Season Sneak Peak


18-19 Season Sneak Peek

 

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MSO 2018-19 Season Brochure


An Evening with Renée Fleming


September 12, 2018 at 7:30 pm

Scott Speck, conductor

featuring critically acclaimed soprano

Renée Fleming is one of the most acclaimed singers of our time. In 2013, President Obama awarded her America’s highest honor for an artist, the National Medal of Arts. In 2014, she became the first classical artist ever to sing the National Anthem at the Super Bowl. Winner of four Grammy® awards, Renée has sung for momentous occasions from the Novel Peace Prize ceremony to the Diamond Jubilee Concert for Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace.

This one-time gala event not only offers the opportunity to hear a stunning performance but also the chance to interact with the star herself. Meet Renée Fleming at our Champagne Reception immediately following the concert. We will have a photographer available to capture the moment so that you can enjoy it. Be sure to snag tickets for this reception fast as they are limited. Tickets on sale June 4, 2018.


Roman Festivals

October 6-7, 2018

Scott Speck, conductor

STRAUSS
Rosenkavalier Suite

BERLIOZ
Roman Carnival Overture

RESPIGHI
Roman Festivals

Join us on a musical journey to the Eternal City as Respighi’s cinematic musical style brings ancient Rome to life. Tickets on sale September 4, 2018.


Beethoven & Blue Jeans

November 17-18, 2018

Scott Speck, conductor
Time for Three, guest artists

ROSSINI
William Tell Overture

BRUBECK
Travels in Time for Three

BEETHOVEN
Symphony No. 6

Beethoven’s Sixth and classical music’s coolest young trio combine for our best casual concert ever. Tickets on sale September 4, 2018.

 


‘Tis the Season

December 15-16, 2018

Scott Speck, conductor

Our Annual Christmas concert is a Mobile tradition, and we’ve packed this year’s program with the best of traditional holiday music set in a magical winter wonderland. Tickets on sale September 4, 2018.

 


Brahms’ Violin Concerto

January 12-13, 2019

Scott Speck, conductor
Vadim Gluzman, violin

SMETANA
Bartered Bride Overture

DVORAK
Symphony No. 8

BRAHMS
Violin Concerto

One of the greatest violin concertos of all time and a fitting showpiece for our masterful soloist. Tickets on sale September 4, 2018.

 


Straight from the Soundtrack

February 9-10, 2019

Scott Speck, conductor

BARRY
Out of Africa
Somewhere in Time

JOHN WILLIAMS
Harry Potter

HORNER
Suite from Avatar

Great composers are as essential as Hollywood stars. You’ll know why when we perform your favorite scores live. Tickets on sale September 4, 2018.

 


Carmina Burana

March 30-31, 2019

Scott Speck, conductor

RAVEL
Introduction and Allegro
featuring
Katie Ott, harp

ORFF
Carmina Burana
featuring
Amy Owens, soprano
Justin Berkowitz, tenor
Edward Nelson, baritone
University of South Alabama Concert Choir

This work is enormous in both force and sound creating an experience that is nothing short of spectacular. Tickets on sale September 4, 2018.


Fate and Fame

May 4-5, 2019

Scott Speck, conductor
Vadym Kholodenko, piano

HIGDON
Blue Cathedral

TCHAIKOVSKY
Symphony No. 6

RACHMANINOFF
Piano Concerto No. 2

Powerful, passionate, moving. Two of Russian music’s most beloved masterworks in one concert. Tickets on sale September 4, 2018.