RIDGEFIELD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 2009-10 SEASON

October

Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra, Gerald Steichen, Music Director.  Rossini: Overture to Guillaume Tell (William Tell); Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Op. 37,  Inon Barnatan, piano; Sibelius: Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 43. Saturday, October 3, 8 p.m. Tickets $25-$50.  Richardson Auditorium, Ridgefield High School, 700 N. Salem Rd., Ridgefield.  www.ridgefieldsymphony.org or (203) 438-3889.

November

Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra, Spend a Night on Broadway… in Ridgefield. Gerald Steichen, Music Director. Broadway’s greatest hits with musicians from the RSO and featuring Mara Bonde, soprano,  and Curt Olds, tenor. Saturday, November 7, 8 p.m. Tickets $40-75. Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge Rd.,  Ridgefield.  www.ridgefieldsymphony.org or (203) 438-3889.

December

Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra, Gerald Steichen, Music Director.  Torke: Bright Blue Music; Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, selections from Op. 21 & 61; Brahms: Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98; Festive Pops Holiday Surprise. Saturday, Dec. 5, 8 p.m. Tickets $25-$50.  Richardson Auditorium, Ridgefield High School, 700 N. Salem Rd., Ridgefield. www.ridgefieldsymphony.org or (203) 438-3889.

February

Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra, Gerald Steichen, Music Director. Moncayo:“Huapango”; Grofé: Selections from Grand Canyon Suite; Rodrigo: Concerto for Guitar, soloist - John Muratore; Tchaikovsky:Romeo and Juliet Overture Fantasy; Romantic Love Songs featuring Caroline Chanin, soprano; Ravel: Boléro. Saturday, Feb. 6, 8 p.m. Tickets $25-$50.   Richardson Auditorium, Ridgefield High School, 700 N. Salem Rd., Ridgefield. www.ridgefieldsymphony.org or (203) 438-3889.

April

Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra, Gerald Steichen, Music Director.  Shostakovich: Festive Overture; Elgar:Cello Concerto in E minor,Op 85, soloist - Melissa Westgate; Tansman: Sonatine Transatlantique; Barber: First Essay for Orchestra, Op. 12; Respighi: Fountains of Rome. Saturday, Apr. 10, 8 p.m. Tickets $25-$50.   Richardson Auditorium, Ridgefield High School, 700 N. Salem Rd., Ridgefield.  www.ridgefieldsymphony.org or (203) 438-3889.