Start Time
- 7:30p on Friday, January 22
- 7:30p on Saturday, January 23
conductor
David Robertson
Another night on earth
guitars
Steve Mackey
Joe Gore
Gretchen Menn
Heiko Ossig
Daniele Gottardo
Jiji Kim
James Moore
*Subject to change each evening
Robertson
Opening work
Gore/Robertson
Falling Through Time
Suite for Electric Guitar
Mackey
Aluminum Flowers
Gottardo
Concertino for Guitar and Orchestra
Rodrigo
Concierto de Aranjuez
Zappa
G-Spot Tornado
CONCERT DETAILS
In a program unlike any other, the MSO celebrates the rhythms and range of the guitar as Artistic Partner David Robertson invites seven of the world’s finest crossover guitarists to bring its scintillating repertoire to life. These concerts span genres from classical to rock, with music specifically written for guitar by composers from Joaquín Rodrigo to Frank Zappa. Expect the unexpected as a host of contemporary guitar legends join forces with the full power of the MSO to create a genre-fusing, technically demanding, and completely captivating musical exploration.
ABOUT THIS PERFORMANCE
Friday, January 22
MEET THE MUSIC
Please join us at the Bradley Symphony Center one hour before the concert for a free Meet the Music pre-concert talk. Enjoy an engaging, informative look at the works you'll experience live at the performance.
Food & Beverage Service featuring Staccato Bites
Don't miss a beat! Beginning 90 minutes before each performance enjoy tasty soups, sandwiches, quick bites, and cocktails ahead of the concert with Staccato Bites. Inspired by the brisk, articulate sound of a staccato note, Staccato Bites provides a convenient and delicious offering prior to all MSO performances.
Saturday, January 23
MEET THE MUSIC
Please join us at the Bradley Symphony Center one hour before the concert for a free Meet the Music pre-concert talk. Enjoy an engaging, informative look at the works you'll experience live at the performance.
Food & Beverage Service featuring Staccato Bites
Don't miss a beat! Beginning 90 minutes before each performance enjoy tasty soups, sandwiches, quick bites, and cocktails ahead of the concert with Staccato Bites. Inspired by the brisk, articulate sound of a staccato note, Staccato Bites provides a convenient and delicious offering prior to all MSO performances.
Support
Start Time
- 7:30p on Friday, January 22
- 7:30p on Saturday, January 23
conductor
David Robertson
Another night on earth
guitars
Steve Mackey
Joe Gore
Gretchen Menn
Heiko Ossig
Daniele Gottardo
Jiji Kim
James Moore
*Subject to change each evening
Robertson
Opening work
Gore/Robertson
Falling Through Time
Suite for Electric Guitar
Mackey
Aluminum Flowers
Gottardo
Concertino for Guitar and Orchestra
Rodrigo
Concierto de Aranjuez
Zappa
G-Spot Tornado
