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	2007 HIGHLIGHTS
	WHAT FOLLOWS
	STILL TO FOLLOW...
	ARTS SAMPLER STILL AVAILABLE
	ERIE PHIL FAST FACT

2006-07
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2007 HIGHLIGHTS

Q.  What do a silent film, a Celtic celebration, three talented conductors and Barry Manilow have in common?

A.  They are all part of the second half of the Erie Phil's 2006-2007 season, of course.   What did you think?!

The season's third music director candidate, Paul Haas, will conduct "In the Spotlight" on Saturday, January 27, at 8 pm at the Warner Theatre.  Erie Phil's own LeAnne Wistrom, principle flute, will share the spotlight and perform Ibert's Flute Concerto.  For any 1812 Overture fans, the Conductor's Choice selection is Tchaikovsky's Symphony no. 4, op 36 in F minor.  A more contemporary piece, Songs the Plants Taught Us, by Joshua Penman was commissioned with the New York Youth Symphony with Haas conducting the world premiere performance in Carnegie Hall just less than  a year ago.  The composer plans to attend the Erie Phil's performance.

Known for his “fiery brilliance” and “bold, muscular, go-for-broke conducting,” Paul Haas is the Assistant Conductor of the Brooklyn Philharmonic and is following in the footsteps of world-renowned conductors such as Leonard Slatkin, as the fourteenth music director of legendary New York Youth Symphony. His recent conducting experiences have included the National Symphony with Itzhak Perlman as soloist and the Rochester Philharmonic among others. He is a graduate of Yale University and the Juilliard School.

You can join the search for the next conductor by attending the concert and providing your input on the candidate's perfromance (at www.eriephil.org/jointhesearch). 

Tickets can be purchased online at www.eriephil.org or by calling 455-1375, ext. 4.  Tickets start at just $15.  Discounts are available for students, seniors and groups.

Notes:

• Erie Phil Annual Fund Supporters:  Mix and mingle with the artists who make the stage come alive after the concert in the National City Community Room.  Reservations are required by calling 455-1375, ext. 5.
• Erie Phil Subscribers & Donors:    January 26. . .  A special  "open rehearsal. . . " Look for your invitation in the mail.
• Interested in meeting Music Director Candidate at a private reception the week of the concert?  Thursday,  January 25   Hosts: Bruce & Bonnie Kern.   Cost:  $50/ person  Limited reservations.  Call 455-1375, ext. 5 for information and reservations.

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WHAT FOLLOWS

                                                                    FEB. 17  AT THE COPA - THE BEST OF BARRY MANILOW. . . take your Valentine to the Hottest Spot North of Havana.

MAR. 10  Sounds of Glory, Music Director Candidate Daniel Meyer. . . Featuring the Erie Philharmonic Chorus, the Grove City College Touring Choir and Violinist Ken Johnston

MAR. 31 A Night of Silent Film Featuring Chaplin, Keaton, Lloyd and the Phil

APR. 21 Young Guns, Music Director Candidate John Jeter

MAY 12 A Celtic Celebration . . . Featuring Cherish the Ladies

STILL TO FOLLOW...

The 2007-2008 season is shaping up  nicely.  Of course, the music director candidate position is unknown but STILL exciting things are planned:

The Symphonic season will kick-off with a spectacular piano concerto and the Pops season will thrill Beatles fans! 

ARTS SAMPLER STILL AVAILABLE

The 2007 "Arts around Erie" arts sampler includes six ticket vouchers accepted at many Erie arts attractions and discount coupons for select downtown restaurants. A $150.00 value for only $75.00!! Available at these participating organizations: Dafmark Dance Theatre, Director’s Circle Theatre, Erie Art Museum, Erie Civic Music Association, Erie County Historical Society, Erie Playhouse, Erie Philharmonic, ExpERIEnce Children’s Museum, Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center, Roadhouse Theatre, United We Stand Theatre Troupe.

ERIE PHIL FAST FACT

Musicians of the Erie Philharmonic have more than 600 cumulative years of experience playing their instruments!!