2015-16 season announcement

November 6The RomanTic CoNCertSchubeRT overture to Rosamunde, op. 26mendelSSohn Selections from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, op.61 John Varineau, Conductor Stulberg competition winner

January 14The claSSical CoNCertSTRaVinSky Concertino for twelve InstrumentsmozaRT Violin Concerto No. 4 beeThoVen Symphony No. 2larry Rachleff, Conductorangelo Xiang yu, Violin

March 4The baRoque CoNCertPoRPoRa overture to Arianna in Nasso ViValdi Concerto for Strings in C major ViValdi Concerto for two Violon- cellos and Strings in G minorTelemann Selections from Water MusicmozaRT overture to Cosi fan TutteStephen Stubbs, Guest Conductoralicia eppinga, Jeremy crosmer, Cello

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September 18/19 nuRomeo & JulieTbeRlioz overture to Béatrice et BénédictSainT-SaënS Cello Concerto No. 1 PRokoFieV Selections from Romeo and Julietlarry Rachleff, Conductor Jakob koranyi, Cello

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RaVel’S Piano conceRTomaRc-andRé dalbaVie ColorRaVel Piano Concerto in GShoSTakoVich Symphony No. 1andris Poga, Guest Conductor

october 23/24 numahleR’S TiTanJohn haRbiSon Remembering Gatsby (foxtrot for orchestra)mozaRT Violin Concerto No. 5mahleR Symphony No. 1, “titan” JahJa ling, Guest Conductoraugustin hadelich, Violin

November 20/21 nl

bRahmS’ geRman RequiemSibeliuS In MemoriamPäRT Cantus In Memoriam Benjamin BrittenbRahmS German requiemRune bergmann, Guest ConductorgR Symphony chorus, Pearl Shangkuan, director

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claSSical deVos Performance HallFridays/Saturdays, 8 pm

April 22/23 nuPineS oF RomebaRTok Violin Concerto No. 2Villa-loboS Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5debuSSy/arr. colin maTThewS two Preludes ReSPighi Pines of Romemarcelo lehninger, Guest Conductor

May 13/14 nlcaRmina buRanabeRnSTein Symphony No. 2, “the Age of Anxiety”oRFF Carmina Buranalarry Rachleff, Conductorkirill gerstein, PianogR Symphony chorus, Pearl Shangkuan, directorgR Symphony youth chorus, Sean Ivory, director

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January 8/9 nubeeThoVen’S PaSToRalbeeThoVen Symphony No. 6, “Pastoral” Paul dooley Masks and Machines RodRigo Fantasia para un gentilhombre maRquez Danzon No. 2 Jacomo bairos, Guest ConductorPablo Villegas, Guitar

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dVoRak’S SeVenThkoRngold Much Ado About NothingbRuch Violin Concerto G minordVoRák Symphony No. 7mei-ann chen, Guest Conductorkaren gomyo, Violin

february 19/20 nudebuSSy’S la meRbRahmS Symphony No. 3PeTeR liebeRSon Neruda SongsdebuSSy La Mercarlos izcaray, Guest Conductor

March 18/19 nlbeeThoVen’S “emPeRoR”guillaume conneSSon SupernovabeeThoVen Piano Concerto No. 5 “the emperor”Schumann Symphony No. 2Perry So, Guest Conductormartin helmchen, Piano

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inSPiRed by wagneRwagneR Prelude to Die Meistersinger daliT waRShaw Piano Concerto, “Conjuring tristan” [World Premiere, GrS Commission]

wagneR/aRR. de VliegeR Tristan and Isolde, “An orchestral Passion” david lockington, Conductordalit warshaw, Piano

from David... I am passionate about the music of Wagner and always look forward to conducting it. Wagner’s influence today is still profound. He changed everything harmonically with “tristan”; theatrically, philosophically and psychologically with “the ring.” “tristan” is even a part of the literary backdrop for the piano concerto that dalit Warshaw has written and will be performing with us.

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october 2-4loVe, luST & Rock ’n RollJohn Varineau, Conductor

Celebrate the hits from the ‘30s to the ‘90s with Pink Martini singer, Storm Large. from frank Sinatra to elton John and Queen, hear hits like I’ve Got You under My Skin, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Kashmir and Somebody to Love.

November 13-15FanTaSia Live in ConcertJohn Varineau, Conductor

Watch scenes from the original fANtASIA (1940) and disney fANtASIA 2000 with live orchestra accompaniment! A selection from both films, including tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker and other iconic moments, such as Mickey Mouse as he dabbles in magic in dukas’ The Sorcerer’s Apprentice and the mythical unicorns and winged horses that accompany Beethoven’s ‘Pastoral’ Symphony, will be shown in high definition.

december 3-6*holiday PoPSbob bernhardt, Principal Pops Conductor gR Symphony chorus, Pearl Shangkuan, directorgR Symphony youth chorus, Sean Ivory, directormela dailey, Soprano

Bring on the holiday cheer! this Gr Pops tradition features beloved seasonal favorites, the Symphony Chorus and Youth Chorus, holiday sing-along, Santa and Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus finale. *Subscribers will automatically be renewed into their concert day.

January 22-24WHAt A WoNderfuL WorLd:louiS aRmSTRong TRibuTeJohn Varineau, Conductor byron Stripling, trumpetmarva hicks, Vocalist

Celebrate the spirit of New orleans with Byron Stripling’s electrifying and heartfelt tribute to Louis Armstrong. Musical hits include What A Wonderful World, Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans, Hello Dolly and Basin Street Blues. With his signature version of When The Saints Go Marchin’ In, Byron always leaves ‘em dancing in the aisles! Marva Hicks singing songs of ella fitzgerald.

March 11-13The celTic conceRTbob bernhardt, Principal Pops Conductor

Principal Pops Conductor Bob Bernhardt, your Grand rapids Pops and this program of Celtic classics brings the spirit of St. Patrick’s day alive with the music of international sensation Lord of the dance, Irish Step dancers, Celtic vocalist and bagpipe serenades.

May 6-8The muSic oF John williamSbob bernhardt, Principal Pops Conductor gR Symphony youth chorus, Sean Ivory, directorcombined high School youth chorus benny kim, Violin

With his instantly recognizable scores, John Williams has redefined the art of film music. Listen as Bob Bernhardt conducts your Grand rapids Pops in selections from some of his beloved movie hits, including Home Alone, Phantom Menace, Saving Private Ryan and, of course, Star Wars.

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Sat., october 17, 8 pmSTaR TRek Live in Concertconstantine kitsopoulos, Guest Conductor

Boldly go where no one has gone before in J.J. Abrams’ acclaimed Star Trek (2009), shown in Hd on the big screen while your Grand rapids Pops performs Michael Giacchino’s unforgettable score live!

tues. & Wed., december 22/23, 7:30 pm*fIftH tHIrd ciRque de noël with Cirque de la SymphonieJohn Varineau, Conductor

Be thrilled by the stunning displays of cirque artistry, choreographed to classical and seasonal favorites. West Michigan’s hit holiday production is the ultimate experience,featuring the awe-inspiring feats of aerialists, jugglers, contortionists and acrobats.

fri., february 5, 8 pmPokémon: SymPhonic eVoluTionSbob bernhardt, Conductor

Brought to life by the Grand rapids Pops, accompanied by exciting visuals on giant screens, Pokémon: Symphonic evolutions will take audiences of all ages on a powerful musical retrospec-tive through the popular video game franchise’s most memorable melodies.Produced by Princeton entertainment

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ring in the Christmas season with an inspiring night of music featuring one of contemporary Christian music’s biggest superstars, michael w. Smith. experience all of the warm, wonderful feelings that make this time of year so special.

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