58th Annual Symphony Gala – “A Night at the Movies”
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2016 – 5:00 pm
Author: Bonnie
2016-2017 Season at a Glance
Interested in attending more than one concert? Save up to 30% when you purchase one of our new Season Ticket Packages! From aficionados to novices, there is a package for everyone!
Tickets are available online (additional fees apply), or by calling 307-778-8561.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2016 – 7:30 pm
MASTERPIECE 1 – CARNIVAL OF THE ANIMALS
Featuring The American Piano Duo: Del Parkinson & Jeff Shumway
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2016 – 2 PM **SOLD OUT**
CHAMBER MUSIC – AMERICAN DUO
Featuring Del Parkinson and Jeff Shumway
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2016 – 7:30 pm
MASTERPIECE 2 – BEETHOVEN AND FRIENDS
Featuring Yoojin Jang, violin soloist
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2016 – 5:30 pm
38th ANNUAL SYMPHONY GALA – “A NIGHT AT THE MOVIES”
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2016 – 7:30
HOLIDAY MAGIC
SATURDAY, JANUARY 14, 2017 – 2 pm
STAR WARS/MOVIE MUSIC FAMILY MATINEE
Musical Petting Zoo starting at 12:30 pm
SATURDAY, JANUARY 14, 2017 – 7:30 pm
MASTERPIECE 3 – BLOCKBUSTER FILM SCORES
Featuring Concert Master Stacy Lesartre, violin soloist and the Act II Studio Dancers
SATURDAY, MARCH 11, 2017 – 7:30 pm
MASTERPIECE 4 – MOZART AND BEETHOVEN
Featuring Lei Weng, piano soloist
SATURDAY, APRIL 22, 2017 – 7:30 pm
MASTERPIECE 5-THE MAJESTY OF MAHLER
Featuring Vocal Soloists: Sarah Shafer, soprano and Rebecca Ringle, mezzo soprano
Local Choruses: Cheyenne Chamber Singers, University of Wyoming Collegiate Chorale, Larimer Chorale and LCCC Cantorei Singers
SATURDAY, MAY 13, 2017 – 7 pm
BRASS AND BEER WITH THE BOULDER BRASS QUINTET
New Season Ticket Packages
**Vendini charges additional fees for online purchases of season ticket packages. To avoid fees, please purchase your tickets by phone at 307-778-8561.**
CSO now has a season package for every interest and commitment level!
Click HERE for information on each concert!
PLATINUM PACKAGE
includes:
- All 5 Masterpiece Concerts
- 1 Chamber/Recital (Brass and Beer)
- 1 Holiday Concert
CLASSIC PACKAGE
includes:
- All 5 Masterpiece Concerts
- May add additional concerts and special events
SNOWBIRD PACKAGE
This package was designed with seasonal residents in mind.
includes:
- 3 masterpiece concerts (Carnival of the Animals, Beethoven & Friends, Majesty of Mahler)
- May add additional concerts and special events
TASTE OF SYMPHONY “SAMPLER” PACKAGE
includes:
- 2 masterpiece concerts (Blockbuster Film Scores, Mozart & Beethoven)
- May add additional concerts and special events
Masterpiece 1 – Carnival of the Animals
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2016
CHEYENNE CIVIC CENTER, 7:30 pm
FAURE
Selections from Pelleas et Melisande
Prelude, The Spinner, Sicilienne
SAINT SAENS
Carnival of the Animals
The American Piano Duo: Del Parkinson & Jeff Shumway — Idaho natives Shumway and Parkinson met at a competition, studied together at Juilliard and then earned doctorates from Indiana University. Now professors at BYU and Boise State, respectively, the American Piano Duo has been thrilling audiences in the U.S, Europe and Mexico since 1984. The duo’s CD, Celebrating Gershwin, is available at byumusicstore.com.
MENDELSSOHN
Overture The Hebrides
MENDELSSOHN
Concerto for Two Pianos in E Major
The American Piano Duo: Del Parkinson & Jeff Shumway
Masterpiece 2 – Beethoven and Friends
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2016
CIVIC CENTER, 7:30 pm
BEETHOVEN
Violin Concerto in D Major, op. 61
Yoojin Jang, violin soloist – A powerful young violinist who has been praised for her “fiery virtuosity” and sensitive interpretation. She has been performing with top Korean orchestras such as the KBS Symphony Orchestra and the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra since the age of 9. An active international soloist, she has appeared with the Budapest Festival Orchestra, Bulgaria National Radio Symphony Orchestra, Sofia Philharmonia Orchestra, Erato Ensemble, Exremadura Orchestra and Kioi Sinfonietta- Tokyo.
BRAHMS
Hungarian Dance No. 5
DVORAK
Symphony No. 8, op. 88 in G Major
Masterpiece 3 – Blockbuster Film Scores
SATURDAY, JANUARY 14, 2017
CHEYENNE CIVIC CENTER, 7:30 pm
JOHN WILLIAMS
Featuring- Act II Studio Dancers
Star Wars
Main Title and Imperial March
Highlights from Jurassic Park
ET
Main Theme and Adventures on Earth
Harry Potter and The Sorcerer’s Stone
Hedwig’s Theme and Harry’s Wonderous World
Star Wars/The Force Awakens
Jedi Steps and Finale
JORDAN ROPER
My Name is Mitka – WORLD PREMIERE!
JOHN WILLIAMS
Schindler’s List
Main Theme
Stacy Lesartre, Violin Soloist
BERNSTEIN
Symphonic Dances from West Side Story
Masterpiece 4 – Mozart and Beethoven
SATURDAY, MARCH 11, 2017
CHEYENNE CIVIC CENTER, 7:30 pm
Sponsored by Visit Cheyenne and Little America Hotel & Resort
PHILLIP GLASS
Symphony No.3 for Strings Movement 3
MOZART
Piano Concerto No. 20 in D Minor, K. 466
Lei Weng, Piano Soloist – Hailed as “a colorist of exemplary control …with powerhouse technique,” his performances have been described as “spirited and full of nuances.” Based in Greeley, Colo., where he is head of the piano department at the University of Northern Colorado, he has appeared with orchestras in Cincinnati, Denver, Seattle, Indiana, Louisiana, Fort Worth and Beijing.
R. STRAUSS
Serenade for Winds, op.7 in E flat Major
BEETHOVEN
Symphony No. 1, op.21 in C Major
After the concert, hop on a trolley to the Depot for a private reception for concert-goers hosted by Accomplice Beer Company. Socialize with the Maestro and musicians while enjoying complimentary desserts and drink specials at a cash bar. The trolley will return you to the Civic Center after the reception to retrieve your car.
Masterpiece 5 – The Majesty of Mahler
SATURDAY, APRIL 22, 2017
CHEYENNE CIVIC CENTER, 7:30 pm
MAHLER
Symphony No. 2 in C Minor
“The Resurrection” – featuring Sarah Shafer, Soprano and Rebecca Ringle, Mezzo Soprano
Cheyenne Chamber Singers
Sean Ambrose, Artistic Director
University of Wyoming Collegiate Chorale and Singing Statesmen
Dr. Nicole Lamartine, Director
Members of Larimer Chorale
Michael Todd Krueger, Artistic Director
Laramie County Community College Cantorei Singers
Beth Kean, Director
Members of the Cheyenne Capital Chorale
Sheila Green, Director
**SOLD OUT!** Chamber Music – American Piano Duo
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2016
WYOMING HEREFORD RANCH, 2 pm
**SOLD OUT**
If two pianos are better than one, two performances of the American Piano Duo may be just what you’re looking for. Hear this dynamic duo perform with the CSO Saturday, Sept. 24 at the Civic Center; then catch them a second time at 2 pm Sunday at the Wyoming Hereford Ranch. The Sunday concert promises to be an afternoon you won’t soon forget.
Holiday Magic
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2016
CHEYENNE CIVIC CENTER, 7:30 pm
Ring in the season with Cheyenne’s favorite holiday tradition! This year’s event features Soprano soloist Elizabeth Montgomery, All City Children’s Chorus, and dancers from the En Avant Dance Studio.There’s no need to wait for Christmas. You already know who’s naughty and who’s nice. Order your tickets for the Holiday Concert now and watch Santa’s helpers give you a standing ovation just for being the smartest elf on the shelf!
