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FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA
Enjoy one of the finest orchestras in the Midwest, under the direction of world-class guest conductors Michael Stern, Roberto Abbado, and David Robertson. |
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Program Completed
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Concert I
Michael Stern, Conductor
Thursday June 28, 8:00 pm Musical Arts Center
Stravinsky: Four Norwegian Moods
Bartók: Suite from the Miraculous Mandarin
Rachmaninoff: Symphony No. 3 in A Minor
Recognized as one of the most dynamic American conductors of his generation, Michael Stern is music director of the Kansas City Symphony and is the founding music director of the IRIS Chamber Orchestra. He returns to the IU Summer Music Festival for this concert. |
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Concert II
Roberto Abbado, Conductor
Thursday July 19, 8 pm Musical Arts Center
Mahler: Symphony No. 4 in G Major
Liszt: Les Préludes
Relish the return of the talented Roberto Abbado, a highly acclaimed international conductor who works regularly with many of the world's leading musicians. His artistry is known for its dramatic, instinctive lyricism and evocative command of varied composers and styles.
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Concert III
David Robertson, Conductor
Thursday August 2, 8:00 pm Musical Arts Center
Mahler: Symphony No. 5 in C-Sharp Minor
David Robertson’s consummate musicianship, fresh stylistic instincts, and extensive mastery of orchestral, as well as operatic, repertoire have made him one of the most important conductors of today. Currently the music director of the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra and the principal guest conductor of London’s BBC Symphony Orchestra.
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Cliff Colnot, Conductor
Tuesday July 10, 8 pm Musical Arts Center - FREE
Liadov: Kikimora, Op. 63
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 6 in B Minor, Op. 74 "Pathétique"
Take advantage of this exceptional opportunity to hear Liadov’s Kikimora, Op. 63 and
Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6 in B Minor, Op. 74 “Pathétique,” conducted by Cliff Colnot, principal conductor of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra's contemporary MusicNOW series, resident conductor of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago, and principal conductor of the Contemporary Chamber Players. |
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Program Completed
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USA International Harp Competition Finals
July 14, 7 p.m. Musical Arts Center
Founded in 1989 by renowned harpist and Jacobs Distinguished Professor Susann McDonald, the USA International Harp Competition is one of the largest and most prestigious music competitions in the world. Thrill to the final hours of competition in this climactic concert! Works by Cüne and Pierné. |
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