2010
2011
DESTINATION DSO
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Season Highlights 2 - 3
Mr. van Zweden drew rich, emphatic playing from the orchestra … his chemistry with the players is real.
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Gala 5 Texas Instruments Classical Series Subscriptions 7-1 3 Season Overview 1 4 -1 5 DSO Pops Series Subscriptions 1 6 -1 9 Family Series Subscriptions 2 0 Holidays at the DSO 2 1
There’s a new focus and intensity.
— Scott Cantrell, The Dallas Morning News
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Tickets, Pricing, Seating 2 2 - 2 4 Group Sales 2 5 Every Concert Is An Event 2 6 Music Index 2 7
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra is your destination for the best music and finest entertainment! From legendary soloists to cinematic gems, the Meyerson will host performances of unprecedented variety and brilliance. For a one-of-a-kind experience and thrilling excitement you won’t find anywhere else, make your DESTINATION the DSO.
Jaap Van Zweden
Marvin Hamlisch
Frankie Valli
Season Highlights
Marvin Hamlisch Emmy, Grammy, Tony, Oscar, Pulitzer and Golden Globewinning pianist, conductor and composer Marvin Hamlisch performs in three special concerts especially for DSO Pops. A favorite of audiences everywhere, his witty commentary and stage presence will also add
Experience the world’s finest musicians and biggest stars in the Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s best
flair to performances celebrating the best American
season yet. The DSO will harness music’s power in Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony and Handel’s
jazz and popular songs.
Messiah and unleash sonic splendor with Holst’s The Planets and Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring. Hum along as Principal Pops Conductor Marvin Hamlisch leads the DSO in Pops Favorites and relive Hollywood’s memorable scenes with Masters of Film Music. With breathtaking music and lively entertainment, the DSO offers diverse programming week
Masters of Film Music
after week you will not experience anywhere else. Take your seat and settle in — get your ticket to DESTINATION DSO.
Masters of Film Music The spotlight shines on Hollywood’s finest composers in a new, groundbreaking concert series. Masters of Film Music showcases the music behind today’s most popular movies, with memorable screen scenes as well as new commissioned works, all performed by the marvelous Dallas Symphony Orchestra.
Leon Fleisher
Nicola Benedetti
Liza Minnelli
Lang Lang
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The 2010 Dallas Symphony AT&T Gala
Subscribers will have the FIRST CHANCE to purchase tickets to YO-YO MA’S SILK ROAD ENSEMBLE, the groundbreaking world music ensemble in concert one
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Classical Series The TEXAS INSTRUMENTS CLASSICAL SERIES captures the best and most diverse classical music repertoire with some of today’s brightest soloists. Be swept away as celebrated Music Director Jaap van Zweden conducts sizzling orchestra showpieces. The power and sensation of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra takes listeners to thrilling heights to create moments of magic and stirring majesty.
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Discover the grandeur of outer space with Holst’s The Planets and mesmerizing Latin rhythms with guest conductor
The Meyerson showcases symphonic masterworks by Beethoven, Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Brahms and Baroque jewels
Alondra de la Parra. Share sentimental waltzes and intoxicating love themes, and marvel as Jaap van Zweden unleashes
by Bach. Celebrate piano artistry with the legendary Leon Fleisher and the electrifying Olga Kern, gold medalist of
the emotional storms of Mahler’s Sixth Symphony and the joyous tumult of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony. The Dallas
the 2001 Van Cliburn piano competition. Revel as Jaap van Zweden brings earth-shattering energy to the rhythms
Symphony Orchestra plays compelling classics that sound brand new.
propelling Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring and paints amazing colors in Bartók’s Concerto for Orchestra. $90-$805
$90-$805
September 30-October 2 ≠
February 10-12
September 23-25 µ
March 17-19 µ
Holst The Planets
R. Strauss Der Rosenkavalier Suite
Beethoven Symphony No. 7
Stravinsky The Rite of Spring
Schubert Symphony No. 8, Unfinished
Wagner Prelude and Liebestod from Tristan und Isolde
Beethoven Overture to Egmont ´
Mozart Masonic Funeral Music
J. Strauss Music of the Spheres Waltz
Liszt Piano Concerto No. 1
Beethoven Concerto for Piano, Violin and Cello
Mozart Piano Concerto No. 25
Women of Dallas Symphony Chorus Thomas Wilkins, conductor
Morricone Gabriel’s Oboe
Chee-Yun, violin Lynn Harrell, cello Anne-Marie McDermott, piano Jaap van Zweden, conductor
David Fray, piano Jaap van Zweden, conductor
Jean-Yves Thibaudet, piano Jaap van Zweden, conductor
November 4-6 µ ChÁvez Sinfonía India
March 3-5
Ponce Piano Concerto
Mozart Violin Concerto No. 3 ˇ DvoRák Symphony No. 8
Ginastera Four Dances from Estancia Revueltas Sensemaya
Lutoslawski Livre pour orchestre
MÁrquez Danzón No. 2
Karen Gomyo, violin Günther Herbig, conductor
Jorge Federico Osorio, piano Alondra de la Parra, conductor
March 31-April 2 Tchaikovsky Manfred Symphony
October 14-16 ≠
Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1
Brahms A German Requiem
Olga Kern, piano Jaap van Zweden, conductor
Laura Aikin, soprano Russell Braun, baritone Dallas Symphony Chorus Jaap van Zweden, conductor
April 21-23 Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 1
March 24-26
November 18-20
Bach Keyboard Concerto No. 3
January 13-15 µ
Mahler Symphony No. 6
Bartók Concerto for Orchestra
Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 5
Rachmaninoff Symphonic Dances
Jaap van Zweden, conductor
Mozart Piano Concerto No. 12
Bach Orchestral Suite No. 4
Stucky Rhapsodies
Richard Egarr, conductor and harpsichord
Tchaikovsky Sérénade mélancolique ´
May 19-21≠
Tchaikovsky Valse-Scherzo
Beethoven Symphony No. 9, Choral
Stravinsky Divertimento from The Fairy’s Kiss
Leon Fleisher, piano Jaap van Zweden, conductor
Shostakovich Piano Concerto No. 1
Emanuel Borok, violin Paolo Carignani, conductor
Conrad Tao, piano Ryan Anthony, trumpet Vocal Soloists TBA Dallas Symphony Chorus Jaap van Zweden, conductor
µ Casual Fridays – 7:30 pm start time ´ Piece not included in Casual Fridays program ≠ Choral Terrace Seating not available
January 27-29 Brahms Piano Concerto No. 2 Nielsen Symphony No. 2, The Four Temperaments Peter Serkin, piano Thomas Dausgaard, conductor µ Casual Fridays – 7:30 pm start time ´ Piece not included in Casual Fridays program ≠ Choral Terrace Seating not available
Encore
Applause
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Be the first to hear Stewart Copeland’s exciting percussion concerto, and delight in Jaap van Zweden’s deft
A season of Sunday afternoons features three cherished pieces — Beethoven’s dashing Eroica Symphony, Holst’s
interpretations of Mendelssohn’s Scottish Symphony and Beethoven’s Eroica Symphony. Esteemed conductor
picturesque The Planets and Handel’s incredible testament, Messiah. Distinguished pianist Peter Serkin will
Helmuth Rilling leads the uplifting airs and choruses of Handel’s Messiah. Young stars arrive, too — Nicola Benedetti
play Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 2, and the Dallas Symphony Orchestra presents magical music by Richard
playing Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto, and Ingrid Fliter performing the jazz-age Piano Concerto by Ravel.
Strauss, including his ravishing Der Rosenkavalier Suite and the playful, poignant Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks.
$90-$805 September 9-11
February 3-5 µ
Beethoven Symphony No. 3, Eroica
S. Copeland Gamelan D’Drum
Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 4 Jeffrey Kahane, piano Jaap van Zweden, conductor
September 12
February 13
Beethoven Symphony No. 3, Eroica
R. Strauss Der Rosenkavalier Suite
Mendelssohn Symphony No. 3, Scottish
Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 4
Wagner Prelude and Liebestod from Tristan und Isolde
Van Otterloo Intrada for Brass and Percussion ´
Jeffrey Kahane, piano Jaap van Zweden, conductor
Liszt Piano Concerto No. 1
(world premiere)
D’Drum, percussion Jaap van Zweden, conductor
October 21-23
$90-$588
Morricone Gabriel’s Oboe Jean-Yves Thibaudet, piano Jaap van Zweden, conductor
October 3 ≠
Mendelssohn Violin Concerto
April 14-16 ≠
Holst The Planets
Shostakovich Symphony No. 8
Handel Messiah
Schubert Symphony No. 8, Unfinished
April 17 ≠
Nicola Benedetti, violin Jaap van Zweden, conductor
Robin Johannsen, soprano Daniel Taylor, alto Richard Croft, tenor Shenyang, bass Dallas Symphony Chorus Helmuth Rilling, conductor
J. Strauss Music of the Spheres Waltz
Handel Messiah
Women of Dallas Symphony Chorus Thomas Wilkins, conductor
Robin Johannsen, soprano Daniel Taylor, alto Richard Croft, tenor Shenyang, bass Dallas Symphony Chorus Helmuth Rilling, conductor
Ravel Piano Concerto in G
April 28-30 µ
Ponce Piano Concerto
Ingrid Fliter, piano Jun Märkl, conductor
R. Strauss Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks
Ginastera Four Dances from Estancia
May 1
R. Strauss Entr’acte after Act I from Intermezzo ´
Revueltas Sensemaya
R. Strauss Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks
January 20-22
Haydn Symphony No. 103, Drum Roll
MÁrquez Danzón No. 2
R. Strauss Entr’acte after Act I from Intermezzo
Jorge Federico Osorio, piano Alondra de la Parra, conductor
Haydn Symphony No. 103, Drum Roll
November 11-13 Ravel La Valse Debussy Images
R. Strauss Also sprach Zarathustra Mozart Symphony No. 35, Haffner Ruders Organ Concerto
(world premiere)
R. Strauss Oboe Concerto Erin Hannigan, oboe Douglas Boyd, conductor
November 7 ChÁvez Sinfonía India
R. Strauss Oboe Concerto Erin Hannigan, oboe Douglas Boyd, conductor
January 30 Brahms Piano Concerto No. 2
Mary Preston, organ Roberto Minczuk, conductor
Nielsen Symphony No. 2, The Four Temperaments Peter Serkin, piano Thomas Dausgaard, conductor
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≠ Choral Terrace Seating not available 11
Acclaim
Casual Fridays
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Enjoy an escape to the Meyerson and its trove of treasured music — symphonies by Beethoven and Mozart, musical
With an early start time and concerts played without intermission, Casual Fridays connect listeners seamlessly to music
poems by Tchaikovsky and Richard Strauss, colorful visions by Debussy and Ravel. You’ll meet next generation
and the musicians who play it. Hear world-class performances of classics by Beethoven, Mozart and Tchaikovsky,
superstars, pianist Conrad Tao and violinist Nicola Benedetti; and you’ll appreciate vivid performances by celebrated
innovative works by Stravinsky, dance-inspired pieces from Mexico and a percussion concerto played for the first time.
pianists Ingrid Fliter and Olga Kern.
Afterwards, meet the performers in the Casual Fridays lounge — and see Dallas’ Arts District glittering around you. $90-$588
$90-$660
September 26
January 23
September 24
February 4
Beethoven Symphony No. 7
R. Strauss Also sprach Zarathustra
Beethoven Symphony No. 7
S. Copeland Gamelan D’Drum
Beethoven Overture to Egmont
Mozart Symphony No. 35, Haffner
Beethoven Concerto for Piano, Violin and Cello
Mendelssohn Symphony No. 3, Scottish
Beethoven Concerto for Piano, Violin and Cello
Ruders Organ Concerto
Chee-Yun, violin Lynn Harrell, cello Anne-Marie McDermott, piano Jaap van Zweden, conductor
Mary Preston, organ Roberto Minczuk, conductor
Chee-Yun, violin Lynn Harrell, cello Anne-Marie McDermott, piano Jaap van Zweden, conductor
D’Drum, percussion Jaap van Zweden, conductor
October 24 Mendelssohn Violin Concerto Shostakovich Symphony No. 8 Nicola Benedetti, violin Jaap van Zweden, conductor
November 14 Ravel La Valse Debussy Images Ravel Piano Concerto in G Ingrid Fliter, piano Jun Märkl, conductor
(world premiere)
March 6 Mozart Violin Concerto No. 3 ˇ DvoRák Symphony No. 8 Lutoslawski Livre pour orchestre Karen Gomyo, violin Günther Herbig, conductor
April 3 Tchaikovsky Manfred Symphony Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1 Olga Kern, piano Jaap van Zweden, conductor
March 18 Stravinsky The Rite of Spring
November 5
Mozart Masonic Funeral Music
ChÁvez Sinfonía India
Mozart Piano Concerto No. 25
Ponce Piano Concerto
David Fray, piano Jaap van Zweden, conductor
Ginastera Four Dances from Estancia Revueltas Sensemaya MÁrquez Danzón No. 2
April 29
Jorge Federico Osorio, piano Alondra de la Parra, conductor
R. Strauss Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks Haydn Symphony No. 103, Drum Roll R. Strauss Oboe Concerto
January 14
Erin Hannigan, oboe Douglas Boyd, conductor
Rachmaninoff Symphonic Dances Tchaikovsky Valse-Scherzo
May 22 ≠
Stravinsky Divertimento from The Fairy’s Kiss
Beethoven Symphony No. 9, Choral
Emanuel Borok, violin Paolo Carignani, conductor
Shostakovich Piano Concerto No. 1 Conrad Tao, piano Ryan Anthony, trumpet Vocal Soloists TBA Dallas Symphony Chorus Jaap van Zweden, conductor ≠ Choral Terrace Seating not available 12
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Season
Overview
Texas Instrum ents
September Sept 9-12
Sept 23-26
Heroic Beethoven
Beethoven’s Triumph
Jaap van Zweden lends his powerful personality to Beethoven’s revolutionary Symphony No. 3, Eroica. Jeffrey Kahane plays Beethoven’s gentle Piano Concerto No. 4.
Jaap van Zweden begins an all-Beethoven program with the Overture to Egmont, then reprises the Symphony No. 7 he triumphantly recorded with the DSO in 2007. Three of Dallas’ favorite soloists — violinist Chee-Yun, cellist Lynn Harrell and pianist Anne-Marie McDermott — star in Beethoven’s Concerto for Piano, Violin and Cello.
Classical Series
Jan 13-15
Holst The Planets
Jan 20-23
Russian Romance
The cosmic musical personalities of Holst’s The Planets are enhanced with stunning accompanying video. Schubert’s poignant, melodic Unfinished Symphony and Josef Strauss’ waltz Music for the Spheres complete the program led by Thomas Wilkins.
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s Emanuel Borok plays the violin showpieces Sérénade mélancolique and Valse-Scherzo by Tchaikovsky. Italian conductor Paolo Carignani paces the heady melodies of Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances and ephemeral scenes in Stravinsky’s Divertimento from the ballet The Fairy’s Kiss.
October Oct 14-16
Oct 21-24
Brahms A German Requiem
Magical Mendelssohn
Brahms’ sturdy A German Requiem is personal faith made public. Soprano Laura Aikin, baritone Russell Braun and the Dallas Symphony Chorus will follow Jaap van Zweden to amazing musical heights.
Young Scottish violinist Nicola Benedetti is making waves internationally, and in her DSO debut she’ll play the lyrical Violin Concerto by Mendelssohn. Also on the program, led by Jaap van Zweden, is Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 8.
Lay Concert Organ The Meyerson’s Lay Family Concert Organ will sound in magnificent glory during Richard Strauss’ powerful Also sprach Zarathustra and as Mary Preston plays the world premiere of the Organ Concerto by Danish composer Poul Ruders, a DSO commission. Conductor Roberto Minczuk also leads the buoyant Symphony No. 35, Haffner, by Mozart.
Serkin’s Brahms Distinguished pianist Peter Serkin returns to the DSO playing the colossal Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 2. Thomas Dausgaard makes his Dallas debut, also conducting Nielsen’s Symphony No. 2, The Four Temperaments, which pairs musical movements with specific moods.
Feb 10-13
Latino Masterworks
Viva La France
Premiere Drumming
Love Themes
Captivating young conductor Alondra de la Parra makes her
Jun Märkl, conductor of Orchestre National de Lyon, begins an all-French program with Debussy’s Images, fragrant musical impressions. Ravel’s La Valse conveys the intoxicating swirl of the ballroom. Dazzling pianist Ingrid Fliter returns to the DSO for Ravel’s jazzy Piano Concerto in G.
Jaap van Zweden and Dallas-based world percussion ensemble D’Drum play the premiere of Gamelan D’Drum by Stewart Copeland, drummer from The Police. Intrada for Brass and Percussion by Willem van Otterloo casts a ceremonial mood; Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 3, Scottish, was inspired by the folk songs and dramatic landscapes of Scotland.
Jaap van Zweden and the Dallas Symphony Orchestra give voice to many manifestations of love — the outpourings in the Prelude and Liebestod from Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde, the sentiment of Richard Strauss’ Der Rosenkavalier Suite, and the sweet intensity of Morricone’s Gabriel’s Oboe. Jean-Yves Thibaudet plays Liszt’s Piano Concerto No. 1, a whirlwind of virtuosity and expression.
Osorio performing Ponce’s Piano Concerto.
Mar 24-26
Mar 31-APR 3
Mahler’s Symphony No. 6
Romantic Tchaikovsky
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra embarks on a darkly emotional journey as Jaap van Zweden conducts the deeply moving Symphony No. 6 by Mahler. Massive in sound and scope, these performances will surely mark another benchmark for van Zweden and the DSO that you will not want to miss.
Russian pianist Olga Kern, who delighted audiences as gold medalist at the 2001 Van Cliburn Piano Competition, will play Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1. Jaap van Zweden pairs this most-popular concerto with Tchaikovsky’s imaginative Manfred Symphony, inspired by the Romantic poetry of Lord Byron.
Apr 14-17
Apr 21-23
Handel’s Messiah
Beloved Bach This all-Bach program features soloists from the DSO playing Brandenburg Concertos Nos. 1 and 5, the Orchestral Suite No. 4 and Keyboard Concerto No. 3. British historic performance specialist Richard Egarr will conduct and play harpsichord in his Dallas debut.
Apr 28-May 1 Merry Strauss Conductor Douglas Boyd offers a concise synopsis of the composing life of Richard Strauss — from his Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks and the Entr’acte after Act I from the opera Intermezzo to the valedictory Oboe Concerto played by the DSO’s Erin Hannigan. Haydn’s Symphony No. 103, Drum Roll, provides a lively interlude.
May
Legendary Fleisher
May 19-22 Choral Masterworks
Jaap van Zweden
Music of Romance
Music in Film
Casual Fridays
Dance Music
Aug 27-29
Feb 17, 20
Gershwin Favorites with Marvin Hamlisch
Music of Billy Joel with Michael Cavanaugh
Principal Pops Conductor Marvin Hamlisch leads the DSO in the fascinating rhythms of George Gershwin. The keyboard virtuoso and witty conversationalist is the perfect interpreter of America’s favorite jazz stylist. Featuring Kevin Cole.
Sept 3-5 Pink Martini with the DSO The cross-genre sensation Pink Martini plays cosmopolitan lounge music with an international flair. Strings, brass, keyboard and vocals are jazzed with Latin percussion for an evening of infectious swing and irrepressible fun.
Rock out to all your favorite tunes from the Piano Man Billy Joel! The star of the Broadway hit Movin’ Out, Michael Cavanaugh, performs with the DSO.
Feb 25-27 Masters of Film Music Presents: George Fenton Relish new and memorable music from the composer behind Dangerous Liaisons, Planet Earth and Memphis Belle. Screen scenes from Fenton’s biggest films will be accompanied live by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, which will also play new concert music written especially for the occasion.
Oct 8-9
Nov 18-20 Pianist Leon Fleisher’s storied return to two-hand piano performance is the stuff of legend. Jaap van Zweden welcomes the iconic artist, collaborating on Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 12. Bartók’s Concerto for Orchestra and Steven Stucky’s Rhapsodies shine the spotlight on the Dallas Symphony Orchestra.
Jaap van Zweden will pace the powerful, pulsing dances of Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring, a work still revolutionary a century after its scandalous premiere. Music by Mozart — the Masonic Funeral Music and the grand Piano Concerto No. 25, played by the magnetic David Fray — will round out the evening.
February Feb 3-5
by Ginastera inspired by cowboy music and Jorge Federico
Stravinsky The Rite of Spring
Master conductor and Baroque music expert Helmuth Rilling makes his DSO debut leading Handel’s stirring Messiah. Internationally acclaimed soloists Robin Johannsen, Daniel Taylor, Richard Croft and Shenyang will sing the moving airs, the Dallas Symphony Chorus the mighty Hallelujah Chorus.
Nov 11-14
India with its native percussion, the Four Dances from Estancia
Mozart & Dvorák ˇ
April
Nov 4-7
from Latin America. This performance includes Chávez’s Sinfonía
Mar 17-19
Jan 27-30
November
DSO subscription debut leading popular and influential music
Mar 3-6 Esteemed conductor Günther Herbig returns to the DSO to lead Dvorák’s happy, tune-filled Symphony No. 8 and Karen ˇ Gomyo plays the popular Violin Concerto No. 3 by Mozart. In exciting contrast, striking instrumental effects create haunting atmospheres throughout Livre pour orchestre by Lutoslawski.
January
Sept 30-Oct 3
DSO pops Series
March
Beethoven Finale Ode To Joy Jaap van Zweden concludes the season with Beethoven’s mighty Symphony No. 9, Choral, whose Ode to Joy has stirred listeners for generations. Teenage wunderkind Conrad Tao makes his DSO debut playing Shostakovich’s brazen Piano Concerto No. 1 with the DSO’s Ryan Anthony soloing on trumpet.
Liza Minnelli with the DSO The legendary Liza Minnelli will sing sensational American standards in a glamorous appearance with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. You won’t want to miss these two performances from one of today’s brightest stars!
Mar 11-13 Chris Botti with the DSO Trumpeter Chris Botti combines classic cool and smooth jazz for seductive, sophisticated music-making.
Oct 29-30
April 8-10
DSO Plays Psycho
Masters of Film Music Presents: Theodore Shapiro
Watch Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho on the big screen, accompanied live by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra playing Bernard Herrmann’s classic score.
The composer of comic films Marley and Me, Blades of Glory and Dodgeball will lead the music to accompany his favorite screen scenes. The concert will also unveil new music written just for the DSO.
Dec 2-4 Christmas Pops The holidays are bright as Marvin Hamlisch celebrates the season with the DSO. With engaging stage presence, the Academy Award-winning musician will delight with music nostalgic and new.
May 13-14 Frankie Valli Relive classic hits Sherry, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You and others by the legend that fronted them all. Soaring harmonies will take you back to the heyday of rock ’n’ roll and a youthful feeling not to be missed.
Jan 7-8 Jim Brickman with the DSO Pianist Jim Brickman entertains with toe-tapping pop that’s perfect for the entire family. Smooth vocals complement music that’s soaring and soothing and hits that elevate and entertain.
May 27-28 An Evening of Berlin and Rodgers with Marvin Hamlisch Celebrate the great pop songs from Irving Berlin and Richard Rodgers including the Carousel Overture and Puttin’ on the Ritz! Marvin Hamlisch will conduct for this DSO Pops finale you do not want to miss.
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Chart Topper Pa c k a g e
From soothing pop to classic rock, Gershwin’s jazz to Hollywood’s
August 27-28
finest, CHART TOPPER pops concerts are have-to-be-here
Gershwin Favorites with Marvin Hamlisch and the DSO
hits. Witness the incomparable Liza Minnelli and soar with the October 8-9
smooth harmonies of the one and only Frankie Valli. Treat yourself
Liza Minnelli with the DSO
as Principal Pops Conductor Marvin Hamlisch and pianist Jim
January 7-8
Brickman entertain with pop stylings classic and new, and relive
Pops Series
Jim Brickman with the DSO
the best of today’s movies with the Masters of Film Music. $126-$684
February 17 & 20* The music of Billy Joel with Michael Cavanaugh and the DSO
April 8-9≠ Theodore Shapiro
Part of Masters of Film Music
It’s always special when today’s top entertainers step into the spotlight
May 13-14 Frankie Valli
at the Eugene McDermott Concert Hall in the Meyerson Symphony
Liza Minnelli
Center. Walk the red carpet to the DSO POPS SERIES as the Masters
* Friday evening Chart Topper package includes the 2/17 Pops
concert. Saturday evening Chart Topper package includes the 2/20 Pops concert.
of Film Music debuts. Remember Pops classics during three special concerts led by the legendary Marvin Hamlisch. Unbeatable variety and
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sophisticated fun awaits.
Frankie Valli Jim Brickman 16
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Choral Terrace subscribers will receive a free seat upgrade.
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Center Stage
Spotlight Pa c k a g e
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September 3-4
Evenings of cool sophistication, classic jazz and Hollywood
The SPOTLIGHT is on entertainment you can’t find anywhere
August 29
Pink Martini with the DSO
sensations let you share CENTER STAGE with DSO Pops.
else! Share the holidays with Marvin Hamlisch conducting
Gershwin Favorites with Marvin Hamlisch and the DSO
Relive the spine-tingling sensation of Hitchcock’s film Psycho,
Christmas Pops. Swing to sophisticated jazz with Pink Martini
accompanied by the DSO. Hit-makers Pink Martini and
and cool trumpeter Chris Botti. The glamour of Hollywood
trumpeter Chris Botti jazz up your evenings, then the Masters
swirls when the Masters of Film Music presents a one-of-a-
of Film Music projects stirring scenes and Marvin Hamlisch
kind-concert featuring a DSO premiere.
October 29-30≠ Psycho with the DSO
December 3-4 Christmas Pops with Marvin Hamlisch
Pink Martini with the DSO
December 2 $114-$588
plays the unforgettable melodies of the best pops favorites.
September 5
Christmas Pops with Marvin Hamlisch
$126-$684
February 25-26 ≠
February 27 ≠
George Fenton
George Fenton
Part of Masters of Film Music
Part of Masters of Film Music
March 11-12
March 13
Chris Botti with the DSO
Chris Botti with the DSO
May 27-28
April 10≠
An Evening of Berlin and Rodgers with Marvin Hamlisch
Theodore Shapiro
Part of Masters of Film Music ≠
Choral Terrace subscribers will receive a free seat upgrade.
Theodore Shapiro
Marvin Hamlisch
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George Fenton 18
Pink Martini 19
Choral Terrace subscribers will receive a free seat upgrade.
S u n d ay at 2 : 3 0 p m
Holidays at the dso
Family Con c e r t S e r ies
October 31
Children and adults alike enjoy the DSO’s entertaining Family
Share the joy of the season with family and friends at the can’t-
Symphonic Spook-tacular
Concert Series. Three short concerts, about an hour each,
miss Dallas holiday tradition in the Arts District. It is perfect
are perfect for families on the go. Come to the Meyerson
for entertaining family and friends visiting for the holiday or a
early for games, crafts, an instrument petting zoo and other
special treat you enjoy year after year. Don’t miss any of the
special activities.
festive lineup from Thanksgiving to New Year’s, especially
January 9 Tchaikovsky Discovers America
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A Christmas Celebration, which MSN called “one of the ten
Maestro’s Favorites with Jaap Van Zweden
best Christmas shows in America.”
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Pricing
How to Order 1. Choose your subscription package.
Texas Instruments Classical Series
2. Add on any additional concerts. 3. Select your seats and day of the week. 4. Place your order by calling the Guest Services Center, visiting DallasSymphony.com/DestinationDSO or faxing or mailing the order form. Call 214.692.0203 Fax 214.692.5133 Mail Dallas Symphony Orchestra Guest Services Center 2301 Flora Street Dallas, TX 75201
No. of concerts
loge
orchestra terrace
orchestra
front orchestra
Dress Circle BOX
Dress Circle
Grand Tier box
Grand Tier
choral terrace
Thursday
7
$770
$504
$406
$406
$532
$406
$469
$161
$90
Friday
7
$770
$504
$406
$406
$532
$406
$469
$161
$90
Saturday
7
$805
$574
$497
$497
$602
$483
$539
$217
$120
Sunday
7
$588
$448
$329
$329
$441
$329
$385
$182
$90
Texas Instruments Classical Series Choral Terrace pricing is for 6 concerts.
Casual Fridays
Subscriber Package Discounts*
Friday
Buy 2 packages and save 10% on each!
No. Of concerts
Loge
Orchestra terrace
Orchestra
Front orchestra
Dress Circle BOX
Dress Circle
Grand Tier box
Grand Tier
Choral terrace
6
$660*
$408
$336
$336
$432
$336
$390
$132
$90
* Seating may vary depending on availability.
Buy 3 packages and save 20% on each!
DSO Pops Series
* Discounts do not apply to Loge.
No. Of concerts
Loge
Orchestra terrace
Orchestra
Front orchestra
Dress Circle BOX
Dress Circle
Grand Tier box
Grand Tier
Choral terrace
Friday
6
$660
$480
$402
$480
$516
$402
$456
$162
$126
Saturday
6
$684
$498
$414
$492
$534
$414
$474
$168
$126
Sunday
6
$588
$432
$306
$366
$444
$300
$378
$162
$114
For more information on subscription packages, please see pages 7-20. For more information on
Family Concert Series
specific concerts, see pages 14-15. Sunday
No. Of concerts
Loge
Orchestra terrace
Orchestra
Front orchestra
Dress Circle BOX
Dress Circle
Grand Tier box
Grand Tier
Choral terrace
3
$99
$90
$81
$81
$81
$69
$66
$42
$39
Multi-year Loge Box Options available. Call 214.871.4042 for details. All programs, artists and prices are subject to change.
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Group Sales
Seating Guide Eugene McDermott Concert Hall
Share the marvelous Dallas Symphony Orchestra with your work colleagues, corporate
Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center
partners, club members, church groups, students, family and friends. Significant discounts are available to all DSO concerts for groups of 10 or more. Grand Tier Grand Tier Boxes Dress Circle Dress Circle Boxes Loge Boxes Orchestra Terrace
Groups are eligible for discounts on regular
World-class catering and two restaurants
ticket prices with flexible payment options and
are also available, featuring cuisine by
no handling fees.
Culinaire International.
Meet-and-greet visits with world-
Complimentary event space for an elegant
renowned performers.
reception or dinner before or after the concert.
Regularly scheduled free tours of the Meyerson Symphony Center, designed by award-winning architect I.M. Pei and acoustician Russell Johnson. Orchestra Front Orchestra
Choral Terrace All benefits subject to availability.
For more information or group pricing call 214.871.4550 today! When choosing where you would like to sit, please note that prices vary according to seating placement and the day of the week.
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Music Index
Every Concert is An Event In addition to enjoying world-class music at the Meyerson Symphony Center, add to your
Artists and Conductors
Minnelli, Liza – 3, 15, 17
Lutoslawski, Witold – 8, 12, 15
Aikin, Laura – 9, 14
Osorio, Jorge Federico – 8, 11, 13, 14
Joel, Billy – 15, 17
Anthony, Ryan – 8, 12, 15
Parra, Alondra de la – 8, 11, 13, 14
Márquez, Arturo – 8, 11, 13
Benedetti, Nicola – 2, 10, 12, 14
Pink Martini – 15, 18, 19
Mahler, Gustav – 8, 15
DINE The Meyerson Symphony Center is a culinary destination of distinction, with two restaurants to serve you.
Borok, Emanuel – 8, 13, 14
Preston, Mary – 10, 12, 14
Mendelssohn, Felix – 10, 12, 13, 14
Botti, Chris – 15, 18, 19
Rilling, Helmuth – 10, 11, 15
Morricone, Ennio – 8, 11, 14
Boyd, Douglas – 10, 11, 13, 15
Serkin, Peter – 9, 11, 14
Braun, Russell – 9, 14
Shenyang – 10, 11, 15
Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus – 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15
OPUS in the Meyerson’s west lobby features upscale à la carte dishes and sumptuous buffet, and ALLEGRO in the Meyerson’s east lobby features buffet-style dining from around the world. With soups, salads, entrées and light desserts, the cuisine will whet your appetite for the concert to come. Call 214.670.3721 to make reservations.
Brickman, Jim – 15, 17
Tao, Conrad – 8, 12, 15
Carignani, Paolo – 8, 13, 14
Taylor, Daniel – 10, 11, 15
Cavanaugh, Michael – 15, 17
Thibaudet, Jean-Yves – 8, 11, 14
Chee-Yun – 9, 12, 13, 14
Valli, Frankie – 3, 15, 17
Cole, Kevin – 15
van Zweden, Jaap – 2, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15
Revueltas, Silvestre – 8, 11, 13
Wilkins, Thomas – 8, 11, 14
Ruders, Poul – 10, 12, 14
experience with the following:
Croft, Richard – 10, 11, 15
Shop The Dallas Symphony Store showcases gifts of distinction for music lovers of all ages, from CDs and unique jewelry to special DSO apparel.
D’Drum – 10, 13, 14
The Symphony Store is located in the Meyerson’s Lower Lobby to the left of the Guest Services Center or online at DSOStore.com. LEARN Performance Preludes preview the day’s concert with expert and insightful musical commentary you won’t hear anywhere else! Performance Preludes begin one hour before concerts, last 45 minutes and are free to all ticket holders.
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Nielsen, Carl – 9, 11, 14 Ponce, Manuel – 8, 11, 13, 14 Rachmaninoff, Sergei – 8, 13, 14 Ravel, Maurice – 10, 12, 14 Rodgers, Richard – 15, 18 Schubert, Franz – 8, 11, 14
Dausgaard, Thomas – 9, 11, 14
Composers
Egarr, Richard – 9, 15
Bach, Johann Sebastian – 9, 15
Fleisher, Leon – 2, 9, 14
Bartók, Béla – 9, 14
Fliter, Ingrid – 10, 12, 14 Fray, David – 9, 13, 15
Beethoven, Ludwig van – 2, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15
Gomyo, Karen – 8, 12, 15
Berlin, Irving – 15, 18
Hamlisch, Marvin – 2, 3, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
Brahms, Johannes – 9, 11, 14
Hannigan, Erin – 10, 11, 13, 15
Copeland, Stewart – 10, 13, 14
Harrell, Lynn – 9, 12, 13, 14
Debussy, Claude – 10, 12, 14
Herbig, Günther – 8, 12, 15
ˇ Dvorák, Antonín – 8, 12, 15
Kahane, Jeffrey – 10, 11, 14
Fenton, George – 15, 18, 19
Misc
Johannsen, Robin – 10, 11, 15
Gershwin, George – 15, 17, 19
Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho – 15, 18
Kern, Olga – 9, 12, 15
Ginastera, Alberto – 8, 11, 13, 14
Casual Fridays – 13, 14, 15
Lang Lang – 5
Handel, George Frideric – 2, 10, 11, 15
Ma, Yo-Yo – 4
Haydn, Joseph – 10, 11, 13, 15
Dallas Symphony Chorus – 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15
Märkl, Jun – 10, 12, 14
Herrmann, Bernard – 15
McDermott, Anne-Marie – 9, 12, 13, 14
Holst, Gustav – 2, 8, 11, 14
Minczuk, Roberto – 10, 12, 14
Liszt, Franz – 8, 11, 14
Chávez, Carlos – 8, 11, 13, 14
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Shapiro, Theodore – 15, 17, 19 Shostakovich, Dmitri – 8, 10, 12, 14, 15 Strauss, Josef – 8, 11, 14 Strauss, Richard – 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 Stravinsky, Igor – 2, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15 Stucky, Steven – 9, 14 Tchaikovsky, Pyotr – 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15 Van Otterloo, Willem – 10, 14 Wagner, Richard – 8, 11, 14
Masters of Film Music – 2, 3, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 Women of the Dallas Symphony Chorus – 8, 11
Sponsors & Donors Musicians of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra think of their jobs as an investment, rather than work. Every hour of practice, each carefully studied note, is an investment in the future of music. While you may not be onstage with instrument in hand, by joining one of our membership groups or by becoming a sponsor, you are an equal partner in sustaining music, not only in our own lives, but for generations to come. We invite you to become a donor and join us in making your destination the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. For a complete listing of gift levels and benefits, please visit DallasSymphony.com/Donation.
Thanks to our season sponsors
The DSO would like to thank Texas Instruments for generously sponsoring our classical music series for 10 years.
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