OCT.

23

STAR WARS THROUGH THE YEARS:

THE MOST FAMOUS SAGA IN THE HISTORY OF CINEMA

The spectacular opening concert will feature the iconic music of the most famous space saga in the history of film. The concert will feature music from STAR WARS, RETURN OF THE JEDI, THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK, THE PHANTOM MENACE, ATTACK OF THE CLONES and the latest series: THE MANDALORIAN. Each of these films contains thrilling and brilliantly orchestrated musical scores. The music will be accompanied by memorable images from this famous collection of cinema history. The perfect family outing.

nov.

13

ORCHESTRAL FIREWORKS:

HALEY SICKING, SOPRANO

DZIMITRY ULASIUK, PIANO

The excitement continues with a performance that contains powerful orchestra favorites. The concert opens with Handel's "Music for the Royal Fireworks" and closes with one of the most popular overtures in music, one that is associated with patriotic events in the USA: Tchaiovsky's 1812 overture. The concert will not feature one but two soloists: pianist Dzimitry Ulasiuk playing Ravel's concert for the left hand.....(yes, it only uses the left hand) and soprano Haley Sickling, singing famous opera arias as well as music from Broadway musicals. Musical fireworks indeed.

dec.

11

HANDEL'S MESSIAH:
ALLEN HIGHTOWER, GUEST CONDUCTOR

This timeless classic masterpiece continues to be admired and loved by audiences worldwide. The beauty meaning and power of this oratorio has made it one of the best known and most frequently performed choral works in Western music. Guest conductor Allen Hightower will conduct orchestra, choir and soloists in this beloved Christmas tradition.

jan.

22

FELA IN CONCERT:

A TRIBUTE TO WHITNEY HOUSTON

We welcome the new year with Mexican singer and actress FELA, praised for her beautiful voice and spectacular vocal technique, Fela gained international acclaim performing in the Broadway productions of "The Lion King" and later "The Bodyguard" in Mexico and Spain. Fela will be singing a tribute to American legend Whitney Houston (All Man I Need, I Have Nothing, I Wanna Dance with Somebody, The Greatest Love of All, I Will Always Love You...) as well as other famous American singers. A concert that cannot be missed.

feb.

26

MUSICAL TREASURES FROM THE WORLD:

SOFIA ROS, ACCORDION VIRTUOSO

The ISO has been a champion of new music, and wonderful soloist. This concert follows in this tradition by presenting music from Argentina, Armenia, Hungary, Mexico, Italy, Germany, Ireland and yes, the US premiere of a work by our ISO/SMU composer in residence Michael Boss. Our guest soloist will be 18 year-old Spanish accordion virtuoso Sofia Ros. It will be an unforgettable evening of great music!

mar.

26

GRAND FINALE:

JON SECADA

Our "Season of Hope" concludes with 3 time Grammy-award winner Jon Secada. One of the best-selling Latin and cross-over music artist, Jon has sold over 20 million records. A brilliant singer/songwriter, Jon has collaborated with some of pop music's greatest names, such as: Gloria Estefan, Jennifer Lopez, Ricky Martin, Alejandro Fernandez as well as participating in tours with Luciano Pavarotti and sang duets with Jim Brickman, Olivia Newton John and Frank Sinatra. His music fuses funk, soul, pop and Latin percussion-- a fitting conclusion to a brilliant season. It is time to celebrate! It is going to be a big party.