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2008-2009 Season
OCTOBER 4, 2008 - 8 PM - FORBIDDEN BROADWAY 
“Ever-fresh and delicious!”
Broadway’s biggest shows, brightest stars, and notorious flops, all given the once-over by a dazzling cast of comic chameleons in full symphonic splendor. A wickedly funny love letter to 25 years of Broadway’s showstoppers and biggest stars, celebrating everything from The Lion King to Les Miz, Ethel Merman to Liza Minnelli. Wild costuming, hysterical lyrics, and powerful performances.
New York’s longest-running Off-Broadway hit comes to Bartlesville’s symphonic stage!
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November 22, 2008- 8 PM - AMERICAN FAVORITES
with JEFFREY BIEGEL, piano
A plate full of American favorites and rarities are served up with the help of brilliant American pianist Jeffrey Biegel. The delightful but rarely heard Piano Concerto of Leroy Anderson (Blue Tango, The Typewriter)—just recorded by Biegel, Leonard Slatkin and the BBC Orchestra—is paired with George Gershwin’s beloved jazz-infused classic. Other popular favorites for orchestra will round out this delightful feast.
“…Biegel is the consummate piano soloist..." "...playing with both passion and humor."
Program to include:
Leroy Anderson: Piano Concerto in C
George Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue
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January 17, 2009
- 8 PM - THE PHOTOCHOREOGRAPHY
OF JAMES WESTWATER 
The wedding of spectacular photography and soul-touching music. Stunningly projected above the orchestra on three huge screens, the images give symphonic favorites new life and meaning, while the orchestral accompaniment powerfully heightens the visual impact of Westwater’s astounding photography.
“Reflections of the Spirit,” transports us to the ancient Southwest, while “Yellowstone” explores the infinite variety and beauty of the wild.
“Spectacular and loving... touching and lyrical... a brilliant photographic display.”
Program to include:
Barber: Adagio for Strings
Vaughan Williams: Serenade to Music
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February 8, 2009 at 2 PM – KALEIDOSCOPE CONCERT
Always an annual highlight—now a part of our regular
season! An afternoon concert of orchestral adventure
and musical amazement! Maestro Green is our guide with
fun and informative narration, and the orchestra shares a
variety of music geared for all ages and levels of musical
sophistication.
Add in the winners of the BSO Young Artists
Competition, and you have the makings for 90 minutes of
inspiring delight! From children, families and symphony
veterans alike, this concert gets rave reviews every year.
Don’t miss it! (General seating)
SPECIAL ADDED EVENT!!
On Saturday February 7 at 12 noon, kids ages 6-12 can join us for the Symphony Kids Academy, presented by the Bartlesville Academy of Creative Arts. This 90-minute session will expose the kids to the inner workings of the orchestra, concert etiquitte, the music on the program and lots more. It will culminate with the chance to sit onstage with the orchestra while they rehearse for the following day's concert! Admission is free, but KIDS MUST HAVE THEIR TICKETS TO THE KALEIDOSCOPE CONCERT, so get those tickets now! Call 918-336-7717 for further information.
MARCH 7, 2009– 8 PM - AUGUSTIN HADELICH, violinist
“…an eloquent and unique voice among the new generation of violinists.”
The Gold Medal winner of the 2006 Indianapolis International Violin Competition, now embarking on a stellar recording and concert career. With Strad in hand, Augustin Hadelich is taking the world by storm! The survivor of a tragic fire that nearly took his life, this 25-year old virtuoso has overcome tremendous odds, already garnering acclaim around the world.
His performances of The Four Seasons “…absolutely blew everyone away….”
Program to include:
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons
and more!
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May 9, 2009 – 8 PM - A NIGHT IN VIENNA with
DIANE KETCHIE, soprano and pianist
RAYMOND SAAR, tenor
What a stunning way to end the season! Equally at home on the Broadway, concert or operatic stage, the glamorous husband and wife singing duo of Diane Ketchie and Raymond Saar recreate the elegance and beauty of Vienna—where the waltz is king and the unforgettable melodies of Strauss and Lehar reign supreme!
With Diane’s additional virtuosity as a oncert pianist, the program takes on even more delightful dimensions.
“…simply breathtaking…” “dynamic voices and dazzling dramatic talent.”
Program to include:
Voices of Spring; Yours is My Heart Alone; Merry Widow Waltz; Vienna, City of Dreams; The Blue Danube and more!
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