Khachaturian, Sibelius, Sibelius Press Release

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

December 11, 2009Contacts: Melissa Sanders(404) 733-4846,[email protected] Soldati(404) 733-4105,[email protected]

MUSIC DIRECTOR ROBERT SPANO

TO LEAD ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AND

GUEST PIANIST JEAN-YVES THIBAUDET

JANUARY 21-23, 2010

Concert To Feature

Khachaturians Piano Concerto

And SibeliussFinlandia

And Symphony No.1

Music Director Robert Spano will lead the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and guest pianist Jean-YvesThibaudet in Khachaturians Piano Concerto. The program will also include two works by Sibeliusincluding Finlandia and Symphony No. 1 on January 2123, 2010, at 8:00 p.m. at Atlanta

Symphony Hall at the Woodruff Arts Center.Fanfare Pre-Concert Dinner Buffet

A great ASO tradition returns in the 2009-2010 seasonFanfare, the pre-concert buffet-styledining by Restaurant Associates, will be available to all concertgoers at all Delta Classical,Superpops, and Coca-Cola Holiday concert-evening performances from 6:008:00 p.m(more)

Concert Preview Talks

Audiences have the opportunity to learn more about the music theyll be hearing at concerts withfreeConcert Previews, hosted by ASO Insider and Program Annotator Ken Meltzer. Join Mr.

Meltzer and his special guests, composers, conductors, and musicians for lively and informativediscussions. All concert previews are located in Atlanta Symphony Hall and are free and open toall concert tickets holders. (Speakers and locations are subject to change.)
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About the Repertoire

SIBELIUS (1865-1957) Finlandia, Opus 26, No. 7

Finland enjoyed relative autonomy for the greater part of the 19th century, despite its acquisition by Russiain 1809. In that year, Finland became a Grand Duchy under the Russian Czar. Nevertheless, Finlandmaintained its own government, army, currency and postal service(more)

KHACHATURIAN (1903-1978) Piano Concerto

Armenian composer Aram Khachaturian began his musical career at a relatively advanced age.Khachaturian, the son of a poor bookbinder, played some instruments as a child. However, seriousmusical pursuits did not begin until the age of 19(more)

SIBELIUS (1865-1957) Symphony No. 1 in E minor, Opus 39

Finland enjoyed relative autonomy for the greater part of the 19th century, despite its acquisition by Russiain 1809. In that year, Finland became a Grand Duchy under the Russian Czar. Nevertheless, Finlandmaintained its own government, army, currency and postal service(more)

About the Artists

Jean-Yves Thibaudet was born in Lyons, France to musically literate parents - his father played theviolin and his mother gave him his first piano lessons. He was first attracted to the piano at age 3, learnedto play at age 5, first performed with an orchestra at age 11, and went (more)

Music Director Robert Spano, now in his ninth season as music director of the AtlantaSymphony Orchestra, is recognized internationally as one of the most imaginative conductors ofhis generation. Since 2001 he has invigorated and expanded (more)

About the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, now in its 65th season, is considered one of Americasleading orchestras, known for the excellence of its live performances, presentations, renownedchoruses, and its impressive list of Grammy Award-winning recordings(more)

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This concert is part of the Delta Classical Concert Series. Delta Air Lines is the Official Airline

of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.

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Single tickets for these performances are $ 20 to $75. All single for the 2009-2010 are nowavailableonline at atlantasymphony.org or by calling (404) 733-5000. Tickets may also bepurchased at the Woodruff Arts Center Box Office located in the Woodruff Arts Center at 15thand Peachtree Streets. Box office hours are Monday through Friday 10am to 8pm, and Saturdayand Sunday12pm to 8pm.
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MUSIC DIRECTOR ROBERT SPANO TO LEAD THE ATLANTA SYMPHONY

ORCHESTRA AND PIANIST JEAN-YVES THIBAUDET

Delta Classical Series

Atlanta Symphony Hall, Memorial Arts Building, Woodruff Arts Center

Thursday, January 21, 2010, 8:00 p.m.Friday, January 22, 2010, 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, January 23, 2010, 8:00 p.m.

Robert Spano, conductorJean-Yves Thibaudet, pianistAtlanta Symphony Orchestra

SIBELIUS Finlandia, Opus 26, No. 7KHACHATURIAN Piano ConcertoSIBELIUS Symphony No. 1 in E minor, Opus 39

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