PUBLIC MEET & GREET
Prior to the November 16th Classics concert, we invite the community to get “up close and personal” with our music director search. There will be a Meet & Greet with Conductor Scott Seaton at Franklin Pizza Factory, located 2033 W Franklin Street, on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 from 4:30 PM – 5:45 PM. The public is welcome to attend, meet and speak with our second Music Director Finalist Scott Seaton.
Scott Seaton, Conductor
Sterling Elliott, Cello
Michael Torke’s Ash is a unique and intriguing fusion of classical and pop music — Beethovenesque, but with a vibrant, contemporary sound.
Tchaikovsky’s graceful and popular Rococo Variations will showcase Sterling Elliott’s ability to play long, lyrical melodies and leap through virtuosic cadenzas, trills, and double stops. At age 19, Elliott was a first prize winner of the 2019 Sphinx Competition, aimed at the development and recognition of high school and college talent in the black and Latino communities.
Beethoven’s dynamic Fourth Symphony is fresh and spontaneous and contains themes that served as inspiration for other composers.
Program Notes | Conductor Finalist Bio | Guest Artist Bio
CONCERT SPONSORS:
DR. AND MRS. LOUIS B. CADY / CADY WELLNESS INSTITUTE
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Evansville Philharmonic Chorus Conductor Andrea Drury will conduct the Evansville Philharmonic Fall Choral Concert at Methodist Temple UMC, located at 2109 Lincoln Avenue, on Saturday, October 26 at 7:00 PM. The Chorus will be accompanied by Thomas Drury.
The choral concert will feature a mixture of classical, spiritual and modern works including “Ching-A-Ring Chaw by Aaron Copland, Giuseppe Verdi’s “Va Pensiero,” “Ballade to the Moon” by Daniel Elder, and “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands.”
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FRIENDS OF THE CHORUS
Michelle Merrill, Conductor
Richard Lin, Violin
Following the sparkling Magic Flute Overture, we continue our tradition of presenting winners of the International Violin Competition of Indianapolis. Gifted violinist Richard Lin performs the unforgettable Mendelssohn Violin Concerto.
Aaron Copland’s quintessential American masterpiece, Appalachian Spring, perfectly captures the feeling of vast open spaces, hope, and the possibility of country life in an ideal America. The work popularized the Shaker folk song, “Simple Gifts.”
Concert Romanesc is a fine example of Ligeti’s folk style, drawing inspiration from memories of his Romainian Childhood and transforming the orchestra into a gigantic village band.
Program Notes | Conductor Finalist Bio | Guest Artist Bio
CONCERT SPONSOR:
KOCH FOUNDATION
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Sponsored by Lewis Bakeries, the Bunny Bread Candy Cane Express features Singer/Pianist Tony DeSare and the Orchestra performing songs from Disney’s hit movie “Frozen”. This magical afternoon is designed especially for families with children and includes appearances by the Evansville Philharmonic Chorus, Evansville Children’s Choir, Evansville, Ballet, Legacy Dance Company plus a visit from the Bunny Bread Bunny and Santa Claus!
CONCERT SPONSOR:
LEWIS BAKERIES
CLUB18|39!
A FREE program that allows 18–39 ages to get discounted best available seats to Evansville Philharmonic Classics or Pops concerts (limit 2 tickets per member per concert). If you’re 18–39, you can register for CLUB 18│39 for free. There is no joiner or membership fee for this program.
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