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SUMMARY:Uniting at Yuletide
DESCRIPTION:A holiday festival! Singalongs\, music of the masters\, and carols — bring the family! \n(PROGRAM NOTES BELOW) \nEduardo Leandro\, Conductor \n-The Doris and Herbert Harrington Pre-Concert Talk-\nA special presentation from GBS about next season \n-Maureen Hamill and friends will sing and lead some singalong pieces! \nJule Styne                                      Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! (1945) \nTraditional                                     Away in a Manger \nJohann Strauss II                       The Blue Danube (1866)\n(1825-1899) Op. 314 \nJohn Williams                               Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (2001)\n(b. 1932) \nMykola Leontovich                    Carol of the Bells (1914)\n(1877-1921) \nJ. S. Bach                                       Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring (1723)\n(1685-1750)                                   BWV 147 \nTraditional                                    Chanukah Festival Overture\, Arr. Custer/O’Loughlin \nIrving Berlin                                 White Christmas (1942)\n(1888-1989) \nLeroy Anderson                         Sleigh Ride (1948)\n(1825-1899) \nI N T E R M I S S I O N \nTraditional                                       O Come All Ye Faithful (1744) \nPyotr Ilych Tchaikovsky           Waltz of the Flowers (1892)\n(1840-1893)                                  Op. 71a (from The Nutcracker Suite) \nGeorges Bizet                               Farandole from L’Arlesienne (1885-86)\n(1838-1875) \nTraditional                                     Hark the Herald Angels Sing (1739) \nIsaac Watts                                   Joy to the World (1719) \nFranz Gruber                                Silent Night (1818) \n_________________________________________ \nPROGRAM NOTES \nDecember 16\, 2023 \nUNITING AT YULETIDE \nMusic forms a giant part of our experiences and memories in the holiday season\, and this program draws from the many streams of music that form our holiday memories. Folk\, composed “classical” music\, film music\, and the Great American Songbook all contribute to this mighty river\, and this evening’s program. Many might be surprised at how orchestral music forms a vital part of the soundtrack of our lives\, but this evening’s program demonstrates this. \nFrom the folk tradition\, the relatively minor Jewish holiday of Hanukkah has nevertheless spawned a small but beloved repertoire of folksongs. Grammy- Award winning conductor and composer Lucas Richman has served as Music Director of the Bangor Symphony\, the Knoxville Symphony\, and an array of ensembles internationally as guest conductor. His Hanukkah Festival Overture sets the folk melodies that are an integral part of Hanukkah\, and has been performed by hundreds of orchestras since its  composition in 1994. From another part of the world\, the Ukraine\, what American audiences know as Carol of the Bells is actually a New Year carol\, Shchedryk\, written in 1914 by the Ukrainian composer Mykola Leontovych\, and based on Ukranian folktunes. It received its first United States performance at Carnegie Hall in 1922\, by the Ukranian National Chorus. Peter J. Wilhousky wrote the English lyrics we hear each December. Through these pieces\, we remember\, in our own small way\, these two regions    where our neighbors continue to suffer the effects of war and violence this year. \nFamiliar Christmas carols from Europe and the Americas might as well be folk music\, but have an interesting history. The origins of the familiar American carol Away in a Manger are shrouded in mystery; the text was long attributed\, incorrectly\, to Martin Luther. The third verse was penned by John T. McFarland in 1892. In metrical hymnody\, text and tune pairings are interchangeable\, and this carol is commonly sung to two different tunes\, and sometimes to a third. The most common\, Muller\, was composed by James R. Murray in 1887\, for a children’s hymnal. This memorable tune is easily recognizable due to the stepwise descent of an octave that begins the melody\, as well as the gentle dotted rhythm reminiscent of calmly rocking an infant to sleep. \nWilliam J. Kirkpatrick composed the other tune\, Cradle Song\, in 1895\, which uses a gentle\, recurring rhythm pattern to lull the infant to sleep. Rarely\, this carol is sung to an adaptation of the tune Afton Water\, by 19th century Kentucky composer\, lawyer\, and minister Jonathan E. Spilman. Interestingly\, another adaptation of Spilman’s tune became the alma mater of the University of South Carolina! O Come All Ye Faithful\, attributed to John Francis Wade\, has roots that may go back as far as the thirteenth century. Mendelssohn and Handel contributed\, indirectly\, to the Christmas carol repertoire\, with Hark the Herald Angels Sing and Joy to the World\, created by Lowell Mason (the father of music education in American schools). Franz Gruber’s beloved Stille Nacht premiered at St. Nicholas in Orbendorf\, Austria in 1818. Father Joseph Mohr wrote the lyrics in 1816\, and asked Franz Gruber\, teacher and organist in the  neighboring town\, to write the music. Mohr accompanied the premiere on guitar since the organ was damaged by flooding. \nFrom the classical tradition\, Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite and Strauss’ An der schönen blauen Donau\, Op. 314\, commonly known to English-speaking audiences as the Blue Danube Waltz form familiar symphonic contributions to our Christmas and New Year memories. J. S. Bach’s Jesus bleibet meine Freude is the tenth movement of his 1712 Advent church cantata Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben\, BWV 147\, known to English-speaking audiences as Jesu\, Joy of Man’s Desiring. \nThe final stream of music explored this evening includes songs written during the era of\, or in the style of\, the Great American Songbook. Irving Berlin’s White Christmas\, written for the 1942 film Holiday Inn\, and Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne’s Let It Snow dates from 1945. In a similar vein\, John Williams’ marvelous score for the Harry Potter films evoke the rich world of these stories\, including a Christmas feast in the Great Hall of Hogwarts. \nMay your holiday feasts be magnificent! \nFrank Martignetti\, Ph.D.\nSacred Heart University \n  \nClick here then click “Subscriptions” for subscriptions at deep discounts.
URL:http://staging.gbs.org/event/uniting-at-yuletide/
LOCATION:Klein Memorial Auditorium\, 910 Fairfield Avenue\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Season 78
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SUMMARY:Mingling with Mozart
DESCRIPTION:Mozart and those he influenced\, centered around Symphony No. 41 “Jupiter” \nEduardo Leandro\, Conductor\nJessica Rizzio\, Soprano\nThomas Woodman\, Baritone \nThe Doris and Herbert Harrington Pre-Concert Talk\nhosted by Dr. Alice Caldwell \nW. A. Mozart       Opera Selections\n(1756-1791) \nOverture from The Marriage of Figaro (K.492) \nArias from\nThe Marriage of Figaro (K.492)\nDon Giovanni (K.527)\nCosi fan tutte (K.588)\nThe Magic Flute (K.620) \nI N T E R M I S S I O N \nFlo Menezes       Mozart Trans-Criations (1986)\n(b. 1962) \nW. A. Mozart       Symphony No. 41 in C major “Jupiter” (K.551) – (1788)\n(1756 – 1791) \nI. Allegretto vivace\nII. Andante cantabile (F major)\nIII. Menuetto: Allegretto\nIV. Molto allegro \nClick here then click “Subscriptions” for subscriptions at deep discounts.
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LOCATION:Klein Memorial Auditorium\, 910 Fairfield Avenue\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Season 78
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230505T193000
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SUMMARY:Surprise\, Surprise!
DESCRIPTION:Stravinsky: Circus Polka\nCopland: Appalachian Spring\nSaint-Saëns: Organ Symphony \nThis event is free\, but tickets must be reserved in advance.
URL:http://staging.gbs.org/event/surprise-surprise/
LOCATION:St. Peter Church\, 104 Main Street\, Danbury\, 06810\, United States
CATEGORIES:Season 77
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230423T150000
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SUMMARY:GBS & Sacred Heart University present: The GBS String Quartet
DESCRIPTION:The Greater Bridgeport Symphony & Sacred Heart University are proud to present this concert as a join production. \nThe Program\nString Quartet No. 4\, Op 18 Ludwig van Beethoven\nAllegro ma non tanto\nAndante scherzoso quasi Allegretto\nMenuetto Allegro\nAllegretto\nTwo Songs George Gerswhin\, arr. Silveman\n“He Loves and She Loves” from Funny Face\n“Do It Again” from The French Doll\nIntermission\nQuartet in G minor\, Op. 10 Claude Debussy Animé et tres décidé\nAsset vif et bien rythmé\nAndantino doucement expressif\nTrès modéré \nWith the launch of the 2023 Classical Series\, SHU Community Theatre is proud to host world-class classical music and to further its mission to offer “Entertainment & Education In Concert” through these noteworthy performances. \nThe GBS String Quartet\, founded by the principal string players of the Greater Bridgeport Symphony\, has seen a new renaissance since the start of the pandemic in 2020\, releasing multiple virtual performances\, including collaboration with music director Eric Jacobsen on cello\, and expanding their live concert appearances together. You can also find the quartet’s influence leading the strings in all Greater Bridgeport Symphony concerts and recording projects\, including their albums with members of the Silkroad Ensemble and with pianist Tiffany Poon\, and beautiful video projects with violinists Colin Jacobsen and with Simone Porter. The quartet has further represented the organization in the community in coordination with Music for Youth and the Greater Bridgeport Symphony’s educational outreach initiatives.
URL:http://staging.gbs.org/event/gbs-sacred-heart-university-present-the-gbs-string-quartet/
LOCATION:Sacred Heart University Community Theatre\, 1420 Post Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Season 78
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230408T200000
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SUMMARY:Godspeed\, Maestro Jacobsen
DESCRIPTION:Eric Jacobsen\, Conductor\nDvorak: Carnival Overture\nShostakovich: Chamber Symphony\nRespighi: Pines of Rome
URL:http://staging.gbs.org/event/godspeed-maestro-jacobsen/
LOCATION:Klein Memorial Auditorium\, 910 Fairfield Avenue\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Season 77
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230318T200000
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SUMMARY:Third Turn
DESCRIPTION:Chelsea Tipton\, II\, Conductor\nDvorak: Cello Concerto\nBeethoven: Symphony #7
URL:http://staging.gbs.org/event/third-turn/
LOCATION:Klein Memorial Auditorium\, 910 Fairfield Avenue\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Season 77
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221217T200000
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SUMMARY:Second Turn
DESCRIPTION:Chelsea Gallo\, Conductor\nTchaikovsky: Selections from The Nutcracker\nTchaikovsky: Symphony #5\nPlus Christmas Cheer!
URL:http://staging.gbs.org/event/second-turn/
LOCATION:Klein Memorial Auditorium\, 910 Fairfield Avenue\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Season 77
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221112T200000
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DTSTAMP:20260415T110134
CREATED:20220827T224152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220901T125413Z
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SUMMARY:First Turn
DESCRIPTION:Benjamin Hochman\, Conductor\nBeethoven: Piano Concerto #1\nSchumann: Symphony #2
URL:http://staging.gbs.org/event/first-turn/
LOCATION:Klein Memorial Auditorium\, 910 Fairfield Avenue\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Season 77
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T200000
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SUMMARY:Jacobsen's Ninth
DESCRIPTION:For Beethoven\, Dvorak\, Schubert\, Mahler and Bruckner\, “The 9th” represents the culminating artistic achievement of their lives. Here in Bridgeport\, we celebrate “The 9th” with the start of Eric Jacobsen’s ninth season as conductor – the capstone of his profound time with GBS since 2014.  Eric reprises Dvorak 8\, brings die Fledermaus to our stage\, and showcases the talents of pianist Ying Li on Rachmaninoff’s 4th Piano Concerto.
URL:http://staging.gbs.org/event/jacobsens-ninth/
LOCATION:Klein Memorial Auditorium\, 910 Fairfield Avenue\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Season 77
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