tag:sfvsymphony.com,2005:/blogs/latest-news?p=6Latest News2024-03-28T04:55:17-07:00sfvsymphony.comfalsetag:sfvsymphony.com,2005:Post/65098112020-12-29T14:46:58-08:002024-03-26T23:36:54-07:00Valley Scene Magazine Article - December 2020<p>See the latest article about the Orchestra in the December 18 issue of Valley Scene Magazine above</p>sfvsymphony.comtag:sfvsymphony.com,2005:Post/62195222020-02-18T15:35:26-08:002024-03-28T04:55:17-07:00Review - January 18, 2020 Concert<p>On Saturday evening, the 18th day of the New Year, 2020, Maestro James Domine came onstage to thank everyone for coming to the concert at the Tutor Family Center. He spoke briefly about the program they were about to hear, and then led the orchestra in our National Anthem. </p>
<p> In keeping with the orchestra’s mission to provide opportunities for young people to perform with a symphonic orchestra, we were treated to a performance by 17 year old Ben Rosen of a blues-based jazz piece, Vanilla Variations: Sonata in Blue, written and arranged for solo trombone and orchestra by Maestro Domine. Ben was outstanding and wowed the audience with a great solo improvisation. They showed their appreciation with applause and cheers. </p>
<p>Following was Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto, perhaps one of his best. In the hands of soloist Steve Piazza, who played brilliantly, this concerto depicts the clarinet's abilities to reach multiple octaves with beautiful clarity and angelic tone and sound. Accolades to the performer, orchestra, conductor and, of course, the composer. The audience loved it! </p>
<p>Dvorak’s Slavonic Dance #2 in E minor was performed next. This piece evokes both sadness and beauty that are superimposed exquisitely. The orchestra played beautifully under Maestro Domine’s direction, and the audience was absolutely mesmerized! </p>
<p>Following a brief intermission, the orchestra returned to perform Maestro Domine’s Eurosuite Symphonic Dances. This collection of orchestral arrangements of folk dances from Russia, Moldavia, and Romania included lively, melancholy, wistful, and exciting melodies. The concertgoers expressed their delight with applause and cheers. </p>
<p>The finale was the magnificent Beethoven Violin Concerto, performed brilliantly by 22-year old Gallia Kastner, a student of Robert Lipsett at the Colburn School of Music in Los Angeles. Everyone knows this violin concerto is one of the best in the repertoire so there is nothing more to say about that, but must add that the orchestra played splendidly under the baton of Maestro Domine, and Ms. Kastner was sheer perfection! The audience cheered, applauded, whistled and came to its feet to acknowledge a fantastic performance and a great concert!</p>sfvsymphony.comtag:sfvsymphony.com,2005:Post/60024232019-10-09T17:00:00-07:002024-02-06T23:45:52-08:00Review - September 28, 2019 Concert<p>On Saturday evening, September 28, 2019, in keeping with the San Fernando Valley Symphony Orchestra’s mission to provide young people with classical music performance opportunities, Maestro James Domine appeared onstage with a dozen children holding batons (they were actually chopsticks). He then gave them a lesson on how to conduct an orchestra and asked 10 year old Echo Hexum to lead the SFVSO in what was a rousing performance of Sousa’s "Stars and Stripes Forever." Needless to say, the audience loved it and the children exited the stage to tremendous applause. Maestro Domine then took up the baton and the orchestra played Beethoven's wonderful "Overture to Egmont" which was an obvious favorite of the audience based upon their applause and cheers.</p>
<p>Following the overture, three competition winning teenagers proved without a doubt that the youth of today will keep classical music alive and well in the future. First to perform was 15-year old Marc Soong who played the first movement of the Piano Concerto #1 in B-flat minor by Domine. Then 14-year old Gabriel Tsai performed the first movement of Kabalevsky's "Violin Concerto,” followed by 15-year old Sarah Liu’s performance of the first movement of Barber’s Violin Concerto. Each of these young people “brought down the house.” They, together with the orchestra, were simply marvelous.</p>
<p>After a 15 minute intermission, the orchestra and Maestro Domine returned to the stage to conclude the evening’s program with the <em>Symphony #4</em> by Johannes Brahms. Written when the composer was 52 years of age and starting to think about retirement, it is a summation of his learning and technique, and cuts as close to the heart as music can. The audience sat enthralled by this great work and rewarded an outstanding job by the orchestra, under the direction of Maestro Domine, with thunderous applause and a standing ovation.</p>
<p>if you were unable to attend this performance, please check out our website for the next wonderful concert on November 30th. We will be so pleased to see you there! </p>sfvsymphony.comtag:sfvsymphony.com,2005:Post/60024222019-09-15T17:00:00-07:002024-02-06T23:49:17-08:00Review - September 14, 2019 "Concert in the Garden"<p><span class="text_exposed_show">On Saturday evening, September 14 , 2019, the San Fernando Valley Symphony Orchestra presented a “Concert in the Garden” by the SFV String Quartet at the home of gracious hosts Steve and Denise Beilinson. The audience of 40 classical music devotees was treated to a program that included Mozart’s Divertimento in D major, and three works by Music Director James Domine, two of which had never been heard before. During a short intermission and after the performance, the guests m</span><span class="text_exposed_show">ingled, partook of refreshments, and were heard to make glowing comments about the wonderful performances by violinists Ruth Bruegger and Ruth Siegel, violist Novi Novag, ‘cellist Michelle Milner and bassist Larry Tuttle who accompanied the ladies in two of the four pieces. It was a most delightful evening </span>of music, both divine and lighthearted, and the weather was perfect for the occasion.</p>sfvsymphony.comtag:sfvsymphony.com,2005:Post/60024212019-08-04T17:00:00-07:002024-02-06T23:49:57-08:00Review - July 28, 2019 Concert, "A Summer Evening in the Park"<p>On Sunday, July 28, 2019, Maestro James Domine presented the San Fernando Valley Symphony Orchestra and guest soloists in a performance of music for “A Summer Evening in the Park.” Held on the lawn at the Israeli American Council Shepher Community Center in Woodland Hills, close to 200 people, including many children, came with picnic baskets, or bought food from the food truck that was available. Many sat in the seats provided; others brought lawn chairs or blankets on which to sprawl on the grass. The gods were kind and the weather was just fine all evening.</p>
<p>While Maestro Domine and the orchestra were preparing to begin the concert, Mr. Amron Charash delighted the attendees by playing a medley of Israeli tunes on the accordion, for which he was soundly applauded. Then the concert began with the orchestra playing our National Anthem, followed by Hatikvah, the National Anthem of Israel, played on the piano by Joanna Ezrin (renowned teacher) and her 12 year old student Daniel Nehemne. And, in keeping with patriotic songs, Rebecca Ray delivered a stirring rendition of America the Beautiful." </p>
<p>“Concertino for Piano and String Orchestra,” a brand new composition by James Domine, was next on the program. The first movement was played by Joanna Ezrin, the second by her 10 year old student Nini Tu, and the third by her 13 year old student Sophie Huang. Another of the maestro’s compositions, the “Prelude” to his “Flute Concerto” was then performed brilliantly by Alice Park. These talented young musicians received great applause from an appreciative audience. Then, switching gears and going from patriotic and classical, the orchestra performed a medley from South Pacific by Richard Rodgers.</p>
<p>A spectacular solo guitar performance by Maestro Domine of his “Concerto Quasi Improvisando” followed. This reviewer sincerely believes that Domine is truly unique in his ability to comfortably move in between every kind of music, from classical to rock, perform a concerto as instrumental soloist without a conductor, compose for orchestra in virtually any style … and then to pull in a good sized crowd from their air-conditioned comfort on a hot summer afternoon to hear music they never heard before is truly amazing! Kudos as well to the orchestra, whose musical roots are in 18th century music, for their ability to play contemporary rock and jazz styles effortlessly in support of the solo guitar passages. The audience stood up and cheered at the end of this fantastic performance!</p>
<p>The last piece before the intermission was John Philip Sousa’s rousing Semper Fideles March.</p>
<p>After intermission the orchestra played and Rebecca Ray sang a Summer Solstice Medley, Land of 1.000 Dances & Dancing in the Street; George Gershwin’s Summertime from Porgy and Bess; Dream a Little Daydream; La Vie en Rose, and Chuck Berry’s “Livin’ in The U.S.A.“ The concert concluded with Sousa’s very patriotic sounding “Liberty Bell March” and “Stars & Stripes Forever March.” The audience applauded wildly, cheering, and whistling at what was undoubtedly a roaringly successful “Summer Evening Under the Stars.”</p>sfvsymphony.comtag:sfvsymphony.com,2005:Post/60024202019-06-15T17:00:00-07:002024-02-06T23:51:03-08:00Review - June 1, 2019 Concert<p>On Saturday evening, June 1, 2019, the orchestra, under the baton of Maestro James Domine, delighted a houseful of appreciative concertgoers with yet another fantastic performance. </p>
<p>Following the playing of our National Anthem, the opening work was Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Capriccio Espagnol.” Conceived by Rimsky as a fantasy on Spanish themes, and originally written for violin and orchestra, it eventually became a virtuoso work for not only violin but also for many other instruments. While the composition’s accent is Spanish, its emphasis is on solo instrumental virtuosity as well as on brilliant orchestration. The orchestra and the soloists were outstanding and much deserved of the audience’s applause and cheers.</p>
<p>The second work on the program was George Bizet’s “L’Arlesienne Suites Nos.1 and 2,” a thrilling and exciting work that consists of selections from his incidental music. For Suite No. 1, he chose four sections from the original score of 27 episodes, extensively modifying and rescoring the music in the process. The pieces for Suite No. 2 were selected and re-orchestrated by Bizet's close friend Ernest Guiraud following the composer's death in 1875. The audience showed its appreciation of this great work as well.</p>
<p>The next piece, performed by Alice Park, a recent graduate of Cal State Northridge, was the 1st movement from James Domine’s “Flute Concerto.” This wonderfully delightful work was played beautifully by the soloist, with the orchestra and conductor doing their parts as well. The concertgoers rose to their feet and rewarded Ms. Park ‘s virtuosity with great applause.</p>
<p>After intermission came the piece de resistance, Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto #1 in B-flat minor, performed by Mark Richman, a well-known and revered pianist who resides in the San Fernando Valley. Always a favorite concerto, nothing can be said about it that has not been said over and over again. Maestro Domine and the orchestra were stellar in accompanying Mr. Richman, who performed brilliantly. He received four curtain calls; and the entire audience got to their feet while applauding, cheering, and whistling. He was very pleased, especially when the orchestra, led by Maestro Domine, and the audience concluded the evening by playing and singing “Happy Birthday” to him.</p>
<p>It was indeed an evening of "Great Music Close to Home!" </p>sfvsymphony.comtag:sfvsymphony.com,2005:Post/60024192019-03-29T17:00:00-07:002024-03-28T04:55:17-07:00Review - March 23, 2019 Concert<p>On Saturday evening, March 23, 2019, the orchestra, under the baton of Maestro James Domine, gave an outstanding two-hour performance before a large and appreciative audience.</p>
<p>The concert opened with the National Anthem, followed by Maestro Domine's composition,"Rondo Fantasie,” a virtuostic solo transcription of the third movement of his third piano concerto. Fifteen year old Julia Wallace was chosen to play at this concert as part of the “Domine Sampler,” a program that affords an opportunity for exemplary students to play one of his works at each of our concerts, thereby introducing new works by him and offering rare opportunities for the students to perform with an orchestra. Julia was soundly applauded by a delighted audience. Maestro Domine was later heard to say how extremely pleased he was with her wonderful performance.</p>
<p>The next offering was Beethoven’s “Victory Symphony” from “Wellington’s Victory, Op. 91.” This eight minute piece was composed by Beethoven to celebrate the defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte by British troops led by the Duke of Wellington, who became a great hero of the Viennese, and it anticipates Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture some 50 years later. Rousing and exciting, the audience applauded and cheered this rarely heard piece. Often seen today as a novelty, at the time of Beethoven’s death it was publicly thought to be one of his best works.</p>
<p>Weber’s ”Overture to Der Freischütz“ vividly depicts the two central elements in the opera,"the life of the hunter and the rule of demonic powers,” and shows Weber’s skill as an orchestrator. A romantic opera in three acts, it is widely considered one of the first German masterpieces in the world of opera. Probably no other German work in history was ever so quickly and widely accepted. The opera was to have a major influence on Wagner and, a century later, composers as diverse as Debussy, Stravinsky and Hindemith acknowledged its importance. The Overture was performed superbly through the combined skills of Maestro Domine and the orchestra. The audience showed its appreciation with thunderous applause.</p>
<p>The “Serenade in F minor, Op.3” was written by Leo Weiner, a Hungarian Jew, when he was 21 years old, and quickly became as highly regarded in Hungary as Bartok and Kodaly. He won two major prizes with this piece, which is filled with well-contrasted melodic ideas and is brilliantly orchestrated. The enthusiasm of critics and audiences in 1906 is not hard to understand and can, as proven by Maestro Domine and the orchestra, be enjoyed by listeners more than a century later. The audience sat enraptured by the unusual rhythmic intricacies and abounding colors in this work. They applauded and cheered yet another great composition on the evening’s program.</p>
<p>After an intermission came the “icing on the cake.” Blake Pouliot, our violin soloist from the Colburn School in Los Angeles, honored us with his magnificent and flawless performance of the ”Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64.” Most of us know and love this great work, and Blake did it proud! It was everything it could be and more. He is a mega-talented, down-to-earth, handsome young man, destined for stardom to be sure! And we had the privilege of seeing him now as his career spirals upward and onward. At the end of his performance, the crowd went wild and rose from their seats applauding, whistling, cheering, and bringing him in from the wings three times to accept their accolades. It was sheer joy! Mendelssohn himself would have been thrilled. If you were not there, you missed something truly special.</p>sfvsymphony.comtag:sfvsymphony.com,2005:Post/60024182019-01-27T16:00:00-08:002024-02-06T23:52:08-08:00Review - January 26, 2019 Concert<p>On Saturday evening, January 26, 2019, the orchestra, under the baton of Maestro James Domine, gave another stellar performance before a large and appreciative audience.</p>
<p>The concert opened with our National Anthem, followed by Maestro Domine's composition, "Concerto for 2 Violins in D minor, III," played by 15 year olds Dara Moayer and Maylian violin, students of Elyse Goodman.</p>
<p>Dara and Maylian were chosen to play in this concert as part of the “Domine Sampler,” a program that affords an opportunity for exemplary students to perform one of Maestro Domine’s works at each of his concerts, thereby introducing new works by him and offering rare opportunities for students to perform with an orchestra. These very talented young violinists were warmly applauded by a delighted audience. Maestro Domine was later heard to say how extremely pleased he was with their wonderful performance of his Concerto.</p>
<p>"Bridges: An Ecological Tone Poem," was composed and conducted by Cary Belling, who is also a violinist with the orchestra. This being a brand new piece and its inaugural performance, Cary chose to speak to the audience and paint a verbal picture of its meaning before having the orchestra paint the musical picture, and a very colorful musical picture it is. To paraphrase the composer, the message speaks to the importance of balancing humanity's technological demands without diminishing our biosphere. The orchestra did an outstanding job of interpreting and performing what I expect was extremely demanding. </p>
<p>Next on the program was the delightful Haydn's Symphony #103 in E-flat major (Drumroll) which he wrote when he was already an old man, but has all the daring, inventiveness and imagination of a young person setting out to break new ground. To quote a real critic ... "such extraordinary sounds, which still sound contemporary today (from the very first notes on the timpani). What craftsmanship and wealth of ideas!" The orchestra performed the piece expertly and received hearty applause and cheers!</p>
<p>After intermission, the SFVSO's first ever scholarship competition having been concluded, awards were presented to the winners by Joanna Ezrin and Nara Petrosyan. Emma Chau, 2nd place overall winner, was given the honor of playing the Domine Sonata #3, which she did beautifully.</p>
<p>The piece de resistance that concluded the evening's concert, Dvorak's Violoncello Concerto in B minor, was performed brilliantly by the Orchestra and with utter perfection by our soloist, Daniel Grab (YoYo Ma, watch out)! When the music ended, the house erupted with applause, cheers and whistles until Danny sat back down and favored us with an encore of the Bach Cello Suite #2 in D minor, Prelude.</p>
<p>As the audience exited the concert hall, many people were heard expressing their enjoyment of the music; their admiration for the great orchestra and outstanding soloist; and their gratitude to Maestro Domine for continuing to bring, "great music close to home!</p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">Before the orchestra came onstage, Maestro Domine came out and thanked the concertgoers for their understanding and patience. He acknowledged that since some people might be late in arriving, he had arranged for a brief pre-concert treat. Sisters Sophie Bi (age 9) and Michelle Bi (age 12), piano students of Joanna Ezrin, were given the honor of playing piano while the latecomers were being seated. Sophie was first and played, “The Kiss,” by Catherine Rollin; Michelle followed and played “Bacchanal” by James Domine. The girls did themselves proud and were rewarded with enthusiastic applause by the audience.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1">The orchestra members then took their seats, and the concert began with the playing of our National Anthem. Raine Soriano, age 15, followed with a performance of James Domine’s,“Soliloquy” from his Piano Concerto #1." This beautiful piece was artfully played by Raine, a very talented young man, and the audience showed their appreciation with applause and cheers.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1">The following piece, “Persepolis Bazaar,” composed and conducted by Charles Fernandez, who also plays bassoon in our orchestra, was originally written for a Persian Festival in San Jose for concert band. This version was specifically done for the San Fernando Valley Symphony Orchestra and Maestro James Domine. A very lively and exciting piece, the composer depicts a day in the life of a Persian Bazaar from opening prayer to closing prayer. He paints a musical picture ranging from young children to men on horseback, to dancing women, to snake charmers, and finally growing into a massive celebration near the end with everyone dancing at once. The audience absolutely loved this celebration of symphonic instrumental orchestration and cheered wildly.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1">Back at the podium, Maestro Domine led the orchestra in the premiere performance of, “Thousand Mile Suite,” by Larry Tuttle, also a local composer and a bass player in our orchestra. This large-scale orchestral journey, in six movements, portrays different steps along the way. The first movement is bright, hopeful, and energetic, the second dark and unpredictable, the third movement features a huge mountain of percussion, brass and bass and is followed by an adrenalin-raising gallop. The strings were then featured on a dark and moody melody, while the last movement finished things off with an epic and visionary view of the future. This is a grand piece, which was played wonderfully by the orchestra, and the audience let the composer know how much they appreciated it with their heartfelt applause.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1">After the intermission came the pièce de résistance … the “Sibelius Violin Concerto.” This gorgeous and extraordinarily difficult piece was, in the hands of the soloist, Aubree Oliverson, seemingly effortless and so adroitly executed as to satisfy even the most critically demanding performance standards. Her playing soared masterfully above the dark orchestral colors and when the concerto reached the full force of its dramatic climax, the audience exploded with thunderous applause and cheering, rising to their feet in acknowledgement and appreciation of Ms. Oliverson, Maestro Domine, and the orchestra. It was truly a grand finale and a glorious ending to a wonderful program of, “Great Music Close To Home.”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1">Unfortunately, some of you missed the performance. Whether it was because of the holiday, illness, or still having to deal with issues resulting from the fires, we hope that Aubree will return to our stage soon so that you, too, will have a chance to see her perform before she steps out into the world on her way to becoming the megastar she undoubtedly will be.</span></p>
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<p>After the playing of the National Anthem, the first work presented was Mozart's delightful <em>Overture to Cosi Fan Tutte, </em>which was, of course, met with great applause from the audience for whom Mozart is always a favorite.</p>
<p>What came next were the three young soloists, each of whom had won the Music Teachers Assoc. of CA San Fernando West Valley competition. The first soloist was 14 year old Ethan Chao who performed the <em>1st movement of Beethoven's Piano Concerto #2 in B-flat major</em>; followed by 15 year old Hannah Kim in a performance of <em>Vieuxtemps' Violin Concerto #5 in A minor, 1st movement</em>; and then came 16 year old Charmaine Lee playing <em>Sarasate's Zigeunerweisen. </em>Each of these very talented young people received tremendous applause from a very thrilled house.</p>
<p>Following intermission, the orchestra returned for the final work of the evening, <em>Beethoven's Symphony #8 in F major. </em>This symphony was completed in October, 1813, at a time when Beethoven was in poor health. Despite what appear to be trying circumstances, the Eighth is considered to be his most delightful and humorous. It premiered in Vienna on February 27, 1814.</p>
<p>At the conclusion, the audience rose to its feet, applauding, cheering and whistling; the first concert of the new season was a resounding success! Concertgoers leaving the auditorium were heard to remark how wonderful an evening it was and how much they enjoyed it.</p>
<p>We look forward to seeing season subscribers and individual concertgoers at our next four concerts, beginning with the performance on November 24, 2018.</p>sfvsymphony.comtag:sfvsymphony.com,2005:Post/60024152018-05-21T17:00:00-07:002022-05-24T00:07:11-07:00Review - May 19, 2018 Concert<div class="entry_title">
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<p><span>An outstanding performance by the orchestra and soloists, under the baton of Maestro Domine, was presented Saturday evening, May 19th, to a most appreciative audience. </span></p>
<p><span data-mce-mark="1">Following the National Anthem, the first work was <em>Franz Liszt's</em> exciting <em>Hungarian Rhapsody</em>. Composed in 1847 for the piano, it was the second, and is by far the most famous, in a set of 19 rhapsodies. It was published in 1851, which then led to its being transcribed for orchestra. </span></p>
<p><span data-mce-mark="1">The next composition,<em> Piano Concerto #2 in C minor,</em> by James Domine, was performed brilliantly by three talented pianists: Knarik Petrosyan played the first movement; Marsenne Cabral the second, and Charlotte Fan the third. These young ladies did Maestro Domine proud, and the audience showed their delight with a standing ovation, great applause. and lots of cheers! </span></p>
<p>After intermission, the orchestra returned for the final piece of the evening, <em>Antonin Dvorak</em>'s magnificent <em>Symphony #9 in E minor (From the New World), </em>which is considered one of the greatest in the repertoire. It is beautiful and meaningful; Maestro Domine's conducting and the orchestra's playing touched the hearts of everyone in the theater. If you are familiar with it, you know why that is. If you are not, do yourself a favor and listen to it. You will be glad you did.</p>
<p>This concert, the last of this season, was a resounding success. We look forward to our 2018-2019 season, beginning in September, and hope to see you there. Have a very nice summer!</p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">Following the National Anthem, the first work was <em>Franz Liszts</em>' exciting <em>Hungarian Rhapsody</em>. Composed in 1847 for the piano, it was the second, and is by far the most famous, in a set of 19 rhapsodies. It was published in 1851, which then led to its being transcribed for orchestra. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1">The next composition,<em> Piano Concerto #2 in C minor,</em> by James Domine, was performed brilliantly by three talented pianists: Knarik Petrosyan played the first movement; Marsenne Cabral the second, and Charlotte Fan the third. These young ladies did Maestro Domine proud, and the audience showed their delight with a standing ovation, great applause. and lots of cheers! </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1">After intermission, the orchestra returned for the final piece of the evening, <em>Antonin Dvorak</em>'s magnificent <em>Symphony #9 in E minor (From the New World), </em>which is considered to be one of the greatest in the repertoire. It is beautiful and meaningful; Maestro Domine's conducting and the orchestra's playing touched the hearts of everyone in the theater. I<span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1">f you are familiar with it, you know why that is. If you are not, do yourself a favor and listen to it. You will be glad you did.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1"><span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1">This concert, the last of this season, was a resounding success. We look forward to our 2018-2019 season, beginning in September, and look forward to seeing you in the audience. Have a very nice summer!</span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1">The piece that followed, "Frolic for Tuba and Orchestra," under the baton of composer Charles Fernandez, who is also a member of the orchestra, can best be described as charming, witty and lively. It is possibly the best tuba concerto and featured tuba player, Aubrey Foard, you will ever hear. The orchestra did a great job! And the audience loved it!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1">Creating an entirely different mood, Smetana's ever-flowing, "Die Moldau," was beautifully played by the orchestra. The concertgoers sat enthralled by this timeless and lovely piece, and showed their pleasure with resounding applause. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1">After intermission, the audience returned to their seats for the performance of Prokofiev's Piano Concerto #3 by the well known and respected pianist, David Pinto. Those who were lucky to have seats that allowed them to watch Mr. Pinto's hands marveled at the speed with which his fingers flew over the keys. His playing was dynamic and powerful, yet sensitive. At the conclusion, the audience leapt to their feet, applauded, shouted and whistled. Mr. Pinto took several curtain calls and asked, surprisingly, asked if they would like a "sweet dessert." He returned to the piano and proceeded to play the lovely "Arabesque#1" by Debussy. Once again the appreciative audience rose and cheered! It was an absolutely wonderful evening of "Great Music Close to Home." <br></span><span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1"><br></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1">The next offering was Scenes and Dances from "El Sombrero de Tres Picos" (The Three-Cornered Hat) by Manuel De Falla. T<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1">his Spanish national tale is about how a miller and his wife got the better of the governor, with a good deal of social commentary, and some humor. There is a skillful blend of Spanish music and Russian choreography in the reproduction. The symphonic version, of course, does not include dance, but the music by itself is a delight to hear. The audience showed their appreciation at the end of the piece.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">After intermission, the audience returned to hear the piece de resistance, the "Concerto for Violin and Violoncello with Orchestra," (Double Concerto) by Johannes Brahms. The audience sat in awe at the playing of 'cellist Jacob Braun and violinist Lisa Liu. This writer quotes a critic who wrote that.,"This concerto<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"> has "vast and sweeping humour" but</span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"> has always been, " ... hampered by its requirement for two brilliant and equally matched soloists." Happily, last evening we most definitely saw two brilliant and equally matched soloists!! <span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">The audience stood, cheered, and applauded their outstanding performances, as well as that of the Orchestra. Maestro Domine was, as always, at his best!</span></span></span></span></p>sfvsymphony.comtag:sfvsymphony.com,2005:Post/60024112017-09-23T17:00:00-07:002022-01-31T23:00:17-08:00Review - September 23, 2017 Concert<p><span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1">On Saturday evening, September 23, 2017, the San Fernando Valley Symphony Orchestra gave its inaugural performance at its beautiful new home venue, the Agoura Performing Arts Education Center, in Agoura Hills. Maestro James Domine came onstage to thank the audience for coming to hear the orchestra on this momentous occasion, after which the orchestra members settled into their chairs and the concert began.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1">The first selection was the Overture<em> to "William Tell" </em>by Rossini, which opened with a hauntingly beautiful melody played by the solo 'cello, and then was joined by all the strings and eventually the entire orchestra. Becoming louder and faster and very exciting, it finally reached what the audience was waiting for, the music that everyone knows and loves from long ago, the theme from the radio show, "<em>The Lone Ranger</em>." At its conclusion, the audience exploded with applause and cheers. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1">Next on the program were three young women who were the winners of the Music Teachers Association of California concerto competition. First up was Ronnie Zhang, who performed the <em>"Carmen</em> <em>Fantasy"</em> by Sarasate. An extremely difficult piece to play, this 13 year old "nailed it." She was incredible, playing flawlessly and causing the audience to gasp at the speed with which her bow moved over the strings. She finished to great applause and cheers from the delighted audience.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1">The next violinist, Audrey Park, age 14, played the second and third movements of the "<em>Violin Concerto in G minor," b</em>y Bruch, one of the most beautiful violin concertos in the repertoire. Her poise and confidence belied her young age; the slow parts of the melody were played beautifully and the sound that came from her violin was exquisite. The audience sat entranced until the end and then showed their appreciation with hearty applause and cheering.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1">The final soloist, pianist Ivy Lee, age 16, played the first movement of Gershwin's <em>"Concerto in F" </em></span><span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1">with great skill and artistry. T<span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1">he masterful play between the jazz and symphonic motifs was delightful throughout. As a critic once put it, "There's a beautiful dramatic and sensual quality" to this piece and it is uniquely American. The audience loved it! Ivy, Ronnie, and Audrey all received standing ovations.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">After a short intermission, Maestro Domine returned to the stage to conduct the orchestra in a great performance of one of the most beloved of Beethoven's works, the "<em>Symphony #5 in C minor</em>." There is little one can add to everything that has been said about this magnificient piece, other than to say that no matter how many times you have seen it performed or listened to it, it is always fresh and exciting and thrilling from start to finish. At the end, the audience erupted with applause and cheers, and stood to acknowledge the orchestra's wonderful playing under the baton of Maestro Domine.</span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1">On Saturday, May 13, 2017, after a few words by Maestro James Domine, and the playing of our National Anthem, the audience took their seats and the evening of glorious music was underway. The opening piece on the program was the exciting and sensual "Bacchanale" from "Samson and Delilah" by Camille Saint-Saens, beautifully played by the Orchestra. The concertgoers responded with great applause. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1">Next we heard the inaugural performance by local composer, Richard Egizi. Entitled "In Memoria di Mio Padre." This is a four Tone Poem piece that he wrote in tribute to his late father who, as his best friend and mentor, guided him into and through his musical path. <span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1">A very touching work, embued with the composer's love and admiration for his father, was felt and acknowledged by the audience's applause and standing ovation.</span> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1">"By Steam Or By Dream," </span><span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1">a work by Larry Tuttle, another local composer, and bass player with the Orchestra, was next on the program. As the composer put it, "This music was inspired by ideas of invention, progress, and forward momentum, and designed to be </span><span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1">colorful and high-energy. It contains equal parts Beethoven scherzo, Irish jig, and rock shuffle, with the audience intended to be transported and have fun." It completely succeeded in doing just that, as demonstrated by the audience's appreciative response at its conclusion.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1">Following a brief intermission, the orchestra performed,"The Enchanted Lake," by Anatole Liadov. </span><span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1">Most of his tone poems were based on Russian folk tales but this piece</span><span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1"> was an exception; it arose solely from his imagination. The audience was enchanted by the delicate scoring and immaculate craftsmanship, all packaged into a magical six minutes. Once again, the Orchestra was excellent.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1">The program ended with an outstanding performance of the gorgeous "Romeo and Juliet Overture-Fantasie" by Piotr Illyich Tchaikovsky. There are never words to describe the beauty of this magnificent work. It was a fitting ending to a perfect evening of music, thanks to the great composers, the outstanding performance by the musicians of the San Fernando Valley Symphony Orchestra, and the dedication to his art by our illustrious Conductor/Music Director/Composer, James Domine!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-mce-mark="1">After a few words by the Maestro, and the playing of the National Anthem, the Orchestra performed the "Hebrides Overture" by Felix Mendelssohn. This overture was written after a trip to the Hebrides Island, "... to depict the movement of the sea and the rolling waves, as well as the loneliness and solitude..." he had experienced while exploring Fingal's Cave on the Island." These emotions were expressed beautifully by the Orchestra.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-mce-mark="1">The piece that followed, "Pastorale Variee for Clarinet and Strings" by Paul Ben-Haim" is a ..."flowing work that embodies the Mediterranean school with long, meandering, melodic lines, irregular rhythms and subtle harmonies." Geoff Nudell, the clarinet soloist, was superb, and he was ablysupported by the strings. Throughout the performance, you could have heard a pin drop, but when the last note had drifted away, the room just exploded.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-mce-mark="1">Geoff Nudell, clarinet; Ruth Bruegger, violin; Sally Berman, violin, Novi Novog, viola and Michelle Milner, 'cello then treated the audience to an encore, Carl Maria von Weber's "Clarinet Quintet - Finale: Allegro." This is a great piece, in four movements,but "the finale is the piece de resistance, a rollicking Rondo allegro giojoso, which bounces forward effortlessly like a horse racing into the wind." The audience expressed its appreciation with great applause.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1">The next work, by Sergei Prokofiev, "Symphony #1 in D major" (Classical), "... has genuinely thrilled people deeply and often since its premiere in 1918 in St. Petersburg, Russia. Through this music, Prokofiev was trying honestly to see what his relation to the past was." He wrote in his autobiography, </span><span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1">"It seemed to me that had Haydn lived to our day he would have retained his own style, while accepting something of the new at the same time. That was the kind of symphony I wanted to write." This is a great piece which the audience enjoyed thoroughly, as was evident by their hearty applause and cheers.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1">The final piece of the evening was Antonin Dvorak's Violin Concerto in A minor," played by 18 year old phenom Aubree Oliverson. Words fail but, if you were there, you saw and heard something very, very special. If you were not, you missed a stellar performance by this lovely young woman. Poised, confident, unassuming and technically perfect, Aubree is destined to become a big star. Our audiences have been privileged to to see her perform three times now. Let us hope there will be a fourth time in the near future. This was a wonderful way to conclude a marvelous program!</span></p>
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<p>The next selection, "Music Madly Makes the World Go Round," by composer Cary Belling, who is also a violinist with the SFVSO, was charming and delightful; full of whimsy and unexpected surprises. It totally delighted the audience, who applauded and cheered him and the Orchestra. </p>
<p>Following the intermission came the last offering of the evening, Felix Mendelssohn's Symphony #3 in A minor, the "Scottish," This very popular and gorgeous piece of music was played to perfection and completely captivated the audience. Their applause brought back Maestro Domine from the wings several times to take his bows. Kudos to him and to the excellent musicians who made this evening so very special.</p>
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<p> </p>sfvsymphony.comtag:sfvsymphony.com,2005:Post/60024072016-11-21T16:00:00-08:002022-05-10T23:28:57-07:00Review - November 19, 2016 Concert<p><span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1">Last Saturday evening's Concert at the Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center was one of the best performances ever given by the San Fernando Valley Symphony Orchestra. Maestro James Domine opened with the beautiful "Tales from the Vienna Woods" by Johann Strauss, Jr. This was followed by the "Oboe Concerto," composed and conducted by Charles Fernandez, who is also a bassoonist with the Orchestra. The renowned oboist, Francisco Castillo, enthralled the audience by performing this great Concerto in an incredible display of virtuosity, using the "circular breathing" technique which allows him to play very long passages of music seemingly without taking a breath. When the piece ended, the audience erupted with great applause, and cheered both the oboist and the composer. Maestro Domine then returned to the podium and conducted Beethoven's "Romance in G major, Op. 50." Concertmaster Ruth Bruegger gave a wonderful performance on the violin before an enraptured audience. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1">To conclude the first part of the program, Maestro Domine presented his own composition, the "Frankenstein Fantasy for Violin and Orchestra," in its inaugural performance, with Ruth Bruegger once again on the violin. This is an exciting, somewhat frightening piece of music, with a gorgeous theme that appears unexpectedly. It was played to perfection by Ms. Bruegger, and the audience loved it. They rose from their seats to applaud and cheer. <span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1">The one word heard from many of the concertgoers</span></span><span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1"> in the audience and during intermission was, "WOW!!" </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1">The second half of the program was the music of Georges Bizet; first his "Symphony in C major" and, to conclude the program, the famous "Carmen Suite #1." Both of these works were beautifully played by the Orchestra under the artful direction of the conductor. When the final notes rang out, the entire audience stood, applauded and cheered what was indeed a fantastic evening of music!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1"> </span></p>sfvsymphony.comtag:sfvsymphony.com,2005:Post/60024062016-09-10T17:00:00-07:002021-04-21T10:12:28-07:00Review - September 10, 2016 Concert<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">To all who were present last night and witnessed the smashing performance of the San Fernando Valley Symphony Orchestra, you were indeed fortunate. From the first piece, Von Suppe's <em>Light Cavalry Overture,</em> which was played with amazing enthusiasm and zeal, the audience knew they were in for a very special evening. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Next came the winners of the Music Teachers Association of California SFVW Branch Competition, violinists Thompson Wang and Bronte Vlashi. Sixteen-year-old Thompson skillfully performed the first movement of the very difficult Sibelius<em> Violin Concerto</em>, followed by fifteen-year-old Bronte's fiery performance of Sarasate's <em>Zigeunerweisen</em>. The two young musicians played with the confidence of seasoned professionals and were heartily rewarded by thunderous applause from the audience.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">The Orchestra then delighted everyone with a wonderful performance of Strauss, Jr.'s <em>An der</em> <em>Schoenen Blauen Donau Walzer </em>(On the Beautiful Blue Danube). Not only were women in the audience swaying in their seats, but several of the violinists were as well! A gorgeous piece of music that put smiles on the faces of all.<br></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">And then, after the intermission, the audience was treated to the final piece on the program, Beethoven's <em>Symphony #7. </em>Knowing that classical music lovers are familiar with all nine of Beethoven's symphonies, suffice it to say, it is one of his masterpieces. Under the baton of Maestro Domine and in the hands of the San Fernando Valley Symphony Orchestra (literally), it could not have been performed better. At the conclusion, the audience applauded, cheered, and rose to their feet in appreciation. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">If you could not be there, you missed a "happening;" we hope you will be able to join us for the next concert on November 19th. </span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1"><em>Concerto for Two Violins in D minor</em>, the next offering, was composed originally as a vehicle for <em>The</em> <em>Symphomaniax</em>, a classical music ensemble that features solo violin, guitar, 'cello and bass. In July 2014, the first performance of this concerto in its original version for solo violin and guitar was given at an outdoor concert, with Ruth Bruegger on violin and the composer on guitar. The two-violin version was made the following year and received its inaugural performance last evening featuring Ruth Bruegger and 17-year-old Abigail Tsai playing the solo violin parts beautifully. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><em>The Concerto for Violin and Violoncello </em>composed in the Fall of 2007 followed, with Ruth Bruegger on violin and Ernie Carbajal, Jr. on 'cello. In the first movement, the violin and 'cello are set in a complementary dialog in a unified texture that unfolds through the exposition; the overall character of the second movement provides a transition to the finale, in which the main theme is given different melodic variations and different permutations. The overall character of this movement is one of comparative lightness and delicacy, ending with appropriate simplicity.</span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"> Under the baton of Maestro Domine the Orchestra played wonderfully, and the soloists ... no surprise, were outstanding. The audience showed their appreciation!</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1">After a brief intermission, during which were heard many comments from the concertgoers about how much they were enjoying the program, the audience returned to their seats for the Inaugural Performance of the final piece,</span><em style="font-size: small;"> Symphony #2 in E-flat major (Esterhazy). </em><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1">This symphony is reminiscent of the orchestral repertoire from the earlier classical period, when Franz Josef Hayden was music director and conductor of the Esterhazy Orchestra.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1">At the end of the performance the audience stood, applauded, and cheered. Many people approached Maestro Domine to congratulate him on his compositions and to express their gratitude.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1">After the playing of our National Anthem, Maestro Domine began the concert with John Williams' Harry Potter Suite. <span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1">This delightful medley, in five movements, is based on the endearing themes from the smash hit Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Following the Suite were excerpts from four other Harry Potter movies, as arranged by Katherine Ramos Baker, with the CSUN Women's Chorale joining the Orchestra. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1"><span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1">The next composition, "Nocturne," in three movements, by Claude Debussy, was inspired by a series of impressionist </span></span><span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1"><span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1"><span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1">paintings, also entitled Nocturnes.</span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1"> The Chorale of young women sang it like angels, even though they were supposed to be the sirenes,<span>"with their haunting strains of mysterious and enchanting voices from across the salty spray and play of the wind and waves," and the Orchestra did a great job on a very difficult piece.</span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1">There followed an intermission and a silent auction, with the happy winners receiving the good news at the end of the Concert.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1">And then came the "piece de resistance," James Domine's Piano Concerto #3 in A minor (Wind of Time), played brilliantly by pianist extraordinaire, Joanna Ezrin. Words fail me, but I can say that at the end of the performance, the audience exploded, stood, and cheered her and our illustrious Composer and Maestro, James Domine. Ms. Ezrin came back for three curtain calls and then, to the delight of all the women, sat down at the piano to play and sing a lovely homage to mothers because, in fact, it was Mother's Day. Brought a tear to many an eye I'm sure ... I know it did to mine!</span></p>
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<p>The program opened with Maestro Domine's exciting composition, "Concerto for French Horn and Orchestra." This piece is in three chronological contrasting moods: first is a "rock and roll" intro in three parts; the second movement is a jazz ballad arranged in the 1950's style of Nelson Riddle; and the third harks back to traditional classical concerti a la Mozart. The audience applauded and cheered Ms. Bliman's great performance. As an encore, and on the lighter side, she offered another type of magic by playing solo horn accompanied by the song "Music Music Music" on CD, and threw in some dance steps as well. The audience was delighted by this sampling from her fun "one woman" show. </p>
<p>The next selection was the rarely heard but very beautiful,"Violin Concerto in E minor," by the Russian composer Julius Conus. Performed by 17 year old Aubree Oliverson, a student at the prestigious Colburn Academy, the audience knew immediately that they were listening to something very special. Ms. Oliverson was, in a word, brilliant. Her exquisite playing, comfortable and confident demeanor, and charm will most definitely take her to the heights of success! This was her second appearance with the San Fernando Valley Symphony Orchestra; it is hoped that she will perform with the Orchestra again in the near future. The audience made their appreciation known by bringing her back for three standing ovations.</p>
<p>Following intermission came the icing on the cake, "Beethoven's Symphony #5 in C minor." Maestro Domine led the Orchestra through the four gorgeous movements of this most favorite of all symphonies, and he and the musicians were, in a word, superb (kudos to the composer as well).</p>
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<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;" data-mce-mark="1">Charles Fernandez then took the baton to lead the Orchestra in performing his own composition, the "Lovers Dance" from "The Statue," a beautiful and charming work that was warmly and enthusiastically rewarded with great applause.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">The next selection, Tchaikovsky's "Variations on a Rococo Theme," featured the very talented and exceptional 17 year old 'cellist, Ernest Carbajal, Jr., currently a student at the prestigious Colburn Academy. This work, on its own merits, is truly wonderful. In Ernie's hands, it was absolutely marvelous. Those who were present for this performance will one day be able to say they saw him in concert before he achieved the stardom that undoubtedly is his future. Of course, Maestro Domine and all of the great</span> musicians in the Orchestra are to be commended in supporting the soloist to perfection. After a standing ovation and several curtain calls, Ernie returned to treat the audience to two encores. He was cheered mightily! An intermission followed, where glowing praise of the first half of the program was heard over and over again.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;" data-mce-mark="1">After intermission, Maestro Domine and the Orchestra returned with the evening's "piece de resistance," the "Manfred Symphony in B minor" by Tchaikovsky. This is a programmatic piece, as explained by the Maestro in his opening remarks, which is rarely performed live. We were most fortunate, and thank him sincerely, for giving us this opportunity. Kudos to him and the Orchestra for a wonderfully entertaining program from beginning to end. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1">The first piece of music played wonderfully by the Orchestra was Verdi's Overture to "Nabucco." This was followed by excellent performances of the first movement of Liszt's Piano Concerto #1 in E-flat major by <span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1">16 year old soloist Devon Valdez;</span> the first movement of Elgar's 'Cello Concerto by <span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1">17 year old Isaac Yun, and the first movement of Saint-Saens 'Cello Concerto in A minor </span>by 16 year old Aliya Hunter. The audience sat enthralled by the talent of these students and thanked them with hearty applause and cheers.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1">After a brief intermission, Maestro Domine returned to conduct the Orchestra in Rimsky-Korsakoff's stirring masterpiece, "Scheherazade." Always a favorite among concertgoers, the audience sat entranced by the beauty of the music; the playing of the Orchestra, especially the musicians who handled the difficult solo parts so brilliantly; and last, but not least, he who brought it all together, Maestro James Domine.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1">As the audience was leaving the theatre, many of them stopped to compliment and thank the young soloists; and many were heard commenting on the evening's marvelous entertainment. All in all, a night to remember!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-mce-mark="1">The afternoon's program was a wonderful one, featuring three foremost soloists: Katherine Marsh performing Vivaldi's "Flute Concerto in F major;" Nancy Roth performing Mozart's "Violin Concerto #1 in B-flat major, and Steven Ades, performing Maestro James Domine's Bassoon Concerto. These consummate musicians would have made Vivaldi and Mozart, and </span><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-mce-mark="1">did</span><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-mce-mark="1"> make Domine, very proud. The final piece was the "Finale from Sinfonia #2 in E-flat major by Domine, a remarkable and beautiful composition. The audience </span><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-mce-mark="1">enthusiastically </span><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-mce-mark="1">applauded and cheered the musicians, soloists, and music director, composer, conductor James Domine for a great concert.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Comments heard from the departing concertgoers were how much they enjoyed the performances, and that the Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center was a delightful place with excellent acoustics for a Sunday afternoon concert.</span><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">To those of you who were unable to attend, you missed something special; but we look forward to seeing you on November 28th at the Scherr Forum Theatre in Thousand Oaks. </span></p>sfvsymphony.comtag:sfvsymphony.com,2005:Post/60023992015-07-25T17:00:00-07:002022-04-15T03:52:37-07:00Review - July 25, 2015 Concert<div><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">On Saturday evening, July 25, 2015, The San Fernando Valley Symphony Orchestra presented ,"An Evening at Esterhazy," with the Esterhazy Chamber Orchestra performing under the baton of its Music Director, Maestro James Domine.</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">In his opening remarks, Maestro Domine welcomed the concertgoers to the Elks Lodge Auditorium, a new and wonderful venue for the Orchestra, and thanked the season subscribers for their ongoing and much appreciated support. He asked that everyone consider signing up for a season subscription to ensure that the SFVSO can continue to provide,"Great Music Close to Home," far into the future. Subscription renewal forms for the 2015-2016 season will be mailed out in August. </span></div>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1">Following Maestro James Domine's words of welcome and the playing of our National Anthem, the concert began with the inaugural performance of "Tales of Science and Magic," written by Larry Tuttle who, besides being a very fine composer, is also a bass player with our Orchestra. The audience showed their appreciation of his thought-provoking and unusual piece with enthusiastic applause, especially when he was introduced by Maestro Domine.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1">The next work was Samuel Barber's beautiful "Concerto for Violin and Orchestra," performed with absolute perfection by Nancy Roth, a renowned violin soloist. She received thunderous applause and took several curtain calls. The Orchestra played wonderfully as well.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">After a brief intermission, Maestro Domine and the Orchestra returned to perform Tchaikovsky's Symphony #5. </span>Under the Maestro's baton, the Orchestra performed this difficult work beautifully. T</span><span style="font-size: small;">here are inadequate words to express the feelings that are evoked by the joyous and sorrowful magnificence of this Symphony. The one word that was clearly heard from many of the concertgoers as they left the theater was, "brilliant," and indeed the entire evening's performance was just that! </span></p>sfvsymphony.comtag:sfvsymphony.com,2005:Post/60023972015-04-29T17:00:00-07:002024-01-28T21:33:55-08:00Maestro James Domine<div>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1"><span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1">Saturday evening, March 21, 2015, began with a pre-concert fundraising dinner at the Marmalade Cafe in the "Commons." Thanks to the participating concertgoers, the SFVSO will be the beneficiary of a nice sized check from the restaurant. After dinner, it was just a short walk to Founders Hall in the Civic Center where The Esterhazy Orchestra of Calabasas was in readiness for the Concert. </span><span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1"> </span></span><span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1">At exactly 8:00 pm, Maestro James Domine took the podium to chat briefly about the evening's program. He thanked the audience for their continued support, and introduced the Orchestra's Board of Directors.</span></p>
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<div><span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1">The next treat, after intermission, was the inaugural performance of the Overture in G minor by our wonderful Maestro, James Domine, whose extraordinary talent never ceases to amaze. Based on the reaction of the audience, he may very well be a "legend in his own time." </span></div>
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<div><span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1">Thanks to all who attended and showed appreciation for the marvelous music and performances you were privileged to see and hear. It should be noted that the room was sold out and many had to be turned away. To that end, we recommend you consider purchasing a season subscription, when it is offered for the next season, to insure that you do not miss each and every glorious performance.</span></div>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1">For details about the Concert on Saturday, January 31, 2015, please refer to the "Concert Calendar" on our "Home" page. This is going to be an outstanding performance that you do not want to miss!</span></p>
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<p><strong>After Maestro James Domine's words of welcome and the playing of our National Anthem, the exciting and fun "Animatus Eventus Suite," composed and conducted by Chuck Fernandez (who also plays bassoon in the Orchestra) was performed to rousing applause from the audience.</strong></p>
<p><strong>We were then treated to the superb playing of pianists Graceful Lee, 18 years of age, and Ivy Lee, 14 years of age, who were this year's winners of the Music Teachers of California Concerto Competition. Ivy played the first movement of Beethoven's "Piano Concerto #1 in C major;" Graceful played the first movement of the "Piano Concerto #2 in G minor" by Saint-Saens. The audience was enthralled by the marvelous performances by both sisters and spoke glowingly of them during intermission.</strong> <br> <br><strong>Maestro Domine, who knows how to put together a "fun"tastic program, proved it by concluding the first half with the very famous "Dance of the Hours" from "La Gioconda" by Ponchielli, which the Orchestra performed with verve and enthusiasm. This very famous piece of music was immediately recognized by the audience with smiles and chuckles (remembering the Disney version in the movie Fantasia).</strong> <br> <br><strong>Following intermission, Maestro Domine masterfully conducted the the final selection ... the not often heard but, of course, marvelous "Symphony #4 in B-flat major" by Beethoven. At the end of the Orchestra's excellent performance, the audience cheered and applauded. As they exited, everyone was smiling and talking excitedly about the entire program. The word "wonderful" was heard over and over again. It truly was that ... and more! </strong></p>
<p><strong>If you were unable to be in the theater last evening, you missed something special. Hopefully we will see you at our next concert on Saturday, January 31, 2015, at the Tutor Family Performing Arts Center at Chaminade in West Hills. It's never too soon to order tickets, which you can do right here on our website.</strong></p>
<p><strong>We look forward to seeing you in January and wish you a very Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas and New Year.</strong></p>sfvsymphony.comtag:sfvsymphony.com,2005:Post/60023912014-10-11T17:00:00-07:002022-05-30T02:05:49-07:00Ernie Carbajal, Jr., Cellist<p><span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1">We are pleased to announce that 16 year old wunderkind 'cellist Ernie Carbajal, Jr., has been awarded first prize in the recent Bach competition sponsored by the Music Teachers Association of Southern California. Our kudos to Ernie, with thanks to his teachers, Daniel Grab currently and Glenn Grab previously, and to his parents, Ernie and Jackie Carbajal, for giving him their support and musical genes.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Ernie has the distinction of being the youngest member of the San Fernando Valley Symphony Orchestra and has soloed on several occasions. Special thanks to Maestro James Domine for providing Ernie with the opportunity to perform before audiences who delight in seeing and hearing this rising young star. </span></p>sfvsymphony.comtag:sfvsymphony.com,2005:Post/60023902014-09-27T17:00:00-07:002021-09-02T10:25:37-07:00Review - September 27, 2014 Concert<p><span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1">The evening began with a pre-concert fundraising dinner at the Marmalade Cafe, just a short distance from Founders Hall at the Calabasas Civic Center. Thanks to everyone who participated, the Orchestra will be the recipient of a substantial check from the restaurant. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1">Those of you who attended were truly rewarded with one of the most wonderful Concerts the San Fernando Valley Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of Maestro James Domine, has performed. From the rousing opening number, <em>Contrapunctus in D minor by Domine,</em> to the final <em>Symphony #7 in C major by Haydn</em>, the Orchestra played magnificently. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1">There are not sufficient adjectives to use in remarking on the three selections in-between and the artists who performed them. The <em>Violin Concerto in C major</em> by <em>Haydn</em> was performed brilliantly by 16 year old Aubree Oliverson, with poise and skill beyond her years; The <em>Horn Concerto #1 in D major by Mozart </em>was played beautifully by veteran horn soloist and Orchestra member Jennifer Bliman; and 16 year old Ernie Carbajal, Jr. "brought down the house" with his superb performance of <em>Popper's Hungarian Rhapsody Op. 68.</em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1">As we left the Hall, people all around could be heard extolling the marvelous music and performances they had just been privileged to see and hear. It should be mentioned that the room was sold out; and those who chose to stand indicated how glad they were that they had stayed. Special thanks to them. </span></p>sfvsymphony.comtag:sfvsymphony.com,2005:Post/60023882014-06-08T17:00:00-07:002014-06-13T18:49:45-07:00Review - May 24, 2014 Concert<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-mce-mark="1">The evening of May 24, 2014, started out with a gathering of many of our concertgoers for a pre-concert fundraising dinner at the California Pizza Kitchen, close to the Scherr Forum Theatre. Because of you who came and dined with us, we are certain to receive a nice return from CPK for the benefit of the Orchestra.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-mce-mark="1">We were then greatly rewarded by the performances of our Orchestra and guests at this last Concert of the season. The wondrous <em>Concerto for Viola, subtitled: Equinox, a Seeker's Journey</em>, was written by Cary Belling, a local composer and member of the SFVSO, and was played with virtuosity and soulfulness by violist Victor de Almeida. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-mce-mark="1">The next selection was the<em> Piano Concerto #1 in B-flat minor</em>, written by our own James Domine and performed by three local high school students, Vera Weber (1st movement), Colin Muir (2nd movement), and Carmen Cabral (3rd movement), who had previously played these movements at the annual Music Teachers' Association of California competition. Thanks to the tutelage of piano teacher extraordinaire, Joanna Ezrin (and the genius of the composer), Vera, Colin, and Carmen were all winners at the competition. Needless to say, these talented young people brought down the house!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-mce-mark="1">Following the intermission, Maestro Domine masterfully conducted the Orchestra in the magnificence that is the Shostakovich <em>Symphony #5 in D minor</em>. In this great work, the composer depicts the isolation, abandonment, and social separation endured by him throughout the dark oppression of a Stalinistic society. Finally emerging in the last movement of the Symphony is the composer's realization of an idealized artistic vision. If you missed the concert and have never heard this Symphony, purchase a CD, or listen to it on YouTube. You will be very glad that you did. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">We look forward to seeing you at next season's Opening Concert on September 27th.</span></p>sfvsymphony.comtag:sfvsymphony.com,2005:Post/60023862014-04-04T17:00:00-07:002014-06-13T18:53:11-07:00Review - March 29, 2014 Concert<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1">Everyone attending the Concert last Saturday evening, March 29, was in full agreement that the Orchestra performed magnificently under the artful baton of Maestro James Domine. The first selection, the Overture to Die Fledermaus by Strauss, was warmly received by the capacity crowd. It was followed by Nancy Roth's superb performance of the Sibelius Violin Concerto. The audience acknowledged the skill and artistry of Ms. Roth's playing with tremendous applause, cheers, and a standing ovation. Glowing remarks were heard during the intermission, after which the Orchestra concluded the Concert with an outstanding performance of the seldom heard but greatly admired Symphony #1 in G major by Tchaikovsky. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1">It was a wondrous evening of beautiful music which the concertgoers appeared to enjoy immensely. If you missed it, be sure to attend our next great Concert on May 24, 2014. We look forward to seeing you there. </span></p>
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<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1">Persons experiencing uncontrollable coughing must</span><span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-mark="1"> leave the auditorium and wait in the lobby until the spasm subsides; </span></span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-mce-mark="1">The music performed by the 20-piece Orchestra included two pieces by Mozart: Symphony #1 in E-flat major; and the Violin Concerto #5 in A major, beautifully played by Concertmaster Ruth Bruegger. Also on the program were the Symphony #9 in C major by Haydn; Boccherini's Violoncello Concerto in B-flat major, featuring soloist par excellence Daniel Grab; and the inaugural performance of Domine's Sinfonietta in C major. At the conclusion, the full capacity audience stood and cheered the orchestra, the soloists, and the Maestro in recognition and gratitude. It was an evening to remember!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-mce-mark="1">The Esterhazy Chamber Orchestra of Calabasas looks forward to performing in Founders' Hall in the near future, so stay tuned ......</span></p>sfvsymphony.comtag:sfvsymphony.com,2005:Post/60023832013-11-29T16:00:00-08:002022-08-19T07:57:05-07:00Review - November 23, 2013 Concert<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-mce-mark="1">Many thanks to all of you who attended the Orchestra's performance on Saturday, November 23, 2013, in the Scherr Forum Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civics Art Plaza. Thanks also to the concertgoers who supported our pre-concert fundraising effort by dining at CPK. As you know, the success of the San Fernando Valley Symphony Orchestra is incumbent upon your support. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-mce-mark="1">Maestro James Domine began the evening with the exciting and beautiful "Bacchanale" from Samson and Delilah by Camille Saint-Saens, followed by The Inaugural Performance of the Maestro's very own "Flute Concerto" featuring Katherine Marsh. The audience loved it and showed its appreciation with hearty applause for both the composer and the soloist. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-mce-mark="1">During the intermission, people were heard praising the Orchestra, Maestro Domine's wonderful concerto, and the masterful playing of Ms. Marsh.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-mce-mark="1">Following intermission, we were treated to an extraordinary performance of Manuel da Falla's "El Sombrero de Tres Picos" (Dances from the "Three-Cornered Hat" Ballet). The Orchestra did itself proud, under Maestro Domine's able direction, and we congratulate them. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-mce-mark="1">We hope to see you at the next Concert on March 29, 2014. </span></p>sfvsymphony.comtag:sfvsymphony.com,2005:Post/60023822013-09-30T17:00:00-07:002022-03-23T05:59:57-07:00Review - September 28, 2013 Concert<div><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Thanks to everyone who attended the Opening Concert of the 2013-2014 season last Saturday evening, September 28, 2013.</span></div>
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<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">P.S. Information regarding the Pre-Concert Fundraiser Dinner will be forthcoming. In the meantime, view photos of some of our previous dinners on our <a href="http://sfvsymphony.com/pre_concertdinnerphotos/">PHOTO ALBUM</a> page.</span></p>sfvsymphony.comtag:sfvsymphony.com,2005:Post/60023802013-04-21T17:00:00-07:002013-04-23T08:33:42-07:00Review - April 20, 2013 Concert<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">The fourth and final Concert of the season on Saturday, April 20, 2013, was, in the opinion of a great many of the concertgoers, "brilliant." The opening selection, "Intermezzo and Barcarolle from Tales of Hoffmann" by Jacques Offenbach was played by the Orchestra with a vitality that did this work proud. Many of us were very familiar with the "Barcarolle" and were delighted to have an opportunity to hear the "Intermezzo" as well. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">In keeping with the energy that had already been generated, composer Charles Fernandez took the baton to conduct his "Suite from 'The Statue' Ballet." This never before performed cinematic-type work is simply breathtaking in the excitement it generates. The audience thanked Fernandez and the Orchestra with appreciative applause.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">If you had seen Daniel Grab perform the Haydn Cello Concerto at the March 2012 Concert, you knew that the next piece by Tchaikovsky, "Variations on a Rococo Theme," was going to be something special, and it was. Played superbly by Daniel, you could have heard a pin drop.This gorgeous music was sheer perfection to our ears. The applause was tremendous; and our wonderful young cellist received three curtain calls and a standing ovation. He then favored the audience with an impeccable performance of the Prelude to Bach's Suite #3 for Solo Cello. It brought the "house" down!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Maestro Domine selected as the finale Tchaikovsky's Symphony #3 in D major (the "Polish"), a great but rarely played or heard work. Those of us who were fortunate enough (or wise enough) to attend this Concert have definitely heard it now, and we thank the Maestro for making us aware of it. Under his direction, the Orchestra performed the five movements beautifully; and received thunderous applause and a standing ovation after the rousing conclusion. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">If you were there and would like to leave a message, please go to "Sign Guestbook" on the Home page. If you were unable to attend, we are sorry that you missed it and hope to see you at the opening of the new season in the fall.</span></p>
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<p>Ruth Bruegger, violinist extraordinaire, then came on stage for the inaugural performance of James Domine's Violin Concerto #1 in G major. The Maestro had commented prior to the Concert that he had written this concerto many years ago and had been influenced by the great composers of the past. As we listened, traces of Haydn and Mozart were present but, as the Concerto developed, it took on the clear and unmistakable mark of its composer, James Domine. The audience responded heartily and Ms. Bruegger was called back for several curtain calls. During the intermission, many of us talked and agreed on how glad we were that he had dusted off this splendid work and afforded us the pleasure of hearing it.</p>
<p>The concluding piece, the beautiful Ninth Symphony in E minor (From the New World) by Dvorak, was played to perfection. The audience exploded with cheers, applause, and a standing ovation for Maestro Domine, the wonderful soloists within the Orchestra and, of course, the entire ensemble of talented musicians.</p>
<p>We do hope you were in the audience. If you were unable to attend, please come to the next Concert on February 23, 2013. Another great program is planned so be sure not to miss it. We will be looking for you!</p>sfvsymphony.comtag:sfvsymphony.com,2005:Post/60023762012-11-30T16:00:00-08:002012-12-21T07:09:17-08:00Holiday Gift Giving<p><span style="font-size: small;">Here's wishing you a Happy and Healthy Holiday Season, one that need not be stressful. While some of you enjoy the hustle and bustle of shopping for gifts for family and friends, others prefer staying away from crowds and rather buy online. Whatever your preference, we ask you to consider doing your holiday shopping in an easy way that will also help to support the San Fernando Valley Symphony Orchestra. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The SFVSO has an arrangement with Amazon.com whereby Amazon pays the Orchestra a percentage of the sales from purchases made through our website. Just click on the amazon.com icon on the left side of this webpage. That will take you directly to their website where you can make purchases the same as if you had gone directly to their website. There is no extra cost to you. It's simple, it's convenient, it's your way to help assure that the San Fernando Valley Symphony Orchestra continues to bring you, "Great Music Close to Home." Thank you!</span></p>sfvsymphony.comtag:sfvsymphony.com,2005:Post/60023752012-11-20T16:00:00-08:002012-12-21T06:55:45-08:00December 1, 2012 Concert<p>The Second Concert of this Season takes place on Saturday, December 1, 2012, at 7:30 pm, in the Janet & Ray Scherr Forum Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civics Art Plaza (for program details, please click on "2012-2013 Calendar"). We are very excited to tell you that Maestro James Domine's Violin Concerto in G major is having its inaugural performance that evening. You will not want to miss what will be a wonderful night of music, one which your family and friends will enjoy as well.</p>
<p>Please show your added support of the SFVSO by joining your fellow music lovers for the pre-concert fundraising dinner at the Marmalade Cafe in Westlake Village. The food is great; and they will donate 20% of your dinner tab to the Orchestra. To print the flyer, which must be handed to your server at the restaurant, click here: <a href="http://www.sfvsymphony.com/publicfiles/MarmaladeFlyer_01Dec2012.pdf" target="_blank">Marmalade Flyer</a></p>
<p>We look forward to seeing you!</p>sfvsymphony.comtag:sfvsymphony.com,2005:Post/60023742012-10-27T17:00:00-07:002021-09-09T10:24:07-07:00SFVSO Education Outreach-Nov 2012<p>As you may know, in addition to being Music Director and Conductor of the Orchestra, Maestro James Domine is an excellent teacher of music appreciation and an historian of considerable accomplishment and scholarship. The two classes he taught in October, as part of the San Fernando Valley Orchestra's Education Outreach Program, were very successful and greatly appreciated by those who attended. It is Maestro Domine's intention that this be an ongoing program. The following classes are scheduled for the month of November:</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Renaissance Aesthetic: Understanding the Universe </span></p>
<p>Class meets Monday afternoons 1-3 pm - November 5, 12, 19 & 26</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Great Composer Series: The Music of Franz Josef Haydn</span></p>
<p>Class meets Tuesday afternoons 1-3 pm - November 6, 13, 20 & 27</p>
<p>Classes are held at the Winnetka Convention Center, 20122 Vanowen Street, Winnetka.</p>
<p>There is a small fee of $20.00 for either class or $35.00 for both. If you are interested in enrolling, please call 818-347-4807.</p>sfvsymphony.comtag:sfvsymphony.com,2005:Post/60023732012-10-15T17:00:00-07:002021-12-14T05:31:36-08:00Review - October 13, 2012 Season Opener<p>"The Orchestra was terrific tonight," commented concertgoers as they exited the Scherr Forum Theatre at Saturday evening's season opener. Beginning with the exciting "Slavonic Dance #2" by Dvorak and concluding with the hauntingly beautiful strains of "The Moldau" by Smetana, everything went perfectly under the baton of Maestro James Domine.</p>
<p>In between, there was an outstanding display of virtuosity by three young musicians who were this year's winners of the Music Teachers' Association of California (West San Fernando Valley Branch) Competition. 15 year old violinist Timothy Le performed Wieniawski's "Scherzo Tarantelle;" 16 year old pianist Bruce Tui played the 1st movement of Chopin's "Piano Concerto#1 in E minor;" and 17 year old pianist Wesley Tui played the 2nd movement of Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto #2 in C minor. The audience responded with cheers and hearty applause. Ms. Anita Swearingen, Chairwoman of the MTAC Competition Committee, presented Maestro Domine with a donation to the SFVSO for providing Timothy, Bruce and Wesley with the opportunity to perform their winning pieces with the Orchestra.</p>
<p>The next composition, 12 year old Nathan Le's Symphony #1 in A minor (Crisis in Japan), left many in the audience awestruck that such a wonderful piece was the work of so young a boy. Applause rang out and, at the end of the concert, people hovered around him, offering congratulations and assuring him that he is destined to become a "big star." Nathan took all of this praise with great modesty (and was probably glad to go home where he could be out of the spotlight and return to just being a regular 12 year old kid).</p>
<p>It was a night of great music!</p>sfvsymphony.comtag:sfvsymphony.com,2005:Post/60023722012-10-13T17:00:00-07:002021-09-09T11:39:03-07:00Review - October 13, 2012 Fundraiser<p>Thanks to everyone who dined at The California Pizza Kitchen restaurant Saturday evening prior to the Concert by our own San Fernando Valley Symphony Orchestra. It was wonderful to see you enjoying great food in the company of friends and fellow music lovers. The Orchestra is truly appreciative of your support by attending not only our Concerts, but also these much needed fundraisers. We are certain to receive a nice check from CPK because of you!</p>sfvsymphony.comtag:sfvsymphony.com,2005:Post/60023712012-10-02T17:00:00-07:002012-12-21T06:44:56-08:00Review - September 20, 2012 Fundraiser<p>Once again we want to thank our supporters who stopped to have a meal at El Torito Restaurant on September 20, 2012, to help in the Orchestra's fundraising effort. We just learned that they took in a substantial amount of money from our friends and family, which means a nice check for the SFVSO. In fact, they asked us to please come back again any time.</p>
<p>Gratitude and appreciation to one and all!</p>sfvsymphony.comtag:sfvsymphony.com,2005:Post/60023702012-09-30T17:00:00-07:002021-09-09T12:43:24-07:00Opening Concert of the 2012-2013 Season<p>The first Concert of the 2012-2013 season debuts on Saturday, October 13, 2012, at 7:30PM, in the Janet & Ray Scherr Forum Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. As part of the Orchestra's Youth Outreach Program, the Music Teachers Association of California (MCAP) Competition winners will play their winning pieces on piano and violin. In addition, Symphony No. 1 by 12 year old Nathan Le, a cellist who has won competitions all over the world, will be performed. The Moldau by Smetana and Slavonic Dance #2 (Opus 46) by Dvorak will round out the program. This promises to be an outstanding evening of "Great Music Close to Home."</p>
<p>Please show your support of the San Fernando Valley Symphony Orchestra by joining us at the Concert, and by having your dinner at California Pizza Kitchen prior to the Concert. CPK is located in restaurant row at "The Lakes," just east of the theater. They will give back to the Orchestra 20% of the amount you spend. The food is great and you can dine and have good conversation with other music lovers and SFVSO supporters. On the Home page, you will see information about this fundraiser; clicking on "CPK Flyer" will allow you to print the flyer that you are required to have at the restaurant. If you click on "Tickets and Directions," you will be able to purchase tickets and get directions if needed.</p>
<p>The Orchestra thanks you!</p>sfvsymphony.comtag:sfvsymphony.com,2005:Post/60023692012-09-17T17:00:00-07:002012-12-21T06:41:03-08:00Review - Summer 2012 Music Festival<p>The fourth and final Recital of the Summer was a marvelous performance by the San Fernando Valley String Quartet of great music (close to home) by renowned composers James Domine, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Antonin Dvorak. The featured players, who performed so beautifully, were Ruth Bruegger, violin; Florence Titmus, violin; Robin Ross, viola; and Glenn Grab, cello (on the Domine piece) and Daniel Grab, cello (on the lesser known Mozart and Dvorak pieces). The audience sat captivated throughout, and showed their appreciation and pleasure with a standing ovation.</p>
<p>If you were fortunate enough to see all or some of the Recitals, but were unable to attend any, we plan to offer them again in 2013. In the meantime, you can see all of of these wonderful musicians perform in the Orchestra's four concerts this upcoming season. The first one is on Saturday, October 13, 2012, at 7:30 pm; we do hope to see you then. For more information, click on "Calendar Dates."</p>sfvsymphony.comtag:sfvsymphony.com,2005:Post/60023682012-09-15T17:00:00-07:002012-12-21T06:34:39-08:00September 20, 2012 Fundraiser<p>El Torito Cantina at 6040 Canoga Avenue, Woodland Hills, is sponsoring a fundraiser on Thursday, September 20, 2012, to benefit the San Fernando Valley Symphony Orchestra. The restaurant is generously giving back to the Orchestra 15% of the monies you spend between 11:00 am and 10:30 pm on that date. You are simply required to have a fundraiser flyer with you, the link for which is: <a href="http://www.sfvsymphony.com/publicfiles/SFVSO_ElToritoFundraiser.pdf" target="_blank">September 20 El Torito Flyer</a>.</p>
<p>Please join us for great food and stimulating conversation with other music lovers. You will not only have a good time, you will also show the SFVSO how much you appreciate its efforts to bring us, "Great Music Close to Home." And be sure to invite your family and friends to come along.</p>
<p>P.S. Thanks to all of you who have supported our previous fundraisers. We are pleased to report that they were successful, both in attendance and monies raised for the Orchestra.</p>sfvsymphony.comtag:sfvsymphony.com,2005:Post/60023672012-09-01T17:00:00-07:002020-10-04T21:25:25-07:00Final Recital Summer 2012 Music Festival<p>The fourth and final Recital of the summer will take place on Sunday, September 16, 2012, at 2:30pm, in *Pierce College Recital Hall 3400. We encourage you to take this opportunity to see and hear the San Fernando Valley String Quartet, comprised of Ruth Bruegger, violin, Florence Titmus, violin, Robin Ross, viola and Daniel Grab, 'cello.</p>
<p>This wonderful ensemble's program of "Great Music Close to Home" will include selections by Mozart and the "American String Quartet" by Dvorak. It promises to be an outstanding evening ... one that you will not want to miss ... and all for the small ticket price of $15.00, with an added bonus of free parking.</p>
<p>If you haven't already purchased a ticket, please call 818-347-4807. Tickets will also be available at the door.</p>
<p>We look forward to seeing you there!</p>
<p>*For directions to Recital Hall 3400, click on "Tickets & Directions" located at the upper left corner of this website's Home page.</p>sfvsymphony.comtag:sfvsymphony.com,2005:Post/60023662012-08-14T17:00:00-07:002022-05-30T02:09:28-07:00Summer Recital August 11, 2012<p>The third Recital of the Summer 2012 Music Festival on Saturday, August 11, was a complete sellout and a huge success. The "stars of the evening," violinist Ruth Bruegger and pianist Joanna Ezrin, captivated the audience. Beginning with their beautiful playing and their obvious enjoyment in performing for the crowd, to their comedic bits of poking fun and trying to outdo each other on their instruments, they were a magical duo.</p>
<p>Featured in the program were wonderful Sonatas by Veracini and Mozart, Kreisler's Schoene Rosmarin, Excerpts from "Eurosuite" by James Domine, Bloch's Nigun, the Suite Italian by Stravinsky, and three jazz pieces which concluded the concert. The performances were applauded and cheered with great enthusiasm and gratitude.</p>
<p>We look forward to seeing you at the fourth and final Recital of the Summer on September 16 at 2:30PM.</p>sfvsymphony.comtag:sfvsymphony.com,2005:Post/60023652012-08-12T17:00:00-07:002022-07-25T03:06:00-07:00Suddenly65 Newsletter<p>We are pleased to inform you about a new and exciting online newsletter entitled "Suddenly65," which is an entertaining and informative resource for those over the age of 60 who want to know about events in their own backyards. Our Orchestra's Symphonic Concerts, Wednesday night Concerts at the "Bowl," and Summer Recitals at Pierce College are prominently posted in each issue, along with other cultural and educational activities, local entertainment, exercise venues, health information and tips, and any scams that target seniors. It even suggests fun places to take the grandkids, and a wide variety of other information in and around the San Fernando Valley.</p>
<p>This FREE out of the ordinary newsletter is available to you by going to their website, www.suddenly65.com, and signing up. You will immediately start receiving it directly into your inbox every Thursday morning.</p>sfvsymphony.comtag:sfvsymphony.com,2005:Post/60023642012-07-31T17:00:00-07:002022-02-19T04:38:58-08:00Third Recital Summer 2012 Music Festival<p>The Third of our Summer Recitals will take place on Saturday, August 11, at 8:00pm, in *Pierce Recital Hall 3400. We encourage you to take this opportunity to see and hear the wonderful duo of Ruth Bruegger on violin and Joanna Ezrin at the piano. Their program of "Great Music Close to Home" will include classical, light classical, and jazz pieces, all for the small ticket price of $15.00. And, as an added bonus, parking is free!</p>
<p>If you haven't already purchased a ticket, please call 818-347-4807. Tickets will also be available at the door.</p>
<p>We look forward to seeing you there!</p>
<p>*For directions to Recital Hall 3400, click on "Tickets & Directions" located at the upper left corner of this website.</p>sfvsymphony.comtag:sfvsymphony.com,2005:Post/60023632012-07-20T17:00:00-07:002021-09-07T02:21:50-07:00Summer Recital July 15, 2012<p>Last Sunday afternoon's Second Recital presented at the 2012 Summer Festival offered an eclectic and diverse program by the Composers' Ensemble of Los Angeles (CELA). </p>
<p>This outstanding ensemble is comprised of three brass, four woodwinds and five strings, and virtually all of the players are professional musicians as well as composers or arrangers. Many of them have had successful careers doing studio work, performing in shows, concert halls, clubs, and other venues; and some works have been played throughout the United States, Mexico, Europe, Israel and China. </p>
<p>The program consisted of nine numbers. Seven were original compositions written by five members of the group: Charles Fernandez, Michael Kibbe, Kim Richman, David Ryan and Larry Tuttle; an eighth piece was arranged by Charles Fernandez, who soloed on the bassoon, and the last was an arrangement by Marcy Vaj, who soloed on the violin. </p>
<p>The audience applauded enthusiastically after each selection and gave the ensemble a standing ovation at the conclusion. Everyone agreed that it was a most enjoyable and unique musical "happening."</p>
<p>For more information about CELA, visit: www.wix.com/jazzkim/cela</p>sfvsymphony.comtag:sfvsymphony.com,2005:Post/60023622012-07-01T17:00:00-07:002022-04-14T05:45:27-07:00SFVSO Youth Outreach Program<p>You may have taken notice during the past year of the addition to the Orchestra's cello section of a very young man, namely Ernest (Ernie) W. Carbajal.</p>
<p>The San Fernando Valley Symphony Orchestra sponsors a "Youth Outreach Program" to foster and aid exceptionally talented instrumentalists whose excellence is brought to the attention of Maestro James Domine by their teachers. Such a young man, and student of Daniel Grab, is 13 year old Ernie who has been studying and playing the cello since the age of five.</p>
<p>In the past year Ernie has won four competitions, including the Glendale City's "Best Musician Award," having been chosen from among the entire Glendale School District. In addition to the grand prize, he received a cash award and the opportunity to play the Saint-Saens Cello Concerto in front of an audience of 1,000 people. </p>
<p>In 2011 and 2012, Ernie was awarded <span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);">two-week scholarships to "Stage Strings Summer Camp." This summer he was </span><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);">selected from a group of eight equally talented students to perform the Haydn Cello Concerto at the final Recital of the season. </span></p>
<p><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);">This September he will enter the prestigious and renowned Crossroads School under a four year fully paid scholarship. Crossroads is a small private high school in Santa Monica that boasts an 18 piece chamber orchestra that is consistently one of, if not the finest in the country.</span></p>
<p>Keep your eyes and ears open for rising young star Ernie Carbajal.</p>
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<p>Ernest W. Carbajal, 13 year old 'cello student of Daniel Grab, played the "Prelude" and "Sarabande" from Suite No. 3 by Bach and "Salut d'Amour" by Elgar. He was followed by 'cellist Mia Colombo and pianist Cassie Nickols on piano in Rachmaninoff's beautiful "Vocalise." All four 'cellists - Daniel Grab, Mia Colombo, Ernest Carbajal and Glenn Grab - and pianist Cassie Nickols - then performed James Domine's wonderful "Chorale for 'Cello Quartet."</p>
<p>A short intermission followed to refresh and stretch.</p>
<p>The second half featured Faure's "Elegy" and Saint-Saens "The Swan" from "Carnival of the Animals," beautifully played by Daniel Grab on 'cello and Cassie Nickols on piano; and a solo performance by Daniel Grab of Bach's "Prelude" from Suite No. 6. 'Cellists Daniel Grab, Mia Colombo and Glenn Grab, and pianist Cassie Nickols then offered "Requiem for Three 'Cellos and Piano," a rarely heard masterpiece by Popper. The concluding piece of music for the evening was the charming and uplifting "Duet in C major by Kummer, with dazzling performances by Daniel Grab and Mia Colombo on 'cello.</p>
<p>The audience showed its enjoyment and appreciation with a standing ovation for all of the musicians. It was indeed a great evening!</p>
<p>If you missed this Recital, be sure to join us for the second on Sunday, July 15, 2012, at 2:30 PM. It promises to be every bit as entertaining!</p>sfvsymphony.comtag:sfvsymphony.com,2005:Post/60023602012-06-16T17:00:00-07:002020-11-07T03:18:38-08:00Amazon.com - Fundraising Opportunity<p>The San Fernando Valley Symphony Orchestra has been given a fantastic fund raising opportunity. Whenever you, your friends and/or family make purchases from Amazon.com <strong>through our website</strong>, the Orchestra will receive back 10% on e-books, 5% on paper books, and 5% on anything else Amazon sells.</p>
<p>To take advantage of this amazing new connection, simply click on "Our Advertisers" on the left side of the "Home" page, then click on the Amazon ad which will appear, and proceed to place your order the same way you would by going on their website directly. Amazon will automatically credit the SFVSO account, provided your order is made and completed through our website.</p>
<p>By using this link, you are able to shop as usual on Amazon.com and, at the same time, benefit the Orchestra. It costs nothing extra, and the price for goods is the same as if you went directly. Please help us in this innovative way to raise the funds necessary to insure that the San Fernando Valley Symphony Orchestra may continue to bring us "Great Music Close to Home."</p>sfvsymphony.comtag:sfvsymphony.com,2005:Post/60023592012-05-27T17:00:00-07:002022-08-01T14:07:18-07:00May 26, 2012 - Season Finale Review<p>The Season Finale of the San Fernando Valley Symphony Orchestra was a great success in every way. Maestro James Domine opened the evening's program with the much beloved "Symphony #40 in G minor" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The audience responded warmly and appreciatively</p>
<p>Two new compositions, written by Orchestra members Larry Tuttle,"Chorale and Fiddle Tune," and Michael Kibbe, "Tabloid News," followed. It was obvious to this writer that the audience, who of course had never heard the music before, enjoyed both of these works. They applauded enthusiastically when Mr. Kibbe and Mr. Tuttle were called upon by Maestro Domine to take bows after their pieces were performed.</p>
<p>Following the intermission came the piece de resistance, the "Symphony #4 in B minor," by James Domine. Masterfully conducted by Maestro Domine, the Orchestra gave an excellent performance of this wonderfully complex and outstanding work. The audience sat transfixed throughout the four movements and, at the conclusion, rewarded the composer, James Domine, with a standing ovation. </p>
<p>Kudos all around, and thanks to composers and performers alike for an unforgettable evening!</p>sfvsymphony.comtag:sfvsymphony.com,2005:Post/60023582012-05-27T17:00:00-07:002012-07-30T07:28:28-07:00May 26, 2012 Fundraiser<p>Happy to report another wonderfully successful Pre-Concert Fundraiser this past Saturday. Many of our loyal patrons of the Orchestra enjoyed a delicious dinner at the Marmalade Cafe in Westlake Village, in support of the San Fernando Valley Symphony Orchestra. We thank all of you who participated, and expect a nice size check to be forthcoming because of you. </p>
<p>There will be additional Fundraiser dinners between Concert seasons; emails with flyers will be coming your way. We hope you will continue to lend your support by frequenting these as well; in that way we can enjoy the opportunity during the summer months to meet and eat together.</p>
<p>Thanks again!</p>sfvsymphony.comtag:sfvsymphony.com,2005:Post/60023572012-05-13T17:00:00-07:002012-07-30T07:28:28-07:00May 26, 2012 - Season Finale<p>The final concert of the season is just a little over two weeks away, and it promises to be great. Maestro Domine has put together for your enjoyment a wonderful program that includes Mozart's Symphony #40 in G minor and concludes with the Inaugural Performance of his own Symphony #4 in B minor. You do not want to miss this one!</p>
<p>Additionally, we have arranged a Pre-Concert Fundraiser at the Marmalade Cafe in the Westlake Promenade Mall. Under its "Dine and Donate" program, the restaurant will give back to the Orchestra a generous 20% of the monies spent by our concertgoers who dine there. Many of us have previously participated in similar fundraising efforts. We have found great delight in enjoying good food and conversation with friends, classmates, and music lovers. So please, come and join us in our ongoing efforts to support the San Fernando Valley Symphony Orchestra. Print a copy of the flyer (click here: <a href="/files/450641/marmaladeflyer26may2012.pdf" target="_blank">May 26 Marmalade Flyer</a>) and hand it to your server at the restaurant. Directions to the restaurant are on the flyer. Thank you!</p>sfvsymphony.comtag:sfvsymphony.com,2005:Post/60023562012-04-28T17:00:00-07:002012-07-30T07:28:28-07:00April 19, 2012 Fundraiser<p>Another success!</p>
<p>Thanks to our Encore class friends, our families, members of the Orchestra, and all other diners who came to Ruby's with flyer in hand, a very nice check was received by the SFVSO. Ruby's also told us that we are welcome to have fundraisers there at any time. With so nice an invitation, you will no doubt be hearing from us in the near future regarding the next date.</p>
<p>Our appreciation to each and every one of you for your support. </p>sfvsymphony.comtag:sfvsymphony.com,2005:Post/60023552012-04-09T17:00:00-07:002022-04-21T06:16:00-07:00April 19, 2012 Fundraiser<p>Ruby's Diner at the Promenade Mall, 6100 Topanga Canyon Boulevard, Woodland Hills, will sponsor a fundraiser on Thursday, April 19, 2012, to benefit the San Fernando Valley Symphony Orchestra. Ruby's will generously give back to the Orchestra 20% of the monies taken in between 4:00 pm and 9:00 pm on that date. You are required to have with you a "Fundraiser" flyer, a link for which which can be found here: <a href="/files/450640/ruby-ssfvso-19apr2012.pdf">April 19 Ruby's Flyer</a></p>
<p>Please come join us for a bite to eat and stimulating conversation with other music lovers. You will not only have a good time, you will also show the Orchestra how much you appreciate its continuing efforts to bring us "Great Music Close to Home."</p>
<p>Hope to see you there!</p>
<p>P.S. Thanks to all of you who supported our February 16, 2012 Fundraiser at Bob's Big Boy in Northridge. We are pleased to report that is was successful, both in attendance and monies raised for the Orchestra. </p>sfvsymphony.comtag:sfvsymphony.com,2005:Post/60023532012-03-10T16:00:00-08:002021-08-12T11:51:17-07:00March 10, 2012 Concert Review<p>It was a full house in the Scherr Forum Theatre at Thousand Oaks Civics Arts Plaza last evening, and what a night it was ... from James Domine's Orchestral Suite #2 (Serenata de Jalisco) and Chuck Fernandez's Holiday Horn Concerto, featuring the multi-talented Jennifer Bliman on French horn ... to the most amazing cellist, Daniel Grab, in a captivating performance of Haydn's Cello Concerto in C major and lastly, under the baton of Maestro Domine, to a masterful performance by the Orchestra of Beethoven's Symphony #1 in C major. The buzz heard while leaving the theater was, "what a fabulous concert!" If you weren't there, you need to purchase your tickets as soon as possible for the next and last performance of the season on May 26, 2012, so that you don't miss out again. For ticket information, simply click on the "Buy Tickets" link which you will find at the upper left side of this page. </p>sfvsymphony.comtag:sfvsymphony.com,2005:Post/60023542012-03-09T16:00:00-08:002012-07-30T07:28:28-07:00CPK Fundraiser - March 10, 2012<p>Appreciation goes out to all of the Orchestra concertgoers who supported our fundraising efforts by dining at CPK before the concert Saturday night. It was great to see all of you enjoying each other's company while having a delicious meal. We expect to receive a very nice check from the restaurant, as we did from the January 28 CPK fundraiser, all thanks to you.</p>
<p>It is gratifying that the conveniently close proximity of restaurant and theater has been so successful. We plan to do this once again for our May concert.</p>
<p>You will be pleased to know that a check was received from our fundraising efforts on February 16 at Bob's Big Boy in Northridge. Another such event is planned at Ruby's in the Promenade Mall, Woodland Hills, in April. Additional information will be forthcoming.</p>sfvsymphony.comtag:sfvsymphony.com,2005:Post/60023522012-03-05T16:00:00-08:002021-12-06T02:10:13-08:00CPK Fundraiser - March 10, 2012<p>We are pleased to announce that prior to our Concert on Saturday, March 10, 2012, we are having another fundraiser at the California Pizza Kitchen in Thousand Oaks. The previous fundraiser on January 28 was so successful that we have been assured by many of you that you will again support the Orchestra in this way. We ask all of you lovers of good food and fine music to be sure you have your tickets for the performance and your CPK flyers to hand to the servers at the restaurant. This will enable the SFVSO to receive 20% of the amount of your check, for which we thank you in advance. And then the fun will begin!</p>
<p>First, we get to enjoy a delicious meal in the company of good friends and fellow music devotees. After dinner and a short walk to the theater, we will be treated to an evening of great music by the San Fernando Valley Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Maestro James Domine, with solo artists Jennifer Bliman and Daniel Grab. If you have your tickets and flyers, you know the "drill." Otherwise, do yourselves a favor and purchase tickets by calling the SFVSO Ticket Line at 818-347-4807. If you need a flyer, you can print one by going to the Home Page and clicking on the "March 10 CPK Flyer" link under "Welcome." Time is running out and you don't wany to miss out! We'd love to see you Saturday evening at both the California Pizza Kitchen at "The Lakes" and at the Concert performance in the Janet & Ray Scherr Forum Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. </p>sfvsymphony.comtag:sfvsymphony.com,2005:Post/60023512012-02-17T16:00:00-08:002022-07-27T10:23:27-07:00CPK Fundraiser - January 28. 2012<p>We are pleased to let you know that the January 28th fundraiser, sponsored by CPK at "The Lakes" in Thousand Oaks, was a great success. Many of the concertgoers arrived early for dinner before making their way to the theater. So many, in fact, that some had to wait quite a while for a table. Thanks to all of you who participated, and especially to those who were seated late and had to rush through dinner in order to get to the theater in time. Your patronage and support of the SFVSO are greatly appreciated. </p>
<p>Due to the success of this venture, and because many people have remarked on how convenient it was, CPK has agreed to another fundraiser on March 10th, the evening of the next concert. If you have not purchased tickets yet, please call the Orchestra Ticket Line (818-347-4807) and order yours. We hope to see you then.</p>
<p>P.S. An email will follow with the necessary flyer attachment in the first week of March, or print the flyer using the link on our Home Page.</p>sfvsymphony.comtag:sfvsymphony.com,2005:Post/60023502012-02-15T16:00:00-08:002023-12-10T08:49:48-08:00Symphomaniax/Daniel Grab<p>If you were unable to make it to the Canoga "Bowl" Wednesday evening, February 15, 2012, you missed a very special event. Daniel Grab gave an outstanding performance of the Haydn Cello Concerto in C major, accompanied by the "Symphomaniax," a quartet comprised of members of the SFVSO. From the moment Danny's bow touched the strings, it was magical. He played with artistry, command, bravado and passion; and received a standing ovation. The good news is that this was only a test run; the real thing takes place on Saturday, March 10, 2012, when he reprises this marvelous Concerto with the accompaniment of the entire Orchestra. For time and place, check the "Concert Calendar" section of the website; for ticketing information, click on "Contact Us."</p>sfvsymphony.comtag:sfvsymphony.com,2005:Post/60023492012-02-10T16:00:00-08:002021-10-15T05:17:31-07:00February 16, 2012 Fundraiser<p>On Thursday, February 16, 2012, Bob's Big Boy at 8876 Corbin Avenue, Northridge, will sponsor a fund raiser to benefit the SFVSO. The Orchestra will receive a generous donation of 15% of the monies taken in by Bob's between 11:00 am and midnight. You are required to have with you a "Fundraiser" flyer, which you may request by emailing "roberta@sfvsymphony.com." It will be sent to you as an attachment in an email.</p>
<p>Please come and join many other music lovers for a bite to eat and stimulating conversation. You will not only have a good time, you will show the Orchestra how much you appreciate their continuing efforts to bring you "Great Music Close to Home." </p>
<p>Hope to see you there!</p>sfvsymphony.comtag:sfvsymphony.com,2005:Post/60023482012-01-30T16:00:00-08:002021-06-18T11:16:55-07:00January 28, 2012 Concert Review<p>Under the direction of Maestro James Domine, the SFVSymphony Orchestra and violin soloist Tamara Gyulnazarova brought the house down last Saturday evening. Each selection was perfection, and Tamara's performance of Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto was stunning. The chatter on the way out of the theater was that it was the best concert to date. If you missed it, cd's will be available soon. Contact Roberta@www.sfvsymphony.com to order yours.</p>
<p>The next Concert is Saturday, March 10, 2012, in the Janet & Ray Scherr Forum Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. We'd love to see you there. Tickets may be purchased by calling 818-347-4807, or through the Theatre Box Office. </p>sfvsymphony.comtag:sfvsymphony.com,2005:Post/60023472012-01-21T16:00:00-08:002021-09-10T07:11:45-07:00January 28, 2012 Concert<p>The second concert of this season will be performed on Saturday, January 28, 2012, at 7:30 PM. Tickets are available by calling 818-347-4807, or at the Thousand Oaks Performing Arts Plaza Box Office. A wonderful program in a beautiful venue awaits you. In addition, California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) is aiding the Orchestra's fundraising efforts by donating to us 20% of the monies spent by concertgoers who dine there before the concert. A required CPK flyer is available by emailing "Roberta@sfvsymphony.com."</p>sfvsymphony.comtag:sfvsymphony.com,2005:Post/60023462012-01-10T16:00:00-08:002021-12-23T04:49:46-08:00Concerts at the Canoga "Bowl"<p>Do you know that musicians from the SFVSymphony Orchestra perform each Wednesday and one Friday a month at the Canoga Bowl? No ... well they do, from "chamber music" to the "blues" to "rock 'n roll," and a "French horn" recital with more twists and turns than the horn itself. We would love to have you join us at these nowhere-else-to-be-found "concerts." To request this month's schedule and get on our mailing list, please contact: <a href="mailto:Roberta@sfvsymphony.com">Roberta@sfvsymphony.com</a></p>sfvsymphony.comtag:sfvsymphony.com,2005:Post/60023452011-10-27T17:00:00-07:002022-04-17T02:36:35-07:00Interim Home of the San Fernando Valley Symphony Orchestra<p>As many of you already know, the Pierce College Performing Arts Theater, home of the San Fernando Valley Symphony Orchestra, will be undergoing major renovations through 2012 and possibly beyond.</p>
<p>We were most fortunate to secure as our interim home the beautiful Janet & Ray Scherr Forum Theatre in the Thousand Oaks Civic Plaza. We realize that it is a bit farther than our "Valley" residents generally travel, and we are grateful that you feel we are worth "going the extra mile(s)." We promise you will be more than pleased that you did.</p>
<p>See you there!</p>sfvsymphony.com