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2007-2008
Inaugural Season

Presented by
Scott Enterprises

In this Issue

	A SISTER ACT
	FUN FOR YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY
	RUN FOR THE TULIPS
	GET YOUR GREEN
	WHAT'S YOUR ART?
	COMING UP

2007-2008
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A SISTER ACT

While it’s not quite dueling pianos you will double your musical pleasure when one of the most intriguing duos of today’s classical scene performs with the Erie Philharmonic on Saturday, March 8th.

The Erie Phil and Music Director and Conductor Daniel Meyer welcome Christine and Michelle Naughton to the Warner stage as they perform Mozart’s Concerto for Two Pianos. Both multi award winners the young Naughtons began their piano studies at the age of four, and are currently in their freshmen year at the Curtis Institute of Music.

Christina made her orchestral debut with the Madison Symphony at the age of nine.  In 2002 she won the Chicago Steinway Society’s “Most Promising Pianist” competition. She performed with the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra in 2004 as the winner of their concerto competition and Lewis Crosby scholarship. In 2005 Christina was the only American finalist and was awarded the bronze medal at the Gina Bachauer International Young Artist Competition.

Michelle Naughton made her orchestral debut with the Madison Symphony at the age of ten. In 2001, Michelle performed with the Midwest Young Artist Orchestra as the overall winner of the Walgreen’s Concerto Competition. She was also the winner of Chicago Steinway Society’s “Most Promising Pianist” competition in 2003. Michelle was the first prize- winner of the 2005 Virginia Waring International Piano Competition in Palm Desert, California. She was also the Artist in Residence with the Gulf Coast Symphony in 2005. 

The Naughton sisters also enjoy performing two-piano music, which they will perform with the Erie Phil. Also on the program for the March 8 concert is Dukas’ Fanfare from La Peri and Mendelssohn’s Third Symphony, nicknamed the “Scottish” since its inspiration was one of his most memorable travel destinations. The piece paints Scottland’s craggy coastlines, churning seas, and radiant bursts of sunshine through the clouds in vivid orchestral color.

Ticket prices for the show range from $15 - $47. 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.

The 2007-2008 inaugural season of Daniel Meyer is presented by Scott Enterprises. This concert is presented by Trombino Piano Gallerie. Media partners include WPSE, WQLN, and JET 1400.

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Trombino Piano Gallerie will hold a Steinway Open House in the Warner Lobby on Saturday, March 8, noon - 6 PM.

FUN FOR YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY

Mark your calendar for Saturday, April 26 at 4:00 pm!  It's an Erie Phil special event.  Beethoven Lives Upstairs is a Family Discovery Concert brought to you in part by Highmark, the Erie Times News and Erie Insurance. 

Kids and adults of all ages will enjoy this theatrical presentation designed to introduce children (and adults!) to the life and music of Ludwig Van Beethoven.  Over 20 excerpts of Beethoven's best-loved works underscore two actors performing a fully-staged play in cominbation with the Erie Philharmonic led by Condcutor Daniel Meyer.

Doors open at 3 PM for a host of kid-friendly activities including an instrument playground, crafts, face painting and more.  All seats are general admission.  Tickets are $15/Adults and $8/Children.  You can save $3 on each ticket by ordering ONLINE before April 25 at www.eriephil.org.

For information or tickets, call 455-1375, ext. 4.

RUN FOR THE TULIPS

And they're off!  Get ready, horse racing enthusiasts and Erie Phil supporters for a FUNdraising experience unlike any other.  On Saturday, May 31, join us for Run for the Tulips at Presque Isle Downs & Casino for an evening of friendly wagers and festive hats. . .and much  more!  Look for information to follow.

GET YOUR GREEN

Your Erie Phil is going green.  Beginning this week, concert goers can opt to recycle their program books after the performance by placing them in a recycling container at the Warner exits.  Programs will be used for the upcoming Pops program.  After that performance, the City of Erie will collect the books and recycle them.

Subscribers can choose to renew online in an effort to save paper and save themselves some green!  More information about this initiative will follow.

And, as you can see, our communication to you is in an electronic version not on paper. 

WHAT'S YOUR ART?

Do you sing?  Dance?  Paint?  Do you go to concerts?  Plays?  Jazz clubs?  Chances are good that you or someone in your family participate in Erie's vibrant arts community, a community of which we all can be proud. 

For over 40 years, the Erie community has provided essential support to the arts by donating generously to the United Arts Fund Drive.  Please consider supporting this year's UAF Drive to support your art (including your Phil).  Call 452-3427 or donate online at www.ArtsErie.org. 

COMING UP

MARCH 29     Erie Phil Pops. . . Big Band Bash featuring Rich Ridenour, piano.  Ridenour, a super pianist wiht he humor spirit of Victor Borge, blends classical, jazz, pop and comedy.  Expect much whimsy and great entertainment.

APRIL 5           Final Symphonic Concert of the Season. . . Viva Italia! A Night at the Opera.  Soloists from the Pittsburgh Operat will join the Erie Phil Chorus for an unforgettable finale to Daniel Meyer's inaugural season in Erie.

APRIL 23        Philharmonic on the Move. . . 8 PM, Cole Auditorium, Edinboro University.

APRIL 27        Jr. Phil Spring Concert, 2:30 PM at Cole Auditorium, Edinboro University.

MAY 1              Jr. Phil Ensembles Concert, 7:30 PM, Hirt Auditorium, Blasco Memorial Library.

MAY 10            A tribute to England's Fab Four with the cast from Broadway's Beatlemania Classical Mystery Tour.  According to all the reviews and our colleagues in the orchestra world, All You Need Is Love, will end our Pops season on a very high note.

Also. . . Look for more on Music Director & Conductor Daniel Meyer in the April edition of Lake Erie Lifestyle magazine available April 1.  You can pick up your copy at the Erie Times, Relish, or the Erie Book Store