Maestro André Raphel and the Wheeling Symphony announce the orchestra’s 2012-2013 Season which will soar with memorable works, extraordinary soloists, pieces by today’s leading classical composers, and the timeless towering music of rock legends and the King of Pop. “The 12-13 Season focuses on works that speak to the soul, music that resonates with visceral [...]
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On Friday, May 17: A grand finale of large Russian works! Known for his elegant and exquisite technique, Stewart Goodyear gives his virtuosic performance of Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1. The season concludes with the dramatic intensity of Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 10 composed in the wake of Stalin’s death. André Raphel, conductor Stewart Goodyear, piano [...]
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The music of the King of Pops from the earliest Jackson 5 to his mega-selling solo years! Billie Jean. Thriller. Bad. Man in the Mirror. This concert features vocals by Gavin Hope, who has shared the stage with Shania Twain, Natalie Cole, James Brown and Aretha Franklin. André Raphel, conductor Gavin Hope, lead vocals
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The orchestra celebrates the 50th birthday year of Pulitzer-Prize winning composer Jennifer Higdon be performing her dynamic Concerto for Orchestra. American soprano Ilana Davidson brings a crystalline soprano, assured musicality and interpretive insight to Mozart’s Exsultate, jubilate. The Pines of Rome features off-stage trumpets and a large orchestra as a finale to this concert. André [...]
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A Valentine’s Day date with the music of Sting and the Police! Every Breath You Take. Fields of Gold. Roxanne. These are just a few of the many hits made popular by these British sensations. This concert features Neil Donell on lead vocals. Often referred to as “the most recorded voice” in Canada, Donell has [...]
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Martin Chalifour, Principal Concertmaster of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, performs the lyrical beauty of Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1 – a true showpiece for the master violinist! This concert begins with the rousing Tenfold by Higdon and ends with the fiery Bartok! André Raphel, conductor Martin Chalifour, violin Higdon: Tenfold Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 5 Bruch: [...]
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A consummate musician recognized for her grace, subtlety and vitality, Orli Shaham performs this jazz concerto that was featured in the movie classic An American in Paris. André Raphel, conductor Orli Shaham, piano Ravel: Alborada del Gracioso Gershwin: Piano Concerto in F – Ms. Shaham. Franck: Symphony in d minor Sponsored by McKinley & Associates [...]
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