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Ohio Valley Symphony Evening of Seconds
November 5, 2011, 8:00 p.m. by Thomas Consolo The “frost is on the punkin'” outside, but the Ohio Valley Symphony will keep “a feller a-feelin’ at his best” with the warm glow of timeless music. The orchestra, conducted by music director Ray Fowler, welcomes pianist Lori Sims at 8 p.m. Nov. 5 for “The Grand Piano,” a program of Beethoven and Brahms. It’s the second concert of the 22nd OVS season and the first this year at the orchestra’s permanent home, the Ariel-Ann Carson Dater...
read moreMagical Mozart, Elena Urioste
Magical Mozart Elena Urioste, violin Elena Urioste has been hailed by critics and audiences alike for her lush tone, the nuance lyricism of her playing and her commanding stage presence. Her debut with the Chicago Symphony was praised by critics for her delicacy, poise and sensitivity. She debuted at Carnegie Hall in 2004 and has returned every year since. Elena performs on a Gagliano violin c. 1706. Violin Concerto No. 5, K. 219 in A Major W. A. Mozart Symphony No. 5, Op. 64 in E Minor Piotr...
read moreMaestro for a Moment FUN-draiser 2019-20
The Ohio Valley Symphony’s annual Maestro for a Moment Fundraiser is one of the highlights of the season for both audience and orchestra! Each season three candidates vie for the opportunity to conduct the orchestra during the The Christmas Show! on December 7th, 2019, in a rousing rendition of Sleigh Ride! This year’s candidates are Randall Hawkins, M.D., representing Pleasant Valley Hospital; Jason Holdren, Gallia County Prosecutor; and Arthur Huntley, D.O., representing Holzer Health Systems. Make your tax-deductible donation...
read moreHip Harp, October 8, 2011
Arrangements featuring Deborah Henson-Conant, electric harp. Grammy-nominated electric harpist Deborah Henson-Conant is a composer and songwriter whose performances range from blues to Latin jazz, Celtic to classical. Known for her renegade image and evocative singing voice, she has revolutionized the harp into a 36-string, custom-built, electric “harness harp.” Karasuma: A Fst Funk for Orchestra Kechley Cosita Latina Henson-Conant Wannapleda Blues Henson-Conant Wild Harp Trad./arrangement Henson-Conant Songs My Mother Sang arr....
read moreGlorious Gershwin, Richard Glazier
Glorious Gershwin Richard Glazier, piano At the age of 9, Richard Glazier was smitten by the music of Gershwin after seeing the film “Girl Crazy.” He wrote a letter to Ira Gershwin and continued to correspond with him for many years. Fueled by that relationship, Glazier dedicated himself the the Gershwin repertoire and became the leading authority on that genre. He has won many international awards and competitions and has the distinction of being selected as a Steinway Artist. To Music John Corigliano Piano Concerto in F George Gershwin...
read moreDVORAK, November 7, 2010
Joseph Johnson, cello Principal cellist of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and principal cellist-designate of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (2010-2011 season), Joseph Johnson is one of the most exciting solo artists of his generation. Since 1997 he has nurtured a special relationship with Russian culture and people, a relationship that was spawned during his tgour with the American Russian Youth Orchestra. Johnson performs on a 1747 Juan Guillami cello. Cello Concerto, Op. 104 Dvorak String Serenade, Op. 22 Dvorak Slavonic Dances, Op. 46...
read moreCongratulations to 2013’s Maestro for a Moment!
Ellen Garling was given the honor of being Maestro for a Moment as a result of the 2012-2013 season’s fundraiser, congratulations, and thank you for your support! Thanks also goes to our other two fabulous candidates, Patrick O’Donnell and John Holland! And of course to everyone who donated funds for their chosen candidates!
read moreBroadway! Steve Amerson, Tenor
Broadway! Steve Amerson, tenor Steve Amerson has established a reputation as a superior tenor with a vocal flexibility that allows him to feel at home in both popular/contemporary music and classical literature. With the wealth and depth of his performance experience, he is known as America’s Tenor. He has been featured with orchestras throughout the United States and abroad including the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Hollywood Bowl and at Carnegie Hall. Along with his concert schedule, which includes 50-60 Christmas, Broadway, patriotic and...
read morePress Release: After 115 Years, Dvorak Concerto Gets Regional Debut
By Thomas Consolo It was a busy year in 1895: In New York City, Antonin Dvorak put the finishing touches on his cello concerto. In Gallipolis, ground was broken for the Ariel Opera House. Fast forward 115 years, and the two finally get to meet. Dvorak’s concerto, the biggest blockbuster of the solo cello repertoire, receives its regional premiere Nov. 6 as the centerpiece of an all-Dvorak program by the Ohio Valley Symphony. OVS music director Ray Fowler conducts the 8 p.m. performance at the Ariel-Ann Carson Dater Performing Arts...
read more2017-2018 Maestro for a Moment Fundraiser
The Ohio Valley Symphony’s annual Maestro for a Moment Fundraiser is one of the highlights of the season for both audience and orchestra! Each season three candidates vie for the opportunity to conduct the orchestra during the The Christmas Show! in a rousing rendition of Sleigh Ride! This year’s candidates are Jan Bergdoll, representing Pleasant Valley Hospital; Matt Traywick, representing Traywick Financial Services; and Ryan Yavorsky, representing Holzer Health Systems. Click the “read more” below to learn more...
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