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OVS brings sounds of Dixie to Point Pleasant
It’ll be a hot time in the old town as the Ohio Valley Symphony kicks off its 23rd season with a night showcasing America’s home-grown music. The orchestra welcomes the DUKES of Dixieland back to the Ohio Valley on Oct. 6 for an all-new program ranging from traditional jazz to a 21st-century mixture of pop, gospel, country and authentic New Orleans sounds. Ray Fowler, the orchestra’s Music Director, conducts the 8 p.m. performance in Point Pleasant Junior/Senior High School’s Wedge Auditorium. The program’s...
read moreTHE CHRISTMAS SHOW, 2012
Stores are decking their halls even earlier every year, but the holiday season doesn’t start in October – or even at Thanksgiving. It starts Dec. 1 with The Ohio Valley Symphony’s annual “Christmas Show.” The program, now a southeast Ohio tradition, is at 8 p.m. in the Ariel-Ann Carson Dater Performing Arts Centre in downtown Gallipolis. Locally-based Holzer Health System is the long time sponsor of the evening’s festivities OVS Music Director Ray Fowler has again assembled a holiday-sized spread of musical cheer for...
read moreOhio Valley Symphony THE AMAZING CELLO with Efe Baltacigil
Turkish cellist Efe Baltacigil was acclaimed by audiences and critics alike when he and pianist Emanuel Ax performed Beethoven’s Cello Sonata No.1 at a Philadelphia Orchestra concert with only 10 minutes of rehearsal. The Philadelphia Inquirer wrote: “Baltacigil is a highly individualized solo artist. His gorgeous sound, strong personality, and expressive depth suggest an artist about to have a major career.” Mr. Baltacigil won the 2005 Young Concert Artists International Auditions, The Peter Jay Sharp Prize, and the Washington Performing...
read moreOhio 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!
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