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Plano Symphony OrchestraHector Guzman, Music Director

Season Highlights

Hector Guzman

Liszt: Piano Concertos No. 1 & 2 Opening NightGershwin: Highlights from “Porgy and Bess”The Music of Abba: Arrival from SwedenOrff: “Carmina Burana”The Texas TenorsSibelius: “Finlandia”

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The Virtuoso PianoOpening Night!

H ector Guzman and your Plano Symphony Orchestra open the 2011 – 2012 season with

“TheVirtuosoPiano”-acelebrationofFranzLiszt’s200th birthday. Opening Night features the Plano Symphony Orchestra tradition of two major pianoconcertosononeevening.Liszt’svirtuosoPianoConcerto No. 1 and Piano Concerto No. 2 will be performed by Norman Krieger. This exceptional pianist began his training in Los Angeles and became a full scholarship student of Adele Marcus at the Juilliard School at the age of 15. He studied with the famed AlfredBrendelinLondon,andwasawardedanartist’sdiploma from the New England Conservatory. Mr. Krieger is one of the most acclaimed pianists of his generation. He regularly appears with the major orchestras of the world, including the New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Pittsburgh orchestras. The performanceopensandcloseswithtwoofLiszt’smostappealing,electrifying and famous works – the Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 and Mephisto Waltz.

Hector Guzman, ConductorNorman Krieger, PianoLiszt: Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2Liszt:PianoConcertoNo.1inE-flatMajorLiszt: Piano Concerto No. 2 in A-MajorLiszt: Mephisto Waltz

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concert 1 Saturday, September 24, 2011Eisemann Center – 8:15 PM

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Sweden’s biggest musical export ever, ABBA has sold over370 million records. They have toured in over 35 countries

and performed on both radio and television. The movie “Mamma Mia” with Meryl Streep proved to be a world-wide hit sensation. ABBAremainsintheglorifiedgreatestpopulargroupcategoryonlycompared to the likes of The Beatles. The passion, energy and sheer happinessoftheirfantasticmusicisreflectedinsuchhitsas“MoneyMoney,” “Take a Chance,” “Mamma Mia,”and “Dancing Queen.”

Arrival from Sweden is considered to be the world’s greatestABBA show with the tour including original ABBA musicians.

“The Music of ABBA: Arrival from Sweden” is the only group to have exclusive rights to copy ABBA’s original outfits and have exclusivepermission and trademark by Universal for their production name. Enjoy the fun.

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abba:The Music of Arrival from Sweden

“MONEY MONEY”, “TAKE A CHANCE”, “MAMMA MIA”, &

“DANCING QUEEN”

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Holidaysconcert 3 Saturday, November 19, 2011

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Sunday, December 18, 2011St. Andrew United Methodist Church

4:00 & 7:30 PM

T he 2011 – 2012 “Home for the Holidays” features William Park,

famed in part for his considerable number of performances in “Phantom of the Opera” on Broadway. Park joins Hector Guzman and your Plano Symphony Orchestra along with additional special guests performing your favorite carols, large orchestral arrangements of beloved holiday music, the popular sing-along and the addition ofthemagnificentpipeorganatSt.Andrew United Methodist Church. Please indicate your performance time when ordering.

Hector Guzman, ConductorWilliam R. Park, VocalsPlano Civic Chorus, Ralph Stannard, DirectorYounger Generation Chorus

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Hector Guzman, ConductorAngela Turner Wilson, SopranoSan-ky Kim, TenorOziel Garza-Ornelas, BaritonePlano Civic Chorus, Ralph Stannard, DirectorYounger Generation Chorus

Schubert: Symphony No. 5Orff: Carmina Burana

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havebecomeaspopularasOrff’s“CarminaBurana” - a collection of sacred and profane songs. Scored for large orchestra, chorus and three soloists, your Plano Symphony is joined by nearly 200 voices of the Plano Civic Chorus, Ralph Stannard, Director,

and the Younger Generation Chorus. The driving

rhythms and sheer power of “Carmina Burana” have made the work immensely attractive as dance music and music for the cinema and for commercials. Audiences continue to follow performances of this compelling score with enthusiastic standing ovations. The performance begins with Schubert’ssublimeSymphonyNo.5.

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concert 5Saturday, January 21, 2012Eisemann Center - 8:15 PM

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Hector Guzman, ConductorCirque de la Symphonie

F ew performances have proved more mesmerizing than Cirque de la Symphonie. The amazing acrobats, dancers, contortionists,

aerialists and strong men have been acclaimed world-wide with their gravity and balance defying artistry set to beloved orchestra music. The ensemble has performed with virtually every American orchestra always with public demand for a return engagement. Following a brief appearance as part of a concert with your Plano Symphony Orchestra two seasons ago, Cirque de la Symphonie offers a full evening of magic and awe with Hector Guzman and the Plano Symphony in a new program, including the world acclaimed and award winning “Strong Men.” Your Orchestra joins the Cirque de la Symphonie performers in favorite works, including:

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Ravel: “Bolero.”Bizet: Les Toreadors from “Carmen”Saint-Saens: Bacchanale from “Samson and Delilah”Tchaikovsky: Dance of the Swans from “Swan Lake”John Williams: Across the Stars from “Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones”

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Porgy & Bessconcert 7Saturday, March 24, 2012

Eisemann Center - 8:15 PMHector Guzman, Conductor

Pamela Dillard, SopranoDonnie Ray Albert, BaritoneWinners of the Collin County

Young Artist Competition

Gershwin: Overture to “Fancy Free”Gershwin: Excerpts from “Porgy and Bess”

The Young Artist Concerto Performances

W hen it was completed in July, 1935, the 700 pages of “Porgy and Bess” represented Gershwin’s most ambitious creation

andhisfavoritecomposition.AccordingtoDavidEwen,Gershwin’sfirstbiographer,Gershwin“neverquiteceasedtowonder at the miracle that he had been its composer. He never stopped loving each and every bar, never wavered in the conviction that he had produced a work of art.” Plano favorite Donnie Ray Albert joins Hector Guzman and soprano Pamela Dillard in excerpts from Catfish Row – thesetting for Gershwin’s beloved“Porgy and Bess.” The subscription performance also features the winners of the Collin County Young Artist Competition, which has now become one of the highlights of the season according to feedback from many Plano Symphony Orchestra patrons. The concerto performances by these young artists have proved to be nothing short of astounding.

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concert 6 Saturday, February 18, 2012 Eisemann Center – 8:15 PM

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The Texas Tenors

The Texas Tenors became the “#1 Vocal Group in the history of

America’sGotTalent”withover100million people watching the world over. In the past year, The Texas Tenors have performed over 150 concerts with such organizations as the Van Cliburn Foundation, The Royal Theatre of Scotland, the MGM Grand Foxwoods, the Houston Symphony and countless others. John Hagen has performed in a numberofoperaticandBroadwayroles,includingAlfredoinVerdi’s“La Traviata,” “Otello,” and Billy Bigelow in “Carousel.” Hagen isalsoaMetropolitanOperaAuditionregionalfinalist. JCFisher

has sung Rodolfo in “La Boheme,” Tamino in “The Magic Flute” and Ernesto in “Don Pasquale.” Marcus Collins has appeared in over 100 network television episodes, 25 films, and performed in New YorkCity in “Hairspray,” “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” and in “Forever Plaid.” Be it the thrilling high notes of grand opera

such as “Nessun Dorma” or the fun of great voices in popular favorites such as “Shenandoah” and “Ave Maria,” The Texas Tenors with Hector Guzman and your Plano Symphony Orchestra are not to be missed.

Hector Guzman, ConductorMarcus Collins, TenorJC Fisher, TenorJohn Hagen, Tenor

Concert Highlights:O Sole MioDanny Boy

Nessun DormaYou’ll Never Walk Alone

La Donna E’ Mobile

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George & ira Gershwin

porgy & bess

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concert 8Saturday, April 21, 2012St. Andrew United Methodist Church8:15 PM

finlandia

Hector Guzman, ConductorMariusz Patyra, Violin

Dvorak: Carnival OvertureSaint-Saens: Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso for Violin and OrchestraRavel: Tzigane for Violin and OrchestraMassenet: Meditation from “Thais” for Violin and OrchestraSarasate: Gypsy Airs for Violin and OrchestraSibelius: FinlandiaTchaikovsky: Capriccio Italiane

One of the most popular pieces in the repertory, “Finlandia,” is a symphonic poem by Finnish composer Jean Sibelius. Much

of the work is rousing music evoking national pride of the Finnish people. But near the end, a calm comes over the music and the serenely melodic Finlandia Hymn is heard. The closing performance of the season showcases Mariusz Patyra, the phenomenal Polish violinist and winner of the Nicolo Paganini International Violin Competition that wowed audiences at his Plano Symphony debut withPaganini’sViolinConcertoNo.1.Patyrawillbeheardinfourshow-stopping works for violin and orchestra. Dvorak’s energeticoverturebeginsthegrandfinaleforthe2011–2012season.

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Hector Guzman, ConductorAngela Turner Wilson, SopranoSan-ky Kim, TenorOziel Garza-Ornelas, BaritonePlano Civic Chorus, Ralph Stannard, DirectorYounger Generation Chorus

Hector Guzman, ConductorWilliam R. Park, Vocals Plano Civic Chorus,Ralph Stannard, DirectorYounger Generation Chorus

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Hector Guzman, ConductorPamela Dillard, SopranoDonnie Ray Albert, BaritoneYoung Artist Winners

Saint-Saens: Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso Sarasate: Gypsy Airs for Violin and OrchestraSibelius: FinlandiaTchaikovsky: Capriccio Italianeand more!

Gershwin: Overture to “Fancy Free”Gershwin: Excerpts from “Porgy and Bess”The Young Artist Concerto Performances

Musical selection includes: Bizet, Saint-Saens, John Williams, Tchaikovsky, Ravel, and more!

Liszt: Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-flat MajorLiszt: Piano Concerto No. 2 in A-MajorLiszt: Mephisto Waltz

Schubert: Symphony No. 5Orff: Carmina Burana

All of your holiday favorites, including special guests and the ever-popular sing-along!

The Music of ABBA:Arrival from Sweden

8:15 PM Eisemann Center

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The Texas Tenors

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Arrival From Sweden Musical highlights include: “Money Money,” “Take a Chance,” “Mamma Mia” & “Dancing Queen”

Hector Guzman, ConductorMarcus Collins, TenorJC Fisher, TenorJohn Hagen, Tenor

Concert Highlights:O Sole MioNessun DormaYou’ll Never Walk AloneLa Donna E’ Mobile

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Join Hector Guzman, your Plano Symphony Orchestra, and the Men of Note for a rousing Patriotic Pops. Enjoy your Plano

Symphony in the cool comfort of the Eisemann Center as we honor our country and the people dedicated to preserving our freedom. Subscribers enjoy this performance at a discount when purchased with a subscription.

Patriotic PoPsHector Guzman, ConductorPlano Symphony Patriotic ChorusPlano’sMenofNoteChorus

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Luxury Loge ........................................$33Luxury Floor .......................................$28Orchestra Center ...............................$25Orchestra .............................................$18Orchestra Terrace ..............................$15

Front Orchestra .................................$13Front Orchestra Side .......................... $8Center Front Mezzanine ................$13Front Mezzanine ...............................$12Mezzanine ............................................. $8

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Spooky SymphonyFamily Series opener

JoinyourPlanoSymphonyOrchestraforthisfun-filled,interactiveconcert designed especially for children ages 3-12 and their

families! Enjoy popular melodies from Halloween and children’smovies. Come early to enjoy the wildly popular Instrument Petting Zoo,theconductor’sstation,coloringpages,andwearyourfavoritecostume! Your children or grandchildren are sure to love this high-energy, creative introduction to a real live symphony! Spooky tickets $8 - $18!

FAMILY SERIES DATES AT THE COURTYARD THEATREJANUARY 29, 2012FEBRUARY 5, 2012

FEBRUARY 26, 2012MARCH 4, 2012

Monday, July 4, 2011Eisemann Center - 3:00pm

Sunday, October 30, 2011Eisemann Center - 3:00pm

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