Friday, October 24 & Saturday, October 25

Adelphi Symphony Orchestra
"TITANS: Beethoven, Mahler, and More"
Concert Hall

ARTISTS
The Adelphi Symphony Orchestra
Christopher Lyndon-Gee, conductor
Simon Mulligan, piano

Also featuring
Adelphi University Chorus - Michael Hume, director
Adelphi Jazz Ensemble - Dave Lobenstein, director

PROGRAM
Christopher Lyndon-Gee, Intrada Cubana
Ludwig van Beethoven, Piano Concerto No. 5, "Emperor"
Gustav Mahler, Symphony No. 1 in D major, "Titan"
(Pre-Concert Music provided by Adelphi Jazz Ensemble)

The Adelphi Music Department celebrates its 70th anniversary and the opening of the Concert Hall at the Performing Arts Center with an evening of extraordinary music. The central concert program is dedicated to the works of two of the "titans" of music: Beethoven and Mahler. Preceded by a pre-concert lobby performance by the Adelphi Jazz Ensemble, and following a special appearance by the Adelphi Chorus, the brilliant pianist Simon Mulligan joins the Adelphi Symphony Orchestra as soloist in Beethoven’s powerful Piano Concerto No. 5 ("Emperor"), the last piano concerto he composed. The second half of the program will be Symphony No. 1 in D major, the "Titan", by Gustav Mahler: composer, renowned conductor and the last in a line of great symphonic masters of the First Viennese School. Post-concert music is provided by students of the Chamber Music Ensemble.

Regular ticket prices apply.

Performances:
10/24–7:30 p.m.
*10/25–8:00 p.m.

*Gala Evening (see below)

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Gala Evening for Titans
October 25, 2008 | 8:00 p.m. | Concert Hall

The Adelphi Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Christopher Lyndon-Gee, with guest pianist Geoffrey Tozer, presents a spectacular program featuring Beethoven's Emperor Concerto and Mahler's Symphony No. 1, "Titan". This concert marks the official opening of Long Island’s newest and most intimate concert hall.

$70 Gala tickets include a pre-performance tour of the facility and a post-performance champagne/meet-the-artist reception.

$70.00 (pre- and post-performance festivities)
$35.00 (pre-performance tour and performance only)