2008/2009 Season


Classical Concert #1   –   September


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Spectacular Beginnings

September 19-20, 2008
Plaza Theatre, 7:30pm

Sarah Ioannides, Conductor
Lukas Vondracek, Piano
Shostakovich: Festive Overture, op. 96
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5, op. 73, E-flat major “Emperor”
Sibelius: Symphony No. 2, op. 43, D major



Classical Concert #2   –   October


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Spanish & Latin Favorites

October 17-18, 2008
Plaza Theatre, 7:30pm

Sarah Ioannides, Conductor
Chloe Hanslip, Violin
De Falla La Vida Breve: Interlude & Dance
Korngold Violin Concerto, op. 35, D major
Revueltas Sensemaya
Ginastera Estancia
De Falla Three Cornered Hat Suite No.2



Classical Concert #3   –   November


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Birthday Celebrations

November 21-22, 2008
Plaza Theatre, 7:30pm

Sarah Ioannides, Conductor
Roberto Diaz, Viola
Haydn: La Fedelta Premiata Overture (Fidelity's Reward)
Walton: Viola Concerto
Mendelssohn: Symphony No.4, op. 90, A major "Italian"

Classical Concert #4   –   January


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El Paso Pro-Musica - Film Festival Collaboration

January 23-24, 2009
Plaza Theatre, 7:30pm

Sarah Ioannides, Conductor
Ben Hong, Cello and Awadagin Pratt, Piano
Dvorak: In Nature's Realm, op. 91
Dario Marianelli: Atonement Suite for Cello, Piano and Orchestra
(Oscar Winning Composer, Music from the Film)
Beethoven: Symphony No. 7

Presented in conjunction with El Paso Pro-Musica International Chamber Festival.

Classical Concert #5   –   February


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Guest Appearances

February 20-21, 2009
Plaza Theatre, 7:30pm

Andrew Grams, Guest Conductor
Eric Ruske, Horn
Borodin: Prince Igor Overture
Strauss: Horn Concerto No. 1
Dvorak: Symphony No. 8

Classical Concert #6   –   April

Americana - Year of the Organ

April 17-18, 2009
Plaza Theatre, 7:30pm

Sarah Ioannides, Conductor
Douglas Major, Organ
Copland: Fanfare for the Common Man
Barber: Toccata Festiva, op. 36
Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue
(transcribed for Organ and Orchestra)
Copland: Appalachian Spring
Gershwin: An American in Paris
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