2010-2011 Concert Schedule

Tune Up Party | September 2010 | TBA
Sponsored by Luther Family Chevrolet

Classical 1 - Sensational Tchaikovsky | September 25, 2010 | 8pm
Sponsored by Wells Fargo Private Client Services

Markand Thakar, conductor

Glinka Russlan and Ludmilla Overture
Mozart Clarinet Concerto [Richard Stoltzman]
Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4

Classical 2 - Surprising Tangos | October 16, 2010 | 8pm
Sponsored by North Shore Bank of Commerce

Markand Thakar, conductor

J. Strauss Blue Danube Waltzes
Piazzolla Three Tangos [Lidia Kaminska, Accordion]
Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique

Pops 1 - Music of John Williams | October 30, 2010 | 8pm
Co-Sponsored by Gary Bubalo & John Lawien, RBC Wealth Management

Eckart Preu, conductor

The best known composer of film scores today, John Williams’ works include ET, Star Wars, Harry Potter, Indiana Jones, Superman and more with 45 Academy Award nominations.

Classical 3 - Sublime Mozart | November 13, 2010 | 8pm
Sponsored by US Bank

Markand Thakar, conductor

Beethoven Leonore Overture No. 3
Schumann Concerto for Piano in A Minor [Juan Jose Chuquisengo, piano]
Mozart Requiem

Youth Orchestras Fall Concert | November 14, 2010 | 3pm

DECC Auditorium

Pops Special - DECC Arena Opening | December 31, 2010 | 7:30pm
Co-sponsored by Mortenson Construction Company, Parsons Electric, Minnesota Power, Minnesota Power Employees Credit Union, Jamar

CIRQUE DE LA SYMPHONIE on Ice Spectacular

A spectacular event. Celebrate New Year’s Eve with your DSSO and the incredible acrobats and aerialists of Cirque de la Symphonie, sold out last season, with special guest stars on ice. Free for Super Series Subscribers!

Classical 4 - Seductive Rachmaninoff | January 22, 2011 | 8pm
Co-Sponsored by Blue Water Capital Advisors and St. Luke’s

Markand Thakar, conductor

Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2 [Terence Wilson]
Mahler Symphony No. 5

Pops 2 - ABBA Mania | February 12, 2011 | 8pm
Sponsored by National Bank of Commerce

As close to the original as you can get - a rock musical which takes you back to the disco era.  ABBA Mania features incredible musicians and singers who perform 21 of ABBA's hits, with all the costumes, choreography, and big studio sound.  Musically and vocally superb, this show is not to be missed!

Classical 5 - Superb Pianists | March 26, 2011 | 8pm
Sponsored by SMDC Health System

Markand Thakar, conductor

Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 [Erin Aldridge, violin, Claudia White, flute, Layton James, harpsichord]
Mozart Concerto for Two Pianos k.365 [Leon Fleisher and Katherine Jacobson-Fleisher]
Brahms Symphony No. 3

Pops 3 - Patti Austin Sings Ella Fitzgerald | April 9, 2011 | 8pm
Co-Sponsored by MPECU and Pro Print

For Ella is a dazzling tribute to Ella Fitzgerald, one of the greatest jazz/pop vocalists of all time. Grammy-nominated songstress Patti Austin joins the DSSO for an evening of jazz and bebop, saluting Fitzgerald’s successful career of more than 60 years.

Classical 6 - Sultry Dances | April 30, 2011 | 8pm
Sponsored by SMDC Health System

Markand Thakar, conductor

Bernstein On the Town, Three Dance Episodes
Gould Tap Dance Concerto [Max Pollak, tap]
Prokofiev Romeo and Juliet Suite
Ravel Bolero

Youth Orchestras Spring Concert | May 8, 2011 | 3pm

DECC Auditorium

Classical 7 - Spectacular Finale | May 21, 2011 | 8pm

Markand Thakar, conductor

Bach Concerto for Two Violins [Erin Aldridge & Diane Monroe]
Baker Violin Concerto [Diane Monroe, jazz violin]
Poulenc Gloria
Tchaikovsky 1812 Overture with Chorus

Youth Concerts - 48th Annual Lollipop Concert | TBA 2011