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New Britain Symphony 63rd Season
The New Britain Symphony is thrilled to announce the 2011-2012 Season. We invite you to our new Magnum Opus Series, three full symphonic concerts produced in collaboration with the Connecticut Virtuosi in Welte Hall at CCSU, as well as a collection of mini-concerts performed in various venues throughout New Britain, Berlin, and Kensington. Join us for a season of glorious and inspiring music!
Magnum Opus Series
New Britain Symphony and The Connecticut Virtuosi are pleased to collaborate on three full symphonic concerts during the 2011-2012 Season. By working together, the organizations aim to offer a fresh approach to symphonic music for both new and existing audiences in New Britain and the central Connecticut region.
Adrian Sylveen, artistic director of the Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra, is serving as artistic director and conductor of the Magnum Opus Series.
The first concert takes place on Sunday, October 2, at 4 p.m. All concerts are performed in Welte Hall on the campus of CCSU in New Britain.
We are unable to sell tickets or collect donations at the door, however, to help cover production costs, we invite patrons to mail a donation to the New Britain Symphony, P.O. Box 1253, New Britain, CT 06050. Donations may be made both before and after the concert dates. Your support, in any amount, is greatly appreciated and will allow us to continue to bring outstanding symphonic programming to the central Connecticut region.
The first concert garnered a standing ovation from the enthusiastic audience, which included residents from New Britain, Newington, and Bristol, as well as from towns as far away as Orange and Chester.
Audiences of all ages and backgrounds will enjoy our next concert, a festive holiday program on Sunday, December 18, 2011 at 4:00 p.m., which includes the famous theme from The Sorcerer’s Apprentice (made popular by Disney’s Fantasia) and a collection of Christmas carols from Poland and other places around the world. The Paderewski Choir and the New Britain Chorale perform with the NBSO on this special occasion.
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Sunday, October 2, 2011 • 4 p.m.
Concert One: The New Beginning
Program:
Shore—Music from “The Lord of the Rings”
Glazunov—Violin Concerto
Soloist: Brunilda Myftaraj, Violin
Lutoslawski—Little Suite for Symphony Orchestra
Sibelius—Symphony No. 2 |
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Sunday, December 18, 2011 • 4 p.m.
Concert Two: A Christmas Concert
Program:
Dukas – L’Apprenti Sorcier
Rachmaninoff – Paganini Rhapsody
Soloist: Rafael Lewandowski, Piano
Christmas carols from around the world
with Paderewski Choir and The New Britain Choral |
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Sunday, April 15, 2012 • 4 p.m.
Concert Three
Program:
Strauss—Till Eulenspiegels lustige Streiche
Mahler—Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen (‘Songs of a Wayfarer’)
Soloist: Jurate Svedaite Waller, Soprano
Tchaikovsky—Violin Concerto, Mov. 1
Soloist: Kenta Nomura, Violin
Brahms symphony no. 3 |
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New Britain Symphony Mini Series
Once again, the New Britain Symphony is presenting a delightful collection of intimate programs highlighting the extraordinary talents of our musicians and friends. Join us for the following programs, and watch this site for further offerings.
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Saturday, October 8, 2011 • 1:00 p.m.
New Britain Public Library, 20 High St. New Britain CT
Music of the Caribbean - Steel Drums
Returning to the area after rave review performances at the Berlin Peck Library and the New Britain Museum of American Art last season, this New Britain Symphony Steel Drum ensemble will bring their special Caribbean sound to the New Britain Public Library outdoor (weather permitting) performance.
- Murray Mast, Pans
- Ertan Semer, Pans
- Christopher Swist, Bass
- James Walker, Drums
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Sunday, December 4, 2011 • 3:00 p.m.
Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church
147 West Main Street, New Britain, CT
Joyful Sounds of Christmas - Brass Quintet and Organ
Open the holiday season with this beautiful program which combines the brilliance of brass and the celestial sounds of the pipe organ. Stay after for a cup of hot mulled cider and cookies. Free will offering to benefit the New Britain Symphony programs and the St. Mark’s outreach food pantry.
Brass Quintet & Organ
- Kenneth Tedeski, Trumpet
- Richard Klimer, Trumpet
- Sarah Della Posta, Horn
- Walter Lasley, Trombone
- Walter Gibson, Tuba
- TBA, Organ
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Sunday, February 5, 2012 • 3:00 p.m.
Mooreland Hill School, Kensington
166 Lincoln Street, Kensington, CT 06037
Pre-Valentine’s Day #2—Bring your sweetheart!
“The Many LoveS(ongs) of Frank Sinatra” – Gilbert Gigliotti
For the second year the New Britain Symphony offers a special program to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Gilbert Gigliotti, New Britain Symphony Board member, CCSU professor of English and Latin, and noted Sinatra expert, author and lecturer, will examine the music of the man who is considered the greatest interpreter of popular song ever. The presentation of “ol’ blue eyes” will be through the lens of his most significant and popular recordings about romance and heartbreak. From “All or Nothing At All” to “(Love is) The Tender Trap,” you will get a kick out of learning how Frank’s songs became the soundtrack of 20th century romance. Valentine’s Day reception to follow. Free will offering for the benefit of the Symphony and the Mooreland Hill School program. |
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Sunday, March 11, 2012 • 3:00 p.m.
New Britain Museum of American Art
56 Lexington St. New Britain, CT
A String Quartet Playing the Beatles??!!
Yes, the BEATLES and other pops music! This talented and versatile New Britain Symphony String Quartet will entertain young and old alike with great pops music written in the classical genre. Don’t miss this chamber ensemble concert, presented by the Symphony for one of the delightful Sunday afternoon musicales at the Museum.
- Steven Tiezen, Violin
- Meredith Bryant, Violin
- Amy Jones-Gantkin, Viola
- Carolyn Engle, Cello
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