Events

Kayoko Dan, conductor
Andrew Tyson, piano

EMMA LOU DIEMER – Homage to Tchaikovsky
SHOSTAKOVICH – Symphony No. 6
RACHMANINOFF – Piano Concerto No. 3

An homage to Russia, this season opener features works ranging from pure power to raw emotion. Melancholic and introspective, Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 6 combines haunting melodies and dramatic moments. The evening will also feature American composer, Emma Lou Diemer’s Homage to Tchaikovsky, and Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3, which is one of the greatest and most challenging piano concertos of its time.

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David Rahbee, conductor

HAYDN – Il Mondo Della Luna Overture
HAYDN – Symphony No. 83
HAYDN – Symphony No. 82 “The Bear”

The CSO takes on the works of the “Father of the Symphony” who revolutionized the string quartet, Franz Joseph Haydn.

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Bob Bernhardt, conductor
Marvin Laird, music director & conductor

The multi-Tony and multi-Drama Desk Award winning singer, actress, dancer and flat-out brilliant entertainer leads the way with her clever, musical, nostalgic, sexy and often-hilarious symphony show.

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About Sensory Friendly Concerts: Our sensory friendly concerts feature performances by our String or Wind Ensembles in a space that allows for movement, interaction, or easy listening.  Attendees are invited to sit close to the performers, but quiet rooms are provided for attendees who need a break from the stimulation. All performances and activities are free for children and adults, but pre-registration is appreciated. 

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The CSO will be rehearsing Haydn’s Cello Concerto No. 1 in C Major.

About Open Rehearsals: See the CSO dressed down and up close as it rehearses for an upcoming Barnett & Company Masterworks concert.  Attendees may have the opportunity to hear from composers, guest artists, and CSO musicians during rehearsal. The cost is only $8, and pre-registration is required. Register by submitting your RSVP using the form below. 

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Kayoko Dan, conductor
Thomas Landschoot, cello

GABRIELA LENA FRANK –  Three Latin American Dances
HAYDN – Cello Concerto No. 1 in C Major
BARTOK – The Miraculous Mandarin

According to some, The Miraculous Mandarin embodies the unconquerable power of human aspiration and tells one of classical music’s most sordid tales through dramatic strings, an iconic waltz, and expressive winds. The evening’s concert also includes Haydn’s Cello Concerto in C Major – a work known for showcasing the many facets of the cello.

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With Support from Women’s Philharmonic Advocacy

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Kayoko Dan, conductor
CSO Chorus, Darrin Hassevoort, director

RESPIGHI – Trittico Botticelliano
MICHAEL IPPOLITO – Smoke Rings
OLA GJIELO – Song of the Universal
BEETHOVEN – Symphony No. 2

Energetic, harmonious, and grand, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 2 will delight all audiences! This afternoon concert also features the CSO chorus in Gjielo’s musical interpretation of Walt Whitman’s upbeat and exuberant poem.

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About the CSOYO: The CSO Youth Orchestras program serves approximately 200 talented instrumental musicians in the Chattanooga area, ages 6-18. There are two full orchestras (Symphony and Philharmonic) and two string orchestras (Etude and Prelude) that include students from several counties in southeast Tennessee and northwest Georgia.

Gary Wilkes, Symphony conductor
Sandy Morris, Philharmonic conductor
Amy Shannon, Interim Prelude & Etude conductor

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Kayoko Dan, conductor
Lee University Singers, Brad Moffett, director

The CSO and Lee University Singers will return to Memorial Auditorium for this free, family-friendly Veteran’s Day tradition, featuring patriotic favorites such as God Bless America, Armed Forces Salute, and more.

A glimpse of the life and career of Hector Berlioz.

More about Bob’s Bootcamps: Bob’s Bootcamps are a series of informal classes led by Principal Pops Conductor Bob Bernhardt as he takes you on a behind the scenes look at the lives and works of musicians and composers. Buy individually or SUBSCRIBE for $120 for the series (save $20!). Lunch is included.

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About the CSOYO: The CSO Youth Orchestras program serves approximately 200 talented instrumental musicians in the Chattanooga area, ages 6-18. There are two full orchestras (Symphony and Philharmonic) and two string orchestras (Etude and Prelude) that include students from several counties in southeast Tennessee and northwest Georgia.

Gary Wilkes, Symphony conductor
Sandy Morris, Philharmonic conductor
Amy Shannon, Interim Prelude & Etude conductor

Kayoko Dan, conductor
Mela Dailey, soprano

DEBUSSY – Iberia
BERLIOZ –  Cleopatra
LILI BOULANGER –  D’un Matin du Printemps
RAVEL – Daphnis and Chloe Suite No. 2

The evening features Grammy award-winning vocalist Mela Dailey in Berlioz’s Cleopatra – an intense and dramatic work that depicts the infamous and tragic end that befell one of Egypt’s most notorious and alluring queens.

Guest Artist Sponsored by Peace Communications
With Support from Women’s Philharmonic Advocacy

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Kayoko Dan, conductor
CSO Chorus, Darrin Hassevoort, director
Soloists, Christine Hassevoort  •  Rosella Ewing  •   Darrin Hassevoort  •  Brett Hyberger
Adult Choir of First Baptist Church Chattanooga
Chattanooga State Concert Choir

HANDEL – Messiah

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Kayoko Dan, conductor
Chattanooga Ballet

The Chattanooga Ballet performs the classic holiday tale the whole family will love, accompanied by the music of the Chattanooga Symphony & Opera.

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David Torns, conductor
Seth Carico, vocalist
CSO Chorus, Darrin Hassevoort, director
Metropolitan Bells, Gary Bynum, director

The beloved Home for the Holidays concert returns for 2019, featuring Signal Mountain native and bass-baritone Seth Carico.

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A survey of Beethoven’s 9 symphonies, with a focus on the 5th.

More about Bob’s Bootcamps: Bob’s Bootcamps are a series of informal classes led by Principal Pops Conductor Bob Bernhardt as he takes you on a behind the scenes look at the lives and works of musicians and composers. Buy individually or SUBSCRIBE for $120 for the series (save $20!). Lunch is included.

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FARKAS – Quattro Pezzi
AMY BEACH – Theme and Variations
LIBBY LARSEN – Four on the Floor
MOZART – Quintet in E flat Major for piano and winds

Enjoy varied pieces performed by the principal musicians of the CSO ranging from Farkas’ playful and rhythmic Quattro Pezzi, to Mozart’s charming Quintet for piano and winds. Hand-selected by our principals, these works have it all!

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About Sensory Friendly Concerts: Our sensory friendly concerts feature performances by our String or Wind Ensembles in a space that allows for movement, interaction, or easy listening.  Attendees are invited to sit close to the performers, but quiet rooms are provided for attendees who need a break from the stimulation. All performances and activities are free for children and adults, but pre-registration is appreciated. 

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The CSO will be rehearsing Brahms’ Violin Concerto

About Open Rehearsals: See the CSO dressed down and up close as it rehearses for an upcoming Barnett & Company Masterworks concert.  Attendees may have the opportunity to hear from composers, guest artists, and CSO musicians during rehearsal. The cost is only $8, and pre-registration is required. Register by submitting your RSVP using the form below. 

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Kayoko Dan, conductor
Alexander Sitkovetsky, violin

BARBER – Second Essay for Orchestra
BRAHMS – Violin Concerto
BEETHOVEN  – Symphony No. 5

One of the most recognizable and significant pieces of music of its time, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 has been widely featured in movies, film, and other pop culture pieces. The evening will also feature Barber’s Essay No. 2 and Brahms’ Violin Concerto. Guest violinist Alexander Sitkovetsky takes on this impressive work that showcases the supreme skill of the violin soloist.

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Kayoko Dan, conductor

Enjoy a free concert for the whole family! Tickets are required and limited in quantity, so reserve yours today.

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Bob Bernhardt, conductor
Valerie Duke, vocalist

It’s the great American invention, swing! And the Tivoli is set up for dancing, so come along and dance, or just sit and enjoy the great legacy of such bands as Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington and many more. Valerie Duke returns as our special guest vocalist.

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Bob explores the variety and impact of music in film.

More about Bob’s Bootcamps: Bob’s Bootcamps are a series of informal classes led by Principal Pops Conductor Bob Bernhardt as he takes you on a behind the scenes look at the lives and works of musicians and composers. Buy individually or SUBSCRIBE for $120 for the series (save $20!). Lunch is included.

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Kayoko Dan, conductor
Gary Wilkes, CSOYO Symphony conductor

About the CSOYO: The CSO Youth Orchestras program serves approximately 200 talented instrumental musicians in the Chattanooga area, ages 6-18. There are two full orchestras (Symphony and Philharmonic) and two string orchestras (Etude and Prelude) that include students from several counties in southeast Tennessee and northwest Georgia.

Gary Wilkes, Symphony conductor
Sandy Morris, Philharmonic conductor
Amy Shannon, Interim Prelude & Etude conductor

About Sensory Friendly Concerts: Our sensory friendly concerts feature performances by our String or Wind Ensembles in a space that allows for movement, interaction, or easy listening.  Attendees are invited to sit close to the performers, but quiet rooms are provided for attendees who need a break from the stimulation. All performances and activities are free for children and adults, but pre-registration is appreciated. 

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The CSO will be rehearsing Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 2.

About Open Rehearsals: See the CSO dressed down and up close as it rehearses for an upcoming Barnett & Company Masterworks concert.  Attendees may have the opportunity to hear from composers, guest artists, and CSO musicians during rehearsal. The cost is only $8, and pre-registration is required. Register by submitting your RSVP using the form below. 

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Kayoko Dan, conductor
Gloria Chien, piano

JELENA DABIC – Beethaphase
BEETHOVEN  – Piano Concerto No. 2
WEBER – Overture to Der Freischütz
HINDEMITH – Symphonic Metamorphosis of Themes by Carl Maria von Weber

Considered one of Beethoven’s more “classical” compositions, his Piano Concerto No. 2 is known for its graceful charm and elegance, that Beethoven is known and admired for. This piece features pianist Gloria Chien who has been heralded by The Boston Globe as “one who excels at everything” as she brings one of Beethoven’s most iconic works for piano to life.

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About the CSOYO: The CSO Youth Orchestras program serves approximately 200 talented instrumental musicians in the Chattanooga area, ages 6-18. There are two full orchestras (Symphony and Philharmonic) and two string orchestras (Etude and Prelude) that include students from several counties in southeast Tennessee and northwest Georgia.

Gary Wilkes, Symphony conductor
Sandy Morris, Philharmonic conductor
Amy Shannon, Interim Prelude & Etude conductor

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Kayoko Dan, conductor
Robert West, clarinet
Steve Tonkinson, clarinet

STRAVINSKY – Apollo Musagète
MENDELSSOHN Konzertstück – No. 1 in F minor for Clarinet
MOZART – Symphony No. 41 “Jupiter”

Join the CSO as they perform a chamber concert worthy of the divine, accompanied by the beautiful choreography of The Chattanooga Ballet.

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Bob Bernhardt, conductor
Robert Uchida, violin

The CSO takes on the silver screen’s most iconic scores from blockbusters you know and love.

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Kayoko Dan, conductor

Join the Chattanooga Symphony & Opera for a magical journey into storytelling and music as only the timeless tales of Disney can evoke. Brought to life by the talents of four Broadway-caliber singers and featuring high resolution Animated Feature Film sequences, Disney In Concert Tale as Old as Time explores iconic moments, plot twists and feats of daring heroics from Frozen, Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella, The Little Mermaid, Tangled, The Lion King and many more. This musical celebration is certain to remind the young and young at heart that through the magical storytelling of Disney, wishes can be made on stars, hope is eternal, and love conquers all.

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Kayoko Dan, conductor
Susannah Biller, soprano
Austin Kness, baritone
CSO Chorus, Darrin Hassevoort, director
Lee University Chorale, Bill Green, director
UTC Chamber Singers, Kevin Ford, director

ELGAR –  In The South (Alassio)
WALKER – Lilacs
VAUGHAN WILLIAMS – Dona Nobis Pacem

One of the finest British composers of the 20th century, Vaughan Williams is known for his choral works, with one of the most highly-regarded of those works being Dona Nobis Pacem. Written under the impending start of WWII, Dona Nobis Pacem is a powerful and poignant piece that will touch the hearts of everyone in the audience. The evening will also feature Pulitzer Prize-winning composer George Walker’s Lilacs – an inspirational work that combines the poetry of Walt Whitman with the beauty of a chorus and orchestra.

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Bob Bernhardt, conductor
Michael Cavanaugh, pianist & vocalist

Hand-picked by Billy Joel to star in the hit Broadway musical Movin’ Out, Michael Cavanaugh joins the CSO for an evening featuring hits like “My Life,” “Movin’ Out,” “Just the Way You Are,” “River of Dreams,” and more in this tribute concert to the one and only Billy Joel!

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A look at French Impressionist composers, such as Ravel and Debussy.

More about Bob’s Bootcamps: Bob’s Bootcamps are a series of informal classes led by Principal Pops Conductor Bob Bernhardt as he takes you on a behind the scenes look at the lives and works of musicians and composers. Buy individually or SUBSCRIBE for $120 for the series (save $20!). Lunch is included.

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About the CSOYO: The CSO Youth Orchestras program serves approximately 200 talented instrumental musicians in the Chattanooga area, ages 6-18. There are two full orchestras (Symphony and Philharmonic) and two string orchestras (Etude and Prelude) that include students from several counties in southeast Tennessee and northwest Georgia.

Gary Wilkes, Symphony conductor
Sandy Morris, Philharmonic conductor
Amy Shannon, Interim Prelude & Etude conductor

The CSO will be rehearsing Mussorgsky & Ravel’s Pictures at an Exhibition.

About Open Rehearsals: See the CSO dressed down and up close as it rehearses for an upcoming Barnett & Company Masterworks concert.  Attendees may have the opportunity to hear from composers, guest artists, and CSO musicians during rehearsal. The cost is only $8, and pre-registration is required. Register by submitting your RSVP using the form below. 

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Kayoko Dan, conductor

WANG JIE –  America the Beautiful
ADAM SCHOENBERG –  Picture Studies
MUSSORGSKY/RAVEL – Pictures at an Exhibition

Originally composed by Mussorgsky and masterfully orchestrated by Ravel, Pictures at an Exhibition takes audiences on an auditory and visual journey through this 10-movement work representing various pieces of artwork on display during the concert. Each piece of art and the movement that it inspired is unique. This creates a work that takes the listener on an unforgettable musical tour of an art museum.

Sponsored by O’Shaughnessy & Carter, PLLC

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About the CSOYO: The CSO Youth Orchestras program serves approximately 200 talented instrumental musicians in the Chattanooga area, ages 6-18. There are two full orchestras (Symphony and Philharmonic) and two string orchestras (Etude and Prelude) that include students from several counties in southeast Tennessee and northwest Georgia.

Gary Wilkes, Symphony conductor
Sandy Morris, Philharmonic conductor
Amy Shannon, Interim Prelude & Etude conductor

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About Sensory Friendly Concerts: Our sensory friendly concerts feature performances by our String or Wind Ensembles in a space that allows for movement, interaction, or easy listening.  Attendees are invited to sit close to the performers, but quiet rooms are provided for attendees who need a break from the stimulation. All performances and activities are free for children and adults, but pre-registration is appreciated. 

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