Pre-concert entertainment begins at 6:30 pm

2011 -12 CONCERT SEASON
Westobou Festival Concert
“john williams spectacular”
Saturday, Oct. 8, Bell Auditorium
georgia health sciences Symphony Series (First Baptist of Augusta, Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.)
SATURDAY, OCT. 1 - Innocence Cherished
Ravel Pavane for a Dead Princess
Tchaikovsky Romeo & Juliet “Overture Fantasy”
Grieg Piano Concerto in A minor, (First Movement) Amier Naji, Piano
Rachmaninoff Symphony No. 2
Saturday, Nov. 12 - West Side Stories
Barber Medea’s Dance of Vengeance
Takemitsu Nami no Bon (Tray of Waves)
Higdon blue cathedral
Bernstein West Side Story Symphonic Dances
SATURDAY, JAN. 21 - Harmony and Invention
Joseph Silverstein, Guest Conductor/Violin
Vivaldi Four Seasons
Mozart Symphony No. 39
SATURDAY, FEB. 18 - The Great
Liszt Mephisto Waltz No. 1
Stravinsky Jeu de Cartes (Games of Cards)
Schubert Symphony (The Great C major)
SATURDAY, MAR. 17 - Deceptive Reality
Tun Dun Violin Concerto (The Love) Micah Gangwer, Violin
Walton Symphony No. 1
SATURDAY, APR. 28 - Dramatic Voices
LAQUITA MITCHELL, Soprano
DINYAR VANIA, Tenor
ARTHUR ROSS, Viola
AUGUSTA CHORAL SOCIETY – Dr. J. Porter Stokes II, Director
AUGUSTA OPERA CHORUS
VERDI La Forza del Destino Overture
VAUGHAN WILLIAMS Flos Campi (Flower of the Field)
BORODIN Polovtsian Dancers from Prince Igor
VERDI Triumph March with Chorus from Aida
VERDI “La donna è mobile” from Rigoletto – Ms. Mitchell
VERDI Sempre Libera from La Traviata – Ms. Mitchell
VERDI Anvil Chorus from Il Trovatore
PUCCINI “Un del di vedremo” from Madame Butterfly – Ms. Mitchell
PUCCINI Nessum Dorma from Turandot–Mr. Vania & Chorus
PUCCINI Final Scene from Turandot – Ms. Mitchell, Mr. Vania, Chorus
university health care system Pops ! At the Bell Series (Bell Auditorium at 7:30 p.m.)
THURSDAY, OCT. 27 Neil Sedaka
FRIDAY, DEC. 9
Home for the Holidays Featuring The Augusta Children’s Chorale
THURSDAY, FEB. 9 The Temptations
THURSDAY, MAR. 8 The Music of Michael Jackson
Bank of America Columbia County Music Series (Jabez S Hardin PAT at 7:30 p.m.)
SATURDAY, JAN. 14 Doric String Quartet
SATURDAY, FEB. 4 Wendy Cohen, Flute Vonda Darr, Harp
SATURDAY, MAR. 3 The Georgia Guitar Quartet
Some philosphers say that desires or love is a part of
human emotion that is the cause of all suffering. How can
such a beautiful and important part of us be associated
with such a painful and inimical part of our life? Perhaps
when there is a limit or an end to things we yearn for, the
experience becomes more meaninful and significant. Join
us as we explore various desires with the season of
RISE TO THE EDGE.
Shizuo
Z Kuwahara
georgia health sciences
SYMPHONY
SERIES
OCT 1
Amier Naji, Piano & 2011 Symphony Youth Competition Winner
RAVEL ­ Pavane for a Dead Princess
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TCHAIKOVSKY
Juliet Overture Fantasy
˚­ Romeoinand
GRIEG ­ Piano Concerto
A minor (First Movement)
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RACHMANINOFF
­ Symphony No. 2
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Shizuo Z Kuwahara and Symphony Orchestra Augusta open the 57th season with an
evening of passionate works reflecting the origins of love and the triumphs and tragedies
of relationships through the works of three of the Romantic era’s most admired composers.
Guest Soloist Amier Naji has been playing the piano for almost 12 years. Studying under
Mrs. Hiroko Hogarth and most recently, concert pianist and Juilliard graduate, Mr. Denver
Oldham, Mr. Naji has won numerous awards from the Georgia Music Teachers Association,
Georgia Music Educators Association and National Guild of Piano Teachers auditions.
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SHIZUO Z KUWAHARA
MUSIC DIRECTOR & CONDUCTOR
SATURDAYS 7:30PM
FIRST BAPTIST OF AUGUSTA
NOV 12
BARBER ­ Medea’s Meditation and Dance of Vengeance
˚ ­ Nami no Bon (Tray of Waves)
TAKEMITSU
˚ cathedral
HIGDON ­ blue
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BERNSTEIN ­ West Side Story Symphonic Dances
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These songs of life weave stories and connect with us through the different languages of
love – between lovers, father and child, brother and sister.
JAN 21
JOSEPH SILVERSTEIN, Guest Conductor & Violin
VIVALDI ­ The Four Seasons
MOZART˚ ­ Symphony No. 39
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Legendary violinist and concertmaster of the Boston Symphony for over 20 years, and
music director (Utah Symphony Orchestra), Joseph Silverstein conducts and plays the
violin in Vivaldi’s best-known work and among popular Baroque music, The Four Seasons.
Wolfgang Amadues Mozart’s Symphony No. 39 is one of the last three symphonies written
by one of the most enduringly popular of classical composers.
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FEB 18
LISZT ­ Mephisto Waltz No. 1
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STRAVINSKY ­ Jeu de Cartes (Game of Cards)
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SCHUBERT ­ Symphony, D. 944, C Major (The Great C Major)
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Danté’s Inferno – one of the greatest tragedies of all time – was Liszt’s inspiration for
Mephisto Waltz No. 1. Pairing it with Stravinsky’s great gamble, and Schubert’s Great C
Major makes this an amazing selection of monumental works!
MAR 17
MICAH GANGWER, Violin
TAN DUN ­ Violin Concerto (The Love)
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WALTON ­ Symphony No. 1
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Written only two years ago by Oscar and Grammy-winning composer Tan Dun, The Love
was brought to the attention of Maestro Kuwahara by SOA Associate Concertmaster
Micah Gangwer. Tan Dun’s works can be heard in the feature films Crouching Tiger
Hidden Dragon and Memoirs of a Geisha. While Walton’s symphony sounds simplistic,
it is actually a very difficult piece. What you hear on the surface is not always what it
appears to be – achieving such pure music is truly a work of art.
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APR 28
Laquita Mitchell, Soprano
Dinyar Vania, Tenor
Arthur Ross, Viola
Augusta Choral Society, Dr. J. Porter Stokes II, Director
Augusta Opera Chorus
VERDI ­ La Forza del Destino Overture
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VAUGHAN WILLIAMS ­ Flos Campi (Flower of the Field)
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BORODIN ­ Polovtsian Dances from Prince Igor
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VERDI ­ Triumphal March with Chorus from Aida
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VERDI ­ “La donna è mobile” from Rigoletto – Ms. Mitchell
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VERDI ­ Sempre Libera from La Traviata – Ms. Mitchell
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VERDI ­ Anvil Chorus from Il Trovatore
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PUCCINI ­ “Un bel di vedremo” from Madame Butterfly – Ms. Mitchell
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PUCCINI ­ Nessun Dorma from Turandot–Mr. Vania & Chorus
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PUCCINI ­ Final Scene from Turandot – Ms. Mitchell, Mr. Vania, Chorus
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The evocative vocal works of Vaughn Williams Flos Campi (Flower of the Field) join the
familiar solos and choruses of grand opera from Verdi, the passion of Puccini and the
exquisite and exciting Polovtsian dances - divine stage favorites will bring a tear to your
eye, rapture to your heart and joy to your soul.
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University Health Care System
THURSDAY
OCT 27
The history of rock n’ roll would not be complete without the
invaluable contributions of 1960’s legend Neil Sedaka. For
over five decades Sedaka has written, produced and performed
countless songs such as Calendar Girl, Breaking Up is Hard to Do
and Oh Carol! Sedaka will join Maestro Kuwahara and Symphony
Orchestra Augusta for a magical night of timeless classics.
FRIDAY
DEC 9
Begin your holiday season at the Holiday Pops! concert featuring
the orchestra and Augusta Children’s Chorale under the direction
of Maestro Kuwahara. Join SOA and set a festive mood with
jubilant music featuring the singing of great Christmas classics.
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SHIZUO Z KUWAHARA
MUSIC DIRECTOR & CONDUCTOR
THURSDAY
FEB 9
This American vocal group achieved fame as one of the most
successful names to have recorded with Motown Records. The
Temptations were the first Motown act to earn a Grammy and in
1989, six members were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of
Fame. Furthermore, My Girl, Papa was a Rollin’ Stone and Ain’t Too
Proud to Beg are listed among the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s 500
songs that shaped Rock and Roll.
THURSDAY
MAR 8
From his early years with the Jackson 5 to his mega-hit album Thriller,
Michael Jackson stormed the music industry with hit after hit. “Music
of Michael Jackson” takes you through each era from ABC, I’ll Be
There to Beat It, Thriller, and The Way You Make Me Feel. Performed
by Symphony Orchestra Augusta and amplified with Windborne’s full
band and vocals from James Delisco, this concert pays homage to
the King of Pop’s influential and celebrated career! The concert will
feature guest conductor Brent Havens.
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Bank of America
SATURDAYS 7:30PM
Jabez S. Hardin Performing Arts Center
JAN 14
Described by Gramophone Magazine as ‘one of the
finest young string quartets,’ whose members are
‘musicians with fascinating things to say,’ the Doric
String Quartet has received glowing responses from
audiences and critics across the globe. In 2008 the
Quartet won 1st prize in the Osaka International
Chamber Music Competition in Japan.
FEB 4
FLUTE
HARP
Wendy Cohen, Flute and Vonda Darr, Harp – SOA
principal musicians partner, bringing our audience a
dynamic and beautiful performance featuring an
array of works by Ibert, Schubert, Mozart, Nielson,
Liebermann, Debussy, and Piazzola.
MAR 3
The Georgia Guitar Quartet has emerged as an exciting new voice
in today’s chamber music scene. These four young men from the
American South deliver a high-energy blend of breathtaking virtuosity
and imaginative programming while taking an adventurous approach
to classical music. GGQ draws inspiration from the ever-evolving
pallette of music which has influenced them: classical masters such
as Bach, Brahms, experimentalists in the vein of Cage, Bartók, and
Stockhausen, and contemporary rock icons like Radiohead and Led
Zeppelin.
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JOHN WILLIAMS
SATURDAY, OCT 8, 7:30PM
BELL AUDITORIUM
Star Wars Suite “Main Title”
Saving Private Ryan
Star Wars Suite “Imperial March”
Catch Me If You Can
Olympic Fanfare and Theme
Hook “Flight to Neverland”
Star Wars Episode 3 “Revenge of the Sith”
Call of the Champions
Star Wars Episode 1 “Phantom Menace”
Superman “March”
Schindler’s List “Remembrances”
Jaws Theme “The Shark Theme”
Jurassic Park
Indiana Jones “Raiders March”
From blockbuster to blockbuster, John Williams Spectacular is a celebration of great film themes.
The legendary Williams is known for delivering the type of music that captures the heart of the
story, and when performed live by Symphony Orchestra Augusta, you’ll hear each piece as you’ve
never heard it before. This is a concert that will not disappoint!
8th
A FREE CONCERT
Under the Stars
SATURDAY
MAY 12
thanks to University Health Care System
& Columbia County Community
and Leisure Services
Pre-concert entertainment begins at 6:30 p.m.
SOA concert at 7:30 p.m.
Join Maestro Kuwahara and Symphony Orchestra Augusta for a magical and entertaining evening under the
stars! Bring chairs and blankets and enjoy favorite symphony selections by your Symphony Orchestra Augusta.
Food venders will be available. Proceeds go to benefit SOA education programs.
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Education and Community
SUNDAY, OCT 2 7PM
Festival Hall, Greensboro
Presented by Oconee Performing Arts Society (OPAS)
Symphony Orchestra Augusta
Shizuo Z Kuwahara, Conductor Jeffrey Wells, Bass-Baritone
BIZET ­ Carmen Suite No. 1
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GOUNOD ­ Faust “Le Veau d’or” (Mephisto)
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VERDI ­ Macbeth: ”Come dal precipita” (Banquo)
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BIZET ­ Carmen “Votre Toast” (Escamillo)
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RACHMANINOFF ­ Symphony No. 2
Maestro Shizuo Kuwahara and SOA debut˚at Festival Hall in Greensboro with a stunning program of
Rachmaninoff and dramatic arias by Metropolitan Opera Bass-Baritone Jeffrey Wells, who debuted at the
Metropolitan Opera’s opening night during the 1988-89 season. From May-October, the Oconee Performing
Arts Society presents Mr. Wells in their Artist-in-Residence program throughout Greene County.
For tickets, call OPAS box office at 706.999.1518 or visit website www.ticketalternative.com
TUESDAY, OCT 4 10:30AM
Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre,
Augusta State University
DISCOVERY CONCERT
Tim Marrone, Narrator
THIS IS A FREE CONCERT, thanks to our underwriters.
Reservations must be received by SOA no later than September
4. Reservations are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Reservations: [email protected] or 706.826.4704.
Gabriel Piqué, Saxophone, 2011 Symphony Youth Competition, 2nd Place Winner
Maestro Shizuo Kuwahara and SOA present The Composer is Dead – “a deliciously morbid entertainment in
the vein of Lemony Snicket’s Series of Unfortunate Events” [San Francisco Chronicle]. The concert – free
and open to elementary age children in grades K-5 – is presented in cooperation with Augusta State
University & Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre. The Composer Is Dead is a collaboration from best-selling
children’s author Lemony Snicket and acclaimed composer Nathaniel Stookey. The Composer Is Dead uses
mystery and humor to introduce children to the orchestra, in a 21st-century update of the Peter and the
Wolf tradition.
Tim Marrone TimTunes joins Symphony
Orchestra Augusta as a performing
guest artist to present top-quality
theatrical interpretations of classical,
modern and original scores. Tim
Marrone is the actor, “clown”, physical
comedian, and silent character behind
TimTunes. Tim received his training at
the Neighborhood Playhouse School
of the Theatre in New York City and
has appeared on stage throughout
the Northeast, most recently in the
Baltimore/Washington DC area.
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Gabriel Piqué is 18 years old and
has been playing saxophone for 7
years. He is currently enrolled as a
freshman at The University of
Georgia and plans to double major
in music and biology. His previous
saxophone teachers include Joel
Cruz, Stacey Wade and Dr. Robert
Foster. Gabriel has performed with
the All-State Band, Conservatory
Jazz Band, Conservatory Wind
Symphony and many others.
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Please join SOA in participating with orchestras
throughout our nation in fighting hunger. In collaboration
with Golden Harvest Food Bank, SOA is asking audiences
at our October 27th and February 9th Pops! at
the Bell concerts to bring food donations at each of
these shows. The food will be distributed across the
CSRA to those in need by Golden Harvest Food Bank.
Collection boxes will be located throughout the Bell
Auditorium –help SOA feed the hungry in our community.
This national Orchestras Feeding America project,
initiated in 2009 by the League of American Orchestras,
was inspired by the true story of Nathaniel Ayers, a gifted
Juilliard-trained string player, living on the streets of Los
Angeles as a result of a mental illness. Los Angeles Times
columnist Steve Lopez noticed Nathaniel, and was drawn
to his talent, intelligence, and passion for Beethoven
– leading to the creation of the film, The Soloist,
about Mr. Ayers. This film and the Orchestras Feeding
America project are testaments to the power of music.
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Oct 1 - Innocence Cherished
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Nov 12 - West side Stories
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Jan 21 - Harmony and Invention
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Feb 18 - The Great
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Mar 17 - Deceptive Reality
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April 28 - Dramatic Voices
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Oct 27- Neil Sedaka
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