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The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra continues to affirm its place as the leading performing arts organization in Jacksonville, and is a vital part of cultural life on the First Coast. The following list of scheduled JSO concert repertoire includes links to JAXCAT entries for selections that are available for check-out from the Jacksonville Public Library. |
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Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., Fridays & Saturdays at 8 p.m.
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September 29-30 & October 1, 2005
Fabio Mechetti, conductor
Pascal Rogé, piano
October 20-22, 2005
Fabio Mechetti, conductor
Frank Huang, violin
November 10-12, 2005
Fabio Mechetti, conductor
Jacksonville Symphony Chorus and soloists
December 1-2, 2005
Fabio Mechetti, conductor
Victoria Livengood, mezzo-soprano
Paulo Szot, baritone
January 12-14, 2006
Fabio Mechetti, conductor
Jose Feghali, piano
January 26-28, 2006
Fabio Mechetti, conductor
Les Roettges, flute
Kayo Ishimaru, harp
March 2-4, 2006
Fabio Mechetti, conductor
Emanuel Ax, piano
March 23-24, 2006
Michael Butterman, conductor
Alison Buchanan, soprano
Jacksonville Symphony Chorus
April 20-22, 2006
Fabio Mechetti, conductor
Alban Gerhardt, cello
May 4-6, 2006
Fabio Mechetti, conductor
Kyoko Takezawa, violin
Fridays & Saturdays at 8 p.m.
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September 23-24, 2005
Fabio Mechetti, conductor
Guest vocalists
"We aren't in Jacksonville anymore... we're on Broadway, baby! You'll be whisked away as we serenade you with your favorite show tunes, featuring songs from ..."
October 14-15, 2005
Michael Butterman, conductor
Cris Groenendaal, Kevin Gray & Craig Schulman, vocalists
"Will the real 'Phantom' please stand up? Actually, we have three! Enjoy three magnificent vocalists ... who have portrayed the legendary 'Phantom of the Opera' on Broadway, singing the hit numbers that made them the stars they've become, from shows like ..."
November 18, 19, 2005
Michael Krajewski, conductor
Daniel Rodriguez, vocalist
"Daniel Rodriguez, New York's famous singing policeman, is "America's beloved tenor." His heartfelt renditions of the Star Spangled Banner and God Bless America consoled the nation in the wake of September 11. He joins the JSO for songs of love, faith and country that will stir your soul."
Saturday, December 17, 2005, at 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 18, 2005, at 7:00 p.m.
Michael Krajewski, conductor
Jacksonville Symphony Chorus
Jacksonville Children's Chorus
Traditional yuletide classics, with chorus
January 20, 21, 2006
Michael Krajewski, conductor
Carol Welsman, vocalist
"Kick off your shoes, slip into something comfortable and let Jacoby Hall be your lounge as the lush sounds and sultry voice of Carol Welsman fill every corner. This Jazz-inspired singer has the charm to romance your socks off and the energy to bring you to your feet, with an evening of showy tunes, torchy ballads and exotic flair."
February 24-25, 2006
Michael Butterman, conductor
Mark Wood, violinist
"The dramatic and sensational Mark Wood brings his truly one-of-a-kind style and explosiveness to violin. He has trained under Lenny Bernstein and jammed with Lenny Kravitz, and his list of collaborators reads like a who's who in the music world, from Billy Joel to Celine Deon. Mark Wood is also lead violinist and string conductor with the platinum-selling Trans-Siberian Orchestra."
March 17-18, 2006
Marvin Hamlisch, conductor and pianist
"The one-man sensation, marvelous Marvin Hamlisch, returns to Jacoby Hall to tickle the ivories and your funny bone with his musical brilliance and razor sharp wit. With Marvin Hamlisch, you are guaranteed a blockbuster evening – a virtual anthology of his award winning hits from the Broadway stage to the big screen."
April 28-29, 2006
Michael Krajewski, conductor
Classical Mystery Tour (Beatles tribute band)
"No other band in music history rocked the world like "The Fab Four." Let Classical Mystery Tour and the JSO take you down Abbey Road and Penny Lane with studio sounds so faithfully recreated, even Sgt. Pepper would stand and salute. The high-energy show also harks back to the sounds that celebrate the '60s."
Fridays at 8 p.m.
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October 7, 2005
Fabio Mechetti, conductor
Fabio Zanon, guitar
Alcides Rodrigues, maracas
November 4, 2005
Michael Butterman, conductor
Vassily Primakov, piano
January 6, 2006
Fabio Mechetti, conductor
Philip Pan, violin
February 3, 2006
Fabio Mechetti, conductor
Gitta-Maria Sjöberg, soprano
March 10, 2005
Fabio Mechetti, conductor
Gerald Dolter, baritone
April 7, 2006
Fabio Mechetti, conductor
Adriana Zabala, mezzo-soprano
Timothy LeFebvre, baritone
Scott Watkins, piano
Fridays at 11 a.m.
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October 7, 2005
Fabio Mechetti, conductor
Fabio Zanon, guitar
Alcides Rodrigues, maracas
November 4, 2005
Michael Butterman, conductor
Vassily Primakov, piano
December 16, 2005
Michael Krajewski, conductor
Jacksonville Symphony Chorus
Jacksonville Children's Chorus
Traditional yuletide classics, with chorus
January 6, 2006
Fabio Mechetti, conductor
Philip Pan, violin
February 3, 2006
Fabio Mechetti, conductor
Gitta-Maria Sjöberg, soprano
February 24, 2006
Michael Butterman, conductor
Mark Wood, violinist
"The dramatic and sensational Mark Wood brings his truly one-of-a-kind style and explosiveness to violin. He has trained under Lenny Bernstein and jammed with Lenny Kravitz, and his list of collaborators reads like a who's who in the music world, from Billy Joel to Celine Deon. Mark Wood is also lead violinist and string conductor with the platinum-selling Trans-Siberian Orchestra."
March 17, 2006
Marvin Hamlisch, conductor and pianist
"The one-man sensation, marvelous Marvin Hamlisch, returns to Jacoby Hall to tickle the ivories and your funny bone with his musical brilliance and razor sharp wit. With Marvin Hamlisch, you are guaranteed a blockbuster evening – a virtual anthology of his award winning hits from the Broadway stage to the big screen."
April 7, 2006
Fabio Mechetti, conductor
Adriana Zabala, mezzo-soprano
Timothy LeFebvre, baritone
Scott Watkins, piano
May 4-6, 2006
Fabio Mechetti, conductor
Kyoko Takezawa, violin
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Wednesday, October 26, 2005
Dinner at 5:00 p.m., Concert at 6:30 p.m.
Michael Butterman, conductor
Fourth annual cookout on the river promenade of the Times-Union Center, followed by a concert featuring classical and popular favorites.
December 9-10, 2005, at 8:00 p.m.
December 10-11, 2005, at 3:00 p.m.
Michael Butterman, conductor
Moran theater
A fully-staged performance of
Tchaikovsky's timeless ballet.
Saturday, December 17, 2005, at 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 18, 2005, at 7:00 p.m.
Michael Krajewski, conductor
Jacksonville Symphony Chorus
Jacksonville Children's Chorus
Traditional yuletide classics, with chorus
Thursday, December 22, 2005, at 8 p.m.
Fabio Mechetti, conductor
Jacksonville Symphony Chorus, and guest soloists
February 4, 2006, at 8 p.m.
Fabio Mechetti, conductor
Gitta-Maria Sjöberg, soprano
Saturday, February 18, 2006, at 8 p.m.
Fabio Mechetti, conductor
Moran Theater
A fully-staged performance of one of
Puccini's most-beloved operas.