Bozeman Symphony sets up at Shane, announces annual fundraiser
On Thursday, May 16th, Symphony at the Shane, a concert series presented by the Bozeman Symphony Orchestra and Symphonic Choir, returns to Livingston’s Shane Lalani Center for the Arts at 7:30pm. Adult admission is $15 with discounted student tickets available for $10. The Shane Center is located at 415 East Lewis in Livingston.
The popular performances feature the very best of the Bozeman Symphony Orchestra and Symphonic Choir. Each performance showcases two diverse soloists and ensembles. You’ll be wowed by these fantastic musicians and proud to know they are your neighbors!
Violinist Carrie Krause, along with Julie Gosswiller on piano, will perform a selection of romantic musings featuring the music of Sergei Prokofiev, Cesar Franck, and Fritz Kreisler. Clarinetist Wendy Bickford along with Laurel Yost on piano will perform Solo de concours by Andre Messager, Sonata No. 2 in E-flat by Johannes Brahms, and Three Pieces for Clarinet and Piano by Paquito D’Rivera.
Bozeman Symphony will host its annual fundraising event, “The Next 50: An Evening Celebrating the Bozeman Symphony,” on Saturday, June 1st. The event will take place at the Best Western GranTree Inn beginning at 6pm.
Having recently celebrated its golden anniversary, the Symphony looks to the next 50 years of bringing symphonic music to life. The event will include dinner, drinks, live musical entertainment, silent and live auction, in addition to raising funds for the Music Director search which will feature finalists during the 2019-2020 concert season.
Over the last five decades, the Symphony has made a tremendous impact on the cultural heritage of Montana. Proceeds from this evening of celebration will benefit continued enhancement in the lives of donors, patrons, community partners, musicians, volunteers and administrative staff. Join in for the festivities!
Tickets for all Bozeman Symphony performances and events may be reserved in advance 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. •
