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Beethoven’s Ode to Joy

Saturday, October 22 · 8PM

• Sigfúsdóttir Oceans

• Beethoven Symphony No. 9

  • Amy Shoremount-Obra, soprano

  • Joan Peitscher, alto

  • Wesley Lawrence, tenor

  • Mark Steven Doss, baritone

  • Erie Philharmonic Chorus

    • Tom Brooks, director

As Beethoven’s crowning symphonic achievement, the Ninth Symphony looms large with its orchestral might, celestial beauty and spiritual grandeur. Through the introduction of voices into what was previously considered a purely instrumental art-form, Beethoven envisioned a glorious finale by setting Schiller’s Ode to Joy with a quartet of operatic soloists and a full chorus. Embracing themes of brotherhood and celebrating a benevolent Deity, Beethoven’s Ninth is also a paean to the glories of creation. It is in this spirit that we pair his grand work with a colorful and evocative work inspired by the Arctic Ocean by Maria Huld Sigfúsdóttir. With a deft touch and keen ear for sweeping soundscapes, Sigfúsdóttir’s music captivates with its shimmering effects and churning musical waves.

Cameron Carpenter

Saturday, November 12 · 8pm

• Diamond Symphony No. 4

• Poulenc Concerto for Organ, Timpani and Strings

  • Cameron Carpenter, organ

• Debussy La Mer

November’s concert is a study in color – the instruments of the Philharmonic combine to create vivid sound pictures, and the works on our program form a triptych of contrasting hues. American composer David Diamond’s Symphony No. 4 is a neo-Romantic essay with propulsive rhythms and bold interjections contrasted against delicately painted melodies. His style fuses European and American styles that combine to create a special voice from the twentieth century. We also welcome internationally renown organist Cameron Carpenter back home to northwest Pennsylvania to make his Erie Philharmonic debut in Francis Poulenc’s reverent and powerful Concerto for Organ, Timpani and Strings. With the installation of the Wurlitzer Theatre Organ, finally making its permanent home in the Warner Theatre, Carpenter will surely maximize the kaleidoscopic range of this sensational instrument. The concert culminates in a performance of Debussy’s artful tribute to the sea in La Mer. From dawn to noon on the sea, a play of the waves, and the dialogue of the wind and the sea, La Mer scintillatingly brings the sensations of the ocean to life in a brilliant poetic symphony.

The Planets

Saturday, January 28 · 8PM

• Golijov Sidereus

• Piazzolla Aconcagua: Concerto for Bandoneon and Orchestra

  • Hanzhi Wang, accordion

• Holst The Planets

  • Women from the Erie Philharmonic Chorus

In composer Osvaldo Golijov’s world, the beauty of the night sky finds a musical home in the evocative sounds and stylings of Nuevo Tango. With its throbbing rhythms and fascinating color combinations, Sidereus is a work of the twenty-first century that brings a popular style in complete celestial harmony with the modern orchestra. We welcome Hanzhi Wang as she makes her Philharmonic debut with the music of Golijov’s musical hero, the legendary Astor Piazzolla. A rare opportunity to hear the accordion as a solo instrument with the orchestra, Piazzolla’s Aconcagua Concerto sizzles with the infectious rhythms of the tango, coupled with the instrument’s beautiful singing qualities. We finish with Gustav Holst’s famous orchestral tribute to the heavens: The Planets. Each movement of the work is a tone poem inspired by the personalities of the gods after which each planet is named. In music that has deeply influenced sci-fi composers like John Williams, The Planets stands as an epic journey through our solar system that is as fascinating as it is awe-inspiring.

Midori

Saturday, March 25 · 8PM

• Strauss Emperor Waltzes

• Schumann Violin Concerto

  • Midori, violin

• Brahms Symphony No. 3

Featuring a special performance from the Erie Junior Philharmonic’s Symphony Orchestra!

In our March concert, we begin with the charm and opulence of old Vienna – the Vienna of lavish balls and the height of a dance craze that swept through Europe with a force that is still felt today. Strauss’s Emperor Waltzes teem with invention and melodies that linger in the ear long after the glow of the party has faded away. We then welcome the incomparable Midori to make her Erie Philharmonic debut performing Schumann’s Violin Concerto. A work composed for Joseph Joachim, the same violinist who premiered Brahms’ great Violin Concerto, Schumann’s concerto was written as the composer was suffering from delusions that Schubert and Mendelssohn were dictating the notes to him. Joachim unfortunately recommended that the work be kept hidden, but gratefully this poetic masterpiece has finally come to light and entered the repertoire as a work filled with invention, humanity, and creativity. We round out this concert with Brahms’ Third Symphony, a work that fully-realizes the composer’s command of classical style coupled with sumptuous Romantic harmony. An opus that elegantly straddles matters of the head and heart, Brahms’ Third realizes a symphonic vision that music can plumb the very depths of our human spirit.

Mozart’s Requiem

Saturday, May 13 · 8PM

• Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1

  • Adam Golka, piano

• Mozart Requiem

  • Erie Philharmonic Chorus

  • Meghan Kasanders, soprano

  • Ashley Dixon, mezzo soprano

  • Travon Walker, tenor

  • Christopher Humbert, Jr., bass

In May we present one of the most-loved concertos ever written for the piano: Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1.  With dazzling virtuosity, finger power, and moments of touching introspection, this concerto demands everything of the soloist, and Adam Golka is up to the task.  Making his triumphant return to Erie after helping the Philharmonic choose its brand-new concert Steinway, Golka’s commanding presence at the keyboard has been celebrated throughout the musical world.  We conclude our season with a touching tribute to the people of the Ukraine, who have struggled now for over a year to maintain their freedom and regain the fragile peace they once knew.  There are few works as poignant as Mozart’s Requiem in service to extraordinary times.  Written near the end of his short life, the Requiem contains music that pleas for consolation in the face of human sorrow.  It is a work that is as grandiose and openly dramatic as it is touching and deeply personal.  Together with the members of the Erie Philharmonic Chorus and our guest soloists, we dedicate this performance to the people of Ukraine and to those everywhere struggling for peace.

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Rock n’ Radio with Sheena Easton

Saturday, October 1 · 8PM

Get ready to rock ‘n roll down memory lane with an evening of music straight from the radio, featuring the biggest pop songs of all time. Groove along to over eight decades of chart-topping hits from the greatest names in music history, including Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Carole King, Aretha Franklin, The Beatles, Elvis Presley, Whitney Houston, Lady Gaga, Elton John, Adele and more.

Featuring international pop superstar Sheena Easton (For Your Eyes Only and Morning Train), this concert is produced by Scott Coulter and the same team that brought you the SOLD OUT Music of the Knights performance. This concert will prove to be a smashing opening night for our 2022-23 Pops Season!

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert

Saturday, November 5 · 8PM & Sunday, November 6 · 3PM

In this second installment of the original Star Wars trilogy, we reunite with fan-favorites Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess Leia and Darth Vader as the plot thickens and the Rebels face retribution for their heroic destruction of the Empire’s Death Star. Legendary film composer John Williams’ colossal score provides the beating heart for all the action, from the explosive battle scenes, the burgeoningromance between Leia and Han, the mystical connection Luke forms with his new mentor, Yoda, and the tragic and surprising revelation that Vader makes to Luke in their culminating duel. This is an extraordinary way to experience a classic film. To hear the Erie Philharmonic perform the complete score in real time, coordinated with the action and dialogue is a sensory thrill ride.

These performances are sure to sell-out, and the best way to ensure you and your family are there is to subscribe today!

Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts. © All rights reserved.

Come Home for the Holidays: A Soulful Christmas

Saturday, December 3 · 3PM & 8PM

Our annual Holiday Pops concerts are a seasonal tradition adored by families and friends who love to make great music a part of their December celebration. Straight from the national tour of Broadway’s smash hit Hamilton, vocalist Blaine Krauss will be one of our featured guests, along with the incredible Shaleah Adkisson. This fabulous duo will present some of the most beloved tunes from the season with the full splendor of the Erie Philharmonic and the Philharmonic Chorus. We will also feature the voices of the growing Junior Chorus and Youth Chorale, and we certainly expect a visit from a certain jolly gentleman in a red suit!

Toy Story in Concert

Saturday, February 18 · 8PM & Sunday, February 19 · 3PM

Disney’s Pixar films are now legends in the cinema. Loved by audiences of all ages, these films bring touching and fun-filled stories to life through expertly rendered digital animation that sets the standard in today’s film-making. With a whiz-bang score by Randy Newman, 1995’s Toy Story delights with its vivid characters and imaginative situational humor. You will see the film in a huge digital print with all the original dialogue and sound effects. The score will be played live, in real-time, synchronized with the action by your own Erie Philharmonic. This is another sure-fire sell-out, so grab your tickets today!

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Cirque at the Symphony with Troupe Vertigo

Saturday, April 15 · 3PM & 8PM

We conclude our 2022-23 Pops season with Troupe Vertigo, a group of expert circus performers who have collaborated with numerous national and international symphonies. Troupe Vertigo will bring a custom, ensemble-based show where the high caliber cirque acts are woven together seamlessly with each unique musical selection. This will be an evening of stunning physical feats choreographed into works of art. Imagine strongmen, aerialists, tightrope walkers and acrobats all performing on the Warner Stage directly in front of the Philharmonic in a night destined to astound and amaze audiences of all ages.

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