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Concerts and Events
Classics in the Cohan ~ 2011-2012 Season
Tickets available at the PAC Ticket Office
Please call (805)756-2787
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Classics 5: season finale
Saturday, May 5, 2012 ~ 8 pm
Christopher Cohan Center, San Luis Obispo
Norman Krieger, Piano
MOZART / Overture to "La Clemenza di Tito", K.621
BEETHOVEN / Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Op.37
BRAHMS / Symphony No.2 in D Major
What better way to end our Classics season than with two of the "Three B's" AND Mozart? It's a recipe for a classical music lover's FEAST! We begin with Mozart's delightful Overture to "La Clemenza di Tito." Then, Beethoven's third piano concerto will be beautifully brought to life by acclaimed pianist Norman Krieger. Finally, the piece de resistance: Brahms' Symphony No.2. Brahms joked mischievously that his second symphony was "so melancholy that you will not be able to bear it" but you'll find that his bright cheerfulness shines through in his amazing second symphony, as we end our season on a high note!
Concert Sponsors:
Clifford W. Chapman & Gene A. Shidler
Silas & Jimmie Brewer
Dr. Maurina Kusell & Dr. Michael Zigelman
Tickets: $18-$68
Call (805) 756-2787
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Concerts from earlier in the 2011-2012 Season |
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opening night: rach 2
Saturday, October 8, 2011 ~ 8 pm
Christopher Cohan Center, San Luis Obispo
Robert Edward Thies, Piano
BERLIOZ / Overture to Beatrice and Benedict
STRAVINSKY / Firebird Suite
RACHMANINOFF / Piano Concerto No.2 in C minor
Our 51st Season opens with a glimpse of Shakespearean lovers, a ballet that rocked Moscow and a lush, romantic piano concerto that evokes a "full moon and empty arms." Pianist Robert Edward Thies returns to the Central Coast to perform Rach II. Don't miss the musical fireworks!
Concert Sponsors:
Beverly & Jim Smith
Sheila Tiber

Immediately following the concert...
The President's Reception
Sage Restaurant, San Luis Obispo
$10 per person at the door
Honoring our new president, June McIvor, and celebrating Opening Night with fine wine, luscious desserts and excellent company!
Reception Sponsors:
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Classics 2
Saturday, November 12, 2011 ~ 8 pm
Christopher Cohan Center, San Luis Obispo
Roger Wilkie, Violin
BEETHOVEN / Overture to "Fidelio"
BRUCH / Violin Concerto No.1 in G minor
SIBELIUS / Symphony No.5 in E-flat Major
Jean Sibelius was commissioned by the Finnish government to write his fifth symphony in honor of his own 50th birthday, which had been declared a national holiday. Talk about pressure! Overcoming his own mid-life crisis, Sibelius created one of the most beautiful works in the repertoire. The overture to Beethoven's only opera and Max Bruch's most famous work, performed by one of our favorite violinists, complete this masterful program.
Concert Sponsors:
Patricia McNamara
Roger & Janice Verity |
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classics 3: SUITE SERENADES
Saturday, February 4, 2012 ~ 8 pm
Christopher Cohan Center, San Luis Obispo
Richard Todd, Horn
Christopher M. Cock, Tenor
MOZART / Symphony No.4 in D Major, K.19
BRITTEN / Serenade for Tenor, Horn and Strings
MOZART/RUSSELL ~ Allegro for Horn & Orchestra, K.494-A
~ A Re-imagining of an unfinished Mozart Horn Concerto by Craig H. Russell
STRAVINSKY / Pulcinella Suite
PROGRAM NOTES by Dr. Alyson McLamore & Dr. Craig Russell
Composed during World War II, Britten's Serenade is a musical setting of a selection of six poems by British poets on the subject of night. the one and only Richard Todd will return to SLO to "set the wild echoes flying" joined by acclaimed tenor Christopher Cock. A world premiere re-imagining of a 5th Mozart Horn concerto by Dr. Craig Russell and Stravinsky's joyful Pulcinella complete this mid-winter evening of "Suite Serenades."
Concert Sponsors:
Aaron A. & Lyn C. Baker
Joan G. Sargen
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classics 4 ~ Classical sketches
Saturday, March 10, 2012 ~ 8 pm
Christopher Cohan Center, San Luis Obispo
Our dear friend Joanna Kurkowicz was injured in an auto accident over the weekend and will be unable to perform with the Symphony this Saturday, March 10th. We wish Joanna all the best and hope for a complete and speedy recovery. Hopefully we will have an update for you by this weekend on her condition.
Performing in her place will be two amazing guest artists with a double concerto by W.A. Mozart. Although we will not have a US Premiere this Saturday, we will have an incredible classics concert that we hope you all will enjoy.
SCHUBERT / Symphony No.8, "Unfinished"
BARTOK / Hungarian Sketches
NEW! MOZART / Sinfonia Concertante for Violin, Viola and Orchestra, K.364
Featuring:
Phillip Levy, Violin
Andrew Duckles, Viola
PROGRAM NOTES
Concert Sponsors:
Jane & Roy Gersten
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