April 20, 2013 at 7:30 pm, Hamilton Place
James Sommerville, conductor
Lucille Chung, piano
Bernstein: Overture from Candide
Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue
Copland: Appalachian Spring
Torke: Javelin
Richardson:
New Work (World Premiere/HPO Commission)
López: Fiesta!
Pianist Lucille Chung makes her debut with the HPO in a performance you won’t soon forget. Written in the mid-20th century, the first three works earned widespread popularity and helped establish Bernstein, Gershwin and Copland among the greatest American composers. The second half of the concert takes a turn to the contemporary, introducing Hamilton audiences to three fascinating new works for orchestra.
Pre-concert chat at 6:30pm.
Erica Goodman, harp
Leslie Newman, flute
September 22, 2012 at 7:30 pm, Hamilton Place
James Sommerville, conductor & horn
Leslie Newman, flute
Erica Goodman, harp
Rossini: Overture from The Italian Girl in Algiers
Daniel: New Work (World Premiere/HPO Commission)
Mozart: Concerto for Flute & Harp
Beethoven: Symphony No. 7
James Sommerville plays the dual role of soloist and conductor in a new concerto written for him by Omar Daniel. Mozart’s elegant concerto is performed by the HPO’s principal flutist Leslie Newman and celebrated harpist Erica Goodman. Composed 200 years ago, Beethoven’s memorable Seventh Symphony can still win over new fans with its powerful driving rhythms and haunting second movement.
Pre-concert chat at 6:30pm.
This performance is generously underwritten by Dr. Michael and Mary Romeo.
Ian Parker, piano
November 10, 2012 at 7:30 pm, Hamilton Place
Marcelo Lehninger, conductor
Ian Parker, piano
Ravel: Suite from Mother Goose
Ravel: Piano Concerto in G major
Shostakovich: Symphony No. 5
Brilliant young conductor Marcelo Lehninger returns to Hamilton this season to lead the HPO in Shostakovich’s heroic Fifth Symphony. Canadian pianist Ian Parker makes his debut with the Philharmonic in Ravel’s playful Concerto in G major, a piece that gives the orchestra an opportunity to shine as well. Originally composed for piano duet, Ravel’s radiant orchestration of his Mother Goose Suite will transport you to an enchanted world.
Pre-concert chat at 6:30pm.
Marcelo Lehninger conducting Beethoven: Symphony No.6
(1st movement)
Ian Parker records Gershwin, Ravel and Stravinsky at Abbey Road studios with the London Symphony Orchestra
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March 2, 2013 at 7:30 pm, Hamilton Place
James Sommerville, conductor
Smetena: Overture from The Bartered Bride
Kodaly: Dances of Galánta
Liszt:
Les préludes
Dvořák: Symphony No. 8
If you’re newer to classical music, this concert is the perfect introduction to the many moods and images an orchestra can evoke. Smetana’s vivacious overture sets the scene of a jubilant crowd on carnival day. Gypsy folksongs and classical music meet in Kodaly’s homage to his childhood home. Les préludes is the most popular of Lizst’s symphonic poems, showcasing the orchestra in flowing melodies and triumphant themes. The rustic folk dances and birdsong of Dvořák’s Eighth Symphony evoke a picture of country life in this most infectious orchestral work.
Pre-concert chat at 6:30pm.
