JACKSONVILLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Special Events
2011-2012 Season
PR E M I E R E EVE NT!
Fabio Mechetti, conductor Joshua Bell, violin
Joshua Bell
“A thoroughly serious, intelligent musician," raves the Financial Times of London. The Boston Herald declares his playing is "direct, honest and a joy to hear.” Audiences around the globe have cheered the phenomenal Joshua Bell. See him in concert with the Jacksonville Symphony – one performance only – performing Bruch’s beloved Violin Concerto.
Jan. 7, 2012, at 8 p.m. Jacoby Symphony Hall
Sponsored by Bank of America/Merrill Lynch
Grand Opera: La Bohème
Fabio Mechetti, conductor • A. Scott Parry, stage director Featuring a cast of esteemed soloists Jacksonville Symphony Chorus • Jacksonville Children's Chorus
Feb. 11, 2012 at 8 p.m. Moran Theater
Presented by The Julius N. Frankel Foundation
Ballroom With a Twist
Few operas have captivated audiences like Puccini’s tale of hopeless young love, La Bohème. Fabio Mechetti conducts Puccini's heartbreaking masterpiece. Opera in four acts. Sung in Italian with projected English supertitles to enhance your enjoyment.
From the creator of the hit television show,“Dancing with the Stars,” comes Ballroom with a Twist featuring dancers from the hit ABC show and Fox’s “So You Think You Can Dance,” along with singers from “American Idol.”
Mar. 3, 2012, at 8 p.m. Moran Theater
Cirque de la Symphonie
Cirque de la Symphonie returns with an all-new show that combines the best in symphonic music with the magic of aerial and acrobatic artistry. Some of the most accomplished Cirque performers from across the globe are featured in this production, which brings a unique mix of acrobats, dancers, contortionists and strongmen into the concert hall for an unforgettable night.
Special Encore Performances Apr. 26, 28, 2012 Apr. 26, 7:30 p.m. Apr. 28 at 3 p.m.
(Series performances Apr. 27 & 28) Jacoby Symphony Hall
Beethoven’s Fifth
Michael Butterman, conductor
June 1, 2, 2012 June 1 at 11 a.m. June 2 at 8 p.m.
No other musical statement can match its raw power and bracing energy. Fabio Mechetti leads the Jacksonville Symphony in Beethoven’s famed Fifth Symphony, in an all-Beethoven concert also featuring the regal “Emperor” Concerto.
Jacoby Symphony Hall
ORDER YOUR TICKETS NOW TO RECEIVE THE BEST SEATS AVAILABLE. START HERE. Choose your performance, section/area and number of seats. Refer to seating chart on season schedule. JACOBY HALL
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HOLIDAY POPS ENCORE
$70 $58
$42 $32 $25
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MICHAEL W. SMITH Pit - $75
$57 $47 $37 $27
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HANDEL’S MESSIAH
$70 $58
$42 $32 $25
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FIRST COAST NUTCRACKER
$50 $33 $23 $18
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LA BOHÈME
$95 $65 $45 $35
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BALLROOM WITH A TWIST
$58 $42 $32 $25
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TOAST! TO THE NEW YEAR!
$125 / $75 / $50
JOSHUA BELL
$120 $75
$50 $40 $30
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CIRQUE DE LA SYMPHONIE
$70 $58
$42 $32 $25
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BEETHOVEN’S FIFTH
$70 $58
$42 $32 $25
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JACKSONVILLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Holiday Specials
2011-2012 S eason
Handel’s Messiah
Michael Butterman, conductor Soloists to be announced Jacksonville Symphony Chorus
Dec. 3, 2011, at 8 p.m. Jacoby Symphony Hall
Amid the frenzied hustle and bustle, it’s difficult to find an oasis of sanity to experience the meaning of Christmas.We have your oasis – Handel’s Messiah. Hallelujah! Handel’s masterpiece to this day is one of the most famous oratorios ever written.
Holiday Pops Special Encore Performance Dec. 11, 2011, at 3 p.m. (Series performances Dec. 9 & 10)
Michael Butterman, conductor Jacksonville Symphony Chorus and special guests
Share the spirit of the season with family and friends and be a part of Jacksonville’s great holiday celebration. Enjoy sparkling Holiday favorites with orchestra, chorus and special guests.
Sponsored by EverBank Jacoby Symphony Hall
First Coast Nutcracker
Michael Butterman, conductor Rhonda Stampalia, choreographer
Dec. 16 at 8 p.m. Dec. 17 at 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. Dec. 18 at 2 p.m.
Enter the magical world of childlike imagination at one of Jacksonville’s greatest holiday traditions. The First Coast Nutcracker will enchant the whole family, showcasing international award-winning principal dancers, our area’s finest young dance corps and Tchaikovsky’s best-loved melodies played by your Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra.
Dec. 16, 17, 18, 2011
Moran Theater
Michael W. Smith Dec. 20, 2011, at 8 p.m. Moran Theater
Toast! To the New Year! Dec. 31, 2011, at 8:30 p.m. Jacoby Symphony Hall
With an impressive roster that includes three popular Christmas albums, Michael W. Smith is well-known for being one of the most acclaimed contemporary Christian artists in years. His heartwarming performance of holiday favorites is sure to delight audiences of all ages.
Ring in the New Year with music by everyone’s favorite local band, your Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra. Enjoy light classics and popular hits from Broadway to Vienna. Stay after for live music, dancing and a private view of the fireworks at midnight.
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