New Subscriptions Available for Webster Classical Series
Contact: Shawna Browne (860) 987-6096; e-mail: shawna_browne@bushnell.org
JUNE 6, 2002, HARTFORD, CT -The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts is now offering new subscriptions for the 2002-2003 Webster Classical Series. The coming season features some of the world's best symphonies accompanied by such musical greats as Midori, Peter Serkin, Richard Stoltzman, Emanuel Ax, and Joshua Bell. Subscribers receive discount ticket prices, reserved seating and other benefits.
Subscriptions can be purchased by visiting or calling The Bushnell Box Office at 860-987-5900. Requests for brochures can be emailed to info@bushnell.org.
Bushnell Executive Director David Fay says, "Next season's Webster Classical Series is filled with shining stars of the classical and symphonic world performing some of the greatest music ever written."
2002-2003 Webster Classical Series
Venice Baroque Orchestra with Giuliano Carmignola Conductor: Andrea Marcon Saturday, October 19, 2002, 7:30 p.m. Belding Theater In their first U.S. Tour, violinist Giuliano Carmignola and the Venice Baroque Orchestra couple a new interpretation of Vivaldi's The Four Seasons with premieres of the composer's recently discovered concertos. This leading orchestra's performance has been called "As sharply focused as any Four Seasons in the catalogue and better played than most."
Boston Symphony Orchestra with Midori Conductor: Alan Gilbert Thursday, February 13, 2003, 7:30 p.m. Mortensen Hall The Aristocrat of Orchestras returns to The Bushnell in a program featuring one of the brightest shining stars in classical music: Midori. Guest Conductor Alan Gilbert will lead the BSO in Schumann's Rhenish Symphony; superstar violinist Midori will be featured in the Sibelius' Violin Concerto.
Peter Serkin with The Brandenburg Ensemble Conductor: Jaime Laredo Saturday, March 22, 2003, 7:30 p.m. Belding Theater One of the finest musicians of his generation, Peter Serkin has established a reputation as one of the most skilled interpreters of the piano repertoire. As part of a special project with Jaime Laredo's Brandenburg Ensemble, Serkin will perform select keyboard concerti of J.S. Bach, some of the greatest music ever written for the keyboard.
Richard Stoltzman and Emanuel Ax Sunday, April 13, 2003, 3:00 p.m. Belding Theater Richard Stoltzman, considered the pre-eminent clarinet soloist in the world, and premier pianist Emanuel Ax will perform together at The Bushnell in one of only a few select dates. This is a rare opportunity to hear, in a spectacular and intimate setting, two of the world's greatest virtuosi.
Joshua Bell with The Orchestra of St. Luke's Conductor: Donald Runnicles Tuesday, April 22, 2003, 7:30 p.m. Belding Theater Joshua Bell, the Grammy-winning American violinist, has delighted audiences with a breathtaking talent in musical genres ranging from classical to folk, bluegrass to Broadway. Accompanied by The Orchestra of St. Luke's, Bell will perform Bruch's Violin Concerto, Wagner's Seigfried Idyll and Beethoven's Fourth Symphony.
Ticket Information * New subscription orders will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit or call The Bushnell Box Office at 860-987-5900. Or email info@bushnell.org to request a brochure and order form. * Individual tickets for shows in the Webster Classical Series go on sale to the public in mid-August.
Photography for many of the above performances is available upon request.
About The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts The Bushnell is Connecticut's premier performing arts center, hosting more than 450 events yearly, including major Broadway tours, symphony orchestras, family presentations, local arts and community events. In November 2001, The Bushnell completed a $45 million expansion project that added a second, 907-seat theater to the existing historic structure. The new, state-of-the-art performance hall allows for expanded arts, entertainment and community offerings. The Bushnell's nationally-recognized arts-in-education program, PARTNERS (Partners in Arts and Education Revitalizing Schools), is a cross-community educational effort serving 40 schools in 17 districts throughout the Greater Hartford area. The Bushnell opened in January 1930 and is a non-profit organization. For more information, call The Bushnell at (860) 987-6000, The Bushnell Box Office at (860) 987-5900 or visit our website at www.bushnell.org.