WOODSTOCK MOZART FESTIVAL Presented by Woodstock Mozart Festival Description Come celebrate the 24th season of the Woodstock Mozart Festival. Once again the Festival offers a rich opportunity to enjoy extraordinary concerts. Discover the magic of “Mozart…and more!” when conductor Arthur Arnold stirs your deepest emotions along with vibrant young violists Kyle and Doyle Armbrust; when Mark Peskanov and our orchestra’s own bright stars move you beyond your expectations; and when pianist Jeffrey Swann penetrates the depth of Mozart and Chopin through his own stirring interpretations. Don’t miss the chance to see this collection of masterful works performed by a professional ensemble of national and international artists in the intimate setting that is the Woodstock Opera House. Show Times July 31 – August 15, 2010 Tickets for Festival Orchestra Concerts: Saturday July 31 & August 7 & 14 at 8:00 pm and Sunday August 1, 8 & 15 at 3:00 pm $55.00 Conductors Circle, $33.00 “A” Seating & $28.00 Student Discount Tickets for Additional events: Friday, March 26, 2010 at 8:00 pm Ticket Price Saturday August 7th at 2:00 PM Chamber Music Sampler Concert $23.00 All Seats Saturday August 14 at 2:00 PM Chopin Recital $23.00 All Seats Sunday August 8 & 15 at 5:00 PM Conductor’s Master Classes $13.00 All Seats Program I Saturday July 31 at 8:00 pm Sunday August 1 at 3:00 pm Arthur Arnold, conductor Kyle Armbrust, viola; Doyle Armburst, viola Wagner Siegfried Idyll Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. VI in B-flat Major, BWV 1051 Mozart Symphony No. 41 in C Major, K. 551 Program II Saturday August 7 at 8:00 pm Sunday August 8 at 3:00 pm Mark Peskanov, violinist and conductor Rossini Sonata No. 3 in C Major for Strings Mozart Divertimento in D Major, K. 334 Vivaldi The Four Seasons Program III Saturday August 14 at 8:00 pm Sunday August 15 at 3:00 pm Jeffrey Swann, pianist and conductor Mozart Fantasy in C Minor, K. 396 (Adagio) Mozart Piano Concerto No. 13 in C Major, K. 415 Chopin Piano Concerto No. I in E minor, Op. 11 Chamber Music Sampler Concert Saturday August 7 at 2:00 pm Mark Peskanov, violin; Anita Whalen, piano; Karin Kelleher, violin; Erin Pipal, viola; Christian Ellenwood, clarinet & Nazar Dzhuryn, cello Handel Keyboard and Violin Sonata No.2 in G Minor Mozart Clarinet Quintet in A Major, K. 581 Chopin Recital Saturday August 14 at 2:00 pm Jeffrey Swann, piano Waltzes: C-sharp Minor, Op. 64, No. 2 A-flat Major, Op. 42 Nocturnes: F Major, Op. 15, No. 1 E-flat Major, Op. 55, No. 2 Ballade No. 2, Op. 38 Scherzo No. 4, Op. 54 DENNY DIAMOND Presented by Friends of the Opera House Description Denny Diamond returns to the Opera House stage once again after playing to a sold-out crowd at last year's debut performance. Denny Diamond's breakthrough was originally on Dick Clark's, "Your Big Break", a program that showcased his talent and his special tribute to Neil Diamond. Denny was chosen to sing "America" because of the uncanny similarity his voice has to the unique baritone of Neil Diamond. The episode was the most viewed and also the most re-run episode of the series. Denny's appearance eventually led to a chance meeting with Sean Kelly. A talented musician who was traveling with the group Sixpence None The Richer. A group most known for their hits, "Kiss Me" and "There She Goes". Denny subsequently created "Denny Diamond & The Longfellows", a group that has been performing in Nashville and throughout the Midwest ever since. Show Times Saturday September 11, 2010 at 8:00 pm Ticket Price $30.00 All Seats RIDERS IN THE SKY Presented by Deno Buralli Jr. Description For over 30 years Riders In The Sky have been keepers of the flame passed on by the Sons of the Pioneers, Gene Autry, and Roy Rogers, reviving and revitalizing the genre. While remaining true to the integrity of Western music, they have themselves become modern-day icons by branding the genre with their own legendary wacky humor and way-out Western wit. As a classic cowboy quartet, the trail has led them to heights they could never have predicted. Riders have chalked up over 5400 concert appearances in all 50 states and 10 countries, appearing in venues everywhere from the Nashville National Guard Armory to Carnegie Hall, and from country fairs to the Hollywood Bowl. Favorites with audiences young and old, the Riders are returning for their 14th appearance at the Woodstock Opera House. Show Times Saturday September 18, 2010 at 4:00 pm & 8:00 pm Ticket Price $23.00 All Seats LEO KOTTKE Presented by William Tell Productions Description Come celebrate Kottke’s 25th Anniversary Performance on the Woodstock Opera House stage. Legendary Guitarist Leo Kottke – the guitarist who never had a lesson – will amaze you once again. Leo Kottke is a five-time winner of Guitar Players Magazine’s award for best instrumentalist. Leo Kottke has played to sold-out performances at the Opera House for a quarter of a century now and he continues to provide an unforgettable experience. Don’t miss the most innovative finger-style guitar player in the world! Show Times September 24 & 25, 2010 Friday & Saturday at 8:00 pm Ticket Price $25.00 All Seats