Let Yourself Go!: 2011-2012 Season

Rockin' Rachmaninoff!

September 24, 2011

Featuring Thomas Pandolfi, pianist

• Jennifer Higdon - Blue Cathedral
• Sergei Rachmaninoff - Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, op. 18
• Dmitry Shostakovitch - Symphony No. 5 in D minor, op. 7

Rockin' Rachmaninoff brings the talented Thomas Pandolfi to Cannon Hall as soloist with the passionate Piano Concerto No. 2. With the monumental Shostakovich Symphony No. 5 and a hugely popular new work, Blue Cathedral by Jennifer Higdon, it's going to be a rockin' opening night!

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Carmen!

October 22, 2011 - 7:30 pm

Featuring the Kentucky Opera

• George Bizet - Carmen

The OSO welcomes the Kentucky Opera to Owensboro for another semi-staged night of opera. Bizet's Carmen is filled with unforgettable characters and timeless melodies. As the combination of all arts, opera is considered the highest form of culture in western his- tory. With a story line that would play well on today's Broadway stage, you will love this evening!

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  Margaret Holbrook in memory of her husband, Morton Holbrook

A Very Merry Holiday Pops!

December 11, 2011 - 3:00 pm

Holiday pops featuring the Owensboro Symphony chorus, Dr. Diane earle, director; Kentucky Youth chorale, Julie White, director; and Owensboro Symphony Youth Orchestra, tom Stites, conductor.

Our Holiday Pops Concert is the perfect way to open your holiday season! Bring the entire family, as the entire OSO family presents the greatest hits of the season!

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Portraits!

January 28, 2012 - 7:30 pm

David Handel, Guest conductor
Featuring Crystal Barrett, english Horn & Larry Powell, trumpet

• Felix Mendelssohn - The Hebrides, op. 26
• Alfonso Leng - Andante for Strings
• Aaron Copland - Quiet City
• Felix Mendelssohn - Symphony No. 3 in A minor, op. 56

Our January "Portraits" concert presents music that paints pictures in sound. Through the genius of Mendelssohn, we can visit the wild Hebrides Islands; Copland's Quiet City draws a poignant scene of expressive longing, while Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 3 (Scottish) serves as a collection of postcards from his tour of Scotland. Close your eyes, and see our world through the eyes of great composers!

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Jeans 'n Classics!

February 25, 2012 - 7:30 pm

The music of Earth, Wind and Fire; Chicago; and Blood, Sweat and Tears!

We are excited to present a new "Pops" event this year! "Jeans 'n' Classics" brings us the music of the 70's Horn Bands: Earth, Wind and Fire; Chicago; and Blood, Sweat and Tears! The days of vinyl LP's, long hair and leisure suits will come alive as we enjoy music you can sing along with. Wear your jeans (or leisure suit), grow your hair long and relive the 70's with Jeans 'n' Classics.

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  Dick & Martina Temple

The Magical Music of Disney!

March 24, 2012 - 7:30 pm

Magical Music of Disney

The OSO continue in March with The Magical Music of Disney, complete with enchanting images on the big screen set to symphonic arrangements. We encourage all kids to dress up as their favorite Disney characters and participate in the Disney costume parade!

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Fantasy!

April 21, 2012 - 7:30 pm

Diba Alvi, soprano

• Emmanuel Chabrier - Espa-a
• Francis Poulenc - Gloria
• Hector Berlioz - Symphonie Fantastique, op. 14

Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique is the stuff dreams are made of. Each movement is filled with fantastic shapes and characters. Espana by Chabrier is a fantasy piece that evokes the people of Spain. Poulenc's Gloria combines our OSO Chorus, and a wonderful soprano in a celebration of glory from the Roman Catholic mass. It was awarded a Grammy Award in 1965 with the Robert Shaw Chorale.

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