U.S. Premiere Tour
Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra
Andrew Litton, principal conductor
Andre Watts, piano
Sunday, Nov. 4 at 4 pm
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This season American audiences will witness this renowned Norwegian orchestra as it makes its first U.S. tour. One of the world’s oldest orchestral ensembles, the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra’s long and illustrious history includes associations with some of history’s finest maestros, most notably Edvard Grieg. It is now under the direction of the renowned American conductor Andrew Litton, described as “very inspiring and deeply musical” (Bergens Tiedende). One of the music world’s most celebrated piano superstars, Andre Watts joins the orchestra for Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A minor. Also included on the program is Knut Vaage Chatter and Shostakovich’s monumental Symphony No. 5 and Festive Overture, Op. 96.
$56, $48, $28
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King’s Singers
Joy to the World
Friday, Dec. 7 at 8 pm
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The pure enjoyment they evoke in performance has captured the imagination and adoration of audiences worldwide. “Still unmatched for their musicality and sheer ability to entertain,” raves The Times of London. Performing their traditional yule concert, the King’s Singers fill our concert hall with the very best of the holidays, from ancient works to modern pieces including Veni, Veni Emmanuel; Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming; The Coventry Carol; and Away in a Manger. For over thirty years, the King’s Singers have achieved perfection in blend, balance, and intonation. Don’t miss this opportunity to revel in the holiday spirit!
$46, $38, $23
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Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
with Pinchas Zukerman, violin/conductor
Friday, Jan. 11 at 8 pm
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In 1946, one of Britain’s greatest conductors, Sir Thomas Beecham, founded the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra to bring the world’s greatest music to the people of his country. His legacy continues as the Orchestra offers audiences the highest possible standards of music making with a style that has been called, “incisive, insightful, and extremely beautiful.” (The Guardian) Renowned conductor and violinist Pinchas Zukerman, whose genius and prodigious technique have long been a marvel to critics and audiences, will join the RPO for this performance. The program includes Elgar’s Serenade for Strings, Op. 20, Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 26, and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4 in F minor, Op. 36.
$60, $52, $30
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State Symphony of Mexico
Maestro Enrique Bátiz, conductor
Leonel Morales, piano
Saturday, Feb. 9 at 8 pm
For over 30 years the State Symphony of Mexico has created numerous recordings that cover a broad range of musical literature, including the works of Verdi and Rossini, Mexican and Spanish music, and the symphonies of Beethoven, Schumann, Brahms and Tchaikovsky. Program includes Buxtehude’s Chacona in E-minor, Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 5 in D-Major (“Reformation”), and Rachmaninoff’s monumental Piano Concerto No. 3 in D-minor, Op. 30.
$50, $42, $25
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Helsingborg Symphony Orchestra
The Eroica Effect
Andrew Manze, conductor
Sunday, Mar. 30 at 7 pm
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“There are many ways to look at a masterpiece such as Beethoven’s ‘Eroica,’” explains Andrew Manze, one of today’s leading musicians and musical preservationists. Manze, with the Helsingborg Symphony, elucidates an iconic pillar of the symphonic repertory – Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 in E flat Major, to answer some of the questions which the symphony has inspired. The program opens with Mozart’s Overture to The Magic Flute, moves to Manze sharing a brief history of the symphony, and finishes with this renowned orchestra performing Beethoven’s monumental composition; allowing audiences to experience the “Eroica” with a new appreciation and a genuine sense of discovery.
$50, $42, $25
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30th Anniversary Program
Chanticleer
My Spirit Sang All Day
Friday, Apr. 4 at 8 pm
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“America’s favorite choral ensemble” (The New Yorker) is always a favorite of our audiences. Chanticleer returns in a special program to commemorate 30 years of vocal brilliance. Filled with the hallmarks of their repertoire, the harmonious evening includes works by Palestrina, Byrd, Mahler, traditional folk songs, spirituals, plainsong, and chant, performed with “luxurious perfection.” (The Los Angeles Times) Audiences the world over are transfixed by this GRAMMY award-winning ensemble, unsurpassed for their seamless blend of twelve male voices, ranging from countertenor to bass. Their reverence for the music, commitment to virtuosic performance, and passion for the development and preservation of the choral repertoire has earned them international acclaim.
$44, $36, $22
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