Wheeling Symphony Season Calendar, 2012-2013
- Sept. 28: Music of The Eagles!
Your Wheeling Symphony Orchestra soars on wings of The Eagles. Vocalist Michael Shotton, whose incredible vocal range wowed our audience with the music of Led Zeppelin in 2010-2011, returns to Take It to the Limit, performing The Eagles’ top hits wit...
- Ravel, Franck, & Orli Shaham Playing Gershwin
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 Gracio...
- Brass Fanfares, Folk Music And
Martin Chalifour Performing BruchMartin 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 wit...
- The Music Of Sting And The Police!
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...
- Rossini, Higdon, Respighi & Ilana Davidson singing Mozart
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 i...
- April 26: The Music of Michael Jackson
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 Bro...
- All-Russian Program with Stewart Goodyear
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 Shost...
