The 2009-10 Masterworks Series Concerts, “Musical Destinations,” have been announced the Albany Symphony Orchestra.    Conversations with the conductor begin at 6:30 p.m. from the Municipal Auditorium stage.

Here is the schedule:

September 26, 2009

‘‘Romantic Russia’’

Ran Dank, pianist

Albany Municipal Auditorium

200 North Jackson Street

Albany, Georgia 31701

7:30 pm

GLINKA: Overture from Russlan & Ludmilla

RACHMANINNOV: Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18

TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 5 in E minor, Op. 65

November 7, 2009

‘‘Colorful Latin America’’

Manfredo Schmiedt, guest conductor

Albany Municipal Auditorium

200 North Jackson Street

Albany, Georgia 31701

7:30 pm

GOMES: Sinfonia “Il Guarany”

VILLA-LOBOS: Bachianas Brasileiras No. 2

GINASTERA: Pampeana No. 3, Op. 24

BERNSTEIN: West Side Story selections

December 12, 2009

“Peppermint Pops”

Leroy Bynum, tenor

Albany Chorale

Albany Municipal Auditorium

200 North Jackson Street

Albany, Georgia 31701

2:30 pm matinee performance

7:30 pm evening performance

SAME Concert – NEW location

Traditional Holiday Favorites with the Albany Symphony

NEW Reserved Seating for Season Ticket Holders!!

February 20, 2010

‘‘Baroque Germany’’

ASO Principal Musicians

Albany Municipal Auditorium

200 North Jackson Street

Albany, Georgia 31701

7:30 pm

J. S. BACH: The 6 Brandenburg Concertos

March 11, 2010

“Beyond the Bog Road”

Eileen Ivers Celtic Band

Albany Municipal Auditorium

200 North Jackson Street

Albany, Georgia 31701

7:30 pm

An Irish-American experience through music, dance, & film performed by an All-Star Ensemble of Irish and Old Time musicians, singers, & dancers.

Included in Season Ticket package!!

April 17, 2010

‘‘Classical Vienna’’

Rodin/Kim/Cheong Trio

Albany Municipal Auditorium

200 North Jackson Street

Albany, Georgia 31701

7:30 pm

SCHUBERT: Overture in D major “In the Italian Style”

BEETHOVEN: Triple Concerto in C major for Piano, Violin & ‘Cello

HAYDN: Symphony No. 90 in C major

Albany Symphony Orchestra

P.O. Box 70065

Albany, GA 31708

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