04/17/10-
04/18/10 |
An American Celebration
NDSU Festival Concert Hall
Presented by Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra
at NDSU Festival Concert Hall
April 17-April 18, 2010
From the opening trumpet calls of Aaron Copland's Fanfare for the Common Man, to 150 voices singing words by Thomas Jefferson and Walt Whitman, to the sweeping cinematic music of Peter Boyer's Ellis Island: The Dream of America, the final concert of the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony's 2009-10 season will be stirring and unforgettable.
We are honored to team up once again with Theatre B, seven actors will portray characters telling their personal stories -- gleaned by...
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| 03/28/10 |
Beethoven and Brahms
First Presbyterian Church
Presented by Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra
at First Presbyterian Church
March 28, 2010
The Chamber Series finale celebrates composers who are truly giants of the repertoire -- Beethoven and Brahms. Pianist Jihye Change joins the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony's own 8th Street String Quartet for this concert. Years ago, previous performances of the Brahms quintet held special significance for four of the five musicians -- that's how spouses Tim and Elise Buffat Nelson and Ben and Jihye Chang Sung met!
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03/13/10-
03/14/10 |
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons
NDSU Festival Concert Hall
Presented by Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra
at NDSU Festival Concert Hall
March 13-March 14, 2010
Fall, winter, summer, or sandbagging - which is your favorite season? Antonio Vivaldi captures the essence of each season in his beloved violin four-concerto set, The Four Seasons. From the brittle crackling of ice evoked by plucked strings to a rousing summer thunderstorm, the "Seasons" have become some of the most familiar and best-loved works in the orchestral repertoire.
The Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra will feature violinist Benjamin Sung as...
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| 02/13/10 |
Super String Day
NDSU Festival Concert Hall
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02/13/10-
02/14/10 |
For Love of the Violin: Midori
NDSU Festival Concert Hall
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| 02/11/10 |
On Being An Artist in Today's World
Plains Art Museum
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| 02/11/10 |
Midori Concert with Youth Symphony
NDSU Festival Concert Hall
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| 02/10/10 |
The Role of Arts in Thriving Communities
Ramada Plaza Suites
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| 01/31/10 |
Pan-American Cultures: Extra Spicy
First Presbyterian Church
Presented by Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra
at First Presbyterian Church
January 31, 2010
The Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Woodwind Quintet presents a varied program of deliciously spicy music from throughout the Americas, from African-flavored Cuban music to historically exotic New Orleans.
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| 01/22/10 |
Children's Stories Set to Music
NDSU Festival Concert Hall
Presented by Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra
at NDSU Festival Concert Hall
January 22, 2010
The 2009 floods wiped out last spring's Pizza Pop Family Concert, so we are bringing back this delightful program and special guest this season. Join us as we celebrate the wonderful new Fargo Main Library with a tribute to children's literature. Pieces include E.B. White's "The Trumpet of the Swan" with music by Benjamin Lees; music from the "Harry Potter" film series; and Ken Kesey's "Little Tricker the Squirrel Meets Big Double the Bear" with music by...
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| 01/09/10 |
29th Annual Young Artists Solo Competition
MSUM Roland Dille Center for the Arts
Presented by Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra
at MSUM Roland Dille Center for the Arts
January 9, 2010
The Fargo Moorhead Symphony and Classical Minnesota Public Radio 91.1 FM will co-sponsor the competition on Saturday, January 9, 2010 at Minnesota State University Moorhead. This competition is open to all high school students (Grades 10-12) living within 150 miles of Fargo-Moorhead. Students must play a piece from the approved competition repertory, and can compete using any orchestral instrument, including piano. Cash awards of $500, $400 and $300 will be offered for 1st, 2nd and 3rd...
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12/17/09-
12/19/09 |
Holiday Pops: Peace and Joy to the World
Fargo Theatre
Presented by Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra
at Fargo Theatre
December 17-December 19, 2009
The holidays are a magical time to enjoy a concert with family and friends. The informal setting of the Fargo Theatre is a perfect place to introduce your children (or yourself!) to sparkling holiday classics from around the world performed by a full symphony orchestra.
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| 12/05/09 |
53rd Annual Symphony Ball and Auction
Holiday Inn
Presented by Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra
at Holiday Inn
December 5, 2009
The Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra's premiere fundraising event presents a new twist this year -- a special performance by the orchestra itself! Under the direction of Associate Conductor Jane Linde Capistran, the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra will perform a short program, followed by a a dance set including waltzes and tangos.
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| 11/22/09 |
Music of the Roma
First Presbyterian Church
Presented by Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra
at First Presbyterian Church
November 22, 2009
Music of the European Roma peoples ("gypsies") inspired and influenced many composers throughout Western music history. This rich musical influence brings passion, dazzling virtuosity, compelling rhythms and exotic harmonies to works from Brahms to Bartok.
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11/14/09-
11/15/09 |
Carnival Latina
NDSU Festival Concert Hall
Presented by Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra
at NDSU Festival Concert Hall
November 14-November 15, 2009
Guest conductor Zenaida Romeu in her United States debut. A close friend of FMSO Music Director Bernard Rubenstein, Maestra Romeu conducts one of Cuba's premiere chamber orchestras, which has performed for North Dakota's trade delegation.
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| 10/25/09 |
Brass Extravaganza
First Presbyterian Church
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09/26/09-
09/27/09 |
Music from Films
NDSU Festival Concert Hall
Presented by Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra
at NDSU Festival Concert Hall
September 26-September 27, 2009
Benjamin Sung, Violin. Music is a powerful element in film, and some of the best movie music through the years has come from whom we refer to as "classical" computers. An American in Paris by George Gershwin, Adagio for Strings by Samuel Barber, The Red Violin by John Corigliano, Symphony No. 1 in C Minor by Johannes Brahms.
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| 04/25/09 |
Auditions: Fargo-Moorhead Symphony
Concordia Hvidsten Hall of Music
Presented by Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra
at Concordia Hvidsten Hall of Music
April 25, 2009
Fargo-Moorhead Symphony will audition for four principal positions: Principal Viola, Principal Cello, Principal Trumpet and Principal Percussion. Principal Viola and Cello: Saturday, April 18, Fargo South High School; Principal Trumpet and Percussion: Saturday, April 25, 2009, Buxton Choral Rehearsal Room, Concordia College, Moorhead. For application materials and information regarding the orchestra, please visit our website or contact the FMSO office at 218-233-8397.
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04/25/09-
04/26/09 |
Community Celebration Concert
Fargodome
Presented by Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra
at Fargodome
April 25-April 26, 2009
The final concert of the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony's Masterworks season will be a dignitary-studded celebration event, offered free to the public. Speakers will include Fargo Mayor Dennis Walaker, Moorhead Mayor Mark Voxland, and other elected national, state and local officials (depending on their availability each date) will give brief remarks, and other community flood-fighting entities will be recognized and honored.
The orchestra had originally planned a performance...
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| 04/18/09 |
Auditions: Fargo-Moorhead Symphony
Fargo South High School
Presented by Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra
at Fargo South High School
April 18, 2009
Fargo-Moorhead Symphony will audition for four principal positions: Principal Viola, Principal Cello, Principal Trumpet and Principal Percussion. Principal Viola and Cello: Saturday, April 18, Fargo South High School; Principal Trumpet and Percussion: Saturday, April 25, 2009, Buxton Choral Rehearsal Room, Concordia College, Moorhead. For application materials and information regarding the orchestra, please visit our website or contact the FMSO office at 218-233-8397.
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| 03/27/09 |
FM Symphony Pizza Pop Family Concert - CANCELLED
NDSU Festival Concert Hall
Presented by Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra
at NDSU Festival Concert Hall
March 27, 2009
"Children's Stories Set to Music" is the theme for a symphony concert that all ages will enjoy. Pieces will include E.B. White's "The Trumpet of the Swan" with music by Benjamin Lees, Ken Kesey's "Little Tricker the Squirrel Meets Big Double the Bear" with music by composer Art Maddox who will appear in person to narrate the story, and excerpts from the "Harry Potter" film scores. The concert will also include a special performance by the winner of the...
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03/14/09-
03/15/09 |
Fargo-Moorhead Symphony: Lucy Thrasher
NDSU Festival Concert Hall
Presented by Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra
at NDSU Festival Concert Hall
March 14-March 15, 2009
Two beloved orchestral masterworks will be featured - Symphony No. 104 ("London") by Franz Joseph Haydn and Symphony No. 4 by Gustav Mahler, featuring soprano Lucy Thrasher. Haydn and Mahler both use folk songs to inspire and infuse their orchestra music with the joy, poetry, and richness of folk tradition, with some country fiddling and sleigh bells for added fun.
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| 03/08/09 |
Winds at Play: Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Chamber
First Presbyterian Church
Presented by Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra
at First Presbyterian Church
March 8, 2009
Wit, whimsy and woodwind virtuosity infuse Luciano Berio's "Opus Number Zoo for Speaker and Wind Quintet" in four movements ("Barn Dance," "The Fawn," "The Gray Mouse," "Tom Cats") and Franz Joseph Haydn's "Octet in F Major." Featuring wind players (flute, oboe, clarinet, french horn and bassoon) of the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra.
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| 02/08/09 |
From Debussy to Disco - Dancing through the 20th Century - Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Chamber Series
First Presbyterian Church
Presented by Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra
at First Presbyterian Church
February 8, 2009
Music inspired by dance rhythms is performed in a delightfully varied program by the Viotti String Quartet, bassist Alex Pershounin, and harpist Sarahlyn Robinson-Scott, all of whom are members of the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra. Pieces include Debussy's "Sacred and Profane Dances," tangos by Astor Piazzolla, a disco string quartet, a little Led Zeppelin, and even a world premiere: "Sonata a la Blues" by Alex Pershounin for bass and string quartet.
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01/17/09-
01/18/09 |
Fargo-Moorhead Symphony featuring pianist Ralph Votapek
NDSU Festival Concert Hall
Presented by Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra
at NDSU Festival Concert Hall
January 17-January 18, 2009
Winner of the very first Van Cliburn International Competition, Ralph Votapek is an extraordinary pianist of remarkable artistry. Enjoy a varied program of orchestral gems, including "Promenade Overture" by John Corigliano, "Nocturnes" by Debussy, "Farewell Symphony" by Haydn, and Bela Bartok's Piano Concerto No. 3.
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| 01/10/09 |
F-M Symphony String Auditions
NDSU Beckwith Recital Hall
Presented by Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra
at NDSU Beckwith Recital Hall
January 10, 2009
We currently seek qualified string players for our auxiliary and sub list. If you have auditioned for the Auxiliary/Sub List within the past three years, you do NOT need to re-audition.
All candidates must submit a resume of performance and music study experience.
For application materials, contact the Personnel Manager, joancovington@gmail.com or call the FMSO office at 218-233-8397
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12/18/08-
12/20/08 |
Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Holiday Pops Concert
Fargo Theatre
Presented by Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra
at Fargo Theatre
December 18-December 20, 2008
The holidays are a magical time to enjoy a concert with family and friends. The informal setting of the Fargo Theatre is a perfect place to introduce your children (or yourself!) to sparkling holiday classics performed by a full symphony orchestra. Jane Linde Capistran will conduct this concert, featuring members of area bell choirs as special guests - and be on the lookout for another special appearance!
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| 12/06/08 |
52nd Annual Symphony Ball
Holiday Inn
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11/15/08-
11/16/08 |
Fargo-Moorhead Symphony featuring violinist Elmar Oliviera
NDSU Festival Concert Hall
Presented by Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra
at NDSU Festival Concert Hall
November 15-November 16, 2008
Elmar Oliviera is one of the finest violinists of our time, the first and only American violinist to win the Gold Medal at Moscow's Tchaikowsky International Competition. Hear him perform the gorgeous "Violin Concerto in D Major" by Brahms, plus two colorful works "Husitska" by Dvorak and "Symphonic Metamorphosis" by Hindemith.
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| 11/09/08 |
L'Histoire du Soldat (A Soldier's Tale) by FMSO Chamber Series
First Presbyterian Church
Presented by Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra
at First Presbyterian Church
November 9, 2008
This charming monodrama by Igor Stravinsky for seven instrumentalists, three actors and a dancer tells the tale of a young soldier who makes a classic bargain with the devil. Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Music Director Bernard Rubenstein will direct select players from the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony, including concertmaster Benjamin Sung, in a collaborative performance with actors from Theatre B and a dancer from the Fargo-Moorhead Ballet Company in this delightfully poignant work.
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10/18/08-
10/19/08 |
Symphony Rocks the Hub! Fargo-Moorhead Symphony with Post Traumatic Funk Syndrome
The Venue at Playmakers
Presented by Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra
at The Venue at Playmakers
October 18-October 19, 2008
The Fargo-Moorhead Symphony is no stranger to the pop arena stage -- FMSO musicians have provided th eorchestral accompaniment to several national touring acts, including the Moody Blues (twice), Ray Charles and Mannheim Steamroller. Now it's time for us to put on our own show! We areteaming up with Russ Peterson and his band, Post-Traumatic Funk Syndrome, to bring you a fun and funky mix of music from Beethoven and Bernstein to James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Led Zeppelin, Earth Wind &...
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09/20/08-
09/21/08 |
Fargo-Moorhead Symphony featuring percussionist Lisa Pegher
NDSU Festival Concert Hall
Presented by Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra
at NDSU Festival Concert Hall
September 20-September 21, 2008
The opening concert of the Fargo-Moorhead Masterworks Series features three exciting and dramatic orchestral works: Symphony No. 1 by Tchaikowsky, "Jeu de cartes" ("A Card Game in 'Three Deals'") by Stravinsky, and a brand-new work, "Percussion Concerto" by David Stock featuring percussionist Lisa Pegher.
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09/12/08-
09/13/08 |
F-M Symphony Auditions
NDSU Beckwith Recital Hall
Presented by Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra
at NDSU Beckwith Recital Hall
September 12-September 13, 2008
Auditions for permanent and sub list positions for the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra will be held Friday, September 12 and Saturday, September 13 at NDSU’s Reineke Fine Arts Building. Openings include positions in the Viola, Cello, Bass and Percussion sections, as well as for all instruments on the Substitute List. The deadline for applications is Monday, September 8. For application materials, contact the FMSO office. Application packets and audition information is available...
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