Saturday October 18, 2003 at 8 PM
Sponsored in part by Boehringer Ingelheim and cosponsored by The Paydenfunds
Soloist sponsored by The Wadsworth Russell Lewis Trust Fund

AARON ROSAND, violin

CIMAROSA Overture to Il matrimonio segreto

TCHAIKOVSKY Violin Concerto in D

BRAHMS Symphony No. 1

The season starts with a short, lively seductive theme from a "secret marriage." Then, Aaron Rosand will thrill us in his performance of the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto. The power and beauty of the Brahms symphony will end our opening concert with high energy.

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The December 6th performance of the Mahler 6th Symphony has been postponed due to the snowstorm. The rescheduled date is May 8th, 2004 at 8 p.m.

MAHLER Symphony No. 6

At the heart of Mahler's recent surge in popularity is his profound ability to stir the emotions. Everything that music symbolizes is in this symphony, unmatched for its depth and beauty. Prepare yourself for Rothstein's masterful and highly acclaimed interpretation of Mahler.

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Click here for Maestro Rothstein's experience
with Mahler.
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Click here for more about sponsor Harold Spratt.

Saturday February 7, 2004 at 8 PM
Sponsored in part by John and Patricia Grissmer.
Soloist sponsored by Walter and Sabina Slavin

PAULINE YANG, piano

ROSSINI Overture to L'italiana in Algeri

SAINT-SAËNS Piano Concerto No. 2

BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 7

An extraordinarily captivating young pianist will charm your senses. Then you will be thrilled by the timeless beauty of Beethoven's magnificent classic that has moved humanity for centuries, with magic in every measure.

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Saturday April 17, 2004 at 8 PM
Sponsored in part by Ridgefield Bank and Carnall Insurance

MONCAYO Huapango

RACHMANINOFF Capriccio Bohemian

TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 5

The colors and rhythms of Moncayo and Rachmaninoff bring rare brilliance to this concert. The splendid vitality and gorgeous melodies in each movement of Tchaikovsky's most popular symphony will leave no doubt why this season has been called Music to Love.

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Mr. Drucker has been the principal clarinetist for the New York Philharmonic for many years. Click here for his biography.

Saturday, January 10, 2004 at 8 PM
Sponsored in part by John and Joanne Patrick

STANLEY DRUCKER, Clarinet

MOZART Overture to Cosi fan tutte
MOZART Clarinet Concerto in A Major
MOZART Symphony No. 36 in C, Linz

Our third annual extraordinarily popular all-Mozart program will bring uplifting pleasure. The Clarinet Concerto is considered to be one of Mozart's finest works and is one of the last he composed. Performed by Stanley Drucker, a living legend, it will be unforgettable!

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Ayako Yoshida, celebrated violinist who thrills audiences. Click here for her biography.

Sunday, March 14, 2004 at 3 PM
Sponsored in part by Jeanne Cook

AYAKO YOSHIDA, violin

BEETHOVEN Romance in G Major, Op.40

HAYDN Violin Concerto in C Major

ROSSINI Overture to La scala di seta

HERMANN AMBROSIUS Suite No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 64a

A superb violinist performing brilliant music is pure joy. Rossini's "Silken Ladder Overture" adds even more pleasure. This work by Hermann Ambrosius is a hidden treasure, both unique and stimulating. An evening of great music, vividly performed by our RSO!
 

November 16, 2003 at 4 PM

Sponsored in part by:
The Perrin Family Foundation	Dow Chemical	Webster Bank

Additional support from Seth & Aline Lawrence

Comedy meets classical music as world-renowned mime Dan Kamin battles Maestro Rothstein for control of the RSO! The whole family will love this show!

Sparks fly as world-renowned mime Dan Kamin and Maestro Rothstein battle for control of the orchestra. By the time it’s over the mime conducts and the whole orchestra turns into mimes! You’ll be delighted by Dan’s antics and his amazing movement skills, and your kids will discover great musical classics by Beethoven, Stravinsky, Strauss, and many others.

Dan Kamin created the physical comedy sequences for Chaplin and Benny and Joon, and trained Robert Downey, Jr. and Johnny Depp for their acclaimed starring performances. His “Comedy Concertos,” combining lowbrow comedy and highbrow classical music, have become popular with symphonies around the world.

For more information, go to Dan Kamin's website.