BVSO™ Announces 39 Season Begins
Information courtesy of Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra™
The Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra™ and Music Director Marcelo Bussiki today proudly announce the launch of the 39th season. The 2020-2021 season features a more compact schedule of four symphonic performances and one add on concert, refreshed concert programming of well-known composers, exclusive guest artists, new venue locations First Baptist Bryan Church, Brazos County Expo, and as always, the world-class BVSO™ musicians. The BVSO™ is incredibly grateful to be partnering with St. Joseph Health as the official sponsor for the 2020-2021 Season.
“These concerts will have special meaning for the Symphony. We are opening our official season five months after our original plans and over 12 months from the last time that we performed as an entire group. However, we are resilient and we have adapted and stayed resolute to bring back to our community live classical performances in a responsible manner,” said Bussiki.
The following is a schedule summary of the 2020-2021 season.
What: “Three Icons”
When: Sunday, April 25, 2021 at 5:00 PM
Where: First Baptist Bryan Church
Highlighting three of history’s most celebrated composers and their enduring masterpieces – Beethoven, Mozart & Barber.
Program:
Barber Adagio
Mozart Symphony No. 35 in D major, K. 385
Beethoven Symphony No. 1 in C major, Op. 21
Concert Sponsor The Gilbert and Thyra Plass Arts Foundation
What: “DSQ + BVSO”
When: Sunday, May 9, 2021 at 5:00 PM
Where: Brazos County Expo
Where Bach meets Bon Jovi! International sensation Dallas String Quartet joins the BVSO for an unforgettable exciting performance.
Program:
Milhaud La Création du Monde, Op 81a
Ibert Divertissement
Curated selections of classics, pops, and crossovers from the Dallas String Quartet
Guest Artists The Dallas String Quartet
Concert Sponsor The Eugene Edge, III Charitable Trust
What: “Tangos & More”
When: Sunday, May 16, 2021 at 5:00 PM
Where: First Baptist Bryan Church
A don’t miss event! Heart pumping tangos and spicy Latin numbers with world-acclaimed bandoneónist Julien Labro.
Program:
Respighi Ancient Airs and Dances Suites I and III
Piazzolla Five Tango Sensations
Piazzolla Adiós Nonino
Guest Artists Julien Labro, bandoneon
Concert Sponsor The Gilbert and Thyra Plass Charitable Trust
What: “Love & Devotion”
When: Sunday, June 13, 2021 at 5:00 PM
Where: First Baptist Bryan Church
Jazz virtuoso Itamar Borochov and his quartet with pianist Rob Clearfield perform a world premiere composition with the BVSO.
Program:
Estreicher All You Shining Stars
Special selections for Jazz Quartet:
- Tangerines
- Daasa!
- Take me to the Bridge
Borochov A newly commissioned Suite
Guest Artists Itamar Borochov, trumpet
Rob Clearfield, piano
Itamar Borochov Jazz Quartet
Concert Sponsor The Ham Family Trust
What: “Asleep at the Wheel” This concert is not included in the subscription package
When: Sunday, June 20, 2021 at 5:00 PM
Where: To be announced
The kings of Western swing, the GRAMMY® Award winning, country music classic joins the BVSO to end the season in true Texas style!
Guest Artists Asleep at the Wheel
Concert Sponsor The Clearfield Family
Venue Locations:
First Baptist Bryan Church: 3100 Cambridge Dr., Bryan, TX 77802
Brazos County Expo: 5827 Leonard Rd., Bryan, TX 77807
The BVSO™ is committed to its mission to offer great symphonic experiences to everyone in the Brazos Valley Community even if they cannot be there in person or have concerns about attending a public event. Patrons will have the option to enjoy selected concerts with a LIVE STREAM / VIA VIDEO ticket option.
The LIVE STREAM / VIA VIDEO ticket option allows ticket holders to both enjoy the performance as it happens in real time and/or watch the recorded concert for one week. Patrons who purchase this option will conveniently get a link in their emails gaining them access to the concert.
If any patron is concerned in any way, it is recommended they not attend and instead take advantage of the LIVE STREAM / VIA VIDEO ticket option.
The BVSO™ will be working to ensure that appropriate health precautions are recognized and implemented for our patrons’ convenience, safety and enjoyment of our concerts. If any patron is concerned in any way, it is recommended they not attend and instead take advantage of the BVSO’s alternative viewing options.
Patrons who have 2020-2021 subscription series or individual tickets have automatically been moved to the new concert dates and should receive their new tickets prior to the opening concert in April.
We are looking forward to seeing everyone on April 25, 2021 at what will now be our new first concert of the Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra’s 2020-2021 Season,” said BVSO Executive Director Mary Koeninger.
Patrons can still purchase subscription series tickets by phone through the Symphony Office (979) 696-6100. An adult 4-concert subscription is $160 and student 4-concert subscription is $60, a processing fee will apply. The LIVE STREAM/VIA VIDEO ticket option is $140 for all four concerts. Individual ticket sales are also available for the first four concerts.
Single tickets for Asleep at the Wheel will be available May 20, 2021. All programs are subject to change. Please contact the Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra office at 979-696-6100 for more information.
Visit the BVSO™ Facebook page for up-to-date concert info.
https://www.facebook.com/BrazosValleySymphony/
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About the Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra: The BVSO™ is a non-profit performing arts organization with the mission to maintain a symphony of high artistic standards, and to promote the musical arts for cultural and education purposes in the Brazos Valley. For more information about the Symphony’s 2020-2021 Season, please visit the Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra Website at www.bvso.org.
The Brazos Valley Symphony Society wishes to recognize and thank our programming sponsors, grant funding providers, and charitable trust contributors:
Nina Astin Winkler Charitable Trusts, the Clearfield Family, the Gilbert & Thyra Plass Charitable Trust, Eugene Edge III Charitable Trust, The Ham Family Trust, and the Gilbert & Thyra Plass Arts Foundation
