Orchestra London 2008-2009 Season-at-a-Glance
Special Presentation—Magnificent Mozart
Friday, September 26, 2008 at St. Paul’s Cathedral
Timothy Vernon, conductor Sara Davis Buechner, piano
A Adult $50 Senior $45
B $40 $35
Join Orchestra London for a special concert to begin the 2008 fall season. Acclaimed pianist Sara Davis Buechner will perform two of Mozart’s late piano concerti, No. 24 in C Minor and No. 26 in D Major “Coronation.” Subscribe to Orchestra London’s Gold Package and you receive this special concert free!
Ovation Series
Saturday Nights at Centennial Hall
AA Adult $252 Senior $234
A $228 $198
B $192 $174
C $156 $138
October 18, 2008
Ode to Joy
Beethoven: Symphony No. 8 Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 “Choral”
Mario Bernardi, special guest conductor Orchestra London Philharmonic Choir
February 21, 2009
From Poland With Love
Koprowski: Ancestral Voices Chopin: Piano Concerto No 2 in F Minor Moniuszko: The Fairy Tale
Grzegorz Nowak, conductor Janina Fialkowska, piano
November 22, 2008
Timothy Vernon, conductor Ian Sadler, organ
King of Instruments
Poulenc: Concerto for Organ Saint-Saens: Symphony No. 3 “Organ Symphony”
March 14, 2009
Brahms: A German Requiem
Requiem
Timothy Vernon, conductor Orchestra London Philharmonic Choir
January 17, 2009
Timothy Vernon, conductor Soo Bae, cello
Sublime Melodies
May 9, 2009
Timothy Vernon, conductor Lara St. John, violin
Fantastic Finale
Elgar: Concerto for Cello Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 5
Corigliano: The Red Violin Suite Berlioz: Symphonie Fantastique
Cathedral Series
Wednesday Nights at St. Paul’s Cathedral
A Adult $198 Senior $180
B $186 $168
October 29, 2008
Mozart: German Dances K600 Mozart: Sinfonia Concertante K297 Mozart: Symphony No. 41 “Jupiter”
Timothy Vernon, conductor
January 28, 2009
Telemann: Violin Concerto in A Minor JS Bach: Orchestral Suite No. 1 in C
Joseph Lanza, leader
CPE Bach: Symphony in C
November 26, 2008
JC Bach: Symphony in G Minor Haydn: Concerto for Trumpet
Gary Thor Wedow, conductor Shawn Spicer, trumpet
March 4, 2009
Gossec: Symphony in F Haydn: Symphony No. 101 Corelli: Concerto Grosso for strings Beethoven: Symphony No. 4.
Jeanne Lamon, conductor/leader
Mozart: Music from Magic Flute
December 17, 2008
Handel: Messiah
Timothy Vernon, conductor Orchestra London Chamber Choir
April 29, 2009
Bach: Cantatas “Ein Feste Burg”; “Sehet, wir gehn hinauf”; “Unser Mund sei voll Lachens”
Timothy Vernon, conductor Orchestra London Chamber Choir
Discovery Series
Wednesday Nights at Wolf Performance Hall
A Adult $99 Senior $90
B $90 $81
November 5, 2008
January 7, 2009
April 15, 2009
In the Discovery Series, Maestro Timothy Vernon and guest conductor Giuseppe Pietraroia will take the audience on a journey of music for chamber orchestra from the last 100 years. Programs will include Stravinsky’s masterpiece, A Soldier’s Tale, John Adams’ gripping work for baritone and orchestra entitled The Wound Dresser, and an incredible chamber orchestra setting of Mahler’s Fourth Symphony.
Gold Package—the most concerts, the best value, the ultimate subscription!
Orchestra London’s Gold Package includes all three major classical series: Ovation, Cathedral, and Discovery, for one low price of just $450 for adults and $405 for seniors. Gold Package subscribers also receive the Special Opening Concert absolutely FREE, along with front-of the line ordering privileges for our Opera at the Grand. Call today to upgrade your subscription to the Gold Package!
Please note: This announcement is not the final season brochure. All performances and artists are subject to change.
Orchestra London 2008-2009 Season-at-a-Glance
Special Presentation—Christmas with Holly Cole
Friday, December 12, 2008 at Centennial Hall
Celebrate the Season with Canada’s sultry songstress, Holly Cole, in concert with Orchestra London. This special presentation is currently available only to subscribers. Adult $50 Senior $45
Pops Series
Saturday Nights and Sunday Afternoons at Centennial Hall
AA Adult $252 Senior $234
A $228 $198
B $192 $174
C $156 $138
October 25 & 26, 2008
A Gilbert & Sullivan Celebration
Principal Pops conductor Brian Jackson opens the Pops season with this tribute to the icons of operetta.
February 14 & 15, 2009
A Love Affair with Broadway The Sweetest Sounds
Brian Jackson returns to offer a Valentine’s gift of musical theatre gems.
December 6 & 7, 2008
John McDermott with Orchestra London
March 28 & 29, 2009
Brian Jackson conducts this moving program linking themes of Remembrance, family, and the holidays. John McDermott is joined by conductor Brian Jackson and special guest Eric Bogle.
Conductor Howard Cable and The Mantini Sisters draw on the sweeter side of the big band era, with a special nod to Guy and Carmen Lombardo.
January 24 & 25, 2009
Journey to the Stars
May 2 & 3, 2009
Last Night of the Proms
Guest conductor David Martin leads a program of music from out of this world.
What better way to end the Pops season than with a rousing finale in the English tradition, conducted by Brian Jackson.
Red Hot Weekends Series
Featuring the Jeans ‘n’ Classics Band Friday and Saturday Nights at Centennial Hall*
A
B
C $197
Adult $308 $272
October 23, 2008
Tommy in Concert
January 9 & 10, 2009
Special Series Opening Concert—Exclusive for Subscribers Only! As a Red Hot Weekends Subscriber, this special concert kicks off the season in style with an all-star line-up performing the best moments from The Who’s Tommy. *N.B. This one-night-only special event is a Thursday performance for all subscribers in standard theatre seating (no cabaret tables). Your seats will be assigned in priority order according to your renewal date. Regular seating assignments begin with the next performance.
Annie Lennox: Sweet Dreams One Night in Woodstock Blood, Sweat, Tears, Earth, Wind, Fire, and a little Chicago The Music of Paul McCartney
February 6 & 7, 2009
March 6 & 7, 2009
November 7 & 8, 2008
Prince: Purple Rain April 17 & 18, 2009
December 19 & 20, 2008
Rockin’ Christmas 2008
Serenade Brunch
Sundays at the Best Western Lamplighter Inn
Adult $99 Senior $99
October 5, 2008: Mozart Brunch
February 8, 2009: Winterlude Brunch
May 24, 2009: Opera Brunch
Enjoy a series of three delightful events in the Crystal Ballroom. Sunday brunch and chamber music combine for a perfect afternoon.
Enjoy subscription benefits all year long!
Subscribers receive the best seats, the greatest savings, and priority service all through the season, including advance purchasing privileges for added concerts and our annual opera production. Tickets for our 2009 Opera at the Grand, Mozart’s The Magic Flute, will go on sale to subscribers this summer.
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