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SUMMARY:Symphony Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Rising Stars of Shenandoah\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmanuele Andrizzi\, Artistic Director & Conductor \n\n\n\nThe Great\n\n\n\nJoin the Symphony Orchestra for an evening of orchestral masterworks filled with drama\, lyricism and virtuosic brilliance. The program opens with Carl Maria von Weber’s exhilarating Overture to Der Freischütz\, a cornerstone of German Romanticism whose vivid orchestration and dramatic storytelling helped shape the future of opera. \n\n\n\nThe orchestra is then joined by saxophone soloist Coleman Wright ’28 (D.M.A. in Performance) for Henri Tomasi’s Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Orchestra\, a colorful and expressive showcase that blends lyricism\, virtuosity and French sophistication. One of the most beloved works in the saxophone repertoire\, the concerto highlights the instrument’s remarkable range of character and emotion. \n\n\n\nThe evening concludes with Franz Schubert’s monumental Symphony No. 9 in C Major\, known as “The Great.” Expansive in scale and brimming with lyrical beauty\, rhythmic vitality and orchestral grandeur\, this beloved masterpiece showcases Schubert’s remarkable gift for melody and symphonic storytelling. Together\, these works create a captivating journey through drama\, virtuosity and the extraordinary expressive power of the orchestra. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram\n\n\n\nCarl Maria von WeberOverture to Der Freischütz (The Marksman)\, op. 77Henri TomasiConcerto pour saxophone alto et orchestreFranz SchubertSymphony No. 9 in C Major\, D. 944 (“The Great”)
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/26-10-symphony-orchestra/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Music,Symphony Orchestra
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SUMMARY:Symphony Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Rising Stars of Shenandoah\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmanuele Andrizzi\, Artistic Director & Conductor \n\n\n\nBruckner 4\n\n\n\nJoin the Symphony Orchestra for a monumental performance of Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 4 in E-flat Major\, the beloved “Romantic” Symphony. Inspired by images of medieval castles\, hunts\, forests and sweeping landscapes\, this expansive masterpiece transports audiences through a richly imagined world of grandeur\, mystery and triumph. \n\n\n\nWidely regarded as one of Bruckner’s most accessible and enduring works\, his fourth symphony showcases the composer’s signature blend of soaring melodies\, majestic brass writing and monumental architectural design. From its noble horn calls to its exhilarating finale\, the work unfolds on an epic scale\, revealing the emotional depth and spiritual power that have made Bruckner one of the great symphonic voices of the nineteenth century. \n\n\n\nExperience an unforgettable evening as the Symphony Orchestra brings this towering masterpiece to life\, inviting audiences on a journey through one of the most compelling and evocative works in the orchestral repertoire. \n\n\n\n\nProgram\n\n\n\nAnton BrucknerSymphony No. 4 in E-flat Major\, WAB 104
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/26-11-symphony-orchestra/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Music,Symphony Orchestra
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SUMMARY:Symphony Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Rising Stars of Shenandoah\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmanuele Andrizzi\, Artistic Director & Conductor \n\n\n\nBoléro\n\n\n\nJoin the Symphony Orchestra for an evening of orchestral power\, color and drama featuring two beloved masterpieces of the repertoire. The program opens with Symphony No. 2 by Aleksandr Borodin\, a sweeping work celebrated for its heroic energy\, rich melodies and distinctly Russian character. From its commanding opening to its triumphant finale\, the symphony showcases Borodin’s gift for blending lyricism with bold orchestral grandeur. \n\n\n\nThe concert concludes with Maurice Ravel’s iconic Boléro\, one of the most recognizable and mesmerizing works in classical music. Built upon a single hypnotic melody and an unrelenting rhythmic pulse\, Boléro unfolds through a dazzling display of orchestral color\, gradually building to one of the most thrilling climaxes in the repertoire. \n\n\n\nTogether\, these masterworks celebrate the expressive possibilities of the orchestra\, offering audiences an unforgettable journey through passion\, imagination and sonic brilliance. \n\n\n\n\nProgram\n\n\n\nAleksandr BorodinSymphony No. 2Maurice RavelBoléro
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/27-02-symphony-orchestra/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
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SUMMARY:Rising Stars of Shenandoah
DESCRIPTION:Rising Stars of Shenandoah\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRising Stars of Shenandoah celebrates the extraordinary accomplishments of Shenandoah Conservatory’s emerging artists in an inspiring evening of concerto and operatic favorites. Joined by the Symphony Orchestra\, outstanding student soloists take center stage in performances that showcase exceptional artistry\, technical excellence and musical expression. \n\n\n\nThe program features pianist Andrew Wood in the electrifying first movement of Sergei Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 3\, saxophonist Wentao Luan in Henri Tomasi’s expressive Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Orchestra and soprano Morna Chenchen Hu in the spirited smugglers’ ensemble from Georges Bizet’s Carmen. The evening concludes with Joaquín Rodrigo’s beloved Concierto de Aranjuez\, featuring acclaimed guitarist and Shenandoah Conservatory faculty member Colin Davin. \n\n\n\nFrom dazzling virtuosity and lyrical beauty to dramatic storytelling and orchestral color\, this annual showcase offers audiences an opportunity to experience the remarkable talent and promise of Shenandoah Conservatory’s rising stars. \n\n\n\n\nProgram\n\n\n\nSergei ProkofievPiano concerto No. 3\, op. 26I. Andante. AllegroAndrew Wood\,* pianoHenri TomasiConcerto pour saxophone alto et orchestreI. Andante et AllegroWentao Luan\,* alto saxophoneGeorges Bizet“C’est des contrebandiers le refuge ordinaire” from CarmenMorna Chenchen Hu\,* sopranoJoaquín RodrigoConcierto de AranjuezColin Davin\, guitar\n\n\n\n*denotes Student Soloists competition winner
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/27-03-rising-stars-of-shenandoah/
CATEGORIES:Faculty Performances,Free Performances,Music,Symphony Orchestra
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SUMMARY:Symphony Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Rising Stars of Shenandoah\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmanuele Andrizzi\, Artistic Director & Conductor \n\n\n\nA Tribute to the Emperor\n\n\n\nJoin the Symphony Orchestra for a powerful evening celebrating innovation\, heroism and musical brilliance. The program opens with Aureole by Augusta Read Thomas\, a radiant and energetic work whose shimmering textures and vibrant colors create a compelling contemporary introduction to the concert. \n\n\n\nThe orchestra is then joined by Shenandoah Conservatory faculty member John O’Conor\, widely regarded as one of the foremost interpreters of Beethoven’s music\, for Beethoven’s majestic Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat Major\, known as the “Emperor” Concerto. One of the most beloved works in the piano repertoire\, the concerto combines grandeur\, lyric beauty and virtuosic brilliance in a masterful showcase for soloist and orchestra alike. \n\n\n\nThe evening concludes with Beethoven’s revolutionary Symphony No. 3 in E-flat Major\, the “Eroica” Symphony\, a landmark work that transformed the symphonic tradition with its emotional depth\, dramatic scope and heroic spirit. Together\, these extraordinary works offer an inspiring journey through some of the most powerful and enduring music ever written. \n\n\n\n\nProgram\n\n\n\nAugusta Read ThomasAureoleLudwig van BeethovenPiano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat Major\, op. 73 (“Emperor”)Ludwig van BeethovenSymphony No. 3 in E-flat Major\, op. 55 (“Eroica”)
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/27-04-symphony-orchestra/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Music,Symphony Orchestra
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