August 20, 2024

[Vancouver, WA. August 20, 2024] –The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA returns to Skyview Concert Hall on September 28 at 7 pm and September 29 at 3 pm to kick off the exceptional 2024/25 season. VSO’s Music Director and Conductor, Salvador Brotons will return to the podium for his 34th season and lead the orchestra and the Spanish Brass in his very own work, Brass Quintet Concerto. Additionally, the program will open with Howard’s contemporary Argentum and close with Dvořák’s bright and lyrical Symphony No. 8. Both performances of this concert will also be available as a simultaneous live stream at vancouversymphony.org.

Argentum is described as a “short, fun, and reflective piece” by Howard, who composed the piece in 2017, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the British radio program ClassicFM. This was the first piece she wrote for a fulltime professional orchestra. Similarly, Brass Quintet Concerto was composed in 2013, for a commission by the Spanish Brass. Maestro Brotons notes that one of the attractions of writing for the brass quintet is that the sound is so “spectacular and powerful, and this group—the Spanish Brass—is superb.” In the second half, Maestro Brotons will lead the symphony in one of Dvořák’s most popular masterworks, Symphony No. 8, which is marked as a turning-point in his career as a symphonist. Here, he takes a freer approach to form and thematic development, and his native Bohemian musical identity reasserts itself.

The 2024/25 Symphonic Series season is presented by United Grain Corporation.

What: Dvořák's Eighth Symphony
When: Saturday, September 28 at 7:00 pm, Sunday, September 29 at 3:00 pm
Where: 1300 NW 139th St, Vancouver, WA 98685
Tickets: Individual tickets available September 3 at vancouversymphony.org

Season subscriptions are on sale now at vancouversymphony.org or by calling (360)735-7278. Single ticket sales open September 3. Following the continued popularity of the live stream for all symphonic concerts, the VSO will continue to offer the option of viewing the program live from home. Virtual-only tickets are available, and all in person ticket holders will have the option of viewing virtually.

The Saturday performance at Skyview Concert Hall will begin at 7:00 pm. The celebrated VSO pre-concert show, hosted by a VSO musician or Maestro Salvador Brotons, will be available for concert goers to attend before the program from 6:00 pm to 6:30 pm. The virtual live stream programming begins at 6:30 pm on Saturday to air Da Capo, a pre-recorded educational discussion of the composers and pieces being performed. The Sunday performance will begin at 3:00 pm, with the pre-concert show available to attend in-person from 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm. The virtual live stream programming begins at 2:30 pm on Sunday.

All ticket holders will receive a secure email link to access the live stream performances.

Our tech support team will be on standby to assist you if you have any issues logging in during the performances.

About the Spanish Brass
With a 35-year trajectory in the world of chamber music, Spanish Brass is one of the most dynamic and consolidated groups on the international musical stage.

In 1996 the ensemble won First Prize in the Sixth International “Ville de Narbonne” Brass Quintet Competition (France), considered the most prestigious for this formation. In 2017 Spanish Brass received First Prize in the Bankia Awards for Musical Talent of the Comunitat de Valencia, and in 2019 they received the Espai Ter de Música Award. They have also been awarded with four Carles Santos Awards for their CD XXX and Mira si hem corregut terres… (2019), Les Aventures de Monsieur Jules (2020) and Spanish Brass (a) LIVE (2021).

In 2020 they received the Spanish National Music Award.

They have participated in some of the most important festivals in the world. They performed at the gala for the Prince of Asturias Awards in 1995 and have recorded music for the play La Fundación by Buero Vallejo, at the Centro Dramático Nacional, as well as the score for the film Descongélate by Félix Sabroso, produced by El Deseo.

They have released thirty recordings, including two DVD-CD and three double CD, showing their many facets.

Alongside their activities as performers, Spanish Brass organizes two festivals, international in scope, devoted to brass instruments: the Festival Spanish Brass Alzira (www.sbalz.com) and the Brassurround (www.brassurround.com), where every year some of the most prestigious international brass soloists, groups and teachers gather.

Members

Carlos Benetó Grau (Trumpet), Juanjo Serna Salvador (Trumpet), Manuel Pérez Ortega (Horn), Indalecio Bonet Manrique (Trombone), Sergio Finca Quirós (Tuba)

About Salvador Brotons
Maestro Salvador Brotons returns for his 34th season as Music Director and Conductor of the VSO. In addition to the VSO, he has been the Music Director and Conductor of the Orquestra Simfònica de les Illes Balears “Ciutat de Palma” (1997-2001, 2009-2013) and the Orquestra Sinfónica del Vallés (1997-2002). He is presently the Conductor of the Barcelona Symphonic Band. In 2005, he received the Arts Council award from Clark County and the City of Vancouver as well as the Kiwanis Rose Award. He has guest conducted orchestras in countries such as the U.S., Israel, France, Germany, China, Poland, South Korea, Mexico, Uruguay, and Colombia.

About The VSO
The VSO, now in its 46th season, has been a cornerstone of Southwest Washington's arts community, providing symphonic music of the highest caliber in live performances and through music education in schools, concert halls, and throughout the community. For more information, please visit vancouversymphony.org.

About our Sponsors
The VSO is generously supported by individual donors, The M. J. Murdock Charitable Trust, Realvest Foundation, Oregon Public Broadcasting, AC Hotel by Marriott, United Grain Corporation, Columbia Credit Union, All Classical Radio, Gravitate, Dick Hannah Dealerships, The Columbian, Michelle’s Piano Co., Pacific Office Automation, Steinway & Sons Portland, and The VIC.

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