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2019-2020 SEASON
2019-2020 SEASON MUSIC. CULTURE. EDUCATION.
COVER ART
Your Special Invitation!
LAS VEGAS, NV PERMIT NO 2613
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MUSIC. CULTURE. EDUCATION. Over the last 20 years, the Las Vegas Philharmonic has performed over
150 CONCERTS
for the Las Vegas community.
In our first year, Music Van has served
30 62 Since 2001, over
LAS VEGAS
STUDENTS
SCHOOLS
and community events in Southern Nevada.
Our Youth Concert Series has served over
250,000
STUDENTS in the Clark County School District.
have had the opportunity to perform on stage with the Las Vegas Philharmonic after winning our Cox Communications Young Artists’ Concerto Competition.
OPENING NIGHT
PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2019–7:30PM
ANNA CLYNE
Masquerade
TCHAIKOVSKY
Violin Concerto in D Major, Opus 35
MUSSORGSKY (arr. RAVEL)
Pictures at an Exhibition
Donato Cabrera, conductor Francesca Dego, violin Pre-concert conversation at 6:30PM in Reynolds Hall
Our 2019-2020 season opens with a dynamic evening featuring two of the most well-known Russian orchestral works alongside Anna Clyne’s Masquerade. Francesca Dego is celebrated for her sonorous tone, compelling interpretations and flawless technique, making her one of the most sought-after violinists on the international scene.
FRANCESCA DEGO
LISTEN TO DONATO’S SPOTIFY PLAYLIST: http://tinyurl.com/lvphilsept7
VERY VEGAS SHOWCASE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2019–7:30PM
PROGRAM TO BE ANNOUNCED WORKS BY Keith Thompson, Richard Oberacker Michael Brennan, Clint Holmes and more!
APPEARANCES BY Eric Jordan Young (vocals), Philip Fortenberry (piano), Clint Holmes (vocals), Margaret Menzies Gonzalez (vocals), Ashley Stone (vocals), Alexandria Le (piano), and Vita Corimbi Drew (vocals) to name a few.
Donato Cabrera, conductor Pre-concert conversation at 6:30PM in Reynolds Hall
The Las Vegas Philharmonic brings you an exciting evening of the very best of Las Vegas—from music of the Rat Pack to songs and works written by many of our own extremely talented local performers. Building on Keith Thompson’s popular Composer’s Showcase (which takes place once a month at Myron’s Cabaret Jazz) and making it even more high-octane with full orchestra, this evening will be as Vegas as it gets!
PHILIP FORTENBERRY
ERIC JORDAN YOUNG
LISTEN TO DONATO’S SPOTIFY PLAYLIST: http://tinyurl.com/lvphiloct12
FROM BEETLEJUICE TO BATMAN
THE MUSIC OF DANNY ELFMAN SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2019–7:30PM
Music from Batman, The Simpsons, Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands, The Nightmare Before Christmas and more! Donato Cabrera, conductor Pre-concert conversation at 6:30PM in Reynolds Hall
Experience some of your favorite music from Danny Elfman and Tim Burton movies. Elfman possesses the incredible ability to create timeless bonds between his music and the storytelling visuals of the many fantastical movies he's been a part of. From the chilling and rousing, to the innocent and epic, this is movie music at its finest. Costumes are encouraged!
LISTEN TO DONATO’S SPOTIFY PLAYLIST: http://tinyurl.com/lvphilnov2
A BAROQUE HOLIDAY
HANDELʼ S MESSIAH FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2019–7:30PM
MANFREDINI
Concerto Grosso Opus 3, No. 12 “Christmas”
CORELLI
Concerto Grosso Opus 6, No. 8 “Christmas”
HANDEL
Messiah (Part I) Donato Cabrera, conductor Katrina Galka, soprano, Aleks Romano, mezzo-soprano Joshua Dennis, tenor, Efrain Solis, baritone Las Vegas Master Singers Pre-concert conversation at 6:30PM in Reynolds Hall
Ignite the holiday season by joining us for festive music from the Baroque era. A spirited mood will prevail throughout the evening as we present two popular “Christmas” concertos in addition to Handel’s joyous and epic Messiah, the hallmark of holiday choral works.
KATRINA GALKA
ALEKS ROMANO
JOSHUA DENNIS
EFRAIN SOLIS
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A CLASSIC HOLIDAY SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2019–2:00PM & 7:30PM
BASS DRAGON TANOUYE THOMPSON TYZIK ANDERSON TRADITIONAL WILLIAMS TCHAIKOVSKY BASS BERLIN
Deck the Halls Ave Maria (arr.) God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen O Little Town of Bethlehem (arr.) Hanukkah Suite Sleigh Ride Little Drummer Boy “Somewhere in my Memory” from Home Alone “Trepak” from The Nutcracker Suite Sing We Now of Christmas White Christmas PLUS ADDITIONAL HOLIDAY FAVORITES Richard McGee, guest conductor Kristen Hertzenberg, vocalist Travis Cloer, vocalist
Pre-concert conversations at 1:00PM and 6:30PM in Reynolds Hall
Our traditional holiday celebration for the entire family. Featuring heavenly vocals and beloved seasonal melodies that capture the spirit and merriment of this time of year. Kristen Hertzenberg and Travis Cloer return with their vocal stylings and narration of ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas. Our popular audience sing-along closes the show and lends some holiday magic.
RICHARD MCGEE
KRISTEN HERTZENBERG
TRAVIS CLOER
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DVOŘ� AK, BRAHMS AND SMETANA SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 2 020–7:30PM
SMETANA
Overture to The Bartered Bride
DVO� AK
Symphony No. 8
BRAHMS
Piano Concerto No. 2 Donato Cabrera, conductor Albert Cano Smit, piano Pre-concert conversation at 6:30PM in Reynolds Hall
Visit three sweeping musical vistas in this powerful concert that pays homage to Bohemian folk music, Hungarian dances, the Eastern European countryside and many other spacious themes
photo: Wenqi Ke
that celebrate the joy and romantic nature of life.
ALBERT CANO SMIT
LISTEN TO DONATO’S SPOTIFY PLAYLIST: http://tinyurl.com/lvphiljan18
BEETHOVEN, MOZART & BRITTEN SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2 020–7:30PM
MOZART
Serenade No.11, K. 375 in E-Flat Major
BRITTEN
Serenade for Tenor, Horn and Strings
BEETHOVEN
Symphony No. 4 Donato Cabrera, conductor Bill Bernatis, horn Brian Thorsett, tenor Pre-concert conversation at 6:30PM in Reynolds Hall
The french horn is highlighted in this fantastic concert inspired by themes of enchanting nights, starry skies and heavenly angels along with the sunny and spontaneous brilliance of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 4.
BILL BERNATIS
BRIAN THORSETT
LISTEN TO DONATO’S SPOTIFY PLAYLIST: http://tinyurl.com/lvphilfeb15
VIVALDI FOUR SEASONS
MARCH INTO THE STRADOSPHERE SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2020–8:00PM
VIVALDI
The Four Seasons ADDITIONAL VIOLIN SHOWPIECES AND SOLOIST TO BE ANNOUNCED Donato Cabrera, conductor Pre-concert conversation at 7:00PM in Reynolds Hall
Antonio Stradivari is said to have produced the worldʼs best sounding violins and 300 years later, Stradivari is held up as the best of the best—unmatched in sound quality and artistic power. See and hear these extraordinarily magical instruments in Reynolds Hall.
LISTEN TO DONATO’S SPOTIFY PLAYLIST: http://tinyurl.com/lvphilmar7
MUSIC UNWOUND
KURT WEILL'S AMERICA SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 2020–7:30PM
WEILL
Seven Deadly Sins
WEILL
Four Walt Whitman Songs
WEILL
"Mack the Knife" from The Threepenny Opera Donato Cabrera, conductor Lisa Vroman, soprano Joseph Horowitz, producer Pre-concert conversation at 6:30PM in Reynolds Hall
Our third year of Music Unwound, funded in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities, explores Kurt Weill's America through three of his most notorious works. Vocalist Lisa Vroman returns, demonstrating her considerable range and command of both Opera and Broadway.
LISA VROMAN
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SEASON FINALE
TCHAIKOVSKY SYMPHONY NO. 4 SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2020–7:30PM
GABRIELA LENA FRANK
Three Latin American Dances
R. STRAUSS
Four Last Songs
TCHAIKOVSKY
Symphony No. 4 Donato Cabrera, conductor Josefin Feiler, soprano American German Cultural Exchange Fellowship recipient
Pre-concert conversation at 6:30PM in Reynolds Hall
The symphony Tchaikovsky called “the crowning glory” of all his musical achievements paired with Strauss’s soulful swan song deliver a stunning season finale. Frank’s Three Latin American Dances lends a multicultural and contemporary spirit.
JOSEFIN FEILER
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Saturday, February 15, 2020–7:30pm
Very Vegas Showcase
Vivaldi Four Seasons March Into the Stradosphere
Saturday, October 12, 2019–7:30pm
Saturday, March 7, 2020–8:00pm
The Music of Danny Elfman From Beetlejuice to Batman
Kurt Weill’s America–Music Unwound
Saturday, November 2, 2019–7:30pm
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A Baroque Holiday, Handel’s Messiah
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Beethoven, Mozart & Britten
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A Baroque Holiday, Handel’s Messiah
Vivaldi Four Seasons March Into the Stradosphere
Friday, December 6, 2019–7:30pm
Saturday, March 7, 2020–8:00pm
Dvořák, Brahms & Smetana
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The Music of Danny Elfman From Beetlejuice to Batman
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