Raleigh Symphony 2010 - 2011 Season

Chamber Series (Four Performances)

The Free Spirits Ensemble of the Raleigh Symphony

The Ink is Still Drying!

An afternoon of premiers and recent works of new composers.  Autumn Reflections by Pulitzer Prize winner, Jennifer Higdon for flute and piano, Circadia by Adrian Albert for saxophone and piano, Lento from Richard Faith’s Clarinet Concert and the world premier by Raleigh composer, Lanette Lind’s Dali’s Dream for Baritone Saxophone and Piano commissioned by Free Spirits member, Wayne Leechford.  Selections also include The Old Lime Tree by Sergei Rudnev and Tristemusette by Rolan Byens for guitar and Sonata in Bb Clarinet and Piano by Gary Schocker.

Irene Burke, flute; Jim Williams, clarinet; Wayne Leechford, saxophone; and Lanette Lind, piano, will be joined by guest guitarist Patrick Flynn.  For tickets call (919) 546-9755.  (Adults $12, Seniors/students $10, children under 12 are free
Sunday, October 10, 2010 3pm, Carswell Recital Hall, Meredith College
   
Cabaret!
Selections include La Tango Nuevo by Adrian Albert for alto saxophone and guitar, Clarinet Boogie by Adrian Albert for clarinet duo and several works by the tango master, Astor Piazzola featuring soprano, Teresa Fernandez.  The Free Spirits Ensemble will present a delightful evening of music, dance, wine and cheese in a cabaret setting.  Jane Salemson, cello; Dan Zehr, bass; Jim Williams clarinet; Teresa Fernandez, soprano; Ed Stephenson, guitar; and, Lanette Lind, piano, will be joined by guest dancer, Jason Laughlin.  After the concert, Jason will also give a brief tango lesson and DJ for your dancing pleasure.  (Limited seating so make your reservations early) For tickets call (919) 546-9755. ($20/person)
Saturday, January 15, 2011 8pm, Cary School of Music

Artful Dreams

Drawing inspiration from Monet, composer Jennifer Higdon’s new work: Celestial Hymns for clarinet, violin, viola and piano; Sonata for Two clarinets and Piano by Gary Schocker, Higdon’s Secret and Glass Gardens for solo piano and Night Thoughts by David Kidwell for flute, clarinet, violin and cello. Also featured is a premiere of a new work for baritone saxophone and piano by Elizabeth Raum inspired by the paintings of Chagall, currently unnamed.  Jim Williams, clarinet; Wayne Leechford, baritone saxophone; Lanette Lind, piano’ Warren Ferguson, viola and Ken Ding, cello.    For tickets call (919) 546-9755. (Adults $12, seniors/students $10 and children under 12 are free)
Sunday, January 30, 2011 3pm, Halle Cultural Arts Center, Apex, NC

All in Good Faith

In celebration of Richard Faith’s 85^th birthday, the Free Spirits Ensemble performs an all Faith concert with a live performance by Richard Faith, himself!  Selections to include newly commissioned Faith work written for Wayne Leechford, baritone sax, a movement from his clarinet concerto and a newly reworked version of Faith’s Fantasy Trio No. 2 for clarinet, violin and piano.  Richard Faith, piano; Lanette Lind, piano; Jim Williams, clarinet, Wayne Leechford, baritone saxophone.  For tickets call (919) 546-9755. (Adults $12, seniors/students $10 and children under 12 are free)

Sunday, March 27, 2011 3pm, Carswell Recital Hall, Meredith College

Classical Series (Three Performances)

On Tour!

Fresh from his premiere with the Sichuan Symphony Orchestra with guest conductor of the Beijing Philharmonic Orchestra, Yang Yang… our own Yang Xi, violin performs the Brahms Violin Concerto in D.  Selections to also include Franck’s Symphony in d.

 For ticket information call the RSO box office at (919) 546-9755 or www.raleighsymphony.org .  ($10 - $20, children under 12 are free)

Sunday, October 17, 2010, 7:00PM, Jones Auditorium, Meredith College

From Soup to Nuts

An evening of favorites that is guaranteed to please!  Saint-Saens’ Symphony No. 3 “The Organ” featuring Dr. David Lynch, organ; Rossini’s Italian Girl in Algiers Overture; Elgar’s Serenade for Strings and Brahm’s Variations on a Theme by Haydn.  For ticket information call the RSO box office at (919) 546-9755 or www.raleighsymphony.org.  ($10 - $20, children under 12 are free.)

Sunday, February 27, 2011, 7:00PM, Jones Auditorium, Meredith College

Rising Stars

Showcasing winners of RSO’s annual statewide concerto competition.  Come see tomorrow’s stars today!  For ticket information call the RSO box office at (919) 546-9755 or www.raleighsymphony.org.  ($10 - $20, children under 12 are free.)

Sunday, May 1, 2011, 7:00PM, Jones Auditorium, Meredith College

Family Events (Three Events)

The Symphony goes Digital!

RSO will host a live digital event that combines the artistry of world class violinists, Yang Xi and Izabela Spiewak with new age technology.  Today’s youth are very familiar with the “virtual world” brought to us via the Internet and various software simulations.  These special violinists have created a virtual concert hall, complete with concert attire and themselves as guest soloists.  Following the performance will be a discussion of how this was created.  For tickets call (919) 546-9755.  Adults $12, seniors/students $10 children ages 5 – 11 $5 children under 4 are free
Sunday, November 21, 2010 3pm, Carswell Recital Hall, Meredith College

A Yuletide Festival

A warm fuzzy holiday event for the entire family!  Featuring guest dancers from the Meredith College Dance Ensemble in a performance of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake Suite and Sibelius’ Scene with Cranes and Valse Triste.  The evening would not be complete without holiday classics such as Anderson’s Sleigh ride, and A Charlie Brown Christmas by Guaraldi, Walter’s Deck the Hall and V. Williams Fantasia on Greensleeves.  For ticket information call the RSO box office at (919)546-9755 or www.raleighsymphony.org.   ($5 - $20, children under 4 are free)

Saturday, December 4, 2010, 8:00PM, Jones Auditorium, Meredith College

Music in Motion

A unique collaborative performance featuring The Free Spirits Ensemble of the Raleigh Symphony and The Concert Dancers of Raleigh.  A delight for the eyes and ears as we showcase Lanette Lind’s “where colors play and hoodoos dance” and Richard Faith’s, Sea Pieces for clarinet and piano with original choreography by City of Raleigh Medal of Arts Recipient, Karen Edwards.  For ticket information call the RSO box office at (919) 546-9755 or www.raleighsymphony.org (Adults $15, Seniors/Students $10, children age 5 – 12 $5 and children under 4 are free.)

Sunday, March 20, 2011, 4:00PM, Jones Auditorium, Meredith College

Raleigh Symphony Out and About!

Americana—New Voices for a New Century with the Von Trapp Family Singers and the Concert Singers of Cary

Saturday, October, 23, 2010 7:30PM, Herb Young Community Center, Cary, NC

Meredith College Aria Concert

RSO will feature the winners of Meredith College’s annual Aria Competition.  Free.

Saturday, February 26, 2011, 8:00PM, Jones Auditorium, Meredith College

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