This year’s Classical Series begins with the talent and grace of the South Dakota Symphony’s very own Katherine Vogele and concludes with Puccini’s gripping three-act opera Turandot. The annual Mahler celebration, a classical favorite, is also included with these seven Saturday evening concerts.
CLASSICAL SERIES SCHEDULE
7 Saturday Evening Concerts
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SEPT. 27, 2008 - 8:00 PM
KATHERINE VOGELE, FLUTE
Sponsored by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. & South Dakota Symphony League
The South Dakota Symphony’s principal flutist and member of the Dakota Wind Quintet performs as a concert soloist with the complete orchestra. Repertoire:
Mozart - Symphony No. 25 in G minor
Wagner - Concerto for Flute, Strings and Percussion
Schumann - Symphony No. 3 "Renish"
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OCT. 25, 2008 - 8:00 PM THE REX BROTHERS
Renowned cellist Christopher Rex and Charles Rex, Former Associate Concertmaster of the New York Philharmonic, join the Symphony in our annual collaboration with the New York Philharmonic in recognition of the first ever Pavilion concert.
Repertoire:
Paulus - Double Concerto for Violin and Cello
Rex - Suite for Orchestra
Tchaikovsky - Symphony No. 4
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JAN. 10, 2009 - 8:00 PM
Sponsored by US Bank
American concert artist Julie Ann Smith brings her dramatic presence to the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra for a must-see performance. .
Repertoire:
Ginastera - Variaciones concertantes Op. 23
Ginastera - Concerto for Harp
Britten - Lachrymae (Reflections on a Song of Dowland) Op. 48a
Britten - Four Sea Interludes from "Peter Grimes"
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JAN. 24, 2009 - 8:00 PM ALESSIO BAX, PIANO Alessio Bax is already one of the world’s most established young talents. Enjoy his Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2 with the South Dakota Symphony. .
Repertoire:
Corigliano - Symphony No. 2
Rachmaninoff - Piano Concerto No. 2, Op. 18 in C minor
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FEB. 21, 2009 - 8:00 PM
ANNUAL MAHLER CELEBRATION Sponsored by Avera McKennan Hospital
The South Dakota Symphony Orchestra continues its popular tradition for a fourth straight year. Celebrate the sounds of Gustav Mahler with a performance of his third symphony. .
Repertoire:
Mahler - Symphony No. 3 in D minor
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MAR. 14, 2009 - 8:00 PM
BEETHOVEN'S SYMPHONY NO. 6
Sponsored by Raven Industries
The South Dakota Symphony Orchestra performs Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6 “Pastorale.” This concert also features soprano Kathryn Wright, bringing her impeccable tone and dramatic interpretation to the orchestra. Repertoire:
Beethoven - Symphony No. 6 (Pastorale)
Jarrett - autumn too long
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APR. 25, 2009 - 8:00 PM
PUCCINI'S OPERA, TURANDOT Sponsored by RBC Wealth Management
Based on an ancient fable set in China, Puccini’s Turandot tells of one woman’s journey from cold isolation to love and features the tenor aria “Nessun Dorma” that Pavarotti made famous. . Repertoire:
Puccini - Turandot
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