Press Release: Modesto Symphony Orchestra Performs Pixar in Concert
January 2020 – The Modesto Symphony Orchestra (MSO), led by Associate Conductor Ryan Murray, will perform Pixar in Concert on Friday, January 24, 2020 at 7:30pm and Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 2pm at the Gallo Center for the Arts in Modesto. Experience the magic of your favorite Pixar films while the MSO performs the scores live. This concert is perfect for all ages as we revisit our favorite characters from The Incredibles, Monsters, Inc., Toy Story, Coco, and so many more.
Modesto Symphony Orchestra Performs Pixar in Concert
Performed Live to Film
January 24 & 25, 2020 at the Gallo Center for the Arts
MODESTO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
David Lockington, Music Director
Contact:
Caroline Nickel
(209) 523-4156 ext. 103
cnickel@modestosymphony.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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January 2020 – The Modesto Symphony Orchestra (MSO), led by Associate Conductor Ryan Murray, will perform Pixar in Concert on Friday, January 24, 2020 at 7:30pm and Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 2pm at the Gallo Center for the Arts in Modesto. Experience the magic of your favorite Pixar films while the MSO performs the scores live. This concert is perfect for all ages as we revisit our favorite characters from The Incredibles, Monsters, Inc., Toy Story, Coco, and so many more.
“Whether this concert brings back memories of raising your children or memories from your own childhood, we hope we can help bring people together to experience the magic of the films they love and present it in an entirely new way with the music performed live by our symphony orchestra.”
“Pixar has given us some of the most iconic characters of the last 25 years,” said Caroline Nickel, President & CEO of the Modesto Symphony Orchestra Association. “From Woody and Buzz Lightyear, to Mr. Fredericksen in Up, to Miguel in Coco, Pixar has given us stories and characters that we all connect with on a personal level. These movies transcend generations and bring people together. Whether this concert brings back memories of raising your children or memories from your own childhood, we hope we can help bring people together to experience the magic of the films they love and present it in an entirely new way with the music performed live by our symphony orchestra.”
Who:
Ryan Murray, conductor
Modesto Symphony Orchestra
About Pixar Animation Studios
Pixar Animation Studios (also known simply as Pixar) began in 1979 as part of the Lucasfilm computer division before its spin-off in 1986. Pixar has produced 21 feature films, beginning with Toy Story in 1995, which was the first computer-animated feature film ever made; its most recent film was Toy Story 4 (2019). The studio has earned 19 Academy Awards, 8 Golden Globe Awards, and 11 Grammy Awards, along with numerous other awards and acknowledgments. Many of Pixar's films have been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, since its inauguration in 2001, with the nine Pixar winners being: Finding Nemo (2003), The Incredibles (2004), Ratatouille (2007), WALL-E (2008), Up (2009), Toy Story 3 (2010), Brave (2012), Inside Out (2015), and Coco (2017). In addition to that award, Up and Toy Story 3 were also the second and third animated films, respectively, to be nominated for the more inclusive Academy Award for Best Picture (the first being Walt Disney Animation Studios' Beauty and the Beast in 1991).
In 2012 Pixar launched "Pixar in Concert", a compilation of imagery from each of the studio's feature films accompanied by musical performance from a live orchestra. The inaugural performance was held in San Francisco by the San Francisco Symphony. It has since traveled the world, with imagery from Pixar's most recent film added to the playlist.
Program
This concert’s program includes selections from the following movies:
Toy Story
Finding Nemo
Ratatouille
Monster’s Inc.
WALL-E
Cars
UP
The Incredibles
Inside Out
Cars 2
Monsters University
Finding Dory
Coco
Incredibles 2
Toy Story 3
When:
Friday, January 24, 2020
7:30 pm*
Saturday January 25, 2020
2 pm
*Please note the new 7:30pm start time
Where:
Gallo Center for the Arts
Mary Stuart Rogers Theater
1000 I Street, Modesto, 95354
Tickets:
Pricing: $19 / 39 / 54 / 71 / 94
Tickets are available from $39 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.
GCA TICKET OFFICE HOURS:
Monday through Friday 10 am - 6 pm and Saturday 12 pm - 6 pm
www.galloarts.org
Tickets also available online at www.modestosymphony.org
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The Modesto Symphony Orchestra is a Resident Company of The Gallo Center for the Arts
The DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton is the official hotel of the MSO.
Media Sponsor: iHeart Media & SUNNY102.3
Press Release: Celebrate the Holidays with the Modesto Symphony Orchestra
November 2019 - The Modesto Symphony Orchestra’s (MSO) 2019 holiday concerts offer fun for the entire family. Complete with holiday décor and your favorite carols, the MSO’s holiday concerts have become community favorites.
Celebrate the Holidays with the Modesto Symphony Orchestra
Holiday Pops! with Ryan Silverman – December 6th & 7th
Holiday Candlelight Concert – December 17th
MODESTO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
David Lockington, Music Director
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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From left to right: MSO Chorus, Ryan Silverman, Broadway Star, Holiday Candlelight Concert
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Celebrate the Holidays with the Modesto Symphony Orchestra
Holiday Pops! with Ryan Silverman – December 6th & 7th
Holiday Candlelight Concert – December 17th
November 2019 - The Modesto Symphony Orchestra’s (MSO) 2019 holiday concerts offer fun for the entire family. Complete with holiday décor and your favorite carols, the MSO’s holiday concerts have become community favorites. The MSO kicks off its holiday concerts with Holiday Pops! on Friday, December 6th at 7:30 pm and Saturday, December 7th at 2pm. Conducted by Associate Conductor Ryan Murray, this lively and festive concert features Broadway star Ryan Silverman, the MSO Chorus and the Modesto Symphony Youth Chorus. The Holiday Candlelight Concert will be held on December 17th at the St. Stanislaus Catholic Church. MSO Chorus Director, Daniel R. Afonso Jr., will return to conduct this traditional holiday concert and St. Stanislaus Church is the perfect setting for a more intimate concert that will also feature the MSO Chorus and Youth Chorus.
Holiday Pops headliner, Ryan Silverman, has performed with numerous major American orchestras including the Seattle Symphony, Philadelphia Orchestra, Houston Symphony, and the New York Pops in Carnegie Hall with previous MSO Principal Pops Conductor Steven Reineke.
“The holiday season is always a special time for the MSO” says Caroline Nickel, President and CEO of the Modesto Symphony Orchestra. “We hope that both our Holiday Pops and Holiday Candlelight Concert can bring a little extra warmth and festiveness to our community. It’s a special feeling being able to take the time to slow down and spend time with friends and family during the holiday season and each year we look forward to extending that feeling to our audiences.”
Holiday Pops!
When:
Friday, December 6, 2019
7:30 pm*
Saturday, December 7, 2019
2 pm
*Please note the new 7:30pm start time
Who:
Ryan Murray, conductor
Ryan Silverman, vocalist
Modesto Symphony Orchestra Chorus, Daniel R. Afonso Jr., director
Modesto Symphony Youth Chorus, Jennifer Grover, director
Where:
Gallo Center for the Arts
Mary Stuart Rogers Theater
1000 I Street, Modesto, 95354
Program
Holiday favorites like:
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Sleigh Ride
O Holy Night
selections from the movie, Home Alone
and many more!
Tickets:
Pricing: $19 / 39 / 54 / 71 / 94
Tickets are available 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.
GCA TICKET OFFICE HOURS:
Monday through Friday 10 am - 6 pm and Saturday 12 pm - 6 pm
www.galloarts.org
Tickets also available online at www.modestosymphony.org
Presenting Sponsor
This concert is sponsored by Beard Land and Investment Co.
Holiday Candlelight Concert
When:
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
8 pm
Who:
Daniel R. Afonso Jr., conductor
Modesto Symphony Orchestra
Modesto Symphony Orchestra Chorus, Daniel R. Afonso Jr., director
Modesto Symphony Youth Chorus, Jennifer Grover, director
Opus Handbell Ensemble, Richard Colla, director
Where:
St. Stanislaus Catholic Church
1200 Maze Boulevard
Modesto, CA, 95351
Tickets:
Standard Seating
Adults: $58 / Youth: $20
VIP Seating
Adults: $38 / Youth: $10
Tickets are available through the Gallo Center for the Arts Ticket Office at (209) 338-2100.
Group Prices available:
Groups of 10+ receive a 15% discount on Standard Adult tickets. Call (209) 338-5064 for more information.
GCA TICKET OFFICE HOURS:
Monday through Friday 10 am - 6 pm and Saturday 12 pm - 6 pm
www.galloarts.org
Tickets also available online at www.modestosymphony.org
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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.
Media Sponsor: iHeart Media & SUNNY102.3
Press Release: The Modesto Symphony Orchestra Opens Its 89th Season with Beethoven's Third Symphony and Dvořák’s Cello Concerto In B Minor
October 2019 - The Modesto Symphony Orchestra (MSO) led by Music Director David Lockington, will open its 89th Season with Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3, Eroica, and Dvořák’s Cello Concerto in B minor performed by award-winning cellist Gabriel Martins on Friday, November 1 and Saturday, November 2 at a new 7:30pm start time at the Gallo Center for the Arts in Modesto.
The Modesto Symphony Orchestra Opens Its 89th Season
With Beethoven’s Third Symphony And Dvořák’s Cello Concerto In B Minor
MODESTO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
David Lockington, Music Director
Contact:
Caroline Nickel
(209) 523-4156 ext. 103
cnickel@modestosymphony.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
From left to right: MSO Music Director David Lockington, Gabriel Martins Click to download hi-resolution images.
The Modesto Symphony Orchestra Opens Its 89th Season With Beethoven’s Third Symphony And Dvořák’s Cello Concerto In B Minor
October 2019 - The Modesto Symphony Orchestra (MSO) led by Music Director David Lockington, will open its 89th Season with Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3, Eroica, and Dvořák’s Cello Concerto in B minor performed by award-winning cellist Gabriel Martins on Friday, November 1 and Saturday, November 2 at a new 7:30pm start time at the Gallo Center for the Arts in Modesto. The concert opens with the Star-Spangled Banner arranged by the MSO’s chorus director Daniel R. Afonso Jr. This rendition will feature not only the MSO, but also the MSO Chorus, Modesto Symphony Youth Chorus and the Modesto Symphony Youth Orchestra. The program also includes Brahms’ Hungarian Dances No. 5 & 6 featuring the Modesto Symphony Youth Orchestra performing side-by-side with the MSO.
This season’s opening weekend will be the start of Music Director David Lockington’s 13th and final season with the Modesto Symphony Orchestra. The MSO is grateful for all Maestro Lockington has done to nurture the Symphony’s artistic quality and looks forward to continuing to build on that reputation for years to come. All concert attendees are encouraged to arrive early for a free Pre-Concert Talk at 6:30pm both Friday and Saturday with Maestro Lockington where he’ll give insight on the evening’s program. After the concert, all in attendance are invited to stay for a reception in the lobby and will have the opportunity to meet the conductor, guest artist and members of the orchestra.
In addition to the concerts, Friday afternoon, the MSO will be hosting a free Open Rehearsal for student groups grades 3 through 12. Open Rehearsals give local students the opportunity to see a professional orchestra as they work together to polish their performance. If you are a music teacher, educator, or youth group leader and would like more information, please call the MSO office at 209.523.4156 or visit modestosymphony.org/open-rehearsals.
Who:
David Lockington, conductor
Gabriel Martins, cello
Modesto Symphony Orchestra
Program
Brahms
Hungarian Dances No. 5 & 6*
Dvořák
Cello Concerto in B minor
Beethoven
Symphony No. 3 (Eroica)
*Featuring the Modesto Symphony Youth Orchestra performing side-by-side
When:
Friday, November 1, 2019
7:30 pm*
Saturday, November 2, 2019
7:30 pm*
*Please note the new 7:30pm start time
Where:
Gallo Center for the Arts
Mary Stuart Rogers Theater
1000 I Street, Modesto, 95354
Additional Events:
PRE-CONCERT TALK:
Music Director David Lockington will provide insights to the evening's program prior to the concert. Free to all concert ticket holders; pre-concert talks begin at 6:30 pm in the Mary Stuart Rogers Theatre.
POST-CONCERT RECEPTION:
All in attendance are invited to a post-concert lobby party! Complimentary drinks including prosecco and cookies will be provided.
OPEN REHEARSAL:
There will be a free open rehearsal on Friday, November 1, for student groups grades 3 through 12. Please visit ModestoSymphony.org/open-rehearsals to register, or call 209.523.4156 for more information.
Tickets:
Tickets are available from $39 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.
Student tickets are $12 with a valid student ID.
GCA TICKET OFFICE HOURS:
Monday through Friday 10 am - 6 pm and Saturday 12 pm - 6 pm
www.galloarts.org
Tickets also available online at www.modestosymphony.org
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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.
Media Sponsor: iHeart Media & SUNNY102.3
“Come Together” For The Modesto Symphony Orchestra’s 25th Annual Picnic At The Pops!
July 2019 - The Modesto Symphony Orchestra (MSO), will present the Classical Mystery Tour: A Tribute to The Beatles at its 25th Annual Picnic at the Pops concert Saturday, September 7, 2019. Held on the grounds of the E. & J. Gallo Winery, this family-friendly event attracts nearly 4,000 guests from Modesto and neighboring communities for an evening of music, dancing and fun underneath the stars.
“Come Together” For The Modesto Symphony Orchestra’s 25th Annual Picnic At The Pops!
With the Classical Mystery Tour performing a tribute to The Beatles
MODESTO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
David Lockington, Music Director
Contact:
Caroline Nickel
(209) 523-4156 ext. 103
cnickel@modestosymphony.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Click to download hi-resolution images. Credit: Diane Moody
July 2019 - The Modesto Symphony Orchestra (MSO), will present the Classical Mystery Tour: A Tribute to The Beatles at its 25th Annual Picnic at the Pops concert Saturday, September 7, 2019. Held on the grounds of the E. & J. Gallo Winery, this family-friendly event attracts nearly 4,000 guests from Modesto and neighboring communities for an evening of music, dancing and fun underneath the stars.
Picnic at the Pops provides a rare opportunity for guests to not only enjoy the symphony outside of its regular Gallo Center home, but to also experience a “behind-the-scenes” glimpse into the Gallo Winery grounds. Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket, pack a picnic and enjoy all that the space has to offer. Outside alcohol is prohibited; however, wine and an assortment of beverages are available for purchase, with all proceeds benefiting the MSO. For those not wanting to pack their own picnic, patrons may pre-order boxed dinner options from O’Brien’s Market, or they may purchase food on-site from our food trucks and vendors. Full details on our food offerings will be available at our website at modestosymphony.org/picnic-at-the-pops.
Caroline Nickel, Modesto Symphony’s President and CEO, is confident this year’s Picnic will be one of the most successful to date. “The Beatles might be the most iconic band in history,” Nickel said. “The name recognition, the high quality of the show and the unique opportunity to spend time at the Gallo Winery all come together to create an event that’s sure to drum up a lot of excitement. It’s also important to note this is a fundraiser, so all the money raised stays in the community and we couldn’t be more appreciative of all that the E. & J. Gallo Family and Winery, plus the Porges Family Foundation, does to support this event.”
Who:
Modesto Symphony Orchestra
Classical Mystery Tour
Martin Herman, conductor
Martin Herman
A resident of Los Angeles, Martin Herman was educated at Duke University, University of Pennsylvania, University of California at Berkeley, and Stanford University. He also spent two years in Paris on a Fulbright Grant where he worked as a composer and conductor with the “New American Music in Europe” and “American Music Week” festivals. Aside from his conducting interests, Herman is an active composer and arranger. He has received fellowships and grants from the American Music Center, the Camargo Foundation, Meet the Composer, Trust for Mutual Understanding, and the National Endowment for the Arts. He has written chamber and orchestral works as well as three operas. He is recorded on the Albany Record label. As a long time Beatles fan, Martin was commissioned to provide the orchestral transcriptions heard on the Classical Mystery Tour show.
Recent guest conducting engagements include the Detroit Symphony, Pittsburgh Symphony, Dallas Symphony, San Diego Symphony, New Jersey Symphony, Fort Worth Symphony, Louisville Symphony, the Virginia Symphony, Delaware Symphony, Alabama Symphony, the Omaha Symphony, the Buffalo Philharmonic, and the Philharmonia Chamber Orchestra in Prague, Czech Republic.
James Owen presents Classical Mystery Tour: A Tribute to the Beatles
Since its initial performance at the Orange County Performing Arts Center (now renamed Segerstrom Center for the Arts) in 1996, Classical Mystery Tour has become the #1 Symphony Pops attraction over the last decade. The group has been performing consistently for more than 20 years with more than 100 orchestras in the US, Canada, Europe, Asia, and Australia. The group played to packed houses at the Sydney Opera House, and has performed with America’s most prestigious orchestras: The Cleveland Orchestra, The Boston Pops, The Philadelphia Orchestra, The San Francisco Symphony, among many others.
Classical Mystery Tour has CDs and T-shirts available for purchase at the concert and on their website (www.classicalmysterytour.com).
Program (subject to change):
A Hard Day’s Night
All You Need Is Love
Come Together
Eleanor Rigby
Got to Get You Into My Life
Here Comes the Sun
I Saw Her Standing There
Let It Be
Magical Mystery Tour
Ob-ladi, ob-la-da
Penny Lane
Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band
Something
With a Little Help From My Friends
Yesterday
When:
Saturday, September 7, 2019
Grounds Open – 4:00p.m.
Concert Begins – 7:30p.m.
Where:
E. & J. Gallo Winery Grounds
600 Yosemite Blvd., Modesto
Tickets:
Tickets can be purchased by calling the Gallo Center Ticket Office at 209.338.2100 or at ModestoSymphony.org. Youth ticket pricing and group ticket pricing available. Groups of 10 or more save 15 percent.
General Lawn Seating Tickets: Adult $40 / Youth $12
Reserved Lawn Seating Tickets: Adult $62 / Youth $20
Group of 10+ get 15% off General Lawn Seating
(Youth ages 4 through 17 / 3 & under free)
Starting August 1st, tickets can also be purchased at all three O’Brien’s Market locations, Salon Salon, NuWay Cleaners, and the MSO Office. For full details on ticket offerings at the outlets please see visit our website at modestosymphony.org/picnic-at-the-pops.
GCA TICKET OFFICE HOURS:
Monday through Friday 10 am - 6 pm and Saturday 12 pm - 6 pm
www.galloarts.org
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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.
Media Sponsor: iHeart Media & SUNNY102.3