| 05/08/10 |
Symphony in the Gardens
Dixon Gallery and Gardens
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| 05/01/10 |
Beethoven's Eroica
Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
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| 04/24/10 |
Kings and Queens of Soul: A Tribute
Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra
at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
April 24, 2010
Beale Street divas Joyce Cobb, Susan Marshall and Reba Russell join the Memphis Symphony Orchestra in a tribute to the lady legends of Stax Records. Ellis Hall, a protege of Ray Charles, pays homage to the late great Isaac Hayes and Ray Charles for a symbolic celebration of the kings and queens of Soul.
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04/10/10- 04/11/10 |
Mozart's Requiem
Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra
at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
April 10-April 11, 2010
The Memphis Symphony Orchestra unveils the mystery of Mozart's emotionally stirring Requiem, given in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Guest vocalists will include Kelley Nassief,soprano; Mary Phillips, mezzo-soprano; Randal Rushing,tenor and Andrew Wentzel, baritone. The MSO will be joined by the Memphis Symphony Chorus and the Central High School Concert Singers.
The Saturday performance will be held at the Cannon Center for the Performing Arts.
The Sunday performance...
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| 03/26/10 |
Mendelssohn's Octet
Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center
Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra
at Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center
March 26, 2010
The Memphis Symphony Orchestra explores the breadth of creativity presented in chamber music repertoire with this concert featuring Mendelssohn's Octet, Mozart's Serenade No. 11 for Winds and Shostakovich's Prelude & Scherzo for String Octet.
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| 03/23/10 |
Chamber Music at Playhouse on the Square
Playhouse on the Square
Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra
at Playhouse on the Square
March 23, 2010
Intimate chamber music at the NEW Playhouse on the Square located at the corner of Union Avenue & Cooper Street in Midtown Memphis! Memphis Symphony Orchestra musicians continue to explore the breadth of creativity presented in chamber music repertoire in this concert featuring Mendelssohn's Octet. PROGRAM: SHOSTAKOVICH Prelude & Scherzo for String Octet MOZART Serenade No. 11 for Winds in E-flat major MENDELSSOHN String Octet in E-flat major
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| 03/04/10 |
Opus One @ One Commerce Square
One Commerce Square
Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra
at One Commerce Square
March 4, 2010
The Memphis Symphony Orchestra launches their much anticipated unconducted orchestra series Opus One. It's an evening of firsts! Beethoven's First Symphony and Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No.1 are only half the fun. Afterwards, grab a drink or hit the dance floor to the smooth sound of the MSO Big Band. Instructors from the Fred Astaire Dance Studio will be on hand for demonstrations. See the Memphis Symphony in a new light. Opus One. There's a first time for everything!
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| 02/28/10 |
Christine Brewer Sings Wagner
Germantown Performing Arts Centre
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| 02/16/10 |
Chamber Music at Playhouse on the Square
Playhouse on the Square
Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra
at Playhouse on the Square
February 16, 2010
Intimate chamber music at the all-new Playhouse on the Square located in Midtown Memphis. This concert features the talented musicians of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra performing a rich array of chamber music including Beethoven's Sextet for strings - a rare treat! PROGRAM: HEITOR VILLA-LOBOS Duo for Oboe and Bassoon, W. 535 POULENC Sonata for Trumpet, Horn and Trombone BRAHMS Quartet No. 1 in C minor MOZART Flute Quartet in D major BEETHOVEN Sextet in E Major
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| 02/12/10 |
Beethoven's Sextet
Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center
Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra
at Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center
February 12, 2010
This concert features accomplished musicians of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra performing a rich array of chamber music, including Beethoven's Sextet, a rare treat. Other works on the program include Mozart's Flute Quartet in D Major, Prokofiev's Quintet, and Poulenc's Sonata for Trumpet, Horn and Trombone.
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02/06/10- 02/07/10 |
Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2
Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra
at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
February 6-February 7, 2010
Music director candidate Thomas Wilkins conducts the Memphis Symphony Orchestra through a program of works by Chabrier, Dvorak and Rachmaninoff. Guest pianist Kirill Gerstein performs Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2, evoking images of Russia's barren countryside awakening into spring.
The Saturday performance will be held at the Cannon Center for the Performing Arts.
The Sunday performance will be held at the Germantown Performing Arts Centre.
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01/16/10- 01/17/10 |
Moody Conducts Mozart
Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra
at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
January 16-January 17, 2010
Music director candidate Robert Moody takes you on a musical tour from the courts of Salzburg to the icy fjords of Finland in this concert of audience favorites, featuring Mozart's Symphony No. 35 "Haffner". Guest violinist Karen Gomyo performs Sibelius' Violin Concerto.
The Saturday performance will be held at the Cannon Center for the Performing Arts.
The Sunday performance will be held at the Germantown Performing Arts Centre.
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| 12/11/09 |
Orphanos Messiah
Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra
at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
December 11, 2009
Handel's Messiah was originally conceived as a fundraising vehicle for London orphanages. Memphis-based Orphanos Foundation, in conjunction with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra, continues this tradition by presenting a benefit concert performance featuring four guest soloists. They are Ann Monoyios, soprano;Barbara Rearick, mezzo-soprano; Randal Rushing, tenor, and Sidney Outlaw, baritone.
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| 12/05/09 |
Home for the Holidays
Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra
at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
December 5, 2009
Kick off the holiday season with this Pops Series concert, conducted by Memphis Symphony music director candidate Alastair Willis. Come sing along with the Memphis Symphony Chorus as they perform some of your favorite holiday classics. Guest soloist for the evening is Lisa Vroman,soprano.
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11/21/09- 11/22/09 |
Beethoven's Fifth Symphony
Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra
at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
November 21-November 22, 2009
MSO music director candidate Mei-Ann Chen conducts this Grand Series concert, featuring guest cellist Julie Albers who will perform Dvorak's Cello Concerto. In this program, you will feel the driving energy, emotion and spirit that feed the passion embodied in other great symphonic works by J. Adams and Beethoven.
This concert will take place in two different venues: Saturday's performance will be held at the Cannon Center for the Performing Arts. Sunday's performance...
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| 11/06/09 |
In Other Words
Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center
Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra
at Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center
November 6, 2009
MSO music director candidate Thomas Wilkins conducts a musical program that takes a glimpse at recent composers who looked back to either reference or synthesize the styles of earlier masters. Works by Beethoven, Stravinsky and Haydn are performed at this Paul & Linnea Bert "Fridays on the Town" concert.
The featured repertoire includes Beethoven's Prometheus Overture; Stravinsky's Ragtime and Suite #1 for Small Orchestra, and Haydn's Symphony No. 100...
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| 10/17/09 |
Brahms' First Symphony
Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra
at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
October 17, 2009
At this concert, celebrate the scope of orchestral possibility--from the scintillating, other worldly sounds of Higdon, to the sublime, romantic colors of Mahler, to the dark, dramatic power of Brahms. MSO music director candidate Alastair Willis is guest conductor of this Grand Series concert, featuring mezzo-soprano Marietta Simpson.
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| 10/03/09 |
Music as Muse: An Artist's Inspiration
Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra
at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
October 3, 2009
Avg. Event Rating (5.0 Stars):
Memphis filmmaker Craig Brewer joins the Memphis Symphony Orchestra to showcase some of the great orchestral works that have shaped his artistic vision and continue to provide him with inspiration. Guest conductor is Carolyn Kuan.
MSO cellist Jonathan Kirkscey, who has worked with Craig Brewer on his movies, will perform composer Shostakovich's Cello Concerto No. 1.
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| 09/25/09 |
Simple Symphonies
Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center
Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra
at Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center
September 25, 2009
Maestro David Loebel opens the Paul and Linnea Bert Fridays on the Town Series with a selection of works epitomizing the simplicity, charm and artistry so delightfully characteristic of the chamber orchestra.
Featured works will include Bach's Sinfonia in B-flat, Britten's Simple Symphony and Haydn's Symphony No. 87.
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| 09/13/09 |
From the Heart to the Soul Community Concert
The LeMoyne-Owen College Front Lawn
Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra
at The LeMoyne-Owen College Front Lawn
September 13, 2009
The community is invited to enjoy an evening of entertainment when LeMoyne-Owen College presents "From the Heart to the Soul," a free outdoor community concert featuring the Memphis Symphony Orchestra. It will be held in front of Brownlee Hall on the lawn at 807 Walker Avenue. The public is invited to bring a blanket and picnic basket to relax and enjoy the performance.
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09/12/09- 11/14/09 |
Memphis Symphony Orchestra Library Concert Series
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra
at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
September 12-November 14, 2009
The Memphis Symphony Orchestra is presenting a series of free public concerts this fall at seven area libraries so that families with children can learn more about and enjoy classical music. Each concert, offered on Saturdays at 11 a.m., will feature small and large MSO ensembles representing one of four different sections of the orchestra - strings, brass, woodwind and percussion. Each ensemble will perform at one of the seven libraries on the following dates September 12, October 24, and...
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| 09/06/09 |
Bach at Idlewild
Idlewild Presbyterian Church
Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra
at Idlewild Presbyterian Church
September 6, 2009
Sundays with the Symphony series begin with an homage to the supreme master of counterpoint. Step "Bach" in time in the Old World sanctuary of Idlewild Presbyterian Church, featuring works for organ, chorus and orchestra. Guest conductor is Robert Moody.
Among the featured works will be Bach's Cantata No. 32 "Beloved Jesus, My Desire" and Cantata No. 31 "The Heavens Laugh, the Earth Rejoices". Guest artists include Kristen Lensch and Jimmy...
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| 05/16/09 |
Symphony in the Gardens
Dixon Gallery and Gardens
Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra
at Dixon Gallery and Gardens
May 16, 2009
MSO SPECIAL EVENT Bring the family for this Memphis tradition celebrating the arrival of warm weather. Light and familiar classics are the perfect accompaniment to your picnic. Compete for the best picnic spread.
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| 05/09/09 |
DAVID'S ADIEU: MAHLER 9
Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra
at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
May 9, 2009
David Loebel, conductor
MAHLER Symphony No. 9 in D Major
There is not other masterwork that would be as fitting for a fond farewell as Mahler's mighty 9th symphony.
Sunday subscribers will also be invited to join Saturday subscribers for this wonderful and reflective evening of Loebel's tenure with The MSO.
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| 04/18/09 |
THE CREATION
Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra
at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
April 18, 2009
FIRST TENNESSEE MASTERWORKS SERIES
David Loebel, conductor Janice Chandler-Eteme, soprano Richard Clement, tenor Richard Zeller, baritone Memphis Symphony Chorus, Dr. Lawrence Edwards, artistic director
HAYDN The Creation
Perfect for the spring season Haydn's The Creation will be a premiere for the Memphis Symphony Orchestra. Haydn expressed that it took much prayer to compose and finish what is considered one of his greatest works. The MSO invites three...
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| 03/27/09 |
Peasants and Kings
Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra
March 27, 2009
BELA BARTOK Rumanian Folk Dances
SERGEI PROKOFIEV Overture on Jewish Themes, Op. 34 ANTONIN DVORAK Serenade in E Major for String Orchestra, Op. 22 MOZART Piano Concerto No. 26 in D Major, K. 537 ("Coronation")
conducted by David Loebel and featured on piano Anna Polonsky
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| 03/21/09 |
CELTIC SOUL
Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra
at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
March 21, 2009
MSO POPS SERIES
James Feddeck, conductor Eileen Ivers, fiddle This St. Patrick's Day season feel the poser and the Irish soulf Eileen Ivers. Best know as the fiery fiddler for Riverdance, Ivers now melds her Celtic roots into a dynamic fusion of world music. You may find it hard to sit down.
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03/14/09- 03/15/09 |
BRAHMS 4 AND AWADAGIN
Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra
at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
March 14-March 15, 2009
FIRST TENNESSEE MASTERWORKS SERIES
David Loebel, conductor Awadagin Pratt, piano
JOEL HOFFMAN New Work for Piano and Orchestra (WORLD PREMIERE) BRAHMS Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98
Noted internationally for his unique concert style, Awadagin Pratt will perform a world premiere work written especially for him by American composer Joel Hoffman. The Naumburg International Piano Competition and Avery Fisher Career Grant winner is acclaimed for his musical...
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| 02/15/09 |
15th Annual MLK Tribute
Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
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| 02/14/09 |
UNFORGETTABLE: The Music of Nat King Cole with John Pizzarelli
Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra
at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
February 14, 2009
MSO POPS SERIES
Rudi Schlegel, conductor John Pizzarelli, vocalist Make this Valentine's night special by spending time with the one you love and the MSO. Singing the songs of the legendary Nat King Cole, John Pizzarelli is among the leading contemporary interpreters of the great American songbook. He brings to the evening his signature style and brilliant guitar playing.
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02/07/09- 02/08/09 |
Triumphant Trumpet
Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra
at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
February 7-February 8, 2009
FIRST TENNESSEE MASTERWORKS SERIES
Edwin Outwater, guest conductor Scott Moore, trumpet
TCHAIKOVSKY Romeo and Juliet Overture - Fantasy
ERIC EWAZEN/NORRIS Trumpet Concerto
SIBELIUS Symphony No. 1 in E minor, Op. 39
The MSO brings in the top brass as Scott Moore, principal trumpet deftly handles Eric Ewazen's Trumpet Concerto. Be swept away by the Tchaikovsky favorite Romeo and Juliet and Sibelius' Tchaikovsky-influenced Symphony No. 1.
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| 01/30/09 |
ALL ABOUT MOZART
Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra
January 30, 2009
PAUL AND LINNEA BERT CHAMBER SERIES David Loebel, conductor Susanna Perry Gilmore, violin Jennifer Puckett, viola STRAVINSKY Eight Instrumental Miniatures MOZART Sinfonia concertante in E-flat Major, K. 364 (320d) STRAVINSKY Octet MOZART Symphony No. 33 in B-flat Major, K. 319
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| 01/17/09 |
DON JUAN & DVORAK
Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra
at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
January 17, 2009
FIRST TENNESEE MASTERWORKS SERIES
David Loebel, conductor Barry Douglas, piano
MOZART Don Giovanni Overture K. 527
STRAUSS Don Juan, Op. 20
STRAUSS Burleske in D minor for Piano and Orchestra
DVORAK Symphony No. 7 in D Minor, Op. 70 Irish pianist Barry Douglas plays Strauss in a Don Juan-themed concert with the MSO. The first non-Russiona Gold Medal winner in the Tachaikovsky International Piano Competition since Van...
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| 01/10/09 |
Elvis Birthday Pops
Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra
at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
January 10, 2009
MSO POPS SERIES
James Feddeck, conductor Elvis, on screen Terry Mike Jeffrey, vocalist The Imperials, vocals 2008 Elvis Tribute Artist contest winner IF you have come to this concert before, you haven't seen anything yet! This year Elvis on the big screen joins Terry Mike Jeffrey, The Imperials and more. Hear the power of the MSO behind all the great hits you know and love. A fun time will be had by all.
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| 12/06/08 |
Home for the Holidays
Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra
at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
December 6, 2008
MSO POPS SERIES - Jason Howland, conductor The family treat that kicks off the holiday season will feature guest conductor Jason Howland. Complete with sing along. Bring in the holidays with this Memphis concert tradition.
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11/22/08- 11/23/08 |
Themes for a Piano
Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra
at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
November 22-November 23, 2008
FIRST TENNESSEE MASTERWORKS SERIES
David Loebel, conductor Jonathan Biss, piano
COPLAND Orchestral Variations MOZART Piano Concerto No. 22 in E-flat Major, K 482
MUSSORGSKY/GORCHAKOV Pictures at an Exhibition
This program presents one of Mozart's great but not frequently played piano concerti and orchestrations of the paano works of Copland and Mussorgsky. Our concert's pianist, Jonathan Biss, has won many awards including the...
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| 11/15/08 |
"FOR ELLA" with PATTI AUSTIN
Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra
at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
November 15, 2008
MSO POPS SERIES Steven Reinecke, conductor Patti Austin, vocalist Take the "A" train to a night with 2008 Grammy-Award winning songstress, Patti Austin as she brings Ella Fitzgerald favorites to life. God-daughter of Quincy Jones and known for her hit ballads with James Ingram, Austin has been a standard on the jazz and pop music scenes. Steven Reinecke conducts the orchestra with big band and Harlem Renaissance favorites.
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| 11/07/08 |
A Trip Across the Pond
Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra
November 7, 2008
PAUL AND LINNEA BERT CHAMBER SERIES David Loebel, conductor Michael Detroit, narrator Ann Marie Hall, narrator PETER MAXWELL DAVIES Ojai Festival Overture WALTON Facade HAYDN Symphony No. 104 in D Major ("London")
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10/18/08- 10/19/08 |
Heartbeats and Rachmaninoff
Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra
at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
October 18-October 19, 2008
FIRST TENNESSEE MASTERWORKS SERIES
David Loebel, conductor Colin Currie, percussion
JAMES MACMILLAN Veni, veni Emannuel
RACHMANINOFF Symphony No. 2 in E minor, Op. 27
Feel the rhythm as brilliant percussionist Colin Currie explores a range of percussive sound in James MacMillan's spiritual work. Feel the power as the MSO performs Rachmaninoff's most familiar symphony.
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| 10/03/08 |
Young Turks: Great Music from Youthful Great Masters
Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra
October 3, 2008
Friday 3 October 2008 at 8 pm Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary's School
David Loebel, conductor Andrew Von Oeyen, piano MOZART Divertimento in D Major, K 131
MENDELSSOHN Piano Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 25
BIZET Symphony No. 1 in C
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09/20/08- 09/21/08 |
David's Perfect Ten
Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra
at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
September 20-September 21, 2008
David Loebel, conductor Nadja Salerno Sonneberg, violin BERLIOZ Roman Carnival Overture STRAVINSKY Petrouchka(1947 version) PIAZZOLLA Las Cuarto Estaciones Portenas (The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires) RAVEL Bolero World-renowned violinist Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg performs Piazzolla's Vivaldi-and-tango infused work in a program that reflects David Loebel's decade of music here in Memphis. Roman Carnival Overture has been the signature music for his weekly radio show on WKNO,...
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| 09/14/08 |
From the Heart to the Soul
The LeMoyne-Owen College Front Lawn
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| 08/16/08 |
Elvis: From Broadway to Memphis with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra
Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra
at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
August 16, 2008
An all new show that any music fan will enjoy. The show is an exciting celebration of Elvis music with Leah Hocking, from the Broadway cast of All Shook Up and Austin Miller, television and Broadway star. Through the power of technology, the show will also star video of Elvis Presley in some of his best performances ever, accompanied by live music on stage during segments of the show. All will be accompanied by the Memphis Symphony Orchestra. Also included in the show will be rockabilly...
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| 06/24/08 |
The Wizard of Oz with Orchestra
Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra
at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
June 24, 2008
MSO Pops Series 6:30 p.m. Saturday, 27 September 2008
David Loebel, conductor
Follow the yellow brick road and David Loebel as he conducts in front of the movie on the big screen. Be transported to Oz and meet the Scarcrow, The Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion, the Wicked Witch of the West (Oh my) and the Wizard with live music by the MSO.
Note: Early family-friendly concert time.
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| 06/24/08 |
MSO FAMILY DAY
Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
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| 06/24/08 |
CLASSICAL CHRISTMAS
First Congregational Church
Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra
at First Congregational Church
June 24, 2008
PAUL AND LINNEA BERT CHAMBER SERIES
David Loebel, conductor HANDEL Judas Maccabaeus Overture FAURE Masques et Bergamasques, Op. 112
ROBERT PATTERSON
Five Christmastide Settings (World Premiere) RESPIGHI Ancient Airs and Dances, Set III HANDEL Water Music Suite No. 2 in D Major
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| 05/10/08 |
Symphony in the Gardens
Dixon Gallery and Gardens
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05/03/08- 05/04/08 |
Copland and Ehnes
Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra
at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
May 3-May 4, 2008
The MSO will perform a new American work by composer Joan Tower "Made in America" and Copland's "Appalachian Spring." Violinst James Ehnes is the guest soloist and he will perform Elgar's Violin Conerto, considered one of the most challenging violin concertos.
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05/02/08- 05/03/08 |
Copeland and Ehnes
Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra
May 2-May 3, 2008
The Saturday concert will be at the Cannon Center while the next day's concert will be at the Symphony's Sunday home, Germantown Performing Arts Centre, at 1801 Exeter Road. Violinist James Ehnes performs Elgar's Violin Concerto which is considered one of the most challenging in the repertoire. In addition, the MSO will perform a new American work by composer Joan Tower. The First Tennessee Masterworks concert is sponsored by Scott and Carolyn Heppel in memory of Joe Parker.
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| 04/26/08 |
Amy Grant
Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
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| 04/12/08 |
Berlioz Requiem
Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra
at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
April 12, 2008
Berlioz's larger than life sonic spectacular is the pinnacle of the Masterworks series. Experience four spatially separated brass choirs with large orchestra and big chorus - over 230 performer on stage. It was meant to be heard live in an accoustically great hall like the Cannon Center. Mighty and moving
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| 03/30/08 |
Caribbean Cool Steel
Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra
at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
March 30, 2008
"Caribbean Cool Steel" features guest artists the Caribbean Sound. The music of Caribbean Sound is grounded in classical and jazz traditions combined with years of cultural research of Caribbean rhythms.This ensemble crosses cultural barriers to bring out the various influences from around the world that came together to create the steel pan. Some past performances have been with the Florida International Festival in Daytona Beach, the University of Florida Center for the Performing Arts, Ruth...
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| 02/29/08 |
PAUL AND LINNEA BERT CHAMBER SERIES: PARK AND MOZART
First Congregational Church
Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra
at First Congregational Church
February 29, 2008
Key Performers:
David Loebel, conductor
Susie Park, violin
Program:
JOHN HARBISON - The Most Often Used Chords
PROKOFIEV - Violin Concerto No. 2
MOZART - Symphony No. 39
The Washington Post calls her "prodigiously talented." Winner and finalist of many international competitions, Susie Park is the newest member of the wildly popular Eroica Trio.
The simplicity of Prokofiev's concerto will be...
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| 02/24/08 |
The 14th Annual MLK Tribute
Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra
at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
February 24, 2008
Featuring:
Central High School Chorus, Gaylon Robinson, director
Rev. Kenneth S. Robinson, narrator
David Loebel, conductor
Program:
JOSEPH SCHWANTNER - New Morning for the World BEETHOVEN - Overture to Egmont, Opus 84
MOZART- Requiem, K. 626
BRAHMS - Ein Deutches, Requiem, Opus 45
ARR. MACK WILBERG - Come Thou Font of Every Blessing
ARR. JAMES RICHENS - Lift Every Voice
A not-to-be-missed annual event...
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| 02/16/08 |
Mancini and Moonlight
Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
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| 02/10/08 |
Best's Bass and Joey's Oboe
Germantown Performing Arts Centre
Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra
at Germantown Performing Arts Centre
February 10, 2008
Memphis Symphony Orchestra's own Scott Best and Joey Salvalaggio bring their considerable talent to the stage. Come hear the orchestra as it rocks and rolls with The Nevill Feast by Grammy Award- and Pulitzer Prize- winning composer, Christopher Rouse. Pure passion.
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| 02/09/08 |
Best's Bass and Joey's Oboe
Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra
at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
February 9, 2008
Memphis Symphony Orchestra's own Scott Best and Joey Salvalaggio bring their considerable talent to the stage. Come hear the orchestra as it rocks and rolls with The Nevill Feast by Grammy Award- and Pulitzer Prize- winning composer, Christopher Rouse. Pure passion.
There is a second show on February 10th at Germantown Performing Arts Centre at 2:30 pm
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01/19/08- 01/20/08 |
BRUCKNER 7
Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra
at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
January 19-January 20, 2008
MOZART Piano Concerto No. 15, K.450
BRUCKNER Symphony No. 7
Come hear the works of two Austrian composers. Mozart's Piano Concerto, played by internationally acclaimed pianist John O'Conor, provides a light charming contrast to Bruckner's heaven-storming grandeur. A full spectrum of emotion
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| 01/13/08 |
Tubby the Tuba
Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra
at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
January 13, 2008
Sunday, January 13 at 2:30pm at the Cannon Center
The story of Tubby the Tuba, the orchestra misfit, searches for his own melody in this classic musical tale. Pre-concert activities begin in the lobby at 1:15 with hands-on crafts, games and stories led by the Children's Museum of Memphis.
Dr. Charles Schulz, tuba
Steven Aiken, narrator
James Feddeck, conductor
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| 01/05/08 |
Elvis Birthday Pops
Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra
at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
January 5, 2008
Celebrate 2008 when the Memphis Symphony Orchestra and Terry Mike Jeffrey turn back the clock with music by Elvis. Elvis' TCB Band original members James Burton, Ronnie Tutt and Glen G. Hardin will also share the MSO stage. A royal treat to hear the music by the King of Rock n Roll in the town he loved so much. Rocking good time....
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