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CONCERTS November 17, 2007 8pm This is the Soloists first performance in North America The idea to unite an ensemble dedicated to the sound-ideal of Antonio Stradivari is not by any means new. In fact, such ensembles existed in Stradivari’s own time, when the Spanish Throne commissioned over six violins, two violas and one cello from the Cremonese master. The Berlin Philharmonic Stradivari Soloists on many occasion had the opportunity to unite 11 instruments of Stradivari, making it the largest such collection in the world during touring periods. It has been said that playing on such instruments leaves its mark on the musicians permanently. The artistic gold of this ensemble is, simply put, to strive for a standard of performance worthy of that greatest of all artistic creations of the baroque, the Stradivari violin. Berlin Philharmonic Stradivari Soloists was formed in 1993, with the artistic ideal to unite top players with top instruments. The November 17th concert in the Ford Family Recital Hall will be the first North American performance of this Berlin Philharmonic Ensemble, and an exciting ‘first’ for Youngstown, Ohio. The 12-person, conducer-less ensemble has a growing repertoire that encompasses all periods and styles, including many arrangements written by ensemble members themselves intended to display the virtuosity of both player and instrument. The mood of the ensemble is creative, congenial and vital, with an engaging musicality and attention to detail. Each string performer in the ensemble is a member of the highly acclaimed Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, performing world-wide as both soloist and orchestra member.
Saturday, January 19, 2008 Edward W. Powers Auditorium Youngstown premiere of Spiritual Journey written by Randall Craig Fleischer and Heidi Joyce narrated by City of Youngstown Mayor Jay Williams and First Lady Sonja Williams. Youngstown Symphony Orchestra with Randall Craig Fleischer, conductor. Martin Luther King Celebration Chorus under the direction of Arnold Wagner. Performance time to be announced
April 3 and 4, 2008
10:30 am and 12:30 pm Edward W. Powers Auditorium (school release concerts for grade 4-8 students) Concert underwritten in part by JPMorgan Chase Bank and Schwebel Baking Company
April 8, 2008
9:30 and 11:30 am Eleanor Beecher Flad Pavilion and Ford Family Recital Hall (school release concerts for grade 1-3 students) Concert underwritten in part by JPMorgan Chase Bank and Schwebel Baking Company
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