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March 22, 2008 at 7:00 PM Dr. Enrique Lasansky, conductor Jewish Composers JubileeGeorge Gershwin - Rhapsody in Blue - John Nauman, piano David Finko - Piccolo Concerto
Mindi Acosta, piccolo Gustav Mahler - Songs of a Wayfarer
Marjorie Hochberg, mezzo soprano
Havdallah Zilbert/Ness baritone
Rabbi Sam Cohon |
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Welcome to the 2007 - 2008 Season of the Tucson Chamber OrchestraWelcome to our 17th season, to our new name and new presence. However, you can expect us to continue to provide outstanding performances of chamber works, both old and new. You are in for a splendid season with Tucson and Southern Arizona's only professional chamber orchestra. Through your loyalty and support we have grown in quality and reputation, and we are grateful for your continuing support. Our next concerts this season will be held at the Temple Emanu-El (March 22) and the Historic Fox Theater, in downtown Tucson (April 18). Use the Schedule link to see the Programs for this concert, and the rest of our planned programs for our 2007/2008 season. In June we will have a repeat guest, one of the world's foremost conductors, Mexico's Enrique Bátiz Campbell! We will have more information about Maestro Batiz June 1 and 2, 2008 appearances later in the year. |
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Announcing the Winners of the Tucson Chamber Orchestra Young Artist Competition for 2008 In the Under 12 Years Division: Taiko Ezaki,violin (8 years old). Vivaldi Violin Concerto in gminor 3rd. movIn the Over 12 Years Division:
Jonathan Wintringham, saxophone (22 years old). Glazunov-Saxophone Concerto |
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March 22, 2008 at 7:00 PMJewish Composer's Jubilee A special performance at Temple Emanu-El, another in our Jewish composer series. More information is in 'Latest News'.
Dr. Enrique Lasansky, conductor
George Gershwin - Rhapsody in Blue
John Nauman, piano
David Finko - Piccolo Concerto
Mindi Acosta, piccolo
Gustav Mahler - Songs of a Wayfarer
Marjorie Hochberg, mezzo soprano
Havdallah Zilbert/Ness baritone,
Rabbi Sam Cohon
April 18, 2008 at 7:30 PM Spring
Dr. Enrique Lasansky, conductor Claude Debussy - Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun
TBA - Selection
Winner of the Young Artist Competition
Tan Dun - Water Concerto for percussion and orchestra
Maria Flurry - percussion soloist
John Adams - Eros Piano
Rex Woods - piano
April 20, 2008 at 2:00 PM Spring Sahuarita High School Auditorium
Dr. Enrique Lasansky, conductor Claude Debussy - Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun
TBA - Selection
Winner of the Young Artist Competition
Tan Dun - Water Concerto for percussion and orchestra
Maria Flurry - percussion soloist
John Adams - Eros Piano
Rex Woods - piano June 1, 2008 at 7:30 PM Summer
Enrique Bátiz Campbell, guest conductor Astor Piazzolla - Concierto del Angel
Silvio Ciobota - violin
Moncayo - Huapango
Richard Strauss - Duet Concertino
Famous Zarzuela Arias |
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TCO and Casa de Esperanza |
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The Tucson Chamber Orchestra will be featured at several Casa de Esperanza events this spring! Since 1988 Casa de Esperanza has maintained a leadership role in identifying and addressing core issues that challenge the well being of Green Valley and surrounding communities. Casa delivers unduplicated programs that inspire hope, build strong positive relationships, provide information and alternatives, and ensure a greater quality of life for the children, family’s, adults and seniors in the area. The Tucson Chamber Orchestra Salutes Casa de Esperanza's 20th Anniversary! Within the 2008 Concert Series in the greater Green Valley area, select Tucson Chamber Orchestra ensembles will be performing in honor of Casa de Esperanza's 20 year history of exemplary community service. January 27 - Casa's 9th Annual Reverse Raffle Benefit Event at the Desert Diamond Casino. The Tucson Chamber Orchestra String Quartet will perform from 6:45 to 7:30. Festivities begin at 5:00 PM. Call Casa for event tickets at 625-2273 ext 839. April 20 - Tucson Chamber Orchestra Spring Concert featuring our Young Artist Competition winners. 2:00 PM at the Sahuarita Auditorium. Net proceeds to support the TCO and Casa de Esperanza. Tickets available at Casa (625-2273) or the Tucson Chamber Orchestra (401-4369). May 30 - At 3:00 PM Dr Enrique Lasansky will present a talk on contemporary Hispanic Classical music, as part of the Casa's Educational series. Call Casa (625-2273) for more information June 6 - At 6:00 PM, an ensemble from the TCO will present selected excerpts from various Hispanic composers as discussed in Dr. Lasansky's May 30 presentation. Don't miss the opportunity to support Casa and the TCO by attending and enjoying these events! |
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