Our season theme - "young artists, old masters" - is a perfect way to describe this opening concert. With three sublime masterpieces and a dynamic 21-year-old Moscow-born piano soloist, this promises to launch the season in spectacular fashion.
It's not by chance that Rachmaninoff's thrilling Second Piano Concerto is considered the most beloved concerto by audiences worldwide. The tempestuous energy and soaring lyricism of this masterpiece engage and engross the listener from beginning to end. From the first, brooding chords in the piano, which explode into a torrent of melancholy melody, to the closing sweep of brilliant, triumphal virtuosity, this is a piece that everyone loves. Natasha Paremskibrings youth, passion and flawless technique to this musical icon.
Shostakovich's Ninth Symphony, written in celebration of the end of World War II, is not the typical dark, melancholy sort of music that we usually expect from the Russian master. Here Shostakovich exults in a light, jovial play of themes and colorful instrumentation, Classical in scope and cheerful in tone. It is brilliantly written, and great fun to perform and to listen to. The concert opens with Wagner's Rienzi Overture, with typically plush Wagnerian melody and expansive fanfares.
Musical Soirée with dynamic young pianist Natasha Paremski
Join us for an intimate evening of classical music, behind the scenes stories, and champagne, wine and dessert. Don't miss the chance to meet 21-year-old Natasha Paremski, one of KDFC's 2008 "Top 30 under 30" and a performer with "flawless technique and unbeatable energy."
She will perform classic piano excerpts and talk about the highlights of the upcoming Natasha Paremski plays Rachmaninoff concert with Music Director and Conductor Mitchell Sardou Klein.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 7:30pm
The Home of Reuben & Vivian Donig
70 MacBain Avenue
Atherton, CA 94027
The ticket price for this wonderful event is $60. All proceeds from this event will benefit the Peninsula Symphony's excellent artistic programs, modest ticket prices and educational outreach programs.
Seating is limited, so please reserve your ticket(s) soon by calling (650) 941-5291 or click here to buy your tickets online.
Natasha Paremski Plays Rachmaninoff - October Concert
Natasha Paremski kicks off the Peninsula Symphony’s 61st season of “Young Artists, Old Masters” with Rachmaninoff’s exciting Second Piano Concerto. Paremski, one of KDFC’s 2008 “Top 30 under 30,” is known across the country for her flawless technique and dynamic performances.
Performances are on: Friday, October 16, 2009, 8pm
San Mateo Performing ArtsCenter
Saturday, October 17, 2009, 8pm
FlintCenter, Cupertino
Program:
Wagner, Rienzi Overture, WWV 49
Shostakovich, Symphony No. 9 in E-flat Major, Op. 70
Rachmaninoff, Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18 Natasha Paremski, piano
FREE pre-concert lecture at 7:00pm, come and get your seats early!
“Paremski’s performances were as flowing and organic
in their totality as they were nuanced in their detail.” - The San Jose Mercury News
Tickets: $35 General Admission, $30 Senior/Student & $10 Youth
DON’T MISS your chance to see Ms. Paremski “Local and Live:”
Subscribe to the 2009-2010 Season of Young Artists, Old Masters
Don't miss your opportunity to see and hear some of the world's most exciting young soloists performing many of the most beloved masterpieces of symphonic music!
This season features: October 2009:Natasha Paremski Plays Rachmaninoff
January 2010:Taylor Eigsti & Gershwin - featuring Mr. Eigsti performing Rhapsody in Blue
March 2010:The Red Violin - featuring Elizabeth Pitcairn on the Red Mendelssohn Stradivarius of 1720, which inspired the movie "The Red Violin."
May 2010: Tchaikovsky's 5thSymphony - also featuring 19-year-old Nikki Chooi, 2009 Irving M. Klein International String competition winner playing Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto
It's a season of awesome young artists and awe-inspiring masterpieces.
A party to celebrate the Peninsula Symphony's 60th birthday!
Saturday, November 14, 2009
6 p.m.-11 p.m.
Hotel Sofitel
223 Twin Dolphin Drive
Redwood City, CA
Cocktail Reception with champagne and hors d'oeuvres
Sit-down Dinner (choice of beef, salmon, or vegetarian)
Other exciting events include: Silent Auction & Live Auction
Comedy act by Chicken Scratch
Dance performance and Swing dance lesson
Dancing to the rhythm and harmonies of a 12-piece live swing band!
Please respond by Friday, October 30th. Reserve your place online at
Swing Fever Sponsors: Ellis & Karen Alden
Jim Augustus & Nichole Edraos
Dick & Penny Bennett
Roy & Katherine Bukstein
Dr. Peter Bullock
Richard & Marilyn Orr
Frank & Annette Rahn
Mary Wiese Gundelach
Wells Capital Management
Through the Peninsula Symphony's Bridges to Music programs, we strive to make music accessible to our community through school outreach programs, free concerts, youth music competitions, pre-concert lectures and the distribution of free and discounted tickets to the underserved members of our community. All of this is done in hopes of engaging audiences of all ages and inspiring in them the wonder of live music.
THANK YOU to the John and Marcia Goldman Foundation and the Redwood City Civic Cultural Commission for their generous donations to support the expansion of our Bridges to Music programs. We are extremely grateful for their assistance to continue to enhance and expand these programs.
With their support we are creating a new section for Bridges to Music on our website. The new section will include detailed information about all of the programs, supplemental materials for elementary teachers to use prior to our programs, and podcasts and resources to make our concerts and programs more accessible and rewarding for high school students and other community members. We are also delighted to be expanding our elementary school program this season, increasing the number of schools we serve from five to eight.
Adopt-A-Musician TODAY!
Last season, 53 of our musicians were thrilled to be adopted by generous Symphony supporters, raising $36,500 for the Peninsula Symphony! Help the Symphony celebrate its 60
th birthday this year by giving the Symphony the best gift possible: getting every one of its fantastic musicians adopted!
Funding from the Adopt-A-Musician program not only helps support the Annual Campaign, but it is also a wonderful way to honor one of your beloved Peninsula Symphony musicians. Thank you to all of our generous 2008-2009 parents, and we look forward to many new additions to our Peninsula Symphony family in this 2009-2010 Season!
By adopting a musician, you’ll receive the following benefits:
- A personal thank-you from the musician you’ve adopted.
- An opportunity to meet the musician at a private party in May.
- Prominent recognition in the program book with the name and instrument of the musician you’ve adopted in Season 2010-2011.
The categories of support are:
Orchestra Member: $500
Principal Chair: $1,000
Concertmaster Patricia Burnham: $1,500
Assistant Conductor Jessica Bejarano: $2,500
Conductor Mitchell Sardou Klein: $4,000
Contact us at the office to reserve your favorite musician!
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