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Flint Symphony Orchestra 1999 - 2000 Classical Series

Six Classical Concerts featuring internationally- known guest artists are presented at Whiting Auditorium each season. These performances are preceeded by Pre-concert Tune-ups, in which FSO musicians and other experts present informal and interesting discussions about the music and composers. The FSO performs in Whiting Auditorium, located at 1241 E. Kearsley St., Flint, Michigan. The 1999-2000 season begins Saturday, October 30, 1999 and runs through April 8, 2000. This year, the FSO will explore the passion of the timeless and romantic theme of Romeo and Juliette.

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 OCTOBER 30, 1999, 8:30 P.M.

OCTOBER 30, 1999, 8:30 P.M. - ------------------------------------Sponsored by Benny Kim, violin This season opens with music to celebrate a space-age millennium; lyrical and majestic, it is sure to thrill. Also on the program is the violin music of Benny Kim at his sweet and spirited best, with Scottish folk melodies to tickle your fantasies. (Click here for program notes and discography.) J. Strauss, Jr. - On the Beautiful Blue Danube Bruch - Scottish Fantasy for Violin and Orchestra Bernstein - Theme from West Side Story R. Strauss - Thus Spake Zarathustra

NOVEMBER 13, 1999, 8:00 P.M.

OCTOBER 30, 1999, 8------------------------------------Sponsored by Maria Luisa Tamez, soprano Begin the evening with a surprise - the co-premier of a new iece composed by our own Maestro Diemecke. Then enjoy delightful songs and beautiful soprao arias by Maria Luisa Tamez, and finish with a romantic overture that sets a theme for future concerts. (Click here for program notes and discography.) Diemecke- Chacona a Chavez Revueltas - Seven Songs Puccini - Si me chiamono Mimi from La Boheme Mascagni - Voi lo sapete from Cavalleria Puccini - O mio babbino caro from Gianni Schicci

JANUARY 15, 2000, 8:00 P.M.

OCTOBER 30, 1999, 8:30 P.M. - ------------------------------------Sponsored by Keith Dwyer, clarinet This concert features two works by a favorite American composer - one, a resful contemplation and the other, showcasing smooth and jazzy tones of the clarinet performed by Keith Dwyer, also the FSO's principal clarinetist. Pick up the romantic theme with musical snapshots of a classic love story. (Click here for program notes and discography.) Copland. - Quiet City Copland- Concerto for Clairinet and Orchestra Prokofiev - Suites No. 1 and No.2 from Romeo and Juliette

FEBRUARY 12, 2000, 8:00 P.M.

Anton Nel, piano The overture from a favorite opera opens this concert. Next, a familiar and hauntingly lovely piano concerto performed by Anton Nel will have you riveted to your seat. Then return to Scotland in a glorious symphony created from a magnificent composer's own travels. (Click here for program notes and discography.)   Mozart - Overture to Don Giovanni Saint-Saens- Concerto No. 2 in G minor for Piano and Orchestra Mendelssohn - Symphony No. 3 in A minor

MARCH 18, 2000, 8:00 P.M.

Gustav Mahler, composer

OCTOBER 30, 1999, 8:30 P.M. - ------------------------------------Co-sponsored by Another evening devoted to a symphony by the Maestro's favorite composer. Four movements of stupendous and moving music; and the last movement is so beautiful it will stay with you long after the eveing is over. (Click here for program notes and discography.)   Mahler - Symphony No. 9 in D major

APRIL 8, 2000, 8:00 P.M.

Pavel Tovpitch, piano

-Sponsored by Pavel Tovpitch, piano, 1999 William C. Byrd Young Artist Competition Winner Kevin Maynor, Bass Flint Festival Chorus, Bradley Bloom, Director   Two renditions of our romantic love story, both by French composers, feature the Flint Festival Chorus and soloists Between them, a popular piano concerto performed by Pavel Tovpitch, at once strong and delicate. A fantastic close to a fantastic season! (Click here for program notes and discography.)   Gounod - Selections from Romeo and Juliette Liszt - Piano Concerto No. 2 Berlioz - Selections from Romeo and Juliette

Kevin Maynor

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SINGLE TICKETS Call the Ticket Center at Whiting Auditorium 810-237-7333 or 888-8CENTER  Seating Location A-Orchestra B-Mezzanine C-Lower Balcony D-Middle Balcony E-Upper Balcony   Single Tickets* $36 $36 $25 $16 $8 *Take $2 off single tickets for students and seniors. Included in the price of each ticket is a $1 charge ($.50 on third balcony seats) which will go directly to the Flint Cultural Center Corporation for improvements at Whiting Auditorium.

SEASON TICKETS  AND GROUP RATES For Groups of 15 or more Call the FIM Ticket Center 800-395-4849 or 810-238-1350 ext. 2  Seating Location A-Orchestra B-Mezzanine C-Lower Balcony D-Middle Balcony E-Upper Balcony  Season Tickets* $206 $206 $135 $82* $39* *Take $2 off single tickets for students and seniors. Included in the price of each ticket is a $1 charge ($.50 on third balcony seats) which will go directly to the Flint Cultural Center Corporation for improvements at Whiting Auditorium.

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