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 THE DUKE ELLINGTON ORCHESTRA
FRI OCT 1 | SAT OCT 2, 2010
Belk Theater
Albert-George Schram, conducting
Two orchestras join forces as the Charlotte Symphony and the 16-piece Duke Ellington Orchestra combine to open the Pops. Virtually
unequaled in jazz, “the Duke” authored over 2,000 songs and created the rich, dynamic arrangements that made standards of “Take The A
Train,” “Satin Doll,” and “It Don’t Mean A Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing).”
The Duke Ellington Orchestra, including original member Barrie Lee Hall, keeps the tradition alive performing hundreds of concerts annually to the delight of audiences around the world. |
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LEANN RIMES
FRI OCT 29, 2010
Belk Theater
Albert-George Schram, conducting
LeAnn Rimes scored her first national hit, “Blue,” in 1998 at the age of 13, and has grown to become one of country music’s most gifted
singers.
LeAnn has won two Grammy Awards, an American Music Award, and has sold over 37 million records. Along the way, she’s
topped the charts with such gems as “One Way Ticket,” “I Need You,” “Nothing ‘Bout Love Makes Sense,” “Can’t Fight The Moonlight,” and “How Do I Live.” Don’t miss LeAnn Rimes in her Charlotte Symphony debut!
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MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS
FRI DEC 3 | SAT DEC 4, 2010
Belk Theater
Albert-George Schram, conducting
Rave reviews followed Albert-George Schram’s debut last year conducting the Magic of Christmas, and he has even more holiday cheer
and great music in store for this season!
Don’t miss this holiday tradition as George returns to the podium to lead the Symphony, the
Oratorio Singers, and an array of spectacular guests in this festive and joyous holiday concert. |
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FASCINATIN’ RHYTHM
FRI JAN 21 | SAT JAN 22, 2011
Belk Theater
Christopher Warren-Green, conducting
The Symphony’s new Music Director Christopher Warren-Green leads the orchestra in an all Gershwin program that includes the greatest
hits from one of America’s most famous composers. |
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THE FOUR TOPS
FRI MAR 18 | SAT MAR 19, 2011
Ovens Auditorium
Albert-George Schram, conducting
Rock & Roll Hall of Famers The Four Tops return to Charlotte with their infectious vocal blend and powerful harmonies.
This legendary
Motown group has scored dozens of Top Ten hits since the mid-60s including “Baby I Need Your Loving,” “Reach Out, I’ll Be There,” “Standing In The Shadows Of Love,” “Bernadette,” “I Can’t Help Myself,” and “When She Was My Girl.” |
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RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN AT THE MOVIES
FRI APR 8 | SAT APR 9, 2011
Belk Theater
Constantine Kitsopoulos, conducting
This inspired production combines stunning re-mastered footage from the great movie musicals of Rodgers & Hammerstein together with
original vocals and a live soundtrack performed by the Charlotte Symphony.
Feel the excitement of film favorites such as Oklahoma!, The
King and I, South Pacific, Carousel and The Sound of Music along with songs like “Shall We Dance,” “If I Loved You,” “Some Enchanted
Evening,” and many more.
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THAT’S AMORE!
FRI APR 29 | SAT APR 30, 2011
Belk Theater
Albert-George Schram, conducting
featuring Deana Martin and Frank Portone, vocals
This dynamic concert is a celebration of all things Italian with a special tribute to Luciano Pavarotti, featuring the Symphony’s own Frank
Portone (principal horn) as vocalist.
And for the first time, we are proud to present Deana Martin with the CSO, adding a sparkle to songs
made famous by her father Dean Martin. This magnificent program includes an array of Italian favorites! |
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BUGS BUNNY AT THE SYMPHONY
THU MAY 19 | FRI MAY 20, 2011
Belk Theater
George Daugherty, conducting
A sequel to the popular Bugs Bunny on Broadway, Bugs Bunny at the Symphony features a new fusion of on-screen Looney Tunes and live symphony orchestra accompaniment, adding an enlarged “cast” of Warner Bros.’ animated characters and cartoons, along with favorites like Tom & Jerry, The Flintstones, and Scooby-Doo, to this celebrated melding of classical music and classic animation.
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CHRIS BOTTI
SAT MAY 21, 2011
Belk Theater
Albert-George Schram, conducting
Since the release of his 2004 critically-acclaimed recording When I Fall In Love and his numerous appearances on PBS, Chris Botti has
become America’s top-selling jazz instrumental artist.
His phenomenal success bridges jazz and pops audiences, and his CDs have topped
the jazz charts on four occasions earning multiple Gold, Platinum and Grammy Awards along the way. |
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