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INSPIRATIONAL HOLIDAY MUSIC TO KINDLE THE WARMTH IN YOUR HEART THIS SEASON!

PR CONTACT - Juliet Meyer - Juliet@lvphil.com
WHEN - December 11, 2010 2:00pm and 8:00pm
WHERE - Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall on the UNLV campus
TICKETS - www.lvphil.com and the UNLV box office at 895-2787

'Tis the Season! The Philharmonic is ready to fill your hearts and your ears with the sounds of the holidays! Join the Las Vegas Philharmonic for their annual Christmas Celebration with two Pops concerts (2:00pm and 8:00pm) in Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall on the UNLV campus for a magical event that is not to be missed!

The symphony orchestra's holiday program will include performances by Broadway vocalists, Bruce Ewing and Kristen Hertzenberg, The Las Vegas Master Singers and the University Children's Chorale. Ewing and Hertzenberg are currently appearing in Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber's "PHANTOM: The Las Vegas Spectacular" at the Venetian Resort & Casino.

Join the Las Vegas Philharmonic on December 11th and enjoy popular hits including "Let It Snow," "White Christmas," "O Holy Night," and more! So bring your whole family to see the Christmas Celebration for some holiday cheer and turn the scrooges in your life into jolly Yule-tide carolers!

Tickets are available online, or by calling the UNLV box office at 895-2787. Three price levels for seating are available: $35, $50 and $75 per ticket. The Las Vegas Philharmonic provides a shuttle service from Summerlin's Starbright Theatre and Anthem's Independence Center in the Henderson area for your convenience. Bus passes can be purchased at the box office when buying concert tickets. These are available for $15. The 2010-2011 concert schedule is on the Las Vegas Philharmonic website - lvphil.com.

For additional information contact Sabrina at the Las Vegas Philharmonic office at 258-5438, Ext. 226.

A HOLIDAY POPS CELEBRATION!

WHEN – Saturday, December 17, 2011 at 2pm and 8 pm
Doors open at 1 pm and at 7 pm
WHERE – Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall, UNLV Campus
TICKETS - www.lvphil.com or call the UNLV box office at 702-895-2787
PR CONTACT – Sabrina Cozine, sabrina@lvphil.com, 702-258-5438, Ext. 226

Kristen Hertzenberg, star of Phantom - The Las Vegas Spectacular, Travis Cloer, star of Jersey Boys, and the Las Vegas Master Singers will add sparkle to the Saturday, December 17th, Holiday Pops Celebrations of the Las Vegas Philharmonic. The orchestra and vocalists will perform a medley of Christmas and Hanukkah melodies to celebrate the holiday season. There will be two performances, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., at Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall on the UNLV campus.

Hertzenberg earned her Bachelor’s degree in Voice from the University of Texas at Austin and her Master’s in Opera Performance in Boston at the Longy School of Music. While in Boston, Kristen won first place in the National Opera Association competition. She was cast as “Sophie” in Terrence McNally’s Master Class at the Caldwell Theatre in Boca Raton, FL. and later as “Shelia” on a European tour of Hair. Upon moving to Las Vegas, Kristen was named understudy in the original cast of Phantom: The Las Vegas Spectacular prior to assuming the role of “Christine.” She just released her new album, Holidays from the Heart, with piano virtuoso Philip Fortenberry

After one-and-a-half years on Broadway in the TONY-Award-winning Jersey Boys, Travis Cloer now plays Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys at the Palazzo Hotel & Casino. His other stage credits include Rusty in Starlight Express, Tony in West Side Story, and John Wilkes Booth in Assassins, as well as performing as a featured soloist with The Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular.

Tickets are available online at www.lvphil.com or by calling the UNLV Box Office at 702-895-2787. Ticket price by section is A) $78, B) $53 and C) $38. Senior, Student, and Group discount prices are also available.

The Philharmonic provides a shuttle service for patrons from Summerlin's Starbright Theatre at Sun City and at Sun City Anthem's Independence Center in the Henderson area. Bus passes may be purchased through the box office for $15.

For a full listing of concerts for the 2011-2012 season, visit the Las Vegas Philharmonic website at www.lvphil.com. The orchestra will relocate to the Smith Center’s Reynolds Hall in the Spring of 2012. For additional information, contact Sabrina Cozine at the Las Vegas Philharmonic office at 702-258-5438, Ext. 226 or sabrina@lvphil.com.

LAS VEGAS PHILHARMONIC PERFORMS GLAZUNOV WITH VIOLINIST EXTRAORDINAIRE, RACHEL BARTON PINE

WHEN – Saturday, November 19, 2011 at 8 pm
Doors open at 7 pm / Pre-concert Conversation at 7:15 pm
WHERE – UNLV Campus, Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall
TICKETS – www.lvphil.com or call the UNLV box office at 702-895-2787
PR CONTACT – Sabrina Cozine, sabrina@lvphil.com, 702-258-5438 ext. 226

Copland’s Appalachian Spring, Glazunov’s Violin Concerto in A Minor featuring guest artist Rachel Barton Pine, and Schumann’s Symphony No. 3 “Rhenish” create a diverse program for The Las Vegas Philharmonic’s second Masterworks concert of the season on Saturday, November 19. The concert begins at 8 p.m. at Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall at UNLV with a pre-concert conversation with Music Director and Conductor David Itkin and violinist Rachel Barton Pine at 7:15 p.m.

Copland collaborated with celebrated choreographer Martha Graham to score a ballet celebrating America’s 18th century pioneers. Although the work was composed before Graham called it “Appalachian Spring,” listeners felt the music ran true to the feel of spring and the splendor of the Appalachians.

Rachel Barton Pine, who will perform the Violin Concerto in A Minor, was, at the age of 17, the youngest person to win a gold medal at the 1992 J.S. Bach International Violin Competition in Leipzig, Germany. She has performed as soloist with many prestigious orchestras around the globe. In addition to her solo work, Pine established the Rachel Elizabeth Barton Foundation to assist young artists through various projects including the Instrument Loan Program, Grants for Education and Career, and Global HeartStrings, which supports classical musicians in developing countries.

Schumann’s Symphony No. 3 concludes the program. This optimistic piece of five movements was inspired by Schuman’s journey through the Rhineland.

Tickets are available online at www.lvphil.com or by calling the UNLV Box Office at 702-895-2787. Ticket price by section is A) $78, B) $53 and C) $38. Senior, Student, and Group discount prices are also available.

The Philharmonic provides a shuttle service for patrons from Sun City Summerlin's Starbright Theatre and at Sun City Anthem's Independence Center in the Henderson area. Bus passes may be purchased through the box office for $15.

For a full listing of concerts for the 2011-2012 season, visit the Las Vegas Philharmonic website at www.lvphil.com. The orchestra will relocate to the Smith Center’s Reynolds Hall in the Spring of 2012. For additional information, contact Sabrina at the Las Vegas Philharmonic office at 702-258-5438 ext. 226 or sabrina@lvphil.com.

SAVOR THE UNFORGETTABLE SOUNDS OF TCHAIKOVSKY WITH THE LAS VEGAS PHILHARMONIC

PR CONTACT - Juliet Meyer - juliet@lvphil.com
WHEN - November 20th, Doors open at 7pm
(pre-concert conversation at 7:15)
WHERE - UNLV Campus, Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall
TICKETS - lvphil.com or call the UNLV Box Office at 702-895-2787

The Las Vegas Philharmonic invites you to join them for an evening that features several exciting performances including the music of Tchaikovsky, Samuel Adler's world premiere, and the award-winning violinist Laura Liu! With so much excitement in one evening this is a Masterworks performance you certainly cannot miss! Tchaikovsky is best known for his ballets and innate melodic flow that is both classic, and romantic. Tchaikovsky's Fourth Symphony was the first of his symphonies in which he forged his new style of Romanticism.

Drifting on Wind and Currents, composed by Samuel Adler, was commissioned for the Las Vegas Philharmonic by Dr. Lewis Aronow in memory of his wife Gladys Aronow. Adler has composed over 400 published works which have been performed all over the world. He was inducted into the American Classical Music Hall of Fame in October 2008. Adler's world premiere performance with the Las Vegas Philharmonic is a chance for patrons to be a part of music history.

Joining the Las Vegas Philharmonic to perform Max Bruch's Violin Concerto is 17 year old Laura Liu. Already proving herself as a talented solo artist, she has performed all over the country winning several awards including 1st place in the junior sonata division of the Dallas Symphonic Festival, and has performed on NPR's “From the Top”, as well as performing as a special guest artist for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The Philharmonic is delighted to have her performing in the Masterworks Series.

A pre-concert conversation, starting promptly at 7:15 pm, will be led by Maestro David Itkin. Patrons will have an opportunity to learn more about the music and composers featured in this Masterworks performance. As a part of the world premiere event of Drifting on Wind and Currents, composer Samuel Adler will be joining Maestro Itkin for the pre-concert conversation!

Tickets are available online, or by calling the UNLV box office at 895-2787. Three price levels for seating are available: $35, $50 and $75 per ticket. The Las Vegas Philharmonic provides a shuttle service from Summerlin's Starbright Theatre and Anthem's Independence Center in the Henderson area for your convenience. Bus passes can be purchased at the box office when buying concert tickets. These are available for $15. The 2010-2011 concert schedule is on the Las Vegas Philharmonic website - lvphil.com.

For additional information contact Sabrina at the Las Vegas Philharmonic office at 258-5438, Ext. 226.

TRIBUTE TO FRANK SINATRA AND THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK AT LAS VEGAS PHILHARMONIC POPS

WHEN – Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 8 pm
Doors open at 7 pm
WHERE – Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall, UNLV Campus
TICKETS – www.lvphil.com or call the UNLV box office at 702-895-2787
PR CONTACT – Sabrina Cozine, sabrina@lvphil.com, 702-258-5438 ext. 226

Vincent Falcone, Frank Sinatra’s former music director, and singing impressionist Bob Anderson, will perform the iconic hits of “Ole Blue Eyes” with the Las Vegas Philharmonic at an “encore” concert building on the success of last year’s SRO event. Downbeat is at 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 22, at Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall on the UNLV campus.

Falcone was house pianist at Caesar’s Palace when Sinatra heard him perform and decided to employ Falcone as his musical director and pianist from 1976 until 1982 and again from 1985-86. Falcone has worked with many of America’s top performers including Robert Goulet, Andy Williams, Connie Francis, Paul Anka, Joe Piscopo, Eddie Fisher, and Tony Bennett. In 2005, Falcone’s first book, “Frankly-Just Between Us,” was published by Hal Leonard Publishing Co.

Named by People Magazine as “The Best Singing Impressionist in America,” Bob Anderson has impersonated all the greats including, Andy Williams, Steve Lawrence, Sammy Davis Jr., Tom Jones and Johnny Mathis. He has appeared on over 200 national television shows including Johnny Carson and David Letterman. In 2002, he was inducted into the Casino Legends Hall of Fame in Las Vegas.

Tickets are available online at www.lvphil.com or by calling the UNLV Box Office at 702-895-2787. Ticket price by section is A) $78, B) $53 and C) $38. Senior, Student, and Group discount prices are also available.

The Philharmonic provides a shuttle service for patrons from Summerlin's Starbright Theatre at Sun City and at Sun City Anthem's Independence Center in the Henderson area. Bus passes may be purchased through the box office for $15.

For a full listing of concerts for the 2011-2012 season, visit the Las Vegas Philharmonic website at www.lvphil.com. The orchestra will relocate to the Smith Center’s Reynolds Hall in the Spring of 2012. For additional information, contact Sabrina at the Las Vegas Philharmonic office at 702-258-5438 ext. 226 or sabrina@lvphil.com.

GET INSPIRED WITH MUSE – THE LAS VEGAS PHILHARMONIC'S NEW GROUP FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS.

PR CONTACT - Elena Jacob elena@lvphil.com
INFO - muse.lvphil.com
INQUIRIES - Contact the Philharmonic at 702.258.5438 x 227

Are you looking for opportunities to network with other young professionals who are passionate about music, culture, and the arts? Then get inspired with MUSE, the Las Vegas Philharmonic's young professionals group! For just $200 you can enjoy membership that allows you entry to exclusive events, two tickets to three of the Las Vegas Philharmonic's upcoming concerts, as well as two tickets to each of the three MUSE Mixers throughout the season.

Muse has an incredible line up for the 2010-2011 Season, including -

POPS I Concert - A Tribute to Frank Sinatra
Saturday, October 2, 2010 at 8pm
(Featuring guest artists Vincent Falcone, conductor, and Clint Holmes, vocalist)

Rising Star Valentine's Concert
Saturday, February 12, 2011 at 8pm
(Featuring 18-year-old composer/conductor Alexander Prior)

Masterworks V Concert
Saturday, May 21, 2011at 8pm
(Featuring guest artist Zuill Bailey, cello)

Trattoria del Lupo Mixer
Thursday, October 7, 2010 at 7pm

Spago Mixer
Thursday, January 27, 2011 at 7pm

Postrio Mixer
Thursday, March 31, 2011 at 7pm

Members also enjoy information on upcoming musical events around the Las Vegas valley, as well as exclusive opportunities to go backstage after concerts and meet the guest artists, conductor, and musicians of the Las Vegas Philharmonic!

Visit muse.lvphil.com for more information and to start your membership today! Call 702.258.5438 x 227 for additional information or with questions about MUSE. You can email muse@lvphil.com with any inquiries.

IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE INTOXICATING MELODIES OF FRANK SINATRA PERFORMED BY THE LAS VEGAS PHILHARMONIC AND CLINT HOLMES

PR CONTACT – Juliet Meyer - juliet@lvphil.com
WHEN – October 2nd 8:00pm
WHERE – UNLV Campus, Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall
TICKETS – lvphil.com or call the UNLV Box Office at 702-895-2787

The Las Vegas Philharmonic is proud to announce its first Pops Concert of the 2010-2011 season with a celebration of Frank Sinatra's music! Joining the Philharmonic is Las Vegas favorite Clint Holmes, and Sinatra's own conductor, Vincent Falcone! This performance will be a treat for music lovers young and old, so bring the whole family to enjoy the music of one of America's best loved performers!

Singer, actor, and American icon, “Ol' Blue Eyes” is an undeniable part of Las Vegas' history, helping shape the “larger then life” image of the city and its performers. His music has transcended the decades, with his passion for showmanship and memorable lyrics, Sinatra is in a class by himself. Come celebrate his music in a fun and unforgettable evening, one that the Las Vegas Philharmonic is delighted to share with audiences!

Joining the Philharmonic for the celebration of Sinatra is Clint Holmes. Holmes is a Las Vegas favorite, was selected as “Best Singer”, “Best All-Around Las Vegas Performer” and “Favorite Male Las Vegan” by the Las Vegas Review-Journal and has regular performances all over Las Vegas. Also joining the Philharmonic is Vincent Falcone, a widely respected pianist, and highly sought after musical director who has conducted for many well known singers including Robert Goulet, Joe Piscopo, Al Martino, Jerry Lewis, and Tony Bennett just to name a few.

Tickets are available online, or by calling the UNLV box office at 895-2787. Three levels of tickets are available at $35, $50 and $75. The Las Vegas Philharmonic provides a shuttle service from Summerlin's Starbright Theatre and Anthem's Independence Center in the Henderson area for your convenience. Bus passes can be purchased at the box office when buying concert tickets. These are available for $15. The 2010-2011 concert schedule is on the Las Vegas Philharmonic website - lvphil.com.

For additional information contact Sabrina at the Las Vegas Philharmonic office at 258-5438, Ext. 226.

THE LAS VEGAS PHILHARMONIC EMBARKS ON ITS 12th SEASON WITH AN AUDIENCE DELIGHTING EVENING OF DULCET TONES FOR THEIR OPENING NIGHT!

PR CONTACT – Juliet Meyer - juliet@lvphil.com

WHEN – September 11th, 8pm (pre-concert conversation at 7:15)

WHERE – UNLV Campus, Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall

TICKETS – www.lvphil.com Contact the UNLV Box Office at 702-895-2787

Filling the Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall on the UNLV campus with the melodious sound of Beethoven's "Egmont Overture", the Las Vegas Philharmonic welcomes you to the first performance of the Masterworks Series of the 2010-2011 Season! Joining the philharmonic for its inaugural concert of the season is American Cellist, Julie Albers performing Edward Elgar's "Cello Concerto." Rounding out the evening is Hector Berlioz's best known work, "Symphonie Fantastique."

Albers is originally from Colorado, and made her major orchestral debut with the Cleveland Orchestra in 1998, and has since performed in across the U.S., Europe, Korea, Taiwan and New Zealand. In 2001 she received two awards while in Germany: Second Prize in Munich's Internationalen Musikwettbewerbes der ARD, and the Wilhelm-Weichsler-Musikpreis der Stadt Osnabruch. In North America, Miss Albers has performed with the Florida, Utah, Vancouver, San Diego, Edmonton, Memphis, Syracuse, West Virginia, Santa Rosa, Brevard and Fairfax Symphony Orchestras. The Las Vegas Philharmonic is proud to have her joining them for the first performance of the 2010-2011 season!

Preceding each Masterworks Series performance is an engaging pre-concert conversation with Maestro David Itkin, giving audiences a chance to find out more about the artists, the orchestra, and the pieces for the evening. Beginning at 7:15, this opportunity is both educational and entertaining! Maestro Itkin is in his fourth year with the Las Vegas Philharmonic.

Tickets are available online, or by calling the UNLV box office at 895-2787. Three levels of tickets are available at $35, $50 and $75. The Philharmonic provides a shuttle service from Summerlin's Starlight Theatre and Anthem's Independence Center in the Henderson area for ease of parking. Bus passes can be purchased at the box office when buying concert tickets. These are available for $15. The 2010-2011 concert schedule is on the Las Vegas Philharmonic website - www.lvphil.com.

For interviews with David Itkin contact the Las Vegas Philharmonic office at 258-5438, Ext. 226.

BEETHOVEN’S MAGNIFICENT FIFTH SYMPHONY KICKS OFF THE LAS VEGAS PHILHARMONIC’S 13th SEASON!

WHEN – Saturday, September 10, 2011 at 8 pm
Doors open at 7 pm / Pre-concert Conversation at 7:15 pm
WHERE – UNLV Campus, Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall
TICKETS – www.lvphil.com or call the UNLV box office at 702-895-2787
PR CONTACT – Sabrina Cozine, sabrina@lvphil.com, 702-258-5438 ext. 226

The Las Vegas Philharmonic launches its 13th season on Saturday, September 10, with a diverse program of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony, Glinka’s Overture to “Russlan and Ludmilla,” and Walton’s Viola Concerto featuring guest artist Miles Hoffman. The concert begins at 8 p.m. at the Artemus W. Ham Hall at UNLV with a pre-concert conversation with Music Director and Conductor David Itkin and Hoffman at 7:15 p.m.

Russlan & Ludmilla is an operatic tale of love and adventure composed by Mikhail Glinka, the father of Russian concert music.

As Music Commentator for National Public Radio’s flagship news program, Morning Edition, violist Miles Hoffman is regularly heard by a national audience of some 14 million people. He graduated from Yale University and the Juilliard School and has won prizes in the National Arts Club and Washington International Competitions. He has performed with orchestras all over the country displaying a broad repertoire including Bach, Berlioz, Bloch, Bruch, Mozart, Penderecki, Telemann, Vaughan Williams and Walton. In 1982 he founded the Library of Congress Summer Chamber Festival, which he directed for nine years, and which led to the formation of the American Chamber Players.

Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 is well known for its famous opening four-note motif. The theme is taken and transformed measure by measure until the music bursts into the finale with a blaze of light and victory.

Tickets are available online at www.lvphil.com or by calling the UNLV Box Office at 702-895-2787. Ticket price by section is A) $78, B) $53 and C) $38. Senior, Student, and Group discount prices are also available.

The Philharmonic provides a shuttle service for patrons from Summerlin's Starbright Theatre at Sun City and at Sun City Anthem's Independence Center in the Henderson area. Bus passes may be purchased through the box office for $15.

For a full listing of concerts for the 2011-2012 season, visit the Las Vegas Philharmonic website at www.lvphil.com. The orchestra will relocate to the Smith Center’s Reynolds Hall in the Spring of 2012. For additional information, contact Sabrina at the Las Vegas Philharmonic office at 702-258-5438 ext. 226 or sabrina@lvphil.com.

THE LAS VEGAS PHILHARMONIC ANNOUNCES THE 2010-2011 SEASON; ITS MOST AMBITIOUS SEASON YET!

THE LAS VEGAS PHILHARMONIC ANNOUNCES THE 2010-2011 SEASON; ITS MOST AMBITIOUS SEASON YET!
PR Contact - Juliet Meyer - juliet@lvphil.com
Tickets/info - Contact Sabrina at 702-258-5438, Ext. 226
Website - www.lvphil.com

Las Vegas' premiere cultural gem, the Las Vegas Philharmonic, invites you to join them for their 2010-2011 Season of performances and must see events! With 5 Masterworks Series performances, 3 pops concerts, the youth concert series and a special Valentine's Day performance - there is something for everyone to enjoy! Leading the Philharmonic in his fourth season is Maestro David Itkin.

The always crowd pleasing Pops Series for the 2010-2011 season will delight patrons with several heart stopping performances including a "Tribute to Frank Sinatra" featuring local favorite Clint Holmes on October 2nd 2010; the intensely popular holiday performance, "A Christmas Celebration" on December 11th 2010 featuring "Phantom - The Las Vegas Spectacular" stars Kristen Hertzenberg and Bruce Ewing with the Las Vegas Mastersingers. "An Evening with Rogers and Hammerstein" on March 26, 2011 will round out the Pops series with four fabulous soloists - Lynnette Chambers, Derrick Davis, Larry Morbitt and Joan Sobel!

The Masterworks Series in the 2010-2011 season with internationally acclaimed guest artists will delight patrons with some of the finest talent from the world over! Every Masterworks series performance will be preceded by Maestro Itkin's pre-concert conversations, giving the audience a chance to learn more about the artists, music and performers at 7:15 before every Masterworks Series event. In September enjoy Symphonie Fantastique and Elgar's Cello Concerto as performed by Julie Albers. November brings Laura Liu, violinist, performing Max Bruch's Violin Concerto, along with the Philharmonic performing Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 4. Ringing in the New Year on January 15th, the Philharmonic is pleased to present Brahms Symphony No. 4 along with Aram Khachaturian's Piano Concerto performed by Fabio Bidini. Ring in the spring on April 16th with Masterworks IV! Cellist Zuill Bailey will be performing Dvorak's Cello Concerto, and in May our Masterworks Series will close with Mozart's Concerto for Flute and Harp featuring Alexander Viazovtsev, Flutist, and Kim DeLibero, Harpist, as well as the Philharmonic performing Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 1 "The Titan" to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the composer's death.

In addition to the Masterworks and Pops Series, The Las Vegas Philharmonic will be delighting audiences with additional events, including two fabulous new Connoisseur Chef events and an entirely new and unique series added to the already diverse entertainment offerings in the form of our Cabaret series. Stay tuned to the Las Vegas Philharmonic website (www.lvphil.com) for the latest updates!

It's not just the music that makes the Las Vegas Philharmonic one of the brightest cultural gems in Las Vegas, but also their commitment to making the arts a part of our youth, and community. On February 12th, the Philharmonic welcomes young British conductor Alexander Prior. An evening of romantic music conducted by the 17 year old will be a delight for listeners both new and old. Plus, the Philharmonic through funding from sponsors, local businesses and patrons is able to present youth concerts for more than 140,000 fourth and fifth graders.

Attending concerts is not the only way to get involved with the Philharmonic! The Las Vegas Philharmonic Guild is in its 8th year supporting the orchestra though volunteer service and fund-raising events. Providing members with a culturally conscious community, the guild is involved in all of the Philharmonic events and is always looking for more members! You can contact the Philharmonic if you're interested in becoming involved at 702-258-5438 x225.

Tickets are available now for the Pops Series, the Masterworks Series, The Valentine's Rising Star Concert (an extension of the Masterworks Series), or all of the performances with a season pass. All performances for the 2010-2011 Series will be on the UNLV Campus at Artemus Ham Hall at 4505 Maryland Parkway. To order tickets call 702-895-ARTS, or visit our website at www.lvphil.com.

If you have additional questions, or would like to schedule interviews with Maestro Itkin, or any of our upcoming artists, please contact the Marketing Department at 702-258-5438 Ext. 228.

BEETHOVEN AND SINATRA STAR IN THE LAS VEGAS PHILHARMONIC 2011-2012 MILESTONE SEASON!

WHEN – Season launches on Saturday, September 10, 2011 at 8 pm
Doors open at 7 pm / Pre-concert Conversation at 7:15 pm
WHERE – UNLV Campus, Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall; March 2012, and thereafter at The Smith Center
TICKETS – Subscription Packages on sale now, call box office: 702-982-7805
PR CONTACT – Sabrina Cozine, sabrina@lvphil.com


From Beethoven’s Heroic 5th Symphony to a tribute to Frank Sinatra with Vincent Falcone on the podium, the Las Vegas Philharmonic will perform a rousing series of concerts for its 2011-2012 Season. The year assumes even more importance because it marks the transition from UNLV’s Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall to Reynolds Hall in The Smith Center in March 2012, milestone in the 13-year history of the orchestra.

To launch the season at Ham Hall on September 10th, Music Director and Conductor David Itkin has chosen Beethoven’s heroic 5th Symphony as well as Walton’s Viola Concerto performed by guest artist and National Public Radio music commentator Miles Hoffman. The Philharmonic’s popular Pops series launches on October 22nd. After rave reviews and a sold out show in 2010, Ol’ Blue Eyes is back when Bob Anderson will sing a tribute to Frank Sinatra and the great American songbook. The year will end with a Masterworks performance on November 19th including Glazunov’s Violin Concerto in A minor performed by virtuoso Rachel Barton Pine and the holidays glitter in the annual Pops celebration on December 17th, with Phantom star, Kristen Hertzenberg, Jersey Boys star, Travis Cloer, and the Las Vegas Master Singers providing the musical fireworks.

Continuing its emphasis on encouraging young musicians, on February 18, 2012, the Philharmonic will stage a Rising Star performance with guest pianist, Haochen Zhang, 21, the youngest recipient of the Van Cliburn Gold Medal in 2009. Zhang will perform Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor.

The Las Vegas Philharmonic will make its grand entrance into The Smith Center on March 24th with Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 “Resurrection” featuring soprano, Marie Plette, mezzo-soprano, Eugenie Grunewald, and three distinguished choral groups.

The Philharmonic wraps up the Pops season with an evening of George Gershwin’s greatest hits on April 14th and concludes its classical performances on May 12th with Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9 (“New World”) and Respighi’s The Pines of Rome.

Concerts begin at 8 p.m., with a pre-concert conversation with Maestro Itkin at 7:15 p.m. Subscription packages are available by calling The Smith Center Patron Services Center at 702-982-7805. Ticket price by section is A) $78, B) $53 and C) $38. The Philharmonic provides a shuttle service for patrons from Summerlin's Starbright Theatre and Anthem's Independence Center in the Henderson area. Bus passes may be purchased through the box office for $15. For a full listing of concerts for the 2011-2012 season, visit the Las Vegas Philharmonic website at www.lvphil.com.

For additional information contact Sabrina at the Las Vegas Philharmonic office at 702-258-5438 ext. 226 or sabrina@lvphil.com.

FOUR BREATHTAKING SOLOISTS, SONOROUS MELODIES, AND OPERA : THE WAY IT WAS MEANT TO BE HEARD.

PR CONTACT - Juliet Meyer -juliet@lvphil.com
WHEN - April 3, 2010. Doors open at 7pm. Lecture at 7:15
WHERE - Artemus Ham Hall, UNLV Campus
TICKETS/INFO - Contact Anita at the Philharmonic office at 258-5438, Ext. 226.
WEBSITE - www.lvphil.com

If you've never heard opera, or maybe even thought you weren't a fan - spend a night with the Philharmonic for a head turning, ear pleasing night of voices and music! Join the Las Vegas Philharmonic on May 8th at 8pm on the UNLV Campus at Artemus Ham Hall for a night at the opera! Featuring Four talented vocal artists, the Las Vegas Master Singers, and Maestro David Itkin, the Masterworks Series Concert will deliver an experience you're not soon to forget. With famed pieces like "Nessun Dorma" from Puccini's "Turandot" and "Toreador Song" from “Carmen”, even if you know nothing about opera before May 8th, you'll fall in love with one of the most powerful forms of musical theatre.

Don't know a lot about opera? You're not alone! Join Maestro Itkin for a pre-performance lecture at 7:15pm at the Artemus Ham Hall, all included in your ticket price! Mr. Itkin will have an informal conversation with the audience answering questions and providing a background on the pieces and performances for the evening. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about the craft, as well as the presentation! More then just a performance, the Las Vegas Philharmonic offers a cultivation of culture for it's patrons.

Joining the Las Vegas Philharmonic for A Night at the opera are Patricia Johnson: Soprano, Eugenie Grunewald: Mezzo -Soprano, Arnold Rawls: Tenor, Tod Fitzpatrick: Baritone, and the Las Vegas Master Singers. Leading the Philharmonic is Maestro Itkin, who is in his third year with the Orchestra. The Philharmonic is in its 11th year proving that not only does Las Vegas have culture, but class and style as well.

Tickets are available online, or by calling the UNLV box office at 895-2787. Three levels of tickets are available at $35, $50 and $75. The Philharmonic provides a shuttle service from the Summerlin and Anthem area respectively for ease of parking, and leave from the Starbright Theatre for those in Summerlin and the Independence center for those coming from Anthem in Henderson. Bus passes can be purchased at the box office when buying concert tickets. These are available for $15. Stay tuned for the 2010-2011 Concert schedule on the Las Vegas Philharmonic website - www.lvphil.com

For interviews with David Itkin, or the local soloists, contact the Las Vegas Philharmonic office at 258-5438, Ext. 226.

THE LAS VEGAS PHILHARMONIC AND ZUILL BAILEY BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!

PR CONTACT – Sabrina Cozine, sabrina@lvphil.com
WHEN – Saturday, April 16, 2011 at 8 pm
Doors open at 7 pm / Pre-concert Conversation at 7:15 pm
WHERE – UNLV Campus, Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall
TICKETS – www.lvphil.com or call the UNLV Box Office at 702-895-2787

The Las Vegas Philharmonic’s Masterworks IV Concert will feature the Dvořák Cello Concerto performed by guest cellist, Zuill Bailey and the Sibelius Symphony No. 5.

Two years ago the brilliant cellist Zuill Bailey took Las Vegas by storm in a sold-out concert. A consummate concerto soloist, Bailey has performed with orchestras all over the world including Chicago, San Francisco, Toronto, Israel, and Moscow. He has collaborated with conductors including Itzhak Perlman, Alan Gilbert, and Andrew Litton. Under the Telar label, his “Bach Cello Suites” recording immediately soared to the Number 1 spot on the Classical Billboard Charts. Bailey’s latest CD, “Brahms Cello Sonatas and Songs” releases this week.

The Philharmonic's concert will conclude with a performance of the Sibelius Symphony No. 5. Sibelius' 5th Symphony is a brief but stirring work of elegant lyrical and spiritual content. Maestro Itkin describes the work as containing "soaring cathedrals of sound", and mentions that it is one of his most favorite works in the entire repertoire.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.lvphil.com or by calling the UNLV box office at 702-895-2787. Ticket price by section is A) $75, B) $50 and C) $35. The Las Vegas Philharmonic provides a shuttle service from Summerlin's Starbright Theatre and Anthem's Independence Center in the Henderson area for your convenience. Bus passes can be purchased through the UNLV box office for $15. For a full listing of concerts for the 2010-2011 season, visit the Las Vegas Philharmonic website at www.lvphil.com.

For additional information contact Sabrina at the Las Vegas Philharmonic office at 702-258-5438 ext. 226 or sabrina@lvphil.com.

THE LAS VEGAS PHILHARMONIC PERFORMS THE BROADWAY HITS OF RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN!

PR CONTACT – Sabrina Cozine, sabrina@lvphil.com
WHEN – Saturday, March 26, 2011 at 8 pm
Doors open at 7 pm
WHERE – UNLV Campus, Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall
TICKETS – www.lvphil.com or call the UNLV Box Office at 702-895-2787

The Las Vegas Philharmonic and four sensational vocalists will perform songs from Rodgers & Hammerstein’s award winning musicals including Oklahoma!, South Pacific, Sound of Music, Carousel, and The King and I. Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein started their collaboration in the early 1940s. Their first musical, Oklahoma!, started a new genre which combined Rodgers’ musical comedy with Hammerstein’s operetta, resulting in the musical play. Over the next twenty years, their musicals earned 35 Tony Awards, 15 Academy Awards, two Pulitzer Prizes, two Grammy Awards and two Emmy Awards.

The Las Vegas Philharmonic’s Pops performance will feature guest vocalists Derrick Davis, from Disney’s Theatrical Las Vegas production of The Lion King, Larry Wayne Morbitt from Phantom The Las Vegas Spectacular, Lynnette Chambers from operatic roles including Madame Butterfly, and Joan Sobel who won artist of the year for her performance in Les Contes d’Hoffmann (Syracuse Opera).

Tickets can be purchased online at www.lvphil.com or by calling the UNLV box office at 702-895-2787. Ticket price by section is A) $75, B) $50 and C) $35. The Las Vegas Philharmonic provides a shuttle service from Summerlin's Starbright Theatre and Anthem's Independence Center in the Henderson area for your convenience. Bus passes can be purchased through the UNLV box office for $15. For a full listing of concerts for the 2010-2011 season, visit the Las Vegas Philharmonic website at www.lvphil.com.

For additional information contact Sabrina at the Las Vegas Philharmonic office at 702-258-5438 ext. 226 or sabrina@lvphil.com.

The Las Vegas Philharmonic Performs The Hits of Rodgers & Hammerstein!

PR CONTACT – Sabrina Cozine, sabrina@lvphil.com
WHEN – Saturday, March 26, 2011 at 8 pm
Doors open at 7 pm
WHERE– UNLV Campus, Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall
TICKETS – www.lvphil.com or call the UNLV Box Office at 702-895-2787

The Las Vegas Philharmonic and four sensational vocalists will perform songs from Rodgers & Hammerstein’s award winning musicals including Oklahoma!, South Pacific, Sound of Music, Carousel, and The King and I. Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein started their collaboration in the early 1940s. Their first musical, Oklahoma!, started a new genre which combined Rodgers’ musical comedy with Hammerstein’s operetta, resulting in the musical play. Over the next twenty years, their musicals earned 35 Tony Awards, 15 Academy Awards, two Pulitzer Prizes, two Grammy Awards and two Emmy Awards.

The Las Vegas Philharmonic’s Pops performance will feature guest vocalists Derrick Davis, from Disney’s Theatrical Las Vegas production of The Lion King, Larry Wayne Morbitt from Phantom The Las Vegas Spectacular, Lynnette Chambers from operatic roles including Madame Butterfly, and Joan Sobel who won artist of the year for her performance in Les Contes d’Hoffmann(Syracuse Opera).

Tickets can be purchased online at www.lvphil.com or by calling the UNLV box office at 702-895-2787. Ticket price by section is A) $75, B) $50 and C) $35. The Las Vegas Philharmonic provides a shuttle service from Summerlin's Starbright Theatre and Anthem's Independence Center in the Henderson area for your convenience. Bus passes can be purchased through the UNLV box office for $15. For a full listing of concerts for the 2010-2011 season, visit the Las Vegas Philharmonic website at www.lvphil.com.

For additional information contact Sabrina at the Las Vegas Philharmonic office at 702-258-5438 ext. 226 or sabrina@lvphil.com.

TURNING 200 NEVER SOUNDED SO GOOD! CELEBRATE CHOPIN'S BIRTHDAY WITH THE LAS VEGAS PHILHARMONIC!

PR CONTACT - Juliet Meyer -juliet@lvphil.com
WHEN - April 3, 2010. Doors open at 7pm. Lecture at 7:15
WHERE - Artemus Ham Hall, UNLV Campus
TICKETS/INFO - Contact Anita at the Philharmonic office at 258-5438, Ext. 226.
WEBSITE - www.lvphil.com


Instantly memorable, and intoxicatingly melodic, Chopin is hailed as Poland's most famous composer and pianist. Celebrate his 200th birthday will be the Las Vegas Philharmonic on April 3rd at Artemus Ham Halll on the UNLV campus playing the Chopin Concerto No. 1. It will be preceded by the crowd favorite pre-concert lecture with Maestro David Itkin. To commemorate this momentous occasion the orchestra will be performing Chpoin's adored "Concerto No. 1 in E Minor", Edvard Grieg's "Symphonic Dances", and Claude Debussy's "Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun"

The 4th concert in the Masterwork Series, on April 3rd's concert will feature Ukrainian-born Valentina Lisitsa on piano performing Chopin’s Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Lisitsa's passion and dazzling talent shine through her performances, and has been acclaimed as a "bona fide angel playing" and an "electrifying pianist."

Led by Maestro David Itkin, the evening's concert will be preceded with an intimate and interactive pre-concert conversation that begins promptly at 7:15pm, giving attendees a chance to learn more about both the music and the composers featured. This is a great way to learn more about the music you will be hearing, but also a fantastic opportunity for families to help foster interest in the arts for children.

Leading the Philharmonic is Maestro Itkin, who is in his third year with the Orchestra. The Philharmonic is in its 11th year proving that not only does Las Vegas have culture, but class and style as well.

Tickets are available online, or by calling the UNLV box office at 895-2787. Three levels of tickets are available at $35, $50 and $75. Mini-subscription series tickets are also available for the Masterworks series, the Pops series, or both. The Philharmonic provides a shuttle service from the Summerlin and Anthem area respectively for ease of parking, and leave from the Starbright theatre for those in Summerlin and the Independence center for those coming from Anthem in Henderson. Bus passes can be purchased at the box office when buying concert tickets. These are available for $15.

For interviews with David Itkin, or the local soloists, contact the Las Vegas Philharmonic office at 258-5438, Ext. 226.

ROMANTIC MUSIC FOR A VALENTINE'S CELEBRATION

PR CONTACT - Sabrina Cozine, sabrina@lvphil.com
WHEN - Saturday, February 12 at 8 pm
Doors open at 7 pm and the pre-concert conversation starts at 7:15 pm
WHERE - UNLV Campus, Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall
TICKETS - lvphil.com or call the UNLV Box Office at 702-895-2787

The Las Vegas Philharmonic invites you to join them for their Rising Star Concert featuring an evening of romantic music on Saturday, February 12th. As a special Valentine's gift to the community, the Las Vegas Philharmonic is offering open seating, with a ticket price of only $35.

The concert will feature guest conductor, Alexander Prior, recently hailed as one of the "world's greatest living musical prodigies." Having only just turned 18, his achievements have prompted some in the music industry to compare him to the likes of Mendelssohn and Korngold, such is the maturity and depth of his artistic work.

At the age of 12, Prior was commissioned by the Moscow State Ballet to write Mowgli, which was soon premiered at the Kremlin to great international acclaim. Since then, his compositions have premiered in some of the world's greatest concert halls, most recently Horizons (2010) at London's Barbican with the Royal Philharmonic and �Gogol' (2009), his latest symphony, with the St Petersburg State Academic Symphony Orchestra and Choir.

In January 2010 Prior was appointed by the Seattle Symphony as Chairman's Fellow, a position created especially for him where he conducted a number of orchestral projects including Mahler's 4th Symphony and Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf.

On February 12th, Prior will conduct the Las Vegas Philharmonic as they perform Vaughan Williams' Norfolk Rhapsody, No. 1 in E Minor, Beethoven's Symphony No. 4 in B-flat Major, Op.60, Tchaikovsky's Romeo and Juliet, Overture-Fantasy and Nielsen's Helios Overture.

The pre-concert conversation will start promptly at 7:15 pm, led by Alexander Prior. Patrons will have an opportunity to learn more about the music and composers featured in this performance.

Tickets are available by calling the UNLV box office at 702-895-2787. The ticket price is $35 and seating is general admission only.

For additional information contact Sabrina at the Las Vegas Philharmonic office at 258- 5438 or sabrina@lvphil.com.

UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH THE LAS VEGAS PHILHARMONIC IN AN ELEGANT AND COZY SETTING.

PR CONTACT – Juliet Meyer – juliet@lvphil.com

WHEN – February 24, 2010

WHERE – At a private residence in Las Vegas

TICKETS/INFO – Contact Anita at the Philharmonic office at 258-5438, Ext. 226.

WEBSITE – www.lvphil.com

Private, exclusive, and a beautiful intimate setting in one of the Las Vegas' grand homes! None other than Maestro David Itkin will grace patrons with his talents on the piano, with Broadway Vocalist Kristi Tingle joining him for a night of Broadway! Selections will include "I get a kick out of you", "Cabaret", "Everything Beautiful Happens at Night", and "Stars and the Moon". This is a chance to mingle with the artists and enjoy an evening of sophistication with fellow music lovers and musicians alike. For information about February 24th's event, and the other upcoming soirees in the 2009-2010 season, contact Anita directly at the Las Vegas Philharmonic offices at 258-5438, Ext. 226.

Ms.Tingle will be joining the Philharmonic for its Pops concert on the 6th of March, and has appeared with numerous orchestras including the Alabama Symphony, Arkansas Symphony, Kingsport Tennessee Symphony, Lake Forest Symphony, and Winnipeg Symphony. A native of Birmingham, Alabama Ms.Tingle has been named Birmingham’s Best Actress by the Birmingham News reader’s poll.

The 2009-2010 season marks Maestro David Itkin's 3rd season as Conductor of the Las Vegas Philharmonic, his 5th season as Conductor of the Abilene Philharmonic, and his 17th and final year as Music Director and Conductor of the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra. Mr. Itkin's first film score ("Sugar Creek") was recorded in 2006 by the Arkansas Symphony for the film's 2007 release. His most recent major work, "Exodus", an oratorio, was premiered in April 2005 in Little Rock, with William Shatner narrating. "Exodus" was released world-wide on CD in 2007.

This soiree will be an unforgettable chance to meet Maestro Itkin personally, and preview one of the March's Pops Concert soloists! Always a delight in art, cuisine, and company the Philharmonic Soiree's are not to be missed! For more information, tickets and details contact Anita at the Las Vegas Philharmonic office at 258-5438, Ext. 226.

BRAHMS

PR CONTACT – Juliet Meyer – juliet@lvphil.com

WHEN - February 27, 2010

WHERE - Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall on the UNLV campus

TICKETS - www.lvphil.com and the UNLV box office at 895-2787

That Las Vegas Philharmonic presents another evening of alluring music, grace and education with their third performance in the Masterworks series. With soloists Deann Letourneau on violin and Andrew Smith on cello performing Johannes Brahms, "Double Concerto for Violin and Cello", the evening will be one to remember. The Masterworks Series is well known for its challenging pieces and the crowd-pleasing pre-concert conversations with Mastro Itkin. The Performance will also include 19th century composer Cesar Franck's "Symphony in D minor". The February 27th concert is a special treat because it features local musicians who are active in the Las Vegas musical community.

Deann Letourneau is the Concertmaster of the Las Vegas Philharmonic. Her career includes many performances throughout the US and Europe as soloist and chamber musician on both violin and viola. She has appeared with many orchestras as well as been a frequent guest artist performing recitals on many radio broadcasts including KNPR FM, National Public Radio, WQXR FM in New York City, and Wisconsin Public Radio. Cellist Andrew Smith is an Associate Professor of Music at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, where he performs regularly as a member of The Cerberus Trio. He is a member of the Camerata Deiá, a group founded in 2001 to be the resident ensemble with The Festival Internacional de Deiá, a summer festival in Mallorca, Spain.

The Masterworks series is a chance for more than just fantastic music, but an education in musical craftsmanship as well! Led by Maestro David Itkin, the evening's concert will be preceded with a pre- concert conversation that begins promptly at 7:15pm, giving attendees a chance to learn more about both the music and the composers featured.

Tickets are available online at www.lvphil.com, or by calling the UNLV box office at 895-2787. Three levels of tickets are available at $35, $50 and $75. Mini-subscription series tickets are also available for the Masterworks series, the Pops series, or both. The Philharmonic provides a shuttle service from the Summerlin and Anthem area respectively for ease of parking, and leave from the Starbright theatre for those in Summerlin and the Independence center for those coming from Anthem in Henderson. Bus passes can be purchased at the box office when buying concert tickets. These are available for $15.

For interviews with David Itkin, or the local soloists, contact the Las Vegas Philharmonic office at 258-5438.

AN EXPRESSIVE MASTERWORKS PERFORMANCE TO START OFF THE NEW YEAR!

PR CONTACT - Sabrina Cozine, sabrina@lvphil.com
WHEN - January 15, 2011 at 8 pm
Doors open at 7 pm and the pre-concert conversation starts at 7:15 pm
WHERE - UNLV Campus, Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall
TICKETS - lvphil.com or call the UNLV Box Office at 702-895-2787

The Las Vegas Philharmonic will kick off the New Year on January 15th with its third Masterworks Concert of the season featuring the dashing Italian pianist Fabio Bidini. He will make his first appearance in Las Vegas, playing the jazzy and exotic concerto by Khachaturian. The piece is deeply rooted in the folklore of Khachaturian's native Armenia and has won the acclaim of audiences throughout North and South America.

Fabio Bidini started studying piano at the age of five and was one of the youngest graduates of the prestigious "Conservatorio Santa Cecilia" in Rome. He has won numerous top prizes at international piano competitions including the Busoni and Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. His upcoming performance with the Las Vegas Philharmonic is sure to dazzle patrons!

The evening will begin with the Ruy Blas Overture. Felix Mendelssohn was commissioned to compose this overture for Victor Hugo's play Ruy Blas, a socio- political commentary, set in 17th century Spain, twisted with elements of love, revenge, and death. The Philharmonic will end the concert with Symphony No. 4 in E minor by Brahms, a dramatic work reflective of nineteenth century romanticism.

The pre-concert conversation will start promptly at 7:15 pm, led by Maestro David Itkin. Patrons will have an opportunity to learn more about the music and composers featured in this Masterworks performance.

Tickets are available online or by calling the UNLV box office at 702-895-2787. Three price levels for seating are available: $35, $50 and $75 per ticket. The Las Vegas Philharmonic provides a shuttle service from Summerlin's Starbright Theatre and Anthem's Independence Center in the Henderson area for your convenience. Bus passes can be purchased at the box office when buying concert tickets. These are available for $15. The 2010-2011 concert schedule is on the Las Vegas Philharmonic website - lvphil.com.

For additional information contact Sabrina at the Las Vegas Philharmonic office at 258- 5438 or sabrina@lvphil.com.

STUDENTS WIN AN OPPORTUNITY TO PERFORM WITH THE LAS VEGAS PHILHARMONIC

PR CONTACT - Sabrina Cozine, sabrina@lvphil.com
WHEN - January 11, 12, and 13 / 10:15 & 11:45 AM performances
WHERE - UNLV Campus, Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall
TICKETS - lvphil.com or call the UNLV Box Office at 702-895-2787

The Las Vegas Philharmonic conducted its annual Young Artists' Concerto Competition this past November. The four winners of the competition received a cash prize of $1,000 each and the chance to perform on stage with the orchestra during its Youth Concert Series on January 11th, 12th and 13th. The winners of the competition range from 10 - 17 years old and will perform concertos on cello, marimba, piano and violin.

The Youth Concert Series is an opportunity for fourth and fifth grade students in the Las Vegas community to see a live symphonic performance. This year's program is called "Hats Off" and will feature the National Anthem and works from various musical time periods including Mozart's Musical Joke, Wagner's Ride of the Valkyries and John Phillip Sousa's Stars and Stripes. Each piece will have a hat or costume to provide a visual representation of the historical period in which the music was composed.

The purpose of the Youth Concert Series is to encourage school age children to learn an instrument and understand that musicians and music lovers of all ages can play and appreciate classical music.

Since its inception in 1999, the Philharmonic's Youth Concert Series has reached well over 140,000 students. The concerts are presented to the students free of charge. The Las Vegas Philharmonic hopes to inspire the next generation of performers and classical music supporters in Southern Nevada.

For additional information contact Sabrina at the Las Vegas Philharmonic office at 258- 5438 or sabrina@lvphil.com.

BEETHOVEN AND SINATRA STAR IN THE LAS VEGAS PHILHARMONIC 2011-2012 MILESTONE SEASON!

WHEN – Season launches on Saturday, September 10, 2011 at 8 pm
Doors open at 7 pm / Pre-concert Conversation at 7:15 pm
WHERE – UNLV Campus, Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall; March 2012, and thereafter at The Smith Center
TICKETS – Subscription Packages on sale now, call box office: 702-982-7805
PR CONTACT – Sabrina Cozine, sabrina@lvphil.com


From Beethoven’s Heroic 5th Symphony to a tribute to Frank Sinatra with Vincent Falcone on the podium, the Las Vegas Philharmonic will perform a rousing series of concerts for its 2011-2012 Season. The year assumes even more importance because it marks the transition from UNLV’s Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall to Reynolds Hall in The Smith Center in March 2012, milestone in the 13-year history of the orchestra.

To launch the season at Ham Hall on September 10th, Music Director and Conductor David Itkin has chosen Beethoven’s heroic 5th Symphony as well as Walton’s Viola Concerto performed by guest artist and National Public Radio music commentator Miles Hoffman. The Philharmonic’s popular Pops series launches on October 22nd. After rave reviews and a sold out show in 2010, Ol’ Blue Eyes is back when Bob Anderson will sing a tribute to Frank Sinatra and the great American songbook. The year will end with a Masterworks performance on November 19th including Glazunov’s Violin Concerto in A minor performed by virtuoso Rachel Barton Pine and the holidays glitter in the annual Pops celebration on December 17th, with Phantom star, Kristen Hertzenberg, Jersey Boys star, Travis Cloer, and the Las Vegas Master Singers providing the musical fireworks.

Continuing its emphasis on encouraging young musicians, on February 18, 2012, the Philharmonic will stage a Rising Star performance with guest pianist, Haochen Zhang, 21, the youngest recipient of the Van Cliburn Gold Medal in 2009. Zhang will perform Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor.

The Las Vegas Philharmonic will make its grand entrance into The Smith Center on March 24th with Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 “Resurrection” featuring soprano, Marie Plette, mezzo-soprano, Eugenie Grunewald, and three distinguished choral groups.

The Philharmonic wraps up the Pops season with an evening of George Gershwin’s greatest hits on April 14th and concludes its classical performances on May 12th with Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9 (“New World”) and Respighi’s The Pines of Rome.

Concerts begin at 8 p.m., with a pre-concert conversation with Maestro Itkin at 7:15 p.m. Subscription packages are available by calling The Smith Center Patron Services Center at 702-982-7805. Ticket price by section is A) $78, B) $53 and C) $38. The Philharmonic provides a shuttle service for patrons from Summerlin''s Starbright Theatre and Anthem''s Independence Center in the Henderson area. Bus passes may be purchased through the box office for $15. For a full listing of concerts for the 2011-2012 season, visit the Las Vegas Philharmonic website at www.lvphil.com.

For additional information contact Sabrina at the Las Vegas Philharmonic office at 702-258-5438 ext. 226 or sabrina@lvphil.com.

GIVE THE GIFT OF MUSIC AND FILL YOUR HEART WITH THE WARMTH AND CHEER OF THE HOLIDAY SEASON!

PR CONTACT - Juliet Meyer - Juliet@lvphil.com
WHEN - December 12, 2009 2:00pm and 8:00pm
WHERE - Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall on the UNLV campus
TICKETS - www.lvphil.com and the UNLV box office at 895-2787

No holiday is complete without the familiar melodies of this festive season! The Las Vegas Philharmonic invites you to join them for two performances of their "Christmas Celebration" concert. For the third year in a row, this Pops concert will enchant audiences with the traditional themes for the season, plus some new surprises sure to please both the young and the old.

Sure to turn any scrooge into a cheery caroler, the "Christmas Celebration" Pops Concert features not only the Philharmonic but several choirs from around the Las Vegas valley for a robust concert that will lift up your spirits and leave you ready to sing along! Joining the orchestra will be the Las Vegas Master Singers, and the University Children's Chorale as well as Soprano Joan Sobel, Tenor Matt Newman and Baritone Tod Fitzpatrick. A great event for any family and for the young and young at heart; there are two concerts to fit any busy holiday schedule. Tickets are available for both the 2pm concert and the 8pm concert, both performed at the Artemus Ham Hall on the UNLV Campus.

Leading the Philharmonic is Maestro David Itkin, who is in his third year with the Orchestra. The Philharmonic is in its 11th year proving that not only does Las Vegas have culture, but class and style as well.

Tickets are available online at www.lvphil.com, or by calling the UNLV box office at 895-2787. Three levels of tickets are available at $35, $50 and $75. Mini-Subscription Series tickets are also available for the Masterworks Series, the Pops Series, or both. The Philharmonic provides a shuttle service from the Summerlin and Anthem area respectively for ease of parking. These are available for $15 and leave from the Starbright Theatre for those in Summerlin and the Independence Center for those coming from Anthem in Henderson. Bus passes can be purchased at the Box office when buying concert tickets.

For interviews with David Itkin contact the Las Vegas Philharmonic Office at 258-5438.

THE LAS VEGAS PHILHARMONIC’S MASTERWORKS SERIES FILLS UNLV'S HAM HALL WITH MUSICAL LUMINARIES OF THE 20TH CENTURY!

PR CONTACT - Juliet Meyer - Juliet@lvphil.com WHEN - November 21, 2009 8:00pm
WHERE - Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall on the UNLV campus
TICKETS – www.lvphil.com and the UNLV box office at 895-2787

20th Century Masters: Bartok and Gershwin, provide the musical landscape
for the second concert in the Masterworks Series on Saturday, November
21st on the UNLV Campus at Artemis Ham Hall. Accompanying the
Philharmonic for Gershwin's "Piano Concerto in F" is Joel Fan, an
acclaimed artist with a "probing intellect and a vivid imagination" by the
New York Times. A Harvard graduate, Fan is a top 10 Classical Billboard
artist whose skill for the classics and grasp of world music makes him a
joy for the casual listener and the seasoned concert patron alike!

The Masterworks Series is a chance for more then just fantastic music, but
an education in musical craftsmanship as well! Led by Maestro David Itkin,
the evening's concert will be preceded with a lecture that begins promptly
at 7:15pm, giving attendees a chance to learn more about both the music
and the composers featured. Bela Bartok and George Gershwin, considered
two of the most celebrated composers of the last century, will be explored
for this Masterworks performance. Bartok's "Concerto for Orchestra” and
Gershwin's timeless "Piano Concerto in F" will captivate audiences with
their dazzling and familiar melodies.

The Las Vegas Philharmonic is led by David Itkin who is in his third year
with the Philharmonic. November's concert is the second in a series of
five Masterworks concerts for the Las Vegas Phil’s 2009-2010 season. The
series will include an upcoming concert in February featuring Brahms
Double Concerto. In April the Las Vegas Philharmonic will be celebrating
a once in a lifetime opportunity with Chopin's 200th Birthday. All of the
information on these events and the rest of the Philharmonic’s exciting
2009-2010 season can be found online at www.lvphil.com.

Tickets are available online at www.lvphil.com, or by calling the UNLV box
office at 895-2787. Three levels of tickets are available at $35, $50 and
$75. Season tickets are also available for the Masterworks Series, the
Pops Series, or both. The Philharmonic provides a shuttle service from
the Summerlin and Anthem area respectively for ease of parking. These are
available for $15 and leave from the Starbright Theatre for those in
Summerlin and the Independence Center for those coming from Anthem in
Henderson. Bus passes can be purchased at the Box office when buying
concert tickets.

For interviews with David Itkin or Joel Fan please contact the Las Vegas
Philharmonic Office at 258-5438.

MOVIE MAGIC LETS THE THEATRE OF THE MIND TAKE FLIGHT WITH THE LAS VEGAS PHILHARMONIC

PR CONTACT - Juliet Meyer - Juliet@lvphil.com
WHEN - October 3, 2009 8pm
WHERE - Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall on the UNLV campus
TICKETS – www.lvphil.com and the UNLV box office at 895-2787
 
Experience your favorite movie soundtracks with the vivid resonance of The Las Vegas Philharmonic on October 3rd at 8pm in the Artemus Ham Hall on the UNLV campus.  Kicking off the 2009-2010 Pops Concert Series, Maestro David Itkin leads the Orchestra in a fun family night with beloved favorites including "Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark", "Pirates of the Caribbean", James Bond films, "Harry Potter" and more!  Not only will this be a night of excitement on stage, but you’ll be able to win a chance at taking some of the excitement home with you!  During the show Maestro Itkin will challenge the audience, awarding prizes to theatergoers with the keenest trivia skills.
 
The Pops Concert Series is always a family favorite energizing our younger patrons about music with selections from their best-loved movies.  More then just a concert, the Pops Series gives the audience a chance to immerse themselves in some of the greatest music written for the silver screen! 
 
This is the second season of Pops for the Las Vegas Phil, and the series will include this upcoming event in October, as well as the Christmas Celebration on December 12th, and the Broadway A La Carte Concert in March.  All of the information on these events and the rest of the Philharmonic’s exciting 2009-2010 season can be found online at www.lvphil.com. 
 
Tickets are available online at www.lvphil.com, or by calling the UNLV box office at 895-2787.  Three levels of tickets are available at $35, $50 and $75.  Season tickets are also available for the Masterworks Series, the Pops Series, or both.  The Philharmonic provides a shuttle service from the Summerlin and Anthem area respectively for ease of parking.  These are available for $15 and leave from the Starbright Theatre for those in Summerlin and the Independence Center for those coming from Anthem in Henderson.  Bus passes can be purchased at the Box office when buying concert tickets.

LAS VEGAS PHILHARMONIC LEADS 2009-2010 MASTERWORKS SERIES WITH YOUNG VIRTUOSO!

PR CONTACT - Anita Meyer 258-5438, Ext. 226; anita@lvphil.com
WHEN - September 12, 2009 8pm (7:15 for pre-concert lecture)
WHERE - Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall on the UNLV campus
TICKETS – www.lvphil.com and the UNLV box office at 895-2787


Ushering in the 2009-2010 concert season, the Las Vegas Philharmonic welcomes violinist Giora Schmidt for the first Masterworks concert, "Opening Night with Tchaikovsky" at 8pm on September 12, 2009 at the Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall. Captivating audiences with his distinctive sound, Schmidt will perform alongside Maestro David Itkin and the Las Vegas Philhamonic performing Sibelius' Finlandia, Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto in D, and the well known Beethoven Symphony #7 in A.

Hailed to be one of the most commanding young violinists of his time, Schmidt has performed across North America, and studied under Itzhak Perlman at the Julliard School in New York. Renowned for his effortless technique, Schmidt is a distinguished artist years ahead of his time. "This concert brings together three of the most popular works among symphony audiences worldwide," Itkin stated, "Beethoven's dazzling and colorful Seventh Symphony, Tchaikovsky's pyrotechnic violin concerto, and the spiritual and patriotic 'Finlandia'. Giora Schmidt is one of the most extraordinary young violinists performing today, and it will be a great thrill for Las Vegas audiences to hear him."

This season marks Itkin's third year as conductor with the Philharmonic, which has become a staple in the Las Vegas cultural revival and the third largest arts organization in Nevada. All of the details on their 11th season concert series can be found online at a href="http://lvphil.com">www.lvphil.com including future guests and program guides.

Doors open for the concert at 7:00, and a pre-concert lecture held by Maestro Itkin will begin at 7:15, with the Masterworks Performance commencing at 8pm. The pre-concert lecture is included in the ticket price and is available to all those who arrive early.

Tickets are available online at www.lvphil.com, or by calling the UNLV box office at 895-2787. Three levels of tickets are available at $35, $50 and $75. Season Pass tickets are also available for the Masterworks Series, the Pops Series, or both. The Philharmonic provides a shuttle service from the Summerlin and Anthem area respectively for ease of parking. These are available for $15 and leave from the Starbright Theatre for those in Summerlin and the Independence Center for those coming from Anthem in Henderson.

Las Vegas Philharmonic's Star Spangled Spectacular Moves to Springs Preserve

Contact:  Marilyn LaRocque   240-4944; 
Photos and interviews available.

June 19, 2009:  The Las Vegas Philharmonic's traditional flag-waving July 4th Star Spangled Spectacular will toot its horns this year at the Springs Preserve.  For the past decade, the concert was held at the Hills Park in Summerlin.  Fittingly, this year the place where Las Vegas began will be the setting for celebrating America's birth.  The event is hosted by Springs Preserve.  The performance in the outdoor amphitheater begins at 8 p.m.  Doors open at 6 p.m.

After a rousing Star Spangled Banner, the Philharmonic, under the baton of Music Director David Itkin, will swing into our local anthem, Viva Las Vegas.  Toe-tapping marches like National Emblem and Washington Post and all-time favorites The Battle Hymn of the Republic and Finale of Tchaikovsky's thundering 1812 Overture set the patriotic beat.  Adding Hollywood flair are the overture to "Gypsy" and the march from "Raiders of the Lost Ark."  Once again, the "Armed Forces Salute" will bring the crowd to its feet. 

The change of venue also brings a change in program.  True to its eco-awareness, Springs Preserve has planned an outdoor light show instead of fireworks to accompany the festive finale.

Three levels of tickets are available:  Assigned amphitheater seating is $27.50 per person; grounds passes, which include non-seated access to the concert venue, at $17.50 per person; and VIP Packages, at $82.50 per person, which include a pre-concert VIP reception in the ORIGEN Rotunda and an exclusive tabled seating area in the amphitheater.

Springs Preserve annual pass-holders receive a discount of $7.50 off VIP or reserved amphitheater seating. Children 12 and under receive $7.50 off amphitheater seating or grounds pass (cannot be combined with pass-holder discount). VIP and Amphitheater seat assignments will be given on a first-come, first-serve basis beginning at 6 p.m. on July 4. Please bring your printed ticket with you.

Tickets are available for purchase online at www.springspreserve.org and at the Springs Preserve box office. The Springs Preserve is at Valley View Boulevard and U.S. 95. For more information:  (702) 822-7705.  Information and tickets are also available at www.lvphil.com.

PLEASE NOTE:  No outside food, beverages or chairs will be allowed on the premises. Food and beverages will be available at both amphitheater concession areas and the Springs Cafe by Wolfgang Puck.

Paint Flies to Music at the Philharmonic "Pops" at Henderson Pavilion June 20

Paint Flies to Music at the Philharmonic "Pops" at Henderson Pavilion June 20
Phone contact, May 9-June 1:
Anita Meyer 358-5438, Ext. 226
Interviews available

Performance DVD available

Extreme Artist Jean Francois Detaille literally throws himself into his work, using not only brushes but brooms and his body to create amazing paintings at warp speed. He's been known to paint while hanging upside down on a burning rope! He's also painted the "Mona Lisa" while blindfolded. His unique comedy routines are as quick as his paint brush.

On Saturday, June 20, at 8 p.m. at Henderson Pavilion, members of the Las Vegas Philharmonic will inspire his efforts in "LV Philharmonic Goes to the Extreme…with Artist Jean Francois," a family friendly blending of the arts.

The orchestra will have its work cut out for it keeping pace with the whirlwind artist. While the orchestra plays rousing American music, Jean Francois will dazzle with his amazing ability to paint a picture upside down…then reveal it as the Statue of Liberty when turned right side up. Paintings with international themes take the audience on a parallel worldwide musical journey. For the grand finale, Jean Francois and the orchestra will pair a giant mural of pop music legends with their music. By the end of the evening, Jean Francois frequently has as much paint on himself as on his canvases.

Las Vegas is half a world away from Jean Francois' birthplace, Namur, Belgium. A chance meeting with flamboyant artist Salvador Dali in Spain convinced the fledgling artist that a sequestered studio life was not for him. Nevertheless, formal training was a necessity. So he enrolled in the Academy des Beaux Art in Belgium, best known for such painters as Jan van Eyck, Brueghel, Rubens, Magritte, James Ensor, Alechinsky and others, and then continued his studies at the Academy des Beaux Arts in Paris. This school, which inspired famous impressionists Monet, van Gogh, Millet, Gauguin, and Matisse, cubist Pablo Picasso, and surrealist Salvador Dali, also produced performance artist Yves Klein. The stage was set.

Jean Francois' unique vision of the arts scene catapulted him into a career as a mile-a-minute artist filling large canvasses with vibrant colors in record time. His first gig in Vegas was in "Madhattan" at New York New York in 1997. That served as springboard for appearances as an "event painter" throughout the world, including Hong Kong, Milan, Paris, Tokyo, London, and Monaco. He has taken center stage at global events such as the Olympics, the World Soccer Tournament, political conventions, and world summit meetings, and also performed for the King of Belgium, the Sultan of Brunei, Prince Charles, the Sheik of Kuwait, and the Grimaldis. He's also starred on TV, including The Today Show and Larry King Live.

Tickets for "LV Philharmonic Goes to the Extreme…with Artist Jean Francois" are available by phone at 267-4849 and on the Pavilion website. Reserved seats are $50, Section A; $30, Section B; $25, Section C. Children 4-12, $10; Children 3 and under, free. Lawn seating is also $25 but will be available only after all reserved seats are sold. The Henderson Pavilion is located at 200 South Green Valley Parkway, Henderson.

Please note: There are no refunds or exchanges on all ticket purchases. All performances will continue as scheduled, rain or shine.

About the City of Henderson Department of Cultural Arts & Tourism

The City of Henderson Department of Cultural Arts and Tourism is dedicated to creating and promoting innovative events, entertainment, programming and venues that celebrate diverse cultural arts, enhance tourism, involve and serve the community and enrich the economic and cultural fabric of Henderson.

The Henderson Pavilion, Henderson Convention Center. and Henderson Events Plaza are all managed by the Department of Cultural Arts and Tourism.

For additional information on our programs and entertainment, please contact us directly at (702) 267-2171. Our office hours are Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Rules and Regulations

For detailed information regarding rules and regulations for events at Henderson Pavilion, access: http://hendersonlive.com/about-us/facilities/pavilion

A few specifics: One unopened bottle of water per person, blankets and animals assisting disabled are allowed. Items prohibited from entering the Pavilion include: coolers, bottles, cans, weapons, laser pointers, chairs, bicycles, skateboards, rollerblades, scooters, illegal drugs, outside food and beverage, pets, recording devices, cameras, umbrellas and any items deemed inappropriate by the management.

Smoking is only permitted in designated area. Shoes and shirts are required. All bags are subject to search at anytime. Management reserves all rights.

Beethoven's Ninth Symphony Climaxes Philharmonic Season on May 16

Contact: Marilyn LaRocoque 240-4944; larocquemr@aol.com
Alternate: May 8-June 1: Anita Meyer 258-5438, Ext 226; anita@lvphil.com
Interviews and photographs available

EVENT: Las Vegas Philharmonic Concert - Beethoven's Ninth Symphony with Four Soloists and Two Choruses - Season Finale

WHEN: Saturday, May 16; 8 p.m.

WHERE: Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall UNLV Campus

TICKETS: Tickets are available online, by phoning the Ham Hall UNLV box office at 895-ARTS (2787), and also at the Box Office. Regular prices are: $75, $50, $35, and $25. Prices for seniors (over 62), military, and students (18 and under), all requiring ID, are discounted 10%. Student rush tickets are available one hour prior to performance at 50% off regular prices. ID is also required.

DETAILS:

Beethoven's monumental Ninth Symphony with its magnificent “Ode to Joy” climaxes the Tenth Season of the Las Vegas Philharmonic. Over 200 musicians and singers, including four soloists and two choruses, will fill the stage at Artemus W. Ham Hall on the UNLV campus on Saturday, May 16, for the at 8 p.m. concert.

“Beethoven's masterwork represents one of the pinnacles of symphonic music,” said music director and conductor David Itkin. “Its message of universal brotherhood and peace is even more important and timely today than it was when it was written nearly two centuries ago.”

Like the Symphony itself, the “Ode to Joy,” which is based on a poem by Friedrich Schiller, is divided into four “movements” with rich vocal harmonies and intensity comparable to the power of the orchestra. Beethoven wrote the symphony when he was completely deaf. Participating in its premier in Vienna on May 7, 1824, he could not hear the wild applause that erupted throughout the work and was finally turned towards the audience by one of the soloists so he could see the enthusiastic ovation.

Soloists soprano Veera Khare Asher, mezzo-soprano Juline Barol-Gilmore, tenor Mark Thomsen, and baritone Paul Rowe will be joined on stage by the Desert Chorale, under the direction of Nancy Helm, and the Las Vegas Master Singers, led by Jocelyn K. Jensen, PhD. Three of the soloists--Asher, Barol-Gilmore, and Thomsen--have local connections.

Veera Asher earned her BA at the University of British Columbia and her MA from Hartt School of Music in Connecticut and recently completed her Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Voice Performance at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Her research into alternative methods in vocal pedagogy led to the development of “The Olympic Singer” method which integrates Pilates training into voice studies. She is currently teaching voice in Santa Monica. Last year she premiered Virko Baley's one-woman opera “Not Medea.” She is also a composer.

Juline Barol-Gilmore also earned her doctoral candidate in voice at UNLV and, in addition, is an adjunct professor teaching diction and private voice. She moved to Las Vegas in 1995 and recently became Minister of Music at Green Valley United Methodist Church. She also teaches privately in Henderson. She's performed in many choral works by masters such as Mozart, Bach, Handel, Mendelssohn, and Brahms. Her Bachelor of Music is from New Mexico State University, her Masters from the University of Missouri Kansas City Conservatory.

At six-feet, two-inches tall, Mark Thomsen is hardly the stereotypical tenor. A resident of Las Vegas, he has his career not only in the U.S. but in Vienna, Japan, and France, performing in a variety of cities, including Santa Fe, Washington, Dallas, Houston, Minnesota, Boston, Portland, and at Kennedy Center. In true hero fashion, at the last minute he saved the opening night of Chicago's Lyric Opera's “Carmen,” substituting for an ailing tenor as Don José. In a lighter vein, he's appeared on Garrison Keillor's “Prairie Home Companion radio program,

Baritone Paul Rowe is Professor of Voice at the University of Wisconsin Madison. He has balanced his teaching with a career spanning the globe from the Boston Symphony Orchestra conducted by Seiji Ozawa at Symphony Hall in Boston and Carnegie Hall in New York to Asia and South America. He has sung at the American Ballet Theater at the Met, as well as at Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center, and at Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. He's has recorded both classical and American folk music.

Currently celebrating its 26th year, the Desert Chorale under the direction of Nancy Helm is a 60-voice, non-profit, community chorus whose members are chosen by audition. Their performances include music from sacred to secular, 14th Century to contemporary. They have not only appeared locally but in Mexico and Canada. They have sung in the Temple Square Concert Series and at Kennedy Center in Washington DC, as well as Disneyland, and have released four professional recordings. They appeared at the Bellagio Hotel with Martha Stewart, and subsequently appeared on her national TV broadcast and were featured with Sarah Brightman at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas. This year their annual “Memorial Day Extravaganza” concert will be presented May 22 at 7:30 p.m. at Ham Hall.

Also a community choir, The Las Vegas Master Singers was founded in 1993 by Susan L. Johnson. UNLV professor Dr. Jocelyn K. Jensen became music director in 2002. Chosen by audition, the almost 75 singers represent a wide segment of Southern Nevada's community. Most have performed as soloists and choristers in a variety of settings around the United States. Many hold music degrees and have worked professionally as teachers, choral directors, organists, pianists, or performers. The Master Singers perform a wide range of sacred and secular choral music, from classical masterworks to jazz, patriotic songs, spirituals, and twentieth-century compositions. Concerts have included traditional works of Handel, Haydn, Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms and more contemporary compositions of Bernstein, Gershwin, Berlin, Orff, and Rutter.

Also on the Philharmonic's May 16 program is Milhaud's "The Creation of the World." “It combines jazz, French theatre music, and classical orchestral styles to build a thoroughly unique and delightful creation,” Itkin remarked.

Tickets are available online, by phoning the Ham Hall UNLV box office at 895-ARTS (2787), and also at the Box Office. Regular prices are: $75, $50, $35, and $25. Prices for seniors (over 62), military, and students (18 and under), all requiring ID, are discounted 10%. Student rush tickets are available one hour prior to performance at 50% off regular prices. ID is also required.

Las Vegas Philharmonic Raises the Roof with Beethoven's Ninth Symphony May 16

Over 200 musicians and singers will raise the roof with Beethoven's magnificent Ninth Symphony in the grand finale concert of the Tenth Season of the Las Vegas Philharmonic on Saturday, May 16, at 8 p.m. at Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall on the UNLV campus. The glorious "Ode to Joy" concludes the monumental work, which features four soloists and two choruses.

"Beethoven's masterwork represents one of the pinnacles of symphonic music," said music director and conductor David Itkin. "Its message of universal brotherhood and peace is even more important and timely today than it was when it was written nearly two centuries ago."

Based on a poem by Friedrich Schiller, the "Ode to Joy" is divided into four "movements" like the symphony itself and resonates with rich vocal harmonies and intensity comparable to that of the orchestra. Beethoven wrote the symphony when he was completely deaf. Participating in its premier in Vienna on May 7, 1824, he could not hear the wild applause that erupted throughout the work and was finally turned towards the audience by one of the soloists so he could see the enthusiastic ovation.

Soloists soprano Veera Khare Asher, mezzo-soprano Juline Barol-Gilmore, tenor Mark Thomsen, and baritone Paul Rowe will be joined on stage by the Desert Chorale, under the direction of Nancy Helm, and the Las Vegas Master Singers, led by Jocelyn K. Jensen, PhD. Three of the soloists--Asher, Barol-Gilmore, and Thomsen--have local connections.

Veera Asher is equally at home with classical, contemporary and jazz. In addition to singing, she plays piano and violin. She earned her BA at the University of British Columbia and her MA from Hartt School of Music in Connecticut. She is currently studying for her Doctorate in Musical Arts in Voice Performance at UNLV. Last year she premiered Virko Baley's one-woman opera "Not Medea." She is also a composer and performed at the Weill Hall I Carnegie Hall with an original composition for voice and flute.

Juline Barol-Gilmore is also a doctoral candidate in voice at UNLV and, in addition, is an adjunct professor teaching diction and private voice. She moved to Las Vegas in 1995 and recently became Minister of Music at Green Valley United Methodist Church. She also teaches privately in Henderson. A versatile performer, Barol-Gilmore has scored operatic success in Omaha, St. Louis, and Des Moines in such diverse operas as "Cosi fan Tutte," "Rigoletto," "Barber of Seville," and "Die Fledermaus" and also starred on the musical stage in "South Pacific" (Nellie), "Camelot" (Guinevere), and "Man of La Mancha" (Aldonza). She has sung with the Southern Nevada Opera Association and the UNLV Opera Theater, as well as at the Aspen Music Festival. She's performed in choral works by Mozart, Bach, Handel, Mendelssohn, and Brahms. Her Bachelor of Music is from New Mexico State University, and she holds a Masters in Music from the University of Missouri Kansas City Conservatory.

At six-feet, two-inches tall, Mark Thomsen is hardly the stereotypical tenor. A resident of Las Vegas, he has amassed a global career beyond U.S. borders in Vienna, Japan, and France. He has sung in Santa Fe, Austin, Kansas City, Indianapolis, Washington, Dallas, Houston, Minnesota, Boston, Portland, and at Kennedy Center. In true hero fashion, he saved the opening night of Chicago's Lyric Opera substituting for an ailing tenor as Don José in "Carmen" at the last minute.

Thomsen's road to fame started at Gustavus Adolphus College in Minnesota. After graduation, he apprenticed with the Minnesota Opera before receiving his Masters in applied voice from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY. He headed to New York where legendary opera diva Beverly Sills mentored him at the New York City Opera. He landed coveted roles in La Clemenza di Tito and Don Giovanni and sang Pinkerton in Madama Butterfly. He also premiered Argento's Casanova. After his first year in New York, he was named the New York City Opera Debut Artist of the Year. His extensive, versatile repertoire includes Cavalli, Bach, Mozart, Puccini, Verdi, and Richard Strauss; and he has premiered operas by composers such as Argento, Bernstein, Floyd and Liebermann. In a lighter vein, he's appeared on Garrison Keillor's "Prairie Home Companion radio program several times, to sing and perform in the raconteur's inimitable skits.

Baritone Paul Rowe hails from Wisconsin, where he is Professor of Voice at the University of Wisconsin Madison. He has successfully balanced his teaching with a career that spans the globe and includes singing with the Boston Symphony Orchestra conducted by Seiji Ozawa at Symphony Hall in Boston and Carnegie Hall in New York and with the Alabama and Arkansas Symphony orchestras. He has sung at the American Ballet Theater at the Met, as well as at Alice Tully Hall, and at Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. His engagements have included the Baltimore Choral Arts Society and the Smithsonian Chamber Players. The Far East and South America beckoned for a tour with the Waverly Consort. He's recorded both classical and American folk music.

Also on the Philharmonic's program is Milhaud's "The Creation of the World." "It combines jazz, French theatre music, and classical orchestral styles to build a thoroughly unique and delightful creation," Itkin remarked.

Tickets are available online, by phoning the Ham Hall UNLV box office at 895-ARTS (2787), and also at the Box Office. Regular prices are: $75, $50, $35, and $25. Prices for seniors (over 62), military, and students (18 and under), all requiring ID, are discounted 10%. Student rush tickets are available one hour prior to performance at 50% off regular prices. ID is also required.

Philharmonic 2009-2010 Season Spotlights Gershwin to Grand Opera

Five Masterworks concerts and three Pops concerts guarantee variety and musical excitement in the just-announced Las Vegas Philharmonic 2009-2010 Season, the orchestra's Eleventh. Music Director and Conductor David Itkin continues his imaginative programming by including diverse works from Gershwin to Grand Opera, as well as popular favorites such as Jean Sibelius' Finlandia and Debussy's Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun.

When planning a season, Itkin gives a lot of thought to the interests and preferences of the audience. "I also consult with our guest artists," he said, "and consider what will challenge and interest the musicians and contribute to the development of the orchestra and the overall raising of the arts in Las Vegas. Each of our guest artists represents a particular facet of our overall program including the different instruments they play and whether they're international or local. There are many exceptional soloists right here in Las Vegas, including singers, as well as two principals from the orchestra who will be featured in our February 2010 Masterworks concert," Itkin remarked.

The Masterworks and Pops concerts are in different months, extending the Philharmonic's season from September 2009 through May 2010, excluding January 2010. They will be held at Artemus W. Ham Hall on the UNLV campus on Saturday nights at 8 p.m., with the addition of a 2 p.m. matinee of the Christmas concert. Also, on June 20 at Henderson Pavilion, internationally acclaimed "Extreme Artist" Jean Francois Detaille will create "on-the-spot" artworks in harmony with music played by the Las Vegas Philharmonic.

Violinist Giora Schmidt performs with the Philharmonic on September 12 in the first Masterworks concert of the season. "This concert brings together three of the most popular works among symphony audiences worldwide," Itkin stated, "Beethoven's dazzling and colorful Seventh Symphony, Tchaikovsky's pyrotechnic violin concerto, and the spiritual and patriotic 'Finlandia'. Giora Schmidt is one of the most extraordinary young violinists performing today, and it will be a great thrill for Las Vegas audiences to hear him."

On November 21, a spectacular program features pianist Joel Fan. "The Philharmonic explores two sides of music from the 20th Century with masterpieces by two very different composers," Itkin remarked. "Béla Bartók's Concerto for Orchestra represents a zenith of orchestral music in the 20th Century. It's written in five movements and includes western art music and eastern folk music. Unlike a typical concerto, various sections of the orchestra are featured instead of a single solo instrument. George Gershwin's brilliant combination of jazz and traditional piano idioms makes his Concerto in F Major one of his very greatest works."

Two principals of the Las Vegas Philharmonic, concertmaster DeAnn Letourneau, violinist, and Andrew Smith, Principal cellist, take the spotlight on February 27, 2010. "Featuring outstanding members of the Philharmonic as soloists is a great moment for our orchestra and our community," Itkin asserted. "The Brahms Double Concerto is sure to be one of the highlights of our season. Cesar Franck's Symphony in D Minor is his only major orchestral work and is always an audience favorite."

Ukrainian-born pianist Valentina Lezitsa stars on April 3, 2010. Her playing has been described as "electrifying" and "dazzling." She'll be performing Frédéric Chopin's Concerto No. 1 in E-minor. Itkin added, "Her brilliant virtuosity and elegant phrasing are sure to heat up Ham Hall."

Debussy's most important orchestral work, Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun, opens the concert. "It blends subtle moods and poetic orchestral colors," Itkin said. "Edvard Grieg's Symphonic Dances conclude the program. They're not very often heard and have delightful energy and beautiful melodies."

Itkin's imagination has created a novel and fascinating theme for the season's concluding concert on May 8, 2010-A Night at the Opera "for people who think they hate opera!" Soloists are Patricia Johnson, soprano, Eugenie Grunewald, mezzo soprano, Arnold Rawls, tenor, and Tod Fitzpatrick, baritone. They will be joined by the Las Vegas Master Singers.

"Anyone who thinks they are not an opera fan will be singing a different tune after this concert," Itkin stated. "It will feature the greatest hits from the greatest operas every written and include music from 'Turandot'-Nessun Dorma, which always brings down the house, 'Rigoletto', 'Aida'-Celeste Aida, another tenor thriller, and much more."

The Philharmonic's Pops series opens on October 3 with the memorable music from the movies, including "Raiders of the Lost Ark," "Pirates of the Caribbean," "Schindler's List," James Bond films, and many others. During the evening the audience will be invited to test their movie trivia knowledge with David Itkin and win prizes. The Christmas Celebration Pops is scheduled for December 12. "Broadway a la Carte" on March 6, 2010, will showcase musicals such as "Les Miserables," "Hello Dolly," "Evita," and "South Pacific." Soloists include Mary Ann Robinson, soprano, Kristi Tingle, mezzo soprano, Elly Brown, mezzo soprano, and Bruce Ewing, tenor.

"The 'Night at the Movies' and 'Broadway a la Carte' programs are both concerts I have conducted several times," Itkin revealed. "Since I know that audiences love them, I wanted to bring them to Las Vegas."

In addition to its two Las Vegas Philharmonic concert series, the Philharmonic has scheduled a full complement of free Youth Concerts exclusively for fourth and fifth graders in the Clark County School District in 2010. They will be held in January, also at Ham Hall, UNLV.

Season tickets for the Philharmonic's Masterworks and Pops series are on sale now. They offer a 15% discount for the eight performances encompassing both the Masterworks and Pops Series if purchased before June 1, 2009. Prices are $235, $340, and $495. After June 1, prices increase to $270, $390, and $570 for the eight-performance season. There is a 10% saving on season tickets purchased before June 1 for only the five Masterworks concerts, $157, $225, $337, with prices at $174, $250, and $374 thereafter. The Pops series of three performances also has a 10% discount before June 1, $94, $135, and $202, increasing to $104, $150, and $225 post-June 1. If available, single tickets for all concerts, both Masterworks and Pops, will be $35, $50, and $75.

Tickets are available online, by phone at 702/895-ARTS (2787), and by FAX 702/895-1940. They may also be ordered by mail using the order form and envelope enclosed in the Season Ticket brochure. Call 702/258-5438, Ext. 226, if you wish to receive the Las Vegas Philharmonic's 2009-2010 Season Brochure.

Inaugural Pops Series Opens on Oct. 11, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 17, 2008

**ATTENTION CALENDAR LISTING EDITORS AND ENTERTAINMENT MEDIA **

The Las Vegas Philharmonic Announces Premiere Concert in Pops Series

Pops I welcomes trumpet virtuoso Byron Stripling performing a tribute to Louis Armstrong
with the Las Vegas Philharmonic


What:
In celebration of the 10th Anniversary season, the Las Vegas Philharmonic has added an exciting new pops series to its impressive line up of concerts. The pops series will feature contemporary music including jazz and Broadway guest musicians, as well as a Christmas concert celebration. Pops I will include the Las Vegas Philharmonic orchestra performing with trumpet virtuoso Byron Stripling in a jazzy tribute to Louis Armstrong.

When:
Saturday, October 11, 2008 – 8 p.m.

Where:
Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall
University of Nevada Las Vegas
4505 Maryland Parkway
Las Vegas, NV 89119

Concert Ticket Prices:
Concert ticket prices range from $25 to $65, excluding tax and fees. To purchase concert tickets or to subscribe to the entire season of Pops concerts, please call the UNLV Box office at (702) 895-2787 or visit LasVegasPhilharmonic.com.

About Las Vegas Philharmonic:
Founded in 1998, the Las Vegas Philharmonic is the third largest arts organization in the state and six-time recipient of the Best Performing Arts Group award. The Philharmonic has grown into a nationally recognized orchestra, entertaining growing audiences with a continuously expanding program which currently includes: a Masterworks Series featuring some of the best touring artists in the world; a Connoisseur Series that presents top soloists performing in some of the city's most luxurious homes; a variety of special events; a new Pops Concert Series for 2008-2009; and its annual Fourth of July “Star Spangled Spectacular” concert. The Philharmonic has created an extraordinary impact on the cultural and educational life of Southern Nevada and will find its new home in the $475M Smith Center for the Performing Arts slated to open in 2011.

Press Contact:
Leslie Thuet
Preferred Public Relations & Marketing
(702) 254-5704
leslie@preferredpublicrelations.com

The Las Vegas Philharmonic Celebrates Israel’s 60th Anniversary

LAS VEGAS – August 26, 2008 – The Las Vegas Philharmonic will celebrate Israel @ 60 with an exclusive concert and grand gala event on Sunday, October 12, 2008 at the Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall. The Israel @ 60 grand gala event begins at 6:30 p.m. VIP tickets to the grand gala reception and concert are $300 per person and includes premium concert seating. The concert begins at 8 p.m. and ticket prices are $30, $60 and $90, on sale now.

As Israel embarks upon its 60th anniversary, the Las Vegas Philharmonic will honor this significant milestone with a concert and grand gala celebration featuring a musical night filled with traditional Israeli and Jewish folk, patriotic, liturgical and Klezmer music. The concert will feature a special performance by world-renowned mezzo-soprano Eugenie Grunewald, performing the 3rd movement of Leonard Bernstein’s Symphony No. 1 “Jeremiah,” and performances by the Las Vegas Hebrew Academy choir and four of the city’s top cantors, including Cantor Daniel Friedman (Temple Beth Shalom), Cantor Marla Goldberg (Temple Sinai), Cantor Philip Goldstein (Temple Ner Tamid) and Cantor Andres Kornworcel (Midbar Kodesh Temple). The celebration of Israel @ 60 will be lead by Las Vegas Philharmonic music director and conductor, David Itkin.

“The Philharmonic's concert celebrating Israel's 60th anniversary, which is being so generously supported by Dr. Miriam and Sheldon G. Adelson, is going to be one of the most exciting community-wide events in our history,” said David Itkin, music director and conductor of the Philharmonic. “We are very excited to be able to bring such a beautiful and unique celebration to Las Vegas and to take part in the ongoing international celebrations commemorating this historic occasion.”

The Las Vegas Philharmonic’s celebration of Israel @ 60 is supported by Dr. Miriam and Sheldon G. Adelson. Ticket sales will benefit the Dr. Miriam and Sheldon G. Adelson Educational Campus and the Las Vegas Philharmonic.

The Las Vegas Philharmonic Announces New Executive Director

LAS VEGAS – August 20, 2008 – The Las Vegas Philharmonic announces new Executive Director Peter D. Aaronson. Aaronson will be responsible for all aspects of orchestra operations and will report to the Board of Trustees, working in tandem with the Philharmonic’s public relations and marketing firms, Guild and all other appropriate sub-organizations. Some of Aaronson’s duties include fund-raising, grant solicitation, audience development, internal operation policies and procedures, contract negotiations, program development in conjunction with the Philharmonic’s Music Director and Conductor David Itkin and all strategic short, medium and long-range planning.

Aaronson has more than 25 years of experience in marketing, entertainment and special events at a director and vice president level. Most recently the Vice President of Entertainment, Systems and Staging for Norwegian Cruise Line, Aaronson’s extensive résumé includes Vice President of H&H of Nevada, where he handled operations of the C2K Showroom at the Venetian Hotel Casino Resort; Director of Entertainment for Bally’s Las Vegas; Director of Entertainment for Universal Studios Hollywood; Vice President of Entertainment and Special Events for Carnival’s Crystal Palace Resort and Casino in Nassau, Bahamas; and Entertainment Manager for the Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort in Atlantic City, NJ.

Aaronson earned a Bachelor of Music from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, with additional studies at the Juilliard School of Music, and orchestra conducting at the Mozarteum Hochshule für Musik in Salzburg, Austria. He is past President of the Board of Opera Las Vegas (Southern Nevada Opera Association), past Advisory Board Member of the Mastersingers of Las Vegas and served as an adjunct faculty member in UNLV’s fine arts department.

Itkin Receives Full Professorship

Las Vegas, Nev.--The Las Vegas Philharmonic announced today that its Music Director David Itkin has been appointed full professor at the University of North Texas College of Music (UNT) as Director of Orchestral Studies, effective with the 2008-09 academic year. Itkin is concluding his first season with the Las Vegas Philharmonic and will remain as its Music Director in 2008-09 and future seasons. For the 2008-09 season he will also continue as Music Director of both the Arkansas Symphony and the Abilene Philharmonic orchestras. Conducting more than one orchestra is not uncommon for regional orchestras such as these.

UNT is recognized as one of the leading schools of music in North America. Itkin's appointment to its extraordinary faculty reflects favorably upon his skills as an orchestra builder. The Philharmonic’s Interim Executive Director Bill Granda adds, “We are honored that our Music Director was chosen for this prestigious position with the University of North Texas. It says that we made a great choice in picking Itkin to lead the Las Vegas Philharmonic into the next phase of our exciting growth.”

Itkin will conduct the Las Vegas Philharmonic’s expanded schedule of Masterworks, Pops and July 4th concerts in Las Vegas next season and will continue to bring his artistic vision to the Philharmonic as it prepares to enter into the new Smith Center for the Performing Arts in 2011.

Contact: Bill Granda, interim executive director The Las Vegas Philharmonic
(702) 258-5438 ext. 229.

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The Philharmonic's 2008-2009 Season

The 2008-2009 concert season marks the 10th anniversary of the Las Vegas Philharmonic.

The Philharmonic will offer, for the first time, two series of concerts: the traditional Masterworks series and the new Pops series. In addition to the beautiful classical works offered in the Masterworks series, the Pops series will feature jazz, Broadway, and contemporary pieces over three concerts.

The Masterworks season opens on September 6 with Maurice Ravel''s one-movement Boléro, his most famous musical composition. World-renowned pianist Misha Dichter will then perform Edvard Grieg''s Piano Concerto in A minor. The evening closes with the tempestuous Symphony No. 7 in D minor by Antonín Dvořák.

Masterworks II on November 15 brings the magic of Scheherazade. The program begins with the Hebrides Overture (also known as Fingal''s Cave) by Felix Mendelssohn followed by Henri Tomasi''s Concerto for Alto Saxophone. This piece will highlight Eugene Rousseau, one of the leading saxophone performers and pedagogues in the world. The popular and epic Scheherazade by Russian composer Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakoff will wrap up the evening.

On February 14, 2009, Masterworks III is a special all-Tchaikovsky concert, making it the perfect show to see on Valentine''s Day. In paying tribute to the works of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, the Philharmonic will start the evening with the passionate Symphony No. 6 in B minor, Pathétique. The next pieces, Roccoco Variations and Nocturne for cello and orchestra, will feature internationally acclaimed musician Zuill Bailey on cello. Finally, Tchaikovsky''s Romeo and Juliet Overture-Fantasy closes the romantic evening.

The Masterworks IV concert on April 4, 2009 first begins with the Overture to Don Giovanni, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart''s opera buffa or "comic opera." The program continues with Niccolò Paganini''s dramatic yet melodic Violin Concerto No. 1 and then concluded with the popular Symphony No. 5 in D minor by Dmitri Shostakovich. Young violin prodigy Shannon Lee is the featured guest artist.

The Masterworks grand finale on May 16, 2009 opens with Darius Milhaud''s La Création du Monde, but the feature of the evening is Ludwig van Beethoven''s majestic masterpiece, Symphony No. 9 in D minor—the "Ode to Joy." Collaborating with The Philharmonic are the Las Vegas Master Singers, directed by Jocelyn K. Jensen, Ph.D., and the Desert Chorale, directed by Nancy Helm. Soloists for the evening will be soprano Veera Asher, mezzo-soprano Juline Barol-Gilmore, tenor Mark Thomsen, and baritone Paul Rowe.

The inaugural Pops series begins on October 11, 2008 paying tribute to American jazz trumpeter and singer Louis Armstrong. Trumpet virtuoso and showman Byron Stripling will bring the influential jazz musician''s sound to life.

On December 13, 2008, Pops II presents "A Christmas Celebration!" with classic holiday songs. There will be a matinee show at 2 p.m. for the whole family as well as the evening show at 8 p.m.

Pops III on March 21, 2009 features a night on Broadway with Brent Barrett, star of "Phantom - the Las Vegas Spectacular." The Philharmonic and Barrett will perform a program called "You and the Night and the Music."

At-a-Glance:

Masterworks I
September 6, 2008
Maurice Ravel, Boléro
Edvard Grieg, Piano Concerto in A minor, Misha Dichter.
Antonín Dvořák,.Symphony No. 7

Masterworks II
November 15, 2008
Felix Mendelssohn, Hebrides Overture “Fingal’s Cave”
Henri Tomasi, Concerto for Alto Saxophone, Eugene Rousseau, alto
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakoff, Scheherazade

Masterworks III
February 14, 2009
All-Tchaikovsky concert
Symphony No. 6 in B minor, Pathétique
Roccoco Variations
Nocturne for cello and orchestra, Zuill Bailey, cello
Romeo and Juliet Overture-Fantasy

Masterworks IV
April 4, 2009
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Overture to Don Giovanni
Niccolò Paganini, Violin Concerto No. 1, Shannon Lee, violin
Dmitri Shostakovich, Symphony No. 5 in D minor

Masterworks V
May 16, 2009
Darius Milhaud, La Création du Monde
Ludwig van Beethoven, Symphony No. 9 in D minor

Pops I
October 11, 2008
Tribute to American jazz trumpeter and singer Louis Armstrong
Byron Stripling on trumpet

Pops II
December 13, 2008
“A Christmas Celebration!”
Matinée at 2 p.m.
Evening show at 8 p.m.

Pops III
March 21, 2009
“You and the Night and the Music.”
A night on Broadway with Brent Barrett

Performances begin at 8 p.m. in Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas unless otherwise noted. Subscriptions are available by calling 895-ARTS (2787), or by visiting our website. Single tickets go on sale August 6, 2008. Visit www.lvphil.com for more information.

Shuttle bus service to the concerts departs from the Starbright Theatre Parking Lot in Summerlin about 6:20 p.m. the evening of the show. To sign up, call 895-2787.

Longtime Executive Director to Lead Development Efforts

The Las Vegas Philharmonic (LVP) today announced that it has appointed Philip Koslow as its first full time director of development. Mr. Koslow previously served as executive director of the Philharmonic. A search for a new executive director has begun.

“The board of the Philharmonic has implemented an aggressive growth strategy with the appointment of our new music director and in anticipation of the orchestra’s move in to its new home at the Smith Center for the Performing Arts,” said LVP Board Chairman William Freyd. “We are fortunate to have a person of Phil’s professional capabilities to assume this crucial new position for our growing organization.”

Mr. Koslow was engaged by the LVP in December of 2002. During his tenure, the LVP’s operating budget grew 70 percent, the Masterworks Series of concerts was expanded, the LVP Guild and the Young Professional Organization (Muse) were both launched and the Youth and Education program was established highlighted by the “Kids to Concerts” fund that underwrites the LVP’s Youth Concerts for Clark County School District fourth and fifth graders.

“The opportunity to serve the organization as its first effective full time development director fulfills my professional and personal goal to continue to contribute to the LVP’s success,” said Mr. Koslow.

LVP Music Director David Itkin commented, “The Las Vegas Philharmonic is poised to become one of the nation’s leading regional musical institutions. The organization has made impressive strides in recent years and our musicians have re-committed themselves to a program of artistic growth and exploration. To achieve our promise, we must be financially sound and I am personally gratified that Phil is taking on this enormously important role within the LVP family.”