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2011-2012
Season Series

MID-ATLANTIC SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Julien Benichou, Music Director

M u s i c i s M a g i c !

Indeed, Music is Magic! And so is the MSO!

The Fall and Winter concerts of the Mid-Atlantic Symphony were a resounding success. “Fall in Love” showcased Edna Huang, MSO Principal Clarinet in Weber’s Concerto for Clarinet Op. 26, and Jonathan Carney, Baltimore Symphony’s Concertmaster, in Bruch’s Concerto for Violin No.2 Op. 44. Their exquisite renditions received standing ovations. The orchestra gave a brilliant conclusion with Brahms’ Symphony No. 3.

The “Holiday Joy” concert was remarkable, for its special programming, part symphonic, part pops, and the participation of very talented soloists from the Morgan State University Opera Workshop. For this festive concert, the MSO had sold-out performances, illustrating the growing reputation of the orchestra. Our patrons were moved, some to tears, as talented singers voiced new renditions of traditional favorites. This offering ushered in the holidays in a most memorable fashion.

Julien takes his Baton to the Opera

Maestro Benichou will be conducting
the Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra in four performances of The Gershwins’ Porgy & Bess, in Baltimore, MD in March 2012, by
the Morgan State University Choir, Opera Workshop and world-famous soloists Kevin Short, Kishna Davis, Lester Lynch
and Larry Hylton.
The production will
be staged by Tony Award winning Director Hope Clarke.

For Flyer, click here.

   PHOTO BY CHRIS POLK/STAR DEMOCRAT
  Maestro Benichou addresses the Easton audience
  Season Premiere October 2011

Julien Benichou is enthusiastic about working with young music lovers.
He is Music Director of the Chesapeake Youth Symphony Orchestra
in Annapolis, MD. In recent years, he took a group of his young music students to Italy and to France, where they performed with local youth orchestras. Last summer, he took the 60-member CYSO for a 10-day trip
to Russia, where they performed with the St. Petersburg Symphony Orchestra. Julien conducted the two orchestras in this side-by-side classical concert, a life-time opportunity and an unforgettable experience for the young students and the conductor.

As in previous years, the Joshua M. Freeman Stage in Bayside, DE, will feature the Mid-Atlantic Symphony in its patriotic concerts, with Julien Benichou conducting. On June 15, 2012, the Freeman Stage will present “An American Celebration” to mark Independence Day, featuring Julien Benichou conducting the MSO and the U.S. Air Force Band, Blue Steel.

In September 2012, Maestro Benichou will fulfill an engagement in Brazil: He will conduct the Orquestra Sinfonica do Parana, in a concert of Mozart, Ravel and Brazilian composer Henrique Oswald.

A very versatile artist, Julien Benichou is being sought after, nationally and internationally, for various conducting engagements, from symphonic concerts, youth performances, and operas, to new music pioneering experiments, strengthening his repertoire and reputation, as well as that of his MSO orchestra. He is one of the most watched young music directors in the mid-Atlantic region and beyond.

March 2012

Easton, MD . . . . . . . . . Thursday March 22, 7:30 PM
Ocean View, DE . . . . . Saturday March 24, 7:30 PM
Ocean Pines, MD . . . . . Sunday March 25, 3:00 PM

Pre-concert: Lecture One hour before each performance

SPRING CONCERT -- "Great Sax"

Simeone Tartaglione, Conducting

Emily Hinz -- Flute Solo

Gary Louie -- Alto Saxophone

Beethoven: Symphony No. 8

Experience Classical Sax
with Simeone & Gary

Simeone Tartaglione,
MSO Assistant Conductor,
will be conducting all three performances of the Spring Concert “Great Sax”.
Two soloists will be featured: CYSO Concerto Competition Winner Emily Hinz and world-famous Saxophonist Gary Louie.
Renowned Maestro Osvaldo Ferreira from Brazil, who was to be the Guest Conductor for this concert, was selected by the Brazilian Government to conduct an important concert in his country. Conflicting dates are preventing his March appearance with the MSO.

Flutist Emily Hinz

Maestro Tartaglione will stun our audiences in this first MSO conducting performance. He is an impressive musician and experienced conductor. A native of Italy, he is an accomplished pianist, and Music Director of the Newark Symphony Orchestra (DE), among other prominent positions. He has a very pleasant personality, great versatility, and an immense love of music and of working with musicians, young and mature. He will perform beautifully with the MSO musicians and soloists for our audiences. Be prepared to meet a very special person!

Internationally recognized as one of the leading saxophone virtuosi of our time, Gary Louie exhibits a lively interpretive imagination, coupled with a refreshingly understated artistry. He displays a warm, supple tone, qualities that have earned him consistent praise from audiences and critics alike. Gary Louie's career has long been distinguished by his successful efforts to integrate the saxophone and its repertoire into the mainstream of classical music life.

Photo Katya Chilingiri
Alto Sax Gary Louie

Gary Louie has been presented by the most prestigious institutions from coast to coast, from New York City's Lincoln Center to the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. International performances received rave reviews consistently. He currently serves as Professor of Saxophone at the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University. The MSO is thrilled to feature such a rare talent and brilliant guest soloist for the enjoyment of its audiences.

Easton, MD . . . . . . . . . Thursday April 26, 7:30 PM
Ocean View, DE . . . . . Saturday April 28, 7:30 PM
Ocean Pines, MD . . . . . Sunday April 29, 3:00 PM

Pre-concert: Lecture One hour before each performance

April 2012

SEASON Finale -- "Stefan Returns"

Julien Benichou, Conducting

Stefan Jackiw -- Violin

Dvorak -- Symphony No. 8

Julien is Back --- Stefan Returns

After an engagement conducting a March performance in Baltimore, MD, of
The Gershwins’ Porgy & Bess by the Mid-Atlantic Symphony and the Morgan State University Choir and Opera Workshop, Julien Benichou is back at the podium for the April concert, Season Finale.

Maestro Benichou is offering a beautiful first selection: Verdi’s Overture to La Forza del Destino, to conclude an amazing MSO Season Series.

Photo Dennis Forney, Cape Gazette Publisher
Total Immersion...Season Finale April 2011

Then the audience will vibrate with delight when the much-awaited soloist is here again: In a second appearance with the MSO, Stefan Jackiw, with his 300 year-old violin, will again stun and captivate. There is an aura about him, which he carries with sublime simplicity. The intensity of his stage presence brings drama, and vivid anticipation of another stellar performance! He will shine in his sensitive and flawless rendition of Bruch’s Scottish Fantasy in Eb Major Op. 46.

The MSO 2011-2012 Season Series will conclude in grand style with Dvorak’s Symphony No. 8 in G Major, Op. 88. Julien Benichou and the Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra will no doubt deliver another powerful performance. The audience will leave the hall with lingering thoughts of the best-ever Season Series, and anticipation of what the MSO will bring next year, keeping all of us coming back for more surprises and wonderment at the Magic of Music!

The 2011-2012 MSO Season Series presented an exciting artistic programming, crafted with a clear vision by Music Director Julien Benichou and performed by the highly professional orchestra he assembled. With the dedicated support of a strong Board of Directors and capable Staff under the well-grounded and wise leadership of its Co-Presidents, the MSO could not fail to sustain its momentum and expand its presence and reputation in the mid-Atlantic region.

The MSO wishes to recognize the many fans, sponsors, and grantors whose generous giving made possible the appearance with the orchestra of world-renowned soloists. Without their strong support, the MSO could not sustain its momentum, surpassing itself year after year in delivering memorable performances.

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Music to Dine for
“The Maestro’s Mistress”
An Evening with
Daphne Benichou
Sunday April 29, 2012
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SEASON FINALE:
"Stefan Returns"
World-Acclaimed Violinist
Stefan Jackiw Guest Soloist
in Bruch's Scottish Fantasy.
Dvorak's Symphony No. 8
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The Freeman Foundation:
An American Celebration
With the Mid-Atlantic Symphony &
The US Air Force Band Blue Steel
June 15, 2012 at 7:00 PM
Freeman Stage, in Selbyville, DE
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2011-2012 Season’s
photos & biographies of
Conductor & Soloists
by clicking on
Special Events

Julien Benichou
Conducts New Music
Mobtown Modern/BSO
Synchronicity Concert
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& Videos, Click here

For more information on Programs, Biographies, Venues click on Concerts, Special Events, Program Notes & Tickets.

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