2008-2009 YPB Season - Concerts and Special Events

Concerts

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Beethoven 2 & Tchaikovsky’s Rococo
Thursday, October 16, 2008, 8 pm
Tchaikovsky provided soloists brilliant and dramatic material in his famous piano and violin concertos. In his exquisite cello concerto—the Rococo Variations—you’ll not only hear this virtuosity but also Mozart... dance... charm...and love.
James Gaffigan, conductor
Alisa Weilerstein, cello
Beethoven: Symphony No. 2
Tchaikovsky: Variations on a Rococo Theme
Respighi: Adagio with Variations
Debussy: La Mer

Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto
Friday, January 16, 2009, 8 pm
Tchaikovsky wrote, “Tonight I was seized quite unexpectedly with fi ery inspiration. I couldn’t resist my desire to sketch a concerto, and I was carried away...” You’ll be carried away as well.
Hans Graf, conductor
Leonidas Kavakos, violin
Weber: Overture to Oberon
Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto
Schumann: Overture to Manfred
Schumann: Symphony No. 4

Beethoven’s Violin Concerto
Friday, May 8, 2009
When the Bartók Concerto was premiered in 1944, legendary Boston Symphony Orchestra conductor Serge Koussevitzky called it “the best orchestral work of the past twenty-five years.”
Hans Graf, conductor
Christian Tetzlaff, violin
Beethoven: Overture to The Creatures of Prometheus
Beethoven: Violin Concerto
Bartók: Concerto for Orchestra

Special Events
Concerts Plus Backstage Parties

[Kick-Off]
Swing! with Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
Friday, August 29, 2008, 8 pm
Michael Krajewski, conductor
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, guest artists
Travel back to the ‘40s as swing revival band Big Bad Voodoo Daddy transports you to the fedora-styling era of big bands and night clubs.

Swing! Backstage
10:15 pm
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, guest artists
Third Coast Swing, entertainment
Co-hosted by 002 Magazine
After the concert, jump, jive and wail backstage with local Houston swing band, Third Coast Swing. Guests can sing, sing, sing with Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, nosh on bites from Whole Foods Market, and sip libations provided by Stone Mill Pale Ale and Be Friends.

[Mid-Season Mixer]
Star Wars and More John Williams
Friday, February 6, 2009
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...all-powerful Jedi Master Michael Krajewski and his followers have their instruments loaded and ready to take you for an epic journey through the music of Star Wars. May the force be with you as you hear “The Imperial March,” “Star Wars Main Theme” and “Yoda’s Theme.” Also enjoy John Williams music from Indiana Jones, E.T., Jaws and Harry Potter.

[Season Wrap-Up]
Dancing with the Symphony
Friday, May 22, 2009
Houston’s own dancing stars will shine during this dazzling evening of music, footwork and competition. Professional dancers and local celebrities will pair up as the Houston Symphony and Principal Pops Conductor Michael Krajewski lead a competitive romp through the ballroom dance styles of the Tango, Waltz, Foxtrot and the Cha Cha. Come cast a vote for your favorite couple!