Alpharetta Symphony - Chat with the Conductor Dr. Grant Gilman

Welcome to the edge of your seat. You’ll be transported to another time with Tchaikovsky’s revolutionary fifth symphony. Known for his timeless and well-loved melodies from works like Romeo and Juliet and Swan Lake, you’ll see why Tchaikovsky’s symphonies are some of the most performed around the world. One of the most sublime themes in film music, Gabriel’s Oboe from The Mission, is brought to life on our stage by our fabulous principal oboist, Torrence Welch.

MUSIC
Ennio Morricone: “Gabriel’s Oboe” from The Mission
Sibelius: Finlandia
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5

PERFORMERS
Dr. Grant Gilman, conductor
Torrence Welch, oboe
Alpharetta Symphony

http://www.alpharettasymphony.org

No, we’re not talking about the Alicia Keys song or Katniss Everdeen. These women composers may have been overlooked in their time, but their music is equally beautiful and masterfully written as any of their male counterparts. Featured is the first symphony composed by an American woman, Amy Beach’s Gaelic Symphony and a work by a living composer who often writes for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, August Read Thomas. Once the head of music at what is now Clark Atlanta University, Florence Price wrote a stunning violin concerto, which you’ll hear performed by Atlanta Opera violinist (formerly of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra), Helen Kim.

MUSIC
Augusta Read Thomas: Sunburst
Florence Price: Violin Concerto No. 2
Amy Beach: Symphony in E minor, Gaelic

PERFORMERS
Dr. Grant Gilman, conductor
Helen Kim, violin
Alpharetta Symphony

http://www.alpharettasymphony.org

No, we’re not talking about the Alicia Keys song or Katniss Everdeen. These women composers may have been overlooked in their time, but their music is equally beautiful and masterfully written as any of their male counterparts. Featured is the first symphony composed by an American woman, Amy Beach’s Gaelic Symphony and a work by a living composer who often writes for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, August Read Thomas. Once the head of music at what is now Clark Atlanta University, Florence Price wrote a stunning violin concerto, which you’ll hear performed by Atlanta Opera violinist (formerly of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra), Helen Kim.

MUSIC
Augusta Read Thomas: Sunburst
Florence Price: Violin Concerto No. 2
Amy Beach: Symphony in E minor, Gaelic

PERFORMERS
Dr. Grant Gilman, conductor
Helen Kim, violin
Alpharetta Symphony

http://www.alpharettasymphony.org

No, we’re not talking about the Alicia Keys song or Katniss Everdeen. These women composers may have been overlooked in their time, but their music is equally beautiful and masterfully written as any of their male counterparts. Featured is the first symphony composed by an American woman, Amy Beach’s Gaelic Symphony and a work by a living composer who often writes for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, August Read Thomas. Once the head of music at what is now Clark Atlanta University, Florence Price wrote a stunning violin concerto, which you’ll hear performed by Atlanta Opera violinist (formerly of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra), Helen Kim.

MUSIC
Augusta Read Thomas: Sunburst
Florence Price: Violin Concerto No. 2
Amy Beach: Symphony in E minor, Gaelic

PERFORMERS
Dr. Grant Gilman, conductor
Helen Kim, violin
Alpharetta Symphony

http://www.alpharettasymphony.org

There's nothing like home for the holidays. Join your hometown orchestra, the Alpharetta Symphony, for an evening of some of your favorite holiday music wrapped neatly in a bow. There's something for everyone - themes from beloved holiday movies, beautiful carols, and even a classical hit or two. Joined by the chorus from Alpharetta Methodist Church, the Alpharetta Symphony will make you feel like you're next to a roaring fire, hot chocolate in hand.
MUSIC
Tchaikovsky: "Pas de deux" from The Nutcracker
'Twas the Night Before Christmas
Tchaikovsky: "Trepak" from The Nutcracker Leroy Anderson: Sleigh Ride
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
The Polar Express
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Handel: "Hallelujah" from Messiah
Adolph Charles Adam: 0 Holy Night Leroy Anderson: Christmas Festival
PERFORMERS
Dr. Grant Gilman, conductor
Chorus of the Alpharetta Methodist Church
Alpharetta Symphony
http://www.alpharettasymphony.org

The Alpharetta Symphony Horn section talks Schuman "Konzertstück" and enghlish horn expert Alex Fricker discusses Jennifer Higdon's 25 year old composition "Blue Cathedral". Don't miss the concert, November 3, 8pm, at Alpharetta First United Methodist Church: www.alpharettasymphony.org.