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Pops Night in Bigfork: Annual Fundraiser
July 06, 2012
The Glacier Symphony will return again this summer to the Harbor Village Pavillion in Bigfork for the 13th Annual Symphony Pops Fundraiser. This year, the festivities will include a barbecue accompanied by samplings of premiere Northwest wines from Oregon and Washington as well as specialty beers. You will be able to place orders for your favorite wine with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the GSC.
Also, there will be an unveiling of the Virtuoso Violins at the event this year. Twelve renowned artists from around the Flathead Valley have painted or sculpted 11 violins that will be on display. You will be the first to see them and have a chance to place a silent bid on one of these one-of-a-kind masterpeices. The final event and award of the Virtuoso Violins will be on Monday, July 23rd in Whitefish during Festival Amadeus.
Glacier Symphony Conductor and Music Director John Zoltek has an incredibly lively Summer Pops program planned that will inspire you throughout the summer season.
Support your Symphony! As in the past, this concert at the pavilion is the start for the annual GSC raffle and you will be encouraged to purchase a $100 raffle ticket. While purchase of a raffle ticket is not mandatory, we hope you understand that producing symphony and chorale concerts and education programs requires a significant amount of expense and logistics. Your raffle ticket purchase allows the GSC to remain strong, including a return to Bigfork each summer. If $100 is too steep for you, find a friend and split a ticket for $50 each and come enjoy the concert! We ask that the free food and beverages be reserved for those buying full price raffle tickets only.
Summer Symphony Pops at Rebecca Farm
July 07, 2012
"It's the best night of summer!"
Enjoy our Summer Symphony Pops concert at Rebecca Farm, on Saturday, July 7. The world class equestrian facility located in the heart of the Flathead Valley offers rolling lawns and spacious views, perfect for experiencing a program of popular contemporary and classical music .
The Glacier Symphony Pops will perform an entertaining program of light symphonic music including the energetic Light Cavalry Overture, The Pirates of Penzance Overture, Pops Hoedown, Oh Bury Me Not on the Lone Prairie, Salute to the Big Bands, and John Williams' Olympic Spirit.
Movie music from Robin Hood, The Pink Panther, and the Titantic will also be featured as well as patriotic selections. This will be a fun-filled concert for the entire family.
Gates open at 5:30 p.m. for picnicking; bring lawn chairs or blankets. Entry fee is $25 in advance by calling the GSC office or $30 per carload at the gate. Carpooling is welcome! Picnic tables are available to rent for $35. Large tents will be provided and food, beer and wine will be offered for sale. Call 406-257-3241 to reserve a table or for more information.
Maestro John Zoltek taps his baton at 7:30 p.m. and the Glacier Symphony orchestra will perform a mix of contemporary and classical music certain to get your toes tapping.
Special this year! View and bid on the Virtuoso Violins 11 renowned artists from around the Flathead Valley have painted or sculpted violins that will be on display at the concert. You will be among the first to see them and have a chance to place a silent bid on one of these masterpeices. The final event and award of the Virtuoso Violins will be on Monday, July 23, 2012 in Whitefish during Festival Amadeus.
No dogs or pets, please. Please be advised that the walk from the parking area to the seating area can be some distance. Assistance is available, however coolers with wheels and carts/wagons to haul your gear is recommended. Those with limited mobility or in wheel chairs can receive rides or assistance upon request.
Join us for one very magical night under the big sky!
*program subject to change.
Festival Amadeus 2012: Festival Open-Air Concert
July 22, 2012
The Glacier Symphony and Chorale presents Festival Amadeus 2012, Montana's only week-long classical music festival in its 5th year!
Festival Director, John Zoltek has programmed an exciting week of music, featuring the return of Paul Colleti, viola and Tim Fain, violin to the Festival Amadeus stage! These two world renowned artists will be joined by Amit Peled, cello and Alon Goldstein, piano along with Montana artists and the Festival Amadeus orchestra.
After such a rousing success last year, Festival Amadeus will open once again with a FREE open-air concert on Sunday, July 22, 2012 at Depot Park in Whitefish. The week will continue on with events and concerts outlined below. Note that Festival Amadeus concerts on Tuesday - Saturday will be held at the Whitefish Performing Arts Center.
Sunday July 22, 2012
Festival Open-Air Concert
Depot Park, Whitefish, MT
Park Opens at 6:00 pm, Concert starts at 7:30 pm
Festival Amadeus Orchestra
John Zoltek, conductor
Special Guest Tim Fain, violin
Guest violinist Tim Fain joins the Festival Amadeus Orchestra in concert
with music by Beethoven, Dvorak, Kreisler, Rossini, Saint-Saens and Mozart
conducted by Music Director John Zoltek.
Mozart.................Marriage of Figaro Overture
Beethoven.........Symphony No. 6 in F Major “Pastoral” (1st movement)
Rossini..............Barber of Seville Overture
Mozart.................Impresario Overture
Dvorak................Romance for Violin and Orchestra Op.11 (Fain)
Saint-Saens......Havanaise (Fain)
Kreisler..............Prelude and Allegro (Fain)
Programs subject to change *
