Special Events
2007-2008 Season Special Events

To register for these events or for more information, phone the Philharmonic at 407-896-6700 x 223

The Friends of the Orlando Philharmonic present:
Fabulous Fundraising Events for 2007 - 2008

Other Special Events:

Celebrate with the Friends of the Orlando Philharmonic at their fabulous fundraising events! The Friends have scheduled a variety of events designed to complement the many musical offerings by the Orlando Philharmonic. This season, popular events are brought back and new events are introduced, giving patrons many opportunities to join in the celebration and meet new Philharmonic friends. Each of the events is highlighted with music from the musicians of the Orlando Philharmonic. For reservations & information call: (407) 896-6700

Date
Friends Events
9/29/07 Opening Night Dinner Gala
10/29/07 A French Informance with Christopher Wilkins
2/28/08 A Rockwell Informance with Stella Sung & Christopher Wilkins
4/16/08 An Evening with Sylvia McNair
5/5/08 A Verdi Informance with Christopher Wilkins
6/7/08 Jeans and Jewels - A Casual Evening with Friends
Date
Other Events
9/8/07 NEWTON PARK, Winter Garden
Concert at 6:00 PM/Instrument Petting Zoo at 4:00 PM
Admission FREE
9/15/07

CASA DE MEXICO Featuring the Mariachi Cobre & tenor
Armando Mora
8:00 PM
Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre

10/6/07 The Mozart Family Grand Tour 1763 - 1766
7:00 PM
St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Oviedo
FREE
11/10/07

SUNSET & SYMPHONY
The Orlando Philharmonic performs at Historic Bok Sanctuary

6:00 PM

12/31/07 GRANDE MASQUE:
Moulin Rouge
Monday, December 31
Gaylord Palms Resort
2/7/08 - 2/17/08 ArtsFest
4/12/08 Ovation presents Music and Moonlight...an evening on
Lake Osceola

April 12, 2008 7:00 pm

5/3/08 The Springs 2008
Dancing Under the Stars
SR 434 - in Longwood
5/15/08 - 5/19/08 2008 Classical Weekend in New York
May 15 - 19, 2008
New York, New York

OPUS I, 5/11/08 - 5/22/08

OPUS II, 5/27/08 – 6/07/08

Prague 2008 & Beyond
An Exclusive Journey to Music, History and Art Prague, South Bohemia, and Dresden

6/14/08

Classic Albums Live
Hard Rock Live - Universal Orlando
 

Friends Special Events:

Opening Night Dinner Gala
Saturday September 29, 2007 5:30 –7:30 PM
Held at the Country Club of Orlando

Sponsored by Phoebe Carpenter

Enjoy music, mingling, wine and a sumptuous three-course dinner in one of Orlando’s most elegant dining venues. Dinner guests are invited to an exclusive backstage reception after the concert. Opening Night Concert sponsored by the Friends.

$100 per person

A French Informance with Christopher Wilkins
Monday, October 29, 2007 7:00 PM
Held at the home of Ms. Galen Miller, Windermere

The music of French composers is highlighted in this evening of music, friends and fun. Maestro Wilkins hosts a discussion about the works of Berlioz, Saint-Sa_ns, and Dukas. Enjoy cocktails and heavy hors d’oeuvres. 

$100 per person

A Rockwell Informance with Stella Sung & Christopher Wilkins
Thursday, February 28, 2008 7:00 PM
Held at the home of Sam & Eleanor Meiner, Orlando

Composer Stella Sung discusses her composition, “Rockwell Reflections,” and Maestro Wilkins shares his insight into the works of American composers: Copland, Gershwin and Ives. Music, cocktails and heavy hors d’oeuvres.

$65 per person

An Evening with Sylvia McNair
Wednesday, April 16, 2008 7:00 PM
Held at the home of John & Audrey Ruggieri, Windermere

Enjoy an evening of song and celebration with acclaimed vocalist Sylvia McNair. Enjoy music, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.

$100 per person

A Verdi Informance with Christopher Wilkins
Monday, May 5, 2008 7:00 PM
Held at the home of Ted & Carol Conner, Orlando

The evening of music and discourse features Music Director Christopher Wilkins as he discusses Verdi’s masterpiece, “Requiem,” and its influence on composers for generations to come. Enjoy music, cocktails and heavy hors d’oeuvres.

$100 per person

Jeans & Jewels, An Evening with Friends
Saturday, June 7, 7:00 PM
Winter Park Farmer's Market
200 E. New England Ave., Winter Park

The Friends of the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, proudly present their fourth annual fundraiser, Jeans & Jewels- An Evening with Friends. The Friends invite you to enjoy a relaxed and informal party where you can wear your favorite jeans and complement them with jewels – real or faux! This year’s theme is “Celebrate the Beatles” with music by Rainbow’s End … dancing the night away is encouraged! Fabulous buffet by Meiner's Catering, open bar, live music, and silent auction.

$50 per person

Upcoming Events:

ArtsFest 2008

ArtsFest 2008

The curtain rises on United Arts of Central Florida's annual fundraising campaign with the sixth annual ArtsFest, February 7-17, 2008. Sponsored by Bank of America, the Orlando Sentinel and Red Chair Project, ArtsFest is your chance to sample some of the wonderful arts and cultural experiences available in Central Florida for free.

Spanning across Lake, Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties, this event has something for everyone. Mark your calendars and plan to join us as we celebrate arts and culture in our own backyard! For more information, visit Redchairproject.com.

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Ovatio! Music and Moonlight

Embark on a musical adventure during the 3rd annual fundraiser benefitting the Orlando Philharmonic...Music & Moonlight. Saturday, April 12, 2008 7 PM - at the home of Mark and Caryn Israel, in Winter Park. $65 per person - Reservations at (407) 896-6700 ext 223.
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The Springs 2008 -  Dancing with the Stars

Spring is just around the corner and that means it's time to join the Orlando Philharmonic for The Springs 2008, Dancing Under the Stars, on Saturday, May 3, 8:00 p.m. at the beautiful Springs Community located in Longwood, just off W. SR 434.

The Springs is an annual concert tradition. Now in its fifth year, this year's event, Dancing Under the Stars, promises to be more entertaining than ever as the Orlando Philharmonic gets into the ballroom dance craze sweeping across America. You'll hear a variety of contemporary and classic dance music like the lively and flirtatious cha cha, the smooth sounds of the foxtrot, the swinging sounds of the jive, the sensuous sounds of the Latin dances – like the mambo, samba, and tango, and the music of the ever-popular and elegant waltz.

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2008 Classical Weekend in New York.2008 Classical Weekend in New York
to benefit the Orlando Philharmonic
Art Events, Inc. with Russ Russell

May 15 - 19, 2008
New York, New York

Trip includes:
The Met Orchestra at Carnegie Hall
Cosi fan Tutte at Amato Opera (noted New York chamber opera co.)
Dinner at Caffe Taci (world famous opera cafe)
A Broadway Show (TBA)
Metropolitan Museum of Art & more!
Price: $1,760 per person double occupancy
PH: (407) 895-1301 or toll free (877) 622-1712
russ@art-events.com


A Collaborative Effort to Benefit Both the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra
and the Festival of Orchestras


Save money and have the time of you life as you discover the big difference between a one-of-a-kind, customized and personally arranged tour and a one-size-fits-all group travel opportunity.

Prague 2008 and Beyond
An Exclusive Journey to Music, History and Art Prague,
South Bohemia, and Dresden

OPUS I, May 11 - 22, 2008
OPUS II, May 27 – June 7, 2008
12 Days/10 Nights

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ATTENTION ALL YOU BEATLES FANS ...
Don't miss this performance with special guests ... your very own ...
Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra

CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE
"Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band"
Hard Rock Live - Universal Orlando
Saturday, JUNE 14, 2008 at 8:30 PM

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Classic Albums Live

Past Events

Grand Masque - Moulin Rouge

Monday, December 31
Gaylord Palms Resort
Tickets & Reservations: (407) 426-1700

Bok Sanctuary

SUNSET & SYMPHONY
The Orlando Philharmonic
performs at Historic Bok Sanctuary

Saturday, November 10, 6:00 PM
*(gates open at 3:30)
Tickets: $15 ages 5 and up/ Day of Event: $20
Call (407) 770-0071 or (863) 734-1222

Historic Bok Sanctuary—The lush landscapes of the Olmsted gardens, the majesty and music of the carillon tower and the splendor of Pinewood Estate create an experience that inspires all who visit.

The Mozart Family
Grand Tour: 1763-1766

Monday, October 8, 2007 7:00 PM
7:00 PM | St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Oviedo
Christopher Wilkins, Conductor
Laurent Boukobza, Piano

Leopold Mozart: Sleigh Ride
Rameau: Les Indes galantes
Mozart: Symphony in F, K. 19a
J. C. Bach: Sinfonia for double orchestra in E-flat, op. 18 No. 1
Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 9 in E-flat, K. 271, “Jeunehomme”

In 1763, the Mozart family left Salzburg on a journey that would last 3 ½ years. It took them all the way to England, and to the all-important palace of Versailles. Seven year-old Wolfgang completed his first symphonies; eleven year-old sister Nannerl joined him at the piano; and aristocratic society showered them with gifts and adulation. We offer a glimpse into the waning days of Imperial Europe, Mozart family dynamics, and one of the most precocious creative minds in musical history.

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Cas de Mexico

Presents
The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra
Saturday, September 15, 2007 8:00 PM
with Andrew Lane, conductor
Featuring the Mariachi Cobre & tenor Armando Mora
Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre
Tickets: $25, $45, $75
Call (407) 770-0071


Mariachi CobreArmando MoraAndrew Lane