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Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
A Tribute To Elvis With Kraig Parker
Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 8 p.m.
Elvis Lives
You've seen him in the heat of summer at Concerts In The Garden
– now, by popular demand, catch him in the cool of the Hall! Hailed as one of
the best impersonators in the business, Kraig Parker has the look, voice, moves
and style of the King. This exciting show in Bass Performance Hall will have
you all shook up! Tickets are $18 - $75 and are available ONLY to subscribers
until August 31.
For additional information, contact:
Trish Ciaravino, FWSO Press and Publications Manager,
817-665-6500, ext. 127, or email her at:
tciaravino@fwsymphony.org
or log on to: www.fwsymphony.org
FWSO Season Concert Schedule
AMERICAN AIRLINES SYMPHONIC SERIES
Concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. Friday, 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday.
On Casual Chic Fridays enjoy 30-minutes of free entertainment in the
lobby starting at 6:45 p.m., special cocktails, lower subscription
prices and slightly abbreviated programming so concerts end around
9 p.m. and you're free to enjoy the rest of the night on the town.
February 27, 28 & March 1, 2009
A TOUR DE FORCE
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
Jean Claude Casadesus, Conductor
BERLIOZ Roman Carnival Overture, Op. 9 (PC)
BIZET Selections from L'Arlésienne* (PC)
SAINT-SAENS Symphony No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 78, "Organ Symphony" (PC)
Based on material from the opera Benvenuto Cellini , Berlioz'
brilliant Roman Carnival Overture features a famous solo for the
French horn. Saint-Saëns' melodic "Organ" Symphony, his best-known
work, shows off the superb acoustics of Bass Performance Hall.
March 20, 21 & 22, 2009
SHOSTAKOVICH TENTH
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
Miguel Harth-Bedoya, Conductor
Karen Basrak, Cello
DIEGO LUZURIAGA Responsorio*
D'ALBERT Cello Concerto in C Major, Op. 20
SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 10 in E Minor, Op. 93 (PC)
The driving rhythms of Luzuriaga's Responsorio are inspired by the
folk music of his native Ecuador. Then FWSO Principal Cellist Karen
Basrak takes center stage to perform D'Albert's poetic concerto. One
of Shostakovich's most acclaimed works, the Tenth Symphony was a
personal triumph for the composer and is considered a tour de force
for the orchestra.
Hanan Alattar
SONGS OF ETERNITY
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
Miguel Harth-Bedoya, Conductor
Hanan Alattar, Soprano
BEHZAD RANJBARAN Awakening*
BEHZAD RANJBARAN Songs of Eternity (PC)
TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 4 in F Minor, Op. 36 (PC)
Hailed as "a master of the orchestra" by the Dallas Morning News,
Behzad Ranjbaran is known for his rich orchestration balanced by
delicate beauty. Our tribute begins with the lovely Awakening for
string orchestra. The enchanting Songs of Eternity will be performed
by Hanan Alattar, whose soaring voice received rave reviews locally
in the title role of Rusalka in 2005. Tchaikovsky's emotional
Fourth Symphony takes us from the gloom of melancholy to
life-affirming energy.
May 15, 16 & 17, 2009
WEST SIDE STORY: SYMPHONIC DANCES
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
Miguel Harth-Bedoya, Conductor
Augustin Hadelich, Violin
MEJÍA Pequeña Suite*
PAGANINI Violin Concerto No. 1 in D Major, Op. 6 (PC)
BERNSTEIN Symphonic Dances from West Side Story
TURINA Danzas fantásticas, Op. 22
Paganini's First Violin Concerto, a dazzling display in technical
prowess, features Augustin Hadelich, who last performed with the
FWSO at Carnegie Hall. Mejía's Pequeña Suite features two popular
Chilean dances, Bambuco and Cumbia. Bernstein's selection of Symphonic
Dances from the Broadway hit West Side Story beautifully depict
this modern day Romeo and Juliet. Turina's lively Danzas fantásticas
draws deeply from the musical traditions of Spain.
(PC): Most symphonic concerts include at least one work designated as
"People's Choice," chosen by our patrons through an audience survey.
* These works will not be performed during Casual Chic Friday concerts. Instead,
enjoy 30 minutes of free entertainment in the main lobby starting at 6:45 p.m.
STAR-TELEGRAM POPS SERIES
Concerts begin at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday
February 13, 14 & 15, 2009
AN AFFAIR OF THE HEART
Music and Romance
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
Steven Reineke, Conductor
Jessica Handy, Vocalist
Mike Eldred, Vocalist
Treat your sweetheart to a romantic evening and a very special Valentine's
performance inside gorgeous Bass Performance Hall. Enjoy beautiful love
songs, Broadway classics, favorite movie themes and much more!
April 3, 4 & 5, 2009
WE'RE OFF TO SEE THE WIZARD!
Oz With Orchestra
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
Ron Spigelman, Conductor
A magical new multimedia production featuring one of the most beloved films
of all time, The Wizard of Oz! Experience the brilliantly restored film in
its entirety on the big screen - complete with Judy Garland's original vocal
recordings - while the full orchestra plays the lush soundtrack live. This
timeless classic is a treat for children and adults alike.
SUBSCRIBER SPECIALS
Tuesday, March 31, 2009, at 7 p.m.
GALA CONCERT
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
Miguel Harth-Bedoya, Conductor
Conrad Tao, Piano
Thirteen-year-old Conrad Tao began formal instruction for piano
and violin at the age of three and at the age of ten won the BMI
Carlos Surinach Prize as a composer. He has performed at the San
Francisco Symphony and the Philadelphia Orchestra and was hailed by
Musical America as the most exciting prodigy to ever come our way.
In his FWSO debut, Tao will perform Rachmaninov's Rhapsody on a
Theme of Paganini, Op. 43.
For additional information, contact:
Trish Ciaravino, FWSO Press and Publications Manager,
817-665-6500, ext. 127, or email her at:
tciaravino@fwsymphony.org
or log on to: www.fwsymphony.org
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra 2009-10 Season
Great Performances Festival - The Brilliance Of Beethoveen
Ludwig van Beethoven was one of the world’s most famous
and influential composers, and his music has been performed by the greatest
orchestras all over the globe for nearly 200 years. His legacy is so
enduring and his music so popular, that when we go to a movie today or
even watch television, chances are we will experience melodies from this
amazing composer’s work.
Beethoven wrote some of the most exciting, dramatic and
powerful music the world has ever heard. He was intense, severe, passionate
and eccentric, and every one of those emotions found its way into his music.
He broke all the composition rules of his day and single-handedly
revolutionized the symphonic form, raising the bar for every composer who
followed. Even today, nearly 200 years after his death, his brilliance and
talent remain unmatched.
Music Director Miguel Harth-Bedoya conducts all festival
performances. Concerts start at 7:30 p.m. in Bass Performance Hall.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2009
Adam Golka, Piano
Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15
Symphony No. 3 in E-flat Major, Op. 55, “Eroica”
SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 2009
James Ehnes, Violin
Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61
Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68, “Pastoral”
SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, 2009
Adam Golka, Piano
Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat Major, Op. 19
Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67
American Airlines Symphonic Series
Concerts start at 7:30 p.m. Friday, 8 p.m. Saturday
and 2 p.m. Sunday in Bass Performance Hall.
September 18, 19 and 20, 2009
MIDORI
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
Miguel Harth-Bedoya, Conductor
JUNCHAYA Varidanzas*
SIBELIUS Violin Concerto in D Minor, Op. 47 (People’s Choice)
BRAHMS Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 68 (People’s Choice)
Known the world over for her spellbinding performances, Midori showcases
her impassioned playing and brilliant lyricism with Sibelius’ sole concerto.
It begins with a beautiful, poetic opening and the finale explodes into
violin pyrotechnics. Brahms’ groundbreaking First Symphony is tremendously
powerful and considered by many to be one of the finest symphonies ever
written.
*Saturday and Sunday only
October 9, 10 & 11, 2009
TIME FOR THREE
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
Miguel Harth-Bedoya, Conductor
HIGDON Machine*
HIGDON Concerto 4-3 for String Trio and Orchestra
DVORAK Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95, “From the New World” (People’s Choice)
Time for Three defies classification, with elements of classical, country
western, gypsy rhythms and jazz. The two violinists and one double bassist
will perform Concerto 4-3, written for them by FWSO composer-in-residence
Jennifer Higdon. Dvorák’s wildly popular New World Symphony, a musical
tribute to the American spirit, offers a triumphant finish.
*Saturday and Sunday only
October 30, 31 & November 1, 2009
ALL TCHAIKOVSKY
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
Mei-Ann Chen, Conductor
TCHAIKOVSKY Romeo and Juliet, Fantasy Overture after Shakespeare (People’s Choice)
TCHAIKOVSKY The Tempest, Symphonic Fantasia after Shakespeare, Op. 18*
TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 6 in B Minor, “Pathétique,” Op. 74 (People’s Choice)
Shakespeare has inspired many compositions, but none surpass the popularity of
Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet fantasy overture, with its crushing fight music
and passionate love themes. Our tribute comes to a close with the heartfelt
power of Tchaikovsky’s last work, the beloved Symphony No. 6, “Pathétique.”
*Saturday and Sunday only
November 20, 21 & 22, 2009
CAMINOS DEL INKA™
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
Miguel Harth-Bedoya, Conductor
Edgar Valenzuela, Cajón
Jessica Warren, Flute
GUEVARA OCHOA Kukuli
CIFUENTES Scherzo sobre aires tropicales
VALLE-RIESTRA Elegía
ITURRIAGA Homenaje a Stravinsky
MEJIA Pequeña Suite
LOPEZ Lago de Lágrimas (World Premiere)
Music Director Miguel Harth-Bedoya’s critically acclaimed Caminos del Inka™
project explores three centuries of music influenced by the culture and
landscapes of the Incas. This exciting concert features the world premiere
of Lago de Lágrimas by Jimmy López, one of the most exciting new composers
of his generation. The performance also offers a chance to hear Iturriaga’s
Homenaje a Stravinsky, featuring a rare solo for the cajón drum.
January 8, 9 & 10, 2010
VIVALDI’S FOUR SEASONS
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
Nicholas McGegan, Conductor
Jennifer Koh, Violin
HAYDN Symphony No. 53 in D Major, “Imperial”*
VIVALDI The Four Seasons (PC)
MOZART Symphony No. 36 in C Major, K. 425, “Linz” (People’s Choice)
When it was written, Vivaldi’s timeless Four Seasons became an instant
masterpiece. Inspired by his own sonnets, this beautiful music captures
our experience and reflection with nature. Popular symphonies by two
Classical period masters, Haydn and Mozart, complete the program.
*Saturday and Sunday only
February 5, 6 & 7, 2010
CHOPIN & SCHUMANN
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
Miguel Harth-Bedoya, Conductor
Horacio Gutiérrez, Piano
SCHUMANN Overture to Genoveva, Op. 81*
CHOPIN Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 11 (People’s Choice)
SCHUMANN Symphony No. 3 in E-flat Major, Op. 97, “Rhenish” (People’s Choice)
We honor two of the world’s most celebrated composers, Chopin and Schumann,
during the 200th anniversary of their births. Chopin’s First Piano Concerto
is a piece of such imagination, beauty and depth it’s hard to believe he
wrote it at the age of 20. One of Schumann’s greatest successes, his Third
Symphony, provides a vibrant finale.
*Saturday and Sunday only
February 26, 27 & 28, 2010
DVORAK CELLO CONCERTO
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
Giancarlo Guerrero, Conductor
Daniel Mueller-Schott, Cello
MOZART Overture to Don Giovanni, K. 527 (People’s Choice)
DVORAK Cello Concerto in B Minor, B. 191, Op. 104 (People’s Choice)
STRAUSS Don Juan, Op. 20 (People’s Choice)
LISZT Les préludes*
Brahms said of Dvorák’s Cello Concerto, “Why on earth didn't I know that one
could write a cello concerto like this? If I had only known, I would have
written one long ago!” Daniel Mueller-Schott, one of the finest cellists in
the world today, promises a brilliant performance of this masterpiece.
Book-ending the concerto are two popular works based on literary hero Don Juan.
*Saturday and Sunday only
March 19, 20 & 21, 2010
SIBELIUS & LISZT
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
Miguel Harth-Bedoya, Conductor
Sijing Ye, Piano
HIGDON Loco
HIGDON blue cathedral*
LISZT Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-flat Major (People’s Choice)
SIBELIUS Symphony No. 5 in E-flat Major, Op. 82 (People’s Choice)
Seventeen-year-old pianist and Juilliard student Sijing Ye makes her FWSO
debut in a performance of Liszt’s extraordinarily virtuosic First Piano
Concerto. Sibelius’ Fifth Symphony will bring the concert to a close in
a blaze of glory, while two imaginative and richly orchestrated works by
composer-in-residence Jennifer Higdon provide an enjoyable beginning.
*Saturday and Sunday only
April 16, 17 & 18, 2010
BEETHOVEN’S NINTH SYMPHONY
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
Southwestern Seminary Master Chorale
Miguel Harth-Bedoya, Conductor
David Thye, Chorus Master
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125, “Choral” (People’s Choice)
Beethoven’s celebrated Ninth Symphony is one the greatest and most influential
symphonies ever written. Inspired by Friedrich Schiller’s Ode to Joy poem –
and incorporating part of the text – the Symphony’s universal message of love
touches all who hear it. Grand in scale and demanding for every performer on
the stage, the Ninth is an experience like no other.
May 7, 8 & 9, 2010
PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
Miguel Harth-Bedoya, Conductor
Sarah Chang, Violin
GARRIDO-LECCA Toccata for Orchestra*
BRAHMS Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77 (PC)
MUSORGSKY/RAVEL Pictures at an Exhibition (PC)
If you love the violin, you won’t want to miss Sarah Chang’s performance of
Brahms’ beloved Violin Concerto, a masterpiece revered for its lyrical melodies
and rich orchestration. The ever popular and oft-requested Pictures at an
Exhibition will complete this spectacular concert event.
*Saturday and Sunday only
People’s Choice: Most symphonic concerts include at least one work designated
as “People’s Choice,” chosen by patrons through an audience survey.
*These works will not be performed during Casual, Chic Friday concerts.
Star-Telegram Pops Series
October 16, 17 & 18, 2009
THE MUSIC OF BILLY JOEL
Featuring Broadway Sensation Michael Cavanaugh
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
Steven Reineke, Conductor
Michael Cavanaugh was chosen by Billy Joel to star in the hit Broadway
musical Movin’ Out, and was nominated for both Grammy and Tony awards.
This exciting concert features Michael’s dynamic interpretations of Joel’s
greatest hits, colorful “behind-the-scenes” anecdotes about working with
Joel, favorite hits from other artists and more!
November 6, 7 & 8, 2009
THE WONDERFUL SOUNDS OF MUSIC
With the Von Trapp Children
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
Ron Spigelman, Conductor
The Sound of Music captured the hearts of millions when it debuted. Today the
von Trapp singers, the actual great-grandchildren of the real Maria and Captain
von Trapp, continue the legacy. In this family friendly concert event, the von
Trapps share their exceptional musical gift, heart-warming family stories and
timeless pieces from The Sound of Music.
November 27, 28 & 29, 2009
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
Southwestern Seminary Master Chorale
Miguel Harth-Bedoya, Conductor
David Thye, Chorus Master
The FWSO tradition continues in an exciting holiday show filled with
Christmas carol favorites, a family sing-along, the Dorothy Shaw Bell
Choir and even jolly old St. Nick himself! All the joys of the season
and the only place in Texas that it’s guaranteed to snow!
January 15, 16 & 17, 2010
DISCO DAYS AND BOOGIE NIGHTS
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
Jack Everly, Conductor
Dust off those platform shoes and your favorite bell bottoms and get ready
to catch Saturday Night Fever! No matter what crowd you ran with in the ‘70s,
we’ve got the music to match: the disco dance grooves of the Bee Gees, Gloria
Gaynor’s anthem “I Will Survive,” ballads like “American Pie” and much more.
An unforgettable concert experience!
February 19, 20 & 21, 2010
SOME ENCHANTED EVENING
With Broadway’s leading man Brian Stokes Mitchell
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
Ron Spigelman, Conductor
Tony Award-winning actor Brian Stokes Mitchell wowed audiences in his
televised special with the National Symphony Orchestra as well as his concert
performance of South Pacific with Reba McEntire at Carnegie Hall. His
unmistakable baritone will catch your ears and hearts when he performs music
from South Pacific, West Side Story, Man of La Mancha and more. Truly
Broadway’s best!
March 26, 27 & 28, 2010
ROUTE 66: A TRIP DOWN MEMORY ROAD
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
Ron Spigelman, Conductor
Join us for a swinging trip down Route 66 and celebrate a cherished piece
of Americana. This unforgettable musical journey will travel through decades
of memories and landscapes, with plenty of stops along the way. “Get your
kicks on Route 66!”
April 23, 24 & 25, 2010
PINK MARTINI
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
Ron Spigelman, Conductor
Pink Martini’s perfect party mix recipe: Blend classical, jazz and global
influences. Throw in China Forbes’ velvety voice. Shake well. Serve. This
long-awaited return engagement alone is the reason to subscribe!
Subscriber Specials
Tickets to these concerts are available exclusively to FWSO subscribers!
Tickets go on sale to the general public in early September. All concerts
take place at Bass Performance Hall.
Monday, December 7, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.
HANDEL’S MESSIAH
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
Southwestern Seminary Master Chorale
David Thye, Conductor
Few works are so well received that audiences never tire of hearing them
performed. Handel’s Messiah is such a work. Under the baton of Conductor
David Thye, the FWSO’s annual presentation of this masterpiece at Bass
Performance Hall has become a sacred Fort Worth holiday offering and is
regarded as one of the best performances in the area. Whether one enjoys
Messiah because of its message, or simply because of the music’s power,
Handel’s work is a moving musical experience, elevating and enriching the
soul.
Thursday, December 31, 2009at 8 p.m.
RED CARPET NEW YEAR’S EVE
A NIGHT AT THE OSCARS™
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
Ron Spigelman, Conductor
Walk the red carpet into Bass Performance Hall for an evening of glitz,
glamour and music from the movies! Enjoy timeless classic melodies from the
silver screen as well as music from contemporary Oscar™ contenders. Wear your
party best – you never know when the paparazzi will snap your picture!
Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at 7 p.m.
JOHN WILLIAMS LIVE
A GALA CONCERT
With the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
John Williams has composed the music and served as music director for more
than 100 films, including Star Wars, E.T. (the Extra-Terrestrial), the
Indiana Jones trilogy, Jaws and Schindler’s List. Don’t miss this exciting
concert event featuring Williams himself conducting these unforgettable
scores while fantastic film footage is projected on a huge screen above the
Orchestra.
For additional information, contact:
Trish Ciaravino, FWSO Press and Publications Manager,
817-665-6500, ext. 127, or email her at:
tciaravino@fwsymphony.org
or log on to: www.fwsymphony.org
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