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News > Reno Philharmonic Orchestra “Romances the West” with Music
Reno Philharmonic Orchestra “Romances the West” with Music October 1, 2007 On Sunday, October 21st at 4:00 p.m. and Tuesday, October 23rd at 7:30.p.m. the Reno Philharmonic will feature a line up of romantic period and western themed music with the highlight of a young and talented pianist, Andrew Von Oeyon, performing Mendelssohn’s Piano Concerto No. 1. Also on the program are the Overture to the opera William Tell, and Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9. Andrew von Oeyen has already established himself as one of the most captivating pianists of his generation. Since his debut at age 17 with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Esa-Pekka Salonen, von Oeyen has performed to critical acclaim in recital and orchestral appearances around the world. Recent concert highlights include Mr. von Oeyen`s return to London’s Wigmore Hall, after his successful 2004 recital debut there. He also returned to the Gilmore International Keyboard Festival, where he won the prestigious Gilmore Young Artist Award in 1999, to the Spoleto Festival where he played and conducted to great acclaim, and to the Detroit Symphony for a subscription week. He has performed with the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Atlanta Symphony, Saint Louis Symphony, the Seattle Symphony, Singapore Symphony, and at the Grant Park Festival. 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.” Included in this program is the Overture to the opera William Tell, most commonly known as the theme to the famed TV show, Lone Ranger. “The audience will nearly not recognize this piece, since we’re doing the complete overture,” said Tim Young, executive director of the Reno Philharmonic Association. “The overture opens with music that is not usually performed,” he added. Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9, also called the “New World” rounds out the program. This romantic period symphony Mr. Jekowsky chose for his debut season with the Reno Phil, in 1998. Concert Schedule: 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) The performances will take place in the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts. Prices start at $26 with discounts available to seniors. Tickets can be purchased through the Reno Philharmonic Box office at McKinley Arts and Culture Center, on the phone at 323-6393, or online at www.RenoPhil.com. Students can apply for “rush” seating one-half hour before the 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 log onto www.RenoPhil.com, or call the RPA business office at (775) 323-6393. |
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