Masterworks 1 - Viva España!
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This Saturday at 8:00pm
in Thomas Wolfe Auditorium
Opening night is always a special time for the Asheville Symphony, and
this coming September, Music Director Daniel Meyer and the ASO begin
with a musical anticipation of a toreador as he is about to take the
ring of an epic bullfight. Turina's Bullfighter's Prayer is a dramatic
score, inspired by the heritage and passions of old Spain. Then
audience-favorite Zuill Bailey returns as the swaggering (and
stumbling) anti-hero Don Quixote with Mary Persin as his ever faithful
Sancho Panza. Richard Strauss' famous tone poem re-imagines moments
from Cervantes' epic novel in musical terms. The result is a sweeping,
inventive, and humorous interplay between solo cello, viola, and
orchestra in which the characters spring to life. To cap a festive
evening, we will perform some of your favorite moments from Bizet's
treasured score to Carmen. Who can forget the sultry Habañera or the
wild Danse Bohême? It's opening night, after all. Olé!
For more information Click Here.
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The Asheville Symphony Website (www.ashevillesymphony.org) features on-line program notes you can print out and study prior to the concert. The site also features links to our guest artists' personal websites where you will find their Bios, Photo Galleries and more. Check it out today!
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The Porsche Raffle is off to a good start! Purchase your tickets today for a chance to win this beautiful car. Tickets are $125 each, and the drawing will take place December 19, 2009. For more details, click here!
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Traffic & Parking:
Hiawassee St. is temporarily a one-way road for the duration of September. Please use Walnut St. located at the corner of Maleprop's Bookstore to access the Civic Center Parking Deck. We expect no parking issues for Opening Night. Take advantage of the Parking Decks, Surface Lots, and Metered street parking.
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