Mission Chamber Orchestra
2002-2003 Season
Sunday, September 29, 2002, 7:00 pm
Welcome Back!
Le Petit Trianon
72 N. 5th St., San Jose, CA
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The Mission Chamber Orchestra welcomes back its audience and
virtuoso violinist Pip Clarke in its season opener. After last year’s
thrilling performance of Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 5, Ms. Clarke
returns twice this season to continue the Mozart cycle. Join
Ms. Clarke and the MCO musicians for a wine reception following the
performance!
The Cincinnati Enquirer wrote about the soloist: “In Mozart’s
Concerto No. 2 in D Major for violin and orchestra, soloist Pip Clarke,
brought a much needed dose of vitality and technical precision
…. her sweltering tone and pronounced vibrato …. her performance
was energetically executed. A standing ovation and vigorous applause
from a warmly supportive audience concluded the performance.”
Sunday, November 3, 2002, 7:00 pm
Pictures from Faraway Places and Times
Le Petit Trianon
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N. 5th St., San Jose, CA
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Immerse yourself in a musical world inspired by paintings and
places. Let Tschaikowsky’s Variations on a Rococo Theme transport you
to an earlier time in the hands of the youthful and riveting cellist,
Ani Aznavoorian.
The San Jose Mercury News wrote about the soloist: “Aznavoorian’s
cello playing suggested both the lyrical and dramatic possibilities of
an ominous and brooding score. I hope this young artist returns again;
so, it was apparent, do the orchestra and audience which awarded
Aznavoorian’s performance with several curtain calls.”
Saturday, February 8, 2003, 8:00 pm
International Friendship Celebration
with the San Jose Symphonic Choir and Cantabile Children’s Chorus
St. Joseph Cathedral Basilica
80 S. Market St., San Jose
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The symphonic event of the season celebrates international
friendship with the world premiere of a musical tribute to San Jose
and her sister cities by internationally recognized composer Craig
Bohmler. The beautiful St. Joseph Cathedral Basilica in the heart of
downtown San Jose is the perfect setting for the soaring strains of
Beethoven, Bohmler, and Mozart.
The Daily Record wrote about the composer: “Bohmler’s work is
grounded in the best work of Bernstein, Sondheim, Rodgers and
Loewe.”
This concert is funded by a grant from the City of San Jose, Office
of Cultural Affairs and by Applied Materials Excellence in the Arts, a
grants program of Arts Council Silicon Valley.
Please read the MCO Press
Release about this performance
Saturday, April 26, 2003, 8:00 pm
Night at the Movies
Sun Microsystems Auditorium
Bruce Broughton, guest conductor
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Saturday, May 31, 2003, 8:00 pm
Italian Cathedral Tour Concert
with the San Jose Symphonic Choir
Ascension Church, Saratoga, CA
Program includes:
Morten Lauridsen: Lux Aeterna
Haydn: The SeasonsTickets for this concert are $18 general/$15 students,
seniors. For more information about this performance, please
call (408) 293-6060 or (408) 879-9709.
The Mission Chamber Orchestra is sponsored by Santa Clara Valley
Performing Arts Association, the City of San Jose Office of Cultural
Affairs, and Arts Council Silicon Valley. Pip Clarke, Ani
Aznavoorian, and Bruce Broughton appear courtesy of CHL Artists.