October 18, 2008 - OPENING NIGHT "POPS"
The Livonia Symphony Orchestra begins the 2008-09 season with an “Opening Night Pops” concert, which includes a selection of delightful favorites. From classic Broadway songs by Richard Rodgers to adventure music by John Williams, and many others, this concert will be fun for everyone.
December 6, 2008 - A CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
This concert begins with selected dances from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker featuring Bunny Sanford’s dancers. Musicians from the Livonia Youth Symphony and a high school choral group will join the Livonia Symphony Orchestra in a festive celebration of the holiday season.
January 24, 2009 - A VIENNESE CLASSICS CELEBRATION
The Viennese classics period (late 1700’s to early 1800’s) of music composition provided a wealth of music literature that is enjoyed by music lovers to this day. Haydn’s Symphony No. 100 (Military) was written in 1794 and was one of his most popular works. Also featured in this concert is Bassoonist, Robert Williams, performing Karl Maria von Weber’s Concerto for Bassoon and Orchestra, written in 1811. Mr. Williams is principal Bassoon for the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.
March 7, 2009 - BALLET MASTERPIECES
Music selections from famous ballets are featured in this unique concert. You will recognize selected musical timeless treasures written by Bizet, Tchaikovsky, Chopin, Berlioz, and others. They are “Ballet Masterpieces”.
April 18, 2009 - ROMANTIC BRILLIANCE
The final concert of the 2008-09 season features Anna Sorokhtei performing Prokofiev Piano Concerto No. 1, written in 1911. This concerto is a work of brilliance and sophistication. Also featured is Brahm’s Symphony No. 4, which it has been described as “quite simply the greatest of “Romantic Symphonies”.
Tickets: $17 Adult
$ 5 Child/Student
Tickets are available at all Livonia Libraries, Livonia Drugs, 33525 Five Mile Road, or the door on concert night. Visa/MC accepted at the door. For further information, leave a message on the Symphony’s Music Hot Line at (734) 421-1111.
Livonia Symphony Orchestra
37637 Five Mile Rd #398
Livonia, MI 48154
734-421-1111
