Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra

19th Annual Concerts In The Garden:
The Perfect Way To Spend A Summer Night

Fireworks at every concert! Tickets go on sale Monday!

Described as “Fort Worth’s best seasonal outing!” (Star-Telegram), the 19th annual Concerts In The Garden Summer Music Festival offers 16 nights of outdoor concerts, June 5 through July 5, at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden located on University Drive and Interstate 30. This series offers a variety of music for every taste, from Elvis to the Beatles to Tchaikovsky’s explosive 1812 Overture, plus fabulous fireworks every night and three nights of Old-Fashioned Family Fireworks Picnic on July 2, 3 and 4! Tickets go on sale to the general public May 4 at www.fwsymphony.org or by calling 817-665-6000.

The festival features outdoor performances in a casual setting. Bring a picnic and relax on a blanket under the stars or reserve your own table for added comfort. Patrons may bring their own refreshments or purchase light refreshments on site. Then it’s time to relax and enjoy Texas’ best music surrounded by the lush beauty of the Botanic Garden!

The summer music series is a great bargain for families! Children 10 and under are admitted free on the lawn if accompanied by an adult, and children’s table tickets are available at more than half off the adult price in select areas.

Gates open at 6:30 p.m. nightly. Performances begin at 8 p.m. Concerts are Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, June 5 through July 5, with one Thursday performance on July 2. All performances end with a glorious fireworks display!

TICKETS
Lawn tickets are only $15 in advance and $18 at the gate day of show. Children age 10 and younger are admitted free on the lawn if accompanied by an adult. Sections of the lawn area are designated for blankets and lawn chairs. Patrons may also rent lawn chairs. Prices for adult table seats range from $22-$42 in advance and $25-$45 at the gate for all concerts. Tickets for children 10 and younger are available at more than half off the advance adult ticket prices in selected table seating areas. Children’s table tickets range from $10-$42 in advance and $10-$45 at the gate. A reserved table ticket provides one chair at a patio style table.

Tickets go on sale May 4 at www.fwsymphony.org, by phone at 817-665-6000, or in person at 330 E. Fourth Street, Suite 200, in downtown Fort Worth. Ticket office hours are 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday – Friday and 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday.

REFRESHMENTS
Pack your own picnic and beverages or enjoy concessions, beer, wine and soft drinks available on-site.

PARKING
There are several parking options. Parking costs $5 cash per car at Farrington Athletic Field, at the intersection of University Drive and Lancaster Avenue, and patrons may ride the FREE shuttle to the Botanic Garden. There is a wheelchair-accessible van available from Farrington Athletic Field. Free shuttle service begins at 5:30 p.m. and runs continuously throughout the concert. (No Farrington Field parking on June 27. Substitute parking is located on Linden Street, just off of Montgomery Street. Easy walking access to concert grounds through the Japanese Garden area. Free shuttle service also available.) Self-parking is available at the Botanic Garden for $10 per car in two locations (North and South lots) and VIP self-parking costs $20. Valet parking costs $20 per vehicle. Handicapped parking is available for vehicles with a posted handicapped-parking permit and costs $10 for valet parking or self parking.

Parking passes must be purchased in advance with a ticket order for self-park in the South or North lots, VIP self-park and valet parking. Farrington Field parking may only be purchased with cash at the performance?no advance orders.

WEATHER
Listen to WRR 101.1 FM for information on concert delays or cancellations. If a concert must be cancelled, lawn tickets will be honored at any remaining performance except June 27and 28 and July 2, 3 and 4. Guests with paid table tickets should call 817-665-6000 to exchange reserved seats for another performance except June 27 and 28 and July 2, 3 and 4. Parking passes and complimentary tickets may not be exchanged.

CONCERTS IN THE GARDEN GOES GREEN!
For the second year, patrons will be able to recycle their aluminum cans and plastic bottles and cups at Concerts In The Garden. Paper programs and cardboard will also be recycled this year. The summer music series, with an annual attendance of more than 45,000 people, is one of the first major events to be adopted by the City of Fort Worth for recycling. This eco-friendly effort is made possible by the Fort Worth Parks and Community Services Department and the Environmental Management Department as well as Abitibi Bowater.

SPONSORS
Concerts In The Garden receives major support from BNSF Railway, Frank Kent Cadillac, Hawk Electronics, Star-Telegram, Wells Fargo and XTO Energy. Admission for children 10 and under is made possible by a generous grant from the Crystelle Waggoner Charitable Trust. Other support comes from Atlas Enterprises, Ben E. Keith Beers, Buchanan Associates, WFAA-Channel 8, Metro Golf Cars, and the Arts Council of Fort Worth and Tarrant County. Concerts In The Garden is presented in cooperation with the City of Fort Worth Parks and Community Services and the Fort Worth Botanical Society.

HISTORY
The first Concerts In The Garden performances at the present site were given in June of 1991 with three concerts. Since then, Concerts In The Garden has grown to a festival of up to 21 performances enjoyed annually by a regional audience of more than 45,000, with visitors from 24 states.

For information, call the FWSO ticket office at 817-665-6000 or visit online at www.fwsymphony.org.

PERFORMANCES

Friday, June 5
MINGO FISHTRAP
Back by popular demand, Mingo Fishtrap’s top-notch music dances between gutbucket soul, N’Awlins’ grit-down funk and horn-fueled Motown pop. Don’t miss this high-energy concert of crazy fun followed by a dazzling fireworks finale!

Saturday, June 6
LARRY GATLIN & THE GATLIN BROTHERS
One of the most popular bands in country music history, the Gatlin Brothers offer amazing harmonies, chart-topping hits and decades of music memories! Don’t miss this Grammy Award-winning trio in a one-night-only concert, with a dazzling fireworks finale.

Sunday, June 7
THE CRAWFISH
Join the Crawfish for a far out evening of “flower power!” This nostalgic concert features the most popular hits of the ‘60s and ‘70s by the Mamas and the Papas, Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane, Lovin’ Spoonful, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin and more, plus a groovy fireworks display!

Friday, June 12 & Saturday, June 13
SUPER AWESOME LASER ADVENTURE
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
Miguel Harth-Bedoya, Conductor
Andres Franco, Conductor
Fantastic music choreographed to a brilliant laser light show and fireworks! The performance features favorite music from Harry Potter, Star Wars, and more. Kids love this show and you will, too!

Sunday, June 14
RIDERS IN THE SKY
Known as America’s favorite cowboys for their music in Disney’s Toy Story 2 and their CBS Saturday morning TV show, Grammy Award-winning Riders In The Sky brings the comical and whimsical world of the singing cowboy alive. The “Riders” combine ace musicianship with hilarious banter for a lively show that includes hits from their more than 30 albums!

Friday, June 19
CHERRYHOLMES
Grammy-nominated bluegrass artists Cherryholmes put on a spectacular show that includes molasses-thick harmonies, twin fiddles, Irish step dancing, classic and country yodeling in addition to their dynamic music. Followed by a spectacular fireworks display!

Saturday, June 20
JAIL HOUSE ROCK
A Tribute to Elvis
Hailed as one of the best impersonators in the business, Kraig Parker has the look, voice, moves and style of the King! Don’t miss his incredible performance of Elvis’ greatest hits, followed by a spectacular fireworks display.

Sunday, June 21
BEST OF THE BIG BANDS
Music of Glenn Miller and Friends
Concerts in the Garden Festival Swing Orchestra
Curtis Wilson, Conductor
The Pummill Sisters
Bring your dancing shoes to this nostalgic tribute to the icons of the Big Band Era. The infectious upbeat music of Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, the Dorseys and more will have the whole family dancing!

Friday, June 26
THE N’AWLINS GUMBO KINGS
The N’Awlins Gumbo Kings capture the soul and sound of the Crescent City with a mix of traditional jazz favorites and well-crafted originals. These stellar musicians will challenge you to sit still! A fireworks finale completes the show. Gumbo-licious!

Saturday, June 27
TAKE IT TO THE LIMIT: THE MUSIC OF THE EAGLES
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
Brent Havens, Conductor
The Eagles’ timeless tunes are amplified by a full rock band, the symphony orchestra’s lush musical palette and the commanding vocals of Terry Brock, Randy Jackson and John Hines. The concert features such hits as “Hotel California,” “Desperado,” “Heartache Tonight” and “New Kid in Town,” followed by a spectacular fireworks display!

Sunday, June 28
STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN: A TRIBUTE TO LED ZEPPELIN
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
Brent Havens, Conductor
This tribute show returns by popular demand! Singer Randy Jackson captures the sheer blast and power of Led Zeppelin backed by the FWSO in classics such as “Stairway to Heaven,” “Heartbreaker,” “Black Dog” and more.

Thursday, July 2, Friday, July 3 & Saturday, July 4
OLD-FASHIONED FAMILY FIREWORKS PICNIC
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
Andres Franco, Conductor
It’s a Fort Worth family tradition! Filled with patriotic songs and heart-pounding marches, our exhilarating Independence Day celebration offers one of the best fireworks displays in the metroplex. This is one of our most popular concerts, so order your reserved table or general admission lawn tickets today!

Sunday, July 5
1812 OVERTURE
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
Andres Franco, Conductor
This exciting program includes a performance by one of the 2009 Cliburn International Piano Competition medalists. The concert closes with Tchaikovsky’s explosive 1812 Overture performed in tandem with a breathtaking firework display. A splendid orchestral evening under the stars!

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 Performs The Symphonic Dances From West Side Story

In its exciting season finale, the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra will perform Bernstein’s lively Symphonic Dances from the Broadway hit West Side Story. Bernstein extracted nine sections from his original score to create the Symphonic Dances, which include two of the most popular songs from the show: “Somewhere” and “Maria” (in the Cha-Cha section). This engaging tale of young love against a backdrop of gang warfare remains one of today’s most memorable musicals on both stage and screen. For those who love West Side Story, these performances are the perfect opportunity to experience the music as never before.

The concert will also feature violin virtuoso Augustin Hadelich, who returns to perform Paganini’s Violin Concerto No. 1 in D Major, Op. 6. The concerto is a dazzling display in technical prowess, and Hadelich – winner of the 2006 International Violin Competition of Indianapolis – last performed with the FWSO at Carnegie Hall to rave reviews. Turina’s lively Danzas fantásticas, Op. 22, which draws deeply from the musical traditions of Spain, provides a heart-pounding finale. On Saturday and Sunday, the concert opens with Garrido-Lecca’s Arcano. Music Director Miguel Harth-Bedoya conducts.

The concerts take place May 15, 16 and 17 at Bass Performance Hall. The concerts start at 7:30 p.m. Friday, 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Learn more about the music at Symphonic Insights, featuring host Shields-Collins “Buddy” Bray, one hour before each concert in the audience chamber. Friday performances have no intermission, slightly shorter programs (Arcano is not included Friday) and the concerts end at approximately 9 p.m. so patrons are free to enjoy the rest of the evening on the town.

Lauded as a “brilliant violinist” in the New York Times, Hadelich made his Carnegie Hall orchestral debut in January 2008, performing the Brahms Double Concerto under Harth-Bedoya with cellist Alban Gerhardt and the FWSO. He returned in March 2008 for his hugely successful recital debut in Stern Auditorium. In his third appearance at Carnegie Hall in 2008, he performed Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 5 with the New York String Orchestra under Jaime Laredo on Christmas Eve.

Highlights of his 2008-09 season include debuts with the Liszt Chamber Orchestra, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Pacific Symphony, and Tokyo Symphony Orchestra, and recitals with the La Jolla Music Society and Fortas Chamber Music Concerts series at Kennedy Center. He will also participate in an East Coast tour with artists from the Marlboro Music Festival. A captivating recitalist, Hadelich has appeared at the Chamber Music Society of Detroit, Chautauqua Music Festival, Walter Reade Theater at Lincoln Center and the University of Texas at Austin, and in collaboration with Midori at Lincoln Center’s Rose Theater. The 2007-08 season marked his professional recording debut with two CDs for Naxos: the complete violin concerti of Haydn and the complete solo violin fantasies of Telemann.

Born in Italy in 1984, the son of German parents, he holds a diploma (summa cum laude) from the Instituto Mascagni in Livorno, Italy, as well as a graduate diploma and the coveted Artist Diploma from the Juilliard School, where he was a student of Joel Smirnoff.

Tickets are $10-$78 and are available online at www.fwsymphony.org and by telephone at 817-665-6000. Discounted rates are available for groups of 10 or more. Call 817-665-6500, ext. 150 for details.

These concerts are made possible, in part, by the generous support of the Web Maddox Trust and season sponsors American Airlines, Park Place Motorcars Fort Worth, Renaissance Worthington Hotel and the Star-Telegram. Promotional support is provided by Star-Telegram and WRR Classical 101.1FM.

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

Oak Ridge Boys To Perform With FWSO

Oak Ridge Boys

Theirs is one of the most distinctive and recognizable sounds in the music industry. The four-part harmonies and upbeat songs of the Oak Ridge Boys have spawned dozens of country hits including “Elvira,” “Bobbie Sue,” “Dream On,” “Thank God For Kids,” “American Made” and more. Don’t miss these Grammy Award-winning artists in concert with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, June 20, 2009 at Bass Performance Hall.

The Oak Ridge Boys represent a tradition that goes back to 1943, before Hank Williams had a career. The original group, based in Knoxville, began performing country and gospel music in nearby Oak Ridge where the atomic bomb was being developed. They called themselves the Oak Ridge Quartet, and they began making regular Grand Ole Opry appearances in the fall of 1945. In the mid-1950s they were featured in Time magazine as one of the top drawing gospel groups in the nation.

By the late 1960s, with more than 30 members having come and gone, they had a lineup that included Duane Allen, William Lee Golden, Noel Fox and Willie Wynn. Among the Oaks’ many acquaintances in the gospel field were Joe Bonsall, a streetwise Philadelphia kid who embraced gospel music wholeheartedly, and Richard Sterban, who was singing in quartets and holding down a job as a men's clothing salesman. The four became friends, and when the Oaks needed a bass and tenor in the 1970s Sterban and Bonsall got the calls. The group remained a highly popular mainstay on the gospel circuit, and it was there they refined the strengths that would soon make them such an across-the-board attraction.

Their gospel sound had a distinct pop edge to it, and while it made for excitement and popularity, it also ruffled purist feathers and left promoters unsure about the Oaks' direction. Then, in 1975, the Oaks were booked to open a number of dates for Roy Clark, whose manager was floored by their abilities. He suggested they start singing country songs, they took his advice, and the result was a breakthrough.

Within a year, Paul Simon tapped them to sing backup for his hit “Slip Slidin' Away,” and they went on to record with George Jones, Brenda Lee, Johnny Cash, Roy Rogers, Billy Ray Cyrus and others. They have appeared before three presidents, produced one of the first country music videos, took part in the first headline tour of the USSR, and have become one of the most enduringly successful touring groups anywhere.

The group's first personnel change in many years occurred in 1987 when Steve Sanders, who had been playing guitar in The Oaks Band, replaced William Lee as the baritone singer. In 1995, Steve resigned from the Oaks and exactly one minute after midnight on New Year's Eve, Duane, Joe and Richard surprised the packed house at Holiday Star Theatre in Indiana by welcoming William Lee on stage and back in the group.

The Oaks’ high-energy stage show remains the heart and soul of what they do, and they refine it several times a year, striving to keep it fresh well into the future.

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 Signs Contract With Metropolitan Classical Ballet

The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra announced today that it will provide live music for the Metropolitan Classical Ballet during the 2009-10 season.

The FWSO has been hired for productions in the fall and spring as well as the company’s annual Nutcracker performances. The value of this contract is an estimated $85,000.

The two organizations have worked together before, most recently in performances of Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf for the Performing Arts Fort Worth Children’s Education Program over the past several years.

“We are thrilled to expand our partnership with the Metropolitan Classical Ballet,” said Ann Koonsman, FWSO president. “Artistic Director Paul Mejia is an extraordinary choreographer whose dance melds perfectly with the musical score.”

“For me, music has always been a major part of the ballet experience,” Mejia said. “Its importance is unparalleled. My co-artistic director Alexander Vetrov and I have great respect for the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra and look forward to working with the musicians once again. We think this will be a wonderful collaboration.”

The FWSO and Texas Ballet Theater announced earlier this year that their contract would not be renewed due to financial issues.

“We are very much looking forward to our creative collaboration with the Metropolitan Classical Ballet,” Koonsman said. “While we miss our relationship with Texas Ballet Theater, it is possible that that cherished partnership will be renewed at some point in the future.”

The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra has been serving the community and North Texas for more than seventy-five years. Its world-class musicians and internationally recognized music director, Miguel Harth-Bedoya, have become known for their outstanding performances of symphonic and pops music with a wide-range of talented artists. One of the largest performing arts organizations in the city, the Orchestra reaches more than 250,000 people each year in and around Fort Worth. A leader in education and community engagement, the FWSO is the only orchestra in the state to participate in Carnegie Hall’s award-winning Weill Music Institute Communities LinkUP! program. Adventures in Music, the Orchestra’s education and outreach program, inspires, educates and entertains more than 65,000 children each year.

Founded in 1997, Metropolitan Classical Ballet is regarded as one of the most successful ballet companies in Texas. Artistic Directors Paul Mejia and Alexander Vetrov are well-recognized names in ballet. Mr. Mejia, a former principal dancer with the New York City Ballet who danced principal roles in many Balanchine ballets, carries on Balanchine's style and artistic vision through his acclaimed choreography. Alexander Vetrov, former leading male principal dancer with the prestigious Bolshoi has the distinction of being the recipient of the Honored People's Artist of Russia, the highest honor given by the Russian President. Mr. Vetrov still maintains close connections with the Bolshoi today. Company dancers are valued for their superior technique and strong artistic personalities. Since 1999, the Company has performed at the Nancy Lee and Perry R. Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth. It reaches over 30,000 individuals each season. The Company’s repertory has an emphasis on simplicity, style and pure classical tradition, elements that make the Company uniquely classic.

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

Randy Travis In Concert

Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009 at 8 p.m.

Randy Travis

Country music superstar Randy Travis changed the face of the genre with his debut album – the first country LP ever to go multi-platinum – and this five-time Grammy Award winner has been delighting fans ever since. Backed by the full orchestra, Travis will croon his greatest hits including “Forever and Ever, Amen,” “I Told You So,” “Three Wooden Crosses” and many more. Tickets are $29 - $99 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

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

Hanan Alattar

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