February 2020
Mozart to Queen… and Everything in Between!
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An evening of the elegance and beauty of operatic and musical theatre, From Mozart to Queen.. And Everything In Between will take us on a musical journey through the centuries. We begin in 1786 with Mozart’s Marriage of Figaro, an opera buffa (opera comedy) with an Italian libretto written by Da Ponte. Then we’re on to the next century with a French opera by Donizetti; La Fille du Regiment (1840), popular at the time for its spectacular aria, “Ah! mes amis”, and made famous by Luciano Pavarotti, the King of the High C’s. Guest artists, Laura Pedersen and Christopher Bozeka will enchant us with their captivating performance. We will fast-forward into the 20th century as the FSO and Chorale perform “Bohemian Rhapsody”, a song made famous by British rock band Queen for their 1975 album, A Night at the Opera. We will, we will, rock you!
March 2020
Havana Nights
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THIS HAS BEEN POSTPONED. NEW DATE WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON.
From the sultry melancholy of Astor Piazzola and the burning Afro Cuban jazz of Tito Puente, to the rhythmic playfulness of jazz great Dave Brubeck and the pop strains of The Beatles, the Mambo Kings and star soprano, Camille Zamora will be your guide on a Latin jazz tour of the Pan American experience. The concert will feature original arrangements and compositions of music from the U.S., Perú, Argentina, Cuba and Puerto Rico.
September 2020
Firelands String Quartet w/ FSO Around Town Tour
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The Firelands String Quartet kicks-off the Fall 2020 FSO Around Town tour at Lakeside Chautauqua's Steele Memorial Bandstand featuring FSO Concertmaster Ron Brooker (violin), Alice Weiss (violin), Rosalind Soltow (viola), Brian Shifflett (cello), and Scott Whitehurst (percussion). Their program selections will include classical favorites from Mozart, Vivaldi, Corelli, Purcell, and Bach; along with contemporary selections from Eric Clapton, Adelle, the Beatles and more. Masks are required to attend this concert. Please practice safe social distancing. While some seating is provided…
High Frequency Flute Quartet w/ FSO Around Town Tour
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The High Frequency Flute Quartet featuring FSO principals Jody Chaffee (flute, piccolo) and Jesse Martin (oboe) along with Tamara Kagy (flute) and Elizabeth Studer (flute) performs at Norwalk's Sandy Ridge Vineyard where you can dine and wine on selections from Chef Jamie McFadden. The musical program selections for the evening will take you on a global journey including Irish Celtic themes, a trip to Spain through the opera "Carmen," sounds of the Native American and American West, along with a…
IN2ATIVE Flute & Cello Duo w/ FSO Around Town Tour
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FSO Principal and Assistant Principal musicians, respectively -- Kimberly Zaleski (flute, vocals) and Trevor Kazarian (cello, vocals, beatbox) bring their music to Wakeman's Vermilion Valley Vineyards where patrons can bring their own outdoor seating and food, while enjoying the vineyards' premium wines made from classic vinifera-grapes. The venue also has a few light appetizers available for purchase. This innovative Cleveland-based boldly defies traditional boundaries with their unique sound which specializes in the fusing of various styles ranging from classical to…
Diamond Brass Quintet w/ FSO Around Town Tour
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FSO Principal musicians J.c. Sherman (tuba), Adam Reardon (trombone), Greg Hillis (horn) along with trumpet players Amanda Bekeny and Ted Clark will perform as the Diamond Brass Quintet at Lakeside Chautauqua's Steele Memorial Banstand. The concert will feature an upbeat program of fanfares and marches by Bach, Sousa, Ewald, Gabrieli and Kmoch; along with the lyrical dancing themes in Holst's Fantasia on the Dargason; as well as selections from Cole Porter, John Lennon, Paul McCartney and more. Made possible with…
October 2020
FSO Pops at Norwalk Reservoir – Veteran’s Memorial Park
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Due to the weather forecast, today's concert is cancelled and will not be rescheduled at this time. Thank you for your support and understanding.
Carl Topilow Jazz Combo w/ FSO Around Town Tour
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FSO Maestro Carl Topilow will be featured on his clarinet and joined by this amazing musical friends to perform a night of music at Paper Moon Vineyards. Along with great music, audience members can to order and enjoy award-winning Paper Moon wine and cider along with local brews. A light dining menu includes cheese plates, panini sandwiches, pizza, and more. Although seating is available feel free to bring your own chair and/or blanket for this outdoor fall concert. Made possible…
Cleveland Wind Trio with FSO Around Town Tour
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FSO Principal clarinetist Tiberiu Baicoianuaa, Principal bassoonist Mackenzie Brauns and Adrian Gonzalez on oboe continuously look to provide new and engaging chamber music experiences using an uncommon form: the reed trio. Their program at Lakeside Chautauqua's Steele Memorial Bandstand will include works by Georges Auric, Erwin Schulhoff, Jenni Brandon, Jean Francaix as well as a Gershwin medley and some pop tunes. Masks are required for this concert. Please practice safe social distancing. While some seating is provided in Bettinger Park,…
North Coast Winds Quintet w/ FSO Around Town Tour
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Due to the cold temperatures this evening, today's concert is cancelled and will not be rescheduled at this time. Thank you for your support and understanding.
North Coast Winds closes the Fall 2020 FSO Around Town Tour at Sandy Ridge Vineyard. The Quintet is comprised of several FSO musicians including Principal Kimberly Zaleski (flute); along with Arleigh Savage (bassoon), Mary Kausek (oboe) and joined by Ben Chen (clarinet) and Emily Shelley (horn). Their program of French wind music by Ibert, Dvorak, Bizet, Mozart, Milhaud, D'Rivera, Ewazen as well as some "Pink Panther."