Modesto Symphony Orchestra Association

Carnival of the Animals 

Friday, April 11, 2025, 7:30 pm
Saturday, April 12, 2025, 7:30 pm
Gallo Center for the Arts, Mary Stuart Rogers Theater

Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, conductor
Laura Bream, narrator, Carnival of the Animals
Modesto Symphony Youth Orchestra, side-by-side

George Gershwin (1898-1937)

Three Preludes (1926) arr. Nicholas Hersh

1. Allegro ben ritmato e deciso
2. Andante con moto
3. Agitato

Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921)

Carnival of the Animals (1886)

1. Introduction et marche royale du lion (Introduction and Royal March of the Lion)
2. Poules et coqs (Hens and Roosters)
3. Hémiones (animaux véloces) (Wild Asses (Swift Animals))
4. Tortues (Tortoises)
5. L'Éléphant (The Elephant)
6. Kangourous (Kangaroos)
7. Aquarium
8. Personnages à longues oreilles (Characters with Long Ears)
9. Le Coucou au fond des bois (The Cuckoo in the Depths of the Woods)
10. Volière (Aviary)
11. Pianistes (Pianists)
12. Fossiles (Fossils)
13. Le cygne (The Swan)
14. Final (Finale)

INTERMISSION

Andrew Norman (b. 1979)

Drip Blip Sparkle Spin Glint Glide Glow Float Flop Chop Pop Shatter Splash (2006)

Aaron Copland (1900-1990)

Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo (1943)

1. Buckaroo Holiday
2. Corral Nocturne
3. Saturday Night Waltz
4. Hoe-Down*

*featuring members of the Modesto Symphony Youth Orchestra

The Modesto Symphony Orchestra gratefully acknowledges the following sponsor for supporting tonight's post-concert reception

John & Susan Wallace

The DoubleTree by Hilton™ Modesto is the official hotel of the Modesto Symphony Orchestra.

Photography, sound, or video recording of this performance is strictly prohibited. Please remember to silence all electronic devices and refrain from text messaging during the concert. Mobile devices may be used to read program notes during the concert.

Program and artists subject to change. E&OE.

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