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2008/09—80th Season
The Tucson Symphony Orchestra plays over 60 concerts every season with over 30 different programs. Some use the full orchestra, some use a small one and some use a chamber ensemble, ten people or fewer. You can read about all of our different concert series to the right. We've got music and concerts for everyone. Hope to see you there!
Alain Lefèvre |
Opening Night! - Classic Series
Tucson Music Hall
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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Pima Air & Space Museum |
Pima Air and Space Museum - Moveable Musical Feasts
Pima Air and Space Museum
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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Elizabeth Futral |
Strauss, Lizst & Poetry - Classic Series
Tucson Music Hall
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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TSO String Quartet |
String Quartet - Recital Series
Tucson Symphony Center
Sunday, November 1, 2009 at 2:00 PM
TSO String Quartet
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Aaron Boyd |
Concertmaster Recital - Recital Series
Community Performing Arts Center, Green Valley
Sunday, November 1, 2009 at 2:00 PM
Aaron Boyd, violin
Paula Fan, piano |
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Albert-George Schram |
Patriotic Pops! - TSO Pops! Series
Tucson Music Hall
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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George Hanson |
Mendelssohn & Haydn - MasterWorks Series
Catalina Foothills High School
Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 8:00 PM
Sunday, November 15, 2009 at 2:00 PM
George Hanson, conductor
MENDELSSOHN - Overture to Fingal’s Cave
WINGER - Ghosts: Suite No. 1 for Orchestra (World Premiere)
HAYDN - Symphony No.101, “The Clock” |
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Tucson Boys Chorus |
Mozart and Schumann - Classic Series
Tucson Music Hall
Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 8:00 PM
Friday, November 20, 2009 at 8:00 PM
Sunday, November 22, 2009 at 2:00 PM
George Hanson, conductor
Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus
BALAZS - Song from Concerto for Orchestra
MOZART - Symphony No.41,“Jupiter”
SCHUMANN - Symphony No.2
A celebration program marking the 200th birthday of Robert Schumann, the 90th birthday of Frederic Balazs, the former TSO Music Director from 1951-1966, and the 70th anniversary of the Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus! Schumann’s Symphony No. 2 is rich and inspiring; Mozart’s Jupiter is by turns, exuberant, introspective and charming.
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Yo-Yo Ma |
Yo-Yo Ma - Concert Specials
Tucson Music Hall
Saturday, December 5, 2009 at 8:00 PM
George Hanson, conductor
Yo-Yo Ma, cello
BEETHOVEN - Symphony No. 5
DVORÁK - Cello Concerto
The world’s most revered cellist of our time joins the TSO for this one-night only special event performing Dvorák’s Cello Concerto. |
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Alexander Lipay, Markus Huber |
Brahms & Flute Fantasy - Classic Series
Tucson Music Hall
Thursday, December 3, 2009 at 8:00 PM
Friday, December 4, 2009 at 8:00 PM
Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 2:00 PM
Markus Huber, guest conductor
Alexander Lipay, flute
WEBER - Overture to Oberon
VIVALDI - Flute Concerto, “The Goldfinch”
BIZET/BORNE - Carmen Fantasy
BRAHMS - Symphony No.2
TSO principal flutist, Alexander Lipay makes his solo debut on both the Vivaldi and an adaption of Bizet’s Carmen Fantasy, arranged by Francois Borne. German guest conductor Markus Huber, known to TSO audiences as the guest conductor for The Lord of the Rings Symphony, returns to lead music of his fellow countrymen, Weber and Brahms. Brahms Symphony No. 2, pastoral and beautiful, is irresistible!
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Handel’s Messiah |
Handel’s Messiah! - Concert Specials
Catalina Foothills High School
Friday, December 11, 2009 at 8:00 PM
Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 8:00 PM
Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 2:00 PM
George Hanson, conductor
Guest vocal soloists
Christina Major, soprano
Kristin Dauphinais, mezzo-soprano
Percy Martinez, tenor
Michael Scarcelle, baritone
TSO Chorus, Bruce Chamberlain, director
HANDEL - Messiah
A holiday family tradition - Glorious, majestic and magnificent. The TSO Chorus shines! |
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Holiday Spectacular! - TSO Pops! Series
Tucson Music Hall
Friday, December 18, 2009 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, December 19, 2009 at 7:30 PM
Sunday, December 20, 2009 at 2:00 PM
Michael Hall, guest conductor
TSO Chorus, Bruce Chamberlain, director
Tucson Regional Ballet, Linda Walker and Deborah Kenner, directors
Mariachi Aztlan de Pueblo High School, John Contreras, director
and Special Guests
A Tucson holiday tradition you don’t want to miss. Holiday favorites and sing-a-longs, Nutcracker excerpts, and lots of laughs—TSO-style. Bring family and friends and enjoy the spirit of the season! |
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Arizona Inn |
Arizona Inn New Year’s Eve at the - Moveable Musical Feasts
Arizona Inn
Thursday, December 31, 2009 at 6:30 PM
TSO String Quartet
TSO Soloists
The place to be on December 31st! Fans from all over the globe ring in the New Year at the TSO’s elegant, sparkling New Year’s Eve event. |
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TSO Chorus |
Magnificent & Glorious! - MasterWorks Series
Catalina Foothills High School
Saturday, January 9, 2010 at 8:00 PM
Sunday, January 10, 2010 at 2:00 PM
George Hanson, conductor
TSO Chorus, Bruce Chamberlain, director
HANDEL - Royal Fireworks Music
VIVALDI - Gloria
BACH - Magnificat |
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Art Garfunkel |
Art Garfunkel - Concert Specials
Tucson Music Hall
Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 7:30 PM
George Hanson,conductor
Art Garfunkel, vocals
“Art Garfunkel is one of those great, rare voices,” wrote James Taylor for Rolling Stone. Small wonder that Garfunkel has been a force in music since he and Paul Simon landed their first recording contract in 1957. Today, Garfunkel continues to mesmerize with his signature tenor voice and music. Be there when he fills our hall with “The Sounds of Silence,” “All I Know,” “Bright Eyes” and more. |
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Joyce Yang |
Nordic Favorites - Classic Series
Tucson Music Hall
Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 8:00 PM
Friday, January 15, 2010 at 8:00 PM
Sunday, January 17, 2010 at 2:00 PM
George Hanson, conductor
Joyce Yang, piano
STENHAMMAR - Excelsior!
GRIEG - Piano Concerto
SIBELIUS - Symphony No.2
Grieg’s Concerto for Piano, one of the most popular of all piano concerti, is performed by Joyce Yang a silver medalist at the 2005 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Sibelius’s Symphony No. 2 evokes the Nordic landscape with sweeping melodies and powerful unrelenting rhythms.
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TSO String Quartet |
TSO String Quartet - Recital Series
Community Performing Arts Center, Green Valley
Sunday, January 24, 2010 at 2:00 PM
TSO String Quartet
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Aaron Boyd |
Concertmaster Recital - Recital Series
Tucson Symphony Center
Sunday, January 24, 2010 at 2:00 PM
Aaron Boyd, violin
Paula Fan, piano |
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Cirque de la Symphonie |
Cirque de la Symphonie - TSO Pops! Series
Tucson Music Hall
Friday, January 29, 2010 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, January 30, 2010 at 7:30 PM
Sunday, January 31, 2010 at 2:00 PM
George Hanson, conductor
Cirque de la Symphonie, guest artists
Tucson Music Hall becomes the Big Top when Cirque de la Symphonie fills the stage with high-flying action and amusing circus antics. You will be amazed by their juggling mastery and acrobatic prowess. Aerial artists will soar through the air, displaying natural strength and artistic expression. The grace, artistry, and color is all set to music of Tchaikovsky, Ravel, John Williams, and more - performed by your TSO. Don’t miss a minute of this spectacular event! |
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Letitia Bryant |
Mozart & Bryant - MasterWorks Series
Catalina Foothills High School
Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 8:00 PM
Sunday, February 7, 2010 at 2:00 PM
George Hanson, conductor
Letitia Bryant, bassoon
MOZART - Overture to The Magic Flute
MOZART - Bassoon Concerto
MOZART - Symphony No.38, “Prague” |
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Tucson Museum of Art |
Tucson Museum of Art - Moveable Musical Feasts
Tucson Museum of Art
Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 6:30 PM
TSO String Orchestra
TSO Piano Trio
Step into the spiraling architecture of the TMA and immerse yourself in visual and musical power and beauty. Delicious four-course meal and a superb selection of music by the String Orchestra and Piano Trio. |
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Vadim Gluzman |
Tchaikovsky 2 - Classic Series
Tucson Music Hall
Thursday, February 11, 2010 at 8:00 PM
Friday, February 12, 2010 at 8:00 PM
Sunday, February 14, 2010 at 2:00 PM
George Hanson, conductor
Vadim Gluzman, violin
TCHAIKOVSKY - Violin Concerto
TCHAIKOVSKY - Symphony No.6, “Pathetique”
This Tchaikovsky times two program includes his Concerto for Violin, one of the most beloved violin concertos ever written; breathtaking and chillingly beautiful, performed by Vadim Gluzman. The “Pathetique” symphony, Tchaikovsky’s most introspective work, strikes contrasts of emotional peaks and valleys.
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Rich Ridenour |
Great Movies! Grand Piano! - TSO Pops! Series
Tucson Music Hall
Friday, February 19, 2010 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, February 20, 2010 at 7:30 PM
Sunday, February 21, 2010 at 2:00 PM
Rich Ridenour, guest conductor & piano
Back by popular demand, Rich Ridenour returns to the TSO with an evening of great music from the cinema. Audiences love his infectious, captivating and witty repartee. Hear hits from Casablanca, Fantasia, Forrest Gump, and many more. |
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TSO Wind Quintet |
TSO Wind Quintet - Recital Series
Tucson Symphony Center
Sunday, February 28, 2010 at 2:00 PM
TSO Wind Quintet
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TSO Flute, Viola, Harp Trio |
Flute, Viola, Harp Trio - Recital Series
Community Performing Arts Center, Green Valley
Sunday, February 28, 2010 at 2:00 PM
TSO Flute, Viola, Harp Trio
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George Hanson |
Beethoven 3 - MasterWorks Series
Catalina Foothills High School
Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 8:00 PM
Sunday, March 7, 2010 at 2:00 PM
George Hanson, conductor
George Hanson, conductor
BEETHOVEN - Octet for Winds
BEETHOVEN - Grosse Fuge
BEETHOVEN - Symphony No.2 |
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Video Games Live TM |
Video Games Live TM - Concert Specials
Tucson Music Hall
Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 7:30 PM
Sunday, March 14, 2010 at 2:00 PM
Jack Wall, conductor
Tommy Tallarico,host
TSO Chorus, Bruce Chamberlain, director
An immersive, multi-media concert event featuring music from the greatest video games of all time. Created and composed by industry veterans and world famous video game composers, the TSO and TSO Chorus perform along with exclusive video footage and music arrangements, synchronized lighting, solo performers, electronic percussion and unique interactive segments to create a explosive one-of-a –kind entertainment experience. Guests will enjoy special pre and post show events, interactive game demos, costume contests, game competitions and more. Featured music and exclusive videos from popular franchises such as Mario TM, Zelda®, Halo®, Final Fantasy®, Warcraft®, Sonic TM, Metal Gear Solid®, Kindom Hearts, Tomb Raider®, Harry PotterTM and MANY MORE! |
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TSO Chorus |
Beethoven’s 9th - Classic Series
Tucson Music Hall
Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 8:00 PM
Friday, March 19, 2010 at 8:00 PM
Sunday, March 21, 2010 at 2:00 PM
George Hanson, conductor
Guest vocal soloists
TSO Chorus, Bruce Chamberlain, director
Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus
BERNSTEIN - Chichester Psalms
BERNSTEIN - “Make Our Garden Grow” from Candide
BEETHOVEN - Symphony No.9, “Choral”
Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, stands among the greatest artistic monuments of western civilization. Bernstein’s “Chichester Psalms” creates a beautiful pairing with Beethoven. The Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus joins the TSO in Bernstein’s elevating finale from Candide. All three works share a common thought-provoking exploration of mankind’s meaning on earth. This is an evening not to be missed!
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Bill Ganz Western Band |
Saddle Up! - TSO Pops! Series
Tucson Music Hall
Friday, March 26, 2010 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, March 27, 2010 at 7:30 PM
Sunday, March 28, 2010 at 2:00 PM
George Hanson, conductor
The Bill Ganz Western Band, guest artists
Celebrate the music of our southwest heritage. A tribute to the golden age of the singing cowboy – symphony style. Hear legendary “Cool Water”, “Tumbling Tumbleweeds”, “Ghost Riders in the Sky” - all songs penned by famous Southern Arizona natives Rex Allen, Bob Nolan and Stan Jones, plus the sounds of the great American west and great symphonic favorites. Invite your friends and family for a unique opportunity to explore our western heritage and culture |
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Michael Sheppard |
American Romance - Classic Series
Tucson Music Hall
Thursday, April 8, 2010 at 8:00 PM
Friday, April 9, 2010 at 8:00 PM
Sunday, April 11, 2010 at 2:00 PM
George Hanson, conductor
Michael Sheppard, piano
COPLAND - Suite from Appalachian Spring
GERSHWIN - Concerto in F
COMPOSERS 11 - Celebration (World Premiere)
HANSON - Symphony No.2, “Romantic”
Romance abounds amongst these American works! Guest pianist Michael Sheppard performs Gershwin’s jazzy and sensuous Piano Concerto in F. Copland’s Suite from Appalachian Spring is a beautiful portrayal of American frontier values and Howard Hanson’s Symphony No. 2, “Romantic” is a masterpiece of neo-romanticism. The world premiere, “Celebration” is a ‘musical chain letter’, a fun celebration of contemporary compositional talent.
The Composers 11 are Kenji Bunch, Anthony Cheung, Dan Coleman, Roshanne Etezady, Jefferson Todd Frazier, Laura Karpman, Shafer Mahoney, Rob Mounsey, Kevin Puts, Elena Ruehr and Christopher Theofanidis. |
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Tubac Golf Resort & Spa |
Tubac Golf Resort & Spa - Moveable Musical Feasts
Tubac Golf Resort & Spa
Sunday, April 18, 2010 at 6:30 PM
TSO Flute, Viola, Harp Trio
TSO Wind Quintet
Located on the historic 500 acre Otero Ranch, this dazzling resort is the perfect showcase for TSO ensembles, award-winning cuisine and exquisite service. |
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George Hanson |
Czech it Out! - Classic Series
Tucson Music Hall
Thursday, April 22, 2010 at 8:00 PM
Friday, April 23, 2010 at 8:00 PM
George Hanson, conductor
SMETANA - Overture to The Bartered Bride
JANACEK - Taras Bulba
DVORAK - Symphony No. 6
Music of the two best known Czech composers, Dvorak and Smetana, combined with the creative genius of cult favorite Leoš Janácek, reveals why this land of gypsies and bohemians is so unique.
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TSO Piano Trio |
Piano Trio - Recital Series
Tucson Symphony Center
Sunday, April 25, 2010 at 2:00 PM
TSO Piano Trio
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TSO Brass Quintet |
Brass Quintet - Recital Series
Community Performing Arts Center, Green Valley
Sunday, April 25, 2010 at 2:00 PM
TSO Brass Quintet
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