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What is the Masterworks Series? - Seven classical concerts on Saturday nights at 8 p.m. at the Paramount Theatre
- Adult Season Ticket Prices: $128-$301
- Senior Season Ticket Prices: $98-$301
- Student Season Prices: $29-$301, (FREE in Second Balcony!)
- Adult Single Ticket Prices: $20-$51 per concert
- Insight, a pre-concert discussion series at 7 p.m. at the Paramount Theatre Guaranty Bank Reception Hall before every Masterworks concert.
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Saturday, September 22, 2007, 8:00 PM, Paramount Theatre
Peng Peng, Piano
Scott Foppiano, Organ
| Bernstein | On the Town: Three Dance Episodes | | Grieg | Piano Concerto, Op. 16, A minor | | Saint-Saëns | Symphony No. 3, Op. 78, C minor, “Organ Symphony” |
The symphony kicks off the 2007-2008 season by hitting the town in style with an ode to the exuberance of youth. The concert begins with Three Dance Episodes from Bernstein’s On the Town, the Broadway smash that launched the careers of Frank Sinatra and Gene Kelly. The orchestra then welcomes guest pianist Peng Peng, who at the tender age of 15 is dazzling audiences worldwide, to perform Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A minor. The program concludes with Symphony No. 3 in C minor by Saint-Saëns in what will be one of the most powerful and unforgettable evenings of the year.Beautiful playing – Peng Peng has the sound of an adult and amazing musical insight. Truly extraordinary! – Andrew Thomas, pre-college division chair, The Juilliard School Listen to Conductor Conversations with Nancy Hagen on Classical Radio KSUI 91.7 FM on Friday, Sept. 21 at 10 a.m. Buy Tickets NOW!
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Saturday, October 20, 2007, 8:00 PM, Paramount Theatre
Jeffrey Khaner, Flute
| Elgar | Crown of India Suite | | Chesky | Flute Concerto | | Rimsky-Korsakov | Scheherazade, Op. 35 |
Travel to the Far East with this exotic second Masterworks concert. The night begins with Elgar’s Crown of India Suite, a romantic, dramatic portrait of the subcontinent. Jeffrey Khaner, the renowned principal flute of the Philadelphia Orchestra, joins the orchestra to perform David Chesky’s Concerto for Flute and Orchestra – a work specially written for this concert’s guest artist. The piece has a sultry Middle Eastern flavor that’s sure to mesmerize. We end our musical travels in Baghdad with Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade, which musically brings to life the tales of 1001 Nights.[Chesky’s concerto] is fun, probably due in no small measure to Khaner’s ability to make it sound easy. Although the technical patterns are anything but that. – Flute Talk Magazine Listen to Conductor Conversations with Nancy Hagen on Classical Radio KSUI 91.7 FM on Friday, Oct. 19 at 10 a.m. Buy Tickets NOW!
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Saturday, November 17, 2007, 8:00 PM, Paramount Theatre
Julia Sakharova, Violin
| Humperdinck | Hänsel und Gretel: Three Excerpts | | Sibelius | Violin Concerto, Op. 47, D minor | | Strauss | Death and Transfiguration, Op. 24 |
It’s been 15 years since Julia Sakharova first came to Cedar Rapids and captured our hearts as a gifted violinist in need of an urgent medical procedure. She returns for a touching homecoming as a lovely and vibrant woman, now a graduate of The Juilliard School and an accomplished musician, to perform a shimmering performance of Sibelius’ Violin Concerto. Her performance is complemented by music from a classic Engelbert Humperdinck fairy-tale opera and Richard Strauss’ Death and Transfiguration – works infused with Romantic melody and sweeping orchestration.Her playing stands out as deeply felt and mature beyond her years. – Rachmaninov Society Newsletter Listen to Conductor Conversations on Classical Radio KSUI 91.7 FM on Friday, Nov. 16 at 10 a.m. Buy Tickets NOW!
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Saturday, January 26, 2008, 8:00 PM, Paramount Theatre
Gretchen Brumwell, Harp
| Brahms | Variations on a Theme of Joseph Haydn, Op. 56a | | Ginastera | Harp Concerto, Op. 25 | | Stravinsky | Le Baiser de la fée (The Fairy’s Kiss): Divertimento | | Hindemith | Symphonic Metamorphosis of Themes by Carl Maria von Weber |
What’s old is new again in this program, where each of the works is based on the melodic invention of a prior composer. Brahms discovered a melody he believed to be of Haydn’s invention and wrote his own set of variations based on the theme. The Cedar Rapids Symphony’s own Principal Harpist Gretchen Brumwell performs Alberto Ginastera’s Harp Concerto which represents his attempts to rework the indigenous music of Argentina through the “mysterious” voice of the harp. Stravinsky took the music of Tchaikovsky and remolded it into his own image with Le Baiser de la fée (The Fairy’s Kiss), while Hindemith’s progressive, sometimes jazzy Symphonic Metamorphosis of Themes by Carl Maria von Weber, borrows from the 19th century composer’s work and manipulates it in surprising ways. As one of the most exciting orchestral works of the 20th century, this is a fitting end to this concert of refashioned classics.The concert’s first half featured jewel solo performances by orchestra members including Gretchen Brumwell who was sprightly, courtly and lullabyish. Brumwell flourished. – Cedar Rapids Gazette Listen to Conductor Conversations on Classical Radio KSUI 91.7 FM on Friday, Jan. 25 at 10 a.m. Buy Tickets NOW!
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Saturday, February 16, 2008, 8:00 PM, Paramount Theatre
Daniel Kleinknecht, Guest Conductor
| Wagner | Siegfried Idyll | | Copland | Appalachian Spring | | Beethoven | Symphony No. 6, Op. 68, F Major (Pastorale) |
Catch a glimpse of paradise with “Idyllic Vistas” where composers express their passion and their musical view of paradise in different ways – some through nature and others through relationships. Wagner’s intimate Siegfried Idyll opens the concert with his candid ode to familial bliss. Appalachian Spring, Copland’s classic portrait of life, love and family in pastoral America, continues the concert and tells of a homesteading couple beginning their life together, giving thanks for their good fortune and nature’s bounty. The orchestra concludes the evening with Beethoven’s Sixth Symphony in which the composer expresses in his music the sounds of the countryside. Celebrate the beauty of the simple life as winter melts inexorably into spring.…with Kleinknecht at the podium, the sound was wonderfully hall-filling and alive with exceptional power and grace. – Peoria Journal Listen to Conductor Conversations on Classical Radio KSUI 91.7 FM on Friday, Feb. 15 at 10 a.m. Buy Tickets NOW!
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Saturday, March 29, 2008, 8:00 PM, Paramount Theatre
Cedar Rapids Concert Chorale
| Haydn | Symphony No. 44, E minor (Trauer) | | Brahms | German Requiem, Op. 45 |
“How lovely is thy dwelling place.” This Psalm, echoed here by Brahms, illustrates the sentiment of this program which showcases the Cedar Rapids Concert Chorale in one of the great choral/orchestral works in the repertoire. Brahms’ German Requiem is an ecumenical work of hope and faith, which paints an image of the afterlife that is both uplifting and comforting. Complementing this work is Haydn’s stormy Symphony No. 44, popularly known as his “Trauer” or “mourning” symphony.Listen to Conductor Conversations on Classical Radio KSUI 91.7 FM on Friday, March 28 at 10 a.m. Buy Tickets NOW!
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Saturday, May 03, 2008, 8:00 PM, Paramount Theatre
Norman Krieger, Piano
| Smetana | The Bartered Bride: Overture | | Brahms | Piano Concerto No. 2, Op. 83, B-flat Major | | Prokofiev | Symphony No. 5, Op. 100, B-flat Major |
The 2007-2008 season comes to an end with a sophisticated taste of Eastern Europe. Smetana’s crowd pleasing overture from his opera, The Bartered Bride, launches the program and showcases the impressive musicianship of the orchestra as they tackle this challenging work. Acclaimed pianist Norman Krieger joins the orchestra to perform Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 2. The season concludes with Prokofiev’s melodic and proudly Russian Symphony No. 5, one of the great musical achievements of the 20th century.Listen to Conductor Conversations on Classical Radio KSUI 91.7 FM on Friday, May 2 at 10 a.m. Buy Tickets NOW! * Please Note: Due to illness, previously schedule guest Pianist Maxence Pilchen will not be able to join the CRSO for the Masterworks VII concert. It’s our pleasure to present pianist Norman Krieger who will perform Brahm’s Piano Concerto No. 2, Op. 83, Bb Major, in its place.
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What is the Pops Series? - Three Saturday nights at 7:30 p.m. or Sunday afternoons at 2:30 p.m. at the Paramount Theatre
- Concerts feature popular selections
- Adult Season Ticket prices: $47-$142
- Senior Season Ticket prices: $41-$142
- Student Season Ticket prices: $13-$142
- Adult Single Ticket prices: $20-$51 per concert
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Friday, June 29, 2007, 8:00 PM, Kirkwood Community College
It’s a remarkable summer concert experience! Join the Cedar Rapids Symphony for a pleasant evening of patriotic classics at Freedom Festival’s annual Patriotic Pops concert. Enjoy fireworks and patriotic tunes, and of course the 1812 Overture! So come early and stay late – it is a fun-filled evening for the whole family!Tickets are $8 for adults, $4 for children 6-12 and free for children 5 and under. Preferred seating tickets are available for $15 (all ages), through June 28, 2007. Call or visit the Freedom Festival office for more details, 365-8313 or www.freedomfestival.com. *Please Note: Patrons attending this concert must also have a $3 Freedom Festival button, available at the Cedar Rapids Symphony Box Office, area Casey’s General Stores and other Freedom Festival button outlets. There will be no rain dates or refunds for this concert.
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Saturday, October 06, 2007, 7:30 PM, Paramount Theatre
Hear the songs of Elton John as the Cedar Rapids Symphony, along with Jeans n’ Classics, presents some of the most loved Elton John songs, spanning over three decades of his remarkable career. Sir Elton’s ability to convey sentiment and emotion through music is world-renowned; don’t miss your chance to experience his songs in all their orchestral grandeur. Every one of the songs performed benefits enormously from the symphonic treatment of the Cedar Rapids Symphony. Tiny Dancer blooms with a full string accompaniment and the orchestra rolls up their sleeves to run through the rocker Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting. This concert will feature Jeans ‘n Classics musicians Jean Meilleur, vocals, John Regan, piano and vocals, Jeff Christmas, drums and Mitch Tyler, bass guitar. These Jeans 'n Classics musicians have helped to build younger, loyal audiences for symphony orchestras across Canada and the United States. This concert might be louder than a typical Symphony Pops concert. Buy Tickets NOW!
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Sunday, October 07, 2007, 2:30 PM, Paramount Theatre
Hear the songs of Elton John as the Cedar Rapids Symphony, along with Jeans n’ Classics, presents some of the most loved Elton John songs, spanning over three decades of his remarkable career. Sir Elton’s ability to convey sentiment and emotion through music is world-renowned; don’t miss your chance to experience his songs in all their orchestral grandeur. Every one of the songs performed benefits enormously from the symphonic treatment of the Cedar Rapids Symphony. Tiny Dancer blooms with a full string accompaniment and the orchestra rolls up their sleeves to run through the rocker Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting. This concert will feature Jeans ‘n Classics musicians Jean Meilleur, vocals, John Regan, piano and vocals, Jeff Christmas, drums and Mitch Tyler, bass guitar. These Jeans 'n Classics musicians have helped to build younger, loyal audiences for symphony orchestras across Canada and the United States. This concert might be louder than a typical Symphony Pops concert. Buy Tickets NOW!
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Saturday, April 12, 2008, 7:30 PM, Paramount Theatre
Who knew the Paramount Theatre could double as a beautiful historic theatre and a hip night club? Relive the sounds of Benny Goodman and Louis Prima with Club Swing! Featuring acclaimed international performance group Five by Design, Club Swing transports you back to the golden days of American song and dance with an elaborate 1940s stage show backed by the full Cedar Rapids Symphony. The concert highlights some of the greatest tunes from 1937-1955 and delivers them with astounding grace, passion and power. Whether listening to Cole Porter’s Begin the Beguine or the musical parody of Spike Jones’ Cocktails for Two, Five by Design’s Club Swing personifies American popular culture during the swing era. This concert might be louder than a typical Symphony Pops concert. Buy Tickets NOW!
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Sunday, April 13, 2008, 2:30 PM, Paramount Theatre
Who knew the Paramount Theatre could double as a beautiful historic theatre and a hip night club? Relive the sounds of Benny Goodman and Louis Prima with Club Swing! Featuring acclaimed international performance group Five by Design, Club Swing transports you back to the golden days of American song and dance with an elaborate 1940s stage show backed by the full Cedar Rapids Symphony. The concert highlights some of the greatest tunes from 1937-1955 and delivers them with astounding grace, passion and power. Whether listening to Cole Porter’s Begin the Beguine or the musical parody of Spike Jones’ Cocktails for Two, Five by Design’s Club Swing personifies American popular culture during the swing era. This concert might be louder than a typical Symphony Pops concert. Buy Tickets NOW!
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What is the Showcase Chamber Series? - Three Saturday nights at 8 p.m. venues throughout Cedar Rapids
- Season Ticket Prices: $47 for adults and seniors, $24 for students
- Single Ticket Prices: $20 for adults, $11 for students
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Saturday, September 08, 2007, 8:00 PM, First Presbyterian Church
CRSO Brass Quintet
| Gale | A Suite from West Side Story | | | | Plog | Four Sketches | | |
Travel coast to coast with a night of thrilling brass at the first Chamber Series concert of the 2007-2008 season. The evening begins with Jack Gale’s A Suite from West Side Story, which showcases songs from Bernstein’s classic New York musical, including Somewhere, Prologue/Jet Song, Tonight, Maria and Mambo. The concert concludes with Anthony Plog’s Four Sketches, a pleasing and truly American composition that draws from a rich and varied musical horizon as vast and diverse as our country. Buy Tickets NOW!
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Saturday, December 01, 2007, 8:00 PM, New Covenant Bible Church
CRSO Chamber Orchestra
Cedar Rapids Concert Chorale
Upon completing the Hallelujah Chorus, Handel remarked, “I think I did see all Heaven before me, and the great God himself.” This oratorio has since become one of the most beloved works admired worldwide. Now it’s your turn to join in on the experience! The Cedar Rapids Symphony invites you to take part in the inaugural Messiah sing-a-long concert, beginning a tradition where the audience, bolstered by the Cedar Rapids Concert Chorale, has an opportunity to sing along with this timeless masterpiece. Buy Tickets NOW! Need Music?
A limited number of scores will be available for use. Otherwise you may bring your
own or purchase Messiah scores from Eble Music at www.eble.com. Bring any edition! Need Directions?
Detailed directions are available at
www.newcovenantbible.org.
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Saturday, April 26, 2008, 8:00 PM, First Presbyterian Church
CRSO Woodwind Quintet
Miko Kominami, Piano
| d'Indy | Sarabande & Minuet | | Thuille | Sextet in Bb major, Op.6 | | Poulenc | Sextet (1932) |
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Join the Cedar Rapids Symphony Woodwind Quintet and Symphony Pianist Miko Kominami for a lively evening of chamber music featuring the works of three exceptional French composers. The concert opens with a short work by Vincent d'Indy: his Sarabande & Minuet, which is simple, tuneful and charming. Ludwig Thuille’s Sextet, Op.6, reminiscent of Schumann, is an early work, but one which he has become best known for. Many moods are embodied within its four movements - some bold, some tender - but the style is warm and romantic overall. After a brief intermission, the concert will conclude with Poulenc’s vibrant Sextet (1932). This spirited piece is full of wit and effervescence and is sure to be enjoyed by all. Buy Tickets NOW!
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What is the Children's Discovery Series? - Two Saturday morning concerts at 9:30 & 11 a.m. at the Paramount Theatre
- Specifically designed for children in preschool through third grade and their families
- Features kid-friendly music, fun and educational commentary and audience interaction
- Season Ticket prices: $13 or $19
- Single Ticket prices: $9 or $14 per concert
- Same low price for adults and children
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Saturday, November 03, 2007, 9:30 AM, Paramount Theatre
Discovery Chorus
Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf
Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf
A children’s favorite returns to the Cedar Rapids Symphony for a new generation. Join Peter and his animal friends as they work together to defeat a wily wolf in Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf: a timeless classic that has inspired audiences young and old for generations. It’s a musical petting zoo featuring your favorite characters alongside some new acquaintances that you’ll meet during the concert, including characters like “Stravinsky the Squirrel” and “Ludwig van Blackbird” who mimic the musical styles of their namesake composers. Enjoy the Discovery Chorus and great, exciting fun for the entire family! Don’t forget to attend the ever-popular concert party from 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the Symphony Center for a small additional price. Buy Tickets NOW!
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Saturday, November 03, 2007, 11:00 AM, Paramount Theatre
Discovery Chorus
Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf
Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf
A children’s favorite returns to the Cedar Rapids Symphony for a new generation. Join Peter and his animal friends as they work together to defeat a wily wolf in Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf: a timeless classic that has inspired audiences young and old for generations. It’s a musical petting zoo featuring your favorite characters alongside some new acquaintances that you’ll meet during the concert, including characters like “Stravinsky the Squirrel” and “Ludwig van Blackbird” who mimic the musical styles of their namesake composers. Enjoy the Discovery Chorus and great, exciting fun for the entire family! Don’t forget to attend the ever-popular concert party from 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the Symphony Center for a small additional price. Buy Tickets NOW!
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