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2008-2009 Season Symphonic Series Presented by
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2008-2009
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Get your Phil of two (that's dos) young, talented guest artists when Conductor Daniel Meyer leads the Erie Phil and his wife, violist Mary Persin, and cellist Zuill Bailey in Viva Espana! this Saturday night at 8 PM at the Warner Theatre. They will perform together Strauss' Don Quixote; the program also includes Music from Carmen and Turina's Bullfighter's Prayer. (WIN TWO TICKETS: Which Broadway hit is based on Don Quixote? Be the first to respond to this email.) Persin is a founding member of the Biava Quartet, recognized as one of today’s most exciting young American string quartets. She celebrates ten years of performance with the ensemble this season. Currently holding the Lisa Arnhold Quartet Residency at the Juilliard School, she serves as quartet in residence and teaching assistant to the Juilliard Quartet. Bailey, who performed with Meyer at Chautauqua last summer, is a consummate concerto soloist who performs with symphony orchestras throughout the United States and internationally, including a celebrated performance with the Moscow Chamber Orchestra in its 50th anniversary tour of Russia. In his New York recital debut, Bailey performed a sold-out concert of the complete Beethoven sonatas at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. He is a member of the acclaimed Perlman-Schmidt-Bailey Trio, featuring pianist Navah Perlman and violinist Giora Schmidt. Saturday evening's concert begins at 8 PM. Concert attendees can learn more about the music on the program by attending Classics in the Evening with Wally Faas at 7:15 in the National City Community Room adjacent to the Warner. Tickets for the show range from $16 - $48. Discounts are available for students, groups, and seniors, and $10 Rush tickets will be available 15 minutes before show time. Doors open at 7 p.m. This Scott Enterprises Symphonic Series concert is presented by Highmark and sponosred by WQLN, Jet 1400, WPSE and the Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel. NOTE: Special online ticket sale now through Friday, April 24 at 5 PM - BUY ONE ADMISSION, GET ONE FREE! Mention "E-Notes" in the Comment Section.
You know the movies...and you love his music! Some of the best films of all time just wouldn't be the same without the wonderful scores of John Williams: Harry Potter, ET, Superman. . . and the list goes on. In the Phil's season finale, hear these scores and more on May 9 at the Warner Theatre. Star Wars and Beyond, a Hanes Erie Pops performance, also features the Erie Jr. Philharmonic and Bruce Johnston on sax. Special Guest Conductor, John Vanco, Executive Director of the Erie Art Museum, will take to the podium during the evening in the annual guest baton fundraiser which, this year, will benefit both the Phil and the EAM. Before you "phone home," phone the Phil at 455-1375 (or visit us online at www.eriephil.org) for tickets, which are selling quicker than Superman can rescue Lois Lane. ENCORE CLUB MEMBER NAMED JUDGE California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger recently announced the appointment of Mark A. Borenstein, an Erie Phil Encore Club Member, to a judgeship with the Los Angeles County Superior Court. Borenstein, 57, of Santa Monica, has served as partner and previously attorney for Overland Borenstein Scheper & Kim since 2004. He was previously a partner in the law firms of Overland & Borenstein and Shapiro Borenstein & Dupont. He earned a Master of Law degree from Georgetown University Law Center, a Juris Doctorate degree from George Washington University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Buffalo. Erie Phil Encore Club Members donate at least $1,400 annually to the Philharmonic Fund. Encore Club benefits include complimentary parking across from the Warner, private pre-concert lounge with refreshments and advance program notes.
And they're off! The Erie Phil invites you to an evening of horsin’ around at the Second Annual Run for the Tulips on Saturday, May 30 at Presque Isle Downs. Enjoy a night of wagering, winning, wining, and dining:
Call Carolyn at the Erie Phil office at 455-1375, ext. 15, for more information.
Chelsea Nelson is this year's Jr. Philharmonic Concerto Contest winner. She was featured at last weekend's annual Spring Concert performed by the Jr. Phil under the direction of Maestro Robert Dolwick. The orchestra features students from the tri-state area in grades 6 through 12, who study and perform classical music. Nelson, a horn player from North East, began studying with Dolwick, the Erie Philharmonic’s principal trumpet player, in third grade. This is her sixth season with the Jr. Phil. The first Concerto Contest was initiated in 1994 by former Erie Phil Maestro Eiji Oue. It is open to members of the Jr. Philharmonic and the winner is chosen by audition. Conductor Daniel Meyer is this year’s financial sponsor. Mark your calendar for Friday, June 19. That's when the Phil's summer series kicks off in front of the Warner Theatre. The Erie Phil, WQLN, Iadeluca Chiropractic, and the Erie Times-News will present the first of a three-concert series which is offered during your lunch hour. A Philharmonic quartet will perform in front of the Warner Theatre, WQLN will broadcast live from the event, and hot dogs will be provided. The other two dates are July 24 and August 28.
Believe it or not, it's been one year since the Erie Philharmonic business office/box office relocated to 609 Walnut Street! If you haven't been by to visit, please know that you're always welcome. We are located behind the Erie Community Foundation's offices in what was formerly a carriage house of the Julius C. Siegel estate. The move offers patrons who visit us convenient and free parking. Office hours are 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
If you haven't already renewed your 2009-2010 subscription, the early bird discount expires April 30. Our subscription prices haven't changed! Renew today and save on your subscription AND save your seat! To renew, call 455-1375, ext. 4 or click here.
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