Monterey Symphony Announces Ethereal Skies Concert: March 20-22, 2015

March 17, 2015 - PRLog -- Contact: Lindsey Little

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Monterey Symphony Announces Ethereal Skies Concert:

March 20-22, 2015

MONTEREY, CA (February 2015) Single tickets now on sale for the Monterey Symphony’s fourth concert of its 69^th Season, Ethereal Skies! The Monterey Symphony presents Icelandic violinist Judith Ingolfsson as she performs Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto in D Major. The Monterey Symphony takes inspiration from the Aurora Borealis in this concert that is epical in its presentation of exoticism, lost fortune and the serenity of the northern skies. The concert begins with Carl Maria von Weber’s Turkish-inspired Abu Hassan Overture. Based on a story from One Thousand and One Nights, this comic opera revels in the intrigue of the Caliph’s palace, unrequited love, and lost fortune. The northern lights return in the magnificent Symphony No. 5 in E-flat Major by Sibelius, celebrating the composer’s 50th birthday! Considered by many to be a master symphonist, Sibelius’ work begins with gentle serenity and builds to a dramatic climax.

The 69^th season of the Monterey Symphony continues into Spring 2015 with a brilliant range of classical performances sure to impress you! International guest artists will perform colorful works with the Monterey Symphony orchestra on the stages of Sherwood Hall in Salinas and Sunset Center in Carmel-by-the-Sea.  Celebrate this colorful season with the Monterey Symphony, along with the 10th Anniversary of Music Director and Conductor Max Bragado-Darman.

Concert IV: Ethereal Skies

·         March 20, 21, 22, 2015

·         Max Bragado-Darman, conductor

·         Judith Ingolfsson, violin

·         Carl Maria von Weber: Abu Hassan Overture

·         Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35

·         Jean Sibelius: Symphony No. 5 in E-flat Major, Op. 82

·         The Monterey Symphony is pleased to recognize its Partner for this concert –

Contact the Monterey Symphony Box Office at 831-646-8511 or email ticketing@montereysymphony.org to purchase tickets or for more information regarding discounted group, student and military rates.

The Facts:

·         Fridays at 7:30 p.m. ($20; all seats general admission) at Sherwood Hall, 940 N Main St, Salinas, CA 93906

·         Saturdays at 8 p.m. ($29-$79) and Sundays at 3 p.m. ($29-$79) at Sunset Center, San Carlos Street at 9^th Avenue, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921

·         Pre-Concert Lecture Series: All concerts will feature a free pre-concert lecture at the concert hall one hour prior to the performance. These lectures, provided by Dr. Todd Samra (http://www.montereysymphony.org/?attachment_id=3832), offer intriguing facts and historical context about the composers and the pieces to be performed, which greatly enhance the concert-going experience. To learn more about Dr. Samra, visit:  http://www.montereysymphony.org/?attachment_id=3832

·         To purchase tickets or a 3-concert season subscription, call 831-646-8511 or visit http://www.montereysymphony.org/current-season/ for season details.

Judith Ingolfsson/Biography

Since winning the 1998 Gold Medal of the prestigious International Violin Competition of Indianapolis, Judith Ingolfsson has established herself worldwide as an artist of uncompromising musical maturity, extraordinary technical command and charismatic performance style. A native of Iceland, Ms. Ingolfsson has been a guest soloist with many of the world’s leading orchestras including the Philadelphia Orchestra, Saint Louis Symphony, National Symphony (Washington, DC), Royal Chamber Orchestra of Tokyo and Budapest Philharmonic, with whom she also recorded the Tchaikovsky Violin concerto on the BPO Live Label. A regular guest on many of the great stages including Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, Konzerthaus Berlin and Tokyo Metropolitan Art Center, she was named “Debut Artist of the Year” by National Public Radio’s “Performance Today” in 1999. In 2001, her debut CD on Catalpa Classics was awarded the 2001 Chamber Music America/WQXR Record Award. A graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia and the Cleveland Institute of Music, her main teachers included Jascha Brodsky, David Cerone and Donald Weilerstein. Prior to her triumph at the Indianapolis Competition, Ms. Ingolfsson was also a prizewinner at the Concert Artists Guild Competition in New York City and the Paganini International Violin Competition in Genoa, Italy. She is currently Professor of Violin at the State University of Music and Performing Arts Stuttgart. She performs on a Lorenzo Guadagnini violin, crafted in 1750.

Judith Ingolfsson’s appearance with the Monterey Symphony is sponsored by Don and Paula Lindsay.

March Supper Club in conjunction with Ethereal Skies Concert:

·         Friday, March 20 at 5:00pm: Gino's Fine Italian Food, 1410 S Main St, Salinas, 93908

·         Saturday, March 21 at 5:30pm: La Dolce Vita, 5th Avenue between San Carlos & Dolores
Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921

·         Sunday, March 22 at 5:30pm: Anton & Michel, Carmel Plaza, Mission St, Carmel, CA 93921

·         Enjoy the best of harmony for your ears, and flavor for your palate, with the Monterey Symphony Supper Club! Enhance your enjoyment by participating in this program hosted by Gino’s in Salinas and La Dolce Vita and Anton & Michel in Carmel, including a delicious three-course meal complete with hand-selected wines from the labels of the renowned Hahn Family Wines. To learn more or to make reservations, go to http://www.montereysymphony.org/special-events.

·         The Monterey County Weekly is the official sponsor and media partner of the Monterey Symphony Supper Club this season! The Monterey Symphony is excited to announce this new partnership to all of the “foodies” and “music lovers” in Monterey County.

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Upcoming 2014/15 Season Concerts:

Don’t miss out on the entire season of the Monterey Symphony! The Spring 2015 repertoire continues to bloom in April with the fifth concert Majestic Realm with what is certain to be a spectacular performance by violist Roberto Díaz, President of the Curtis Institute of Music and former principal violist of the Philadelphia Orchestra. The season closes in May with a flamboyant, all orchestral grand finale, Invitation to Dance. Without question, The Colors of Music has something for everyone. For a full schedule of events, visit www.montereysymphony.org.