Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra

David Bowden, Music Director & Conductor

Great Music ~Close to Home

2010-2011 Season

We open our 85th Season with Mahler's Fifth Symphony - the most requested piece by our musicians since I arrived in 1997. Join us in September to hear this amazing work, followed by four fabulous concerts when we welcome outstanding guest artists Di Wu, Cathy Rund, Paul Bro, and Kate Hamilton for more Great Music - Close to Home.

See you at the concerts!
David Bowden, Music Director

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Mahler's Powerful Symphony No. 5

Saturday ▪ September 25, 2010 ▪ 7:30pm

Our season begins with a high energy colorful march by Berlioz ands highlights an absolutely captivating instrument from times past called the serpent. This unusual instrument will be played by the Boston Symphony's Bass Trombonist, Douglas Yeo. The concert concludes with one of the most exhilarating and powerful orchestral works ever written, Mahler's tribute to love and life.

Berlioz       Hungarian March
Proctor      Serpent Concerto
Mahler       Symphony No. 5

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Di Wu Plays Tchaikovsky

Saturday ▪ November 13, 2010 ▪ 7:30pm

Spectacular and world-renowned pianist, Di Wu, returns to Tilson stage to perform Tchaikovsky's thrilling and famous First Piano Concerto. Arguably the world's favorite concerto, this virtuosic tour-de-force is one of Di's most sensational calling cards.
     Tchaikovsky   Polonaise from Eugene Onegin
     Tchaikovsky   Symphony No. 4 in F Minor
     Tchaikovsky   Piano Concerto No. 1 in B Flat Major

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Celebrate the Holidays

Saturday ▪ December 4, 2010 ▪ 7:30pm

Terre Haute has many holiday traditions and the Symphony's annual concert is one of the most popular. Cathy Rund returns to sing favorite songs of the holiday season. Plan now to let the music of the season weave another magical memory for you and your family.

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Color for Your Ears

Saturday ▪ March 19, 2011 ▪ 7:30pm

Paul Bro is widely acknowledged as one of the finest saxophonists in America today. Come hear the colorful sounds of this unique orchestral instrument in John Williams' memorable music from the movie, Catch Me If You Can. The orchestral textures and colors of Griffe's evocation of the "Pleasure-Dome" combine with one of Beethoven's most immediately appealing symphonies to tickle your ears and warm your heart.

     Giffes             The Pleasure-Dome of Kubla-Khan
     J. Williams     Escapades for Alto Sax and Orchestra
     Beethoven      Symphony No. 7 in A Major

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Unforgettable: Great American Songs

Saturday ▪ April 9, 2011 ▪ 7:30pm

Kate Hamilton sings your favorite songs from Georgia on My Mind and Stardust to Moon River, Tonight, and Unforgettable. Among the represented composers are Gershwin, Bernstein, Sondheim, Rodgers, and Carmichael. It will be a memorable evening from the Great American Songbook!

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NOTE; Regular season performances are held on the Indiana State University campus in Tilson Auditorium in Tirey Hall. Parking is conveniently located in the parking garage or ISU surface lots near Tirey Hall.

Artists, repertoire, and dates subject to change.