'Strings, Tuba and Mahler' at the Bankhead Theater May 15, 2010

The Livermore-Amador Symphony will present its final performance of its 47th season, "Strings, Tuba and Mahler" on Saturday, May 15, 2010, at 8pm at the Bankhead Theater in downtown Livermore. The theater is located at 2400 First Street.

Highlighting the evening is the symphony's performance of Mahler's "Symphony No.1" and the "Concerto for Tuba" by Arutiunian featuring the Symphony Silicon Valley's principal tubist Tony Clements. Clements has performed with numerous symphonies and orchestras throughout California including the San Francisco Symphony.

"To have a soloist of Tony Clements' stature performing with us is an incredible opportunity for our community to hear a musician of great talent," says David Alltop, LAS Music Committee Chairman. "To present a symphony on a scale as large as Mahler's 'No. 1' is our way of thanking the community for their tremendous support since our move to the Bankhead Theater and show our commitment to providing cultural enrichment to the Tri-Valley and beyond."

According to Alltop, this will be the first time LAS has performed a Mahler symphony at the Bankhead Theater. "It is a really big deal for a community orchestra to take on a Mahler symphony. People see 'No. 1' associated with a symphony and tend to assume it is an early and less significant work, but Mahler No.1 is a gigantic and powerful piece."

The Saturday evening performance will also include Holst's "St. Paul Suite" and Arutiunian's "Concerto for Tuba" featuring Clements.

The pre-concert lecture by Clements and Dr. Arthur Barnes, LAS Music Director and Conductor, begins at 7 pm.

Tickets are $20 - $28; students $8; seniors receive $2 discount off regular price. Tickets available through the Bankhead Theater. Call (925) 373-6800, or online at www.bankheadtheater.org. Ticket office hours are Monday through Saturday, Noon to 6p.m., and on performance days, Noon through intermission.

Official Website: http://bankheadtheater.org