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MUSIC. CULTURE. EDUCATION.

Over the last 20 years,the Las Vegas Philharmonic has performed over

150 CONCERTS

for the Las Vegas community.

Our Youth Concert Series has served over

250,000 STUDENTS

in the Clark County School District.

Since 2001, over

30 LAS VEGASSTUDENTS

have had the opportunity to perform on stage with the Las Vegas Philharmonic after winning our Cox Communications Young Artists’ Concerto Competition.

In our first year, Music Van has served

62 SCHOOLSand community events in Southern Nevada.

Our 2019-2020 season opens with a dynamic evening featuring two of the most well-known Russian orchestral works alongside Anna Clyne’s Masquerade. Francesca Dego is celebrated for her sonorous tone, compelling interpretations and flawless technique, making her one of the most sought-after violinists on the international scene.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2019–7:30PM

LISTEN TO DONATO’S SPOTIFY PLAYLIST: http://tinyurl.com/lvphilsept7

OPENING NIGHTPICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION

ANNA CLYNETCHAIKOVSKYMUSSORGSKY (arr. RAVEL)

Masquerade

Violin Concerto in D Major, Opus 35

Pictures at an Exhibition

Donato Cabrera, conductorFrancesca Dego, violin

Pre-concert conversation at 6:30PM in Reynolds Hall

FRANCESCA DEGO

The Las Vegas Philharmonic brings you an exciting evening of the very best of Las Vegas—from music of the Rat Pack to songs and works written by many of our own extremely talented local performers. Building on Keith Thompson’s popular Composer’s Showcase (which takes place once a month at Myron’s Cabaret Jazz) and making it even more high-octane with full orchestra, this evening will be as Vegas as it gets!

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2019–7:30PM

LISTEN TO DONATO’S SPOTIFY PLAYLIST: http://tinyurl.com/lvphiloct12

VERY VEGAS SHOWCASE

Keith Thompson, Richard OberackerMichael Brennan, Clint Holmes and more!

PROGRAM TO BE ANNOUNCED

WORKS BY

APPEARANCES BYEric Jordan Young (vocals), Philip Fortenberry (piano), Clint Holmes (vocals),

Margaret Menzies Gonzalez (vocals), Ashley Stone (vocals),

Alexandria Le (piano), and Vita Corimbi Drew (vocals) to name a few.

PHILIP FORTENBERRY

Donato Cabrera, conductor

Pre-concert conversation at 6:30PM in Reynolds Hall

ERIC JORDAN YOUNG

Experience some of your favorite music from Danny Elfman

and Tim Burton movies. Elfman possesses the incredible ability

to create timeless bonds between his music and the storytelling

visuals of the many fantastical movies he's been a part of. From

the chilling and rousing, to the innocent and epic, this is movie

music at its finest. Costumes are encouraged!

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2019–7:30PM

LISTEN TO DONATO’S SPOTIFY PLAYLIST: http://tinyurl.com/lvphilnov2

FROM BEETLEJUICE TO BATMANTHE MUSIC OF DANNY ELFMAN

Donato Cabrera, conductor

Pre-concert conversation at 6:30PM in Reynolds Hall

Music from Batman, The Simpsons, Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands, The Nightmare Before Christmas and more!

Ignite the holiday season by joining us for festive music from the Baroque era. A spirited mood will prevail throughout the evening as we present two popular “Christmas” concertos in addition to Handel’s joyous and epic Messiah, the hallmark of holiday choral works.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2019–7:30PM

LISTEN TO DONATO’S SPOTIFY PLAYLIST: http://tinyurl.com/lvphildec6

A BAROQUE HOLIDAYHANDELʼS MESSIAH

MANFREDINICORELLIHANDEL

Concerto Grosso Opus 3, No. 12 “Christmas”

Concerto Grosso Opus 6, No. 8 “Christmas”

Messiah (Part I)

Donato Cabrera, conductor

Katrina Galka, soprano, Aleks Romano, mezzo-sopranoJoshua Dennis, tenor, Efrain Solis, baritone

Las Vegas Master Singers

Pre-concert conversation at 6:30PM in Reynolds Hall

KATRINA GALKA ALEKS ROMANO

JOSHUA DENNIS EFRAIN SOLIS

Our traditional holiday celebration for the entire family. Featuring heavenly vocals and beloved seasonal melodies that capture the spirit and merriment of this time of year. Kristen Hertzenberg and Travis Cloer return with their vocal stylings and narration of ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas. Our popular audience sing-along closes the show and lends some holiday magic.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2019–2:00PM & 7:30PM

LISTEN TO DONATO’S SPOTIFY PLAYLIST: http://tinyurl.com/lvphildec7

A CLASSIC HOLIDAY

BASSDRAGONTANOUYE

THOMPSONTYZIK

ANDERSONTRADITIONAL

WILLIAMSTCHAIKOVSKY

BASSBERLIN

Deck the HallsAve Maria (arr.)God Rest Ye Merry GentlemenO Little Town of Bethlehem (arr.)Hanukkah SuiteSleigh RideLittle Drummer Boy “Somewhere in my Memory” from Home Alone“Trepak” from The Nutcracker SuiteSing We Now of ChristmasWhite Christmas

Richard McGee, guest conductor

Kristen Hertzenberg, vocalist

Travis Cloer, vocalist

Pre-concert conversations at 1:00PM and 6:30PM in Reynolds Hall

KRISTEN HERTZENBERGRICHARD MCGEE TRAVIS CLOER

PLUS ADDITIONAL HOLIDAY FAVORITES

Visit three sweeping musical vistas in this powerful concert that pays homage to Bohemian folk music, Hungarian dances, the Eastern European countryside and many other spacious themes that celebrate the joy and romantic nature of life.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 2020–7:30PM

LISTEN TO DONATO’S SPOTIFY PLAYLIST: http://tinyurl.com/lvphiljan18

DVO�AK, BRAHMS AND SMETANA

SMETANADVO�AKBRAHMS

Overture to The Bartered Bride

Symphony No. 8

Piano Concerto No. 2

Donato Cabrera, conductor

Albert Cano Smit, piano

Pre-concert conversation at 6:30PM in Reynolds Hall

ALBERT CANO SMIT

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The french horn is highlighted in this fantastic concert inspired by themes of enchanting nights, starry skies and heavenly angels along with the sunny and spontaneous brilliance of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 4.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2020–7:30PM

LISTEN TO DONATO’S SPOTIFY PLAYLIST: http://tinyurl.com/lvphilfeb15

BEETHOVEN, MOZART & BRITTEN

MOZARTBRITTENBEETHOVEN

Serenade No. 11, K. 375 in E-Flat Major

Serenade for Tenor, Horn and Strings

Symphony No. 4

Donato Cabrera, conductor

Bill Bernatis, hornBrian Thorsett, tenor

Pre-concert conversation at 6:30PM in Reynolds Hall

BILL BERNATIS BRIAN THORSETT

Antonio Stradivari is said to have produced the worldʼs best sounding violins and 300 years later, Stradivari is held up as the best of the best—unmatched in sound quality and artistic power. See and hear these extraordinarily magical instruments in Reynolds Hall.

SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2020–8:00PM

LISTEN TO DONATO’S SPOTIFY PLAYLIST: http://tinyurl.com/lvphilmar7

VIVALDI FOUR SEASONSMARCH INTO THE STRADOSPHERE

VIVALDI The Four Seasons

Donato Cabrera, conductor

Pre-concert conversation at 7:00PM in Reynolds Hall

ADDITIONAL VIOLIN SHOWPIECES AND SOLOIST TO BE ANNOUNCED

Our third year of Music Unwound, funded in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities, explores Kurt Weill's America through three of his most notorious works. Vocalist Lisa Vroman returns, demonstrating her considerable range and command of both Opera and Broadway.

SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 2020–7:30PM

LISTEN TO DONATO’S SPOTIFY PLAYLIST: http://tinyurl.com/lvphilapr4

MUSIC UNWOUNDKURT WEILL'S AMERICA

WEILLWEILLWEILL

Seven Deadly Sins

Four Walt Whitman Songs

"Mack the Knife" from The Threepenny Opera

Donato Cabrera, conductorLisa Vroman, soprano

Joseph Horowitz, producer

Pre-concert conversation at 6:30PM in Reynolds Hall

LISA VROMAN

The symphony Tchaikovsky called “the crowning glory” of all his musical achievements paired with Strauss’s soulful swan song deliver a stunning season finale. Frank’s Three Latin American Dances lends a multicultural and contemporary spirit.

SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2020–7:30PM

LISTEN TO DONATO’S SPOTIFY PLAYLIST: http://tinyurl.com/lvphilmay9

SEASON FINALETCHAIKOVSKY SYMPHONY NO. 4

GABRIELA LENA FRANKR. STRAUSSTCHAIKOVSKY

Three Latin American Dances

Four Last Songs

Symphony No. 4

Donato Cabrera, conductorJosefi n Feiler, soprano

American German Cultural Exchange Fellowship recipient

Pre-concert conversation at 6:30PM in Reynolds Hall

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Opening Night–Pictures at an ExhibitionSaturday, September 7, 2019–7:30pm

Very Vegas ShowcaseSaturday, October 12, 2019–7:30pm

The Music of Danny ElfmanFrom Beetlejuice to Batman

Saturday, November 2, 2019–7:30pm

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The Music of Danny ElfmanFrom Beetlejuice to Batman

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A Classic HolidaySaturday, December 7, 2019–7:30pm

Kurt Weill’s America–Music UnwoundSaturday, April 4, 2020–7:30pm

Beethoven, Mozart & BrittenSaturday, February 15, 2020–7:30pm

Vivaldi Four SeasonsMarch Into the StradosphereSaturday, March 7, 2020–8:00pm

Kurt Weill’s America–Music UnwoundSaturday, April 4, 2020–7:30pm

Season FinaleTchaikovsky Symphony No. 4Saturday, May 9, 2020–7:30pm

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Beethoven, Mozart & BrittenSaturday, February 15, 2020–7:30pm

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