Yaniv Attar’s RSO Debut
| Opening night celebrates Yaniv Attar’s first concert as Music Director! The program opens with “Frenergy”, a short, energetic overture by Canadian composer John Estacio. There is a real sense of celebration in this fantastic overture, whose title combines the words Frantic and Energy, setting the mood for the concert and for the new chapter of the RSO. Joining the orchestra for Beethoven’s beloved Triple Concerto are three terrific soloists, one of whom is our own concertmaster, Michèle Lekas. The program culminates with Mahler’s monumental Symphony No. 1, nicknamed Titan! |
Rockford, IL –For the first time in nearly 35 years, a new Music Director will take the podium and lift his baton to conduct The Rockford Symphony Orchestra. Yaniv Attar will make his debut as the RSO’s Maestro on September 9 at 7:30PM at the Coronado Performing Arts Center. He will be ushering in the 90th Anniversary Season which promises to be an opening night not to be missed.
The program opens with “Frenergy”, a short, energetic overture by Canadian composer John Estacio. “There is a real sense of celebration in this fantastic overture, whose title combines the words Frantic and Energy, setting the mood for the concert and for the new chapter of the RSO,” said Attar. Joining the orchestra for Beethoven’s beloved Triple Concerto are three terrific soloists, one of whom is the RSO’s concertmaster, Michèle Lekas. The other guest soloists are cellist Amir Eldan and pianist Jessica Choe. The program culminates with Mahler’s monumental Symphony No. 1, nicknamed Titan!
This special 90th Anniversary season includes a total of 15 concerts, including the RSO’s Masterworks series, Pops Series, Chamber concerts, and RSYO concerts. More information and tickets are available online at rockfordsymphony.com, by phone at 815-965-0049, or by visiting the RSO offices (711 N. Main St.) which are open M-F 9-5.
