Current month events are designated with the letter "P".
2002-2003
Season Performance Information
People's
Concert January
17 , 2003 at 7:30pm
Shreveport Civic Theatre
This annual free concert sponsored by the Community Foundation
of Shreveport-Bossier serves as a tribute to the struggles and
triumphs of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Programming features
African-American composers, local churches and community organizations.
Tickets are FREE.
Classic
Choice No. 4 February
15 , 2003 at 7:30pm
Shreveport Civic Theatre Nena
Plant Wideman Piano Competition
The Nena Plant Wideman
Piano Competition, sponsored by Symphony Guild, has become
world-renowned for producing some of the finest pianist in the
country. Join the Symphony as all the drama and excitement of
the finals come to the stage of the Civic Theatre. You can see
the finest compete for the Gold!! Program: Piano concertos TBA.
Classic
Choice No. 5 March
15 , 2003 at 7:30pm
Shreveport Civic Theatre Pip
Clarke
Take a trip with the Symphony as we tour the Highlands and Moors
of Scotland. Kilts, bagpipers and violins. You won't want to
miss Pip Clarke's return, as she joins Maestro Simons on stage
in Bach's "Concerto for Two Violins and Strings".
Program: Berlioz: "Overture Roman Carnaval"; Bach:
"Concerto for Two Violins and Strings"; Bruch: "Scottish
Fantasy for Violin and Orchestra"; Davies: "An Orkney
Wedding, with Sunrise"
Constellation
Ball March
21 , 2003 at 7:30pm
Shreveport Country Club
Join the Shreveport Symphony and dance the night away all for
the good of the Symphony. This annual fund-raising gala features
a live and silent auction with local and nationally known artists,
jewelry, vacation properties and special packages up for grabs.
The 4th Annual Constellation Ball will be held at Shreveport
Country Club. Tables and individual tickets are available.
Classic
Choice No. 6 April
12 , 2003 at 7:30pm
Shreveport Civic Theatre Stanislav
Ioudenitch
1999 Wideman Gold-Medalist
Stanislav Ioudenitch makes his triumphant return to Shreveport
since winning the 2001 Van Cliburn Piano Competition. This powerful
concert will feature the colorful and exotic music of Kodaly
as well as other brilliant classical symphonic works. Program:
Kodaly: "Dances
of Galanta"; Saint-Saëns: "Piano Concerto No.
2"; Dvorak: "Symphony No. 6, D major" Details/Program Notes ~ Tickets/Seating
~ Parking ~ Helpful
Hints
Sponsored by:
Louisiana Lottery & Red River Radio
Stanislav Ioudenitch
Picnic
Pops May
10, 2003
Doors open at 6:00pm
Concert begins 7:00pm
Expo Hall
Join Maestro Kermit Poling and the Shreveport Symphony for this
free annual concert sponsored by the Community Foundation of
Shreveport-Bossier. The evening will feature the sounds of the
Shreveport Symphony and the Ark-La-Tex Youth Symphony on stage
of Expo Hall. There will be door prizes and table-decorating
contests so don't forget to bring your picnic and your decorations!
Classic
Choice No. 7 May
17 , 2003 at 7:30pm
Shreveport Civic Theatre Constance
Carroll
Former Centenary faculty member, Constance Carroll returns home
to Shreveport for our season finale concert. Maestro Simons
has programmed a fiery and festive concert to leave you wanting
more all summer long. Program: Torke: "Bright Blue Music";
Grieg: "Piano Concerto, op. 16, A minor"; Glazunov:
"Symphony No. 5 in B flat"
