September 2008

9/20/2008 - 9/21/2008
Opening Night Magic with Firebird
Time: 8:00 Saturday, 3:00 Sunday
Location: Robinson Center Music Hall

OPENING NIGHT MAGIC with FIREBIRD

Saturday, September 20, 2008, 8:00 p.m.

Sunday, September 21, 2008, 3:00 pm 

David Itkin, conductor

Zuill Bailey, cello

Ravel:  Boléro

Stravinsky:  Firebird Suite (1919)

Dvořák:  Cello Concerto         

Maestro David Itkin and the orchestra guarantee a magical season opening with three masterpieces you’ll love: the intoxicating Bolero, Stravinsky’s glittering Firebird ballet suite, and Dvořák’s rich and expansive cello concerto, featuaring Zuill Bailey, back by popular demand. Unforgettable! 

“Zuill Bailey, is enormously gifted and splendid.” Toronto Globe and Mail

9/23/2008
A Musical Banquet
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Clinton Presidential Center

A MUSICAL BANQUET

September 23, 2008

Zuill Bailey, cello (Richard Sheppard Arnold Chamber Music Artist of Distinction)

Quapaw Quartet

TBA, piano

John Dahlstrand, bass

Bach:  Selections for solo cello                                 

Couperin:  Pièces en concert        

Massenet:  Meditation from Thaïs 

Paganini:  Variations on One String 

Schubert:  “Arpeggione” Sonata  

Vieuxtemps:  Souvenir d’ Amérique 

Piazzolla:  Grand Tango for Cello and String Quartet

It’s the fabulous opening of our third River Rhapsodies series, with special guest artist Zuill Bailey joining in the festivities. From the Baroque splendor of Bach to the lyrical beauty of Schubert to the sultry new tango rhythms of Piazzolla, this tuneful banquet will satisfy your every musical appetite!

9/28/2008
Trombones & Rib Bones
Time: Noon to 3:00 PM
Location: Riverfront Park

 

Trombones & Rib Bones

 

Join us for a family-friendly picnic in the park, purchase barbeque by Whole Hog Café and Ice Cream  by Blue Bell, enjoy fun events for children, and delight in an Americana performance by the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra featuring vocals by Mary Ann Robinson and conducted by ASO Associate Conductor Geoffrey Robson.  Members of the ASO will be on-hand for personal meet-and greets, and children will receive collectable autograph cards featuring the musicians. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs for an afternoon of exciting activities for the whole community to enjoy!

 

Advance tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Children under 5 are free. Tickets at the gate will be $12 for adults and $7 for children 12 and under. Call the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Guild Society Hotline at 501-688-3000 for more information.