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2007/08—79th 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!
TSO Piano Trio |
Musical Games - Just for Kids
Tucson Symphony Center
Saturday, October 6, 2007
10:00 AM & 11:15 AM
TSO Piano Trio
Michael Fan, violin
Nelzimar Neves, cello
Paula Fan, piano
How is a melody like a line? A line can be smooth, spiky, dotted, or curvy—and so can a melody! Find out how in Musical Lines. Then, listen as melodies play a musical game of copy-cat in “Follow Me,” a brand new musical adventure by TSO violinist and composer Michael Fan. |
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Arizona-Sonoran Desert Museum |
Arizona-Sonoran Desert Museum - Moveable Musical Feasts
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Saturday, October 20, 2007 at 5:30 PM
TSO String Orchestra
Wind Quintet
Toast our world-class Tucson treasure during a Sonoran Desert sunset! A majestic setting to hold the first Moveable Musical Feast of the season with glorious food and elegant music! |
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Christopher Wilkins |
Romance and Rachmaninoff - Classic Series
Tucson Music Hall
Thursday, October 25, 2007 at 8:00 PM
Friday, October 26, 2007 at 8:00 PM
Christopher Wilkins, guest conductor
Tchaikovsky - Selections from Sleeping Beauty
Coleman - l’alma respira (“my soul breathes”), Arizona Premiere
Rachmaninoff - Symphony No. 2 |
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TSO String Quartet |
String Quartet - Ensemble Series
Tucson Symphony Center
Sunday, October 28, 2007 at 2:00 PM
TSO String Quartet
David Rife, violin
Wynne Wong-Rife, violin
Ilona Vukovic-Gay, viola
Mary Beth Tyndall, cello
BALAKRISHNAN - Skylife
IVES - Quartet No. 1
BEETHOVEN - Quartet in Eb, Op. 74 (The Harp)
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Steven Moeckel, Paula Fan |
Concertmaster Recital - Ensemble Series
Desert Hills Lutheran Church, Green Valley
Sunday, October 28, 2007 at 2:00 PM
Steven Moeckel, violin
Paula Fan, piano
Szymanowski - Mythes
Stravinsky - Duo Concertante
Amy Marcy Cheney Beach - Sonata |
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TSO Flute, Viola, Harp Trio |
Mel and Mama Cholla - Just for Kids
Tucson Symphony Center
November 3, 2007
10:00 AM & 11:15 AM
TSO Flute, Viola, Harp Trio
Pat Watrous, flute
Ann Weaver, viola
Patrica Harris, harp
“Uh-oh! These Cholla babies have gotten away from their mother!” Mel, the rabbit, carefully picked up the fuzzy little balls and brought them to the foot of the nearby cactus. But the next morning, Mel came back and found the babies back in the middle of the road. What is going on here? Find out in Mel and Mama Cholla, a musical adventure by TSO’s Michael Fan. |
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Dee Daniels |
Great Ladies of Swing! - TSO Pops! Series
Tucson Music Hall
Friday, November 2, 2007 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, November 3, 2007 at 7:30 PM
Sunday, November 4, 2007 at 2:00 PM
Nicholas Palmer, guest Conductor
Dee Daniels, vocals
Award winning singer Dee Daniels performs the classic music of famous jazz singers like Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday and Sarah Vaughn. Dee IS The First Lady of Swing! |
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Steven Moeckel |
Go for Baroque! - MasterWorks Series
Catalina Foothills High School
Saturday, November 10, 2007 at 8:00 PM
Sunday, November 11, 2007 at 2:00 PM
George Hanson, conductor
Steven Moeckel, violin
HANDEL - Overture and Entrance of the Queen of Sheba from Solomon
BOCCHERINI - Minuet from String Quartet in E Major
J.S. BACH - Violin Concerto No. 2
J.S. BACH - Brandenburg Concerto No. 3
J.C. BACH - Symphony, Op. 3, No. 2
HANDEL - Suite No. 2 from Water Music |
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Lara St. John |
At the Movies – SYMPHONY STYLE - Classic Series
Tucson Music Hall
Thursday, November 15, 2007 at 8:00 PM
Friday, November 16, 2007 at 8:00 PM
Sunday, November 18, 2007 at 2:00 PM
George Hanson, conductor
Lara St. John, violin
Wagner - Ride of the Valkyries from Die Walküre (Apocalypse Now & Fantasia 2000)
Mascagni - Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana (Godfather III)
Korngold - Violin Concerto
Barber - Adagio for Strings (Platoon)
Hermann - Psycho: A String Suite (Psycho )
Offenbach - Intermezzo and Barcarolle from The Tales of Hoffman (Titanic)
Dukas - The Sorcerer’s Apprentice (Fantasia and Fantasia 2000)
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TSO Wind Quintet |
Barnes & Noble Bookfair - Other Events
Barnes and Noble, Foothills Mall
Sunday, November 25, 2007 at 2:00 PM
The TSO Wind Quintet will perform (for FREE) on Nov. 25th at 2:00pm at the Barnes & Noble Foothills mall location. Present this voucher (pdf) (PDF) anytime at either local B&N location from November 23 through December 2 when you purchase books, and a portion of your purchase will help support the TSO! |
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TSO Wind Quintet |
The Fabulous Flying Roberta - Just for Kids
Tucson Symphony Center
December 1, 2007
10:00 AM & 11:15 AM
TSO Wind Quintet
Alexander Lipay, flute
Lindabeth Binkley, oboe
Jeremy Reynolds, clarinet
Letitia Bryant, bassoon
Johanna Lundy, horn
Come have silly fun with the TSO Wind Quintet and hear an original story by Principal Oboist, Lindabeth Binkley, with music by Jean Francaix. Learn how Roberta, the purple polka-dotted hippo, attempts to escape her muddy watering hole and join the circus as a trapeze artist with her best friend Marty, the pink gecko.
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Steven Moeckel, Paula Fan |
Concertmaster Recital - Ensemble Series
Tucson Symphony Center
Sunday, December 2, 2007 at 2:00 PM
Steven Moeckel, violin
Paula Fan, piano
Szymanowski - Mythes
Stravinsky - Duo Concertante
Amy Marcy Cheney Beach - Sonata
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TSO String Quartet |
String Quartet - Ensemble Series
Desert Hills Lutheran Church, Green Valley
Sunday, December 2, 2007 at 2:00 PM
TSO String Quartet
David Rife, violin
Wynne Wong-Rife, violin
Ilona Vukovic-Gay, viola
Mary Beth Tyndall, cello
IVES - Quartet No. 1
BEETHOVEN - Quartet in Eb, Op. 74 (The Harp) |
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TSO Chorus |
Messiah! - Concert Specials
Catalina Foothills High School
Friday, December 7, 2007 at 8:00 PM
Saturday, December 8, 2007 at 8:00 PM
Sunday, December 9, 2007 at 2:00 PM
George Hanson, conductor
TSO Chorus
Bruce Chamberlain, director
Christina Major, soprano
Keri Alkema, mezzo-soprano
Eric Fennell, tenor
Andrew Garland, baritone
Magnificent, glorious and breathtaking! A holiday tradition for family and friends. |
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George Hanson |
William Tell and Beethoven’s 7 - Classic Series
Tucson Music Hall
Thursday, December 13, 2007 at 8:00 PM
Friday, December 14, 2007 at 8:00 PM
Sunday, December 16, 2007 at 8:00 PM
George Hanson, conductor
ROSSINI - Overture to William Tell
DE FALLA - Suites 1 and 2 from Three Cornered Hat
BEETHOVEN - Symphony No. 7 |
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Michael Hall |
Holiday Spectacular! - TSO Pops! Series
Tucson Music Hall
Friday, December 21, 2007 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, December 22, 2007 at 7:30 PM
Sunday, December 23, 2007 at 2:00 PM
Michael Hall, guest conductor
TSO Chorus
Bruce Chamberlain, director
Tucson Regional Ballet
Linda Walker and Gary McKenzie, directors
Mariachi Aztlan de Pueblo High School
John Contreras, director
Santa Claus
Michael Hall returns to conduct this Tucson holiday tradition. Fun for the entire family! |
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Arizona Inn |
Arizona Inn – New Year’s Eve! - Moveable Musical Feasts
Arizona Inn
Monday, December 31, 2007 at 6:30 PM
TSO Piano Trio
TSO Percussion Quartet
The event of the holiday season! An elegant and sparkling way to tantalize your sense and ring in the New Year! Fine cuisine, a magnificent setting at the historic Arizona Inn plus the magic of music from the TSO. A perfect and memorable celebration for the New Year! |
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TSO Brass Quintet |
Sailing the High C’s - Just for Kids
Tucson Symphony Center
January 5, 2008
10:00 AM & 11:15 AM
TSO Brass Quintet
Betsy Bright, trumpet
Micah Wilkinson, trumpet
Kristine Crandall, horn
Michael Becker, trombone
Michael Sherline, tuba
Come aboard, matey, and join us for a musical voyage on the TSO Brass Quintet Pirate Ship! Kids: come dressed as pirates and be prepared to walk the plank into a sea of pirate-themed music! Let your imagination sail with music from pirate movies, musicals, and the works of great composers! |
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George Hanson |
Hanson Conducts Hanson - Classic Series
Tucson Music Hall
Thursday, January 10, 2008 at 8:00 PM
Friday, January 11, 2008 at 8:00 PM
Sunday, January 13, 2008 at 2:00 PM
George Hanson, conductor
George Hanson, piano
MOZART - Piano Concerto No. 17
BRAHMS - Symphony No. 4
Sponsored by: The Stonewall Foundation. The Vienese festival is sponsored by KUAT-FM Classical Radio. |
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Joshua Bell |
Joshua Bell – Bruch and The Red Violin - Concert Specials
Tucson Music Hall
Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at 8:00 PM
George Hanson, conductor
Joshua Bell, violin
THIS SHOW HAS SOLD OUT!
KODALY - Dances of Galanta
BRUCH - Violin Concerto No. 1
CHAUSSON - Poème, Op. 25
CORIGLIANO - Pope’s Concert from The Red Violin
RESPIGHI - Pines of RomeSponsored by John E. Wahl and Mary Lou Forier.
Media partners: KUAT-FM and KUAZ-TV
Joshua Bell has been captivating audiences worldwide with his poetic musicality. This Grammy Award-winning violinist returns to the TSO with a magnificent program and highlights from The Red Violin. |
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Nat Chandler, Eric Jordan Young, Sal Viviano |
The Rat Pack, a Symphonic Celebration! - TSO Pops! Series
Tucson Music Hall
Friday, January 18, 2008 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, January 19, 2008 at 7:30 PM
Sunday, January 20, 2008 at 2:00 PM
Sal Viviano, vocals
Eric Jordan Young, vocals
Nat Chandler, vocals
Frankie, Sammy and Deano are all here for a show-stopping evening of those standards we know so well!
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Christina Major |
A Night in Vienna - MasterWorks Series
Catalina Foothills High School
Saturday, January 26, 2008 at 8:00 PM
Sunday, January 27, 2008 at 2:00 PM
George Hanson , conductor
Christina Major, soprano
The Viennese festival is sponsored by KUAT-FM Classical Radio.
The MasterWorks Chamber Orchester receives generous support from Drs. John P. and Helen S. Schaefer
SCHOENBERG - Verklärte Nacht (Transfigured Night)
MOZART - Exsultate Jubilate
J. STRAUSS, JR. - Overture to Die Fledermaus
J. STRAUSS, JR. - Adele’s Laughing Song from Die Fledermaus
J. STRAUSS, JR. - Voices of Spring |
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Dan Coleman |
Viennese Salon - Viennese Festival
Tucson Symphony Center
Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at 7:00 PM
Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at 7:00 PM
George Hanson, piano
Dan Coleman, composer-in-residence
Steven Moeckel, violin
Special Guests
Share music, historical perspectives and a bit of Viennese culture in an intimate salon-style presentation with Music Director and Conductor George Hanson, Concertmaster Steven Moeckel (who studied violin at the legendary Mozarteum in Saltzburg, Austria) and other special guests.
The Viennese festival is sponsored by KUAT-FM Classical Radio. |
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TSO String Quartet |
Americana - Just for Kids
Tucson Symphony Center
February 2, 2008
10:00 AM & 11:15 AM
TSO String Quartet
David Rife, violin
Wynne Wong-Rife, violin
Ilona Vukovic-Gay, viola
Adrienne Horne, cello
Experience an aural quilt of music that defines the “American sound” with the TSO String Quartet. Enjoy toe-tapping favorites, a young performer, and join a sing-along and an interactive musical composition based on the music of Charles Ives.
Sponsored by: Target, Texas Instruments, The Jim Click Automotive Team, and TPAC
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TSO Wind Quintet |
Wind Quintet - Ensemble Series
Tucson Symphony Center
Sunday, February 3, 2008 at 2:00 PM
TSO Wind Quintet
Alexander Lipay, flute
Lindabeth Binkley, oboe
Michael Byerly, clarinet
Letitia Bryant, bassoon
Johanna Lundy, horn
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Flute, Viola, Harp Trio |
Flute, Viola, Harp Trio - Ensemble Series
Desert Hills Lutheran Church, Green Valley
Sunday, February 3, 2008 at 2:00 PM
TSO Flute, Viola, Harp Trio
Pat Watrous, flute
Joseph Pagan, viola
Patrica Harris, harp
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Michael Feinstein |
Michael Feinstein - Concert Specials
Tucson Music Hall
Saturday, February 9, 2008 at 7:30 PM
Albert-George Schram, guest conductor
Michael Feinstein, piano and vocals
One of the premier interpreters of American popular song, Michael Feinstein
has been a household name since the success of his 1988 one-man Broadway show, Isn’t it Romantic? He is nationally recognized for his commitment to the American popular song!Sponsored by KUAZ-FM.
Watch our Television Ad! |
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Steven Moeckel |
Old Vienna - Classic Series
Tucson Music Hall
Thursday, February 7, 2008 at 8:00 PM
Friday, February 8, 2008 at 8:00 PM
Sunday, February 10, 2008 at 2:00 PM
George Hanson, conductor
Steven Moeckel, Violin
TSO Chorus
Bruce Chamberlain, director
SCHUBERT - Symphony No. 8, “Unfinished”
BERG - Violin Concerto
BRAHMS - Liebeslieder Waltzes
R. STRAUSS - Suite from Der Rosenkavalier
The Vienese festival is sponsored by KUAT-FM Classical Radio. Cosponsored by: The SaddleBrooke Symphony Guild. |
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To You with Love, George - TSO Pops! Series
Tucson Music Hall
Friday, February 15, 2008 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, February 16, 2008 at 7:30 PM
Sunday, February, 17, 2008 at 2:00 PM
George Hanson, conductor
A Valentine gift of love songs from the Tucson Symphony Orchestra and George Hanson!
The TSO Pops! Series is sponsored by Tucson Lifestyle |
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Stephen Seifert |
Americana! - MasterWorks Series
Catalina Foothills High School
Saturday, February 23, 2008 at 8:00 PM
Sunday, February 24, 2008 at 2:00 PM
George Hanson, conductor
Stephen Seifert, mountain dulcimer
UNGER - Ashokan Farewell (Theme from PBS Civil War Series)
MARISCAL - Sic-Transit Gloria Mundi
IVES - Symphony No. 3 "The Camp Meeting"
ELLISOR - Blackberry Winter
COPLAND - Suite from Appalachian Spring
The MasterWorks Chamber Orchestra Series is presented by Drs. John P. and Helen S. Schaefer.
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TSO Percussion Quartet |
Rhythm is King! - Just for Kids
Tucson Symphony Center
March 1, 2008
10:00 AM & 11:15 AM
TSO Percussion Quartet
Tommy the Tom-Tom has always felt neglected and shunned. He can only tap out rhythms—no notes, with pitches—and hasn’t found his place in the world. With the help of his older, wiser sisters, Melody and Harmony, Tommy comes to realize how important he is. Join us for the story of a little tom-tom who learns that, in the kingdom of music, Rhythm is King! |
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TSO Piano Trio |
Piano Trio - Ensemble Series
Tucson Symphony Center
Sunday, March 2, 2008 at 2:00 PM
TSO Piano Trio
Michael Fan, violin
Nelzimar Neves, cello
Paula Fan, piano
Sponsored by: 
Media Partner: Green Valley News |
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TSO Brass Quintet with Percussion |
Brass Quintet With Percussion - Ensemble Series
Desert Hills Lutheran Church, Green Valley
Sunday, March 2, 2008 at 2:00 PM
TSO Brass Quintet with Percussion
Elizabeth Bright, trumpet
Micah Wilkinson, trumpet
Victor Valenzuela, horn
Michael Becker, trombone
Michael Sherline, tuba
Homero Ceron, percussion
Sponsored by:
Media Partner: Green Valley News |
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The Planets |
The PLANETS! - Classic Series
Tucson Music Hall
Thursday, March 6, 2008 at 8:00 PM
Friday, March 7, 2008 at 8:00 PM
Sunday, March 9, 2008 at 2:00 PM
George Hanson, conductor
Women of the TSO Chorus
Bruce Chamberlain, director
Elgar - Enigma Variations
Holst - The Planets
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Ellis Hall |
A Tribute to Ray Charles - TSO Pops! Series
Tucson Music Hall
Friday, March 14, 2008 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 7:30 PM
Sunday, March 16, 2008 at 2:00 PM
Albert-George Schram, guest conductor
Ellis Hall, piano and vocals
Join Maestro Schram and the TSO along with Ellis Hall, nationally renowned pianist and vocalist in a salute to Ray Charles, a musical pioneer, a musical legend.
The TSO Pops! Series is sponsored by  |
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Lord of the Rings |
Lord of the Rings Symphony - Concert Specials
Tucson Music Hall
Saturday, March 29, 2008 at 7:30 PM
Sunday, March 30, 2008 at 2:00 PM
Markus Huber, guest conductor
Kaitlyn Lusk, Soprano
TSO Chorus, Bruce Chamberlain, Director
Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus, Julian Ackerley, Director
A spectacular multi-media event! More than 200 musicians and vocalists perform Howard Shore’s unforgettable score from The Lord of the Rings film trilogy, plus original illustrations and storyboards projected above the stage. You’ll be part of a magical, musical journey to Middle-earth. Costumes welcome!
Media Partners: KUAZ-FM-NPR, Tucson Newspapers, Tucson Lifestyle, Cox Communications and KUAT-TV
Sponsored by: 
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Albert-George Schram |
Mozart & Schram - MasterWorks Series
Catalina Foothills High School
Saturday, April 5, 2008 at 8:00 PM
Sunday, April 6, 2008 at 2:00 PM
Albert-George Schram, guest conductor
James Karrer, double bass
SCHUBERT - Overture to Rosamunde
VANHAL - Concerto for Double Bass
STRAVINSKY - Suite No. 1 for Small Orchestra
MOZART - Symphony No. 39
The MasterWorks Chamber Orchestra receives generous support from Drs. John and Helen Schaefer.
Explorer News, Media Partner |
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Tanque Verde Ranch |
Tanque Verde Ranch - Moveable Musical Feasts
Tanque Verde Ranch
Saturday, April 12, 2008 at 5:30 PM
TSO Flute, Viola, Harp Trio
TSO Wind Quintet
Nestled in the foothills of the Rincon Mountains the Tanque Verde Ranch is the old west at its best. Breathtaking mountain views, a delicious four-course menu and the magic of TSO ensemble music under the stars! |
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Cecile Licad |
Musique de la France - Classic Series
Tucson Music Hall
Thursday, April 10, 2008 at 8:00 PM
Friday, April 11, 2008 at 8:00 PM
Sunday, April 13, 2008 at 2:00 PM
George Hanson, conductor
Cecile Licad, piano
ASIA - Why (?) Jacob, Arizona premiere
SAINT-SAËNS - Piano Concerto No. 2
FAURÉ - Suite from Pelléas et Mélisande
DEBUSSY - La mer
Sponsored by Steinway Piano Gallery |
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Celebrate the Future - Other Events
Tucson Music Hall
Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 7:00PM
Lawrence Golan, guest conductor
Alice Cai, piano
Jingjing Fan, piano
Hope Shepherd, cello
Matthew Vera, viola
CAMILLE SAINT-SAËNS - Piano Concerto No. 2 in G minor
ADAM CONYNE - Storm of Shadows
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART - Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor, K.466
EDWARD ELGAR - Cello Concerto in E minor, Op. 85
BÉLA BARTÓK - Viola Concerto, Op. Posth.
NICHOLAS MARISCAL - Espejos del Sur
ANTONÍN DVORÁK - Symphony No. 8, Op. 88
A full-orchestra annual concert featuring winners of the TSO Young Artists Competition and a selected work by a student in the TSO Young Composers Project. This TSO annual event is designed to showcase the talented young musicians in our community.
Sponsored by Dorothy D. Vanek,Tucson Pima Arts Council, and an Anonymous Donor |
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Stillwell House |
Stillwell House - Moveable Musical Feasts
Stillwell House
Sunday, May 4, 2008 at 6:00 PM
TSO String Quartet
Soloists
-Johanna Lundy, horn
-Michael Byerly, clarinet (accompanied by Paula Fan)
Music, candlelight, gourmet appetizers, dinner and dessert at this historic Tucson mansion! Peek into Tucson’s past and experience this intimate, charming musical experience.
Sponsored by Steinway Piano Gallery |
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Gershwin and Mathieu - Classic Series
Tucson Music Hall
Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 8:00 PM
Friday, May 9, 2008 at 8:00 PM
Sunday, May 11, 2008 at 2:00 PM
George Hanson, conductor
Alain Lefèvre, piano
TSO Chorus, Bruce Chamberlain, director
ANDRÉ MATHIEU - Scenes de Ballet (Ballet scenes)
ANDRÉ MATHIEU - Concerto No. 4 for Piano and Orchestra—WORLD PREMIERE
ANDRÉ MATHIEU - Quatre chansons pour choeur et orchestre (Four Songs for Choir and Orchestra)
GEORGE GERSHWIN - An American in Paris
The Tucson Symphony Orchestra and all those who look forward with much excitement to the TSO’s first-ever recording are indebted to the Stonewall Foundation for making the TSO’s participation in this recording possible. |
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Young Composers Project Reading Session - Other Events
Tucson Symphony Center
Friday, May 16, 2008 at 7:00 PM
Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 7:00 PM
Witness the art of creating music first hand!
See the imagination of a young composer come to life as the Tucson Symphony Orchestra performs and records new orchestral works written by students in the TSO’s Young Composers Project program. 18 students, ranging in age from 10 to 17, work side by side with TSO musicians and George Hanson, TSO Music Director and Conductor, to bring their new work to life.
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