Saratoga Symphony Concert: Sunday, March 9, 2014 from 2:30pm

Description

Classical music orchestra concert, including a talented piano soloist
Music program:  Symphonic poem, dance rhapsody, and piano concerto

SARATOGA SYMPHONY CONCERT PROGRAM
Music Director:  Dr. Jason Klein
 
Concert Theme :: Romantic Rhapsodies
 
Symphonic Poem (Rhapsody) in a-minor, Op. 14 (1874) by Antonin Dvořák (1841-1904)
 
Dance Rhapsody (2010) by Lee Actor (b. 1952)
    Waltz
    Interlude 1
    Slow Tango
    Fast Tango
    Slow Tango Reprise
    Interlude 2
    Fandango
 
INTERMISSION
 
Piano Concerto No. 4 in f-minor, Op. 82 (1908) by Xaver Scharwenka (1850-1924)
    Allegro patetico
    Intermezzo: Allegretto molto tranquillo
    Lento, mesto
    Allegro non troppo vivace

Piano Soloist, Theodora Martin
 
SARATOGA SYMPHONY
www.saratogasymphony.com/
 
PIANO SOLOIST, Theodora Martin
http://www.southvalleysymphony.org/guestArtists.htm
 
ABOUT the SARATOGA SYMPHONY MEMBERS
The group is composed of 50 dedicated local performers, who have a variety of professional backgrounds.  They participate in the orchestra for the love of music and educational benefits for the community.  The orchestra members especially appreciate the musical experiences with their conductor, Dr. Jason Klein.
 
ABOUT the ORCHESTRA MUSIC DIRECTOR
Stanford graduate Dr. Jason Klein is an active and innovative music director, conductor, and teacher.  Currently, he teaches instrumental music at Mt. Diablo Unified School District and is conductor for various orchestras and music festivals.  He is known for his imaginative concert programs with unusual choices of music pieces.  His entertaining introductions to the concert music add both historical and human dimensions to his concerts that delight both novice and experienced audience members.

    FREE, with donations appreciated