Friday, August 8, 2008

2008-09 UW Symphony Orchestra Season

From Michael Griffith, Musical Director:

Thursday, October 9, 7:30 p.m.
Brazilian & Bohemian
Rúbia Santos, piano soloist

Mozart, The Marriage of Figaro Overture
Guarnieri, Piano Concertino
Dvoÿák, Symphony No. 6

Thursday, November 20, 7:30 p.m.
An English Enigma
Tai Murray, violin soloist

Beethoven, Fidelio Overture
Bruch, Violin Concerto No. 1
Elgar, Enigma Variations

Saturday, December 6, 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, December 7, 3:00 p.m.
Gala Holiday Concerts
Scott Turpen, saxophone soloist
This year’s holiday festivities will be highlighted by Duke Ellington’s version of the Nutcracker Suite, Vaughan Williams’ Fantasia on Greensleeves, and two Christmas favorites by Leroy Anderson.

Thursday, March 5, 7:30 p.m.*
The Dorothy Jacoby Student Soloist Competition
Who will be chosen to perform? Who will win the competition? The very best UW musicians play the ir very best solo works in this exciting concert.
*Schedule subject to change pending release of the UW basketball schedule.
Thursday, April 16, 7:30 p.m.

Roman Brass
Thomas Pfotenhauer, trumpet soloist
Ravel, Mother Goose Suite
Liebermann, Trumpet Concerto
Respighi, Roman Festivals