NORWALK SYMPHONY 2008-2009

Hear the World - One Country at a Time!

"Norwalk has one of the best Symphonies in the state, and its own secret weapon in Music Director & Conductor Diane Wittry, who specializes in finding creative ways to make the music fresh, accessible and exciting."

The Stamford Advocate (April 11, 2008)

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FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2008

8:00 PM Norwalk Concert Hall
Soloist: Hao Chen Zhang, Piano
 
18 year old Hao Chen is a rising star poised on the verge of a major career. A student of Gary Graffman at the Curtis Institute, and the winner of numerous International competitions, Hao Chen is a dynamic and brilliant performer. Come now, and say "you heard him when..."

Overture: Russlan and Ludmilla
Glinka
Piano Concerto No. 3,
Op. 26, C major
Prokofiev
Symphony No. 5,
Op. 64, E minor
Tchaikovsky

SWINGIN' ON THE SOUND
SYMPHONY BENEFIT GALA
& DANCIN' WITH THE STARS!

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2008

6:00PM Shore and Country Club, East Norwalk

Hold the Date! More information to follow.

ENGLISH TRADITIONS

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2008

8:00PM Norwalk Concert Hall

MESSIAH Handel

Featuring the Mendelssohn Choir of Connecticut
Carole Ann Maxwell, Artistic Director
Diane Wittry, Conducting

Diane Wittry's Messiah performance is quickly becoming the "one to hear" in all of Connecticut. Buy your tickets early because it usually sells out!

FIESTA!

SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 2009

THE "PRODIGY" CONCERT

8:00PM Norwalk Concert Hall
Soloist: Lindsey Deutsch, Violin

Talented young people are showcased in a night of
music with a Latin and Spanish flair.

The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires
Piazzolla
Bachiana Brasilerias No. 5 (Aria)
Villa Lobos
Blue Tango
Anderson
Capriccio Espagnol, Op. 34
Rimsky-Korsakov

AMERICAN TRIBUTE
THE THREE BROADWAY DIVAS

SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2009

8:00PM Norwalk Concert Hall
(Performing with their musical combo - Not with Orchestra)

Featuring music by: Andrew Lloyd Webber, Lerner & Loewe,
Stephen Sondheim, Leonard Bernstein,
Richard Rodgers and more!

While they are magnificent on their own, together they are purely triumphant. The Three Broadway Divas bring decades of Broadway experience and energy to the stage in a spectacular blend of Broadway favorites. You are going to love this show!

VIVA LA FRANCE

SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2009

8:00PM Norwalk Concert Hall
Soloist: Gary Graffman, Piano

The celebrated pianist Gary Graffman has been a major figure in the music world since winning the prestigious Leventritt Award in 1949. For the next three decades he toured almost continuously, playing the most demanding works in the piano literature both in recital and with the world's great orchestras. Performing the Ravel Concerto for Left Hand, he will amaze you with his brilliant technique with just one hand!

Petite Suite
Debussy (Arr. Büsser)
Concerto in D Major
Ravel
Symphony in D minor
Franck

LA DOLCE VITA

SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2009

8:00PM Norwalk Concert Hall

"A NIGHT AT THE OPERA"

Featuring the Fairfield County Choral
Music Director, Johannes Somary

Enjoy a thrilling evening of all of your favorite opera arias and choruses.
You will be astounded by thetalent of the soloists and the power of the 100 voice choir Fairfield County Chorale.

Soloist: Ray Bauwen, Tenor
Conductor: Diane Wittry

Barber of Seville
Rossini
La boheme & Turandot
Puccini
Cavalleria Rusticana
Mascagni
Trovatore, Traviata & Aida
Verdi

FAMILY CONCERT

SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2009

3:00PM Norwalk Concert Hall

"OPERA FOR ALL"

Opera stories and music are great for children of all ages as we introduce them to some of the most famous operas of all time.

Barber of Seville
Rossini
La Boheme
Puccini
Cavalleria Rusticana
Mascagni
Aida
Verdi

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'Early Bird' Order Form!