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Welcome to Modesto Symphony’s 2010·11 Season!
Order Your 10·11 Season Tickets Today!
It is with great pleasure that we unveil the wonderful and exciting programming in store for you as we celebrate our 80th Anniversary and the 10th Anniversary of the MSO Chorus! Based on audience feedback we have implemented several new features in our subscription packages for our patrons.
We are now offering five Classics weekends and have incorporated Picnic at the Pops into our Pops series. New subscriber benefits include increased ticket exchange flexibility; discounts on additional single tickets purchased throughout the season and reduced prices in several seating sections.
We are pleased to offer you a season filled with the music you know and love. Now enjoying the season is even easier with subscription options for every taste and schedule!
- The MSO VIP Subscription (9 concerts): This “Very Inclusive Package” features tickets to all of our Classics and Pops concerts, a discount on your order as well as other great subscriber benefits!
- The Classics Subscription (5 concerts): Classics subscribers will again receive a complimentary ticket voucher to be used for any concert in our Classics series. A great friend-raiser!
- The Pops Subscription (4 concerts): Picnic at the Pops is now included in the Pops Series!
- NEW! Compose Your Own Series (4 concerts): Need a subscription that matches your taste and schedule? No problem! Pick your four favorites (some limitations apply), and still enjoy all the subscriber benefits including ticket exchanges and replacement of lost tickets.
2010·11
DOCTORS MEDICAL CENTER CLASSICS SERIES
David Lockington, Music Director
Five concerts at 8pm on Fridays and Saturdays
Gallo Center for the Arts · Rogers Theater
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Kirill Gerstein
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ROSSINI & RACHMANINOFF
Friday · September 24, 2010
Saturday · September 25, 2010
Kirill Gerstein, piano
Rossini · Overture to William Tell †
Rachmaninoff · Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini
Rimsky - Korsakov · Capriccio Espagnol
Copland · Appalachian Spring
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Julie Albers
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DVOŘÁK & TCHAIKOVSKY
Friday · November 5, 2010
Saturday · November 6, 2010
Julie Albers, cello
Modesto Symphony Youth Orchestra (MSYO)
Brahms · Hungarian Dances 5 & 6
(side by side with the MSYO)
Dvořák · Cello Concerto in B minor
Tchaikovsky · Symphony No. 4 in F minor
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Augustin Hadelich
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BRAHMS VIOLIN CONCERTO
Friday · January 14, 2011
Saturday · January 15, 2011
Augustin Hadelich, violin
Mozart · Symphony No. 31 in D Major “Paris”*
Vaughan Williams · Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis*
Brahms · Violin Concerto
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Eric Ruske
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BEETHOVEN “EROICA”
Friday · February 11, 2011
Saturday · February 12, 2011
Eric Ruske, horn
J. Strauss · On the Beautiful Blue Danube †
Gliere · Horn Concerto in B flat Major*
Beethoven · Symphony No. 3 in E flat Major “Eroica”
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Ross Hauck
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MENDELSSOHN ELIJAH
Friday · May 20, 2011
Saturday · May 21, 2011
Janice Chandler Eteme, soprano
Brandi Samuel, mezzo soprano
Ross Hauck, tenor
Nathan Stark, baritone
MSO Chorus - 10th Anniversary season!
CSU Stanislaus Concert Chorale & Chamber Singers
Felix Mendelssohn · Elijah
* Denotes premieres for the Modesto Symphony Orchestra.
† Denotes pieces played in our first concert in 1931.
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2010·11
HILMAR CHEESE COMPANY POPS SERIES
Steven Reineke, Prinicipal Pops Conductor
Three concerts at 8pm on Fridays
Gallo Center for the Arts · Rogers Theater
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Michael Cavanaugh & his band
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PICNIC AT THE POPS!
MICHAEL CAVANAUGH SINGS THE MUSIC OF ELTON JOHN & MORE
Saturday · September 11, 2010
Michael Cavanaugh & his band
E. & J. Gallo Winery Grounds
4:00 PM · Grounds Open
7:30 PM · Concert Starts
Back by popular demand, Michael Cavanaugh and his band returns with a full orchestra-rock show bringing Elton John’s classic hits to life like never before plus rock hits from the 50s, 60s and 70s!
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Steven Reineke, conductor
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HOLIDAY POPS!
Friday · December 3, 2010 at 8:00pm
Saturday · December 4, 2010 at 2pm
Kristine Reese, vocalist
Billy Tighe, vocalist
MSO Chorus - 10th Anniversary season!
Always a big hit, our Holiday Pops concert features all of your favorite Christmas classics, carols and medleys led by Principal Pops Conductor Steven Reineke and our own MSO Chorus. Join us for some Holiday Cheer!
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Featuring Sinatra, Liberace & Vintage Showgirls
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VIVA LAS VEGAS
Friday · March 25, 2011
Guest Vocalists
Lights. Vegas. Action! Join Steven Reineke and the MSO for a tribute to the Las Vegas strip, complete with visits from Sinatra, Liberace and vintage showgirls! This jackpot evening includes
pop hits like Luck Be a Lady, New York New York, Viva Las Vegas, Come Fly with Me and many more!
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WICKED DIVAS
Friday · June 3, 2011
Jennifer Laura Thompson, vocalist
Julia Murney, vocalist
Steven Reineke and the Modesto Symphony
Orchestra present a concert of diva showstoppers - music honoring the greatest female singers from pop music, Broadway and opera. Selections include music from Carmen, Wicked, The Wizard of Oz, Chicago and many more!
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2010·11
SPECIAL CONCERT
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HOLIDAY CANDLELIGHT
Tuesday · December 21, 2010
St. Stanislaus Catholic Church - 8:00 PM
Ming Luke, conductor
MSO Chorus - 10th Anniversary season!
Expressions Children’s Chorale
Opus Handbell Ensemble
Come celebrate the joy of the season with Associate Conductor Ming Luke and the Modesto Symphony Orchestra and Chorus. This community favorite features traditional holiday music in the beautiful setting of the St. Stanislaus Catholic Church with special guest appearances from the Expressions Children’s Chorale and the Opus Handbell Ensemble.
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