Santa Rosa Symphony Showcases Music Director Candidate David Amado And Pianist Navah Perlman Nov. 12-14

News Release Contact: Sara Obuchowski, (707) 546-7097 ext 218

October 7, 2005

(SANTA ROSA, CA) ö The search continues for Santa Rosa Symphonyâs next music director with the appearance of David Amado as guest conductor on November 12, 13 and 14 at the Luther Burbank Center. Amado, who has been music director of the Delaware Symphony Orchestra since 2002, is the 2nd candidate to appear during the Symphonyâs ãChoice Seasonä and the 4th so far introduced to local audiences. He opens the program with Tree Line, by Toru Takemitsu, regarded as one of the greatest of all Japanese composers, and concludes with the noble Fifth Symphony of Jean Sibelius. Amado will be joined by pianist Navah Perlman, the featured soloist in Beethovenâs Piano Concerto No. 2.

The 37-year-old Amado was born in Philadelphia, studied conducting and piano at Julliard, and received his masterâs from Indiana University. Before taking the podium at Delaware, he was associate conductor of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, and guest conducted at Royal Stockholm Philharmonic, Detroit Symphony and the New World Symphony, among others. Active in community engagement and music education, he also founded and served as managing director of Sequitur, a new music ensemble. Of Amado, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch has written, ãlyricism and drama in equal measure and just the right degree of panache.ä

Known for her lyrical eloquence on the stage, Navah Perlman has appeared with the Toronto Symphony, Montreal Symphony, Philadelphia Orchestra, Pittsburgh Symphony, Prague Symphony and the Israel Philharmonic. As a recitalist, she has also received much praise, appearing in Washington D.C., Dallas, Las Vegas, Scottsdale, and Baltimore. In addition to her solo career, she collaborates frequently in chamber music with violinist Giora Schmidt and cellist Zuill Bailey as part of the Perlman/Schmidt/Bailey Trio and works to expand audiences for classical music by conducting educational and outreach activities.

These performances of the Santa Rosa Symphony Classical Series are underwritten by Mrs. Robert H. Walter. David Amadoâs appearance is underwritten by Sonne J. Pedersen. Guest artist Navah Perlmanâs performance is underwritten by Elizabeth Witchey-Ryer in memory of her brother, renowned pianist John Browning.

Santa Rosa Symphony concerts are Saturday and Monday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Luther Burbank Center in Santa Rosa. Concert Conversations with David Amado begin in the concert hall one hour prior to the performances, and are made possible by Quivira Estate Vineyards and Winery.

The popular Discovery Series of open rehearsals continues at 2 p.m. on November 12. These concerts, priced at $10 for adults, $6 for youth, offer a sneak peek into the final rehearsal process before each concert set. Audiences for Discovery concerts enjoy free Krispy Kreme donuts at intermission.

Call (707) 546-8742 for tickets or visit the Symphony Box Office on the first floor of the North Coast Bank building at 50 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Rosa, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets may also be purchased at the door 1¸ hours before each performance on a space-available basis. Single tickets are $27-49, with senior discounts available. $7 Student Rush tickets (to students showing school I.D) can be purchased a half hour prior to curtain.

 

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Who
Santa Rosa Symphony 

Dates and Times
Sat., November 12, at 8 p.m.
(Discovery Rehearsal, Sat. November 12 at 2 p.m.)
Sun., November 13 at 3 p.m.
Mon. November 14 at 8 p.m.

What
David Amado, conductor and music director candidate
Navah Perlman, piano
Pre-concert talk featuring David Amado, one hour before each performance.

Program
Takemitsu: Tree Line
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 2
Sibelius: Symphony No. 5

Venue
Luther Burbank Center for the Arts
50 Mark West Springs Road
Santa Rosa, CA

Cost
Single tickets $27-49

Tickets
(707) 54-MUSIC [546-8742]