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News > Reno Philharmonic Orchestra Opens 39th Season
Reno Philharmonic Orchestra Opens 39th Season September 10, 2007 On Sunday, September 30th at 4:00 p.m. and Tuesday, October 2nd at 7:30.p.m. the Reno Philharmonic will open it’s 39th season, with a concert that encompasses this year’s “Best Of” Barry Jekowsky theme. The concert, sponsored by IGT, will feature cellist Alisa Weilerstein and violinist Axel Strauss, performing Brahms’ Double Concerto for Cello and Violin. Also on the program are the Symphonic Dances from West Side Story, and Ravel’s Daphnis et Chloé Suite No.2. Cellist Alisa Weilerstein will be returning for a third time to perform with the Reno Philharmonic; her appearances were in October 1999 and November 2004. Since her first public concert at the age of 4, Ms. Weilerstein has performed with the nation's top orchestras, given recitals in music capitals throughout the U.S. and Europe, and regularly participates in prestigious international festivals. She is also dedicated to performing chamber music, having grown up in a family of musicians with whom she collaborated from an early age. Following a performance of Shostakovich's Cello Concerto No. 1 with the Cleveland Orchestra, the Cleveland Plain Dealer wrote, "Cellists twice or thrice Weilerstein's age would be hard-pressed to match the concentrated beauty and power of this young dynamo's playing." Also on the program is a piece from Barry Jekowsky’s beloved Leonard Bernstein, teacher, and mentor to the Reno Phil conductor. He’s bringing back the Symphonic Dances from West Side Story, which was performed in the 2002-03 season. Music Director and Conductor Barry Jekowsky studied conducting with Leonard Bernstein in New York City. Ravel’s Daphnis et Chloé Suite No.2, a vivid and exciting piece new to the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra audience rounds out the concert. Concert Schedule: 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 Axel Strauss, violin Ravel Daphnis et Chloé Suite No.2 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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