"Opening Night"
September 28, 2008 at 7:OO PM

Servite High School Auditorium, 1952 W. La Palma Avenue, Anaheim

Maestro Anthony Parnther makes his debut with the OC Symphony performing works by
three of his favorite composers, Dimitri Shostakovich, Maurice Ravel and Antonin Dvorak.

'Festive Overture' was written to celebrate the Bolshevik uprising which led to the formation
of the Soviet Union, but was it also a secret celebration of the death of Stalin? Ravel was forced
into retirement by illness in the early 1930's, and 'Bolero' was one of his final compositions.
Originally conceived as a Ballet, it surprisingly transformed into Ravel’s most well known
work to date. The 'New World Symphony' was born of an American Spirit, influenced by
Native-American music and African-American spirituals, and remains one of the most played
symphonies in the orchestral repertoire. The OC Symphony is also pleased to present a new work by
composer, Anthony Plog!

Tonight marks a momentous occasion for the OC Symphony and Maestro Parnther. Witness
and become a part their “Opening Night” for the 2008 - 2009 concert season!

Festive Overture – Dimitri Shostakovich

Weiter - Anthony Plog

Bolero – Maurice Ravel

Symphony no. 9 in E minor "From the New World" - Antonin Dvorak
I. Adagio – Allegro Molto
II. Largo
III. Scherzo: Molto Vivace – Poco Sostenuto
IV. Allegro con fuoco

"Tunes from the Crypt"
October 26, 2008 at 7:OO PM

Servite High School Auditorium, 1952 W. La Palma Avenue, Anaheim

Join us for a spooktacular evening of musical tricks and treats as the OC Symphony presents “Tunes from the Crypt”

Trills and chills fill the air as the OC Symphony performs Mussorgsky’s supernatural thriller,
‘Night on Bald Mountain’. Guillotines, witches, shades, monsters, and goblins all come to
prominence in the last two movements of Hector Berlioz’s harrowing ‘Symphonie Fantastique’.
Last but certainly not least, we are pleased to present selections from Andrew Lloyd Weber’s
masterpiece, the ‘Phantom of the Opera’. Works by Saint-Saens, Gounod, Grieg, Dukas, and
John Williams will also be featured.

This isn’t a concert for the faint of heart...

Program to include the following:

Night on Bald Mountain – Modest Mussorgsky

Danse Macabe – Camille Saint Saens

Funeral March of a Marionette – Charles Gounod

Symphonie Fantastique – Hector Berlioz
IV. March to the Scaffold
V. Witches Sabbath

In the Hall of the Mountain King - Edvard Grieg

The Sorcerer's Apprentice – Paul Dukas

Harry Potter Symphonic Suite – John Williams/ Brubaker

Phantom of the Opera – Andrew Lloyd Webber

"Dances Around the World"
December 7, 2008 at 7:OO PM

Servite High School Auditorium, 1952 W. La Palma Avenue, Anaheim

Take to the floor with the OC Symphony as we present a collection of dances from all over the world!

The ‘Hungarian Dances’ by Johannes Brahms are still amongst the most recognizable works of
classical music to this day. Ethnomusicologist and composer Bela Bartok authentically captures
the flavor of Eastern Europe in his ‘Romanian Folk Dances’ while Richard Strauss’s exotic
‘Dance of the Seven Veils' continues to seduce and mystify audiences worldwide. The evening
will also feature the triumphant works of noted composers Malcolm Arnold, Samuel Barber and Camille Saint-Saens as well as Guest Conductor, Maestro James Fellenbaum!

Come and experience the rhythm and excitement! You’ll leave the concert dancing in the aisles!

Hungarian Dances – Brahms
I. in G minor: Allegro Molto
V. in G minor : Allegro
VI. in D Major : Vivace

Romanian Folk Dances – Bartok
I. Bot Tanc - Jocul cu Bata
II. Braul
III. Topogo – pe Loc
IV. Bucsumi tanc - Bucemiana
V. Roman Polka – Poarga Romanesca
VI. Aprozo – Maruntel

James Fellenbaum, Guest Conductor

Four Scottish Dances – Malcolm Arnold
I. Pesante
II. Vivace
III. Allegretto
IV. Con Brio

James Fellenbaum, Guest Conductor

Dance of the Seven Veils from 'Salome' – Richard Strauss

Medea's Dance of Vengeance - Samuel Barber

Danse Bacchanale from Samson and Delilah – Saint Saens

"One Hand, One Heart"
February 15, 2009 at 7:OO PM

Servite High School Auditorium, 1952 W. La Palma Avenue, Anaheim

Passion. Intrigue. Conflict. Hatred. Love.

Join the OC Symphony as it retells the profoundly tragic story of Romeo and Juliet through
the music of four composers. The OCS commences the evening with Sergei Prokofiev’s dramatic
ballet suite commissioned by the Kirov Ballet company in 1935. The ‘Montagues and Capulets’
will be followed by arguably one of the most famous loves themes in cinematic history,
the Suite from the 1968 film adaptation of Romeo and Juliet by Nino Rota. Peter Illych
Tchaikovsky’s compelling and heart wrenching Overture-Fantasy, as inspired by fellow Russian
nationalist Mily Balakirev will be paired with Leonard Bernstein’s own electrifying
‘Symphonic Dances from West Side Story’.

Our post Valentines Day presentation will be a “star crossed” performance not to miss.

Montagues and Capulets – Sergei Prokofiev

Romeo and Juliet Suite – Nino Rota

Romeo and Juliet Overture – Peter Illych Tchaikovsky

Symphonic Dances from 'West Side Story' – Leonard Bernstein

"Exclusive Event - Gala"
April, 2009

Gala Fundraiser date and program to be announced

"Russian Rebirth"
May 31, 2009 at 7:OO PM

Servite High School Auditorium, 1952 W. La Palma Avenue, Anaheim

The OC Symphony has discovered a new and uprising talent in Andrew Haselden,
who will join us in performing one of the most difficult Piano Concertos in orchestral literature.
The ‘Piano Concerto no. 2' in g minor by Sergei Prokofiev debuted in 1913, the same year as
Stravinsky’s controversial and provocative ‘Rite of Spring’, with a similar heated and passionate
crowd reaction. Laced with irony, jagged tension, and manic ferocity, the work has earned it place
among the elite compositions of the 20th century. The 1919 Concert Suite from Igor Stravinsky’s
world-renowned ballet, ‘The Firebird’, will bring the 2008 - 2009 season to an exhilarating close.

We look forward to seeing you, your family and friends there for this spectacular display of talent.

Piano Concerto No. 2 - Sergei Prokofiev
I. Andantino-Allegretto
II. Scherzo-Vivace
III. Intermezzo-Allegro moderato
IV. Allegro tempestuoso

Andrew Haselden, Piano

Firebird Suite (1919) - Igor Stravinsky
I. Introduction - The Firebird and its dance
II. The Princesses' Khorovod
III. Infernal dance of King Kashchei
IV. Berceuse
V. Finale