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2008-2009 Season Schedule
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Masterworks #1 – Explore
September 13, 2008 • 8 PM September 14, 2008 • 3 PM Join the CSO and guest pianist, Alexander Ghindin, first place winner of the Cleveland International Piano Competition. Ghindin, flying all the way from Moscow, will delight people with his electricity, warmth, grace and majesty. Michael Alexander, conductor Alexander Ghindin, piano Daugherty: Red Cape Tango Rachmaninoff: Variations on a Theme of Paganini Holst: The Planets (listen) |
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CSO Jazz Returns October 10, 2008 • 8 PM October 11, 2008 • 8 PM Your Seat! Your Music! Your Night! Sam Skelton and his Big Band |
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Masterworks #2 - Tchaikovsky’s Magnificent Fourth October 25, 2008 • 8 PM • Kennesaw State Univ October 26, 2008 • 3 PM • Kennesaw State Univ Join the CSO’s very own Robin Johnson as she captures your heart and imagination in Mozart's Oboe concerto. Guest conductor Bridget Reischl concludes this magnificent concert with Tchaikovsky’s 4th Symphony. Bridget Reischl, conductor Robin Johnson, oboe Golijov: Last Round Mozart: Concerto for Oboe and Orchestra Tchaikovsky: Symphony No.4 |
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WellStar Foundation Benefit Concert
November 8, 2008 • 8 PM November 9, 2008 • 3 PM The CSO and WellStar Health System are dedicated to serving our community. This benefit concert, supporting the WellStar Foundation, will help raise crucial funds that are needed to provide our community with outstanding programs and services, state-of-the art equipment and the finest health-care facilities in metro Atlanta. WellStar is a not-for-profit Health Care System, working in collaboration with the community to bring measurable health improvements to all we serve. Michael Alexander, conductor Bryan Black, Chorus director Matthew Allen, cello Cobb Symphony Chorus Rodgers and Hammerstein: The Sound of Music Bernstein: Candide Webber: Phantom of the Opera Prokofiev: Concerto for Cello and Orchestra Borodin: Polevetsian Dances |
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Holiday Pops Concert Dec 6, 2008 • 3 PM • Murray Arts Center Dec 6, 2008 • 7:00 PM • Johnson Ferry Baptist Church Celebrate the season with family and friends while enjoying holiday favorites featuring the Cobb Symphony and Cobb Symphony Chorus. Michael Alexander, conductor Bryan Black, Chorus director Jana Young, soprano Cheryl Vanture, alto Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker Poulenc: Gloria Tyzik: Holiday Moods Anderson: Sleigh Ride Handel: The Messiah Christmas Sing-a-long |
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Family Concert January 17, 2009 • 1 PM January 17, 2009 • 3 PM Experience the world's most exhilarating classical music through the eyes of a child. This fun, family concert will feature Benjamin Britton’s “Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra.” Arrive early to enjoy pre-concert family activities. Michael Alexander, conductor Young Artists Competition Winner, soloist Britten: Young Person's guide to the Orchestra Arnold: Four Scottish Dances |
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Masterworks #3 - Ravishing! February 14, 2009 • 8 PM February 15, 2009 • 3 PM The stunning 22 year old cellist Tina Guo joins the CSO in this Valentine’s Day Treat. Experience power and passion unlike anything you have ever felt. Brahms magnificent third symphony is grander in scale and equal to any concerto written before its time. Hear German romanticism at its greatest depth and excitement. A perfect evening out! Michael Alexander, conductor Tina Guo, cello Dvorak: Carnival Overture Shostakovich: Concerto for Cello and Orchestra Brahms: Symphony No.3 |
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The Who! March 13, 2009 • 8 PM March 14, 2009 • 8 PM CSO Pops Considered one of the finest groups to take the stage, get this first opportunity to see Michael Alexander and the CSO perform a complete set of works from The Who - including Tommy! Heart pounding, enthralling and just plain fun! Michael Alexander, conductor Tim Whalen, guest vocalist/arranger Selections from The Who! |
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LIVE! CSO and The Georgia Ballet March 28, 2009 • 2 PM • Jennie T. Anderson Theatre March 28, 2009 • 7 PM • Jennie T. Anderson Theatre March 29, 2009 • 2 PM • Jennie T. Anderson Theatre The Georgia Ballet and Cobb Symphony Orchestra collaborate for an unforgettable performance of live music and dance on one stage, featuring the world premiere of A Young Dancer's Guide to the Orchestra with music by Benjamin Britten, arrangement by Michael Alexander, and choreography by Janusz Mazon. This must-see event follows the adventure of two children - one a dancer and the other a musician - on a discovery of classical music and ballet. Kevin McMahon, guest conductor Janusz Mazon, choreographer Jessica Peek-Sherwood, flute Britten/Alexander: Young Persons Guide to the Orchestra Minkus: Pas de Quatre Auber: Grand Pas Classique Bach: Going Bach |
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Masterworks #4 - Carmina Burana April 4, 2009 • 8 PM April 5, 2009 • 3 PM Carmina Burana remains one of the most popular pieces music - period! “If I could only take one piece of music on a long trip, I would pick Carl Orff's Carmina Burana” notes music director Michael Alexander. Coupled with Mendelssohn’s light-hearted fourth symphony, this concert is certain to catch your attention! Michael Alexander, conductor Bryan Black, Chorus director Mendelssohn: Symphony No.4 Orff: Carmina Burana |
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CSO Jazz - SUITE!
April 24, 2009 • 8 PM April 25, 2009 • 8 PM With a career spanning over three decades, Skelton’s style and experiments in improvisation, rhythm and tonality are cornerstones of innovation. He is one of the greatest, and not to be missed! So “take five” with one of the true pioneers of CSO Jazz! Sam Skelton and his Big Band |
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Super Saturday’s at the MAC - Family Programming Introduce your child to the exciting world of music with incredible artists featured in highly interactive, visually stimulating and refreshingly innovative live performances presented by the CSO. Musical Tales Sat.-Sept. 13, 2008 / 10:00 and 11:30 AM Green Eggs and …Amadeus? Sat., Nov. 8, 2008 / 10:00 and 11:30 AM The Night Before Christmas Sat., Dec. 6, 2008 / 10:00 and 11:30 AM Heroes of Tomorrow Sat. April 4, 2009 / 10:00 and 11:30 AM Percussive Groove Sat. April 25, 2009 / 10:00 and 11:30 AM |