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2009-2010 Season Presented by
Symphonic Series Presented by
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2009-2010 Philharmonic Fund
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THE ERIE PHIL'S BATTLE FOR YOUR SOUL 
More than 100 vocalists and choir members will fill the Warner Theatre stage with the Erie Philharmonic musicians as the orchestra presents the Verdi Requiem on Saturday, March 6 at 8 PM. “With a thunderclap from an enormous bass drum, the screams of a full symphonic chorus on a rapid descent into hellfire, and eager pleas for eternal redemption, Verdi’s Requiem is an opera in sacred clothing with Purgatory as its setting,” Music Director and Conductor Daniel Meyer said. “It takes many instruments and singers to bring this gigantic, dramatic musical presentation of good versus evil to life.” In its third collaboration with the Philharmonic in as many years, resident artists from the Pittsburgh Opera join the orchestra: Danielle Pastin, soprano; Lindsay Ammann, mezzo-soprano; Noah Baetge, tenor; and Liam Moran, bass. The concert also features the Erie Philharmonic Chorus under the direction of Dr. Jason Bishop and the Grove City College Touring Choir, directed by Dr. Douglas Browne. Classics in the Evening with WQLN’s Wally Faas, a pre-concert discussion, will be presented in the First Niagara Community Room adjacent to the Warner Theatre beginning at 7:15 pm. It is free to ticket holders. Ticket prices for the show range from $15 - $50. Click here for tickets. The 2009-2010 season is presented by Scott Enterprises. The Symphonic Series is sponsored by Erie Insurance, WQLN, and JET Radio. This concert is presented by Springhill and WPSE Radio. SUBSCRIBERS: Don't forget to RSVP if you plan to attend the Sneak Preview after the concert on Saturday -- 455-1375 x 4 or email Eric Marshall.
Ever wish that you could hear one of the pieces from an Erie Phil concert again? It's now possible! This Wednesday the music performed by your Erie Phil will be aired on WQLN radio. It has been 10 years since the Erie Phil’s music has been broadcast on the station. Erie Philharmonic Broadcasts will begin on March 3 following an 11:00 AM interview with Music Director and Conductor Daniel Meyer. They will continue on the second Wednesday of each month during the 11:00 hour of the Classics with Wally Faas show. The first performance will be Grieg’s Piano Concerto with guest pianist Antonio Pompa-Baldi from a September, 2008 Erie Phil concert. Other performances will include Joaquin Turina’s Bullfighter’s Prayer on April 14; Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana on May 12; and Bizet’s Carmen Suite on June 9.
Jr. Philharmonic member, Sarah Harrison, bassoon, recently qualified for the State Orchestra competition. Sarah is a senior at McDowell and has been playing with the orchestra for three years. Other Jr. Phil members who participated in the Regional Orchestra competition included: cellists Jesse Arkwright and Emily Joseph; violists Austin Anderson, Marisa Fryer, and Mary Kafferlin; violinist Andrew Grunnauer; French hornist Chelsea Nelson; and flutist Robin Zimmerman. Other members of the Jr. Phil who attended the District Orchestra Competition, held prior to the regionals, included: violinists Khylinn Hayes, Sara Thompson and Amy Gehrlein and clarinetist Bradley Gressler. Congratulations to all of the musicians and their teachers.
We're dusting off the disco ball later this month (March 27) and reliving the groovy music of the '70's. Our friends from London, Ontario-Jeans 'n Classics- will return to the Warner to bring back the songs of the Bee Gees, Barry White, Donna Summer, Michael Jackson and more in That '70's Show. Get your tickets early, dude, so you won't miss this far out concert! Click here to order yours now.
The Erie Phil is raffling off a fabulous evening with Maestro Daniel Meyer. A $20 raffle ticket buys you a chance to win a reception with food and drinks for up to 50 people at the Erie Club with the conductor on Friday, June 4, 2010. This is a chance to win a prize valued at $2,000 for just $20! To purchase a raffle ticket, see a Phil Board Member in the Warner lobby prior to a Phil concert or during intermission. Tickets can also be purchased at the Phil Box Office, 609 Walnut Street. For more information, call 455-1375 x 18. Tickets are on sale through Saturday, May 8 and the winner will be announced during the final Pops concert on May 8 (need not be present to win).
MAR 6 Verdi's Requiem, Warner Theatre, 8 PM - Subscriber Preview MAR 24 Erie Phil Unwrapped at Edinboro University, Cole Auditorium, 7:30 PM MAR 27 That 70's Show, Warner Theatre, 8 PM - Subscriber Preview APR 7 The Piano, Warner Theatre, 8 PM MAY 8 Ole! An "Ocho de Mayo" Celebration, Warner Theatre, 8 PM --- Drawing for Evening with Daniel Meyer Winner - Buy Your Ticket Now MAY 22 Third Annual Run for the Tulips at Presque Isle Downs, 5:30 PM |
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