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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Website: www.bvso.org
SYMPHONY TO PRESENT BEETHOVEN’S ODE TO JOY
October 12, 2012 College Station, TX— Music Director Marcelo Bussiki has programmed a highly anticipated performance for the next concert of Brazos Valley Symphony’s 31st season. On
Sunday, November 4, 2012 in Rudder Auditorium, the classical subscription concert entitled
“Ode to Joy” will feature Beethoven’s famous Ninth Symphony. This work requires orchestra, chorus, and solo artists. The Brazos Valley Symphony, will join forces to present this masterpiece with the Brazos Valley Chorale and Texas A&M Century Singers, directed by Jess
Wade, as well as four guest artists, including local favorite and GRAMMY® Winner mezzosoprano, Sasha Cooke.
What: “Ode to Joy”
When: Sunday, November 4, 2012 at 5:00 PM
Where: Rudder Auditorium in College Station
Program:
Mozart – Eine kleine Nachtmusik (Serenade, K. 525, G major)
Beethoven – Symphony No. 9, Op. 125, D minor (Choral)
Brazos Valley Chorale
Texas A&M Century Singers
Jess Wade, Director
Cynthia Clayton, soprano
Sasha Cooke, mezzo-soprano
Chris Hoffman, tenor
Kelly Markgraf, baritone
Beethoven’s Ninth is the composer’s final complete symphony and considered by many to be among his greatest works, some even consider it to be one of the greatest pieces of music ever written. It is the first example of a major composer using voices in a symphony. The words sung in the final movement are based on a poem written by Friedrich Schiller entitled “Ode to Joy”— giving the concert its name. The overall tone of the work is one of happiness and promises to leave audiences feeling uplifted and joyful.
The Symphony’s Executive Director, Mary Koeninger, invites the community to attend, saying,
“This is a concert that you will not want to miss. The power and beauty of Beethoven’s Ninth
Symphony is incredible. In addition, the opportunity to hear the Brazos Valley’s own Sasha
Cooke is a wonderful treat. This will be her first performance in Bryan/College Station since she won the Grammy Award for Best Opera Recording last year. ”
In honor of Veteran’s Day in November, the Brazos Valley Symphony invites Veterans and their families to attend the “Ode to Joy” concert at a $10 discount for adults. Veterans may ask for this discount when ordering tickets by phone or in person at the box office. Also, any active military and their families are invited to attend this concert for free. A ticket is still required for active military and may be obtained from the MSC Box Office upon request. We are most grateful to all our Veterans and active Military for their service to our country.

Individual advance tickets ($34 for adults, $12 for students/children) for this concert are on sale now and can be purchased in person at the MSC Box Office, located in the Rudder Complex lobby, by phone (979) 845-1234, or online at http://boxoffice.tamu.edu
. Tickets will also be on sale at the door the night of the concert, although patrons are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance, as the ticket prices at the door will be higher. Please call the Brazos Valley Symphony
Office at (979) 696-6100 with any further questions or visit our website.
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About the Brazos Valley Symphony: The Brazos Valley Symphony is a non-profit performing arts organization with the mission to maintain a symphony of high artistic standards, and to promote the musical arts for cultural and education purposes in the Brazos Valley. For more information about the
Symphony's 2012-2013 Season, please visit the Brazos Valley Symphony Web site at www.bvso.org
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The Brazos Valley Symphony Society wishes to recognize and thank our programming sponsors, grant funding providers, and charitable trust contributors:
Astin/Winkler Charitable Trusts, Joe S. & Florence S. Ham Charitable Trust,
Waldon H. & Adele Orr Charitable Trust
Gilbert & Thyra Plass Arts Foundation and Gilbert & Thyra Plass Charitable Trust
This program made possible in part through Hotel Tax Revenue funded from the City of College Station through the Arts Council of Brazos Valley. This project is also supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts.
These In-Kind supporters provide valuable media sponsorship, thank you to: