Join Symphony Viva and the entire Alamo City Arts family for an enchanting evening gala of performances to benefit the restoration of the historic Scottish Rite Theatre, our new home! A rousing Dvorak Slavonic Dance, Delibes' ravishing Flower Duet, and Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue round out our 1920's-themed program.
Linda Angkasa, piano Lydia Beasley, soprano Jacquelyn Matava, mezzo soprano Joseph Kneer, conductor
Dvorak: Slavonic Dance in G Minor, Op. 46, No. 8 Delibes: 'Flower Duet' from Lakmé Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue
Saturday, September 24, 7pm Scottish Rite Theatre
LOVE AND DEATH
These intertwining themes have long woven their way through some of the most dramatic and heart-wrenching music in the Classical canon. From Bizet's tragic story of Carmen, to Berlioz's fantastical musical depiction of love and even his own execution in Symphonie Fantastique, composers have drawn great inspiration from romance and tragedy. Join Symphony Viva as we explore works both old and new, including perhaps the most famous symphonic work on the subject, Tchaikovsky's masterfal setting of Romeo and Juliet.
Tyler Guzman, clarinet Lydia Beasley, soprano Joseph Kneer, conductor
Bizet: Carmen Suite No. 1 Wagner: ‘Liebestod’ from Tristan und Isolde Berlioz: “March to the Scaffold” from Symphonie Fantastique Aguila: Silence for Clarinet and Strings Charpentier: ‘Depuis le jour’ from Louise Tchaikovsky: Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture
Sunday, November 13, 4pm The Fellowship of San Antonio
ALAMO CITY DANCE COMPANY'S 30TH ANNIVERSARY NUTCRACKER
Come celebrate ACDC's 30th annual Nutcracker production at Fort Sam and the McAllister Theatre! Join Clara on her adventure to the Land of Sweets with live orchestral accompaniment from Symphony Viva.
Katie Hall, Artistic Director Susan Trevino, Associate Choreographer Joseph Kneer, conductor
Fort Sam Houston Theatre Friday, December 9, 7pm Saturday, December 10, 2pm Saturday, December 10, 7pm
McAllister Theatre (Live Orchestra) Saturday, December 17, 2pm Saturday, December 17, 7pm Sunday, December 18, 2pm Sunday, December 18, 7pm
VIVA VIRTUOSI
Highlighting the incredible talent of our musicians and artistic partners, this program trains the spotlight on several Viva players in solo works with orchestra. Virtuosic, lyrical, and gripping, these pieces (and performers) will have you glued to your seats!
Ryan Coppin, violin (ACSV Concertmaster) Adelante Winds, woodwind quintet Ta-Wei Tsai, piano
Saint-Saens: Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso Debussy: Sacred and Profane Dances Ewazen: Cascadian Concerto Grieg: Piano Concerto
Sunday, March 26, 4pm University United Methodist Church
THE TALES OF BEATRIX POTTER
Based on the charming children's stories by English author Beatrix Potter and subsequent 1971 film adaptation by director Frederic Millis and choreographer Sir Frederick Ashton with music by John Lanchberry, this delightful work will be fun for the entire family! Alamo City Dance Company's brings this fanciful favorite to life onstage as Symphony Viva once again joins them with live orchestral accompaniment.
Katie Hall, Artistic Director Susan Trevino, Associate Choreographer Joseph Kneer, conductor
Fort Sam Houston Theatre Friday, May 12, 7pm Saturday, May 13, 7pm
McAllister Theatre (Live Orchestra) Friday, May 19, 7pm Saturday, May 20, 2pm Saturday, May 20, 7pm
HOLST'S THE PLANETS AND MORE!
To conclude the orchestra's SEVENTH season, Symphony Viva takes a voyage beyond our atmosphere and to fanciful realms! The program opens with a tuneful conjuring of hobbits and wizards with Howard Shore's music from the film adaptation of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. And, what can top the epic Holst's The Planets? Join us for this season-finale blockbuster!
Joseph Kneer, conductor
Shore/Whitney: Symphonic Suite from The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Holst: The Planets
Sunday, June 11, 4pm University United Methodist Church
