December 1, 2009
River Rhapsodies Chamber Music Series presents "Ravishing Ravel"
7 PM
Clinton Presidential Center, 1200 President Clinton Ave.
Rockefeller Quartet
David Renfro, horn
Robin Dauer, horn
Brent Shires, horn
Scott Milichamp, horn
BEETHOVEN Sextet for Two Horns and String Quartet
HINDEMITH Sonata for Four Horns
RAVEL String Quartet
Rich, resonant sound and the spectacle of gleaming horns, front and center, make the first half of this gorgeous program a stunner! Then, the glow of strings lights up the stage with one of the masterpieces of the repertoire—Ravel’s sensuous quartet, shimmering with colors, rhythms, and haunting beauty.Enjoy dinner before the concert at Forty-Two. For more information, call 501-537-0042.
For tickets and additional information, call 501-666-1761 or visit www.arkansassymphony.org.
December 10, 2009
The Village presents Benjy Davis Project
8 PM
3915 University Ave.
Tickets: $10.00 in advance and $12.00 at the door.
For more information, visit www.thevillagelive.com or call 501-570-0300.
December 14, 2009
The Village presents Mayday Parade
7 PM
3915 University Ave.
Tickets: $13.00 in advance and $15.00 at the door.
For more information, visit www.thevillagelive.com or call 501-570-0300.
December 16, 2009
The Village presents Alesana and From First to Last
7:30 PM
3915 University Ave.
For more information, visit www.thevillagelive.com or call 501-570-0300.
December 18, 2009
Daughtry with Theory Of A Deadman And Cavo
7:30 PM
Verizon Arena
Tickets: $31.25-$41.25.
Tickets go on sale September 26th at 10am. Tickets will be available at the Verizon Arena Box Office, any TicketMaster location, charge by phone at 800-745-3000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com/event/1B00432BD20D5BB5?artistid=1097212&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1.
December 18 - 19, 2009
Arkansas Symphony Orchestra presents "Holiday Pops"
8 PM
Robinson Center Music Hall
ACXIOM Pops LIVE! Series
Geoffrey Robson, conductor
This holiday season join us for a true variety show, featuring an array of Arkansas-based talent performing with the orchestra in a wide range of popular musical genres. Holiday spirit will abound as dancers, singers, solo performers, popular bands, and choirs join forces with the Arkansas Symphony to celebrate the Christmas season.
For more information, call 501-666-1761 or visit www.arkansassymphony.org.
December 19, 2009
Arkansas Symphony Orchestra presents "Jingle Bell (Little) Rock"
2 PM
Robinson Center Music Hall
Geoffrey Robson, conductor
The whole family will enjoy the enchanting sights and sounds of this kid-size holiday concert. It’s an hour of seasonal tunes and carols, made magical with exciting staging and lighting effects.
Come early and enjoy the “Deck the Halls” Children’s Fair!For tickets and additional information, call 501-666-1761 or visit www.arkansassymphony.org.
December 20, 2009
The Village presents Never Shout Never, Single File and Carter Hulsey
3915 University Ave.
Tickets: $12.00 in advance and $15.00 at the door.
For more information, visit www.thevillagelive.com or call 501-570-0300.
January 16 - 17, 2010
Arkansas Symphony Orchestra presents "Grieg's Romantic Piano Concerto"
Robinson Center Music Hall
Saturday, 8pm and Sunday, 3pm.
Fusao Kajima, conductor
Valentina Lisitsa, piano
VILLA-LOBOS Sinfonietta No. 1 (A memória de Mozart)
GRIEG Piano Concerto
DVOĜÁK Symphony No. 8
Though Grieg’s romantic concerto was written in a cold climate, its beautiful melding of virtuosity and lyricism—and echoes of Norwegian folk music—will not only melt your heart, but dazzle you, too. . . especially when it’s in the hands of our stunning soloist who has garnered raves around the world. Fusao Kajima and the ASO then present Dvoĝák’s beloved score, inspired by nature and overflowing with joyful melodies.
For tickets and additional information, visit www.arkansassymphony.org or call 501-666-1761.
January 19, 2010
River Rhapsodies Chamber Music Series presents "Dark Emotions"
7 PM
Clinton Presidential Center, 1200 President Clinton Ave.
Quapaw Quartet
SHOSTAKOVICH String Quartet No. 3
BRAHMS String Quartet No.1
The range of Shostakovich’s expression in his Third Quartet—from sweet and playful to dark and intense—inspires the virtuosity of the performers and grips the listener. Ever the perfectionist, Brahms may have burned some 20 string quartets before letting this masterpiece—cast in the same compelling key as his First Symphony—see the light of day.Enjoy dinner before the concert at Forty-Two. For more information, call 501-537-0042.
For tickets and additional information, call 501-666-1761 or visit www.arkansassymphony.org.
January 22, 2010
Martina McBride and Trace Adkins in Concert
7:30 PM
Verizon Arena
Tickets: $59.75-$35.75. Tickets go on sale November 13th and will be available at the Verizon Arena Box Office, all TicketMaster outlets, charge by phone 800-745-3000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com/event/1B004341F9BC5E28?artistid=755684&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=2.
January 26, 2010
Arkansas Symphony Orchestra presents "The Masters: A Celebration of Opera"
8 PM
Robinson Center Music Hall
David Itkin, conductor
Marie Plette, soprano
Eugenie Grunewald, mezzo-soprano
Arnold Rawls, tenor
Jeffrey Snider, baritone
The world of grand opera always has had a special place in David Itkin’s heart, and that’s why he loved sharing it with ASO audiences over the years. For his final Masters concert Maestro Itkin has chosen favorite highlights from the operas he (and you!) love, and has invited four captivating vocalists to bring them to life. You’ll enjoy dramatic overtures, and popular arias from Aida, Turandot, Il Trovatore, Rigoletto, and Madame Butterfly.For tickets and additional information, call 501-666-1761 or visit www.arkansassymphony.org.
January 30, 2010
Arkansas Symphony Orchestra & Arkansas Symphony Youth Orchestra presents "Side By Side"
7 PM
Robinson Center Music Hall
Geoffrey Robson, conductor
This one-of-a-kind event continues to delight audiences year after year. Join us as we spotlight the student-musicians of the Arkansas Symphony Youth Orchestras.For tickets and additional information, call 501-666-1761 or visit www.arkansassymphony.org.
February 12 - 13, 2010
Arkansas Symphony Orchestra ACXIOM Pops LIVE! presents "The Heart of Broadway"
8 PM
Robinson Center Music Hall
Geoffrey Robson, conductor
Christiane Noll, soprano
Doug LaBrecque, tenor
The perfect concert for Valentine’s Day: a celebration of love, Broadway-style! You and your special someone are invited to start your romantic evening at the ASO Pops with love songs from movies and musicals: from the sophisticated (Cole Porter‘s “Begin the Beguine”) to the classics (a West Side Story medley) and mega-hits (“Music of the Night” from Phantom of the Opera).For tickets and additional information, call 501-666-1761 or visit www.arkansassymphony.org.
February 27 - 28, 2010
Arkansas Symphony Orchestra presents "Sibelius's Nordic Splendor"
Robinson Center Music Hall
Saturday, 8pm and Sunday, 3pm.
Andre Raphel Smith, conductor
Philippe Quint, violin
BEETHOVEN Overture to King Stephan
SIBELIUS Violin Concerto
BRAHMS Symphony No. 1
An audience favorite for more than a century, Sibelius’s Violin Concerto is a beautiful combination of lyricism and virtuosity—perfect for displaying the fiery talents of our soloist. As the Daily Telegraph raved, “From the moment he takes the stage, Grammy Award-nominee violinist Philippe Quint captivates audiences with his charismatic presence.” André Raphel Smith leads Brahms’s gripping First Symphony, which begins with a dramatic pulse in the timpani and ends with bright and brilliant horn calls.For tickets and additional information, visit www.arkansassymphony.org or call 501-666-1761.
March 2, 2010
River Rhapsodies Chamber Music Series presents "The 4 Bs: Bach, Bartok, Britten & Beethoven"
7 PM
Clinton Presidential Center, 1200 President Clinton Ave.
Rockefeller Quartet
Sturgis Quartet
Gerry Gibson, oboe
J. C. BACH Quartet in B-Flat for Oboe and Strings
BARTOK String Quartet No. 3
BRITTEN Phantasy Quartet
BEETHOVEN String Quartet Op. 18, No. 1
Our principal oboist and the Rockefeller Quartet blend wind and string sonorities in this appealing mix of music that’s graceful, romantic, and imaginative. Concluding the concert is the first of Beethoven’s 16 string quartets—already a tour de force that foreshadows his mastery of the form.Enjoy dinner before the concert at Forty-Two. For more information, call 501-537-0042.
For tickets and additional information, call 501-666-1761 or visit www.arkansassymphony.org.
March 12 - 13, 2010
Arkansas Symphony Orchestra ACXIOM Pops LIVE! presents "Porgy and Bess in Concert"
Robinson Center Music Hall
Geoffrey Robson, conductor
George and Ira Gershwin's Porgy and Bess comes to life at the first-ever ASO presentation of highlights from this quintessential American classic. The denizens of Catfish Row in Charleston, South Carolina—Porgy, Bess, Clara, and Sportin' Life—sing their unforgettable songs: the gorgeous "Summertime," the romantic "Bess You is My Woman Now," the upbeat "I Got Plenty o' Nuttin'," the seductive "It Ain't Necessarily So," and the chorus intoning complex harmonies during a raging hurricane.For tickets and additional information, call 501-666-1761 or visit www.arkansassymphony.org.
March 19, 2010
Winter Jam 2010 Tour Spectacular!
7 PM
Verizon Arena
$10.00 at the door (no tickets required). Doors open at 6pm.
Christian music’s largest annual tour, the Winter Jam 2010 our Spectacular, will hit 44 cities beginning in January and is slated to feature some of the top artists in Christian music. Hosted for the 15th consecutive year by GRAMMY-nominated NewSong, the tour will also include multi-platinum Reunion recording artist Third Day; internationally-renowned Inpop recording artist Newsboys; Dove Award-winning Reunion recording artist Tenth Avenue North; acclaimed Flicker recording artist Fireflight; and guest speaker Tony Nolan.
For more information, call 501-975-9000 or visit www.jamtour.com.
April 10 - 11, 2010
Arkansas Symphony Orchestra presents "Farewell, Maestro!"
Robinson Center Music Hall
Saturday, 8pm and Sunday, 3pm.
David Itkin, conductor
Marie Plette, soprano
Genie Grunewald, mezzo-soprano
MAHLER Symphony No. 2, “Resurrection”
A magnificent way to crown Maestro Itkin’s tenure at the ASO: Mahler’s glorious “Resurrection Symphony.” Its grand theme and range of emotions call for the joining together of extraordinary musical forces. In the stirring final movement, a hushed chorus intones the resurrection ode and solo voices soar, singing of forgiveness, divine compassion, and eternal life, promising: “You shall rise again, my heart, in an instant. And all you strived for shall carry you up to God!”For tickets and additional information, visit www.arkansassymphony.org or call 501-666-1761.
April 13, 2010
River Rhapsodies Chamber Music Series presents "Brilliant Brass
Stirring Strings"
7 PM
Clinton Presidential Center, 1200 President Clinton Ave.
ASO Brass Quintet
Rockefeller Quartet
Sturgis Quartet
Kiril Laskarov, violin
Drew Irvin, violin
Carl Anthony, harpsichord
EWALD Brass Quintet No. 1
J. S. BACH Double Violin Concerto
SCHOENBERG String Quartet No. 1, Op. 7
Enjoy the dazzle of the ASO Brass Quintet in a work by an illustrious Tchaikovsky contemporary and pioneer of the genre. Step back two centuries for Bach’s Double Violin Concerto, in which the two soloists weave an intricate tapestry of sound. Schoenberg’s dramatic musical canvas is unique in conception and exciting to hear.Enjoy dinner before the concert at Forty-Two. For more information, call 501-537-0042.
For tickets and additional information, call 501-666-1761 or visit www.arkansassymphony.org.
May 1, 2010
Lime Aid Outdoor Concert
12 PM - 8 PM
Riverfest Amphitheatre
Featuring White Collar Criminals, Ms. Tommie's Dance Academy Dancers and Blues Music.
Free fun for the whole family!
For more information, visit www.limeaidpartnership.com.
May 7 - 8, 2010
Arkansas Symphony Orchestra ACXIOM Pops LIVE! presents "Spotlight On Hollywood"
8 PM
Robinson Center Music Hall
Carl Topilow, conductor.
Break out the buttered popcorn and settle into your stadium seats. It’s time for music from the movies at the Pops! You’ll hear selections from your favorite movie classics, past and present … including The Wizard of Oz, The Empire Strikes Back, Psycho, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Lord of the Rings. For extra fun and entertainment, our affable guest maestro and clarinetist, Carl Topilow, will test your movie knowledge with a trivia quiz.For tickets and additional information, call 501-666-1761 or visit www.arkansassymphony.org.
