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Miguel Harth-Bedoya - Music Director

Pops Goes Vegas With The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra

Don’t miss Pops Goes Vegas with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra and Conductor Jack Everly on September 5, 6 and 7 at Bass Performance Hall. That’s right, “Vegas Baby!” Take a spin on the musical roulette wheel with hip classics such as “Luck Be a Lady,” “Hey Big Spender,” “Viva Las Vegas,” “My Way” and more. The cast of high rollers includes stellar stars from Broadway and the Vegas strip along with Mr. Showmanship himself, Martin Preston as the legendary Liberace. A jackpot evening of music hit after hit. Just remember, “What happens at Bass Hall, stays at Bass Hall!”

The concerts begin at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $26 - $78 and are available starting July 28 online at www.fwsymphony.org, by telephone at 817-665-6000, or by visiting the FWSO Ticket Office at 330 E. Fourth Street, Suite 200, in downtown Fort Worth. The ticket office is open from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 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 Star-Telegram. Promotional support is provided by Star-Telegram and WRR Classical 101.1 FM.

For additional information, contact Trish Ciaravino, FWSO Press and Publications Manager, 817-665-6500, ext. 127, or email her at: tciaravino@fwsymphony.org

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Kenny Rogers To Perform With FWSO

Music icon Kenny Rogers will perform with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra in a special one-night-only concert event on January 24, 2009 at Bass Performance Hall. Tickets are on sale now to FWSO Pops and Symphonic subscribers only and will go on sale to the general public on August 25, 2008.

For more than five decades, Rogers has delivered memorable songs, drawing fans among rock, pop, soul and country audiences with hits such as "Lady," "Ruby Don't Take Your Love to Town," "The Gambler," "She Believes in Me," "Islands in the Stream," "We've Got Tonight" and "Buy Me A Rose." The sweetly raspy vocals are instantly identifiable as Rogers, and he inhabits each song, making it vivid and tangible. The legendary performer has won three Grammy Awards, 18 American Music Awards, eight Academy of Country Music Awards and five Country Music Association Awards, among others.

Houston-born Rogers formed his first band while in high school in 1956. The rockabilly group, called The Scholars, got a record deal and released two singles that had local success, and led to a performance spot on American Bandstand. Soon afterward, Rogers joined the Bobby Doyle Trio, playing stand-up bass in the jazz band, and appearing on their album. In 1966 he became a member of the New Christy Minstrels, the popular folk group, leaving a year later to form The First Edition with other members of the troupe.

The spotlight started focusing on Rogers when the group got their first hit, "I Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In)." Within a year the band was called Kenny Rogers and The First Edition, and his distinctive voice led the group to both pop and country chart success with "Ruby, Don't Take Your Love To Town," written by Mel Tillis. The double-genre success struck again with "Reuben James," and the group landed their own TV variety show.

In 1974, Kenny Rogers and the First Edition disbanded, leaving Rogers at a crossroads. Disillusioned with the fickleness of the pop world, but not with music itself, he searched for a direction to take his solo career and looked to country. It was the perfect transition for him. "Love Lifted Me" went Top 20 in 1975, but it was "Lucille" that shot him into the stratosphere. Tops at country, it also succeeded on the pop chart, was named the Country Music Association's Single of the Year and was certified Gold.

"Daytime Friends," "Sweet Music Man" and "Love or Something Like It" continued his run of success. Then came "The Gambler," a story song so vivid it not only delighted country and pop fans, it also became a TV movie, starring Rogers himself in the title role. The movie spawned four follow-ups, making it the longest running miniseries franchise on television. It started Rogers on a second career as an actor on television and in movies, including another TV movie based on one of his hit songs, "Coward of the County."

Though theoretically a country singer, Rogers dominated the pop charts, consistently finding songs with universal appeal. In the 1980s he came to embody the role of the sensitive male, singing such romantic hits as "Through The Years," "She Believes In Me," "You Decorated My Life" and "Lady," the biggest song of his career. Those songs are classics today, sung at countless weddings, and even engraved on tombstones.

As the 1980s wound down, so did Rogers' chart success. Gone from the radio, he kept busy in other ways. He established himself as a well-respected photographer, publishing several books, and was invited to the White House to shoot a portrait of First Lady Hillary Clinton. He authored several short stories, and appeared off-Broadway in his Christmas musical, The Toy Shoppe, which he subsequently toured. And he never stopped making music.

In 1999, after forming his own record company, Dreamcatcher Entertainment, Rogers found himself back on the country chart with a touching story song about a young boy playing baseball. When "The Greatest" got radio and video airplay, it was greeted as a sweet comeback from a favorite bygone singer. When the follow-up, "Buy Me a Rose," hit No. 1 Rogers proved that his talent was just as vibrant and meaningful as it was when he first started out. The songs on 42 Ultimate Hits, bringing together the top songs of his career from the late 1960's First Edition years up to his current return to the charts, offers a crash-course reminder that Rogers is a star because he excels at his craft.

Tickets are on sale now to FWSO subscribers only and range from $29 - $99. Seven concert subscriptions to the Star-Telegram Pops Series are available now for $98 - $462. Ten concert subscriptions to the American Airlines Symphonic Series are available now for $70 - $540. For more information, contact the FWSO Ticket Office at 817-665-6000 or visit www.fwsymphony.org.

For additional information, contact Trish Ciaravino, FWSO Press and Publications Manager, 817-665-6500, ext. 127, or email her at: tciaravino@fwsymphony.org

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FWSO 2008-09 Season Concert Schedule

All concerts take place at Bass Performance Hall

GREAT PERFORMANCES FESTIVAL
THE MAHLER CYCLE: PART II

August 21 - 24, 2008
Bass Performance Hall
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
Miguel Harth-Bedoya, Music Director and Conductor

Thursday, August 21, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.
The Man Behind the Music: A spectacular multimedia experience led by professor Carol Reynolds and featuring selections of Mahler's vocal works

Friday, August 22, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.
Symphony No. 6 in A Minor, "Tragic"

Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.
Symphony No. 7 in E Minor

Sunday, August 24, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.
Symphony No. 2 in C Minor, "Resurrection"
Featuring the Southwestern Seminary Master Chorale
David Thye, Choral Director

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.

André Watts
André Watts
September 19, 20 & 21, 2008
ANDRÉ WATTS
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
Miguel Harth-Bedoya, Conductor
André Watts

BEETHOVEN Overture to The Consecration of the House, Op. 124*
RACHMANINOV Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18 (PC)
JIMMY LOPEZ FIESTA!
RESPIGHI The Pines of Rome (PC)

A blockbuster opening celebration that includes Rachmaninov's enduringly popular Second Piano Concerto - celebrated for its enchantingly romantic melodies - performed by one of today's most beloved superstars, André Watts. Beethoven's Consecration of the House Overture, Peruvian Jimmy Lopez' razzle dazzle FIESTA! and Respighi's symphonic poem The Pines of Rome complete the program.

October 10, 11 & 12, 2008
CAMINOS DEL INKA
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
Miguel Harth-Bedoya, Conductor
Jesús Castro-Balbi, Cello

ALCEDO National Anthem of Peru
ENRIQUE ITURRIAGA Sinfonía Jumím y Ayecucho
OSVALDO GOLIJOV Mariel for Cello and Orchestra
ESTEBAN BENZECRY Colores de la Cruz del Sur
GINASTERA Ollantay*
SORO Tres Aires Chilenos

An all-new program continues our journey along the Inca Trail in Maestro Harth-Bedoya's spectacular Caminos del Inka program. Featuring stunning images of the people, places and culture of the Inca Trail countries combined with the lively music of beloved composers from Argentina, Chile and Peru. The highlight is Mariel for Cello and Orchestra by Osvaldo Golijov, which premiered to rave reviews at Carnegie Hall. Don't miss the Fort Worth debut!

October 31, November 1 & 2, 2008
PÉTROUCHKA
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
Miguel Harth-Bedoya, Conductor
Basil Twist, Puppeteer

KODALY Dances of Galánta (PC)
BEHZAD RANJBARAN Selections from The Blood of Seyavash
STRAVINSKY Pétrouchka (PC)

Kodaly's lively Dances of Galánta opens the concert followed by Behzad Ranjbaran's melodic tale of a young Persian prince's seduction and betrayal. Stravinsky's beloved Pétrouchka features the magic of Basil Twist's life-sized puppets.

Ingrid Fliter
Ingrid Fliter, Piano
November 21, 22 & 23, 2008
RAVEL PIANO CONCERTO
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
Miguel Harth-Bedoya, Conductor
Ingrid Fliter

BERNSTEIN Overture to Candide * (PC)
RAVEL Piano Concerto in G Major (PC)
PROKOFIEV Symphony No. 5 in B-flat major, Op. 100 (PC)

Bernstein's overture to his comic opera Candide is a bright and sassy start to the program. Ingrid Fliter, 2006 Gilmore Competition winner and one of the most talented pianists on the circuit, performs Ravel's jazzy Piano Concerto in G Major. Prokofiev's towering Fifth Symphony provides a powerful finale.

January 9, 10 & 11, 2009
BRAHMS THIRD SYMPHONY
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
Klauspeter Siebel, Conductor

BRAHMS Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90 (PC)
MOZART Symphony No. 38 in D Major, K. 504, "Prague"* (PC)
WAGNER Overture to Tannhäuser (PC)

This all-orchestral program begins with Brahms Third Symphony, universally adored and critically acclaimed as a masterpiece of perfection. Mozart's Symphony No. 38, written for his loyal fans in Prague, shows off his extraordinary skills of composition. Wagner's Tannhäuser Overture is a rousing conclusion.

January 30, 31 & February 1, 2009
ALL BEETHOVEN!
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
Matthias Bamert, Conductor
Ang Li, Piano
BEETHOVEN Overture to The Creatures of Prometheus, Op. 43 * (PC)
BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58 (PC)
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92 (PC)

Our tribute to Beethoven features pianist Ang Li performing the lyrical Fourth Piano Concerto, famous for its poetic opening. Beethoven's buoyant and beautiful Seventh Symphony -which Richard Wagner called "the apotheosis of the dance" - provides a dazzling finale.

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
Hanan Alattar
April 17, 18 & 19, 2009
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

September 5, 6 & 7, 2008
POPS GOES VEGAS!
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
Jack Everly, Conductor
That's right, "Vegas Baby!" Take a spin on the musical roulette wheel with hip classics such as "Luck Be a Lady," "Hey Big Spender," "Viva Las Vegas," "My Way" and more. The cast of high rollers includes stellar stars from Broadway and the Vegas strip along with Mr. Showmanship himself, Martin Preston as the legendary Liberace. A jackpot evening of music hit after hit. Just remember, "What happens at Bass Hall, stays at Bass Hall!"

THREE PHANTOMS IN CONCERT
Brad Little, Craig Schulman and Mark Jacoby
October 3, 4 & 5, 2008
THREE PHANTOMS IN CONCERT
Music of the Night
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
Ron Spigelman, Conductor

The "Music of the Night" will take center stage when Brad Little, Craig Schulman and Mark Jacoby - who have collectively worn the mask in thousands of performances of Phantom of the Opera - offer a star-studded performance from some of the greatest musicals ever written.

November 7, 8 & 9, 2008
ABBA: THE HITS
THE SYMPHONY TOUR

Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
Ron Spigelman, Conductor

Have the time of your life at this tribute show to the enduringly popular band ABBA! Featuring the smash hits "Dancing Queen," "The Winner Takes All," "Knowing Me, Knowing You," "Take a Chance on Me" and many more all backed by the lush sounds of the symphony orchestra. Cover band Waterloo takes on the very soul of ABBA - they look and sound so much like the original performers you'll think ABBA never stopped.

November 28, 29 & 30, 2008
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
Southwestern Seminary Master Chorale
Miguel Harth-Bedoya, Conductor

The FWSO tradition continues in a holiday show filled with Christmas carol favorites, a family sing-along 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 every night!

January 16, 17 & 18, 2009
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. Back by popular demand, this concert alone is the reason subscribe!

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, 2008
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


Tickets to these concerts are available now to subscribers only. Tickets will be available to the general public in August.

Bernadette Peters
Bernadette Peters
Saturday, September 27, 2008 at 8 p.m.
BERNADETTE PETERS
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra

One of Broadway's brightest stars, Bernadette Peters' dazzling performances leave audiences and critics alike spellbound. Don't miss this one-night-only performance featuring songs from her incredible career on stage, screen and concert stage.

Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.
HANDEL'S MESSIAH
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
Southwestern Seminary Master Chorale
David Thye, Conductor

The holiday season would not be complete without the Orchestra's annual performance of Handel's Messiah. Completely independent of its celebration in the Christian faith, Messiah is inspiring music that thrills us each time we hear it.

Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at 8 p.m.
CARNIVAL: A BRAZILIAN NEW YEAR'S EVE
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra

Add some spice to your New Year's Eve when Brazil comes to the Bass! This energetic all-new show captures the excitement of Rio's elaborate carnival, featuring exquisitely costumed dancers, the fast rhythms of the samba and much more!

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

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