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Celebrate Chinese New Year @ The Max!
The DSO will observe the Lunar New Year at The Max with a special Chinese New Year Celebration, part of the new World Music Series. On Feb. 17 at 3 p.m., the DSO will perform traditional Chinese songs and one of the most famous Chinese works, the “Butterfly Lovers” Violin Concerto with solo violinist Xiang Gao.
A Lion Dance Troaupe, Chinese New Year song and an authentic Chinese banquet will all be part of the celebration of that country’s culture. Order tickets by calling (313) 576-5111 or go online at www.detroitsymphony.com.
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DSO Musicians Shine as Soloists
Two upcoming concert series will present some the finest classical musicians in the world: Detroit’s own. Showing off their incredible talents as soloists in January and February are Principal Cellist Robert deMaine and Principal Trombonist Kenneth Thompkins. “deMaine’s Dvorˇák,” Jan. 26-28, features the DSO’s magnificent first cellist in Antonín Dvorák’s Cello Concerto, prized by both performers and audiences throughout the world. Taking center stage in a program titled “Brahms’ Titanic First” Feb. 8-10, Thompkins will demonstrate his amazing virtuosity in French composer Henri Tomasi’s Trombone Concerto.
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“Appointment” Radio: the DSO on WRCJ
Thanks to generous sponsorship by General Motors, new DSO concert programs can be heard Sundays at noon, now through May, on WRCJ 90.9 FM. Detroit’s premiere classical and jazz station, WRCJ is also a national underwriter for the program through a grant from the Kresge Foundation.
The DSO’s GM series hosted by Martin Goldsmith is broadcaston XM satellite radio, Sundays at 3 p.m. on Channel 110.
January 14
Jeanne Lamon, conductor & violin
HANDEL: Judas Maccabaeus Overture
BACH: Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G,
BWV 1048
PACHELBEL: Canon in D
HANDEL: Concerto Grosso in F, Op. 3 No. 4
VIVALDI: Concerto for Strings and Continuo
in G, R. 151, Concerto alla rustica
VIVALDI: Sinfonia for Strings and Continuo
in G, R. 149
LOCATELLI: Concerto Grosso in f, Op. 1, No. 8
CHARPENTIER: Noëls
January 28
Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos, conductor
Measha Brueggergosman, soprano
Robynne Redmon, mezzo-soprano
Marcus Haddock, tenor
Eric Owens, bass
UMS Choral Union
BEETHOVEN: King Stephen Overture, Op. 117
BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 9 in d, Op. 125, Choral
February 11
Harry Bicket, conductor
Lisa Saffer, soprano
Marietta Simpson, mezzo-soprano
William Burden, tenor
Philip Cutlip, bass
Michigan State University Chorale
HANDEL: Messiah
February 25
Nicholas McGegan, conductor
Viktoria Mullova, violin
BEETHOVEN: Violin Concerto in D, Op. 61
SCHUBERT: Symphony No. 8 in b, D. 759, “Unfinished”
HANDEL: Music for the Royal Fireworks
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A Feast for the Senses
The DSO’s Volunteer Council presents its 20th season of “Musical Feasts,” a festival of unique culinary experiences and musical entertainment hosted by Detroit-area music lovers in some of this area’s finest homes. Dine and mingle with the talented DSO musicians on hand for a short performance.
The Feasts take place between March and October and are designed to increase awareness and enthusiasm for the DSO. Proceeds support the education and outreach programs of the DSO.
Early reservations are recommended, since the number of guests for each event is limited. Co-chairs of the upcoming season of Musical Feasts are Janet Ankers of Beverly Hills and Rick Bowers of Detroit. For more information or a Musical Feasts XX booklet with more details and prices, please call the Volunteer Council office at (313) 576-5154.
Birds Will Flock to This Orchestra Hall
Builder George Vlahakis sits next to his birdhouse replica of Orchestra Hall. The house will be raffled during the Volunteer Council’s Prelude to Summer: Tablescapes at the Alger House on April 27-28 in Grosse Pointe Farms. For more information on this fundraiser for the DSO, call (313) 576-5154. Look for further details in the next issue of Performance.
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