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It’s always exciting, if somewhat challenging, to start with a fresh canvas when setting out to plan a new season. Looking back when the process is finished, it can be gratifying to see how artists, repertoire and ideas — some new and some that have been on our minds for a while — come together to form the next season for the TSO.
We’ve hoped to invite Midori to perform with us for some time now, and what better way to have her debut with the orchestra than in what is sure to be a magnificent performance of the Brahms Violin Concerto? Doc Severinsen and the Classical Mystery Tour guys are old TSO friends and their new shows are must-haves. The TSO has become friends with Fabio Bidini, Cirque de la Symphonie and the Bill Ganz Western Band over the past few seasons and the overwhelming response from patrons demanded encores. As soon as I conducted a performance featuring the TSO Young Artists Competition winner Ilia Uliatnitsky, I wanted to work with him again. Judging from the international acclaim, this young man has quite a career ahead of him — as does our other young artist this season, violinist Stefan Jackiw. The state of Arizona turns 100 in February 2012 (the TSO has been around for 83 of ‘em) and we invited the world’s premier performer of the Native American flute, R. Carlos Nakai, to the party. Of course the occasion calls for a performance of the Grand Canyon Suite, enhanced with a James Westwater “video concerto” featuring new perspectives of the Grand Canyon plus other Arizona highlights such as the Painted Desert, Havasu Falls and Saguaro National Park. This season, you’ll also listen to favorites such as Rachmaninoff’s Variations on a Theme of Paganini, Barber’s Adagio for Strings, Dvoˇrák’s New World Symphony, Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 5, Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring and the TSO premiere of Beethoven’s Missa Solemnis, reminding us all that with such a vast palate, creating a mural of sound isn’t so hard after all!
AND EL RITMO DE LA VIDA
George Hanson, conductor Guest soloists
George Hanson, conductor
TSO Chorus, Bruce Chamberlain, director One of the most popular works in choral literature, The TSO Chorus’ performance of Handel’s Messiah has become a family tradition in Tucson. Treat yourself and your loved ones to the joy of the awe-inspiring Hallelujah Chorus this holiday season.
George Hanson, conductor Midori, violin
STRAUSS, JR. ENESCU LISZT BRAHMS
MASTERWORKS SPECIAL
December 10 8:00 pm
December 11 2:00 pm
CLASSIC SPECIAL
Saturday, January 14 7:30 pm
TSO POPS! SPECIAL
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February 11
March 10
8:00 pm
Gypsy Baron Overture Rumanian Rhapsody No. 2 Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 Violin Concerto
TSO POPS! SPECIAL
7:30 pm
After making her debut with the New York Philharmonic as an 11-year old prodigy, Midori is now recognized for the evolution and scope of her 28-year career as a dazzlingly gifted performer. In her TSO debut, the world-renowned violinist will perform Brahms’ beautiful Violin Concerto shimmering with expression. Midori’s performance will cap an evening of jubilant music with a gypsy theme including Johann Strauss, Jr.’s lighthearted Gypsy Baron Overture, George Enescu’s popular Romanian Rhapsody No. 2 and Liszt’s lush Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2.
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A funny thing happened to Doc Severinsen on his way to retirement. He moved to Mexico, met some jazz musicians playing in a café and created a new show with the ensemble, El Ritmo de la Vida (the Rhythm of Life). Boasting a blend of traditional Mexican music, Argentine tango, Spanish flamenco and gypsy, you’ll hear music by Astor Piazzolla, gypsy jazz in the style of the great Django Reinhardt, plenty of guitar and violin and Doc’s trademark trumpet. “If this is retirement, I can recommend it highly!” says Doc.
TRIBUTE TO THE MUSIC OF PAUL MCCARTNEY Martin Herman, guest conductor Live and Let Die combines the power of the golden era of pop music with the TSO Pops! to bring a delightful concert experience for Beatles and Paul McCartney fans of all ages. Tony Kishman, with his uncanny resemblance both visually and vocally to the beloved Beatle, is regarded by Beatle connoisseurs as the world’s best McCartney look and
sound-alike. He is joined by Classical Mystery Tour collaborators Jim Owen, Chris Camilleri and conductor Martin Herman for a hitpacked show including “Band on the Run,” “Lady Madonna,” “Silly Love Songs,” “When I’m Sixty-Four,” “The Long and Winding Road” and “Yesterday.”
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