Bremerton Symphony Association Announces 2008-09 Season Concerts

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Bremerton Symphony Association Announces 2008-09 Season Concerts
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Gena Wales, Executive Director / (360) 373-1722
The Bremerton Symphony Association (BSA) has announced the concert schedule and details for the 2008-09 season. Titled "Hear Brilliance Here" by Music/Artistic Director Elizabeth Stoyanovich, the season includes a variety of concerts for a range of ages and musical preferences, including Classic, Chorale, Conductor's Choice and Family concerts; and this year, something new: Opera. The upcoming season features the BSA's first-ever partnership with Kitsap Opera to present a fully-staged production of Mozart's "The Marriage of Figaro" on November 21 and 23, 2008. According to Maestra Stoyanovich, "A collaboration with the Kitsap Opera and BSA means that you have the experience of the opera with the quality of the symphony—definitely an event not to miss!"Another can't-miss concert will feature cellist Joshua Roman, performing "Variations on a Rococo Theme" by Tchaikovsky with the Bremerton Symphony in March 2009. Mr. Roman became the Seattle Symphony's youngest-ever principal cellist at age 22 and his solo career is growing rapidly. Dubbed a "Classical Rock Star" by the press, Mr. Roman has earned a reputation for performing a wide repertoire with an absolute commitment to communicate on a deeply emotional level. (photo attached)Season tickets are now available for sale from the BSA office at (360) 373-1722. Season ticket prices vary depending on concerts selected; a "Pick 6" subscription is also available where buyers may select their top 6 concerts and purchase them together for a discount over the single ticket price.This is the 66th Season of the Bremerton Symphony Association, and Maestra Stoyanovich's sixth season as Music Director. Full season details are available at www.bremertonsymphony.org. The concert dates and featured works/guest artists are:Tchaikovsky #1 Meets Brahms #1 (Classic)Saturday September 27, 7:30pm ClassicTwo firsts for our first concert of the season!Weber Overture to OberonTchaikovsky Concerto for Piano #1Dainius Vaicekonis, pianoBrahms Symphony #1Concert and Season Sponsor: Kitsap BankThe Phantom of the Orchestra (Family)Sunday October 26, 2pm A concert-hall phantom meets a noisy orchestra…Locke The Phantom of the Orchestra, or The Dark Side of the SymphonySponsors: Bradley Scott, Puget Sound EnergyMozart's The Marriage of Figaro with Kitsap OperaFri. November 21, 7pmSun. November 23, 2pmA tale of love, intrigue and reconciliation…with Kitsap Opera, Leone Cottrell-Adkins, Artistic DirectorSoloists include David Borning, Melissa Plagemann, Eleanor Stallcop-Horrox, others TBASponsors: Anthony’s at Bremerton; Kitsap Bank; Rick Ellis, John L. Scott Realty; Washington State Arts Commission; West Sound Arts Council; George Shipe, CSA, National Benefit Advisory Inc.Holiday Joy! (Classic/Chorale)Saturday December 13, 7:30pm Respighi Laud to the NativityChristine Lackermayer, soprano; Gail Neil, mezzo; Stephen Rumph, tenorCourtney A Musicological Journey Through the Twelve Days of ChristmasTraditional Best-loved holiday selections with Gail Neil and orchestraSponsor: Harrison Medical CenterPerpetual Motion vs. Pathetique (Classic)Saturday February 7, 7:30pm Music in motion and emotionTchaikovsky Symphony #6Rameau Zais OvertureBarber Concerto for Violin and OrchestraRon Patterson, violinSponsors: Edward Jones Investments; Jerry & Nancy Reid of Reid Real EstateOf Sacred and Sublime (Chorale)Saturday March 14, 7:30pm Sylvan Way Baptist ChurchBremerton Symphony Concert Chorale, directed by LeeAnne Campos, sings music ofMozart, Bach, Faure, Lauridsen, Nance, Whitacre, Basler, Stroope, HoganSponsors: Ball & Treger CPAs in memory of Jack Buesch; Kitsap Eye Physicians; Parker Lumber; Tim Quigley Insurance Services; Sound Dive CenterSolostimmen, Solnyj, Szolista [A Trio of Solos] (Classic)Saturday March 21, 7:30pm A rising young cellist and the orchestra as soloistBach Brandenburg Concerto #2Tchaikovsky Variations on a Rococo ThemeJoshua Roman, celloBartok Concerto for OrchestraSponsor: Family Pancake HouseThe Tales of Tone Poems (Conductor's Choice)Saturday April 18, 7:30pm Exploring Strauss’ world and his musical poetryStrauss Also Sprach Zarathustra (“2001 theme, excerpt), Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks (excerpt), Don JuanSponsors: Bethel Avenue Books; Chico Towing; Metrovation; Friend of the BSAEin Deutsches Abend [A German Evening] (Classic/Chorale)Saturday May 9, 7:30pm A very Germanic finale!Wagner Selections from “The Flying Dutchman”Mozart Selections from “The Marriage of Figaro”Brahms A German RequiemHilary Davan Wetton, guest conductor; Janeanne Houston, soprano; David Borning, baritoneSponsor: Kitsap Credit Union# # #
Jane MelinMarketing DirectorBremerton Symphony AssociationCLASSICAL MUSIC EXPOSED 2007-08bsamarketing@comcast.netdirect line: (360) 271-2823BSA office: (360) 373-1722www.bremertonsymphony.org