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Stabat Mater, Kim André Arnesen

In the final weeks before Easter we focus on the suffering of Mary, the mother of Jesus, as she witnessed his crucifixion. The Stabat Mater is an ancient Christian poem that considers the torment and faith displayed by Jesus’ mother. One of today’s most insightful and brilliant composers. Kim André Arnesen, sets this poem to music in a haunting and deeply moving way.

A superstitious composer, Mahler greatly feared the musical “curse of the ninth,” which claimed the lives of other great symphonists like Beethoven, Schubert and Bruckner. His own ninth, a work of epic melodies and proportions, was indeed his final symphonic offering, a four-movement work that many hear as Mahler’s farewell to life, a glorious work that sets the soul aflame. Be there when Music Director Robert Spano and the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra explore this tour-de-force, which begins with an irregular rhythm that Bernstein suggested was Mahler’s failing symphonic heartbeat.

This concert is dedicated to Frank Tilley and Connie Beck

A superstitious composer, Mahler greatly feared the musical “curse of the ninth,” which claimed the lives of other great symphonists like Beethoven, Schubert and Bruckner. His own ninth, a work of epic melodies and proportions, was indeed his final symphonic offering, a four-movement work that many hear as Mahler’s farewell to life, a glorious work that sets the soul aflame. Be there when Music Director Robert Spano and the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra explore this tour-de-force, which begins with an irregular rhythm that Bernstein suggested was Mahler’s failing symphonic heartbeat.

This concert is dedicated to Frank Tilley and Connie Beck

A superstitious composer, Mahler greatly feared the musical “curse of the ninth,” which claimed the lives of other great symphonists like Beethoven, Schubert and Bruckner. His own ninth, a work of epic melodies and proportions, was indeed his final symphonic offering, a four-movement work that many hear as Mahler’s farewell to life, a glorious work that sets the soul aflame. Be there when Music Director Robert Spano and the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra explore this tour-de-force, which begins with an irregular rhythm that Bernstein suggested was Mahler’s failing symphonic heartbeat.

This concert is dedicated to Frank Tilley and Connie Beck

Program:

Vaughan Williams, Overture to The Wasps

Dvořák, Romance

Ravel, Tzigane

Holst, The Planets

Program:

Vaughan Williams, Overture to The Wasps

Dvořák, Romance

Ravel, Tzigane

Holst, The Planets

Program:

Vaughan Williams, Overture to The Wasps

Dvořák, Romance

Ravel, Tzigane

Holst, The Planets

Audience favorite Pépito is back! The lovely and faithful Manuelita is at the center of this smalltown love story, and despite being pursued by local suitors, she insists on keeping her marriage promise to Pépito, who is away at war. Manuelita’s resolve is tested as new discoveries come to light, but a happy ending ensues, with lots of fun and surprising plot twists and turns along the way. The Dallas Opera Orchestra is joined by a fabulous cast for this one-act, English-language opera packed with gorgeous singing and beautiful music.

Program:

Voyage (for flute and orchestra) by John Corigliano

Symphony No. 2 in E Minor, Op. 27 by Sergei Rachmaninoff

All University of Texas at Austin students are allowed one free ticket as long as they are available. Student tickets must be picked up at the Box Office with valid student I.D. Seating is unassigned.

If you are a patron with ADA needs, please email tickets@mail.music.utexas.edu and we will reserve ADA seating for you.

Program:

Chaconne from Partita No. 2, BWV 1004 by J.S. Bach

Sinfonische Kanzone, Op. 114 by Sigfrid Karg-Elert
Patti Wolf, piano

Alma for Flute and Piano by Tania Leon
Patti Wolf, piano

Kokopeli by Katherine Hoover  

Wish Sonatine for Flute and Piano by Valerie Coleman
Patti Wolf, piano

Join us for an exhilarating evening with the San Antonio Philharmonic, conducted by Jeffrey Kahane. This concert promises to be a memorable celebration of American composers, featuring two exciting premieres in San Antonio: “Pulse” by Brian Raphael Nabors and “Umoja” by Valerie Coleman.

In addition to these fresh works, the concert will highlight the brilliance of Florence Price performing her deeply moving piece “Adoration”, skillfully arranged for clarinet and strings performed by the exceptional clarinetist Ilya Shterenberg, along with her “Piano Concerto in One Movement,” featuring the acclaimed Canadian pianist Jon Kimura Parker. His talent will shine as he takes the stage to close the program with Gershwin’s iconic “Concerto in F.”

Don’t miss this opportunity to experience a night filled with innovation, emotion, and pride in American artistry!

Honoring the 150th anniversary of Maurice Ravel’s birth, this concert showcases his wildly popular Boléro. Of a Spring Morning by Lili Boulanger sparkles with the energy of new life. Pianist Natasha Paremski brings her dazzling dynamism to Ravel’s jazz-infused Piano Concerto. Dvořák’s Symphony No. 6 was the work that brought international recognition to the great Czech master.

Honoring the 150th anniversary of Maurice Ravel’s birth, this concert showcases his wildly popular Boléro. Of a Spring Morning by Lili Boulanger sparkles with the energy of new life. Pianist Natasha Paremski brings her dazzling dynamism to Ravel’s jazz-infused Piano Concerto. Dvořák’s Symphony No. 6 was the work that brought international recognition to the great Czech master.

Join us for a little night music! Program to include Jocelyn Morlock’s Vespertine for Flute & Harp, the world premiere of Artistic Director Jonathan Cziner’s Lunaris for Violin & Piano (commissioned for Artistic Director Emerita Maria Schleuning), and a “constellation” of short nocturnal pieces culminating with Debussy’s Clair de Lune.

​PROGRAM:

Augusta Read Thomas ✦ Dream Catcher (2008, rev. 2021)

Jocelyn Morlock ✦ Vespertine (2005)

Carlos Simon ✦ Sleep Well (2018)

Carla Rees ✦ Nightsong (2016)

Han Lash ✦ Stalk (2008)

Ellen Reid ✦ Red Brick Moon (2020)

Debussy ✦ Clair de lune from 'Suite Bergamasque' (1905)

Jonathan Cziner ✦ Lunaris (2023-2024) (world premiere — VoC commission)

PERFORMERS:
Liudmila Georgievskaya, piano
Emily Levin, harp
Maria Schleuning, violin
Ebonee Thomas, flute/piccolo

This Zoom event hosted by Burkart flutes will discuss the “do’s and don’ts of” of making a convincing prescreen tape and give feedback on students’ submissions. Students interested in participating in the online clinic should submit all recordings by November 15. More information can be found on Instagram using the handle @burkartflutes or by emailing info@burkart.com.

The Vanderbilt University Blair School of Music presents a guest artist recital featuring Ebonee Thomas. The recital will be held in Turner Hall, and tickets can be reserved on a pay as you wish basis.

Lost, confused, and frightened, Melisande is coerced into marrying the overbearing prince Golaud, and in her marital melancholy, the young bride grows close to her handsome brother-in-law, Pelleas. Golaud’s rage sets the stage for this timeless tale of forbidden love, family jealousy, and regret. Debussy’s luminous orchestrations propel the drama to ecstatic heights, the music a striking contrast to this new Ibsen-esque production by Dutch director Jetske Mijnssen.

Ludovic Morlot conducts a stunning cast including baritone Benjamin Appl as Pelleas, soprano Lauren Snouffer as Melisande, and baritone Nicolas Courjal as Golaud. Sir Willard White makes his Dallas Opera debut as the grandfather Arkel, and mezzo-soprano Katharine Goeldner is the matriarch Genevieve.

Audience favorite Pépito is back! The lovely and faithful Manuelita is at the center of this smalltown love story, and despite being pursued by local suitors, she insists on keeping her marriage promise to Pépito, who is away at war. Manuelita’s resolve is tested as new discoveries come to light, but a happy ending ensues, with lots of fun and surprising plot twists and turns along the way. The Dallas Opera Orchestra is joined by a fabulous cast for this one-act, English-language opera packed with gorgeous singing and beautiful music.

Lost, confused, and frightened, Melisande is coerced into marrying the overbearing prince Golaud, and in her marital melancholy, the young bride grows close to her handsome brother-in-law, Pelleas. Golaud’s rage sets the stage for this timeless tale of forbidden love, family jealousy, and regret. Debussy’s luminous orchestrations propel the drama to ecstatic heights, the music a striking contrast to this new Ibsen-esque production by Dutch director Jetske Mijnssen.

Ludovic Morlot conducts a stunning cast including baritone Benjamin Appl as Pelleas, soprano Lauren Snouffer as Melisande, and baritone Nicolas Courjal as Golaud. Sir Willard White makes his Dallas Opera debut as the grandfather Arkel, and mezzo-soprano Katharine Goeldner is the matriarch Genevieve.

Lost, confused, and frightened, Melisande is coerced into marrying the overbearing prince Golaud, and in her marital melancholy, the young bride grows close to her handsome brother-in-law, Pelleas. Golaud’s rage sets the stage for this timeless tale of forbidden love, family jealousy, and regret. Debussy’s luminous orchestrations propel the drama to ecstatic heights, the music a striking contrast to this new Ibsen-esque production by Dutch director Jetske Mijnssen.

Ludovic Morlot conducts a stunning cast including baritone Benjamin Appl as Pelleas, soprano Lauren Snouffer as Melisande, and baritone Nicolas Courjal as Golaud. Sir Willard White makes his Dallas Opera debut as the grandfather Arkel, and mezzo-soprano Katharine Goeldner is the matriarch Genevieve.

Lost, confused, and frightened, Melisande is coerced into marrying the overbearing prince Golaud, and in her marital melancholy, the young bride grows close to her handsome brother-in-law, Pelleas. Golaud’s rage sets the stage for this timeless tale of forbidden love, family jealousy, and regret. Debussy’s luminous orchestrations propel the drama to ecstatic heights, the music a striking contrast to this new Ibsen-esque production by Dutch director Jetske Mijnssen.

Ludovic Morlot conducts a stunning cast including baritone Benjamin Appl as Pelleas, soprano Lauren Snouffer as Melisande, and baritone Nicolas Courjal as Golaud. Sir Willard White makes his Dallas Opera debut as the grandfather Arkel, and mezzo-soprano Katharine Goeldner is the matriarch Genevieve.

The deck is stacked against Violetta, the ill-fated heroine of this well-loved tragedy—a courtesan trying to turn her life around, she falls for the romantic Alfredo, but illness and family meddling thwart her one chance at happiness. The buoyant music dances through party scenes and tenderly carries the heartbroken lovers through longing and despair. This stylish new production is designed by Tony Award–winner Christopher Oram and directed by Louisa Muller in her Dallas Opera debut.

Last year’s winner of the Emerging Stars Competition at San Francisco Opera, Chilean soprano Yaritza Véliz brings passion and power to the role of Violetta, and acclaimed Mexican tenor Javier Camarena sings the lovesick Alfredo. Featuring The Dallas Opera Orchestra and Chorus.

The deck is stacked against Violetta, the ill-fated heroine of this well-loved tragedy—a courtesan trying to turn her life around, she falls for the romantic Alfredo, but illness and family meddling thwart her one chance at happiness. The buoyant music dances through party scenes and tenderly carries the heartbroken lovers through longing and despair. This stylish new production is designed by Tony Award–winner Christopher Oram and directed by Louisa Muller in her Dallas Opera debut.

Last year’s winner of the Emerging Stars Competition at San Francisco Opera, Chilean soprano Yaritza Véliz brings passion and power to the role of Violetta, and acclaimed Mexican tenor Javier Camarena sings the lovesick Alfredo. Featuring The Dallas Opera Orchestra and Chorus.

The deck is stacked against Violetta, the ill-fated heroine of this well-loved tragedy—a courtesan trying to turn her life around, she falls for the romantic Alfredo, but illness and family meddling thwart her one chance at happiness. The buoyant music dances through party scenes and tenderly carries the heartbroken lovers through longing and despair. This stylish new production is designed by Tony Award–winner Christopher Oram and directed by Louisa Muller in her Dallas Opera debut.

Last year’s winner of the Emerging Stars Competition at San Francisco Opera, Chilean soprano Yaritza Véliz brings passion and power to the role of Violetta, and acclaimed Mexican tenor Javier Camarena sings the lovesick Alfredo. Featuring The Dallas Opera Orchestra and Chorus.

The deck is stacked against Violetta, the ill-fated heroine of this well-loved tragedy—a courtesan trying to turn her life around, she falls for the romantic Alfredo, but illness and family meddling thwart her one chance at happiness. The buoyant music dances through party scenes and tenderly carries the heartbroken lovers through longing and despair. This stylish new production is designed by Tony Award–winner Christopher Oram and directed by Louisa Muller in her Dallas Opera debut.

Last year’s winner of the Emerging Stars Competition at San Francisco Opera, Chilean soprano Yaritza Véliz brings passion and power to the role of Violetta, and acclaimed Mexican tenor Javier Camarena sings the lovesick Alfredo. Featuring The Dallas Opera Orchestra and Chorus.

The deck is stacked against Violetta, the ill-fated heroine of this well-loved tragedy—a courtesan trying to turn her life around, she falls for the romantic Alfredo, but illness and family meddling thwart her one chance at happiness. The buoyant music dances through party scenes and tenderly carries the heartbroken lovers through longing and despair. This stylish new production is designed by Tony Award–winner Christopher Oram and directed by Louisa Muller in her Dallas Opera debut.

Last year’s winner of the Emerging Stars Competition at San Francisco Opera, Chilean soprano Yaritza Véliz brings passion and power to the role of Violetta, and acclaimed Mexican tenor Javier Camarena sings the lovesick Alfredo. Featuring The Dallas Opera Orchestra and Chorus.

The GDYO is proud to feature alumna and board chair member Ebonee Thomas on their upcoming Season Opener Concert. Thomas will perform Ibert’s Concerto for Flute & Orchestra on Sunday 10/13 (free for Teachers, Seniors & First Responders!) Tickets available now at GDYO.ORG.