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Contact:
Public Relations Director
The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra
Phone: 407/896-6700 x 223
Fax: 407/896-5512
gmiller@orlandophil.org
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(Orlando, FL - February 28, 2008) - The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra proudly announces the 2008-2009 season of its acclaimed flagship series, formerly known as Phil at Carr – featuring a new name! The Philharmonic's 10- concert Super Series is named in anticipation of the Philharmonic’s move to the New Performing Arts Center in 2012. This series continues to highlight the best of classical and pops repertoire featuring the fabulous Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra with a host of acclaimed guest artists, along with the conducting of Music Director Christopher Wilkins and Principal Pops and Resident Conductor Andrew Lane. All concerts are held at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston Street, Orlando.
The Super Series is comprised of ten concerts and features four matinee performances, offering numerous entertainment options to appeal to a variety of musical tastes and busy schedules. This season’s offerings include the works of popular composers such as Brahms, Mozart, Strauss, Verdi, Tchaikovsky and Shostakovich – a feast for lovers of classical music. Classical concerts feature critically acclaimed guests artists The U.S. Army Herald Trumpets, Andre Watts and Joyce Yang. The Philharmonic’s concertmaster Tamas Kocsis steps into the spotlight this season to perform Brahm’s Violin Concerto. And we proudly collaborate with the Orange County History Center for a program honoring the great Abraham Lincoln, featuring the photochoreography of James Westwater.
The Pops side of the Super Series offers a line-up of musical experiences that are so fun and entertaining, you may want to go to both the matinee and evening performances! Our line-up of guest artists includes Michael Andrew and Swingerhead, and, back by popular demand, the vocal group Five by Design. Highlighting the series is a collaboration with Mad Cow Theater for the semi-staged musical version of Sweeney Todd – with Broadway Star Davis Gaines in the lead role!
To enhance the enjoyment and understanding of each program, a pre-concert "Conversation" is held one hour before the performance, backstage at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre. These popular conversations are free to all ticket-holders.
Subscription seating is available in a variety of package options. Subscribers can choose from a ten-concert, five-concert pops, five-concert classics, five-concert matinee (There is no matinee performance of concert #7, Sweeney Todd with Davis Gaines & Mad Cow Theatre. Instead, an additional performance is held on Friday evening, March 6, 2009, at 8:00 PM) or a three, four, five or six-concert "Create Your Own" subscription. Subscribers receive numerous benefits, including being among the first to choose their seats, a significant savings over single ticket prices, and invitations to exclusive events. Season subscription packages are presently on sale, and can be purchased through the Orlando Philharmonic's Box Office at 407-770-0071, or on line at the Philharmonic's website, www.orlandophil.org. This season, all new subscribers save 50%! Single tickets go on sale August 25, 2008.
To request a season brochure and order form, phone the Philharmonic at 407-770-0071, or e-mail Diane Bishop, Box Office Manager, at dbishop@orlandophil.org.
The 2008-2009 Super Series is as follows:
Super Series 1 - Fanfare
Saturday, September 27, 2008 | 8:30 PM
Christopher Wilkins, conductor
US Army Herald Trumpets
National Anthem
Verdi: Triumphal March from Aida
Adams: Tromba lontana
Tchaikovsky: Capriccio italien
Shostakovich: Symphony No. 9
Super Series 2 -Fly Me to the Moon, Michael Andrew & Swingerhead
Saturday, October 18, 2008 | 2:00 PM & 8:00 PM
Andrew Lane, conductor
Enjoy an evening of swing with Michael Andrew. Music will feature Moonglow, Moon River, Fly Me To The Moon and a tribute to Frank Sinatra.
Super Series 3 - Lincoln’s Year
Saturday, November 1, 2008 | 8:00 PM
Christopher Wilkins, conductor
James Westwater, photochoreography
In collaboration with the Orange County History Center
Ungar: Ashokan Farewell
Glass: Civil Wars
Beethoven: Symphony No. 5
Copland: Lincoln Portrait
Bacon: Ford’s Theatre; A Few Glimpses of Easter week, 1865
Super Series 4 - Home for the Holidays
Saturday, November 29, 2008 | 2:00 PM & 8:00 PM
Andrew Lane, conductor
Celebrate the spirit of the season with this program of holiday classics.
Super Series 5 - Stay Tuned with Five By Design - Back by Popular Demand
Saturday, January 24, 2009 | 2:00 PM & 8:00 PM
Andrew Lane, conductor
Five by Design, the genius behind the popular Radio Days concert, is back! Drawing upon the songs of Rosemary Clooney, Bobby Darin, and Henry Mancini, Stay Tuned is Five By Design's television variety show musical.
Super Series 6 -The Artistry of Andre Watts
Saturday, February 28, 2009 | 8:00 PM
Daniel Hege, guest conductor
Andre Watts, piano
Ravel: Le Tombeau de Couperin
Sibelius: Symphony No. 5
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4
Super Series 7 -Sweeney Todd with Davis Gaines & Mad Cow Theatre
Friday, March 6, 2009 | 8:00 PM & Saturday, March 7, 2009 | 8:00 PM
Sponsored by Harriett Lake
Christopher Wilkins, conductor
Meat Pies, anyone? Broadway Star Davis Gaines takes the starring role as the demon barber of Fleet Street as the Philharmonic once again collaborates with Mad Cow Theater for this semi-staged musical production.
Super Series 8 - Classic Brahms
Saturday, March 21, 2009 | 8:00 PM
Christopher Wilkins, conductor
Tamas Kocsis, violin
Brahms: Tragic Overture; Violin Concerto; Symphony No. 4
Super Series 9 -The Music of John Williams
Saturday, April 11, 2009 | 2:00 PM & 8:00 PM
Andrew Lane, conductor
Sit back and enjoy as the Orlando Philharmonic explores the Music of John Williams through the years. America's most famous composer of music for film, Williams has received twenty Grammys, five Oscars and numerous other awards for his compositions. Our concert will feature selections from Saving Private Ryan, Jurassic Park, Harry Potter, Star Wars and even a John Williams orchestration of Fiddler On The Roof.
Super Series 10 - A Hero’s Life
Saturday, April 25, 2009 | 8:00 PM
Christopher Wilkins, conductor
Joyce Yang, piano
Mozart: Overture to Don Giovanni, K. 527 and Piano Concerto No. 24, K. 491, C minor
Strauss: Ein Heldenleben (A Hero’s Life)
Join the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra in a celebration of fabulous music, great composers, and talented artists at the 2008-2009 Super Series. For further information, phone the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra at 407-770-0071, or visit our website at www.orlandophil.org.
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