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Masterworks 1: Russian Fanfare
Joyce Yang, Pianist:
Thursday, October 4, 2007, 7:30 p.m.
Morris Performing Arts Center
Featuring: Foss, American Fanfare; Rachmaninoff, Piano Concerto #2;
Tchaikovsky, Symphony #6, "Pathetique"
Joyce Yang was the youngest silver medal winner at the
Van Cliburn International Piano Competition
Masterworks 2: Beethoven's Fifth
Leslie Short, Principal SBSO Flute and Alison Attar, Harp
Thursday, November 8, 2007, 7:30 p.m.
Morris Performing Arts Center
Featuring: Brahms, "Tragic" Overture; Mozart Concerto for Flute & Harp:
Beethoven, Symphony #5
Leslie Short has been the principal flutist of the South Bend Symphony
for over 10 years. She also performs with the Key West Symphony,
Grant Park Symphony,and the Joffrey Ballet.
Alison Attar specializes in historical and contemporary music and
has appeared with Chicago's Lyric Opera and Opera Theater.
Masterworks 3: Legendary Characters
Steven Doane, Cello
Saturday, January 12, 2008, 8 p.m.
Morris Performing Arts Center
Featuring: Prokoviev, Lieutenant Kije Suite; Copland, "Billy the Kid" Suite";
Strauss, Don Quixote
A member of the Eastman School of Music since 1981, Doane has earned
an international reputation both as a performer and teacher.
Masterworks 4: Tried and True
Adele Anthony, Violin and Craig Cramer, Organ
Saturday, February 23, 2008, 8 p.m.
Morris Performing Arts Center
Featuring: Wagner, Tannhauser: Overture;
Wieniawski, Concerto #2; Saint-Saëns, Symphony #3
Adele Anthony is an acclaimed international star and maintains an
active career. Craig Cramer is a Professor of Organ at the
University of Notre Dame and a longtime Symphony friend.
Masterworks 5: Russian Saga
Tracy Watson, Mezzo Soprano
plus the Notre Dame Glee Club and the Saint Mary's College Women's Choir
Saturday, April 12, 2008, 8 p.m.
Morris Performing Arts Center
Featuring: Corigliano, Gazebo Dances; Dvorak, Symphonic Variations;
Prokofiev, Alexander Nevsky
Her "rich, shimmering voice" and "dynamic stage presence" make her a
popular performer throughout the United States and Europe.
Masterworks 6: Glorious Gala and Hilary too
Our 75th Anniversary Gala with Hilary Hahn, Violinist
Saturday, May 3, 2008, 6:30 p.m.
Morris Performing Arts Center
Featuring: Rossini, Overture to Barber of Seville;
Paganini, Violin Concerto #1;
Copland, Variations on a Shaker Melody (Simple Gifts)
Grammy Award-winning Hilary Hahn was named "America's best"
young classical musician by Time magazine. Today she is one
of the most compelling artists on the international scene.