Opening Night!

Classic Series
Thursday, October 1, 2009 at 8:00 PM
Friday, October 2, 2009 at 8:00 PM

George Hanson, conductor
Alain Lefèvre, piano

BERLIOZ - Roman Carnival Overture
MATHIEU - Concertino No.2
RAVEL - Piano Concerto in G
BORODIN - Symphony No.2
TCHAIKOVSKY - 1812 Overture

Opening night sparkles with the return of our friend, Alain Lefèvre, performing Ravel’s Concerto for Piano in G major and presenting an intimate side of Andre Mathieu whose works have brought the TSO international visibility. Borodin’ Symphony No. 2 remains the most well-known symphony by any of the members of the Russian Mighty Five. Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture is the climactic finale to any opening night!

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Strauss, Lizst & Poetry

Classic Series
Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 8:00 PM
Friday, October 30, 2009 at 8:00 PM

George Hanson, conductor
Elizabeth Futral, soprano

VERDI - Overture to La forza del destino
STRAUSS - Four Last Songs
PAULUS - Dylan Thomas Songs (World Premiere)
LISZT - Les Préludes

Don’t miss the opportunity of a world premiere and Richard Strauss’s sublime Four Last Songs in this exciting evening of music and poetry. Lizst’s Les Préludes inspired a new musical form – the symphonic tone poem. Stephen Paulus’ work sets three poems of Dylan Thomas, selected by Dr. Helen S. Schaefer, to music for soprano and orchestra and features the TSO debut of Elizabeth Futral, one of today’s most in-demand sopranos.

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Concertmaster Recital

Recital Series
Sunday, November 1, 2009 at 2:00 PM

Aaron Boyd, violin
Paula Fan, piano
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Pima Air and Space Museum

Moveable Musical Feasts
Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 6:30 PM

TSO Brass Quintet
TSO Percussion Quartet

The TSO creates a unique evening of rousing music, wonderful cuisine and thrilling sights. TSO’s Brass Quintet and Percussion Ensemble will fill the air with music, surrounded by the giants of aviation history!

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String Quartet

Patriotic Pops!

TSO Pops! Series
Friday, November 6, 2009 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 7:30 PM
Sunday, November 8, 2009 at 2:00 PM

Albert-George Schram, guest conductor
TSO Chorus, Bruce Chamberlain, director

A salute to Veterans Day and tribute to America’s heros of Southern Arizona. A proud program of patriotic music that honors our military and all those who prevail in extraordinarily challenging situations. Highlights will include The National Anthem, “Fanfare for the Common Man”, the “Battle Hymn of the Republic” and much more!

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