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THE GILDED GALA

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
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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 a world premiere performance of Miguel del Aguila's new string orchestra and clarinet transcription of his work Silence, and perhaps the most famous symphonic work on the subject, Tchaikovsky's masterful 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 (World Premiere)                 
Charpentier:        ‘Depuis le jour’ from Louise                          
Tchaikovsky:        Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture

Sunday, November 13, 4pm
The Fellowship of San Antonio
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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 (Recorded Orchestral Performance)
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
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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
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CARNIVAL OF THE ANIMALS &
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 presents scenes from this fanciful favorite. Symphony Viva opens the show accompanying ACDC's choreographed setting of Saint-Saëns' Carnival of the Animals.

Katie Hall, Artistic Director
Susan Trevino, Associate Choreographer
Joseph Kneer, conductor

McAllister Theatre (San Antonio College)
(NOTE: Musicians from Symphony Viva will perform for Carnival of the Animals, while recorded music will accompany Beatrix Potter)
Saturday, May 20, 2pm
Saturday, May 20, 7pm

HOLST'S THE PLANETS

To conclude the orchestra's SEVENTH season, Symphony Viva takes a voyage beyond our atmosphere- what could top Gustav Holst's epic symphonic work The Planets? Join us for this season-finale blockbuster!

Joseph Kneer, conductor
Holst:                            The Planets

Sunday, June 11, 4pm
University United Methodist Church