Mendelssohn & Stravinsky’s Firebird

Classic Series
Thursday, October 23, 2008 at 8:00 PM
Friday, October 24, 2008 at 8:00 PM

George Hanson, conductor
Povilas Stravinsky, piano

KERNIS - Musica Celestis
STRAUSS - Death and Transfiguration
MENDELSSOHN - Piano Concerto No.1
STRAVINSKY - Firebird Suite (1919)

Richard Strauss’s sonorous tone poem Death and Transfiguration and Mendelssohn’s lively Piano Concerto No.1 is performed by international pianist, Povilas Stravinsky. The program ends with Igor Stravinsky’s ever-popular, luscious and spirited Firebird Suite.

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Big Band Blast!

TSO Pops! Series
Friday, October 31, 2008 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, November 1, 2008 at 7:30 PM
Sunday, November 2, 2008 at 2:00 PM

Rich Ridenour, piano and guest conductor
Kathy Wagner, vocalist

Blast into the season with a salute to the great “Big Band” pianists and leaders Count Basie, Duke Ellington and Eddie Duchin in a celebration of beloved big-band gems. “In the Mood”, “Take the A-Train”, “Pennsylvania 6-5000”, “Begin the Beguine” and more! Dance the night away in the aisles if you must – “Stardust” awaits you!

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Concertmaster Recital

Recital Series
Sunday, November 16, 2008 at 2:00 PM

Steven Moeckel, violin
Paula Fan, piano

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Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

Moveable Musical Feasts
Sunday, October 26, 2008 at 5:00 PM

TSO Wind Quintet
TSO String Orchestra

This world-class setting with majestic sunsets kicks off the Moveable Musical Feast Series. Sumptuous dining, elegant music, with the Desert Museum’s rich flora and fauna! A coyote sunset serenade is always a possibility!

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Beethoven & Asia

String Quartet

Recital Series
Sunday, November 16, 2008 at 2:00 PM

TSO String Quartet
Carla Ecker, violin
Ellen Chamberlain, violin
Ilona Vukovic-Gay, viola
Mary Beth Tyndall, cello



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