Vote American!
Soloist: TBA |
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Saturday - Sunday, October 18–19, 2008 |
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Gould
Copland
Gershwin
Dvorak
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American Salute
Old American Songs
American in Paris
Symphony “From the New World”
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Join the Ocala Symphony Orchestra for an opening night pre-election pleaser. No partisan politics on this program! Everyone is joining the “party.” One of the great romantic symphonies, Dvorák’s spirited “American” symphony will conclude the program. |
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Holiday Scenes from Stage and Screen
Soloist: Victoria Atwater, Soprano • Bruce Reed, Tenor |
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Saturday - Sunday, December 13–14, 2008 |
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Tchaikovsky
Herman
Menotti
Puccini
Mahler
Silvestri
Humperdinck
Herbert
Prokofiev
Berlin
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"Polonaise" from Eugene Onegin
"We Need a Little Christmas" from Mame
"March of the Kings," "This Is My Box," and "Shepherds' Dance" from Amahl and the Night Visitors
Che gelida manina and Mi chiamano MiMi from La boheme
"Of Youth" from Das Lied von der Erde
Suite from The Polar Express
"Prayer" from Hansel and Gretel
"March of the Toys" and "Toyland" from Babes in Toyland
Troika from Lt. Kije
"Happy Holiday" and "White Christmas" from Holiday Inn
Additional Holiday favorites from It's a Wonderful Life, March of the Penguins, The Lemon Drop Kid, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, A Christmas Story, and Home Alone
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Enjoy music inspired by the season—operatic and Hollywood favorites in a grand, fun, holiday mix. |
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Celtic Connection
Soloist: John O’Conor, Piano |
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Saturday - Sunday, February 21—22, 2009 |
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Beethoven
Mendelssohn
Verdi
arr. Farber
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Piano Concerto No. 3 in C-minor
Hebrides Overture (Fingal’s Cave)
Overture to Macbeth
Traditional Irish Folk Songs arranged for Piano and Orchestra
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Internationally renowned interpreter of Beethoven pianist and friend of the OSO, John O’Conor, returns to Ocala for a performance of Beethoven’s grandest concerto and to perform an exquisite set of traditional folk songs of his beloved Ireland. Scottish themes complete this exciting program. |
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Earth, Wind, Fire, and . . . Green!
Soloist: Winners of the 18th Annual Young Artists Competition, soloists |
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Saturday - Sunday, April 4—5, 2009 |
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Wagner
deFalla
Torke
Williams
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Overture to The Flying Dutchman
"Ritual Fire Dance" from El amor brujo
Green
"Adventures on Earth" from E. T.
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The Greek classical elements of nature are not the exclusive domain of rock bands! The OSO presents their version of the ancient themes and blends it with a new one, appropriate for our times. The classical elements “surround” magnificent performances by the winners of the orchestra’s 18th annual competition. You will be amazed at the talent of these young virtuosi! |
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| Noteworthy Extras! |
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5th Annual "Symphony Under the Lights" Concert
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Friday, December 12th, 2008 at 7:00 PM on Ocala's Historic Downtown Square |
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This concert was established with the generous help of former Mayor Gerald Ergle and the City of Ocala as a free community concert designed to help ring in the Holiday Season and create a tradition in the heart of Downtown Ocala. This free concert is sponsored annually by corporate donors and is a wonderful opportunity to gather the family together, share some hot chocolate, and listen to great Holiday favorites. |
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18th Annual Young Artist Competition Honors Recital
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Sunday, January 25th, 2009 at 3:00 PM at Ocala Breeder’s Sales Auditorium |
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This recital is a special subscriber’s perk free to all season ticket holders and only $5.00 for non-season ticket holders. This recital was established due to the high standard of students auditioning in the past and as an opportunity for the young musicians to perform for a large audience. Come out and support our aspiring young artists who have been chosen as finalists in the Annual Young Artist Competition. All of the performers will be showcasing concertos they auditioned with in the competition. |
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