ROUND ROCK SYMPHONY WELCOMES NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC’S JOSEPH ALESSI
FEATURING….JOSEPH ALESSI
March 03, 2019 at 3:00 pm
Klett Center for the Performing Arts
2211 N. Austin Avenue, Georgetown, Texas 78626
Ticket and program info:
Round Rock Symphony will welcome Joseph Alessi, principal trombonist of the New York Philharmonic, to the stage for its March 3rd concert. The program will include works by Carl Nielsen, Launy Grøndahl and Nino Rota. As part of the symphony’s ongoing commitment to music education, student musicians from the Vivace Youth Orchestra will perform side-by-side with the symphony at this concert that is co-produced with the Georgetown Symphony Society.
Program:
Carl Nielsen – Aladdin Suite
Launy Grøndahl – Trombone Concerto, Joseph Alessi, Principal Trombone, New York Philharmonic
Nino Rota – Suite from The Godfather (side-by-side with the students of the Vivace Youth Orchestra)
Nino Rota – Trombone Concerto, Joseph Alessi, Principal Trombone, New York Philharmonic
This concert takes place directly after a series of cover conductor appearances at the New York Philharmonic byRound Rock Symphony’s Musical Director Stefan Sanders. Sanders, an accomplished trombonist himself, relates with enthusiasm, “We are especially excited to feature legendary trombonist, Joseph Alessi, the Principal Trombonist of the New York Philharmonic in March. Mr. Alessi is regarded the world over as the preeminent trombone soloist and pedagogue.”
More Spring 2019 concerts from your Round Rock Symphony:
“All of the world class music we will perform this season is sure to inspire as well as deepen one’s sense of community and civic pride. The Round Rock Symphony is your orchestra!” – Maestro Stefan Sanders
May 05, 2019 4:00 pm
INSTANT CLASSIC
Klett Center for the Performing Arts
2211 N. Austin Avenue, Georgetown, Texas 78626
Wojciech Kilar – Orawa
J.S. Bach – Brandenburg Concerto No. 3
Igor Stravinsky – Concerto in E-flat “Dumbarton Oaks”
Mozart – Symphony No. 41, C major, K.551
May 26, 2019 4:00 pm
BEETHOVEN FESTIVAL
Georgetown Festival of the Arts
Southwestern University
Alma Thomas Theater, 1001 E. University Avenue, Georgetown, Texas 78626
Beethoven – Violin Concerto, D major, op. 61, Elizabeth Pitcairn, violin
Beethoven – Symphony No. 3, E-flat major, op. 55
June 07, 2019 7:00pm
TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL PIANO FESTIVAL AND COMPETITION
Texas State University
601 University Drive, San Marcos, Texas 78666
This annual event brings young pianists to Central Texas from all over world, competing for the opportunity to perform with Round Rock Symphony.
ROUND ROCK SYMPHONY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
In addition to its season of public performances, Round Rock Symphony continues to serve its community with an educations purpose. Leading music instruction for Title 1 students, along with performances just for children, in partnership with Round Rock Independent School District, Round Rock Symphony’s educational programming provides the opportunity for youth to engage in music as performers and as audience members.
ABOUT ROUND ROCK SYMPHONY
Round Rock Symphony, a performing arts nonprofit organization, is committed to enriching the quality of life in the greater Round Rockcommunity by building on its foundation of artistic and educational excellence. Embracing its responsibility to serve and expand its audience through creative programming, broader venues, and increased educational offerings, the symphony’s educational mission includes performances for students, an instrument program for youth, and after-school instruction programs. Learn more: www.roundrocksymphony.org.