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An American Anthem
Saturday 8:00 pm September 29, 2007
Sunday 2:30 pm September 30, 2007
The season opens with a world premiere: David Amram's symphonic version of Woody Guthrie's This Land Is Your Land, commissioned by the Guthrie Foundation. The program includes Beethoven's heartfelt Pastorale Symphony and the soaring brass of Janácek's Sinfonietta, led by Maestro Polivnick in his sixth appearance on SSV's podium.
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| Conductor: | Paul Polivnick
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Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 6 in F major Pastorale
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David Amram: Symphonic Variations on a Song by Woody Guthrie
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Leos Janácek: Sinfonietta
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Paul Polivnick |
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George Cleve |
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Guillermo Figueroa |
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Violins & Enigmas
Thursday 7:30 pm January 17, 2008
Saturday 8:00 pm January 19, 2008
Sunday 2:30 pm January 20, 2008
Among the most versatile and venerated orchestra musicians of our time, the longtime concertmaster of the Boston Symphony takes up his violin to perform two works with SSV, including one of Mozart's most brilliant violin concertos and Vaughan Williams' idyllic tone poem. The concert closes with the piece that made Elgar's reputation and became one of the 20th century's best-loved works.
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| Conductor: | Joseph Silverstein
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| Soloist(s): | Joseph Silverstein, violin
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Ralph Vaughan Williams: A Lark Ascending
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 5 A major Turkish
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Sir Edward Elgar: Enigma Variations (Variations on an Original Theme)
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Simple Gifts
Saturday 8:00 pm March 15, 2008
Sunday 2:30 pm March 16, 2008
A young conductor presents us a basket of treats. Sara Jobin, the first woman to conduct San Francisco Opera, leads Copland's glowing Americana suite, ending with the Quaker hymn, "Simple Gifts." Two of Strauss' most light-hearted works follow: the witty tale of Till Eulenspiegel, and the waltz-filled Rosenkavalier Suite. SSV principal Tony Clements will shine in Vaughan Williams' virtuosic Tuba Concerto.
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| Soloist(s): | Tony Clements, tuba
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Aaron Copland: Appalachian Spring
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Ralph Vaughan Williams: Tuba Concerto in F minor
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Richard Strauss: Till Eulenspiegels lustige Streiche
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Richard Strauss: Der Rosenkavalier Suite
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Beethoven’s 9th
Thursday 7:30 pm March 27, 2008
Saturday 8:00 pm March 29, 2008
Sunday 2:30 pm March 30, 2008
SPECIAL ADDED PERFORMANCEFRIDAY, MARCH 28TH AT 8:00 PM Best tickets available for this performance.
The hundred-voice Chorale performs with the orchestra in two larger-than-life works. Brahms's meditation on human and divine fate opens, leading into Beethoven's magnificent final symphony with its triumphant choral 'Ode to Joy.' Brazilian born conductor Fabio Mechetti debuts with us in this moving program.
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| Conductor: | Fabio Mechetti
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| Soloist(s): | Barbara Quintiliani, soprano
Gigi Mitchell Velasco, mezzo
Noel Espíritu Velasco, tenor
Scott Bearden, baritone
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Symphony Silicon Valley Chorale (Elena Sharkova – director) |
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Johannes Brahms: Schicksalslied (Song of Destiny)
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Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 in D minor Choral
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Gershwin 1920’s Radio Hour
Thursday 7:30 pm May 8, 2008
Saturday 8:00 pm May 10, 2008
Sunday 2:30 pm May 11, 2008
SPECIAL ADDED PERFORMANCEFRIDAY, MAY 9TH AT 8:00 PM
Best tickets available for this performance.
Be our guest for the live broadcast of a 1920's radio show, complete with KDFC announcer Hoyt Smith and commercials of the era, and featuring Gershwin's two jazz- and blues-infused piano concertos in big band orchestrations. International concert pianist Gwendolyn Mok performs, along with a jazz vocalist in added Gershwin favorites. Great music and great fun.
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| Conductor: | Paul Polivnick
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| Soloist(s): | Gwendolyn Mok, piano
Sarah Uriarte Berry, vocalist
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Radio Announcer Hoyt Smith - KDFC |
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George Gershwin: Selected Gershwin Songs
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George Gershwin: Concerto in F
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George Gershwin: Rhapsody In Blue (Paul Whiteman orchestration)
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plus additional Gershwin standards
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Paul Polivnick |
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'All-Night Vigil'
Saturday 7:30 pm May 17, 2008
Sunday 2:30 pm May 18, 2008
Symphony Silicon Valley Chorale, led by Elena Sharkova, will present Sergei Rachmaninoff's a capella masterpiece 'All-Night Vigil, 'also known as Vespers, in the original Russian.
This is a very special work by the great Russian master that is a real test of a choir's strength. Fresh from their success singing with the Symphony in Beethoven's Symphony No. 9, the Chorale caps its season with these performances. Don't miss this rare presentation of the full Vespers.
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| Conductor: | Elena Sharkova
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Holy Cross Church, Santa Cruz on May 17th
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Santa Clara Mission on May 18th
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Beyond the Score® Classical Music Exposed - The Rite of Spring
Saturday 8:00 pm June 7, 2008
Sunday 2:30 pm June 8, 2008
Beyond the Score® is ideal not only for classical music aficionados, but also for newcomers who want the excitement of a fresh, multi-media concert format. The first half of the concert uses an actor and narrator, rich visual images, and musical illustrations by the orchestra, all to explore the creative context of Stravinsky's revolutionary The Rite of Spring. After intermission, the orchestra performs the full work for listeners who can now bring a fresh and lively understanding to this musical experience. Beyond the Score® adds depth and theatricality to the concert experience, but keeps the music intact.
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Igor Stravinsky: The Rite of Spring
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Martin West |
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