American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras' Final Concert of the Season
Celebrating Maestro Luis Haza's
Last Concert as Music Director
Annandale, VA: May 21, 2009 - The American Philharmonic Orchestras will hold its final concert of the season on Sunday, May 31, 2009, 3:00pm at George Mason University Center for the Arts in Fairfax, Virginia. Symphony Spectacular will feature the two advanced orchestras of the program: the American Youth Symphonic Orchestra, conducted by Carl J. Bianchi, and the American Youth Philharmonic, conducted by Music Director Luis Haza. The Philharmonic will welcome guest trumpeter Thomas Cupples of the National Symphony Orchestra for a rousing performance of Hummel's Trumpet Concerto in E flat Major. Repertoire also includes Respighi's Pini di Roma, Berlioz's Roman Carnival Overture, Sibelius' Finlandia, Tchaikovsky's Pas d'action from Sleeping Beauty Suite, and Verdi's Triumphal March from Aida. Tickets are $10 for students and seniors (age 62 and above) and $14 for adults. Children ages five and younger are free. Buy tickets online or at the door. |
About the Music Director Search
After 35 years with the National Symphony Orchestra and 25 years as Music Director of the American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras, Luis Haza will retire from AYPO at the end of June 2009 to begin the next phase of his life at his new residence in Georgia. (To see the full press release, please click here.) With the help of Mr. Haza, AYPO began the extensive search for a new Music Director in September 2008. The process of searching for Mr. Haza's successor involved narrowing down a pool of 95 applicants, who applied from throughout the United States and beyond, to two finalists: Matthew Hazelwood and Daniel Spalding ( click here for detailed biographies). The finalists will conduct the first two AYP concerts of the 2009 - 2010 concert season. |
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About the American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras
Recognized as one of the leading orchestral training programs in the nation, the American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras (AYPO) provides competitive world-class training and performance opportunities for young musicians ages 7 - 21. With nationally recognized conductors, led by Luis Haza of the National Symphony Orchestra, a dedicated professional staff, and a host of volunteers, AYPO annually selects and trains over 400 of the most talented young musicians from throughout the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area. AYPO is the Youth Orchestra in Residence at George Mason University's Center for the Arts and was selected by the Catalogue for Philanthropy as "one of the best small nonprofits in the Greater Washington region." |
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Michelle Wallace
Coordinator of Education & Outreach
American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras
Ph. (703) 642-8051, x.22
Fax (703) 642-8054
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