Artosphere / Artosphere Festival Orchestra
Under music director Corrado Rovaris, the
Artosphere Festival Orchestra features 80 world-class musicians from around the country coming together for 10 days of intense rehearsal, performance and community outreach. The orchestra performs major orchestral works at Artosphere, and host the finalists of the Fulbright Piano Concerto Competition.
Works performed during Artosphere 2011:
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 Artosphere Festival Orchestra
American Soundscapes
Corrado Rovaris, Music Director
Daniel Schnyder, Soprano Saxophone
Aaron Copland: Rodeo
Daniel Schnyder: Songbook
Antonin Dvorak: Symphony n.9 From the New World
Take a journey through the rich tapestry of musical expression that is America. This refreshing program will reflect composers’ efforts to capture the "American Spirit" in our stunning natural landscapes.
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 Artosphere Festival Orchestra
Italian Soundscapes
Music Director, Corrado Rovaris
Benedetto Lupo, Piano
Giuseppe Verdi: I Vespri Siciliani Overture
Sergey Rachmaninoff: Rhapsody on a theme of Paganini
Nino Rota: Ballet Suite from La Strada
Gioacchino Rossini: William Tell Overture
The second concert of the Artosphere Festival Orchestra will transport audiences to the lush landscapes of Italy. Featuring Van Cliburn International Piano Competition Bronze Medalist Benedetto Lupo.
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Fulbright Concerto Competition Finals with David Hayes conducting the Artosphere Festival Orchestra
After two days of intense solo competition, three finalists will perform with the Artosphere Festival Orchestra, under the baton of Guest Conductor David Hayes. A distinguished jury will award cash prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, and an audience choice award will be selected by the live audience.
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The Music Director's appearance is generously supported by
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Artosphere Orchestra Musicians
accomodations provided by
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