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Charlottesville Symphony at the University of Virginia

Symphony Notes for May 10, 2017

Erin Freeman, Guest Conductor
Alexander Sapp, Baritone
Jennifer Piazza-Pick, Soprano

Pops at the Paramount

Saturday, June 3 at 7:30pm
Tickets On Sale Now!

Don’t miss the Charlottesville Symphony’s pops concert at the historic Paramount Theater on Charlottesville’s Downtown Mall. Conductor Erin Freeman leads the orchestra in a blockbuster program entitled Summer Lovin' , featuring vocal soloists Jennifer Piazza-Pick and Alexander Sapp.

You'll hear music by George Gershwin, Duke Ellington and Leroy Anderson plus favorites from Grease, The King and I, Hello Dolly!, the Broadway smash hit Hamilton: An American Musical and more! The full program is below.

The best seats are going fast, so get your tickets today through The Paramount Box Office.

After Party!

Don't miss the exclusive After Party, held in the Balcony Lounge immediately following the concert. Mingle with conductor Erin Freeman, soloists Jennifer Piazza-Pick and Alexander Sapp, and members of the orchestra while enjoying wine, hors d'oeuvres and desserts from HotCakes. The After Party is included in the $95 Premium Ticket price only.

How to Purchase Tickets

Online: Tickets are available online through The Paramount website -  select your seats using the seating chart located here.  

In Person: The Paramount Box Office is open from 10am to 2pm, Monday through Friday. All ticketing fees are waived when tickets are ordered in person at the Box Office. See The Paramount's location on Google Maps.

Over the Phone: Call (434) 979-1333 from 10am to 2pm, Monday through Friday.

Featuring

Erin Freeman, Guest Conductor
Jennifer Piazza-Pick, Soprano
Alexander Sapp, Baritone

Program (click to listen)

VARIOUS  An Old Fashioned Summer
ANDERSON  The Last Rose of Summer
ANDERSON  Classical Jukebox
GLINKA  Overture to Ruslan and Lyudmila
RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN  Selections from The King and I
HERMAN  Selections from Hello Dolly!

- Intermission -

MIRANDA  Suite from Hamilton: An American Musical
PIAZZOLLA  Oblivion
ELLINGTON  Duke Ellington!
GERSHWIN  "The Man I Love"
GERSHWIN  "Somebody Loves Me"
GERSHWIN  "Summertime" from Porgy and Bess
GERSHWIN  "Embraceable You"
JACOBS & CASEY  Suite from Grease

When & Where

Saturday, June 3, at 7:30pm, The Paramount Theater

Sponsored by:

The Honorable Gerald L. and Robin D. Baliles,
in honor of Anne R. Worrell

Elizabeth Natoli



Tickets & Information

Photos from Kate Tamarkin -
The Farewell Concerts

On April 22 and 23, Kate Tamarkin took the podium as Music Director of the Charlottesville Symphony for her final pair of concerts. Many thanks to all who made these performances such a success, especially sponsors Vesta Gordon, the Office of the Provost and Vice Provost for the Arts at the University of Virginia, and The Joseph and Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation! And thanks to John Theodore Pappas for the photos.

The Symphony at City Market

The Symphony at City Market

Saturday, May 13

This Saturday, May 13, musicians from the Charlottesville Symphony will be at the Charlottesville City Market to play music, chat with friends and fans and hold a musical instrument petting zoo! Orchestra volunteers will also be handing out free Symphony balloons and flyers highlighting our upcoming Pops at the Paramount concert.

When & Where

Saturday, May 13, Charlottesville City Market

Subscription Update

We hope to mail 2017-18 Subscription Renewal materials soon. All current subscribers will receive an email when renewal information is on its way!

New subscriptions for the Symphony's 2017-18 season will be available beginning on Monday, July 3.

Symphony Website
Symphony Office (Monday-Friday, 9-5pm)   |   (434) 924-3139

UVA Arts Box Office Website
Box Office (Monday-Friday, noon-5pm)   |   (434) 924-3376