Fresno State Symphony Orchestra
Dr. Thomas Loewenheim, conductor
The Fresno State Symphony Orchestra is an ensemble comprised of, and open to, Fresno State students from all areas of study.
The orchestra presents four concerts to the public each season, featuring standard as well as some neglected repertoire for symphony orchestra ranging from the Baroque period to the twenty-first century.
In addition, the orchestra also performs works in collaboration with the Fresno State Choirs, features faculty, guests, and winners from the Annual Concerto Competition as soloists, and premiers compositions written by students and faculty.
2012-2013 SEASON
Concert I:
BRUCKNER TE DEUM
Johannes Brahms, Tragic Overture, Op. 81
Robert Schumann, Symphony No. 3 in E flat major, Op. 97 "Rhenish"
Anton Bruckner, Te Deum in C major, WAB 45
Saturday, October 13, 2012
8:00 P.M.
Department of Music – Concert Hall
Concert II:
THE FRESNO STATE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
THE YOUTH ORCHESTRAS OF FRESNO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
Thomas Loewenheim, conductor
Gustav Holst, The Planets, Op.32
Igor Stravinsky, The Firebird Suite (1919)
Sunday, December 2, 2012
7:00 P.M.
William Saroyan Concert Hall
Concert III:
THE FRESNO STATE NEW MUSIC FESTIVAL
with special guest artist
CLAUDE BAKER
Saturday, March 2, 2013
8:00 P.M.
Department of Music – Concert Hall
Concert IV:
THE SPOTLIGHT IS ON OUR STUDENTS
Featuring the winners of the 2012-2013 Fresno State Concerto Competition
Two world premieres of student compositions, and much more!
Friday, May 4, 2012
8:00 P.M.
Department of Music – Concert Hall
