Oct. 2 & 3

European Treasures

NSS French Horns

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European Treasures

Saturday, October 2 - 7:30pm
Cascade Theatre, Redding

Sunday, October 3 - 2:00pm
Laxson Auditorium, Chico

Kyle Wiley Pickett, Conductor
The French Horns of the North State Symphony: Charlene Mayes, Angelina Contreras, Jody Schmidt, Ray Injerd

Nielsen - Maskarade Overture
Schumann - Concert Piece for 4 Horns and Orchestra
Tchaikovsky - Symphony No. 4

Come kick off the North State Symphony season with a bang! Nielsen’s Maskarade Overture will test our orchestra’s speed limit, and our magnificent
horn section gets top billing in Schumann’s revolutionary Konzertstück—a concerto for four horns and orchestra. We conclude our concert with Tchaikovsky’s 4th Symphony—the Russian master’s most optimistic and joy-filled work. Don’t miss this spectacular start to the season.

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Oct. 23 & 24

Recital ~
Divine Winds

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Divine Winds

Saturday, Oct. 23 - 7:30pm
Sequoia Middle School Auditorium, Redding

Sunday Oct. 24 - 2:00pm
Ruth Rowland-Taylor Recital Hall, Chico

Yael Ronen, flute
Susie Lundberg, oboe
Russ Burnham, clarinet
Charlene Mayes, french horn
Jarratt Rossini, bassoon
Cara Okano Herrick, piano

Beethoven - Quintet in Eb Major for Winds
Janacek - Mladi (Youth) for Wind Sextet
Roussel - Divertissement for Piano and Winds

Our chamber music recital series features stars of the local music community in an intimate setting. This concert highlights the wind instruments in works by Beethoven, Janacek, and Roussel.

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Nov. 13 & 14

Aspects of Enchantment

William Barbini, violin

Catherine Manoukian Click here
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Aspects of Enchantment

Saturday, November 13 - 7:30pm
Laxson Auditorium, Chico

Sunday, November 14 - 2:00pm
Cascade Theatre, Redding

Kyle Wiley Pickett, Conductor
William Barbini, violin

Aspects of Enchantment

Mendelssohn - Midsummer Night’s Dream—Overture and Scherzo
Pinkston - Symphony No. 1
Barber - Violin Concerto
William Barbini, violin

Join us for a magical showpiece, a world premiere performance, and an American master celebrated in his centennial year. Mendelssohn’s incidental music to a Midsummer Night’s Dream is sparkling, dramatic, and enchanting. Dan Pinkston of Simpson University thrilled our audience with new music before, and now we premiere his first full symphony. Bill Barbini brings his virtuosity to Samuel Barber’s beautiful Violin Concerto — a perfect 100th birthday celebration.

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Feb. 19 & 20

Beauty Rising

Molly Mahoney, vocalist and Anthoni Polcari, cello

Molly Mahoney and Anthoni Polcari Click here for program

Beauty Rising

Saturday, February 19 - 7:30pm
Cascade Theatre, Redding

Sunday, February 20 - 2:00pm
Laxson Auditorium, Chico

Kyle Wiley Pickett, Conductor
Young Artist Audition Winners Molly Mahoney, vocalist and Anthoni Polcari, cello

Haydn - Symphony No. 88, Cello Concerto in C Major
Stravinsky - Concerto in E-flat—Dumbarton Oaks
Canteloube - Chants D’Auvergne, set 3
Respighi - Botticelli Pictures

Classical and Neo-Classical works are the hallmark of this program. A charming 18th century symphony by Haydn and his C Major Cello concerto, played by young artist audition winner Anthoni Polcari. Stravinsky’s Dumbarton Oaks and Respighi’s Botticelli Pictures will delight. Our other young artist winner, mezzo-soprano Molly Mahoney, will sing four sultry songs from Canteloube’s Chants D’Auvergne.

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Mar. 5 & 6

Recital ~
Classics of
Three Eras

Marina Lomazov Click here for program

Classics of Three Eras

Saturday, Mar. 5 - 7:30pm
Old Town Hall, Redding

Sunday Mar. 6 - 2:00pm
Ruth Rowland-Taylor Recital Hall, Chico

Terrie Baune, violin
LiYuan Ho, violin
David Thorp, viola
Carol Jacobson, cello
Michael Schwagerus, string bass
Susie Lundberg, oboe
Russ Burnham, clarinet

Haydn - String Quartet, Op. 76, No. 6
Prokofiev - Quintet for Winds and Strings, Op 39
(oboe, clarinet, violin, viola, contrabass)
Dvorak - Quintet for String Quartet and Double Bass, Op. 77

Our second presentation of pure chamber music features outstanding members of the symphony performing sensitive works by Haydn, Prokofiev, and Dvorak.

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May 14 & 15

Romantic Riches

Alexander Tutunov, piano

Alexander Tutunov Click here for program

Romantic Riches

Saturday, May 14 - 7:30pm
Laxson Auditorium, Chico

Sunday, May 15 - 2:00pm
Cascade Theatre, Redding

Kyle Wiley Pickett, Conductor
Alexander Tutunov, piano

Rachmaninoff - Piano Concerto, No. 2
Brahms - Symphony No. 4, op. 98

The North State’s favorite pianist, Alexander Tutunov, returns for a performance of one of the most beloved concertos of all. Rachmaninoff’s 2nd is one of our most requested works, and nobody plays Rachmaninoff better than Tutunov. With glorious and familiar melodies, this piece is sure to move you. Maestro Pickett’s favorite symphony is Brahms 4th, which he calls “the ideal balance of head and heart.” Solo turns for our wind players, beautiful brass chorales, and a rousing finale will have you wanting more Brahms!

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A SEASON OF MASTERWORKS

Magnum opus—tour de force—pièce de résistance—masterwork.

“The performance was authoritative and precise. As a woman sitting near me, attending her first symphony performance, said, “... I didn’t realize they were so good.”

—Robert Speer, Chico News and Review

 

"We are indeed blessed by such a group of talented musicians whose capabilities extend to the realm of world-class performance. ... Pickett’s choice to perform original, new works of composers relatively unknown outside this area has given this orchestra a dimension far beyond the northstate and is unique."

—Austin C. Morris, Redding

Artists strive for that supreme accomplishment which will make them memorable. This year we bring you "A Season of Masterworks", music that has touched the hearts of many, and works old and new that will captivate audiences for years to come.

Our Season

The French Horns of the NSS in a showcase by Schumann, paired with a Tchaikovsky favorite. Local composer Dan Pinkston’s new Symphony (a world premiere), and a passionate work by Samuel Barber. Award-winning young soloists on a program of wit and brilliance. A symphony by our conductor’s favorite composer, Johannes Brahms, and an audience favorite piano concerto.

We are delighted to bring our four concerts to North State Symphony audiences in Chico and Redding, along with our returning chamber music concert series. (Stay tuned for more information about our 2010 Holiday Concerts.)