Happy Friday everyone! We’re very excited to share with you the dates for the 2010-2011 concert series for our client, Savannah Philharmonic. If you haven’t been to one of their concerts, now is your chance! Season tickets are on sale now at the SCAD Box Office and online at https://tickets.scadboxoffice.com.
The 2010 – 2011 Philharmonic Season
Saturday, September 11, 2010, 8 p.m.
The American Spirit
Lucas Theatre for the Arts
Bernstein, Gershwin, Sousa and more!
The Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra and full chorus join forces in a mark of respect on September 11 and a tribute to America on Patriot’s Day.
Friday, October 22, 2010, 8 p.m.
The Dream of Gerontius by Edward Elgar
Cathedral of St. John the Baptist*
An Oratorio of unsurpassed beauty told from the aspect of a dying soul, Gerontius, who guided by his guardian angel, begins his journey to meet his Saviour. Breathtaking and a first for Savannah, Artistic Director Peter Shannon’s highlight tip of the season. NOT to be missed.
Friday and Saturday, December 17 and 18, 2010, 8 p.m.
Christmas with the Philharmonic
Cathedral of St. John the Baptist*
Join the Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra, Chorus and friends in your Christmas favorites.
It’s THE Christmas concert in Savannah!
Friday and Saturday, January 21 and 22, 2011, 8 p.m.
Cosi fan Tutte
Lucas Theatre for the Arts
Fully staged with internationally acclaimed soloists and live Orchestra… this popular Mozart comic opera in Italian is a highlight in Savannah’s cultural calendar.
Sunday, February 13, 2011, 3 p.m.
Pure Romance
Trustees Theater
Fledermaus Overture J. Strauss
Four Seasons of Buenos Aires A. Piazzolla (Violin Soloist Ricardo Ochoa)
Romeo and Juliet Overture P.I. Tchaikovsky
Symphony No. 2 J. Brahms
Saturday, April 23, 2011, 8 p.m.
Rockin’ with the Phil
Lucas Theatre for the Arts
Come on in for a fun night of pop with the Savannah Philharmonic Chorus and rock band!
Friday, May 27, 2011, 8 p.m.
Season Finale!
Lucas Theatre for the Arts
Hebrides Overture F. Mendelssohn
Violin Concerto J. Brahms (Violin Soloist: Heather Cottrell)
Symphony No. 5 P.I. Tchaikovsky
Your last chance this season with the Savannah Philharmonic! This concert is a classic!
*Please do not call the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist with ticket or performance questions.
Savannah Philharmonic Chamber Music Series 2010-2011
Chamber Concert I
Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010, 3 p.m.
Skidaway Island Methodist Church
Brass quartet
Works of Bach, Vivaldi, Gabrieli, Boyce
Robin Beauchamp, trumpet; Michael Fee, trumpet; Carl Polk, trombone;
Mike Daly, French horn
Chamber Concert II
Sunday, October 24, 2010, 3 p.m.
Skidaway Island Methodist Church
Cello and piano
Works of Beethoven and Rachmaninoff
David Gee, cello; Lynne Mackey, piano
Chamber Concert III
Sunday, January 23, 2011, 3 p.m.
Skidaway Island Methodist Church
Wind ensembles and string sextet
Works of Haydn, Beethoven, Villa Lobos and Dvorak
Jeana Melilli, flute; Miranda Dohrman, clarinet; Sandra Nikolajevs, bassoon; Tristan Lehnert, violin; Ricardo Ochoa, violin; Lizhou Liu, viola; Yvonne Johnson, viola; Roy Harran, cello;
Annelise Nelson, cello
Chamber Concert IV
Thursday, February 10, 2011, 7:30 p.m.
Skidaway Island Methodist Church
String quartet
Works of Brahms Quartet No. 1 in C minor
Carter Pann, Love Letters Quartet
Robbi Kenney, violin; Jadde Nolty, violin; Anjali Lind, viola; Annelise Nelson, cello