Rita Moreno, Soprano Maria Valdes & More on Tap for Las Vegas Philharmonic's 2016-17 Concert Season

The Las Vegas Philharmonic's 2016 - 2017 concert season sets the course for discovery and time-honored tradition with sixteen beautifully curated performances by Music Director Donato Cabrera that will showcase the artistry of our orchestra and explore the lush depths of music shared throughout history in addition to significant works premiered today.

"The 2016-17 season continues on the path of discovery set forth when I became Music Director two years ago. The Las Vegas Philharmonic (LVP) will be performing four premieres by prominent American composers next season, which keeps the art-form relevant and Your Symphony Orchestra at the vanguard. I have also programmed music by beloved composers such as Bizet, Haydn, and the waltz king, Johann Strauss, which will be performed for the first time by the LVP. Throughout the 2016-17 season we will be exploring the works of Beethoven and Mozart, not only during our subscription concerts but also during the intimate and popular Spotlight Concerts series. We will also be continuing our survey of the music of Johannes Brahms with a performance, in collaboration with the Las Vegas Master Singers and the choirs of UNLV, of the towering German Requiem. To complement our world class orchestra, we will be featuring exciting soloists from the United States and Europe. Last but certainly not least, we have the iconic Rita Moreno narrating Prokofiev's timeless Peter and the Wolf which will be an honor and treat for our entire community," said Donato Cabrera.

The orchestra will open the new season on Saturday, September 10, 2016 with Cabrera Conducts Mahler, which features a West Coast premiere of American composer Kevin Beavers' Bright Sky, followed by Mozart's exquisite Exsultate, Jubilate featuring the young soprano and alumna of the prestigious San Francisco Opera Adler Fellowship, Maria Valdes. The opening night concert will close with Mahler's towering Symphony No. 4. There will be an opening night cocktail party after the performance, ticket purchase separate.

On October 8 and 9, 2016, the Las Vegas Philharmonic will present a Symphonic Spectacular featuring symphonic blockbusters used in American radio, television and film including Rossini's Overture to William Tell, Bizet's Suite No. 1 from Carmen, and more. Cabrera Conducts the Classics on November 5, 2016 with Mozart's first Symphony, composed by young Wolfgang at the age of eight, followed by Haydn's Symphony No. 104, "London" and Beethoven's Violin Concerto in D Major featuring soloist Tobias Feldmann, who won three prizes at the Joseph Joachim International Violin Competition in 2012.

To kick-off the winter season, the Las Vegas Philharmonic presents its annual holiday performances with three concerts on December 3 and 4, 2016. Legendary Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award winning actress, singer and dancer, Rita Moreno lends her vocal talents to the narration of Sergei Prokofiev's timeless classic, Peter and the Wolf and the orchestra performs various excerpts from Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker, closing with the Philharmonic's traditional audience sing-along.

The New Year begins on January 14, 2017 with an inaugural performance of Michael Torke's Ash, Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major featuring award-winning soloist Maria Radutu and Beethoven's Symphony No. 6 in F Major. We celebrate Donato Cabrera's birthday on February 4, 2017 with Clarice Assad's overture, Nhanderú, a musical portrait of an Amazon basin rain dance ritual, a world premiere by Nathaniel Stookey titled YTTE ( Yield To Total Elation) and Dvo?ák's fantastic Symphony No. 7 in D Minor.

In one of the Philharmonic's most anticipated performances of the season, the orchestra will transport audiences to a galaxy far, far away with Cabrera Conducts the Music of John Williams; Star Wars and Beyond. On March 4 and 5, 2017, the Las Vegas Philharmonic brings the cinematic richness of one's imagination to life with John Williams's iconic film scores including the Suite from Jaws, the Superman March from Superman, Harry's Wondrous World from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Princess Leia's Theme from Star Wars Suite, Battle of the Heroes from Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, Main Title from Star Wars Suite, Theme from Schindler's List and more.

On April 1st, the Las Vegas Philharmonic presents Brahms's immensely popular German Requiem featuring The Las Vegas Master Singers, UNLV Concert Singers & Chamber Chorale, along with soloists Alisa Jordheim and Will Liverman. Other works in the spring performance include the premiere of Jennifer Bellor's 898 Hildegard and Schumann's Overture, Scherzo and Finale. The orchestra concludes its 2016-17 concert season on May 27, 2017 with Mozart's last opera, Overture to The Magic Flute, Strauss's Concerto for Oboe and Small Orchestra featuring rising star, Liam Boisset and Bruckner's magisterial Symphony No. 6.

Patrons have the opportunity to renew subscriptions and purchase new subscriptions at a 10% discount during the early renewal period from April 2 - May 16, 2016. Online orders can be placed starting Friday, April 8. Single tickets to individual concerts are available for sale starting Monday, June 20th. The Las Vegas Philharmonic is offering nine unique concerts with thirteen performances in total starting Saturday, September 10, 2016 and ending Saturday, May 27, 2017 in Reynolds Hall at The Smith Center. Patrons have the opportunity to purchase all nine concerts in one subscription package or choose a preselected 6-concert and 4-concert subscription package. Subscribers that purchase the smaller sized subscription packages have the option of including additional performances with their subscription order. The evening concerts start at 7:30 p.m. and the four matinee performances start at 2:00 p.m. Music Director Donato Cabrera will continue the tradition of hosting a Classical Conversation the hour before each performance (excluding the December 3 - 4 concerts) to discuss the history and meaning behind the music.

Listen to Donato Cabrera's 2016 - 2017 Season Playlist on Spotify.

9-CONCERT, 6-CONCERT, AND 4-CONCERT SUBSCRIPTION PRICING

Subscribers save 10% when they renew or purchase a new subscription before May 16, 2016. The number of price levels has expanded from four to five tiers in the new season. Price level A has been divided into two tiers: 1) premium Parterre Box and 2) orchestra floor seating. Additional price level C and D seating will be available on the Dress Circle and Gallery levels of Reynolds Hall.

9-CONCERT SERIES
Early Renewal Pricing
Parterre Box) $886.50 A) $854.10 B) $570.60 C) $408.60 D) $246.60

Full Retail Pricing
Parterre Box) $981 A) $945 B) $630 C) $450 D) $270

6-CONCERT SERIES

Early Renewal Pricing
Parterre Box) $591 A) $569.40 B) $380.40 C) $272.40 D) $164.40

Full Retail Pricing
Parterre Box) $654 A) $630 B) $420 C) $300 D) $180

4-CONCERT SERIES

Early Renewal Pricing
Parterre Box) $394 A) $379.60 B) $253.60 C) $181.60 D) $109.60

Full Retail Pricing

Parterre Box) $436 A) $420 B) $280 C) $200 D) $120

SPOTLIGHT CONCERTS

GET UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL in the second season of our beloved Spotlight Concert series as members of your symphony orchestra perform some of their most cherished pieces composed for small ensembles in the intimate Troesh Studio Theater. Patrons that purchase the 9-Concert, 6-Concert or 4-Concert Series in Reynolds Hall qualify to purchase the 3 Spotlight concerts in Troesh Studio Theater. The Spotlight concerts offer open seating. Subscribers that order before May 16, 2016 can purchase the Spotlight concerts at the discounted price of $176.70. After May 16th, the Spotlight Concert series price increases to $195.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

KODÁLY - Duo for Violin and Cello, Opus 7

BEETHOVEN - String Trio in C Minor, Opus 9, No. 3, for Violin, Viola, and Cello

MOZART - Quartet in F Major, K. 370, for Oboe, Violin, Viola, and Cello

Stephen Caplan, oboe

De Ann Letourneau, violin

Jason Bonham, viola

Andrew Smith, cello

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2017

SCHUMANN - Märchenbilder (Fairy Tale Pictures), Opus 113, for Viola and Piano

BRAHMS - Sonata No. 2 in E-flat Major, Opus 120, No. 2, for Clarinet and Piano

MOZART - Trio in E-Flat Major, K. 498 "Kegelstatt," for Clarinet, Viola, and Piano

Cory Tiffin, clarinet

Jason Bonham, viola

Voltaire Verzosa, piano

THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2017

MOZART - Duo No. 1 in G Major, K. 423, for Violin and Viola

KODÁLY - Sonata for Solo Cello, Opus 8

DVO?ÁK - String Quartet in F Major, Opus 96 "American"

De Ann Letourneau, violin

Shakeh Ghoukasian, violin

Jason Bonham, viola

Andrew Smith, cello

SINGLE TICKETS

Subscribers have the opportunity to add-on single tickets during the subscription period and take advantage of the 10% discount during early renewal.

Early Renewal Ticket Price

Parterre Box & Box Tier) $98.50 A) $94.90 B) $63.40 C) $45.40 D) $27.40

Full Retail Ticket Price

Parterre Box & Box Tier) $109 A) $105 B) $70 C) $50 D) $30

After the subscription renewal period has ended, single tickets will be available to the general public for purchase starting June 20, 2016.