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1 A Night of

Symphonic Rock

2 Holiday Pops!

3 I Hear a Symphony–

Motown’s Greatest Hits

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1 An Evening with

Kristin Chenoweth

2 Independence Day

Spectacular

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Classics 1 Beethoven SAT

Oct 1 7:30P

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This all-Beethoven program features three of the master’s greatest works: his dramatic Leonore Overture No. 3; the Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, first performed in 1803; and his mighty Third Symphony, the “Eroica.” Pianist Awadagin Pratt, acclaimed for his musical insights and intensely involving performances, brings his talent to the RSO with the performance of Piano Concerto No. 3. Mr. Pratt graduated from the Peabody Conservatory of Music where he became the first student in the school’s history to receive diplomas in three performance areas — piano, violin, and conducting.

Beethoven, Leonore Overture No. 3

Beethoven, Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor

Beethoven, Symphony No. 3 in E flat (Eroica)

Pops 1 A Night of SAT Symphonic Rock Oct 22

7:30P

A Night of Symphonic Rock is a night of classic rock hits like you’ve never seen or heard! The show features a “hit parade” of the greatest hits from classic rock like Kashmir, Hotel California, More than a Feeling, Barracuda, Cold as Ice, Dream On, All of My Love, and more with a full rock band and the RSO. The show features former lead singer of Kansas, John Elefante, performing great Kansas hits like Dust in the Wind and Carry on Wayward Son along with Mickey Thomas from Starship performing hits from Led Zeppelin, Heart, Foreigner, and more.

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Classics 2 Great Choruses and SAT Overtures from Opera Nov 12 7:30P

Thrill to the majestic overtures and choruses from the great operas — featuring the Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center’s Mendelssohn Chorale.

Johann Strauss II, Overture to Die Fledermaus

Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Procession of the Nobles from Mlada

Pyotr Ilyitch Tchaikovsky, Polonaise from Eugene Onegin

Richard Wagner, Prelude to Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg

George Frideric Handel, “Happy We” from Acis and Galatea

Giuseppe Verdi, “Va, pensiero” from Nabucco

Giuseppe Verdi, “Anvil Chorus” from Il trovatore

Giuseppe Verdi, “Triumphal March” from Aïda

Richard Wagner, Prelude to Act III and “The Bridal Chorus” from Lohengrin

Richard Wagner, “Entry of the Guests” from Tannhãuser

Carl Maria von Weber, “Hunters’ Chorus” from Die Freischütz

Modest Mussorgsky, “Coronation Scene” from Boris Godunov

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Pops 2 Holiday Pops! SAT Dec 17

7:30P

SUN Dec 18

3:00P

Start off the holiday season with Rockford’s largest holiday musical celebration featuring traditional and sacred music performed by the RSO and the Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center’s Mendelssohn Chorale.

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Classics 3 The Three Violins SAT of Rachel Barton Pine Jan 21 7:30P

Featuring Rachel Barton Pine, violin, viola d’amore, electric violin. The RSO welcomes Rachel back for another extraordinary performance showcasing three variations of violins. Plus, the entire violin section will perform with baroque bows on select pieces.

Pietro Locatelli, Violin Concerto No. 12 in D major (“The Labyrinth”)

Antonio Vivaldi, Viola d’amore Concerto in D minor

Camille Saint-Saëns, Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso

Tracy Silverman, Anthem 25 for Electric Violin and Orchestra

Mozart, Symphony No. 40 in G minor

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Classics 4 Brahms and Schumann SAT Feb 25

7:30P

Internationally renowned violinist Ilya Kaler joins his award-winning son, cellist Daniel Kaler,for Brahms Concerto for Violin and Cello in A minor. Ilya Kaler is a Gold Medal winner at three of the world’s most prestigious international violin competitions: the Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow; the Sibelius Competition in Helsinki; and the Paganini Competition in Genoa.

Leo Weiner, Divertimento No. 5 (Hungarian Impressions)

Johannes Brahms, Concerto for Violin and Cello in A minor

Robert Schumann, Symphony No. 2 in C major

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Classics 5 Aaron Copland’s SAT Appalachian Spring Mar 11 7:30P

Multiple Grammy Award winner Howard Levy is an acknowledged master of the diatonic harmonica, innovative composer, and recording artist. He will perform his remarkable Concerto for Diatonic Harmonica.

Lars-Erik Larsson, Barococo

Darius Milhaud, Kentuckiana (Divertissement on 20 Kentucky Airs)

Howard Levy, Concerto for Diatonic Harmonica

Aaron Copland, Appalachian Spring Suite

Golden Ball March 18, 2017 at the Coronado Performing Arts Center.

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Classics 6 Strauss’ Last, SAT Mahler’s First April 29 7:30P

Nationally acclaimed soprano Kathy Pyeatt, known for her intelligent singing and “impeccable voice,” returns to perform Strauss’ Four Last Songs.

Carlos Chavez, Sinfonia India

Richard Strauss, Four Last Songs

Gustav Mahler, Symphony No. 1 in D major (“Titan”)

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Pops 3 I Hear a Symphony— SAT Motown’s Greatest Hits!™ April 1

7:30P

You will want this show to go on All Night Long as you celebrate the billboard hits of Motown. Featuring such greats as I Heard It Through The Grapevine, ABC, Signed, Sealed, Delivered, My Girl, Stop In The Name of Love, Respect, and more sung by three Broadway singing stars.

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Celebrate our country’s independence at Rock Valley’s Starlight Theatre. Enjoy an evening under the stars with a concert of patriotic favorites, complete with fireworks and John Philip Sousa.

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Special ComEd Independence SUN Day Spectacular July 3

7:30P

SoundBites lunchtime discussion series has become a tradition for many RSO concert goers. Join Music Director Steven Larsen for informal and enlightening discussions with the guest artists appearing with the RSO on Classics Series concerts.

SoundBites talks begin at noon each Friday at Mauh-Nah-Tee-See Country Club before Classic Concert performances. The conversations last approximately one hour.

PreConcert Lectures Steven Larsen introduces the audience to background information on composers and musical selections in a lecture, one-hour prior to Classics Concert performances.

Preconcert lectures are an excellent way to prepare for the concert experience. Mr. Larsen’s considerable knowledge, presentation of information, and sense of humor enrich the performance. The lecture is free to all ticket holders.

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SPECIAL PERFORMANCE ComEd Independence Day Spectacular July 3, 2016

CLASSICS 1 Beethoven October 1, 2016

FALL POPS A Symphonic Night of Rock October 22, 2016

CLASSICS 2 Great Choruses and Overtures from Opera November 12, 2016

HOLIDAY POPS December 17 & 18, 2016

CLASSICS 3 Three Violins of Rachel Barton Pine January 21, 2017

CLASSICS 4 Brahms and Schumann February 25, 2017

SPECIAL PERFORMANCE An Evening with Kristin Chenoweth March 1, 2017

CLASSICS 5 Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring March 11, 2017

SPRING POPS I Hear a Symphony — Motown’s Greatest Hits April 1, 2017

CLASSICS 6 Strauss’ Last, Mahler’s First April 29, 2017

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