Classics 2007-08

Oct. 11, 2007 ANDREW VON OEYEN 7:30 p.m. PACE	Brilliant technique can be taken for granted among today's concert pianists, but von Oeyen`s playing goes a step further. He leaves you convinced that he can do absolutely anything he likes with a keyboard. ―The Chicago Tribune Andrew von Oeyen has already established himself as one of the most captivating pianists of his generation. Since his debut at age 17 with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Esa-Pekka Salonen, von Oeyen has performed to critical acclaim in recital and orchestral appearances around the world. In recent seasons, Mr. von Oeyen has performed with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Saint Louis Symphony, the Seattle Symphony and the Singapore Symphony and has appeared in recital at Ravinia and in France at the “Piano en Valois” Festival. In addition to the Gilmore Young Artist Award in 1999, Mr. von Oeyen took First Prize in the first Lení Fé Bland Foundation National Piano Competition in 2001. Overture to Candide Leonard Bernstein Piano Concerto no. 3 Ludwig Von Beethoven Daphnis and Chloe Suite no. 2 Maurice Ravel G. Barry Epperley, conductor
Nov. 8, 2007 ELMAR OLIVEIRA 7:30 p.m. PACE	Grammy nominee Elmar Oliveira is one of the most commanding violinists of our time, with his unsurpassed combination of impeccable artistry and old-world elegance. He remains the first and only American violinist to win the Gold Medal at Moscow’s Tchaikovsky International Competition, and is the first violinist to receive the coveted Avery Fisher Prize. His best-selling recording of the Rautavaara Violin Concerto with the Helsinki Philharmonic (Ondine) won a Cannes Classical Award and has appeared on Gramophone’s “Editor’s Choice” and other Best Recordings lists around the world. Valses Nobles et Sentimentales Maurice Ravel Concerto for Violin Antonin Dvorak Symphony no. 4 Johannes Brahms G. Barry Epperley, conductor
Jan. 31, 2008 ROY CORNELIUS SMITH 7:30 p.m. PACE	Just when you think they don’t make ’em like they used to, along comes Roy Cornelius Smith as Calaf to send you back to the Golden Age for comparisons. . . ―Musical America After his stunning performance of Nessun Dorma on the Signature Symphony’s 2006 Christmas Concert, international tenor Roy Cornelius Smith returns to Tulsa to showcase the artistry that has won acclaim in the world’s greatest opera stages, including including the Metropolitan Opera, Salzburger Festspiele, Volksoper Wien, Lyric Opera of Chicago, and the New Israeli Opera. Smith is fast becoming known for his voice of great natural beauty, his compelling dramatic interpretations, and his fine musicianship. He has also appeared with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, Orchestra del Teatro Carlo Felice, Orchestre Métropolitain du Grand Montréal and with the Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra. We are honored to have the opportunity to present Roy Cornelius Smith to Tulsa. Program TBA Piotr Sulkoski, conductor
Mar. 6, 2008 MAUREEN O'BOYLE 7:30 p.m. PACE	Signature Symphony concertmaster Maureen O’Boyle is showcased in this performance works by Ravel and Bernstein, the two featured composers for the Signature Symphony 2007-08 season. A violin instructor at the University of Tulsa, and a member of Trio Tulsa, the University’s acclaimed ensemble-in-residence, O’Boyle has also performed as a recitalist and with orchestras throughout the United States as well as in Europe, Japan, and South America. She has also held positions with the Omaha Symphony, New Mexico Symphony, New Haven Symphony, and the Grand Teton Music Festival. Introduction & Allegro Maurice Ravel Serenade for Violin Leonard Bernstein Symphony no. 3 in A minor Felix Mendelssohn G. Barry Epperley, conductor
Apr. 10, 2007 ANNE-MARIE MCDERMOTT 7:30 p.m. PACE	Her rhythmic energy was palpable as she entered the stage, and the playing that followed was more than simply energized. This was a remarkable burst, an external manifestation of all that she internally contained at that musical moment. ―John McCarthy, San Francisco Classical Voice A luminous, boldly emotive pianist who also conveys great sensitivity and spirituality through her playing, Anne-Marie McDermott is widely celebrated for her expressive performances on the world's most illustrious stages. Ms. McDermott's 1997 debut with the New York Philharmonic under Christian Thielemann was a great success and has been followed in recent seasons by highly successful performances with the orchestras of Atlanta, Baltimore, Dallas, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Rochester, St. Louis, San Diego, Seattle, Columbus and others, as well as numerous recital engagements. Symphonic Dances from West Side Story Leonard Bernstein Piano Concerto in G major Maurice Ravel Divertimento Leonard Bernstein G. Barry Epperley, conductor