Tchaikovsky's Pathetique

Silva Hall, Hult Center

• Danail Rachev - Music Director & Conductor
• Andrew Balio - Trumpet

• Golijov - Sidereus
• Haydn - Trumpet Concerto
• Tchaikovsky - Symphony No. 6, Pathetique

Baltimore Symphony’s principal trumpet Andrew Balio joins the Eugene Symphony to perform Haydn’s Trumpet Concerto. Sweeping emotions prevail in a performance of Tchaikovsky’s final symphony, Pathetique.

46th Anniversary Gala Auction

Hilton Eugene

46th Anniversary Gala Auction

Feb. 17, 2012, 6:30 p.m.

Hilton Eugene

Danail Rachev Music Director & Conductor, Janet & Jim Kissman Gala Chairs, Sid Voorhees Auctioneer,
Don Essig Master of Ceremonies

The Board of Directors of the Eugene Symphony cordially invites you to attend the 46th Anniversary Gala Auction benefiting the Eugene Symphony’s education and community engagement programs. 

6:30 Cocktail Reception & Registration
8:00 Dinner, Live Auction & Advocate for the Arts Award Presentation
10:00 Dancing to Swing Shift

Ticket Information:
$150 per person
$1,200 for a Gala table for 8
$2,000 for a Concierge Level Gala table for 8
The Hilton Eugene will offer a room discount of 25% for Symphony guests on February 17, 2012. Reservations: 541-642-2000

Emanuel Ax Plays Brahms

Silva Hall, Hult Center

• Danail Rachev - Music Director & Conductor
• Emanuel Ax - Piano
• Eugene Symphony Chorus - Sharon Paul-Director

• Brahms - Piano Concerto No. 1
• Mozart - Requiem

Two hundred and twenty years after its inception, the "perpetual light" of Mozart’s final masterpiece, Requiem, will shine on the two hundred musicians who bring this powerful piece to life. In Brahms’ First Piano Concerto, the Eugene Symphony is joined by seven-time Grammy winner Emanuel Ax, hailed for his "luminous intensity" by The New York Times.

A Special Evening with the Baltimore Symphony

Silva Hall, Hult Center

• Marin Alsop - Conductor
• Collin Currie - Percussion

• Copland - Fanfare for the Common Man
• Tower - Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman
• Higdon - Percussion Concerto
• Tchaikovsky - Symphony No. 5

Welcome Marin Alsop and the internationally acclaimed Baltimore Symphony to Eugene! Colin Currie performs audience favorite, Higdon’s Percussion Concerto. Proceeds from this performance benefit the Eugene Symphony’s education and community engagement activities.

Midori & The Eugene Symphony

Silva Hall, Hult Center

• Danail Rachev - Music Director & Conductor
• Midori - Violin

• Weber - Overture to Der Freischutz
• Sibelius - Violin Concerto
• Dvorak - Symphony No. 6

Internationally acclaimed Midori returns to town as the Eugene Symphony’s guest artist in a week-long residency that includes workshops and public outreach programs, and culminates with her performance of Sibelius’ stirring, turn-of-the-century Violin Concerto. Dvorak’s melodious Sixth Symphony will continue the sublime momentum.

Midori's residency in Eugene is part of the Orchestra Residencies Program.  More information is available at http://gotomidori.com/orp/.

Liszt Piano Concerto

Silva Hall, Hult Center

• Danail Rachev - Music Director & Conductor
• Adam Golka - Piano

• Berlioz - Hungarian march from Damnation of Faust
• Liszt - Piano Concerto No. 1
• Bruckner - Symphony No. 6

We’ve saved the best for Liszt! An astounding and diverse season of music concludes with our all orchestral showcase featuring Liszt’s First Piano Concerto, Berlioz’s dramatic Damnation of Faust, and Bruckner’s expressive Sixth Symphony.

Middle and High School Youth Concerts

Silva Concert Hall, Hult Center for the Performing Arts

• Danail Rachev - Music Director
• William Hulings - Narrator
• Dance West - Dancers

• Tchaikovsky - Waltz from Swan Lake
• Khachaturian - Sabre Dance
• Copland - Hoedown from Rodeo

The Eugene Symphony’s 2011-2012 Middle and High School Youth Concerts, entitled Music on the Move, will explore the different dances which have had a profound impact on symphonic music. Local dancers will join the Symphony for this program. Students will not only learn about the musical depictions of the dances, but will also see them come to life through the dancers on stage. Additionally, onstage commentary provided by William Hulings will teach students about the countries where the music and dance originated. Pieces on the program include Copland’s Hoe Down from Rodeo, Khachaturian’s Sabre Dance from Gayane, and Piazzolla’s Libertango, among others.

This concert is open to middle and high school students and teachers. Two sessions will be held on February 14, 2012: 10:15 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Each performance lasts 45 minutes. For registration information, please call 541-687-9487 ext. 116.

Free Trumpet Master Class & Lecture

The Studio, Hult Center for the Performing Arts

• Andrew Balio - Trumpet

Eugene Symphony guest artist, Andrew Balio, will conduct a free master class Tuesday, February 14 at 4:00 p.m. in The Studio of the Hult Center. Balio, who is appearing with the Eugene Symphony in a performance of Haydn's Trumpet Concerto, will coach a Eugene-area student who will a perform prepared solo piece. The master class will conclude with a lecture entitled "Living the Lifestyle in the Practice Room." Part of the Laura Avery Visiting Masters program.

Free Pre-Concert Lecture with Danail Rachev and Andrew Balio

The Studio, Hult Center for the Performing Arts

• Danail Rachev - Music Director
• Andrew Balio - Trumpet

Eugene Symphony Music Director Danail Rachev and trumpeter Andrew Balio lead a discussion about the symphony's February Tchaikovsky's Pathetique performance. Come join us for an hour of historical insights and musical examples of pieces on February's performance. Presented by the Eugene Symphony Guild.

Free "Ask a Composer" Session with Dr. Rob Kyr

The Studio, Hult Center for the Performing Arts

• Rob Kyr - Composer

Join us for a free pre-concert talk with University of Oregon Professor Music Composition, Dr. Rob Kyr. Part of the Sound Perspectives Series.

Marathon Piano Recital

Silva Hall, Hult Center

Pre-Concert Lecture

The Studio, Hult Center

• Garrick Ohlsson - Piano
• Danail Rachev - Conductor

Free Vocal Master Class

The Studio, Hult Center

• Christina Pier - Soprano
• Barbara rearick - Mezzo-Soprano
• Scott Sully - Tenor
• Paul Whelan - Baritone

Eugene Symphony guest artists Christina Pier (soprano), Barbara Rearick (mezzo-soprano), Scott Scully (tenor), and Paul Whelan (baritone) will conduct a free master class Wednesday, March 17 at 4:00 p.m. in The Studio of the Hult Center. Pier, Rearick, Scully, and Whelan, all vocal soloists appearing with the Eugene Symphony in a performance of Mozart’s Coronation Mass, will coach vocal ensembles from the University of Oregon who will each perform scenes from various operas, including Mozart’s The Magic Flute.

Exploring Beethoven: Pre-Concert Lecture & Performance

The Studio, Hult Center

• Rebecca Hunter - Eugene Symphony Violinist
• Nathalie Fortin - Piano

• Beethoven - Violin Sonata No. 9 in A Major, "Kreutzer"

Join us for a pre-concert lecture/performance with Eugene Symphony violinist, Rebecca Hunter. Ms. Hunter will lead a fascinating discussion on the life and music of Beethoven. This presentation will conclude in a performance of the first movement of Beethoven’s Kreutzer Sonata, which will also feature pianist Nathalie Fortin. Free and open to the public; no ticket required.

Royal Fireworks Concert

Hult Center

• Danail Rachev - Conductor
• Garrick Ohlsson - Piano
• Sharon Paul - Director
• Eugene Symphony - Chorus

• Handel: Royal Fireworks Music 
• Mozart: Mass in C Major, Coronation 
• Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5, Emperor 

Music fit for a king! Legendary pianist Garrick Ohlsson performs Beethoven’s heroic and majestic Emperor concerto. The Eugene Symphony Chorus joins the orchestra for a powerful performance of Mozart’s regal Coronation Mass.

SYMPHONY LOSES PRINCIPAL TIMPANIST CHARLES DOWD

Eugene, Oregon

Wednesday afternoon, Charles Dowd, principal timpanist of the Eugene Symphony died of pancreatic cancer. He was 61 years old. Dowd held the principal timpanist position with the Eugene Symphony for 35 years. He recently retired from the University of Oregon School of Music and Dance where he was a Philip H. Knight professor of music and a faculty performing artist.

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Violin Master Class with Vadim Gluzman

The Studio, Hult Center

• Vadim Gluzman - Violin

FREE MASTER CLASS

Eugene Symphony guest artist, Vadim Gluzman, will conduct a free master class Tuesday, April 20 at 4:00 p.m. in The Studio of the Hult Center. Gluzman who is appearing with the Eugene Symphony in a performance of Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto, will coach coach three Eugene-area students who will each perform prepared solo pieces. Part of the Laura Avery Visiting Masters program.

Guild Concert Preview

The Studio, Hult Center

• Alasdair Neale - Guest Conductor
• Vadim Gluzman - Violin

FREE PRE-CONCERT LECTURE

Eugene Symphony guest conductor, Alasdair Neale and violinist Vadim Gluzman lead a lecture about the Symphony's April performance.

Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto

Silva Hall, Hult Center

• Alasdair Neale - Guest Conductor
• Vadim Gluzman - Soloist

• Prokofiev - Classical Symphony
• Stravinsky - Divertimento from "The Fairy Kiss"
• Glinka - Overture to Russlan and Ludmilla
• Tchaikovsky - Violin Concerto

A night of Russian masterworks begins with the Classical Symphony of Prokofiev. Performing on the Stradivarius to which the work was originally dedicated, Vadim Gluzman will blow audiences away with his blazing performance of Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto.

Play! A Video Game Symphony

Silva Hall, Hult Center

• Andy Brick - Guest Conductor
• Eugene Symphony Chorus - Sharon Paul - Director

This audio visual digital spectacular features scenes from some of the best-selling video games, combined with live music performed by the Eugene Symphony and the Eugene Symphony Chorus. Award-winning scores such as Halo and World of Warcraft, and outstanding motion graphics highlight some of the greatest gaming moments of our time makes this a perfect entertainment for all ages!

Watch Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYvq2EbU-I0

Featuring the epic sounds of:
Halo
Super Mario Bros.
Battlefield
Legend of Zelda
Oblivion
World of Warcraft
And More

For information visit: http://www.play-symphony.com

Eugene Symphony Guild Spring Serenade

Gateway Holiday Inn

 Lunch & Fashion Show

Join Eugene Symphony Guild members for a luncheon, entertainment, prizes and fashion show featuring clothing by Doncaster clothing.

Social 11:00 am | Luncheon Noon | Trunk Show 1:00 pm

Reservations are required. Tickets are $40 per person.
For more information go to eugenesymphonyguild.org or call Eileen at 541-484-9658.

Applebee's Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar (Gateway)

Enjoy a Short Stack for a Tall Cause.

The Eugene Symphony Guild invites you to an all you can eat Pancake Breakfast in support of the Eugene Symphony. Join us Saturday, May 1 at 8 AM at the Applebee's in Springfield for a fun social breakfast. Tickets are $7. To purchase tickets contact Jo Schechter at 541-914-9434 or email Josuccess@comcast.net.

Guild Concert Preview

The Studio, Hult Center

• Danail Rachev - Music Director & Conductor

FREE PRE-CONCERT LECTURE

Eugene Symphony music director, Danail Rachev leads a discussion about the Symphony's May performance.

Orchestras Feeding America

The Hult Center

The Eugene Symphony and Eugene Symphony Guild will participate in Orchestras Feeding America, a national food drive by members of the League of American Orchestras in partnership with Feeding America. This is the second consecutive year that the Eugene Symphony and America’s orchestras have mobilized their musicians, staff, volunteers, and audiences to help alleviate hunger in communities across the country. 

Non-perishable food will be collected in the lobby of the Hult Center on Wednesday, May 19 between noon and 5 p.m. and Thursday, May 20 between noon and 5 p.m. and one hour prior to the Eugene Symphony’s performance.

The food will be donated to FOOD For Lane County.
Most needed items are:
• low-sugar jams and jellies
• tomatoes
• corn meal
• brown rice
• beans (pinto, navy, kidney and refried)
• tuna, chicken and salmon
• dried fruit
• low-sugar canned fruit
• unsweetened apple sauce
• low-sodium broth
• olive oil
• chili
• stew
• spaghetti sauce with meat
• spaghetti noodles
• corned beef

Eugene Symphony Joins Orchestras Feeding America

The Hult Center

The Eugene Symphony and Eugene Symphony Guild will participate in Orchestras Feeding America, a national food drive by members of the League of American Orchestras in partnership with Feeding America. This is the second consecutive year that the Eugene Symphony and America’s orchestras have mobilized their musicians, staff, volunteers, and audiences to help alleviate hunger in communities across the country. 

Non-perishable food will be collected in the lobby of the Hult Center on Wednesday, May 19 between noon and 5 p.m. and Thursday, May 20 between noon and 5 p.m. and one hour prior to the Eugene Symphony’s performance.

The food will be donated to FOOD For Lane County.
Most needed items are:
• low-sugar jams and jellies
• tomatoes
• corn meal
• brown rice
• beans (pinto, navy, kidney and refried)
• tuna, chicken and salmon
• dried fruit
• low-sugar canned fruit
• unsweetened apple sauce
• low-sodium broth
• olive oil
• chili
• stew
• spaghetti sauce with meat
• spaghetti noodles
• corned beef

Mahler Titan

Silva Hall, Hult Center

• Danail Rachev - Conductor

• Delius - The Walk to the Paradise Garden
• Wagner - Sigfried Idyll
• Mahler - Symphony No. 1, Titan

Rachev's inaugural season concludes with an orchestral showcase of Wagner's Sigfried Idyll and Mahler's awe-inspiring Symphony No. 1, Titan.

Music in the Garden Preview Party

Eugene, OR

Join us for the annual Music in the Garden preview party Saturday, June 12, from 4 to 7 p.m. at one of six select gardens featured in this year's tour. The afternoon will feature three of the six gardens on the tour and light appetizers and beverages will be served. 

Tickets are $30 and include entry into the garden tour on Sunday. Tickets can be purchased at the Eugene Symphony office located at 115 West 8th Ave. in downtown Eugene or submit checks to Carolyn Simms at 2440 Ridgemont Dr. Eugene 97405. Please make checks payable to the Eugene Symphony Guild.

Preview Gardens are located at:
Keith/Perry, 2390 Cal Young Road, West of Coburg Rd.
Joyce Spence, 710 Pool St, Off Country Club   
Robert Swift, 3224 Lakeside, Valley River Village

Music In The Garden is a fundraiser by The Eugene Symphony Guild to benefit the Eugene Symphony.
Wine donated by King Estate, Catering by McCallums Catering

Music in the Garden

Gardens on Tour in Eugene, OR

Don't miss the 13th Annual "Music in the Garden," a weekend of beautiful gardens, music, food, plant sales, art, and bird houses that benefit The Eugene Symphony Guild.

Join us for a self-guided tour of six private gardens in Eugene Sunday, June 13, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tickets: $12 in advance, $15 day of event.

Tickets available at many locations, including:
Beaudet Jewelry Design — Dandelions Flowers & Gifts
Down to Earth Stores — Eugene Symphony Office
Eugene True Value Hardware — Shamrock Flowers & Gifts
Gray's Garden Centers — Jerry’s Home Improvement Centers
Johnson Brothers Greenhouses — Little Red Farm Nursery
Rogers' Gardens

Gardens on Tour Include:
Swift residence: 3224 Lakeside, Eugene
Keith/Perry residence: 2390 Cal Young Road, Eugene
Spence residence: 710 Pool Street, Eugene
Howes residence: 5738 Camellia Street, Springfield
Heritage Courtyard at Oakway Mall
Gossler Farms Nursery & Garden: 1200 Weaver Road, Springfield

For more information please call 541-642-6696 or 5441-915-2966

Eugene Symphony Balances FY10 Operating Budget

Eugene, OR

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

KEEPING A CLOSE EYE ON EXPENSES HELPS EUGENE SYMPHONY BALANCE FY10 OPERATING BUDGET

EUGENE— A close eye on expenses, cost-cutting measures, wage freezes and a $50,000 economic stimulus grant, helped the Eugene Symphony finish the 2009-10 season with a balanced budget for the 18th consecutive year. “Throughout the season, staff carefully monitored expenses squeezing as much as we possibly could out of every dollar,” said Paul Winberg, Eugene Symphony executive director. “We managed to cut nearly $50,000 from a budget that was already lean and conservative to begin with.”

Last spring, the board adopted a $2.1 million operating budget that was $229,000 less than the previous fiscal year. Nearly $150,000 of that reduction was from one-time expenses related to the orchestra’s music director search that included three free performances featuring the search committee’s final candidates. The remainder included wage freezes for administrative staff, a reduced number of services for musicians, and the suspension of the orchestra’s popular Distinguished Guest Artist Initiative that previously brought Yo-Yo Ma, Renee Fleming and other major classical music superstars to Eugene.

“We knew it would be an especially challenging year when subscription sales fell short of our goal by $67,000,” said Winberg. “In addition, long time sponsors including the Register Guard, Siuslaw Bank, Pacific Women’s Center and others made the difficult decision not to support the symphony this year citing the economic downturn. That loss in sponsorship dollars totaled $47,500 over the previous year.”

The symphony board has adopted a stringent budget monitoring process. Revenues and expenses are monitored and recalculated on a quarterly basis with adjustments reviewed and adopted by the finance committee and then the full board. “The process has served us well,” said Hank Storr, treasurer of the symphony board. “Even in the best of times nonprofit arts groups work hard to maintain a strong financial position. It’s even more difficult when we experience periods of economic volatility. Having strong financial oversight is critical.”

Also this year, the Eugene Symphony was one of only three Oregon based arts organizations to receive a $50,000 economic stimulus grant administered by the National Endowment for the Arts. Recipient organizations were those that met stringent criteria based on financial capacity and the ability to carry out the objectives of the stimulus funds including the preservation of jobs in the nonprofit arts sector.

“As the Eugene Symphony board looks to the 2010-11 season, there will be a host of new challenges to consider,” said Mary Ann Hanson, board president. “At the same time, we continue to do our best to ensure that we always produce the best performances possible and enrich our community through the power of music.”

Eugene Symphony in the Park

The Cuthbert Amphitheater

• Danail Rachev - Conductor
• Angela Niederloh - Mezzo-Soprano

• Rossini - Selections from The Barber of Seville
• Saint-Saens - Introduction & Rondo Capriccioso
• Williams - Raiders March from Indiana Jones
• Copland - Hoedown
• Tchaikovsky - 1812 Overture
• Bizet - Selections from Carmen

JUST ANNOUNCED

A limited number of additional free tickets have been re-released for the July 17, Eugene Symphony in the Park concert. Tickets are available online through 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 13 at www.eugenesymphony.org. A processing fee of $3 per ticket will be applied to online orders.

After Tuesday afternoon, tickets will only be available by visiting the Hult Center box office. Box office hours are Tuesday through Friday noon to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m

The Eugene Symphony Association in partnership with Kesey Enterprises Inc., Double Tee Concerts and the City of Eugene is pleased to announce its annual FREE outdoor summer concert, Eugene Symphony in the Park at the Cuthbert Amphitheater located in Eugene’s Alton Baker Park.

 This free concert is being presented with the generous support of Springfield Creamery.

About Cuthbert Amphitheater

A beautiful concert venue with a capacity of more than 4,500, The Cuthbert Amphitheater offers everyone an opportunity to enjoy live music outdoors during spectacular Oregon summers. Located in Eugene, Oregon at the edge of Alton Baker Park near the University of Oregon's Autzen Stadium, The Cuthbert features superb sound, beer gardens, food booths and an environment perfect for enjoying superb music performed live by the best touring bands in the country. For venue restrictions visit thecuthbert.com

Food Vendors at The Cuthbert

The Cuthbert features a variety of food vendors at each performance. Saturday crowds will have their choice of food from:
Carte De Frisco
Bates Steakhouse
Sara's Tamales
Tom's Tea House
and Ben & Jerry's.

There will also be beer and wine for purchase, valid ID required.

Yuletide Celebration Open Casting Call Day One

The Studio, Hult Center

EUGENE SYMPHONY TO HOLD OPEN CASTING CALL FOR CHAMBERS FAMILY FOUNDATION YULETIDE CELEBRATION

The Eugene Symphony invites performers of all ages to audition for this year’s production of the Chambers Family Foundation Yuletide Celebration with the Eugene Symphony on Saturday, September 11 beginning at 10:00 a.m. and Sunday, September 12 beginning at 1:00 p.m. in The Studio of the Hult Center. No appointment is necessary to participate in the casting call.

Performers of all ages are needed for several roles in this year’s production. Those chosen to participate will have the exciting opportunity to perform holiday favorites including A Christmas Carol with Eugene Symphony on stage of the Hult Center for the Performing Arts. Available roles include Tiny Tim, members of the Cratchit family, including Bob Cratchit, Fezziwig, and many more.

For the casting call:
• CHILDREN, aged 7-17, are asked to sing their favorite song and to bring a photo and résumé, if available.
• ADULTS, aged 18 and up, are asked to bring two songs, including one ballad and one up-tempo song. Adults are asked to bring a recent headshot and résumé. A pianist will be provided.

For more information, please contact Eugene Symphony Operations and Education Director Chris Collins at 541-687-9487 ext. 102.

Coburg Antique Fair

Coburg, Oregon

Support the Eugene Symphony Guild!  Donate treasures and come shopping at the Coburg Antique Fair.  Click Coburg Antique Fair below the calendar at right for the Guild's flyer.

Yuletide Celebration Open Casting Call Day Two

The Studio, Hult Center

EUGENE SYMPHONY TO HOLD OPEN CASTING CALL FOR CHAMBERS FAMILY FOUNDATION YULETIDE CELEBRATION

The Eugene Symphony invites performers of all ages to audition for this year’s production of the Chambers Family Foundation Yuletide Celebration with the Eugene Symphony on Saturday, September 11 beginning at 10:00 a.m. and Sunday, September 12 beginning at 1:00 p.m. in The Studio of the Hult Center. No appointment is necessary to participate in the casting call.

Performers of all ages are needed for several roles in this year’s production. Those chosen to participate will have the exciting opportunity to perform holiday favorites including A Christmas Carol with Eugene Symphony on stage of the Hult Center for the Performing Arts. Available roles include Tiny Tim, members of the Cratchit family, including Bob Cratchit, Fezziwig, and many more.

For the casting call:
• CHILDREN, aged 7-17, are asked to sing their favorite song and to bring a photo and résumé, if available.
• ADULTS, aged 18 and up, are asked to bring two songs, including one ballad and one up-tempo song. Adults are asked to bring a recent headshot and résumé. A pianist will be provided.

For more information, please contact Eugene Symphony Operations and Education Director Chris Collins at 541-687-9487 ext. 102.

Violin Master Class with Jennifer Frautschi

The Studio, Hult Center

• Jennifer Frautschi - Violin

FREE MASTER CLASS

Eugene Symphony guest artist, Jennifer Frautschi, will conduct a free master class Tuesday, September 21 at 4:00 p.m. in The Studio of the Hult Center. Frautschi, who is appearing with the Eugene Symphony in a performance of Lalo's Symphonie Espagnole, will coach coach three Eugene-area students who will each perform prepared solo pieces. Part of the Laura Avery Visiting Masters program.

Free Pre-Concert Lecture with James Paul and violinist Jennifer Frautschi

The Studio, Hult Center

• Eugene Symphony Guild - Presenter
• James Paul - Conductor
• Jennifer Frautschi - Violin

FREE PRE-CONCERT LECTURE

Eugene Symphony conductor James Paul and violinist Jennifer Frautschi lead a discussion about the symphony's September Pictures at an Exhibition performance.  Come join us for an hour of historical insights and musical examples of pieces on September's performance.  Presented by the Eugene Symphony Guild.

Eugene Symphony Chorus Auditions

The Studio, Hult Center

EUGENE SYMPHONY CHORUS AUDITIONS

The Eugene Symphony is pleased to announce auditions for the Eugene Symphony Chorus. Those chosen for a position in the chorus will perform on a rare all-Beethoven choral program on December 2, 2010 with the Eugene Symphony.

Auditions will be held September 22, 2010 beginning at 6:30 p.m. in The Studio, which is located on the lower level of the Hult Center for the Performing Arts. Participants are expected to prepare a short song or aria, those auditioning may also be asked to vocalize and/or sight read. Participants should bring the accompaniment score to their selected short song or aria with them to the audition; an accompanist will be provided.

Résumés highlighting performance experience must be submitted to Eugene Symphony Operations and Education Director Chris Collins no later than September 17, 2010. Auditions are by appointment only.

Please send resumes via e-mail to: chris.collins@eugenesymphony.org

Pictures at an Exhibition

Silva Hall, Hult Center

• James Paul - Conductor
• Jennfer Frautschi - Violin

• Bernstein - Three Dance Episodes from "On The Town"
• Lalo - Symphonie Espagnole
• Mussorgsky/Ravel - Pictures at an Exhibition

Peter and the Wolf Educational Elementary School Concert 1 of 3

Silva Concert Hall, Hult Center

• Danail Rachev - Conductor

• Weber - Invitation to the Dance
• Prokofiev - Peter and the Wolf

Peter and the Wolf

The Eugene Symphony’s 2010-2011 Elementary School Youth Concerts will feature a performance of Sergei Prokofiev’s beloved Peter and the Wolf. Peter and the Wolf is the story of a young boy who ventures out into the meadow, against his grandfather’s orders, to catch a wolf. The wolf is also being chased by the village’s best hunters. With the help of his animal friends, Peter catches the wolf using only a rope lasso. The brave Peter, accompanied by the hunters and his animal friends, becomes the hero of his village. This concert will introduce students to the concept of a leitmotif, which is a recurring musical theme, associated with a particular person, place, or idea. In Peter and the Wolf, particular instruments represent the various characters in the story. Most notably, the string section represents Peter, the french horn section represents the wolf, and the oboe represents the duck. Through this piece, students will learn about characteristics of the different instruments of the orchestra. The concert will feature instrument demonstrations before the performance of Peter and the Wolf in order to introduce students to the various instruments of the orchestra. This concert will be narrated by William Hulings.

This concert is open to K-6 students and teachers.  For registration information, please call 541-687-9487 ext. 114.

Piano Master Class with Jon Kimura Parker

The Studio, Hult Center

• Jon Kimura Parker - Piano

FREE MASTER CLASS

Eugene Symphony guest artist, Jon Kimura Parker, will conduct a free master class Tuesday, October 19 at 4:00 p.m. in The Studio of the Hult Center. Parker, who is appearing with the Eugene Symphony in a performance of Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1, will coach coach three Eugene-area students who will each perform prepared solo pieces. Part of the Laura Avery Visiting Masters program.

Peter and the Wolf Educational Elementary School Concert 3 of 3

Silva Concert Hall, Hult Center

• Danail Rachev - Conductor

• Weber - Invitation to the Dance
• Prokofiev - Peter and the Wolf

Peter and the Wolf

The Eugene Symphony’s 2010-2011 Elementary School Youth Concerts will feature a performance of Sergei Prokofiev’s beloved Peter and the Wolf. Peter and the Wolf is the story of a young boy who ventures out into the meadow, against his grandfather’s orders, to catch a wolf. The wolf is also being chased by the village’s best hunters. With the help of his animal friends, Peter catches the wolf using only a rope lasso. The brave Peter, accompanied by the hunters and his animal friends, becomes the hero of his village. This concert will introduce students to the concept of a leitmotif, which is a recurring musical theme, associated with a particular person, place, or idea. In Peter and the Wolf, particular instruments represent the various characters in the story. Most notably, the string section represents Peter, the french horn section represents the wolf, and the oboe represents the duck. Through this piece, students will learn about characteristics of the different instruments of the orchestra. The concert will feature instrument demonstrations before the performance of Peter and the Wolf in order to introduce students to the various instruments of the orchestra. This concert will be narrated by William Hulings.

This concert is open to K-6 students and teachers.  For registration information, please call 541-687-9487 ext. 114.

FREE Pre-Concert Lecture with Danail Rachev and Jon Kimura Parker

The Studio, Hult Center

• Danail Rachev - conductor
• Jon Kimura Parker - piano

FREE PRE-CONCERT LECTURE

Eugene Symphony Music Director and Conductor Danail Rachev and pianist Jon Kimura Parker lead a discussion about the symphony's October Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto performance. Come join us for an hour of historical insights and musical examples of pieces on October's performance.

Presented by The Eugene Symphony Guild.

Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto

Silva Hall, Hult Center

• Danail Rachev - Conductor
• Jon Kimura Parker - Piano

• Borodin - In the Steppes of Central Asia
• Tchaikovsky - Piano Concerto No. 1
• Stravinsky - Petrushka

Pianist Jon Kimura Parker joins the Eugene Symphony in a performance of Tchaikovsky’s dazzling Piano Concerto— the perfect marriage of dramatic bravura and tender romanticism. This concert concludes with the telling of a musical story—a magical puppet who comes to life— in Stravinsky’s imaginative Petrushka.

Violin Master Class with Colin Jacobsen

The Studio, Hult Center

• Colin Jacobsen - Violin

FREE MASTER CLASS

Eugene Symphony guest artist, Colin Jacobsen, will conduct a free master class Monday, November 15 at 4:00 p.m. in The Studio of the Hult Center. Jacobsen, who is appearing with the Eugene Symphony in a performance of Bernstein's Serenade, will coach coach three Eugene-area students who will each perform prepared solo pieces. Part of the Laura Avery Visiting Masters program.

Open Reading of Mahler Symphony No. 9 with Marin Alsop

Silva Concert Hall, Hult Center

• Marin Alsop - Conductor

Open Reading of Mahler Symphony No. 9 with Marin Alsop

Eugene Symphony conductor laureate Marin Alsop will lead an open rehearsal of Mahler Symphony No. 9 on Tuesday, November 16 beginning at 3:30 p.m.  in Silva Concert Hall at the Hult Center for the performing arts. This special event will feature a side-by-side reading of Mahler's last-completed symphony with the University of Oregon's Symphony Orchestra. 

This event is free and open to the public; however ticket vouchers are required. As a benefit to friends of the symphony, priority passes will be mailed to donors and subscribers by November 10. Members of the general public who are interested in attending may pick up passes at the Eugene Symphony offices beginning on November 5. The Eugene Symphony offices are located at 115 West 8th Avenue in downtown Eugene. Limited quantities are available.

Made possible through generous funding from: Nils & Jewel Hult Endowment – Arts Foundation of Western Oregon Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation
And Boekelheide Grant

Free Pre-Concert Lecture with Marin Alsop and violinist Colin Jacobsen

The Studio, Hult Center

• Eugene Symphony Guild - Presenter
• Marin Alsop - Conductor
• Colin Jacobsen - Violin

FREE PRE-CONCERT LECTURE

Eugene Symphony Conductor Laureate Marin Alsop and violinist Colin Jacobsen lead a discussion about the symphony's November Marin Alsop Returns performance.  Come join us for an hour of historical insights and musical examples of pieces on November's performance.  Presented by the Eugene Symphony Guild.

Marin Alsop Returns

Silva Hall, Hult Center

• Marin Alsop - Conductor Laureate
• Colin Jacobsen - Violin

• Tchaikovsky - Romeo and Juliet Overture-Fantasy
• Bernstein - Serenade
• Brahms - Symphony No. 2

Welcome renowned conductor Marin Alsop as she returns to Silva stage. This program explores the themes of love from the tragedy in Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet to love’s true nature in Bernstein’s Serenade, inspired by Plato’s “Symposium.” Alsop will shine conducting Brahms’s romantic Second Symphony.

Free Pre-Concert Lecture with Danail Rachev

The Studio, Hult Center

• Eugene Symphony Guild - Presenter
• Danail Rachev - Conductor
• Louise Toppin - Soprano

FREE PRE-CONCERT LECTURE

Eugene Symphony Music Director Danail Rachev and the vocal soloists from Beethoven's Ninth Symphony lead a discussion about the symphony's December Beethoven's Ninth Symphony performance.  Come join us for an hour of historical insights and musical examples of pieces on December's performance.  Presented by the Eugene Symphony Guild.

Vocal Master Class with Beethoven Ninth Symphony Soloists

The Studio, Hult Center

• Louise Toppin - Soprano
• Audrey Babcock - Mezzo-Soprano
• Scott Piper - Tenor
• Timothy Mix - Baritone

FREE MASTER CLASS

Eugene Symphony guest artists Louise Toppin, Audrey Babcock, Scott Piper, and Timothy Mix, will conduct a free master class Wednesday, December 1 at 4:00 p.m. in The Studio of the Hult Center. These soloists, who are appearing with the Eugene Symphony in a performance of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, will coach Eugene-area students who will perform prepared solo and vocal ensemble pieces. Part of the Laura Avery Visiting Masters program.

Beethoven's Ninth Symphony

Silva Hall, Hult Center

• Danail Rachev - Conductor
• Sharon Paul - Director
• Louise Toppin - Soprano
• Audrey Babcock - Mezzo-soprano
• Scott Piper - Tenor
• Timothy Mix - Baritone

• Beethoven - Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage
• Beethoven - Elegaic Song
• Beethoven - Symphony No. 9

Don’t miss your chance to experience the most beloved work of our time, Beethoven’s monumental Ninth Symphony. His most famous work contains all the best of Beethoven, from grandioso themes and soaring melodies to brilliant virtuosity and vivacious rhythms. With more than 200 musicians on stage this is one concert you won’t want to miss.

Eugene Symphony Guild's Christmas Tour

Visit Five Eugene Bed & Breakfasts

2010 CHRISTMAS TOUR

~ Enjoy the Eugene Symphony Guild's 26th Christmas Walk ~
Tour five beautifully decorated Eugene B&B's.
Visit our own Bake Shoppe, our Guild Boutique and listen to live seasonal music. Drawing and show by artist Victoria Ryan.

Saturday, December 4th, 10 am – 5 pm ~ Sunday, December 5th, 11 am – 4 pm
Augusta House ~ 2585 Bowmont Dr.
C’est la Vie ~ 1006 Taylor St.
River Walk Inn ~ 250 N. Adams St.
Oval Door ~ 988 Lawrence St. at 10th
Secret Garden ~ 1910 University St.

Tickets: $12 in advance or $15 Day of Event
Tickets are available at Hirons, Shamrock Flowers and Gifts, Down to Earth and other fine retail stores. For more information call 541-683-4220 or visit us at www.eugenesymphonyguild.org.

Symphony Guild Christmas Tour

Visit Five Eugene Bed & Breakfasts

2010 CHRISTMAS TOUR

~ Enjoy the Eugene Symphony Guild's 26th Christmas Walk ~
Tour five beautifully decorated Eugene B&B's.
Visit our own Bake Shoppe, our Guild Boutique and listen to live seasonal music. Drawing and show by artist Victoria Ryan.

Saturday, December 4th, 10 am – 5 pm ~ Sunday, December 5th, 11 am – 4 pm
Augusta House ~ 2585 Bowmont Dr.
C’est la Vie ~ 1006 Taylor St.
River Walk Inn ~ 250 N. Adams St.
Oval Door ~ 988 Lawrence St. at 10th
Secret Garden ~ 1910 University St.

Tickets: $12 in advance or $15 Day of Event

Tickets are available at Hirons, Shamrock Flowers and Gifts, Down to Earth and other fine retail stores. For more information call 541-683-4220 or visit us at www.eugenesymphonyguild.org.

The Chambers Family Foundation Yuletide Celebration

Silva Hall, Hult Center

• Robert Hanson - Guest Conductor
• Mrs. Santa - Host
• The Yuletide Singers - Chorus

• The Tap-Dancing Santas - Santa Dance
• Runyan's - A Christmas Carol
• A Gospel Version of - O Holy Night

Tickets: $42, $29, $18 Youth $12
Group discounts available for parties of 10 or more.

Eugene’s biggest holiday family show, the Chambers Family Foundation Yuletide Celebration returns to the Hult Center for two performances only. Don’t miss the Eugene Symphony’s heart-warming holiday extravaganza packed with your favorite holiday songs, Broadway style acts, an 80-piece orchestra and the Xylophone Rock.

Join the Eugene Symphony for an evening packed with the spirit of Christmas. The Chambers Family Foundation Yuletide Celebration features A Christmas Carol, a gospel version of O Holy Night and the return of the Tap-Dancing Santas. This is a one-of-a kind holiday tradition perfect for all ages.

Make this a holiday tradition with your family—order your seats today!

Check out our Yuletide Videos here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLDMpp3pqls

The Chambers Family Foundation Yuletide Celebration Sunday

Silva Hall, Hult Center

• Robert Hanson - Guest Conductor
• Mrs. Santa - Host
• The Yuletide Singers - Chorus
• Mrs. Santa - Host
• The Yuletide Singers - Chorus
• Mrs. Santa - Host
• The Yuletide Singers - Chorus

• Tap-Dancing Santas - Santa Dance
• Tap-Dancing Santas - Santa Dance
• Tap-Dancing Santas - Santa Dance
• Runyan's - A Christmas Carol
• A Gospel Version of - O Holy Night

Tickets: $42, $29, $18 Youth $12
Group discounts available for parties of 10 or more.

Eugene’s biggest holiday family show, the Chambers Family Foundation Yuletide Celebration returns to the Hult Center for two performances only. Don’t miss the Eugene Symphony’s heart-warming holiday extravaganza packed with your favorite holiday songs, Broadway style acts, an 80-piece orchestra and the Xylophone Rock.

Join the Eugene Symphony for an evening packed with the spirit of Christmas. The Chambers Family Foundation Yuletide Celebration features A Christmas Carol, a gospel version of O Holy Night and the return of the Tap-Dancing Santas. This is a one-of-a kind holiday tradition perfect for all ages.

Make this a holiday tradition with your family—order your seats today!

MASTER CLASS CANCELED DUE TO FLIGHT DELAYS

The Studio, Hult Center

• Alisa Weilerstein - Cello

MASTER CLASS-CANCELED

The Eugene Symphony regrets to announce that the previously scheduled master class with Eugene Symphony guest artist Alisa Weilerstein has been canceled due to flight delays and weather conditions.

Free Pre-Concert Lecture with Danail Rachev and cellist Alisa Weilerstein

The Studio, Hult Center

• Eugene Symphony Guild - Presenter
• Danail Rachev - Conductor
• Alisa Weilerstein - Cello

FREE PRE-CONCERT LECTURE

Eugene Symphony Music Director Danail Rachev and cellist Alisa Weilerstein lead a discussion about the symphony's January Dvorak's Cello Concerto performance.  Come join us for an hour of historical insights and musical examples of pieces on January's performance.  Presented by the Eugene Symphony Guild.

Dvorák’s Cello Concerto

Silva Hall, Hult Center

• Danail Rachev - Conductor
• Alisa Weilerstein - Cello

• Barber - Medea's Meditation and Dance of Vengance
• Schumann - Symphony No. 3, "Rhenish"
• Dvorák - Cello Concerto

The drama and passion of Dvorák’s cherished Cello Concerto served in stark contrast to Schumann’s rustic Rhenish Symphony. Back by popular demand, cello superstar Alisa Weilerstein joins the Eugene Symphony for a passionate performance which will bring you to your feet.

2011-12 Season Preview

Composers Hall, Hilton Eugene & Conference Center

• Danail Rachev - Music Director & Conductor

The Eugene Symphony and music director, Danail Rachev, will announce program highlights of the 2011-12 concert season to subscribers, musicians and press at a private event to be held in the Composers Hall of the Hilton Eugene & Conference Center on Tuesday, January 25, 2011, at 5:30 p.m.

A reception with maestro Rachev follows the much-anticipated annual season announcement.

Subscriptions for the 2011-12 Symphony season will be available for purchase starting February 18, 2011.

An Evening with Itzhak Perlman

Silva Hall, Hult Center

• Danail Rachev - Conductor
• Itzhak Perlman - Violin

• Beethoven - Symphony No. 1
• Strauss - Emperor Waltz
• Mendelssohn - Violin Concerto

After his first sold-out Eugene Symphony appearance, legendary violinist Itzhak Perlman returns to Silva Concert Hall honoring the Eugene Symphony’s 45th anniversary season. Join us for this unforgettable gala evening that’s sure to sell out quickly.

Gala Dinner and Auction

Hilton Eugene & Conference Center

The Eugene Symphony celebrates its 45th Anniversary on Saturday, January 29 with an evening of fabulous music and festivities. Following a performance with legendary violinist, Itzhak Perlman, festivities continue at The Hilton Eugene, where gala attendees can enjoy dinner and the opportunity to meet Itzhak Perlman. Proceeds from the Gala Dinner and Auction benefit more than 12,000 students, adults and teachers served by Eugene Symphony's youth education programs, including the youth and family concerts and the symphony's annual free outdoor summer concert.

Please contact us at 541-687-9487 ext. 109 for more information.

Free Pre-Concert Lecture with Mei-Ann Chen and pianists Dean Kramer and Claire Wachter

The Studio, Hult Center

• Eugene Symphony Guild - Presenter
• Mei-Ann Chen - Conductor
• Dean Kramer - Piano

FREE PRE-CONCERT LECTURE

Eugene Symphony guest conductor Mei-Ann Chen and pianists Dean Kramer and Claire Wachter lead a discussion about the symphony's February Scheherazade performance.  Come join us for an hour of historical insights and musical examples of pieces on February's performance.  Presented by the Eugene Symphony Guild.

Piano Master Class with Dean Kramer and Claire Wachter

The Studio, Hult Center

• Dean Kramer - Piano
• Claire Wachter - Piano

FREE MASTER CLASS

Eugene Symphony guest artists, Dean Kramer and Claire Wachter, will conduct a free master class Wednesday, February 16 at 4:00 p.m. in The Studio of the Hult Center. Kramer and Wachter, who are appearing with the Eugene Symphony in a performance of Poulenc's Concerto for Two Pianos, will coach Eugene-area students who will perform prepared piano duo pieces. Part of the Laura Avery Visiting Masters program.

Eugene Concert Choir and Eugene Symphony Partner to present Mozart's Grand Mass

Silva Hall, Hult Center

Mozart's C Minor Mass is on of his most ambitious and elaborate choral masterpiece. Majestic choruses, lyrical arias, chromaticism and counterpoint create a sublime synthesis of the sacred and the theatrical. Composed in honor of his wife Constanze, and planned on a scale comparable to that of Bach’s Mass in B Minor, the Grand Mass is the single most elaborate, complex and difficult of all the Mozart vocal works.  The Eugene Symphony and Eugene Concert Choir will be led by Eugene Concert Choir artistic director and conductor, Diane Retallack. Soloists include soprano Elizabeth Racheva, mezzo-soprano Margaret Lattimore, tenor Jonathan Blalock, and bass-baritone Neil Wilson.

Free Pre-Concert Lecture with Danail Rachev and violinist Sarah Chang

The Studio, Hult Center

• Eugene Symphony Guild - Presenter
• Danail Rachev - Conductor
• Sarah Chang - Violin

FREE PRE-CONCERT LECTURE

Eugene Symphony Music Director Danail Rachev and violinist Sarah Chang lead a discussion about the symphony's March Sarah Chang Plays Brahms performance.  Come join us for an hour of historical insights and musical examples of pieces on March's performance.  Presented by the Eugene Symphony Guild.

A Conversation with Sarah Chang

The Studio, Hult Center

Please join us for a moderated question and answer session with Eugene Symphony guest artist Sarah Chang. This educational opportunity is presented in conjunction with Sarah Chang's performance with the Eugene Symphony on Thursday, March 17, 2011.

Free and open to the public.

Flute Master Class with Kristen Halay

The Studio, Hult Center

• Kristen Halay - Flute

FREE MASTER CLASS

Eugene Symphony principal flautist, Kristen Halay, will conduct a free master class Tuesday, April 12 at 4:00 p.m. in The Studio of the Hult Center. Halay, who is appearing with the Eugene Symphony in a performance of Harbison's Flute Concerto, will coach coach three Eugene-area students who will each perform prepared solo pieces. Part of the Laura Avery Visiting Masters program.

FREE PRE-CONCERT LECTURE

The Studio, Hult Center

• Eugene Symphony Guild - Presenter
• Danail Rachev - Conductor

FREE PRE-CONCERT LECTURE

A pre-concert discussion will be led by conductor Danail Rachev and Eugene Symphony principal flute, Kristen Halay. Sponsored by the Eugene Symphony Guild.

FREE MASTER CLASS

The Studio, Hult Center

FREE MASTER CLASS

Robert Kyr, chair of the University of Oregon composition department, will critique the performances of UO student compositions, as well as moderate audience feedback. Part of the Laura Avery Visiting Masters program.

Pre-Concert Event

Silva Concert Hall

Pre-Concert Event

Robert Ponto, associate professor of conducting and director of bands at the University of Oregon, will discuss the two Harbison compositions featured in a pre-concert performance by the UO percussion and wind ensembles.

Tchaikovsky's Winter Dreams

Silva Hall, Hult Center

• Danail Rachev - Conductor
• John Harbison - Composer-In-Residence
• Kristen Halay - Flute

• Harbison - The Most Often Used Chords
• Harbison - Flute Concerto
• Tchaikovsky - Symphony No. 1, "Winter Dreams"

Now in its eighth season, the Eugene Symphony’s American Encounters program brings distinguished composer John Harbison to Eugene for a week-long residency culminating in a performance of his two most popular works. Principal flautist Kristen Halay shines in Harbison’s Flute Concerto. Tchaikovsky’s Winter Dreams rounds out this engaging performance.

Free pre-concert lecture with Danail Rachev

The Studio, Hult Center

The Eugene Symphony Guild presents a free, pre-concert lecture with conductor Danail Rachev in The Studio of the Hult Center on Wednesday, May 18 at noon.  Repertoire from the symphony's May 19 performance of Mozart's Symphony No. 40 will be discussed.  Sponsored by the Eugene Symphony Guild.

Concertmaster to Present Free Pre-Concert Performance

The Studio, Hult Center

Eugene Symphony concertmaster, Kathryn Lucktenberg, will present a free pre-concert performance of Mozart's Sonata for Violin and Piano in E Minor on Thursday, May 19 at 7:15 p.m. in The Studio of the Hult Center.  The May 19 symphonic performance will mark Lucktenberg's final concert as concert master of the Eugene Symphony.  Patrons are encouraged to attend this free performance prior to the Eugene Symphony's concert that evening.

Mozart's 40th Symphony

Silva Hall, Hult Center

• Danail Rachev - Conductor

• Mozart - Symphony No. 40
• Liszt - Orpheus
• Strauss - Death and Transfiguration

The Eugene Symphony’s 45th season concludes with an evening of powerful, luminous and dramatic music that’s sure to sweep you out of your seat. Don’t miss the Eugene Symphony’s premier performance of Mozart’s regal 40th Symphony.

Eugene Symphony in the Park

Cuthbert Amphitheater

• Verdi - Overture to Nabucco
• Verdi - Libiamo from La Traviata
• Grieg - Morning and In the Hall of the Mountain King from Peer Gynt
• Puccini - Nessun Dorma
• Sousa - Washington Post March
• Porter - Begin the Beguine
• Gershwin - It Ain't Necessarily So from Porgy and Bess
• Bernstein - Somewhere, Tonight, and Mambo from West Side Story
• Tchaikovsky - 1812 Overture

Although he introduced Strauss’ Thunder and Lightning Polka with a wary glance skywards, conductor Danail Rachev led the orchestra in a delightful evening of audience favorites performed at the Eugene Symphony in the Park concert held last Saturday at the Cuthbert Amphitheater.  

 Despite the forecast, the free concert was attended by over 2,500 patrons. The threat of rain meant more tickets than expected were turned in at the Cuthbert box office and thus available for patrons who had been previously unable to secure tickets to the sold-out concert.

 Soprano Elizabeth Norman and tenor Jeffrey Halili sung crowd-pleasing performances of everything from Bernstein and Gershwin show tunes to Verdi and Puccini arias, but musical fireworks exploded with the orchestra’s performance of Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture, complete with cannon firings and the tolling of church bells.  The Star-Spangled Banner kicked off the evening’s program which was preceded by a Eugene Symphonic Band performance led by Dr. Burnette Dillon.

 Eugene Symphony in the Park was generously sponsored by PacificSource Health Plans and was presented in partnership with Kesey Enterprises, Double Tee Productions, and the City of Eugene.

Opening Night with Andre Watts

Silva Hall, Hult Center

• Danail Rachev - Music Director and Conductor
• Andre Watts - Piano

• Rachmaninov - Piano Concerto No.2 in C Minor, Op.18
• Ravel - Alborada del Gracioso
• Respighi - Pines of Rome

Celebrate opening night with world-famous pianist Andre Watts as he performs Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No. 2, a dazzling work that showcases what critics have described as Watts' "big sound, big technique and natural musicality." The concerto will be complemented by Ravel's fiery Alborada del Gracioso and Respighi's majestic Pines of Rome.

Ask a Musician and Instrument Petting Zoo

The Studio, Hult Center

An "Ask A Musician and Instrument Petting Zoo" event will be held in The Studio of the Hult Center one hour prior to the Eugene Symphony concert Pomp & Circumstance. Patrons will have an opportunity to touch and play orchestral instruments as well as talk with Eugene Symphony musicians about their instruments, playing in the symphony, and their lives as professional musicians.
Britten's Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, included in the evening's concert program, features solos in all of the various instruments of the orchestra. Petting Zoo instruments generously provided by Pacific Winds Music.  For more information about Pacific Winds, please visit http://pacificwindsmusic.com/

Pomp & Circumstance

Silva Hall, Hult Center

• Andrew Sewell - Guest Conductor

• Elgar - Pomp & Circumstance no. 1
• Britten - Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra
• Mendelssohn - Calm Sea & Prosperous Voyage
• Haydn - Symphony No. 104, London

Welcome Andrew Sewell, Music Director for the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra, as our guest conductor during an evening that evokes the spirit of England. From Britten’s playful primer, to the regal majesty of Elgar’s Pomp & Circumstance, to Haydn’s boisterous London Symphony, enjoy musical inflections from across the pond.

The Recipe for Music

Silva Concert Hall - Hult Center for the Performing Arts

Youth Concert

A French chef pays a visit to the Hult Center and joins the Eugene Symphony in exploring the three essential ingredients of music: melody, harmony and rhythm in this fun and interactive elementary school youth concert.

Features the music of Bach, Gershwin, Mahler, Mozart and more. Register today - call 541.687.9487 Ext. 102. You can also register online at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/esayouth A fee of $5.00 is requested for each student and adult attending. No one will be denied access due to inability to pay.

The Recipe for Music

Silva Concert Hall - Hult Center for the Performing Arts

Youth Concert

A French chef pays a visit to the Hult Center and joins the Eugene Symphony in exploring the three essential ingredients of music: melody, harmony and rhythm in this fun and interactive elementary school youth concert.

Features the music of Bach, Gershwin, Mahler, Mozart and more. Narrated by William Hulings. Register today - call (541) 687-9487 Ext. 102. You can also register online at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/esayouth A fee of $5.00 is requested for each student and adult attending. No one will be denied access because of inability to pay.

The Recipe for Music

Silva Concert Hall - Hult Center for the Performing Arts

Youth Concert

A French chef pays a visit to the Hult Center and joins the Eugene Symphony in exploring the three essential ingredients of music: melody, harmony and rhythm in this fun and interactive elementary school youth concert.

Features the music of Bach, Gershwin, Mahler, Mozart and more. Narrated by William Hulings. Register today - call 541.687.9487 Ext. 102. You can also register online at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/esayouth A fee of $5.00 is requested for each student and adult attending. No one will be denied access due to inability to pay.

Eugene Symphony Guild Concert Preview

The Studio - Hult Center for the Performing Arts

FREE: Lecture with Danail Rachev & Joyce Yang

Music Director Danail Rachev and guest pianist Joyce Yang, discuss Rachmaninov’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini and Shostakovich’s Leningrad Symphony.

Shostakovich String Quartet No. 8 in C Minor

Soreng Theater – Hult Center for the Performing Arts

FREE: Pre-Concert Performance 

Matthew Fuller, violin | Sasha Chandler, violin
Kathryn Lucktenberg, viola | Diana Rosenblum, cello

Shostakovich’s String Quartet No. 8 in C Minor was written over the course of three days in 1960 as a distraction from a project to write a film score about the Dresden fire bombings of WWII. Vivid, dramatic, mesmerizing and devastating, this work embodies the lifetime of Shostakovich’s music.

Rachmaninov's Rhapsody

Silva Hall, Hult Center

• Danail Rachev - Conductor
• Joyce Yang - Piano

• Rachmaninov - Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini
• Shostakovich - Symphony No. 7, Leningrad

Join us for Rachmaninov’s Rhapsody, flawlessly performed by Van-Cliburn medalist Joyce Yang. The evening concludes with a groundbreaking work of enormous scope, Dmitri Shostakovich’s Seventh Symphony, whose historic overtones recall the siege of Leningrad.

The Eternal Struggle

The Studio – Hult Center for the Performing Arts

FREE: Lecture by Photochoreographer, James Westwater

During his 30 year career, photochoreographer Dr. James Westwater has performed with over 150 orchestras across North America and abroad. During his lecture, Westwater will discuss the research and artistic process that culminated in his work, The Eternal Struggle, presented in conjunction with the Eugene Symphony’s performance of Copland’s A Lincoln Portrait.

The Voice of a Generation: Reception & Lecture with Tom Brokaw

Soreng Theater, Hult Center for the Performing Arts

• Tom Brokaw - Narrator

Join Tom Brokaw at an intimate pre-concert reception at 5pm before attending his lecture, The Voice of a Generation, in the Hult center's Soreng Theater at 6pm as he entertains, enlightens and informs audiences with his experiences and observations, providing an unparalleled world-view and renewed understanding of the global village.

Tickets to the private reception and lecture with Tom Brokaw and priority seating to the lecture are $95. General admission tickets to the lecture are $38*

The Voice of a Generation: Reception & Lecture with Tom Brokaw

Soreng Theater - Hult Center for the Performing Arts

Reception and Lecture with Tom Brokaw

Join Tom Brokaw at an intimate pre-concert reception at 5pm before attending his lecture, The Voice of a Generation, in the Hult center's Soreng Theater at 6pm as he entertains, enlightens and informs audiences with his experiences and observations, providing an unparalleled world-view and renewed understanding of the global village.

Tickets to the private reception and lecture with Tom Brokaw and priority seating to the lecture are $95. General admission tickets to the lecture are $38.

A Lincoln Portrait

Silva Hall, Hult Center

• Danail Rachev - Conductor
• Tom Brokaw - Narrator
• James Westwater - Photochoreographer
• Sharon Paul - Eugene Symphony Chorus Director
• Mia Hall Savage - Pacific Youth Choir Artistic Director

• Schuman - New England Triptych
• Copland - Lincoln Portrait
• Adams - On the Transmigration of Souls
• Copland - Promise of Living from The Tender Land

Tom Brokaw, an iconic figure in broadcast journalism, joins the Eugene Symphony for an unforgettable commemoration of two critical events that shaped the American landscape—the attacks of September 11, and the beginning of the American Civil War. In an astounding program narrated by Brokaw, audiences will be transformed by Copland’s Lincoln Portrait, illustrated with hundreds of compelling images assembled by photo-choreographer James Westwater. A deeply affecting work, John Adams’ Pulitzer Prize-winning piece, On the Transmigration of Souls, offers a moving aural interpretation of our nation’s collective wound following the aftermath of September 11, 2001. Don’t miss an extraordinary evening of music and reflection!

Chamber Music Master Class with Beethoven Trio

The Studio, Hult Center

FREE MASTER CLASS

• Inon Barnatan - Piano
• Chee-Yun - Violin
• Joshua Roman - Cello

Eugene Symphony guest artists Inon Barnatan, Chee-Yun, and Joshua Roman will conduct a free master class Tuesday, November 29 at 4:00 p.m. in The Studio of the Hult Center. The artists, who are appearing with the Eugene Symphony in a performance of Beethoven's electrifying Triple Concerto, will coach Eugene-area chamber music ensembles who will perform prepared pieces. Part of the Laura Avery Visiting Masters program. 

Guild Concert Preview

The Studio, Hult Center for the Performing Arts

FREE: Lecture with Danail Rachev, Inon Barnatan, Chee-Yun and Joshua Roman

Join us in The Studio of the Hult Center while Eugene Symphony music director Danail Rachev; pianist, Inon Barnatan; violinist, Chee-Yun; and cellist, Joshua Roman discuss works of Beethoven including the Triple Concerto and Eroica Symphony.

Inon Barnatan Benefit Recital

Silva Concert Hall, Hult Center for the Performing Arts

Join pianist Inon Barnatan on the stage of the Silva Concert Hall as he performs a benefit recital featuring works by Debussy, Schubert and Ravel. Proceeds benefit the Eugene Symphony’s education and community engagement programs.

Tickets to the reception and performance are $100 and are available at 541-687-9487 Ext. 109

Free Pre-Concert Performance: Beethoven Violin Sonata

The Studio, Hult Center for the Performing Arts

• Sophie Therrell - Violin
• Camilla Carter - Piano

• Beethoven - Violin Sonata No. 5 in F Major, Spring

Eugene Symphony violinist, Sophie Therrell, and pianist Camilla Carter will present a free pre-concert performance of Beethoven's Violin Sonata No. 5 in F Major, Spring, on Thursday, December 1 at 7:00 p.m. in The Studio of the Hult Center.  Patrons are encouraged to attend this free performance prior to the Eugene Symphony's concert that evening.

Beethoven Triple Concerto

Silva Hall, Hult Center

• Danail Rachev - Music Director and Conductor
• Inon Barnatan - Piano
• Chee-Yun - Violin
• Joshua Roman - Cello

• Verdi - Overture to La Forza del Destino
• Beethoven - Triple Concerto
• Beethoven - Symphony No. 3, Eroica

Marvel at Inon Barnatan and Chee-Yun who return to the Silva Stage with cellist Joshua Roman to perform Beethoven’s electrifying Triple Concerto. The orchestra will delight audiences with its heroic performance of Beethoven’s beloved Eroica Symphony.

Eugene Symphony Guild's Christmas Walk

Various Homes

Come and Enjoy this Eugene Holiday Tradition!

Take a self-guided tour through of these beautifully decorated homes:

The Lamb Home - 3962 Mirror Pond Way

The Whipple Home - 3993 Mirror Pond Way

The Bourdage Home - 2053 Creekside Way

Visit our delightful Sweet Shoppe, enter to win great drawing prizes, and listen to live seasonal music performed by local musicians througout the day!

Featured decorators: Hirons, Eugene's Flower Home, Pottery Barn, Passionflower, Shamrock Flowers & Gifts, McKenzie Honey Farm, Emily Papazian.

Tickets $12 in advance, or $15 day of event. Tickets available at: Hirons, Shamrock Flowers & Gifts, Eugene's Flower Home, Passionflower, the Eugene Symphony office, and other fine retail establishments. Tickets are also available at all tour homes on the day of the event.  

For more information, call Kaye at 541-683-4220, or visit www.eugenesymphonyguild.org.

Eugene Symphony Guild's Christmas Walk

Various Homes

Come and Enjoy this Eugene Holiday Tradition!

Take a self-guided tour through these beautifully decorated homes:

The Lamb Home - 3962 Mirror Pond Way

The Whipple Home - 3993 Mirror Pond Way

The Bourdage Home - 2053 Creekside Way

Visit our delightful Sweet Shoppe, enter to win great drawing prizes, and listen to seasonal music performed by local musicians througout the day!

Featured decorators: Hirons, Eugene's Flower Home, Pottery Barn, Passionflower, Shamrock Flowers & Gifts, McKenzie Honey Farm, Emily Papazian.

Tickets $12 in advance, or $15 day of event. Tickets available at: Hirons, Shamrock Flowers & Gifts, Eugene's Flower Home, Passionflower, the Eugene Symphony office, and other fine retail establishments. Tickets are also available at all tour homes on the day of the event.  

For more information, call Kaye at 541-683-4220, or visit www.eugenesymphonyguild.org.

Violin Master Class with Lindsay Deutsch

The Studio, Hult Center for the Performing Arts

• Lindsay Deutsch - Violin

Free Violin Master Class

Eugene Symphony guest artist, Lindsay Deutsch, will conduct a free master class Tuesday, January 17 at 4:00 p.m. in The Studio of the Hult Center. Deutsch, who is appearing with the Eugene Symphony in a performance of Piazzolla's Four Seasons of Buenos Aires, will coach coach three Eugene-area students who will each perform prepared solo pieces. Part of the Laura Avery Visiting Masters program.

Sound Perspectives: Try the Tango

The Studio, Hult Center for the Performing Arts

• Marisela Rizik - Presenter

In conjunction with its Eugene Symphony’s January 19 performance, The Eugene Symphony we will offer a tango dance course as part of the Sound Perspectives Series prior to the Piazzolla’s Four Seasons concert on January 19th. The course will be held in The Studio at the Hult Center for the Performing Arts at 7 p.m., instructed by local author, filmmaker, scriptwriter, and dance teacher, Marisela Rizik. The January 19 concert features Piazzolla’s Four Seasons of Buenos Aires, Marquez’s Danzon No. 2, and Ginastera’s Four Dances from Estancia, all of which highlights dances from the Latin region. Arrive early as space is limited.

Piazzolla's Four Seasons

Silva Hall, Hult Center

• Andrés Franco - Guest Conductor
• Lindsay Deutsch - Violin

• Marquez - Danzon No. 2
• Mendelssohn - Symphony No. 4, Italian
• Piazzolla - Four Seasons of Buenos Aires
• Ginastera - Estancia Four Dances

Bold color and atmosphere infuse Piazzola’s Four Seasons of Buenos Aires in a symphonic program featuring the fiery flair of Latin culture. Marquez’s Danzon and Mendelssohn’s Italian Symphony ignite passions in an evening of orchestral performances sure to thrill!

Disney In Concert

Silva Hall, Hult Center

Disney in Concert brings timeless music to Disney fans of all ages. Move scores performed by Broadway soloists, images and film clips from the Disney vault, and sing-alongs offer an afternoon of family-friendly fun! Don't miss this program featuring your favorite Disney songs from Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, Pirates of the Caribbean and more.