‘Symphonic Spectacular’ Coming To The Las Vegas Philharmonic

The Las Vegas Philharmonic performs its Pops Series IV concert titled ‘Symphonic Spectacular’ on Saturday, March 28, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. in Reynolds Hall at The Smith Center. The program will feature Newman’s Fanfare and popular classics including Rossini’s Overture to The Barber of Seville, Tchaikovsky’s Capriccio italien, Bernstein’s Three Dance Episodes from On the Town, Rimsky-Korsakov’s Capriccio espagnol, Sibelius’s Valse triste, and Copland’s Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo.

The performance will begin with a world premiere of Anthony Newman’s Fanfare.  The short work, featuring brass and timpani, was originally composed for the Las Vegas Philharmonic’s 2014 Diamonds Are Forever Gala to welcome honorees Siegfried & Roy.    Newman added strings to the piece for the Philharmonic’s upcoming March 28th performance.   Next, the orchestra will perform the much-loved Overture to The Barber of Seville from one of the great opera composers, Gioachino Rossini.  The overture is well known in more recent years from the Warner Bros. cartoon classic, The Rabbit of Seville.  Following this operatic work, the Philharmonic will showcase Tchaikovsky’s Italian folk song-inspired Capriccio italien, Bernstein’s lively Three Dance Episodes from On the Town, Rimsky-Korsakov’s vibrant Capriccio espagnol, and Sibelius’s Valse triste, a dark waltz originally written for the play Kuolema (Death).  The program will conclude with a celebration of the American West with Copland’s Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo.

"Many of you might be familiar with Arthur Fiedler and the Boston Pops. If not, his concerts were tour-de-forces of orchestral showpieces and became a centerpiece of cultural life in Boston for many decades,” explained Cabrera. “We're recreating these exciting concerts right here in Las Vegas! The music that you're going to hear at this concert will be sure to engage and be thoroughly entertaining, and for those of you not familiar with this concert format, be prepared to have your socks knocked off!"

The Las Vegas Philharmonic offers $26 tickets for balcony seating at all of its 2014-15 season concerts.  Seats in other sections are priced $46, $66 and $96.  Tickets are available from The Smith Center Box Office, phone 702.749.2000 or online from lvphil.org.  A 50% student discount is available on all single ticket purchases (ID required) and a 10% discount is available to seniors and military personnel.   Groups of 10 or more receive 20% off the ticket price by calling the Las Vegas Philharmonic.

Save 15% with a Mini Series Concert Package

The Las Vegas Philharmonic is currently offering 3-concert packages that save 15% off single ticket prices.  Select Symphonic Spectacular and the remaining two performances from the 2014-15 season, 100 Years of Music and A Tribute to the Music of Frank Sinatra, to receive this discount. Full concert schedule and programs can be found online at lvphil.org.  The Mini Series package can be purchased in person from The Smith Center box office, by phone 702.749.2000 or online.

Bus Service

The Las Vegas Philharmonic offers shuttle buses to The Smith Center from Summerlin (Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas Ryan Blvd) and Henderson (Anthem Center at Independence Center 2460 Hampton Road.)  Bus passes must be purchased in advance and can be obtained when purchasing concert tickets, or by calling The Smith Center Patron Services at 702.749.2000.  Each bus pass costs $15 roundtrip per concert.

Have you ever been at a concert and thought "I know that tune from somewhere!" Classical showpieces famously (and frequently!) quoted in pop-culture are instantly recognizable as Music Director Donato Cabrera delves into this fiery, fast-paced repertoire that promises to deliver a memorable night at the symphony.  Concert tickets are $26, $46, $66 & $96, available from The Smith Center Box Office via phone 702.749.2000 or online at lvphil.org.