Santa Barbara Symphony Presents: Dvořák Symphony 8 May 12, 2012

Santa Barbara Symphony Presents: Dvořák Symphony 8
Santa Barbara Symphony

Saturday May 12, 2012, 2012, 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sunday May 13, 2012, 2012, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Nir Kabaretti, Conductor
• Teag Reaves, Horn
• Golijov, Sidereus (Henry Fogel Commission Consortium)
• Mozart, Horn Concerto No. 2
• Dvořák, Symphony No. 8 in G Major, Op. 88 \

The Symphony’s 2011-2012 grande finale concert showcases a new composition, Sidereus, by Grammy® award-winning Argentinean composer, Osvaldo Golijov--a mixture of melancholy and optimism. Sidereus was commissioned by a consortium of 35 orchestras, and is inspired by Galileo’s celestial observations and discoveries. Mozart's Concerto for Horn No. 2 follows, a chase between the orchestra and the soloist. In closing, delight in Dvořák's warm, spontaneous, symphonic masterpiece full of poetic moments and exuberant folk music. The Symphony No. 8, in its warm emotionalism and pastoral contentment, mirrors its creator. It was composed during Dvořák’s annual summer retreat to the country at Vysoká, and his happy contentment with his surroundings shines through the music.

Date & Time: Saturday May 12, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sunday May 13, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Matinee
Pre-concert lecture, “Music Behind the Music,” begins one hour before each performance
Location: The Granada Theatre, 1214 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Cost: $25-$95

May Sponsors: Concert Sponsor: Marilynn L. Sullivan; Artist Sponsors: Robin and Kay Frost; Media Sponsor: Santa Barbara Independent
All Santa Barbara Symphony season concerts take place at The Granada Theatre. Each concert includes a pre-concert lecture, “Music Behind the Music” beginning one hour before the concert.

To purchase subscriptions for the Symphony’s upcoming 60th Anniversary Season, call the Santa Barbara Symphony Office at (805) 898-9386. Single tickets and subscriptions are also available online at www.thesymphony.org. Discounted student tickets are available for $10 with valid student ID.

Official Website: http://www.thesymphony.org