Bobcat Brass events precede Bozeman Symphony season opener w/ Judith Ingolfsson
Just ahead of its new season’s debut, Bozeman Symphony has announced the “Tuning In to the Orchestra” series. In this interactive discussion, Maestro Savery hosts musicians of the Symphony. With a focus on individual players, get the “inside scoop” of each artists’ perspective on making music as part of the Bozeman Symphony. Players discuss the various challenges of their instruments, the repertoire, and how they fit into the orchestra and choir as a whole.
The first event on Tuesday, September 4th features the Bobcat Brass: Sarah Stoneback (principal trumpet), Mike Nelson (principal French horn), and Jeannie Little (principal trombone). Join in at the Bozeman Public Library’s community room at 5:30pm, or virtually as the event will be live-streamed on Facebook, @bozemansymphony. This event is FREE and open to the public.
Additionally, Virginia City’s Elling House Arts & Humanities Center will host the Bozeman Symphony Far Afield program featuring Bobcat Brass on Friday, September 14th at 7pm. Admission is by donation and open to the public.
The Far Afield program, established in 1992, takes Bozeman Symphony chamber ensembles to rural communities to present free performances and share their musical perspectives. Far Afield enables the audience to see, hear and feel the music being created live instead of through the media of television or radio.
Bozeman Symphony has also announced its 51st Concert Season presenting a wide variety of thrilling concert experiences, with repertoire ranging from the Baroque period through the 21st century. They’ll introduce some of the leading guest artists of our time, present the Bozeman Symphonic Choir in two stunning performances, and provide fun opportunities for families to enjoy the Symphony together.
As the Symphony begins the new season, the forces of fate are powerfully portrayed with sweeping melodies, lush romanticism and a rousing finale in Tchaikovsky’s famous 4th Symphony. Those same forces of fate led composer Eric Korngold to flee from the opera houses and concert halls of Europe and come to America in the 1930s, resulting in some of Hollywood’s epic film scores. His swashbuckling Overture to Captain Blood, and the spicy harmonies and virtuosity of his cherished Violin Concerto are also on the bill. The Judith Ingolfsson-featured performances will be held Saturday, September 22nd at 7:30pm and Sunday, September 23rd at 2:30pm. Both will be held at Willson Auditorium in Downtown Bozeman.
Violinist Judith Ingolfsson is recognized for her intense, commanding performances, uncompromising musical maturity, and charismatic performance style. Now based in Berlin and enjoying a global career, she performs regularly as soloist, chamber musician and in recital as the duo Ingolfsson-Stoupel, founded in 2006. The New York Times has characterized her playing as producing “both fireworks and a singing tone,” and Strings Magazine described her tone as “gorgeous, intense, and variable, flawlessly pure and beautiful in every register.”
These performances would not be possible without strong community support and sponsorship. The Symphony wishes to thank David Ross for his season sponsorship and ERA Landmark for generously sponsoring this performance.
Purchase a season subscription today and save up to 35%. Individual tickets are available for purchase beginning September 1st. Tickets range $27–$67 with student discounts available. Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door, based on availability. Advance tickets for all Bozeman Symphony performances, as well as season subscriptions, are available at www.bozemansymphony.org. Those interested may also visit the Symphony offices, located at 1001 W Oak St., Ste. 110, or call (406) 585-9774 for further details. •
