Overture Magazine - 2015-2016 Season May-June 2016 | Page 8

{ BSOlive upcoming key events Salsa at the Symphony Thurs, July 21, 8 pm [S] Fri, July 22, 7:30 pm [M] Nicholas Hersh, conductor Meng Su, Guitar Gershwin: Cuban Overture Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez Falla: Suite No. 2 from The Three-Cornered Hat Piazzolla: Tangazo Márquez: Danzón No. 2 Bernstein: “Mambo” from West Side Story Star Spangled Spectacular Rusty Musicians at Artscape Sun, July 3, 8 pm Mon, July 4, 8 pm Oregon Ridge Park Sat, July 16, 6 pm [M] Nicholas Hersh, conductor The BSO’s essential red, white and blue bash! This outdoor celebration features patriotic favorites such as Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture and Sousa’s Stars and Stripes Forever, topped off with dazzling fireworks. Plus, hear the winner of the BSO’s famed “O, Say Can You Sing?” contest perform The Star-Spangled Banner. Grateful Dead Symphony Thurs, July 14, 7:30 pm [M] Jonathan Carney, conductor Rossini: Overture to The Barber of Seville Bizet: Selections from Carmen Suites Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 “From the New World,” Allegro con fuoco The much-loved Rusty Musicians program brings enthusiastic amateur performers together with BSO musicians for a fun evening of musicmaking. Join the Rustys at their concert during Artscape week, or take the plunge and consider dusting off the instrument in your own closet! Details at BSOmusic.org/education. Nicholas Hersh, conductor Beethoven: Symphony No. 5, Allegro con brio Shostakovich: Symphony No. 10, Allegro Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5 Andante maestoso –Allegro vivace Lee Johnson: Dead Symphony No. 6 The beauty, complexity and improvisatory nature of Jerry Garcia’s songwriting are a perfect match for the power of a symphony orchestra. Experience Lee Johnson’s Dead Symphony No. 6, an orchestral suite inspired by ten Grateful Dead songs including “Mountains of the Moon,” “Stella” and “Sugar Magnolia.” Deadheads won’t want to miss! 6 O v ertur e | www. bsomusic .org Get ready to mambo! You won’t be able to restrain your dance moves once the flavors of Piazzolla, Gershwin and Bernstein start cooking in this sizzling program of salsa. Before the concert, enjoy some sangria and partake in a tango on the patio. Final Fantasy —Final Symphony Sat, July 23, 7:30 pm [M] An evening of symphonic music from the beloved video games FINAL FANTASY® VI, VII and X! Featuring music by legendary videogame composers Nobuo Uematsu and Masashi Hamauzu, and an appearance by creator Hironobu Sakaguchi himself. Costumes encouraged. Whether you travel by chocobo or airship, make sure you’re there! Bach and Jazz Rusty Musicians Thurs, July 28, 8 pm [S] Fri, July 29, 7:30 pm [M] Nicholas Hersh, conductor Charlie Albright, piano Emily Skala, flute Jane Marvine, English horn Andrew Balio, trumpet Bernstein “Three Dance Episodes” from On the Town Bach: Orchestral Suite No. 2 Copland: Quiet City Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue The sounds of summer are on full display in this lighthearted program. The easy elegance of Bach’s second Tribute to Bowie orchestral suite balances beautifully with the introspection of Copland’s Quiet City and unstoppable riffs of Rhapsody in Blue. The Music of David Bowie Sat, July 30, 7:30 pm [M] Brent Havens, conductor One night only! Join the BSO and a full rock band on a tour through the incredible genius of the beloved late Starman. This symphonic odyssey will include favorites such as “Heroes,” “Changes,” “Rebel Rebel” and so much more! Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone—Film with Orchestra Thurs, Aug 4, 7:30 pm [M] Fri, Aug 5, 8 pm [S] Sat, Aug 6, 3 pm [M] Justin Freer, conductor The Harry Potter™ film series continues to delight millions of fans around the world. Relive the magic of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone™ on a giant HD screen while the BSO performs every note from John Williams’ unforgettable score. Tr ace y B rown (Rust y M usi cians) Star Spangled Spectacular JS to n e / Sh u ttersto ck .co m (Bowi e ); Ri char d Lippen h o l z (S tar SPan gled Spectacu l ar) July/August Events at The Music Center at Strathmore [S] and at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall [M]