2008-09 Season Dates!!
admin April 22nd, 2008
The Akron Symphony is proud to announce dates for the 2008-2009 season. The new season offers a musical medley of musical experiences, from Tchaikovsky to Mozart to Beethoven and beyond. With something for everyone, the season includes a variety of programming such as a Classical celebration of Abraham Lincoln’s 200th Birthday; a swinging Pops performance of Frank Sinatra’s hit songs; and an out of this world musical Odyssey featuring the music and myth of the Star Wars film saga. Look here and in your mailbox for more details. In the meantime, here’s what the Akron Beacon Journal had to say about the new season.
Also, new subscribers can save up to 50% when they purchase either a Classic, Odyssey, or Pops series subscription. Call 330-535-8131 and reserve your seats today!
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CLASSIC SERIES
7 CONCERTS
Tchaikovsky 4th
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Stefan Jackiw, violin
BARBER - Overture to School for Scandal
SIBELIUS - Violin Concerto
TCHAIKOVSKY - Symphony No. 4
Beethoven and Bohemia
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Orli Shaham, piano
BARTOK - Dance Suite
BEETHOVEN - Piano Concerto No. 2
DVORAK – Symphony No. 6
Mozart Times Two
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Orion Weiss, Anna Polonsky, duo pianists
MOZART - Overture to Abduction from the Seraglio
MOZART - Concerto for Two Pianos
ZEMLINSKY - The Mermaid
STRAUSS - Till Eulenspiegel
Bernstein and Mahler
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Diana Tash, mezzo-soprano
BERNSTEIN - Symphony No. 1 (Jeremiah)
MAHLER - Symphony No. 1
A Lincoln Portrait
Lincoln’s 200th Birthday
Thursday, February 12, 2009 – 7:30 p.m.
Akron Symphony Chorus; Hugh Floyd, chorus director
Lindsay Kesselman, soprano
Timothy Jones, baritone
James Westwater, photo-choreographer
UNGAR - Ashokan Farewell
GLASS - CIVIL warS: Two Intermezzos
COPLAND - Lincoln Portrait
IVES - Decoration Day
VAUGHAN WILLIAMS - Dona Nobis Pacem
Beethoven 7th
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Daniel Hege, guest conductor
BERLIOZ - Rob Roy
DAUGHERTY - Red Cape Tango
FALLA - Suite from The 3-Cornered Hat
BEETHOVEN - Symphony No. 7
Brahms Requiem
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Akron Symphony Chorus; Hugh Floyd, chorus director
BRAHMS - A German Requiem
POPS - NEW SERIES
3 CONCERTS
Romantic Journey – The Broadway Concert
Friday, October 3, 2008
Akron Civic Theatre
Starring Brent Barrett and Patty Goble
Broadway’s greatest love songs performed by two of Broadway’s brightest stars. Includes songs from: Chicago, West Side Story, Guys and Dolls, South Pacific, Oklahoma, My Fair Lady, 42nd Street, and many more!
Holiday Pops
Thursday, December 18, 2008 – 7:30 p.m.
Carl Topilow, guest conductor
Akron Symphony Chorus; Hugh Floyd, chorus master
Carl Topilow and his red clarinet are back by popular demand for more holiday favorites.
Simply Sinatra with Steve Lippia
Saturday, February 14, 2009 – Valentine’s Day
Experience the art of romance in this special Valentine’s concert featuring Steve Lippia performing classic songs in the style of Frank Sinatra.
ODYSSEY
2 CONCERTS
Star Wars: Music and Myth
Sunday, October 26, 2008 - 3:00 p.m.
Christopher James Lees, conductor
This intergalactic musical voyage will travel at light speed spanning all six episodes of the Epic Saga while illuminating the diverse mythology behind the cinematic characters. Connecting this vast universe is the music of Academy Award-winning composer John Williams.
Fiddle Madness
Sunday, March 29, 2009 - 3:00 p.m.
Christopher James Lees, conductor
For nearly 500 years, the modern violin has been a voice for nobles, peasants, gypsies, and children alike in all parts of the world. how the Suzuki method has changed ordinary children into superstar virtuosi, how jazz and kelzmer are tied together through this universal instrument, and allow yourself to catch the fever of Fiddle Madness!
SPECIAL EVENTS
Akron Symphony Chorus Concert
Sunday, November 2, 2008 - 2:00 p.m.
St. Bernard Catholic Church, Akron
Hugh Floyd, chorus director
Messiah
Friday, December 5, 2008 – Akron, 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 6, 2008 – Wadsworth, 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 7, 2008 – Bath, 3:00 p.m.
Hugh Floyd, conductor
Akron Symphony Chamber Choir
Gospel Meets Symphony
Saturday, February 7, 2009 - 7:30 p.m.
16th Anniversary Concert
