Join us for a festive start to the season when acclaimed Israeli violinist, Vadim Gluzman, joins your DPO for a fantastic program that launches with an ocean voyage (Debussy's beautiful tone poem La mer) then moves on to Finland for the passionate, supremely expressive Violin Concerto in D minor by Jean Sibelius. The program is performed on September 23rd & 25th (Classical Connections is the scheduled program for September 24th). | thur/sat single tickets online | subscribe online
On all three nights, plan to be at the Wintergarden by 6:45. Citilites will present scrumptious Dinner-by-the-Bites ($2 each) and champagne flutes ($5 each) or call (937) 222-0623 for a full dinner reservation. The DP&L stage hosts local pianist Linda Kessler. Neal presents "Take Note" in the Mead Theatre at 7:00 on the 23rd/25th. Curtain is 8:00, promptly.
What is the relationship of an opera's overture to the dramatic action of the opera itself? That's the question Beethoven grappled with when creating the opening of his only, but mighty, opera, Fidelio. DPO Music Director Neal Gittleman explores this question with you during this excursion into Ludwig's inner psyche. | single tickets online | subscribe online
It's opening weekend, so renew acquaintances with like-minded music fans in the Wintergarden starting at 6:45 or so. Citilites will present scrumptious Dinner-by-the-Bites ($2 each) and champagne flutes ($5) or call (937) 222-0623 for full dinner reservation. The DP&L stage hosts local pianist Linda Kessler. As always, Connections features a casual Q&A with Neal Gittleman in the Mead right after the concert.
The year 1967 was a landmark year in popular music: it saw the release of monster hits like Light My Fire, Respect, Happy Together and a cascade of songs that defined a sound - and a generation. That's when the 5th Dimension hit the charts with Up, Up and Away, followed rapidly by Stoned Soul Picnic, Aquarius and more. Founded by Marilyn and Billy, the group set a new style for mellow harmonies, soulful arrangements and classic lyrics. This concert brings the sound alive. | single tickets online | subscribe friday online | subscribe saturday online
The celebration starts early in the Schuster Wintergarden with live music, Dinner-by-the-Bites and Champagne flutes. Or book your reservation at Citilites for full dinner. Either way, it's a great start to an unforgettable evening. Concerts start promptly at 8:00.
Despite many mysteries and myths, or perhaps because of them, Mozart's sublime Requiem remains one of the most spectacular expressions of sacred music ever written. Begun initially for a commission, it became his elaborate swan song. DPO & Chorus under the baton of Chorus Director Hank Dahlman bring this masterwork to vivid life. On the first half of the program, DPO Assistant Conductor Patrick Reynolds takes the podium for dramatic works by Adams and Hindemith. | single tickets online | subscribe online
As a prologue to this concert come see the Academy Award-winning motion picture, Amadeus, at the Masonic Center at 3:00 pm on Oct 3rd. It's FREE to all DPO subscribers (any package) or holders of tickets to either Oct 15 or 16 concerts. Call (888) 228-3630 to reserve an assigned seat. First come, first served. Dayton Masons are invited free and should respond to Brad Gamblin at the Masonic Center.
Music is such an important part of Halloween that we tend to take it for granted. Not so on the first Family concert of the new season, the annual PhilharMonster concert for kids and their parents and grandparents. The music, along with plenty of hijinks, takes center stage. As always, the Orchestra will be in costume and Neal will appear as... well you'll just have to come and see! | single tickets online | subscribe online
Come at 2:00 for family fun in the Schuster Wintergarden. Costume contests (prizes for three categories: ages 0-6, 7-12 & 13 and up) plus activities like face-painting and an instrument petting zoo are just part of the fun.
Frédéric Chopin was born 200 years ago this past March and we are celebrating his wonderful Romantic piano output on two dates in November. For this miniature festival, one of our favorite pianists, Janina Fialkowska, will join the DPO to honor the great master with her nuanced and expressive approach to Chopin's sound world.
Each night finds her performing each of Chopin's two piano concertos, as well as a different solo piano recital! Janina and the Orchestra will also portray the Polish master's romantic world through works by his famous contemporaries: Berlioz, Chopin, Mendelssohn and Liszt. Be sure to book both exciting evenings. Neal is on the podium. | evening one tickets online | evening two tickets online | subscribe online
For the November SuperPops program, conductor Patrick Reynolds and the DPO welcome a who's who list of Broadway A-players. Rob, Capathia, Doug and Anne have dozens of top-selling theatre performance credits to their names - everything from Phantom to Les Mis to Showboat and beyond. In addition, they have been blowing the roof off symphony halls all over the nation.
The theme for the evening is uptempo, as Cast and Orchestra bring rockin' tunes from The Wiz, Hairspray, Jesus Christ Superstar, Mamma Mia, Tommy, Phantom of the Opera and yes, Wicked to the stage. Be there for this dazzling, fast-paced program. | single tickets online | subscribe friday online | subscribe saturday online
If you were here for CMT's Dayton debut with the DPO in 2006 then you probably already have your tickets to this concert. Due to the overwhelming response - and all the fun the Orchestra had - we resolved right away to bring these talented guys back. So they are! There are many Beatle acts out there, but none come even close to this experience.
All the musicianship and orchestral diversity of John, Paul, George, Ringo and their phenomenal producer George Martin, will be on full display for this smashing evening. It is the inaugural concert of DPO's new Rockin' Orchestra Series and it's one night only. We advise you secure your tickets right away! | single tickets online | subscribe online
