tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6727015878180590567Wed, 24 Oct 2012 13:31:01 +0000cookingSymphonyKidscontestsproductionNeo-ClassicismeventsrecordingsVT MIDICounterpointCapital CampaignVPRfundraisingSerialismSunday Matinee SeriesExperimentalismaudioAnthony PrinciottiMinimalismmerchandiseImpressionismDaron HagenExpressionismInstant EncoreDennis Bathory-KitszvideoYoung Writers ProjectDavid GunnMade in VermontJaime LaredocomposingFacebookoperaYoProssummer festival tourVermont Music Nowprogram notesannouncementsTroy Petersguest artistsGreen Room Programradioreviewsnew musicMasterworksFord Made in AmericaHolidaylive recordingstech talkraffleSarah HicksDawn Willisspecial offerVSO musiciansSharon RobinsonensemblesBrass QuintetHoliday PopsWe Are All MozartVSO ChorusDon JamisongiveawayconcertscomposersinterviewsDavid LudwigRobert De CormierWaltz NightThe New ComplexityEducationRichard Danielpour>let the blog take you therehttp://vermontsymphonyorchestra.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Vermont Symphony Orchestra)Blogger227125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6727015878180590567.post-743266599325291559Wed, 24 Oct 2012 13:28:00 +00002012-10-24T09:31:01.332-04:00 Keep reading for the program. Get the program notes here. MICHAEL HAYDN Symphony No. 25 SHOSTAKOVICH Sinfonia for String Orchestra DAVID FEURZEIG High Water SCHUBERT Symphony No. 5 http://vermontsymphonyorchestra.blogspot.com/2012/10/stream-or-download-made-in-vermont.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (VSO Rebecca)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6727015878180590567.post-2196274616732288765Fri, 12 Oct 2012 20:20:00 +00002012-10-12T16:23:02.687-04:00The VSO returns to the Flynn Center in Burlington for Masterworks Series Opening Night on Saturday, October 27 at 8 pm. Musically Speaking, our preconcert talks with guest artists, begins at 7 pm. 2012/2013 Masterworks Series 1 Saturday, October 27, 2012, 8:00 pm Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, Burlington Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio Jaime Laredo, conductor and violin http://vermontsymphonyorchestra.blogspot.com/2012/10/program-notes-masterworks-opening-night.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (VSO Rebecca)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6727015878180590567.post-8718037463995590146Fri, 14 Sep 2012 16:21:00 +00002012-09-14T12:22:48.943-04:00 The Vermont Symphony Orchestra’s annual Made in Vermont Music Festival statewide tour is coming to a town near you! Join friends and neighbors for some brilliant music to go along with Vermont’s brilliant fall foliage. The program includes a sparkling work by Haydn’s baby brother Michael; a world premiere by University of Vermont composer David Feurzeig; a darkly appealing piece for string http://vermontsymphonyorchestra.blogspot.com/2012/09/program-notes-made-in-vermont-music.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (VSO Rebecca)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6727015878180590567.post-5947070218182655613Mon, 27 Aug 2012 20:33:00 +00002012-08-27T16:33:50.055-04:00 The Vermont Symphony Orchestra’s annual Made in Vermont Music Festival statewide tour is coming to a town near you! Join friends and neighbors for some brilliant music to go along with Vermont’s brilliant fall foliage. The program includes a sparkling work by Haydn’s baby brother Michael; a world premiere by University of Vermont composer David Feurzeig; a darkly appealing piece for string http://vermontsymphonyorchestra.blogspot.com/2012/08/tickets-on-sale-now-for-2012-made-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (VSO Rebecca)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6727015878180590567.post-4715373591311499393Mon, 11 Jun 2012 14:31:00 +00002012-06-11T10:31:17.964-04:00  Keep reading for the complete schedule. 2012 TD Bank Summer Festival TourBring a picnic dinner and enjoy music and fireworks in beautiful Vermont spaces. Gates open early for picnicking. All concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. The evening includes a spectacular fireworks display. Andrew Massey conducts.FRIDAY, JUNE 29Sugarbush Resort, WarrenVisit the event page SATURDAY, JUNE 30 Jay Peak http://vermontsymphonyorchestra.blogspot.com/2012/06/2012-td-bank-summer-festival-tour-video.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (VSO Rebecca)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6727015878180590567.post-8124737530324478540Mon, 04 Jun 2012 21:50:00 +00002012-06-04T17:51:01.458-04:00Local discount grocer Cheese Traders and Wine Sellers is conducting its annual Garage Sale this week!! The highly-anticipated event features AMAZING deals on wine and cheese. Customer donations, matched by Cheese Traders and Wine Sellers, will benefit the VSO's SymphonyKids Educational Outreach Programs. Stock your fridge and wine cellar and don't forget to throw your change in the donation http://vermontsymphonyorchestra.blogspot.com/2012/06/cheese-traders-and-wine-sellers-garage.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (VSO Rebecca)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6727015878180590567.post-2027843364315952225Mon, 23 Apr 2012 20:47:00 +00002012-04-23T16:54:15.141-04:00 Uncorking Spring was a huge hit this past weekend with about 100 people in attendance! Our Harp & Soul flute and harp duo provided pleasant music for the casual affair. Participants enjoyed seven wines provided by Vermont Wine Merchants and served by Wunder Bar, fourteen incredible cheeses from a variety of Vermont cheese producers, cheesecake from Rhino Foods, truffles from Birnn http://vermontsymphonyorchestra.blogspot.com/2012/04/uncorking-spring-success.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (VSO Rebecca)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6727015878180590567.post-6938404449115727680Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:24:00 +00002012-04-23T15:24:49.382-04:00 Click here to read another excellent review of Triple Doubles, the VSO's most recent professional recording released by Bridge Records. Keep reading for more information on purchasing the compact disc. Visit the VSO Store to purchase a copy of Triple Doubles today. The CD Triple Doubles presents three recent double concertos- works composed for violinist Jaime Laredo and cellist Sharon http://vermontsymphonyorchestra.blogspot.com/2012/04/these-triple-doubles-are-slam-dunk.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (VSO Rebecca)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6727015878180590567.post-6391719293063620760Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:08:00 +00002012-04-18T13:17:33.048-04:00eventsfundraisingStarting to think about your yard? This Saturday is the time to shop for all your gardening needs and support the VSO's educational programs at the same time! Uncorking Spring is a casual evening of music, wine tastings, hors d'oeuvres, raffles, and doorprizes to support the VSO's SymphonyKids Educational Outreach programs. The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. in the Conservatory at Gardener's Supply http://vermontsymphonyorchestra.blogspot.com/2012/04/uncorking-spring-this-weekend.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (VSO Rebecca)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6727015878180590567.post-1739610544246242698Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:39:00 +00002012-04-16T13:48:15.045-04:00eventsfundraisingThe annual Radio Auction, presented by the Radio Vermont Group and hosted by Eric Michaels, is an exciting and interactive on-air event that raises $15,000-$20,000 each year for the VSO. All proceeds support the VSO's musical and educational programs across the state. Visit our website for a list of the fabulous items included in this year's auction. Bidders can listen anywhere in the world http://vermontsymphonyorchestra.blogspot.com/2012/04/15th-annual-radio-auction-this-thursday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (VSO Rebecca)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6727015878180590567.post-3041199118583981828Fri, 13 Apr 2012 19:04:00 +00002012-04-13T15:14:14.771-04:00program notesMasterworksguest artistsconcertsJaime LaredoThe Vermont Symphony completes its 2011/2012 Masterworks series on Saturday, April 28 at the Flynn Center in Burlington. The program begins with a beautiful piece commissioned by a consortium of 35 American orchestras, and inspired by Galileo’s book, Sidereus Nuncius, (Starry Messenger). Another star, pianist Alon Goldstein, is back with us by popular demand. He solos in an evocative work based http://vermontsymphonyorchestra.blogspot.com/2012/04/program-notes-april-28.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (VSO Rebecca)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6727015878180590567.post-2760629434237160380Wed, 28 Mar 2012 16:51:00 +00002012-03-28T12:53:29.366-04:00Masterworkslive recordingsInstant Encoreguest artistsJaime LaredoStream the recording below, or download from Instant Encore.http://vermontsymphonyorchestra.blogspot.com/2012/03/march-10-2012-masterworks-recording-on.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (VSO Rebecca)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6727015878180590567.post-8114051546152986640Thu, 08 Mar 2012 01:22:00 +00002012-03-07T20:24:27.092-05:00recordingsDaron HagenDavid LudwigSarah HicksSharon RobinsonRichard DanielpourJaime Laredohttp://vermontsymphonyorchestra.blogspot.com/2012/03/triple-doubles-cd-on-minnesota-public.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (VSO Rebecca)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6727015878180590567.post-6616027474619878791Fri, 02 Mar 2012 20:03:00 +00002012-03-02T15:07:34.482-05:00recordingsVSO ChorusMasterworkslive recordingsInstant Encoreguest artistsRobert De CormierAgain this year, the VSO will collect food items at its concert in Burlington as part of the national “Orchestras Feeding America” project. Audience members and the public may bring a non-perishable food item to the Flynn Theater lobby on March 10 or the Paramount Theater lobby on March 11. All food collected will be donated directly to the Vermont Foodbank and donors will receive “Beethoven http://vermontsymphonyorchestra.blogspot.com/2012/03/bring-your-non-perishable-food-items-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (VSO Rebecca)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6727015878180590567.post-9081496745363698477Fri, 24 Feb 2012 21:19:00 +00002012-02-24T16:22:34.223-05:00program notesSunday Matinee SeriesMasterworksguest artistsconcertsJaime LaredoSecond only to “Peter and the Wolf” in popularity, Prokofiev’s Classical Symphony is one part neo-classicism (harkening back to an 18th century idiom), and one part innovation, stirred by a belief that music should nourish with hope and beauty. The result is delicious! Our soloist for Richard Strauss’s first horn concerto is the amazing Jennifer Montone, principal horn with the Philadelphia http://vermontsymphonyorchestra.blogspot.com/2012/02/program-notes-march-9-11_24.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (VSO Rebecca)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6727015878180590567.post-1639346092232054353Fri, 24 Feb 2012 20:53:00 +00002012-02-24T16:18:27.565-05:00program notesSunday Matinee SeriesMasterworksguest artistsconcertsJaime LaredoSecond only to “Peter and the Wolf” in popularity, Prokofiev’s Classical Symphony is one part neo-classicism (harkening back to an 18th century idiom), and one part innovation, stirred by a belief that music should nourish with hope and beauty. The result is delicious! Our soloist for Richard Strauss’s first horn concerto is the amazing Jennifer Montone, principal horn with the Philadelphia http://vermontsymphonyorchestra.blogspot.com/2012/02/program-notes-march-9-11.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (VSO Rebecca)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6727015878180590567.post-7599915173972787640Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:09:00 +00002012-01-20T13:19:44.325-05:00program notesVSO ChorusSunday Matinee SeriesMasterworksguest artistsconcertsRobert De CormierThis monumental program is presented in celebration of Mozart’s 256th birthday and Robert De Cormier’s 90th birthday, both of which take place in January, 2012. Among all the famous requiems, Fauré’s Requiem stands out for its serenity and soothing gentleness. He composed it, he said, not for a specific occasion but “purely for the pleasure of it.” And pure pleasure it is. The story behind the http://vermontsymphonyorchestra.blogspot.com/2012/01/program-notes-mozart-requiem-faure.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (VSO Rebecca)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6727015878180590567.post-4782593308914954807Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:53:00 +00002012-01-13T13:09:48.801-05:00program notesguest artistsconcertsWorld-renowned conductor Andrew Massey leads the VSO in a Farmers' Night program that includes music of Gluck, Fauré, Bach, and Wagner. VSO English horn Ann Greenawalt and principal trumpet Mark Emery are featured in Copland’s popular Quiet City, and there is a part for the audience in Purcell’s clever “Fantasia upon One Note.” This delightful concert is part of the Vermont State House Farmers' http://vermontsymphonyorchestra.blogspot.com/2012/01/farmers-night-free-concert-on-january.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (VSO Rebecca)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6727015878180590567.post-5029768041192927439Mon, 05 Dec 2011 18:06:00 +00002011-12-05T13:17:46.839-05:00HolidaycomposingconcertsHoliday PopscomposersHoliday Pops: Fun and Games is our festive three-concert tour to Barre, Burlington, and Rutland, December 9-11. The program -- in addition to pieces showcasing the youthful side of the season -- features a composition by a Vermont student. Her name is Eileen Kocherlakota (pictured) and her piece is a musical fractured fairy tale, Jill and the Beanstalk. Keep reading for a full description of the http://vermontsymphonyorchestra.blogspot.com/2011/12/jill-and-beanstalk.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (VSO Rebecca)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6727015878180590567.post-3131618489233047311Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:34:00 +00002011-12-02T14:37:05.633-05:00SymphonyKidsconcertsEducationOur orchestral youth concert this week at the Flynn Center in Burlington was a huge hit! Carnival of the Animals surprised and delighted over 1200 schoolchildren from around the state, some coming from as far as Windsor! Student Charles Wu wowed the audience with both his piano AND saxophone skills, the artist mural backdrop was stunning, and Champlain Elementary took home the Symphony Bear. The http://vermontsymphonyorchestra.blogspot.com/2011/12/carnival-of-animals-huge-success.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (VSO Rebecca)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6727015878180590567.post-5767905091789591670Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:00:00 +00002011-12-02T12:06:20.262-05:00FacebookMasterworksgiveawayconcertsGet a friend to like our page and you BOTH win free tickets. Or, if you are a new fan, you get free tickets. Visit our Facebook page for details. If you miss out on the contest, do not despair, $25 rush tickets are still available through FlynnTix. Simply use the following discount code during checkout: prokofiev. Keep reading for the concert program.Masterworks Series IISaturday, December 3, 8 http://vermontsymphonyorchestra.blogspot.com/2011/12/were-giving-away-free-tickets-on.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (VSO Rebecca)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6727015878180590567.post-8418855962922366144Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:28:00 +00002011-12-01T10:30:03.142-05:00Brass QuintetHolidayCounterpointconcertsTickets are now available for our 2011 VSO Brass Quintet and Counterpoint Holiday Concerts, happening in five communities around the state: Warren, Jay, Grafton, Manchester, and Brandon. These concerts are presented in intimate spaces and feature the twelve-member Counterpoint chorus and the VSO Brass Quintet joining forces to regale audiences with festive tunes sure to imbue holiday spirit. http://vermontsymphonyorchestra.blogspot.com/2011/11/2011-vso-brass-quintet-and-counterpoint.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (VSO Rebecca)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6727015878180590567.post-2176094750290810252Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:21:00 +00002011-11-30T14:26:48.493-05:00HolidayAnthony PrinciotticoncertsHoliday PopsApart from the eggnog…Christmas IS for kids! Celebrate Christmas 2011 with the Vermont Symphony Orchestra as we take a look at the youthful side of the holiday. Music that reflects a child’s sense of wonder and delight includes Bizet’s “Children’s Games,” the March of the Toys from Babes in Toyland, excerpts from Hansel & Gretel, and of course the Little Drummer Boy. After the Nutcracker’s Mouse http://vermontsymphonyorchestra.blogspot.com/2011/11/2011-holiday-pops-fun-and-games.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (VSO Rebecca)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6727015878180590567.post-3906228480075699068Wed, 23 Nov 2011 03:49:00 +00002011-11-22T23:28:02.136-05:00program notesAnthony PrinciottiMasterworksconcertsThe VSO will present the third installment of its Masterworks Series at the Flynn Center in Burlington on Saturday, December 3, with a program conducted by Anthony Princiotti and featuring Concertmistress Katherine Winterstein playing Prokofiev's Violin Concerto No. 2. Other works on the program include Beethoven's Coriolan Overture and Schumann's Symphony No. 2. Incidentally, these pieces are http://vermontsymphonyorchestra.blogspot.com/2011/11/program-notes-december-3.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (VSO Rebecca)