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2016-2017 Masterpiece Series

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.

 

 CSO Carnival of the animals slideSATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2016 – 7:30 pmbuy-tickets-now

MASTERPIECE 1 – CARNIVAL OF THE ANIMALS

Featuring The American Piano Duo: Del Parkinson & Jeff Shumway

 

American-Piano-Duo-cropSUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2016 – 2 PM    **SOLD OUT**buy-tickets-now

CHAMBER MUSIC – AMERICAN DUO 

Featuring Del Parkinson and Jeff Shumway

 

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MASTERPIECE 2 – BEETHOVEN AND FRIENDS

Featuring Yoojin Jang, violin soloist

 

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38th ANNUAL SYMPHONY GALA – “A NIGHT AT THE MOVIES”

 

 

Ornaments smallerSATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2016 –  7:30buy-tickets-now

HOLIDAY MAGIC

 

 

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STAR WARS/MOVIE MUSIC FAMILY MATINEE

Musical Petting Zoo starting at 12:30 pm

 

HARRY POTTER (1)SATURDAY, JANUARY 14, 2017 – 7:30 pmbuy-tickets-now

MASTERPIECE 3 – BLOCKBUSTER FILM SCORES

Featuring Concert Master Stacy Lesartre, violin soloist and the Act II Studio Dancers

 

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MASTERPIECE 4 – MOZART AND BEETHOVEN

Featuring Lei Weng, piano soloist

 

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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

 

Beer glass with tromboneSATURDAY, MAY 13, 2017 – 7 pmbuy-tickets-now

BRASS AND BEER WITH THE BOULDER BRASS QUINTET

 

 

 

 

 

Masterpiece 1 – Carnival of the Animals

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2016buy-tickets-now

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

 

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Masterpiece 2 – Beethoven and Friends

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2016buy-tickets-now

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.

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BRAHMS

Hungarian Dance No. 5

DVORAK

Symphony No. 8, op. 88 in G Major

 

Masterpiece 3 – Blockbuster Film Scores

SATURDAY, JANUARY 14, 2017buy-tickets-now

CHEYENNE CIVIC CENTER, 7:30 pm

 

JOHN WILLIAMS

Featuring- Act II Studio Dancers

Star Wars

          Main Title and Imperial March

Highlights from Jurassic Park

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          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, 2017buy-tickets-now

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.

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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, 2017buy-tickets-now

CHEYENNE CIVIC CENTER, 7:30 pm

 

MAHLER

Symphony No. 2 in C Minor

“The Resurrection” – featuring Sarah Shafer, Soprano and Rebecca Ringle, Mezzo Soprano

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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