Inspiration
This season marks the diamond anniversary of the Manitowoc Symphony Orchestra. In honor of this milestone, the orchestra is recapping some of the musical gems of the 60-year history of distinguished music-making for the Lakeshore community. Discover how classical music can inspire your passion and imagination as you revisit the familiar or delight in encountering the new.
Please note the special time for the Halloween Spooktacular performance!
Halloween Spooktacular!
Sat | Oct 30, 2010 | 7 p.m. | Capitol Civic Centre
The first-ever Halloween concert combines the most spine-tingling and macabre moments of the classical repertoire with the finest in fright from Broadway and the movies.
Moussorgsky: Night on Bald Mountain
Gounod: Funeral March of a Marionette
Bach: Toccata and Fugue in D minor
And other scary selections from Phantom of the Opera, Wicked, and Harry Potter
Glory to God in the Highest
Sun | Dec 12, 2010 | 3 p.m. | St. Peter the Fisherman Roman Catholic Church
Four phenomenal vocal soloists join the local chorus and members of the orchestra for the Christmas portions of this holiday perennial. This festive yet reverent matinee is the perfect inspirational antidote to your holiday rush.
R. Benjamin Dobey | baritone
Benjamin Horvat | tenor
Jennifer Kasten | soprano
Karen Quicker | mezzo soprano
Handel: Messiah Part the First
Seasonal selections from Baroque and Classical masters
Spirit of the North
Sat | Feb 12, 2011 | 7:30 p.m. | Capitol Civic Centre
Sibelius' music combines the pristine beauty of a Norwegian glacier with the fiery passion of an Icelandic volcano. Add the beautiful melodies of one of the world's most popular concertos and you have the perfect recipe to warm the hearts of you and your Valentine.
Sibelius: Finlandia
Sibelius: Symphony #2 in D Major
Grieg: Piano Concerto in A minor
Inspired by the Masters
Sat | April 2, 2011 | 7:30 p.m. | Capitol Civic Centre
An internationally acclaimed soloist and Beethoven's symphonic portrait of heroism make for an exhilarating close to the season. Also: Battle for the Baton winner revealed.
Schubert: Overture in Italian Style
Hummel: Trumpet Concerto
Beethoven: Symphony #3 in E flat Major (Eroica)