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A Season to Celebrate

Dear Friends,

From the first notes of Beethoven’s magnificent Violin Concerto on opening night to the last notes of Schumann’s beautiful Symphony No. 3, I am confident that you will enjoy and revel in our world-class programs and renowned guest artists. The 2008/09 season marks the release of our first ever commercial recording – an achievement long overdue – but timely for our 80th Anniversary. Our season features a ‘Fiesta’ of culturally rich and dynamic music from Latin composers, great classics and exciting TSO Pops! programming for you, your friends and family.

Don’t miss a note!

Sincerely,

Music Director & Conductor

 

Beethoven & Shostakovich—Opening Night!

Thursday, September 25, 2008 at 8:00 PM
Friday, September 26, 2008 at 8:00 PM

George Hanson, conductor
Steven Moeckel, violin

BEETHOVEN - Violin Concerto
SHOSTAKOVICH - Symphony No. 10

George Hanson opens the 80th TSO season with Beethoven’s great Violin Concerto. Acclaimed Concertmaster Steven Moeckel performs this brilliant, technically demanding work. The powerful and dramatic Shostakovich Symphony No.10 completes this celebratory evening!

Sponsored by John Wahl & Mary Lou Forier

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Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

Sunday, October 26, 2008 at 5:00 PM

TSO Wind Quintet
TSO String Orchestra

This world-class setting with majestic sunsets kicks off the Moveable Musical Feast Series. Sumptuous dining, elegant music, with the Desert Museum’s rich flora and fauna! A coyote sunset serenade is always a possibility!

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Beethoven & Asia

Saturday, November 8, 2008 at 8:00 PM
Sunday, November 9, 2008 at 2:00 PM

George Hanson, conductor
Robert Swenson, tenor
Kelly Anderson, baritone
TSO Chorus - Bruce Chamberlain, director

BEETHOVEN - Overture to the Creatures of Prometheus
ASIA - Symphony No. 5 (World Premiere)
BEETHOVEN - Symphony No. 8

The MasterWorks Chamber Orchestra Series is sponsored by Drs. John P. and Helen S. Schaefer.

Sponsored by America-Israel Friendship League
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Mendelssohn & Stravinsky’s Firebird

Thursday, October 23, 2008 at 8:00 PM
Friday, October 24, 2008 at 8:00 PM

George Hanson, conductor
Povilas Stravinsky, piano

KERNIS - Musica Celestis
STRAUSS - Death and Transfiguration
MENDELSSOHN - Piano Concerto No.1
STRAVINSKY - Firebird Suite (1919)

Richard Strauss’s sonorous tone poem Death and Transfiguration and Mendelssohn’s lively Piano Concerto No.1 is performed by international pianist, Povilas Stravinsky. The program ends with Igor Stravinsky’s ever-popular, luscious and spirited Firebird Suite.

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Big Band Blast!

Friday, October 31, 2008 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, November 1, 2008 at 7:30 PM
Sunday, November 2, 2008 at 2:00 PM

Rich Ridenour, piano and guest conductor
Kathy Wagner, vocalist

Blast into the season with a salute to the great “Big Band” pianists and leaders Count Basie, Duke Ellington and Eddie Duchin in a celebration of beloved big-band gems. “In the Mood”, “Take the A-Train”, “Pennsylvania 6-5000”, “Begin the Beguine” and more! Dance the night away in the aisles if you must – “Stardust” awaits you!

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Concertmaster Recital

Sunday, November 16, 2008 at 2:00 PM

Steven Moeckel, violin
Paula Fan, piano

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