Lisa Daltirus, Soprano
Korby Myrick, Alto
Mark Thomsen, Tenor
Kristopher Irmiter, Bass
Mendelssohn Choir of CT and
Fairfield University Chamber Singers,
Carole Ann Maxwell, Artistic Director

ODE TO JOY
Wagner Siegfried Idyll
Beethoven Symphony no.9 (Choral)

Alexander Beyer, Piano

2008 Winner,
GBS Carlson-Horn Competition

The exhilarating 15-year-old musician, who has charmed audiences with his superb talents, will make his debut with the GBSO.

RUSSIAN ROULETTE
Tchaikovsky Eugen Onegin: Polonaise
Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto no. 1
Rachmaninoff Vocalize
Stravinsky Firebird Suite

Guest Conductor
Mark Shapiro
Artistic Director of Cantori New York
and the Monmouth Civic Chorus, the
versatile conductor is known for his
lively musical programming.

Harolyn Blackwell,
Soprano
The Metropolitan Opera diva 's radiant voice will fill the hall with holiday cheer.

SEASONAL SENSATIONS
A Celebration of the Holidays

MARCH 6
Saturday, 8:00 PM

David Shifrin,
Clarinet

“A revelation in just how beautifully
the clarinet can be played.”
The San Francisco Chronicle

MAGIC MOZART
Divertimento K.136
Clarinet Concerto K. 622 in A major
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik K. 525
Symphony no. 35, K. 385 (Haffner)

One of the most exciting violinist on
today’s music scene will perform
arrangements from Gershwin’s Porgy
& Bess and Bizet’s Carmen Fantasy,
both of movie legend lore.

HOLLYWOOD CLASSICS
Favorite themes from the Silver Screen,
Including The Godfather,
On the Waterfront, Porgy & Bess
Humoresque, Platoon,
& Harry Potter

BEST SEATS
Subscribers get best seats and get to “own” their seats from season to season.

TICKET EXCHANGE
Schedule conflict? Just exchange your tickets for another concert (based on availability).

TAX DEDUCTION
Unable to use a ticket? Return it to the GBSO for a tax deduction.

INVITATIONS
Advance notice to all special events.

EVERY SEAT
IN THE HALL IS GREAT!

The Klein Auditorium, 910 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport, has made important improvements to enhance the concert experience, including a new acoustic shell, which puts the facility on par with the best concert halls in the New York metropolitan region. The facility is easily reached from all major routes. Free, attended parking is provided at the municipal parking lot across the street from the hall.

All programs, dates, and artists are subject to change.