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News > Reno Phil Hosts International Classical Superstar
Reno Phil Hosts International Classical Superstar January 25, 2007 On Sunday, March 4th at 4:00 p.m. and Tuesday, March 6th at 7:30.p.m. the Reno Philharmonic hosts one of the biggest names in classical music, Sarah Chang. The concert, sponsored by IGT, will also include Bedrich Smetana’s Overture to The Bartered Bride, and Felix Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 3, known as the “Scottish” symphony. Violinist Sarah Chang is recognized the world over as one of classical music’s most captivating and gifted performers. One of the most remarkable prodigies of any generation, she has matured into a young artist whose musical insight, technical virtuosity, and emotional range continue to astonish. This past season, Ms. Chang appeared with orchestras including the New York Philharmonic and the symphonies of San Francisco, Nashville, Grand Rapids, Virginia, Montreal, Seattle, Syracuse, and Pittsburgh. Ms. Chang began her violin studies at age 4 and promptly enrolled in the Juilliard School of Music, where she studied with the late Dorothy DeLay. Her early auditions, at age 8, led to immediate engagements with the New York Philharmonic and the Philadelphia Orchestra. Along with Pete Sampras and Wynton Marsalis, she is a featured artist in Movado’s global advertising campaign “The Art of Time.” In June 2004, Ms. Chang became the youngest person to receive the Hollywood Bowl's Hall of Fame award. She is a past recipient of the coveted Avery Fisher Career Grant, and Gramophone’s “Young Artist of the Year” award. The remarkable accomplishments of her career were recognized in 1999 when she received the Avery Fisher Prize, one of the most prestigious awards given to instrumentalists. She will be performing Jean Sibelius’ Concerto for Violin. “I’m proud to say that I conducted Sarah in her professional debut,” said Barry Jekowsky, music director of the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra. “As she has gone on to amazing success, I was never surprised.” Bedrich Smetana’s Overture to The Bartered Bride, was first performed with the Phil in 1989. Written in 1866, The Bartered Bride, was the first Czech opera. Smetana said that he wrote the opera as a retort to the accusation that his work was too much like Wagner, deep and heavy. So this opera is light, lively, and comedic. Felix Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 3, known as the “Scottish” symphony, was written in 1829 while Mendelssohn was on holiday at the Holyrood Palace, Scotland. His themes are derived from his travels thought the country. This concert is sponsored by IGT. Mendelssohn Symphony is sponsored by Edgar F. and Ella C. Kleiner, the concerto for Violin is sponsored by Bruce and Peggy Bossie, and Ms. Chang’s appearance is sponsored by the Atlantis Casino Resort. The performance schedule is: MasterClassics 5 March 4 & 6, 2007 Sunday 4:00 pm and Tuesday 7:30 pm Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts Bedrich Smetana - Overture to The Bartered Bride Jean Sibelius - Concerto for Violin, featuring Sarah Chang, violin Felix Mendelssohn - Symphony No. 3 “Scottish” The performances will take place in the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts. Prices start at $25 with discounts available to seniors. Tickets can be purchased through the Reno Philharmonic Box office at McKinley Arts and Culture Center, on the phone at 323-6393, or online at www.RenoPhil.com. Students can apply for $8.00 “rush” seating an hour before the performance, and must bring valid student ID, if over 16. Patrons can join Music Director Barry Jekowsky one-half hour prior to each performance for “A Preview from the Podium.” This pre-concert talk in the auditorium at the Pioneer Center is free for all ticket holders. Mr. Jekowsky talks about the composers and/or works the orchestra will perform. For more information log onto www.RenoPhil.com, or call the RPA business office at (775) 323-6393. |
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