South Dakota Symphony: Matinee Series

he Matinee Series features five Sunday afternoon concerts at 2:30 p.m., including the Symphony’s popular holiday performance. Also enjoy appearances from gifted guest artists including Alessio Bax, Allen Vizzutti and our annual New York Philharmonic collaboration.

MATINEE SERIES SCHEDULE
5 Sunday Afternoon Concerts


	OCT. 26, 2008 - 2:30 PM THE REX BROTHERS Sponsored by Koch Hazard Architects, Woods Fuller Shultz & Smith, P.C. & Swift Contractors 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 .

	DEC. 14, 2008 - 2:30 PM HOLIDAY CONCERT Sponsored by Argus Leader Media/Gannett Foundation, Midcontinent Communications, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, Home Federal Bank & DAKOTACARE Celebrate the season with a Symphony tradition – our annual holiday pops performance.

	JAN. 25, 2009 - 2:30 PM ALESSIO BAX, PIANO Sponsored by Howalt-McDowell Insurance, Inc. 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 .

	MAR. 1, 2009 - 2:30 PM ALLEN VIZZUTTI, TRUMPET Sponsored by Sanford Health Equally at home in a classical or jazz setting, Allen Vizzutti visits the South Dakota Symphony to perform the trumpet in a variety of entertaining styles.

	MAR. 15, 2009 - 2:30 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 .