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News > Reno Phil's 39th Season
Reno Phil's 39th Season March 1, 2007 To celebrate Music Director Barry Jekowsky’s 10th and final season with the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra, the conductor has chosen some of his favorite pieces and his most memorable guest artists to recap the time spent with the orchestra. The season line up, planned by Music Director Barry Jekowsky, includes the return of pianist Jon Nakamatsu, cellist Alicia Weilerstein, and violinists Chee-Yun and Anne Akiko-Meyers. New to the Reno Philharmonic stage, pianist Andrew von Oeyen and the debut of Davidson Institute Laureate and guitarist Travis Johnson will be featured this season. The season opens on September 30 and October 2, with cellist Alisa Weilerstein returning for a third time to perform with the Reno Philharmonic; her appearances were in October 1999 and November 2004. Joining Ms. Weilerstein will be another returning artist, violinist Chee-Yun. The violinist appeared previously with the orchestra in 1993, the same year her career took off with her first recording. Local music critic, Jack Neal noted Ms. Weilerstein’s performance: “[Her] state of rapture as she plays helps dig beneath the surface, creating a musical séance of sorts that captivates.” The duet will perform the Brahms’ Double Concerto for Cello and Violin. Also on the program is Barry’s beloved Bernstein, teacher and mentor to the Reno Phil conductor. He’s bringing back the Symphonic Dances from West Side Story, which was the opener for the 2004-05 Season. Ravel’s Daphnis et Chloé Suite No.2, a vivid and exciting piece new to the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra audience rounds out the concert. Pianist Andrew von Oeyen makes his first trip to Reno in October. Since his debut at age 17 with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Mr. von Oeyen has already established himself as one of the most captivating pianists of his generation. A recent graduate of The Juilliard School, Mr. von Oeyen`s performances have been broadcast on National Public Radio and he has been a featured guest on NPR’s “Performance Today.” Also on the program for October 21 & 23, 2007 are the Overture to the opera William Tell, and a symphony Mr. Jekowsky chose for his debut season with the Reno Phil, Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9, also called the “New World.” The November concert brings acclaimed violinist Anne Akiko-Meyers back to the Reno stage. When Ms. Akiko-Meyers was last here for the season finale of the 2003-2004 season, Jack Neal wrote, “[She] is terrific in all ways. She plays with a ravishing sound. …her playing does not, however, merely fly across a dazzling surface, but plays sensitively to the concerto's lyricism and depth of character.” Thirteen CDs to her credit, Ms. Akiko-Meyers tours extensively throughout the world and is highly sought after as a soloist for concerts, festivals, live broadcasts and television commercials. In 1986, she joined the Young Concert Artists roster, and in 1993, she was awarded the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant, the only artist to be the sole recipient of this annual award. She will perform the Barber Concerto for Violin. The concerts on November 17 & 18, 2007, will also feature Rimsky-Korsakov’s Capriccio Espagnol and the crowd pleasing Mussorgsky-Ravel composition Pictures at an Exhibition, last performed by the orchestra in 2004. The January concerts, on 13 & 15, 2007, are set to get the audience in a dancing mood. As the orchestra will perform Falla’s Dances from the 3-Cornered Hat, they will share the stage with celebrated flamenco dancer, Yaelisa, Artistic Director of award winning dance groups, Caminos Flamencos. Also on the program is Giuliani’s Guitar Concerto No. 3, featuring guitarist Travis Johnson, in his professional debut. Mr. Johnson is a Davidson Institute Laureate. Tchaikovsky’ romantic Symphony No. 5 completes this diverse and exciting program. For MasterClassics 5, on February 24 and 26th 2008, Reno welcomes back Van Cliburn winner, Jon Nakamatsu. A native of California, Jon Nakamatsu claimed a distinguished place on the international musical scene in June 1997 when named the Gold Medalist of the Tenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, the only American to have achieved this distinction since 1981. A former high school German teacher, he became a star in classical music overnight. When Mr. Nakamatsu performed in Reno in 2004, Jack Neal wrote, “He brings a sensational technique to the concerto's extensive demands, but never lapses into mere keyboard athletics. His playing does dazzle, however. It also touches the heart and that's exactly as it should be.” He will perform Rachmaninoff’s Concerto No. 3, a piece he has recorded with the Rochester Philharmonic. Also on the program are Beethoven’s exciting Lenore No. 3 and the evocative Pines of Rome from Respighi. For the season finale, on April 27 & April 28, 2008, Music Director Jekowsky has planned a tour de force with Orff’s thrilling Carmina Burana, performed by Jekowsky and the Phil in 2000 and 2004 to sold out houses. The stage will be loaded with over 400 singers and musicians. Also on the program is Copland’s Appalachian Spring, a ballet score that achieved widespread popularity as an orchestral suite. Copland was awarded the 1945 Pulitzer Prize for Music for the ballet. The performance schedule is: Joy & Passion September 30 & October 2, 2007 Sunday 4:00 Tuesday 7:30 Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts Bernstein Symphonic Dances from West Side Story Brahms Double Concerto for Cello and Violin, featuring Alicia Weilerstein, cello and Chee-Yun, violin Ravel Daphnis et Chloé Suite No.2 Romancing the West October 21 & 23, 2007 Sunday 4:00 Tuesday 7:30 Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts Rossini William Tell Overture Mendelssohn Piano Concerto No. 1, featuring Andrew von Oeyen, piano Dvorak Symphony No. 9 (New World) Visionary Sound November 17 & 18, 2007 Saturday 7:30 Sunday 4:00 (Note Saturday/Sunday Schedule) Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts Rimsky Korsakov Capriccio Espagnol Barber Violin Concerto, featuring Anne Akiko-Meyers, violin Mussorgsky/Ravel Pictures at an Exhibition Spanish Fire January 13 & 15, 2008 Sunday 4:00 Tuesday 7:30 Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts Falla Dances from The Three Cornered Hat, featuring Yaelisa, flamenco dancer Giuliani Guitar Concerto No. 3, featuring Travis Johnson, guitar Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5 Brilliant Echoes February 24 & 26, 2008 Sunday 4:00 Tuesday 7:30 Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts Beethoven Leonore No. 3 Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 3, featuring Jon Nakamatsu, pianist Respighi Pines of Rome The Grand Farewell April 27& 29, 2008 Sunday 4:00 Tuesday 7:30 Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts Copland Appalachian Spring Orff Carmina Burana All performances take place in the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts. New subscriptions are on sale now. Prices start at $131 for the series of six concerts with discounts available to seniors. A subscription half off introductory deal will be offered by the RPA during the month of July. Students can come for “rush” seating for $8.00 a ticket, one half-hour before performance, and must bring valid student ID, if over 16. Patrons can join Music Director Barry Jekowsky one-half hour prior to each performance for “A Preview from the Podium.” This pre-concert talk is free for all ticket holders in the auditorium at the Pioneer Center. Mr. Jekowsky talks about the composers and/or works the orchestra will perform. For more information or tickets log onto www.renophil.com, or call the RPA business office (775) 323-6393. |
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