Vermont Symphony Orchestra Presents
VSO: Love Notes
Main Stage
About
On Valentine’s Day, VSO welcomes Grammy Award-winning violinist Jennifer Koh to perform Philip Glass’ Violin Concerto No. 1 in an eclectic concert mixing American and Romantic music. A student of VSO’s fourth music director Jaime Laredo during her studies at the Curtis Institute, Koh is a hugely in-demand performer of contemporary violin repertoire with premieres of more than 100 works composed especially for her. Glass’ Violin Concerto, one of the composer’s most often performed works, is preceded by Frank Zappa’s fast-paced, riveting piece from his 1993 album The Yellow Shark. For the romantic at heart, lush orchestral suites from Georges Bizet’s Carmen and music by 19th C. French composer Augusta Holmès complete the afternoon concert.
The concert begins at 3:00 p.m. and is preceded at 2:00 p.m. by Musically Speaking, a free pre-concert discussion that provides entertaining insight into the evening’s program.
Love Notes Add-Ons
Enhance your Valentine’s Day by taking advantage of our exclusive add-on packages!
Sweet Hearts package for $15
What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than with chocolate and flowers?? Sweeten your afternoon with our Sweet Hearts add-on, a package that includes a 9-piece chocolate collection from Lake Champlain Chocolates and a rose for your sweetheart.
Toast to Love package for $40
Treat yourself! Level up your Valentine’s Day by adding on our Toast to Love package, which includes a 15-piece chocolate collection from Lake Champlain Chocolates, a rose, and two drinks from the Flynn concessions bar.
Attend our post-concert Wine and Chocolate Tasting for $20
If you’re looking for something to do after the concert, look no further than a wine and chocolate pairing, brought to you by Vermont Wine Merchants, Lake Champlain Chocolates, and Vermont Symphony Orchestra. Immediately following the show, join us from 5:15-5:45 at The Flynn’s Chase Studio for a sampling of five wines from Vermont Wine Merchants, along with a variety of chocolates from Lake Champlain Chocolates. Only 60 tickets available, and all proceeds directly benefit the Vermont Symphony Orchestra.
PROGRAM
Andrew Crust, conductor
Jennifer Koh, violin
Frank Zappa (arr. Askin) - G-Spot Tornado
Philip Glass - Violin Concerto No. 1
Intermission
Augusta Holmès - La nuit et l'amour
Georges Bizet - Carmen Suites Nos 1. & 2
