benjamin Rous, conductor
Pavel Ilyashov, violin
Chris White, bass
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Experience Beethoven’s magnificent Symphony No. 4 in an intimate space – bringing you closer than ever to his genius. These concerts also feature Sibelius’ tender Pélleas and Mélisande, and a Romantic-era concerto by Bottesini.
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Thursday, November 18, 2010 |
SIBELIUS Pelléas and Mélisande
BOTTESINI Grand Duo Concertante
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 4
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Handel's Messiah |
JoAnn Falletta, conductor
Virginia Symphony Chorus
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The greatest story ever told. The most majestic music ever conceived. JoAnn Falletta leads Handel’s moving Messiah in epic performances with the Virginia Symphony Chorus and acclaimed soloists. This is THE Messiah of the season.
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Friday, December 10, 2010 |
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A Gershwin Celebration |
Bob Bernhardt, conductor
Robert Thies, piano
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The fascinatin’ rhythms of George Gershwin will fill the air when the Virginia Symphony plays his greatest masterworks. Described by Gershwin as “a musical kaleidoscope of America,” “Rhapsody in Blue” has often been interpreted as a portrait of New York City through its use in films such as Woody Allen’s “Manhattan” and Disney’s “Fantasia 2000.” Join us as we perform this perennial favorite along with “American in Paris.” ‘S Wonderful!
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Thursday, January 27, 2011 |
COPLAND Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo
COPLAND Our Town
GERSHWIN American in Paris
PORTER Within the Quota Ballet Suite for Orchestra
GERSHWIN Lullaby for String Orchestra
GERSHWIN Rhapsody in Blue
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Mozart’s Jupiter Symphony |
JoAnn Falletta, conductor
Vahn Armstrong, violin
Virginia Symphony Chorus
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Today, more than 250 years after his birth, the music of Mozart still speaks to us, moves us, and leaves us breathless. JoAnn Falletta leads the Virginia Symphony and Chorus in Mozart’s glorious “Coronation” Mass. Inspiring music in an inspiring space. Plus, Samuel Barber’s exquisite Violin Concerto, performed by concertmaster Vahn Armstrong.
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Thursday, March 17, 2011 |
LIGETI Concert Romanesc
BARBER Violin Concerto
MOZART Symphony No. 41 "Jupiter"
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Classics at VIRGINIA BEACH Regent University Theatre |
Series sponsored by  |
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Beethoven's Fourth Symphony |
Benjamin Rous, conductor
Pavel Ilyashov, violin
Chris White, bass
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Experience Beethoven’s magnificent Symphony No. 4 in an intimate space – bringing you closer than ever to his genius. These concerts also feature Sibelius’ tender Pélleas and Mélisande, and a Romantic-era concerto by Bottesini.
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Saturday, November 20, 2010 |
SIBELIUS Pelléas and Mélisande
BOTTESINI Grand Duo Concertante
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 4
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Handel's Messiah |
JoAnn Falletta, conductor
Virginia Symphony Chorus
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Sponsored by  |
The greatest story ever told. The most majestic music ever conceived. JoAnn Falletta leads Handel’s moving Messiah in epic performances with the Virginia Symphony Chorus and acclaimed soloists. This is THE Messiah of the season.
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Saturday, December 11, 2010 |
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A Gershwin Celebration |
Bob Bernhardt, conductor
Robert Thies, piano
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The fascinatin’ rhythms of George Gershwin will fill the air when the Virginia Symphony plays his greatest masterworks. Described by Gershwin as “a musical kaleidoscope of America,” “Rhapsody in Blue” has often been interpreted as a portrait of New York City through its use in films such as Woody Allen’s “Manhattan” and Disney’s “Fantasia 2000.” Join us as we perform this perennial favorite along with “American in Paris.” ‘S Wonderful!
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Friday, January 28, 2011 |
COPLAND Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo
COPLAND Our Town
GERSHWIN American in Paris
PORTER Within the Quota Ballet Suite for Orchestra
GERSHWIN Lullaby for String Orchestra
GERSHWIN Rhapsody in Blue |
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Mozart’s Jupiter Symphony |
JoAnn Falletta, conductor
Vahn Armstrong, violin
Virginia Symphony Chorus
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Today, more than 250 years after his birth, the music of Mozart still speaks to us, moves us, and leaves us breathless. JoAnn Falletta leads the Virginia Symphony and Chorus in Mozart’s glorious “Coronation” Mass. Inspiring music in an inspiring space. Plus, Samuel Barber’s exquisite Violin Concerto, performed by concertmaster Vahn Armstrong.
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Friday, March 18, 2011 |
LIGETI Concert Romanesc
BARBER Violin Concerto
MOZART Symphony No. 41 "Jupiter"
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