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“FALL CONCERT”
Saturday, November 5, 2011 - 7:30 PM
Alumnae Hall
“Symphonic Treasures”
Joseph Gehring, conductor
Giuseppe Verdi - Overture to “La Forza Del Destino” (1862)
Edgar Elgar - Concert Overture “Cockaigne”, op. 40 (1900-01)
Bruce Broughton - Tuba Concerto no. 3, op. 26 (1978)
Tyler Schwirian, tuba
Antonin Dvořák - Symphony No. 8 in G-major, op. 88 (1889)
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Join us in welcoming Maestro Joseph Gehring to the podium as Music Director for the 2011-2012 season in this thrilling opening concert. Beginning with Verdi's dramatic Overture to “La Forza Del Destino”, the orchestra will also feature the young upcoming artist Tyler Schwirian performing the charming and witty Tuba Concerto by Bruce Broughton. Dvořák's popular Symphony No. 8 completes the program with its joyous and exuberant melodies, sure to become a favorite of all.
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“CHRISTMAS CONCERT”
Sunday, December 4, 2011 - 3:00 PM
Alumnae Hall
Joseph Gehring, conductor
Linda McKechnie - Three Pieces for Piano and Orchestra
Trepak with Deck the Halls
Troika with Go Tell It On the Mountain/He Is Born
Messiah Medley
Stephen Campitelli, piano
Howard Blake - The Snowman, op. 323 (1983)
Zachary Powell, boy soprano
Richard Mrosky, narrator
Leroy Anderson - A Christmas Festival
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The Christmas classic The Snowman comes to life, complete with narrator (Richard Mrosky), boy soprano (Zachary Powell) and orchestra, along with the original 1982 animated adventure projected on stage for all to enjoy. Our holiday concert also features pianist Steven Campitelli in a delightful setting of famous classical pieces intertwined with holiday favorites. The concert ends with an entertaining sing-along with Leroy Anderson's A Christmas Festival. A festive concert for the whole family!
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Next Event: “YOUTH CONCERT”
Sunday, February 12, 2012 - 3:00 PM
Alumnae Hall
“Green Eggs and Ham”
Joseph Gehring, conductor
Louis Clark - Hooked On Classics (1981)
Rob Kapilow - Green Eggs and Ham (1992)
Barbara Harris Kovacs, soprano
Zachary Powell, boy soprano
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The Dr. Seuss classic Green Eggs and Ham like you’ve never heard it before! Bring your own copy of the book and follow along as the orchestra sets this colorful tale to music, with help from soprano Barbara Harris Kovacs and “Sam-I-am” played by Zachary Powell. The concert begins with a classic "name-that-tune" as we test your knowledge of famous classical themes as the orchestra performs the popular Hooked on Classics.
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“CHAMBER CONCERT”
Friday, March 16, 2012 - 7:30 PM
Villa Maria, Memorial Hall
Immaculata Symphony Musicians present chamber music
masterpieces from the Classical and Romantic repertory.
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“SPRING CONCERT”
Saturday, April 21, 2012 - 7:30 PM
Alumnae Hall
“Modern Masterworks”
Joseph Gehring, conductor
Dmitri Shostakovich - Festive Overture (1954)
Anatoli Liadov - Kikimora, Op.63 (1909)
Michael Daugherty - Flamingo (1991)
Donna Bohn, tambourine
Ralph Sorrentino, tambourine
Igor Stravinsky - Firebird Suite (1919 version)
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The Immaculata Symphony features 20th century Russian composers Shostakovich, Liadov, and Stravinsky as they take us on a musical journey from the celebratory Festive Overture, to the mysterious Kikimora, and then finally to the epic Firebird Suite. A quick detour along the way features Immaculata music faculty Dr. Donna Bohn and Mr. Ralph Sorrentino in a raucous duet for tambourines and orchestra. A truly unique program you do not want to miss!
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