JAC K S O N V I L L E SY M P H O N Y
O C TO BER 2015
FREE Community concerts Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7
BEETHOVEN AND MORE CS Fri, Oct 2 at 11 am
Courtney Lewis, conductor
Courtney Lewis, conductor
It’s the start of a new musical era in Jacksonville. Join Courtney Lewis as he conducts his first weekend as Music Director of the Jacksonville Symphony. The concert features Beethoven’s exciting Symphony No. 7.
Thu, Oct 1 at 8 pm – St. Augustine Ampitheater Fri, Oct 2 at 8 pm – Unity Plaza, 220 Riverside Ave. Sat, Oct 3 at 8 pm – Jacoby Symphony Hall
HOLST’S THE PLANETS MS
N OV E MB E R 2015
Fri & Sat, Oct 9 & 10 at 8 pm Sun, Oct 11 at 3 pm
Courtney Lewis, conductor Women of the Symphony Chorus
hollywood epics CS PS
Fri, Nov 6 at 11 am & 8 pm Sat, Nov 7 at 8 pm
ADAMS Short Ride in a Fast Machine HAYDN Symphony No. 90 HOLST The Planets
Michael Krajewski, conductor
The biggest blockbuster films in cinematic history are often linked with powerful music that defines a particular moment in our lives. Immerse yourself in the scores of some of the most popular films of all time, including Ben Hur, Titanic, Gone With the Wind and Star Wars.
the music of CS PS nat king cole Fri, Oct 16 at 11 am & 8 pm Sat, Oct 17 at 8 pm Denzal Sinclaire, vocalist
Straight from his starring role in Unforgettable, the musical of Nat King Cole’s life, Denzal Sinclaire joins the Symphony for a concert of the great singer’s hits…Unforgettable, Mona Lisa, Nature Boy and many more.
piano dialogue MS
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symphony in 60 60 Thu, Nov 12 at 6 pm
Courtney Lewis, conductor
Join the Symphony for 60 minutes of music followed by drinks and hors d’oeuvres with Courtney Lewis and the musicians.
Thu, Oct 22 at 7:30 pm Fri & Sat, Oct 23 & 24 at 8 pm
Vladimir Kulenovic, conductor Christina and Michelle Naughton, piano
SHOSTAKOVICH Festival Overture MOZART Concerto for Two Pianos and Orchestra STRAVINSKY Pétrouchka (1947 version)
SYMPHONIC F SPOOKTACULAR
Sun, Oct 25 at 3 pm Pre-concert activities at 2 pm There’s dreadful news from the Symphony Hall – the composer is dead! Where exactly were the violins on the night in question? Did anyone see the harp? Join the orchestra as we play this musical mystery The Composer is Dead by Lemony Snicket and other Halloween favorite tunes. Come early and in your favorite costume for fun Halloween surprises.
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Symphonic dances MS Fri & Sat, Nov 13 & 14 at 8 pm Courtney Lewis, conductor Arnaud Sussman, violin
STRAVINSKY Symphony in Three Movements PROKOFIEV Violin Concerto No. 2 RACHMANINOFF Symphonic Dances
MS-Florida Blue Masterworks Series • PS-Fidelity National Financial Pops Series • CS-Mayo Clinic Coffee Series • SE-Special Events 60-Symphony in 60 • F-Family Series All concerts are in Robert E. Jacoby Symphony Hall at the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts, unless otherwise noted. All programs, dates, artists and ticket prices are subject to change.
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