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Bainbridge symphony orchestramusic loversMusic Director & Conductor David Upham February 20 & 21, 2010 Tickets Sponsors The February 2010 program of the Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra is focused on music of some of the greatest lovers and love stories in classical music. The concert opens with the exhilarating Prelude to Act III of the opera, Lohengrin, by Richard Wagner. The symphony is excited to welcome soprano Sharon Acton, who will then sing two songs by another German composer, Richard Strauss. “Die Nacht” (“The Night”) expresses the fear and anxiety of losing love, and “Morgen” (“Tomorrow”) eloquently conveys the joy and bliss of finding love. The program continues with Mozart’s overture to the opera, Don Giovanni – the tale of the mythical lover Don Juan and his many romantic adventures and exploits. Sharon Acton then returns to the stage for another work by Mozart, an aria by the young page Cherubino from his opera, The Marriage of Figaro. The adolescent Cherubino sings of the strange new sensations love gives him. An aria by Giuseppe Verdi from Un ballo in maschera (The Masked Ball) precedes the intermission. The second half of the program includes one final aria by Hector Berlioz from The Damnation of Faust, and the famous Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture by Tchaikovsky. In the aria “D’amour l’ardente flame” (“Love’s burning flame”), Marguerite sings of her love for the ill-fated Faust and of her anxiety for his return. Tchaikovsky first had the idea for a fantasy overture on the story of Romeo and Juliet in 1870. His initial attempt at the overture, however, was met with disapproval, as was his subsequent revision. The third draft, premiered in 1880, is the version so well-known today. In vivid musical detail, Tchaikovsky paints the picture of Friar Laurence, the feuding families, and of course the all-consuming love of the young Romeo and Juliet. Led by Music Director David Upham in partnership with Bainbridge Performing Arts, the Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra serves a musically rich role in the community — uniting artists spanning generations, and coming from all walks of life, to share their love of music. The symphony’s 2009-2010 programming embraces new repertoire and beloved favorites, and showcases the talents of local musicians. Don’t miss this enticing season for music lovers of all ages, with upcoming concerts on April 17 & 18 as well as the symphony’s 3rd annual collaboration with the Bainbridge Island Youth Orchestra (BIYO) on May 16.
Behind the ScoreWith Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra Music Director David Upham and musical excerpts from the winter program February 7, 2010 Free This special community presentation offers a “behind the score” sneak preview for Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra’s winter concerts on February 20 & 21, 2010. Musical selections celebrate the greatest lovers and love stories of classical music.
Small Ensemble CommunityPerformance ~ brass quintet February 19, 2010 Free Classical, old favorites and Dixieland-style music will liven up the Pavilion as a Brass Quintet featuring two trumpets (Eli Pugh and Terry Nickels), and a French horn (Richard Davis), trombone (Drew Jackson), and tuba (Jas Linford) perform an eclectic program in advance of the Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra’s February performances at BPA. This special community preview is for music-lovers of all ages.
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