BODY & SOUL
Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the opening of our 2008-09 Season! Music Director David Lockington and the Modesto Symphony Orchestra open the new season with a concert that takes us on a journey of human struggle and leads us to spiritual heights that uplifts our musical souls.
Opening Night Concerts
David Lockington, conductor
Ingrid Fliter, piano
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| Program |
| Arnold |
Tam O’Shanter Overture |
| Ravel |
Piano Concerto in G Major |
| Saint-Saëns |
Symphony No. 3 “Organ” |
Series Sponsor: Doctors Medical Center
Presenting Sponsor: Bank of the West
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Ingrid Fliter, piano
“A pianistic force of nature.” LA Times
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Opening Night Galas
Presented by The Modesto Symphony Orchestra & The Modesto Symphony Guild
Pre-concert celebration and Post-concert party
September 19 & 20, 2008
Our Gala celebration is wrapped around our Opening Night concert and begins at 6:00pm on the Plaza of the Gallo Center for the Arts. Enjoy a bountiful assortment of small plate entrées, a variety of wines for every palette, live music and moving statues. The party continues after the concert with dancing and desserts under the stars.
Gala Menu & Entertainment
Indulge your senses and spend the evening dining under the stars with an assortment of culinary delicacies crafted by Galletto Ristorante and Word of Mouth Bakery
Menu
- Small Plate Entrées
- Chicken Brochettes
- Bruschetta
- Mini Burgers
- Ahi Tuna Poki
- Chilled Polenta
- Pearl CousCous Salad
- Cheese, Olive and Bread Tray
- Fruits & Vegetables
Desserts
- Tiramisu
- Turtle Brownies
- Lemon Curd Tartlets
- Profiteroles
- Chocolate Rum Truffles
Beverages
- A variety of E. & J. Gallo Wines to tempt everyone’s palette, plus beer and non-alcoholic beverages available.
Entertainment
- Real - Stimulating both body & soul the old-school funk group The Cartel Band will have you dancing the night away.
- Live - Through flowing movements and a magical presence you will experience art in a whole new way with Living Statues!
- Experience - This unforgettable evening is wrapped around our opening concert which features Ingrid Fliter who the L.A. Times describes as a “pianistic force of nature” performing Ravel’s Concerto in G Major and concludes with Saint-Saëns riveting Organ Symphony.
TICKETS
Call or visit Gallo Center for the Arts Ticket Office at 209.338.2100
Gala Tickets $100 and concert tickets $30-$70 sold separately.
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