October 8, 2015  |  View in browser

Charlottesville Symphony at the Unviersity of Virginia

Symphony Notes for October 8, 2015

Opening Weekend Photo Album

We want to give a big "thank you" to everyone who helped make our Season Opening concerts on September 26 and 27 such a success! Take a look at this photo album from the weekend. Many thanks to Stephen Simalchik for the photos.


Kate Tamarkin

Reminder: RSVPs Due for Kate Tamarkin: A Perfect 10!

RSVPs for "Kate Tamarkin: A Perfect 10!" are due today, October 8. If you haven't already sent back your RSVP,  please mail it as soon as possible or contact Director of Philanthropy Laura Dickason at 434.243.2513.

To learn more about this celebration, visit the event page on our website.

Forest Lakes

The Symphony is Coming to Forest Lakes

On Sunday, October 11, the Charlottesville Symphony invites all residents of Forest Lakes to come to a free informal gathering with live music! As a special treat, Principal Flute Kelly Sulick will be joined in a performance and conversation by Music Director Kate Tamarkin. Refreshments will be served. Contact the FLCA office at 973-4596 to register.

When & Where

Sunday, October 11, 5:00 - 7:00pm
The Pavilion at Forest Lakes


U.Va Chamber Music Series

The U.Va Chamber Music Series presents six concerts a year that showcase the talents of the Charlottesville Symphony's Principal Musicians. These concerts are a chance to hear Symphony Principals in an intimate setting, playing masterpieces of the chamber music repertoire alongside new works.

This fall, the series will feature Elizabeth Roberts, Principal Bassoon, and Aaron Hill, Principal Oboe. Subscriptions for the entire series as well as individual tickets are available through the UVA Arts Box Office.

Individual Tickets: $15 General / $13 U.Va Faculty & Staff / $5 Students / Free for U.Va students who reserve in advance
Subscriptions: $75 General / $60 U.Va Faculty & Staff / $25 Students


Elizabeth Roberts, Bassoon

Monday, October 26 at 8pm, Old Cabell Hall
with John Mayhood, Piano

Tickets & Information

Program

WEISBERG A Song and Dance
ELGAR Romance
YORK Sonata
NUSSIO Variations on a Theme of Pergolesi
DUTILLEUX Sarabande et Cortege

Elizabeth Roberts, Bassoon

Aaron Hill, Oboe

Aaron Hill, Oboe
"Music With Friends: Songs of the 21st Century"

Monday, November 9 at 8pm, Old Cabell Hall
With Pamela Beasley, Soprano; Lara Smith, English Horn; John Mayhood, Piano

Tickets & Information

This innovative  program presents compositions written by the performer's friends over the last fifteen years.

Program to include works by

RICH BRUNNER, REENA ESMAIL, ALYSSA MORRIS, JIM TERRITO and JUDITH SHATIN


Coming Attractions:
November 14 & 15

The Orchestra is Joined by the U.Va University Singers


Featuring

The U.Va University Singers & Chamber Singers
Christina Pier, Soprano
Sarah Issaelkhoury, Mezzo soprano
Jordan Davidson, Tenor

Conducted by Kate Tamarkin and Michael Slon

Program (click to listen)

FAURÉ Pavane in F-sharp minor, Op. 50
RAVEL
Daphnis et Chloé, Suite No. 2
BARBER
Prayers of Kierkegaard
POULENC
Gloria

When & Where

Saturday, November 14 at 8pm, Old Cabell Hall
Sunday, November 15 at 3:30pm, Martin Luther King, Jr. Performing Arts Center

Note: These concerts are selling very well, so purchase your tickets soon before the best seats are gone!

Tickets   |   Website

Symphony Office (M - F, 9 - 3pm)    |    434.924.3139
U.Va. Arts Box Office (M - F, noon - 5pm)    |    434.924.3376