Classics Series at the Ambassador Auditorium
Two Saturday performances at 2 pm and 8 pm
Sonic Sensations
October 23, 2010
From the magical opening notes of Barber’s violin concerto to the blazing affirmation of life in the final moments of Brahms’ 2nd Symphony, this inaugural concert at the Ambassador will transport you through a universe of sonic sensations – Hear Us Now!
Anne Akiko Meyers, Violin
Rossini La gazza ladra: Overture
Barber Violin Concerto
Brahms Symphony No. 2
Variety Faire
January 22, 2011
A sweeping musical panorama, featuring Britten’s humorous Soirée Musicales and Elgar’s hauntingly romantic Enigma Variations, plus one of the most beautiful cello concertos ever written.
Narek Hakhazaryan, Cello
Britten Soirée Musicales
Dvořák Cello Concerto in b minor
Elgar Enigma Variations
Soundscapes
February 19, 2011
Mozart, Schumann and Glass collectively deliver a mesmerizing array of musical styles that moves the listener from mood to mood in an aural sensation that will stir your soul.
Robert Thies, Piano
Bamert Ol-Okun
Schumann Piano Concerto
Mozart Symphony No. 40
Moon Dance
March 12, 2011
Wagner said that Beethoven’s Symphony No.7 “belongs to the Night Spirit and if anyone plays it—even the children in the cradle fall to dancing.” Fantasy and festivity abound—featuring acclaimed kanun artist Karine Hovhannisyan.
Karine Hovhannisyan, Kanun
Mendelssohn A Midsummer Night’s Dream (excerpts)
Avetisyan Kanun Concerto
Beethoven Symphony No. 7
Romantic Resonance
May 7, 2011
Guest conductor Maximiano Valdés serves up a lush melodic program featuring Liszt’s poetic concerto and Rachmaninoff’s symphonic masterpiece which concludes with such a swirl of sound that all the bells in Russia seem to be ringing!
Chu-Fang Huang, Piano
Liszt Piano Concerto No. 2
Rachmaninoff Symphony No. 2