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Songs of Destiny – MW3 – Press Release

February 16, 2017 Gayle Peterson

MW3_2017_WebsiteSan Rafael, CA, February 14, 2017 – The Marin Symphony returns to the Civic Center for its Masterworks 3 Program, Songs of Destiny, in early March. The performance features the Symphony and Marin Symphony Chorus, performing masterpieces by Brahms and Elgar. Per Marin Symphony Executive Director, Tod Brody, “You will not want to miss the unmatched power, joy, and beauty of 200 instrumentalists and singers live on stage – there’s nothing like it!”

The program begins with two choral works from Brahms entitled Nänie and Schicksalslied. Brahms composed the first piece in 1881, in memory of his deceased friend Anselm Feuerbach. Nänie is a lamentation on the inevitability of death. With the Schicksalslied, Brahms created a very personal interpretation on the theme of fate in a timeless piece of music that will not fail to impress.

The concert concludes with a performance of Edward Elgar’s magisterial First Symphony. Best known for his Pomp and Circumstance marches and Enigma Variations, Edward Elgar was a not only a composer of enormous passion and imagination, but also a true master of composing for a large symphony orchestra. One of Maestro Alasdair Neale’s personal favorites, Elgar’s First Symphony is a generous and noble work, with a breathtakingly beautiful slow movement.

As Music Director, Alasdair Neale shared, “I’ve paired Brahms’ music alongside another great romantic composer, and one of my personal favorites, Edward Elgar.  Many of you may know that I grew up in the United Kingdom, so for me Elgar’s music has always been part of the furniture, so to speak. But I know that, with the exception of the Enigma Variations, the Cello Concerto, and of course “Pomp and Circumstance”, his music is not especially familiar to audiences across the pond. I hope, then, that you’ll enjoy getting to know his First Symphony, which I think is an unqualified masterpiece.”

The concerts are played at the Marin Center Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium in San Rafael.

Pre-concert talks begin at 2:30 pm (Sunday) and 6:30 pm (Tuesday) and are free for all ticket holders. All concert attendees are also invited to the post-concert gathering at Gaspare’s Pizzeria in San Rafael, minutes away from the concert hall, following Tuesday’s performance. Tickets for the concerts are $40-$80 (adults) and may be purchased at https://tickets.marincenter.org/  or by calling 415.473.6800.

WHEN
Sunday, March 5, 2017 – 3:00 pm
Tuesday, March 7, 2017 – 7:30 pm

PROGRAM
Brahms: Nänie
Brahms: Schicksalslied

Elgar: Symphony No. 1

TICKETS
Adult: Starting at $40

Youth 6-17: Starting at $20
Children under 6: Free

Call 415.473.6800 (Marin Center Box Office)
Group discount for 10 or more: 20%

CONCERT LOCATION
Marin Center Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium
10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, California 94903

About Marin Symphony
The acclaimed Marin Symphony Orchestra, established in 1951, presents classical Masterworks and Pops concerts in the Marin Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium and other venues in Marin. Under the music direction of Alasdair Neale, more than 80 professional symphony musicians, 110 chorus members and world-class guest artists come together to bring live classical music performances to the community. Over 150 musicians participate in the Symphony’s youth programs, including the Marin Symphony Youth Orchestra. Discover more at www.marinsymphony.org or call 415.479.8100.

 

 

 

Marin Symphony Announces Its 64th Season & Midori Residency Program

June 24, 2016 Gayle Peterson

Midori_16-17 Season picSAN RAFAEL, CA — The Marin Symphony is excited to announce its 64th season at Marin Center with conductor Alasdair Neale celebrating his 16th season as Music Director. The 2016-17 Season will be a memorable one as the orchestra welcomes internationally acclaimed violinist, Midori to Marin. The Marin Symphony and its Youth Orchestra have been selected as this season’s sole recipient of her Prestigious Orchestra Residency Program Award. In addition to working with the youth programs and providing outreach to Marin schools, Midori will be the featured guest artist for the Orchestra’s Masterworks 2 program. Overall, the season offers four Masterworks concerts and one holiday pops concert, each putting orchestral power on full display.

The season kicks off October 30th with “Masterworks 1: Bold Beginnings” featuring works by Adams, Beethoven and Rachmaninoff.  The program leads with John Adams’ joyful exuberant piece, Short Ride in a Fast Machine, brilliantly scored for a large orchestra.  This kinetic gem evokes the excitement-cum-terror of a late-night thrill ride in a sports car. Guest artist Jon Nakamatsu, will perform Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5 “Emperor” on piano. The evening concludes with Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances. Today many regard it as his finest music, perhaps even comprehensive enough to be his Fourth Symphony. [Read more…]

Marin Symphony’s Beth Vandervennet Receives National Award

June 10, 2016 Gayle Peterson

The Ford Musician Awards for Excellence in Community Service

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Congratulations to the Marin Symphony’s Beth Vandervennet, one of five exemplary orchestra musicians selected to receive Ford Musician Awards for Excellence in Community Service! A League of American Orchestras program made possible by Ford Motor Company Fund, the awards celebrate orchestra musicians and the essential work they do in their communities.  Beth and her fellow musicians are receiving their awards at the League’s National Conference in Baltimore, June 9-11, 2016.

Elizabeth Vandervennet received a Bachelor of Musical Arts from the University of Michigan where she studied applied cello with Jeff Solow, Nina DeVeritch, and Jerome Jelinek. Upon graduation she received high honors in Music Theory as well as a Minor in Arts Administration. Her Master of Music in Cello Performance from Carnegie Mellon University was obtained under the guidance of Anne MartindaleWilliams, the Principal Cellist of the Pittsburgh Symphony. Vandervennet currently lives in Oakland California as an active freelance musician, teacher, and advocate for arts education. She is a member of the Oakland Symphony, Santa Rosa Symphony, Marin Symphony, and Principal Cellist in Vallejo Symphony. Vandervennet’s chamber music posts include: cellist of Squid Inc, string quartet, and Rosin Coven, theatrical Pagan Lounge ensemble. In additional to teaching throughout the community of Oakland, she holds the post of Education Coordinator for the Oakland Symphony’s MUSE (MUSic for Excellence.) program.

Photo Credit: Seano Whitecloud
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