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November News
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November 12, 2009
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Rush Hour
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Rush Hour Concert, Friday, November 20, 6:30pm
Larry Rachleff,conductor
Alban Gerhardt, cello
ELGAR Cello Concerto
STRAVINSKY Petrouchka
Conducted by Music Director Larry Rachleff and hosted by NBC10's news anchor Patrice Wood, the Rush Hour concerts take place at VMA in Providence on specific early Friday evenings throughout the season. StrategicPoint Investment Advisors underwrites the Rush Hour Series. These concerts begin at 6:30 and last approximately 75 minutes, with repertoire selected from the full-length Classical Series concerts the Orchestra will perform on the following evenings. Informality is the key to this series. The concert ambiance is relaxed with Larry and Patrice talking about the music as the concert progresses. At the end of each concert Larry comes back onstage for a question and answer session with audience members.
Tickets are available online or at our Box Office: 401-248-7000 | |
Classical - Hello Cello
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Saturday, November 21, 8pm @ VMA
Hello Cello
Larry Rachleff, conductor
Alban Gerhardt, cello
DE FALLA Three Dances from The Three-Cornered Hat
ELGAR Cello Concerto
STRAVINSKY Petrouchka
Click Here for Program Notes
Watch this concert's "Click on Larry" video
Tickets are available online or
by phone: 401.248.7000 or
in person at: 667 Waterman Avenue
East Providence, RI
In the past decade Alban Gerhardt has established himself among the great cellists of our time. His sound is unmistakable, and his interpretations distinguish themselves with their great originality. The cello starts singing under his hands, known literature gets newly discovered, unknown works come to life. The fortunate combination of his unerring musical instinct, intense emotionality and a very natural, arresting stage presence fascinate his growing audiences. A special interest of his is to break with old listening and concert habits and to open classical music to a younger audience. For more information go to: albangerhardt.com
Reminder:
The Philharmonic has shuttle buses that run before and after every Saturday night Classical concert. The buses loop around the State House picking up concert goers who park in the Smith Street lots and on the streets around the State House and VMA. The buses remain available and will return patrons to their parking areas following Larry's post-concert conversations. So, if you haven't attended a post-concert conversation, please do - they're informative and entertaining. This season, in addition to bringing the guest soloist back onstage, Larry will introduce a member of the Orchestra to the audience, too. | |
New: Mezzanine Single Tickets available
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| New Tickets! We are making a small number of Mezzanine tickets available for the November 21 Classical concert at $100 each. You may buy these tickets through the Philharmonic website - riphil.org or box office - 401.248.7000. | |
Discounted Tickets & Gift Certificates
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Discounted tickets are available for the November 21 concert: $25 for available seats in the third seating area; $30 for available seats in the second area & $50 seats for available seats in the first seating area. The discounts are available through the PHILHARMONIC Box Office* only: by phone - 401.248.7000, in person - 667 Waterman Avenue, East Providence or online - riphil.org (24/7)
Box office hours are 9am-4:30pm. Discount ticket offer extends until Friday, November 20th @ 2:00pm.
*Discounted tickets are not available at any other box office or at VMA concert night.
Gift Certificates: For the music lovers on your gift list
The Philharmonic has new Gift Certificates that would make wonderful gifts for the music lovers on your list. As our Holiday gift to you, when you order Gift Certificates, mention Fanfare we will give you a 20% discount on your purchase of Gift Certificates in any amount up to $100!
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Win Free Tickets to Hello Cello
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The first 5 people who respond with the correct answer to one of the following questions win 2 tickets to next Saturday's concert.
Contest Questions:
1. Where does Larry Rachleff teach? (You must list both the University & School)
2. What concerto did Alban Gerhardt perform with the Philharmonic last season?
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Holiday Concerts @ VMA
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United States Air Force Band of Liberty
Concert Band Holiday Concert
On Sunday, December 6, at 3pm Mayor David N. Cicilline and VMA will present The United States Air Force Band of Liberty, performing a spirited holiday concert. This family-friendly concert is free and a heart-warming way to kick off the holiday season. The concert showcases a full range of musical performances from the big military band to individuals that will make you proud of the men and women who serve in our Air Force.
Advance tickets are available in person at the Providence Performing Arts Center Box Office at 220 Weybosset Street Providence. Box Office hours are M-F from 10am to 5pm and on Saturday from 10am to 2pm. Tickets may also be obtained by mail via the VMA website@ vmari.com - click on the event to download a form. Please note tickets are limited and there is no reserved seating.
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| Messiah |
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The Providence Singers and
the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra
present
A Grand Holiday Celebration - Handel's Messiah!
Saturday, December 19 @ 8pm
VMA Arts & Cultural Center, Providence
Andrew Clark leads the Providence Singers, soloists, and the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra in Handel's quintessential oratorio - a new musical holiday tradition for Providence. "It's probably the most popular piece in the choral literature, yet conductor Andrew Clark and his Providence Singers managed to make Handel's Messiah sound fresh," said Channing Gray of the Providence Journal after last season's performance.
Please Call: 401.421.ARTS for tickets and information.
visit the providence singers online
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Meet and Greet
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Come see the new face of the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra & Music School
Larry Rachleff, Music Director, cordially invites you to join him on Wednesday, November 18th, for a chance to tour our new Carter Center for Music Education and Performance and to meet our new leadership
Karen Pelczarski, Board President
David Beauchesne, Executive Director
Donna Chace-Larson, Director of Finance and Operations
Betty Ann Kearney, Director of Development
Wine and Cheese Reception on Wednesday, November 18th beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Carter Center, 667 Waterman Avenue, East Providence
Please RSVP to Liz Scanlon at 401.248.7004
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The 15th Anniversary Paul Murphy Benefit
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Saturday, November 15th
The Hi-Hat
3 Davol Square, Providence
4pm-close
All ages are welcome.
Donations* are $10 per person
For more information contact 401.248.7004
*All proceeds from this concert benefit the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra & Music School Scholarship Fund.
About Paul Murphy
Paul was a much loved and admired guitarist from Rhode Island. He performed professionally in a wide variety of styles from jazz to rock to R&B and funk, Celtic/folk and blues, working in bands with the most celebrated musicians of his time which included Greg Abate, Duke Robillard, and James Montgomery.
When he died in 1994, from a cerebral embolism while on tour in Brazil with the Duke Robillard Band, his fellow musicians and many fans wanted to honor him with a concert in his memory. His family felt that it would be appropriate to establish a scholarship fund in Paul's name to support young musicians at the Philharmonic Music School. The school soon established the Paul Murphy Touring Ensemble, which is in its 15th year, and his sister, Susan, has continued to spearhead a series of concerts in his honor.
The Paul Murphy Memorial Concerts are a legacy, supporting young musicians in Rhode Island. To date, this benefit has raised over $10,000 to support young musicians.
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Great Gatsby Ball raises $96,000!
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Co-chairs of the Great Gatsby Ball, Bob and Marie Petrarca and Al and Suzanne Hall, enjoy seeing new and old friends at the Annual Philharmonic Fundraiser at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet on October 3, 2009. The event raised over $96,000 for the Philharmonic Orchestra and Music School programs and was a great time "to boot"! | |
Staying in Tune with the Music School
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| Want to hear about all the great performances, master-classes, worskshops and happenings at the Music School? You can become a fan on our Facebook page or simply visit the Music School Calender on our website to stay up to date with the 100 great events we have at the Carter Center for Music Performance and Education each year. | |
Did You Know?
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- That f.y.e. in University Heights on North Main Street in Providence has a terrific Classical Music Department, thanks to Bob Oliver who oversees the operation? We have drawings for free tickets before every concert.
- The Philharmonic has not one, but TWO Facebook pages - one for the Orchestra and one for the Music School - check them out, you Facebook people - become friends and fans! Just follow the links to get there.
- Follow us on Twitter for all breaking news about concerts, ticket discounts and music school happenings. Click HERE to visit our twitter page.
- That if you turn your Eastside Marketplace register receipts in to the Philharmonic, we can return them to EastSide Marketplace for cash totaling 1% of the receipt? Thanks!
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