Geneva Concerts 1996—1997 Season

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Mission Statement

To cultivate, foster, promote, and develop within the local Geneva, NY community an appreciation and understanding of the musical arts and dance, particularly the immediacy and freshness of live events, by sponsoring, promoting, and producing, musical concerts and similar events; by especially encouraging young people to attend our events through educational outreach; to engage in artistic and cultural activities and programs allied with the musical arts; to secure the interest of patrons of these arts; and to participate in activities with other organizations having these purposes in view.

1996—1997 Schedule of Events

Friday, 4 October 1996, 8:15 PM

Martha Graham Dance Ensemble

Kazuko Hirabayashi, Artistic Director

The Martha Graham Dance Ensemble, a company of seven women and five men, will be perform the classic Graham repertory, selected works of other established choreographers, and works created specifically for the group by young contemporary artists.

Friday, 15 November 1996, 8:15 PM

Syracuse Symphony Orchestra

Fabio Mechetti, Conductor
Jennifer Hayghe, Piano

Schuman American Festival Overture
Rachmaninoff Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini
Berlioz Syphony Fantastique, Op. 14

Thursday, 23 January 1997, 8:15 PM

Syracuse Symphony Orchestra

Peter Rubardt, Associate Conductor

Mozart Symphony No. 35 in D Major, K. 385, "Haffner"
Tchaikovsky Suite No. 4 in G Major, Op. 61, "Mozartiana"
Beethoven Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92

Friday, 28 February 1997, 8:15 PM

Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra

Robert Bernhardt, Principal Conductor
Stefan Strauss, Cello

Mozart Magic Flute Overture
Schuman Cello Concerto in A Minor
Beethoven Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68, "Pastoral"

Thursday, 25 April 1997, 7:30 PM

Gilbert & Sullivan's H.M.S. Pinafore

Donald Westwood, Artistic Director

This classic Gilbert and Sullivan musical is based on sevral satirical ballads that provide the story of a ship's captain beloved by his crew, of the sailor in love with the captain's daughter, and of the daughter betrothed to a member of the nobility.

This series is made possible, in part, by funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, a State Agency, by a continuing subscription from Hobart and William Smith Colleges, and the friends of Geneva Concerts.

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