GERSHWIN’S RHAPSODY IN BLUE April 24 & 25, 2020, 7:30pm Plaza Theatre
The El Paso Symphony Orchestra (EPSO) has cancelled the April 24 and 25, 2020 Classical Concerts “Gershwin’s Rhapsody” due to the ‘stay home, work safe’ order issued by the City of El Paso to battle the spread of the coronavirus. This order went into effect at 11:59pm on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, and is in place until further notice.
As you can imagine, the ramifications of having to cancel a concert are broad for the EPSO. We are respectfully requesting that you consider donating the cost of your April tickets to EPSO. In response to your donation, we will send you a tax deduction form and a voucher for tickets to our upcoming 90th anniversary season which you can use for any of our 2020-2021 classical concerts. This will provide you with tickets to introduce EPSO to friends, family or colleagues! The voucher will be good for the equivalent number of tickets you have for the April performance.
We are mindful that this is a very stressful and difficult time for everyone. If this option does not work for you, please contact our office by April 24 at (915) 532-3776 or via email at info@epso.org. If you choose the donation and voucher, you do not have to take any further action. We will follow-up with a letter that will include your tax credit and vouchers for our 2020-2021 season.
The EPSO will continue to work tirelessly to provide enriching musical opportunities for our community. We sincerely appreciate your support and thank you for your consideration.
Night at the Met: Opera’s Finest
February 21 & 22, 2020, 7:30pm Plaza Theatre
El Paso Symphony Orchestra
Bohuslav Rattay, Conductor
UTEP Union Chorale
Heather Dials, Soprano
Cherry Duke, Mezzo-soprano
Paul Groves, Tenor
Join us for a glorious night of operatic moments. The El Paso Symphony Orchestra led by Bohuslav Rattay, featuring the UTEP Choral Union, will transform the Plaza Theatre stage into a Night at The Met performing some of Opera’s most famous arias.
Strauss Die Fledermaus Overture
Bizet Habanera from Carmen
Verdi Brindisi from La Traviata
Strauss Sing to Love from Die Fledermaus
Puccini Humming Chorus from Madama Butterfly
Puccini Nessun Dorma from Turandot
Verdi Witches’ Chorus from Macbeth
Bernstein Make Our Garden Grow from Candide
and many more favorites!
Zuill Bailey, Grammy Award-Winner January 17 & 18, 2020, 7:30pm Plaza Theatre
El Paso Symphony Orchestra
Bohuslav Rattay, Conductor
Zuill Bailey, Cello El Paso Pro-Musica Collaboration
Saint-Saëns Concerto for Cello and Orchestra No. 1, op. 33 in A minor
Tchaikovsky Variations on a Rococo Theme, op. 33
Dvořák Symphony No. 7, op. 70 in D minor
The Planets November 15 & 16, 2019, 7:30pm Plaza Theatre
El Paso Symphony Orchestra
Bohuslav Rattay, Conductor
Strauss Also sprach Zarathustra
Holst The Planets (Mars, Jupiter, Uranus) accompanied by a spectacular film produced by Emmy-nominated astronomer and visual artist Dr. Jose Francisco Salgado, KV 265 Executive Director.
Williams Star Wars Force Awakens Suite
A Multi-Media Experience October 18 & 19, 2019, 7:30pm Plaza Theatre
El Paso Symphony Orchestra
Bohuslav Rattay, Conductor Yevgeny Kutik, Violin
Tchaikovsky Concerto for Violin, op. 35 in D Major ListenHere
Shostakovich Symphony No. 7, op. 60 in C major “Leningrad Symphony” Listen Here
The Tom Lea Institute presents a unique multimedia experience incorporating Tom Lea’s iconic WWII paintings, sketches and photos of his time as the first embedded artist correspondent for WWII. Synched with the powerful last movement of Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 7 “Leningrad Symphony.”
FOUR GUITARS September 20 & 21, 2019, 7:30pm Plaza Theatre
El Paso Symphony Orchestra
Bohuslav Rattay, Conductor
Università Guitar Quartet: Hiram Rodriguez (UTEP-UACJ), Martin Espinoza (UACH), Jesus Manuel Flores (UACH) and Daniel Monroy (UACJ) Click here to learn more about Universita Guitar Quartet
Handel Royal Fireworks: Overture
Rodrigo Concierto andaluz for 4 solo guitars LISTEN NOW
Brahms Symphony No. 1, op. 68 in C minor
Saturday, August 24, 2019 – 8:00pm Plaza Theatre – located at 125 Pioneer Plaza
The Music of ABBA performed by the El Paso Symphony Orchestra with rock band and vocalists
Mamma Mia, Dancing Queen, Fernando, Waterloo & more. A Pop, Rock & Dance Extravaganza!
Prices $75, $60, $45 & $30 plus $3.50 facility fee
Children 5 & over are welcome into this performance
For wheelchair seating, please contact the EPSO Office (915) 532-3776.