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The 2007-2008 SISO Season
The
Southern Illinois Symphony Orchestra will perform an exciting series
of concerts this season at Shryock Auditorium. Individual concert
tickets are available in advance at the SIU Ticket Office in the
Arena or the Student Center, at any Ticketmaster outlet, by calling
866-646-8849, online at Ticketmaster, or on
the day of the concert at Shryock Auditorium.
Tuesday,
September 25, 2007: Great Classics and Barta
SIU’s own
Michael Barta was a finalist in the Tchaikovsky Competition, the
world’s most prestigious musical competition. Our season opens with
Professor Barta performing one of the most beloved works in the
violin repertoire, Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto. Also on the
program is music by Haydn and Rossini. A gala opening night
reception at the Stone Center, sponsored by President and Mrs.
Poshard, takes place from 5-7pm. Reservations are required and the
cost of the reception is $25.
Wednesday, October 31,
2007: Halloween Pops
This annual tradition will feature
individual and ensemble performances from throughout the School of
Music, in a funny and family-friendly atmosphere and featuring Peter
and the Wolf.
Friday and Saturday, November 9 and 10,
2007: Puccini Operas
The Marjorie Lawrence Opera
Theater, directed by Tim Fink, presents two hour-long operas by one
of the greatest of all Italian opera composers. The tragedy, Suor
Angelica, is sung in Italian with English supertitles, and includes
some of the most beautiful music ever written. The comedy, Gianni
Schicchi, is sung in English (also with supertitles) and includes
the famous aria, “O mio babbino caro,” with SIU Professor, David
Dillard performing the title role.
Friday, November
30, 2007: Sing-along Messiah
Welcome the holiday spirit
as the SISO presents its first ever sing-along Messiah. Vocal
soloists include SIU Professors Jeanine Wagner and David Dillard,
and SIU alum, Randall Black. For this performance of the Christmas
portion of Handel’s masterpiece, the orchestra will be in the pit,
the soloists on stage and the audience seated according to voice
type. Make sure to bring your score so you can sing along! Anyone is
welcome to attend, whether they choose to sing or just listen.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008: Stars of Altgeld
This annual favorite features winners of the School of Music
Solo Competition and great music for orchestra. This years winners are Emily Fons - Soprano, Jered Montgomery - Trumpet, Paul Petrucelly - Clarinet.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008: Emanuel Ax
Grammy-award winning Emanuel Ax is one of the ten
greatest pianists of the last 100 years. He has performed with every
major symphony orchestra in the world, and in solo and chamber music
recitals in the world’s most prestigious concert halls. He has
collaborated with artists, such as Yo-Yo Ma for over 25 years, and
there are at least 58 commercial recordings of his in print. (http://www.emanuelax.com/).
This world-class artist will perform Beethoven’s monumental
“Emperor” Piano Concerto with the Southern Illinois Symphony. The
orchestra will also perform Beethoven’s 8th Symphony on the concert.
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