Events – Page 14 – Bruce Anthony Kiesling

Mendelssohn, Mozart, and More

Mendelssohn, Mozart, and More Mar 25, 2017 Three artists whose lives were cut short too soon. We open with Russell Peck’s fun work for string orchestra, “Signs of Life” influenced from everything from Mozart to the Beatles. We then hear music from perhaps the most unappreciated genius in music history, Felix Mendelssohn, in his popular violin concerto. Our soloist is a special, young dynamo who is currently taking the music world by storm. Our concert closes with the grand-daddy of them all, Mozart himself, in his dark and brooding Symphony No. 40. …

Intrepid Travelers

Intrepid Travelers Nov 20, 2016 For this program, we explore the music of traveling musicians. Kodaly was a musicologist through and through traveling throughout Europe and documenting folk songs that had, in many cases, never been written down. Rachmaninoff toured the world as a performer and conductor, making appearances all over the United States–even in some surprisingly small communities. Our program closes with perhaps the great journeyman work, Dvorak’s New World Symphony. Teaching in New York City, Dvorak began to explore the various types of music that were shaping the American identity …

Covert Confidential

Covert Confidential Feb 3, 2017 For this pops program, we showcase music from some of today’s (and yesterday’s) most popular and exciting composers. The music of John Williams takes center stage, joined by other Rock Star composers and Hollywood heavy-weights. Sure to sell out, get your tickets early for this one!

Shostakovich in Santa Cruz

Shostakovich in Santa Cruz May 5, 2017 We get serious in Santa Cruz. Closing the orchestra season is Shostakovich’s masterful, the Symphony No. 5.

Spring Arrives in Santa Cruz

Spring Arrives in Santa Cruz Mar 3, 2017 In March, we get a trip through great Russian Tone Poems, with music of Mussorgsky and Tchaikovsky. We’ll also be showcasing two of this year’s concerto competition in music of Strauss and Vieuxtemps.

Dvorak in Santa Cruz

Dvorak in Santa Cruz Nov 4, 2016 Our fall concert in Santa Cruz features one of our concerto competition winners along with the late great Dvorak and his cello showcasing 8th symphony. All the cellos will be warmed up to share the great music for this concert.

Russian Romance w/ the Owensboro Symphony

Russian Romance w/ the Owensboro Symphony Feb 18, 2017 The great Russian music of the 19th and 20th centuries is unsurpassed in its unbridled passion, melodic splendor, and kaleidoscopic color. In this Valentine Week concert, conductor finalist Bruce Kiesling , Pianist Andrew Tyson and the Symphony offer up some of the most exciting Russian orchestral masterpieces performed by the world’s finest orchestras and guest artists. The program includes Rachmaninoff’s glittering piano favorite Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet and Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade. Hailed by the BBC as “a real …

Holiday Pops Dec 10, 2016 Don’t be a Scrooge! Our revamped Holiday concert is now a six-year tradition. Six years of showcasing the best and brightest of Tulare County’s talent of all ages. Featuring new music and nearly 300 performers, these popular concerts are sure to put you in the brightest of spirits for the holiday season.

Pops in the Park

Pops in the Park Sep 10, 2016 Our annual “Pops in the Park” has been a tradition for more than two decades, and last year’s concert in Tulare had a record number of attendees. This is your chance to join friends and family for an informal dinner/picnic dinner under the stars and hear the great music of the TCSO. Pops, Movie Music, Americana, and some of your favorite local entertains join the TCSO for the fun.

Great Movies/Great Music: Oscar Winners

Great Movies/Great Music: Oscar Winners Mar 11, 2017 For this year’s “Great Movies/Great Music” series, we’re doing a salute to oscar winning songs and original scores. Not only will we feature many of your favorite, award-winning movie soundtrack themes, but we welcome back Hope Garcia to share some of the best-loved songs that went on to win the Academy Award as well.