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Rachel Barton Pine, violin
Joel Levine, conductor

Haydn:  Symphony No. 94 ("Surprise")
Prokofiev:  Lieutenant Kije: Suite
Corigliano:  The Red Violin: Chaconne
Ravel:  Tzigane, Concert Rhapsody

Program Notes
Concert Preview at 7PM featuring Ms. Pine, guest soloist, as speaker

In both life and art, violinist Rachel Barton Pine has an extraordinary gift for connecting with her audiences.  Acclaimed worldwide for her virtuosic technical mastery, lustrous tone, and perceptive performances, her work as a performer and philanthropist inspires music lovers of all ages. 

"An exciting, boundary-defying performer...Pine displays a power and confidence that puts her in the top echelon."  -- The Washington Post

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Sumptuous Strings
March 31, 2012

David Kim, violin
Carter Brey, cello
Joel Levine, conductor

Dohnanyi: American Rhapsody
Satie/Debussy: Gymnopedie No. 1
Tchaikovsky: Serenade for Strings in C Major
Brahms: Concerto for Violin and Cello

Program Notes

Concert Preview at 7PM featuring Hal Grossman

Violinist David Kim was named concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra in 1999. Carter Brey was appointed principal cellist of the New York Philharmonic in 1996. These two brilliant musicians join forces for a performance of Brahms "Double Concerto" that promises to be a highlight of the season.

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Sharon and John
Shelton

Glenna and Richard
Tanenbaum

Jean-Yves Thibaudet, piano
Joel Levine, conductor

Ravel:  Alborada del Gracioso
Respighi:  Fountains of Rome
Ravel:  Rapsodie Espagnole
Gershwin:  Concerto in F for Piano and Orchestra

Program Notes 

Concert Preview at 7PM featuring Carl Rath and Lisa Harvey-Reed 

Hailed as "one of the best pianists in the world," Jean-Yves Thibaudet continues to captivate audiences around the world with his thrilling performances, profound artistry, poetic musicality and dazzling technical prowess.  A special friend to the OKC PHIL, Thibaudet facilitated the acquisition of our magnificent Steinway concert grand piano. 

"(He) has a way of combining wild virtuosity with an almost relaxed grace that sets him apart..."  -- Chicago Sun-Times

 

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James Ehnes, violin
Joel Levine, conductor

Wagner:  Lohengrin: Prelude to Act III
Liszt:  Les Preludes
Turina:  Danzas Fantasticas
Tchaikovsky:  Violin Concerto

Program Notes
Concert Preview at 7PM featuring Joel Levine 

Ehnes Discusses Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto on YouTube

Grammy Award-winner James Ehnes joins us for the season opener for his first performance with the OKC PHIL.  Maestro Levine has planned an evening of brilliant music to unleash the new season. 

"One could only wonder if there's a finer violinist alive than James Ehnes..." 
-- Dallas Morning News

Jon Kimura Parker, piano
Joel Levine, conductor

Schumann:  Symphony No. 3 "Rhenish"
Rachmaninoff:  Piano Concerto No. 3

Program notes
Concert Preview at 7PM featuring pianist Sergio Monteiro

Known affectionately as "Concerto Man," Jon Kimura Parker is one of the most versatile and energetic pianists performing today.  He's passionate about kicking down barriers to classical music and is active as a media personality, educator, and performer. 

"Parker gave a performance that was so fresh, so scintillating and so technically dazzling that the only possible response was a standing ovation..."  -- The Seattle Times

Mozart & Mahler
November 19, 2011

Sari Gruber, soprano
Shai Wosner, piano
Joel Levine, conductor

Mozart:  Piano Concerto No. 23 in A major
Mahler:  Symphony No. 4 

Program Notes
Concert Preview at 7PM featuring Rebekah Ambrosini

At the risk of calling down a jinx on our fall weather, we have re-scheduled Mahler's 4th with the incomparable Sari Gruber after our forced cancellation last winter.  Maestro Levine and Mahler challenge Mother Nature and we expect the musical forces to prevail. 

We also introduce young pianist Shai Wosner to Oklahoma City audiences.  His acclaimed Chicago Symphony debut in the 2009-2010 season resulted in a schedule of performances with major orchestras across the country.  He is an exceptional artist being hailed by the New York Times as "a superb pianist." 

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Andrew von Oeyen, piano
Joel Levine, conductor

Handel:  Royal Fireworks Music
Rimsky-Korsakov:  Russian Easter Overture
Beethoven:  Piano Concerto No. 5 ("Emperor")

Program Notes
Concert Preview at 7PM featuring Dr. Jane Magrath

Like a knight in shining armor, Andrew von Oeyen comes to our aid. Originally scheduled to perform, Louis Lortie is unable to travel due to a hiking injury. We certainly regret the accident and wish Mr. Lortie a speedy recuperation. Hopefully we can have him back to OKC very soon.

We welcome Andrew von Oeyen back with great pleasure (recalling his beautiful performance in April 2008 of the Piano Concerto No. 1 by Mendelssohn).   

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The Freede Family

Sarah Coburn, soprano
Joel Levine, conductor

Program Notes

Rossini:  Overture to "Semiramide"
Martucci:  Notturno
Strauss, J., Jr.:  Overture to "Die Fledermaus"
Wagner:  Die Meistersinger: Three Excerpts from Act III
Various:  Selected arias for soprano

Concert Preivew at 7PM featuring Dr. Judith Willoughby

Her seamless vocal range, agility, and fearlessness earned Sarah Coburn high praises from captivated audiences.  She is one of the country's most highly-sought sopranos, even performing opposite Placido Domingo, and joins the Philharmonic with a selection of magnificent arias to be announced. 

"Ms. Coburn is a budding prima donna of exceptional promise."  -- The New York Observer