Prince George's Philharmonic Orchestra
2008/2009 Concert Season
October Concert
Charles Ellis, Conductor
Brian Ganz, Piano
- Shostakovich.........Festive Overture, Op. 96
- Shostakovich.........Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Major, Op.102
- Beethoven.............Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92
Concert Date: Oct 4, 2008
Venue: Bowie Center for the Performing Arts
November Concert
Charles Ellis and Shawn Burke-Storer, Conductors
Chris Vadala, Saxophone
- Bizet.....................L'Arlessienne Suite No. 2
- Prokofiev ..............Lt. Kije Suite, Op. 60
- Ellington...............In a Sentimental Mood
- Mangione..............The Feel of a Vision
- Gillespie...............A Night in Tunisia
- Strayhorn..............Take the A Train
- Piazzolla...............Oblivion
Concert Date: Nov 22, 2008
Venue: Bowie Center for the Performing Arts
February Concert
Charles Ellis, Conductor
Thomas Pandolfi, Piano
- Wagner..................Overture to Rienzi
- Paderewski............Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 17
- Coleridge-Taylor....Ballade in A Minor, Op. 33
- Schubert................Sym. No. 8 in B Min. D. 759 "Unfinished"
Concert Date: Feb 7, 2009
Venue: Prince George's Community College
March Concert
Charles Ellis, Conductor
Amy Beth Horman, Violin
- Barber ..................Excerpts-Souvenirs Ballet Suite, Op. 28
- Bruch....................Scottish Fantasy, Op. 46
- Brahms..................Symphony No. 4 in E Minor, Op. 98
Concert Date: March 28, 2009
Venue: Charles H. Flowers High School
May Concert
Charles Ellis, Conductor
Stanley J. Thurston, Conductor
The Heritage Signature Chorale
Frances Brooks, Soprano
Darlene Ifill-Taylor, Soprano
- Verdi.....................Overture to La Forza del Destino
- Verdi.....................Stabat Mater from Four Sacred Pieces
- Hailstork...............Intrada
- Hailstork...............Four Spirituals
Concert Date: May 9, 2009
Venue: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center