Press Release: Modesto Symphony Orchestra Performs Rachmaninoff & Sibelius November 11 & 12
MODESTO, CA – The Modesto Symphony Orchestra (MSO) will be led by conductor Nicholas Hersh for their Rachmaninoff & Sibelius concerts on November 11 & 12, 2022. The weekend’s program will open with Schubert’s Death and the Maiden String Quartet arranged by Nicholas Hersh then pianist George Li will be featured on Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini. The program will end with Sibelius’ Symphony No. 5.
MODESTO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Contact:
Caroline Nickel
cnickel@modestosymphony.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE / November 3, 2022
(Pictured from left to right: Nicholas Hersh, conductor; George Li, piano)
Modesto Symphony Orchestra Performs Rachmaninoff & Sibelius November 11 & 12
Program includes an arrangement of Schubert’s Death and the Maiden String Quartet by conductor Nicholas Hersh, Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, and Sibelius’ Symphony No. 5
MODESTO, CA – The Modesto Symphony Orchestra (MSO) will be led by conductor Nicholas Hersh for their Rachmaninoff & Sibelius concerts on November 11 & 12, 2022. The weekend’s program will open with Schubert’s Death and the Maiden String Quartet arranged by Nicholas Hersh then pianist George Li will be featured on Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini. The program will end with Sibelius’ Symphony No. 5.
“Nicholas Hersh is an innovative conductor and arranger and we’re excited to perform his arrangement of Schubert’s Death and the Maiden String Quartet,” says Caroline Nickel, President and CEO of the Modesto Symphony Orchestra. “The program also features award-winning pianist George Li on Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini. We can’t wait to welcome these outstanding artists to Modesto.”
The MSO’s Rachmaninoff & Sibelius performances coincide with Veterans Day and to honor those that have served, the MSO is offering $11 off tickets to their Classics Series to all veterans through November 12th. This discount can be obtained by visiting the Gallo Center Ticket Office and showing a military ID. Details for this discount can be found at ModestoSymphony.org or by calling the MSO Office at 209-523-4156.
MODESTO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Rachmaninoff & Sibelius
Friday, November 11, 2022 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, November 12, 2022 at 7:30 pm
Nicholas Hersh, conductor
George Li, piano
PROGRAM
Franz Schubert (arr. Hersh)
String Quartet No. 14, II. Andante con moto
Variations on a Theme "Death and the Maiden"Sergei Rachmaninoff
Rhapsody on a Theme of PaganiniJean Sibelius
Symphony No. 5 in E-flat major
Gallo Center for the Arts, Mary Stuart Rogers Theater
1000 I Street, Modesto
Tickets
Pricing: $19 / 29 / 39 / 49 / 69 / 94
Student Tickets
$12 student tickets available at the Gallo Center Ticket Office. Students can purchase two $12 tickets with their student ID.
Veterans & Military Discount
$11 off $39, $49, and $69 priced Classics Series tickets. Discount available in-person at the Gallo Center Ticket office now through November 12th. Must provide military ID at time of purchase.
Tickets are available online through ModestoSymphony.org or through the Gallo Center for the Arts Ticket Office at (209) 338-2100.
Group Prices available: Groups of 10+ receive a 15% discount on tickets. Call (209) 338-5064 for more information.
Gallo Center Ticket Office Hours: Monday through Friday 10:00am-6:00pm / Saturday 12:00pm-6:00pm
Artist Bios
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The Modesto Symphony Orchestra is a Resident Company of The Gallo Center for the Arts. The DoubleTree Hotel is the official hotel of the MSO.
Press Release: Modesto Symphony Orchestra 92nd Season Opens With Rhapsody In Blue
MODESTO, CA – The Modesto Symphony Orchestra (MSO) welcomes conductor Christopher Dragon as they open their 92nd Season on Friday, October 21 and Saturday, October 22, 2022. The program will open with Florence Price’s Concert Overture No. 2 then will feature pianist Gabriela Martinez on George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue. The evening concludes with Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9, “From the New World”. And as part of the opening weekend festivities, the MSO will have complimentary wine and non-alcoholic beverages for all in attendance.
MODESTO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Contact:
Caroline Nickel
cnickel@modestosymphony.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE / October 6, 2022
(Pictured from left to right: Christopher Dragon, conductor; Gabriela Martinez, piano)
Modesto Symphony Orchestra 92nd Season Opens With Rhapsody In Blue
Opening Weekend program features works by Florence Price, George Gershwin, and Antonin Dvořák
MODESTO, CA – The Modesto Symphony Orchestra (MSO) welcomes conductor Christopher Dragon as they open their 92nd Season on Friday, October 21 and Saturday, October 22, 2022. The program will open with Florence Price’s Concert Overture No. 2 then will feature pianist Gabriela Martinez on George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue. The evening concludes with Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9, “From the New World”. And as part of the opening weekend festivities, the MSO will have complimentary wine and non-alcoholic beverages for all in attendance.
“We’re excited to introduce our guest conductor Christopher Dragon to Modesto,’” says Caroline Nickel, President and CEO of the Modesto Symphony Orchestra. “Christopher has put together a wonderful program that highlights the ‘American Sound’. We’ll go on a journey of American music with Florence Price, who has had much of her music rediscovered in the past decade, to Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9 which was inspired by his travels through America and its music. And we are thrilled to bring back pianist Gabriela Martinez to perform the piece that is hailed as a landmark in American music and propelled American composer George Gershwin to fame, Rhapsody in Blue.”
MODESTO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Rhapsody in Blue
Friday, October 21, 2022 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 7:30 pm
Christopher Dragon, conductor
Gabriela Martinez, piano
PROGRAM
Florence Price: Concert Overture No. 2
George Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue
Antonin Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 in E minor
Gallo Center for the Arts, Mary Stuart Rogers Theater
1000 I Street, Modesto
Tickets
Pricing: $19 / 29 / 39 / 49 / 69 / 94
$12 student tickets available at the Gallo Center Ticket Office. Students can purchase two $12 tickets with their student ID.
Tickets are available online through ModestoSymphony.org or through the Gallo Center for the Arts Ticket Office at (209) 338-2100.
Group Prices available: Groups of 10+ receive a 15% discount on tickets. Call (209) 338-5064 for more information.
Gallo Center Ticket Office Hours: Monday through Friday 10:00am-6:00pm / Saturday 12:00pm-6:00pm
Artist Bios
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The Modesto Symphony Orchestra is a Resident Company of The Gallo Center for the Arts. The DoubleTree Hotel is the official hotel of the MSO.