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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 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
VIDEO LINKS featuring some of the musical program
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
Tickets: $18-$68
Call (805) 756-2787
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Classics 4: classical sketches
Saturday, March 10, 2012 ~ 8 pm
Christopher Cohan Center, San Luis Obispo
Joanna Kurkowicz, Violin
SCHUBERT / Symphony No.8, "Unfinished"
BARTOK / Hungarian Sketches
U.S. PREMIERE! BACEWICZ / Concerto No.3 for Violin and Orchestra
"I cannot conceive of music that expresses absolutely nothing." -- Bela Bartok
Concert Sponsors:
Jane & Roy Gersten
Tickets: $18-$68
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
BEETHOVEN / Piano Concerto No.2 in B-flat Major, Op.19
BRAHMS / Symphony No.2 in D Major
Concert Sponsors:
Clifford W. Chapman & Gene A. Shidler
Silas & Jimmie Brewer
Dr. Maurina Kusell & Dr. Michael Zigelman
Subscriptions available NOW for the 2011-2012 Season!
Call (805) 543-3533 to ensure your seats for another season of beautiful music.
(Individual concerts will be available for purchase on September 12th at the Performing Arts Center Box Office)
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
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