As the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) pursues its goal of becoming the most accessible orchestra on the planet, the DSO and Music Director Leonard Slatkin are pleased to present five free concerts through DSO Community Week from September 29-October 2, just one week before the 2011/12 season officially opens.
Concert performances will occur at locations in Troy, Ypsilanti, Woodhaven and Detroit, culminating in a special open house performance at Orchestra Hall. DSO Community Week is made possible by the DTE Energy Foundation. Although tickets are FREE to all performances, in most cases reservations are required as space is limited. (See the listing below of concert locations which includes information on reserving tickets.)
"The DTE Energy Foundation is proud to partner with one of our state's finest institutions to expand the DSO's reach beyond Downtown," said Fred Shell, DTE Energy Foundation. "This program will enrich the lives of music lovers, and as a bonus, build lasting relationships between the DSO and communities throughout Southeastern Michigan."
These complimentary concerts are a way to simultaneously say “thank you” to those patrons who are making the DSO a community-supported orchestra and share the orchestra’s magnificent sound. Free community concerts were one of Maestro Slatkin’s first initiatives when he began his tenure with the DSO in 2008, which is why he will be at the orchestra’s helm for all five performances.
“When we think outside the box, as we continue to celebrate our home at Orchestra Hall, we’re not only broadening our audience base by geographic area, but also making it easier for anyone to experience live, classical music,” said Maestro Slatkin.
Concert repertoire will include classical favorites such as selections from Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5, Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9 “From the New World,” Weber’s Overture to Oberon, Dukas’ The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, and selections from Rodgers’ & Hammerstein’s Sound of Music.
Concert Schedule and Repertoire
Thursday, September 29 at The Somerset Collection North, Troy, 7:30 p.m. (No reservations required.)
Rossini Finale from William Tell Overture
Beethoven Allegro (excerpts) from Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op 67
Tchaikovsky Dance of the Mirlitons from Nutcracker
Anderson Bugler's Holiday
Ellington Duke Ellington Fantasy
Rodgers and Hammerstein selections from The Sound of Music
Sousa Stars and Stripes
Friday, September 30 at Perfecting Praise Church, 7616 E. Nevada, Detroit, 7:30 p.m. For Tickets: (313) 365-3787
Wagner Overture to Die Meistersinger
Beethoven Allegro from Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op 67
Dvořák Largo from Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95 "From the New World"
Weber Overture to Oberon
Ellington Duke Ellington Fantasy
Rodgers and Hammerstein Selections from The Sound of Music
Saturday, October 1, at Pease Auditorium, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, 8 p.m. Tickets available at EMU Convocation center, 799 N. Hewitt, beginning September 21
Sunday, October 2, Orchestra Hall, Max M. Fisher Music Center, 3711 Woodward Ave., 3 p.m. For Tickets: (313) 576-5111
Tuesday, October 4, Woodhaven High School, 24787 Van Horn Road, Woodhaven, 7:30 p.m. For tickets: (734) 789-2342<
Wagner Overture to Die Meistersinger
Beethoven Allegro from Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op 67
Dvořák Largo from Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95 "From the New World"
Weber Overture to Oberon
Dukas The Sorcerer’s Apprentice
Rodgers and Hammerstein selections from The Sound of Music
About the DSO
The internationally acclaimed Detroit Symphony Orchestra, the fourth-oldest symphony orchestra in the United States, is known for trailblazing performances, visionary maestros and collaborations with the world’s foremost musical artists. Esteemed conductor Leonard Slatkin, called “America’s Music Director” by the Los Angeles Times, became the 12th Music Director of the DSO during the 2008-09 season. The DSO offers a performance schedule that includes Classical, Pops, Jazz, Young people’s concerts and festivals. The DSO makes its home in historic Orchestra Hall, one of America’s most acoustically perfect concert halls, and actively pursues a mission to impact and serve the community through music. For more information visit www.dso.org
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