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Friday, September 8, 2006 at 8
Virginia Symphony Orchestra: Opening Night with Nadja
Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, violin: MUSSORGSKY Night on Bald Mountain; TCHAIKOVSKY, Concerto for Violin in D Major; STRAVINKSY, Rite of Spring. Join us as we open the season with Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg's individual, passionate and powerful sound, brought to the full in her performance of the riveting Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto! Ferguson Center for the Arts, Newport News. Tickets: VSO Box Office: 757.892.6366; Ticketmaster 757.671.8100.www.virginiasymphony.org/

Saturday, September 9, 2006, at 8
Bruton Candlelight Concert: Organist Eva Sachs
Appearing in concert with Ms. Sachs is guest soprano Georgeann Paddock. Repertoire includes Bach, Mozart, Purcell, Buxtehude, Dvorak, and Bartmuss. Originally from the Görlitz area of (East) Germany, Ms. Sachs holds degrees "with distinction" from the Schools of Sacred Music at Görlitz and Halle. Ms. Sachs enjoys an extensive concert career, appearing in recitals and festivals throughout Germany. Burton Parish Church, Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg. Free admission/freewill offering.

Saturday, September 9, 2006, at 8
Virginia Symphony Orchestra: Opening Night with Nadja
JoAnn Falletta, conductor; Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, violin. MUSSORGSKY Night on Bald Mountain; TCHAIKOVSKY Concerto for Violin in D Major; STRAVINKSY Rite of Spring. Join us as we open the season with Ms. Salerno-Sonnenberg's individual, passionate and powerful sound, brought to the full in her performance of the riveting Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto! Chrysler Hall, Norfolk. Tickets: VSO Box Office: 757.892.6366; Ticketmaster 757.671.8100. Visit www.virginiasymphony.org/

Monday, September 11, 2006, 7:30pm
Great Bridge Presbyterian Church: Taizé Candlelight Prayer Service
2006-2007 Candlelight Concert Series presents an Ecumenical service of remembrance marking the 5th Anniversary of the tragic events of September 11, 2001. Offered by the Music Ministries of Great Bridge Presbyterian Church - Billye Brown Youmans, Director of Music and Prince of Peace Catholic Church - Laura Soles, Director of Music, Prince of Peace Catholic Church. Concert is free and open to the public. A free will offering will be accepted and a nursery will be provided. For information, please call 547-4706. The church is located at 333 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA, 23322. (across the street from the Chesapeake municipal complex).

Monday, September 11, 2006 at 7:30
VWC Concert Series: James Guthrie
Virginal and harpsichord. Hofheimer Theater, Fine Arts Building, Virginia Wesleyan College, 1584 Wesleyan Drive, Norfolk/Virginia Beach. Tickets: $10/$5. Reservations are always recommended, and may be made by calling 455-2101.

Tuesday, September 12, 2006, 7pm
Opera Insight: Carmen
Join Virginia Opera at the Harrison Opera House at 7 p.m. on Sept. 12 for a live talk show extravaganza - hosted by WHRO's very own Lane Dare - that will you take you inside the very fabric of Bizet's stunning opera, Carmen. (Arrive half-an-hour early to get a good seat, enjoy a beverage from our new cash bar, and get swept away in a free dance lesson by the Todd Rosenlieb Dance Troupe!) Featured guests include starring soprano Cristina Nassif, along with other members of the cast and artistic staff from Virginia Opera's upcoming production. This all-new Opera InSight will feature performances by Virginia Opera artists, audience participation in a new InSight Quiz game with prizes, and much more! Also, for an extra dash of French flavor, Virginia Opera is pleased to welcome special guest attendees from Alliance Française. A perfect introduction for beginners, a welcome diversion for aficionados. RSVP recommended, not required, at 757-627-9545 ext. 3326. FREE ADMISSION (City of Norfolk may charge for parking) at the Harrison Opera House, 160 East Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk

Tuesday, September 12, 2006, 8pm
The Adagio Trio
The Adagio Trio, consisting of Linda Grieser - harp, Kathryn Daniels - flute, and Michael Daniels - cello, performs a mixture of classical, religious, and folk music. This concert includes works by Bach, Praetorius, Debussy, Jay Ungar and Irish and American folk songs.The unique combination of instruments provides a fitting compliment for meditation or relaxation. The trio provides the listener with an opportunity to experience a sense of tranquility and spiritual renewal through reflective selections. Bruton Parish Church, Duke of Gloucester Street, Colonial Williamsburg, Concert is free and open to the public.

Tuesday, September 12, 2006, 8 pm
Wednesday, September 13, 2006, 8 pm
Williamsburg Symphonia: Concert #1
Janna Hymes-Bianchi, Music Director. Bach: Brandenberg Concerto No. 4; Prokofiev: Violin Concerto in G Minor; Irina Muresanu, violin. Vorisek: Symphony in D Major. The 23nd Anniversary Concert Season of Williamsburg's Own Professional Chamber Orchestra performing superb classical repertoire for Williamsburg and surrounding communities since 1984. Kimball Theatre, Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg, Virginia. Season Tickets: $160/$110; Single Tickets: $37/$27; Students: $7 (at the door only). Tickets may be purchased by telephone (757-229-9857), via e-mail, williamsburgsymphonia@williamsburgsymphonia.org or postal mail, or at the theatre.
Visit www.williamsburgsymphonia.org

Thursday, September 14, 2006, 7:30pm
Friday, September 15, 2007, 7:30
The Adagio Trio Cafe Concert
The Adagio Trio, consisting of Linda Grieser - harp, Kathryn Daniels - flute, and Michael Daniels - cello, performs a mixture of classical, religious, and folk music. These concerts includes works by Bach, Praetorius, Debussy, Davidson, and Grieser as well as the songs Scarborough Fair, Shenandoah, They Shall Soar Like Eagles, There Is a Fountain, Erev Shel Shoshanim, The Nightingale, Amazing Grace, Ashokan Farewell and Brian Boru's March. . Sept. 14: Borders Bookstore, Newport News at Patrick Henry Mall. Sept. 15: Borders Bookstore, Virginia Beach at Hilltop Shopping Plaza. Both concerts are free.

Friday, September 15, 2006 at 7:30
VWC Concert Series: The Tidewater Classical Guitar Orchestra
Hofheimer Theater, Fine Arts Building, Virginia Wesleyan College, 1584 Wesleyan Drive, Norfolk/Virginia Beach. Tickets: $10/$5. Reservations are always recommended, and may be made by calling 455-2101.

Saturday, September 16, 2006, 6pm
Opera in the Vineyards
Join Virginia Opera at the elegant Barboursville Vineyards for the Sixth Annual Opera in the Vineyards, featuring an exquisite meal by Chef Melissa Close in the intimacy of Barboursville's own wine tasting room - inspired by famous dishes from Giuseppe Verdi's native Parma, paired with Barboursville's authentic Italian vintages, and complemented with intimate performances by Virginia Opera. Artists from Virginia Opera who will be performing include soprano Lillian Sengpiehl, who will be performing the title role in the company premiere of Susannah this fall; Rachel Holland, who will perform the role of Mrs. Gleaton in the same production; and Argentinean tenor Gustavo Manzitti, who sings the roles of Canio and Turiddu in the Cav/Pag double bill at the end of the season. Maestro Peter Mark will be in attendance as the Master of Ceremonies. Barboursville Vineyards, 17655 Winery Road, Barboursville, VA 22923. $250 per person, all-inclusive. Limited seating, reservations required. Call 804-644-8168 ext. 3397.

Sunday, September 17, 2006, 3pm
VSO Family Classics: The Listener: Magic Circle Mime Co.
Virginia Symphony Orchestra, Shizuo Kuwahara, conductor. The conductor has planned to present a concert exploring the many art forms in which the orchestra is involved, but his efforts are complicated by the unexpected participation of two overtly enthusiastic spectators. A bugle playing mime who wants to sing opera and a tap dancing ballerina are just part of the conductor's comic dilemma as two zany characters bring "the art of listening" to life! Ferguson Center for the Arts, Newport News. Tickets: VSO Box Office: 757.892.6366; Ticketmaster 757.671.8100. Visit www.virginiasymphony.org/

Monday, September 18, 2006 at 8 pm
Feldman Chamber Music Society: Moscow String Quartet
Eugenia Alikhanova, violin; Galina Kokhanovskaya, violin; Tatiana Kokhanovskaya, viola; Olga Ogranovitch, cello. Wolfgang A. Mozart - String Quartet in D Minor, K 421; Alexander Borodin - String Quartet No. 2 in D Major; Peter Tchaikovsky - String Quartet No. 2 in F Major, Op. 22. Pre-concert refreshments at 6:30 pm, preview with WHRO-FM's Dwight Davis at 7 pm, musicians' reception following the concert. Kaufman Theatre, Chrylser Museum, 245 West Olney Rd., Norfolk. Season tickets (7 concerts) are available for $100 (2 concerts free). Adults single ticket - $20; Students and music professionals $35 for the season, single ticket - $5. Tickets are also available at the door. Cash or check only, please. Call 552-1630 for more information or visit our website at www.feldmanchambermusic.org

Monday, September 18, 2006, 8:00pm
Norfolk Chamber Consort: Mozart/Shostakovich
Oksana Lutsyshyn, piano; Charles Woodward, piano; Dean Shostak, glass armonica; Yun Zhang and Lesa Bishop, violins; Beverly Baker, viola; Michael Daniels, cello; Debra Cross, flute; Sheri Aguirre, oboe; Michael Dressler, oboe; F. Gerard Errante, clarinet; David Savige, bassoon; David Wick, horn. Mozart: Adagio in C minor and Rondo in C Major, K. 617; Shostakovich: Quintet in G minor for Piano and Strings, Opus 57; Mozart: Quintet in E-flat Major for Piano and Winds, K. 452. The Norfolk Chamber Consort, F. Gerard Errante and Allen Shaffer, Artistic Co-Directors,will inaugurate its 38th season with a program celebrating milestone birthdays. Benjamin Franklin, born in 1706; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, born in 1756; Dmitri Shostakovich, born in 1906. Helping the Consort celebrate these significant anniversaries is Dean Shostak of Williamsburg, one of the very few virtuosos in the world today performing on the glass armonica, the musical invention of Benjamin Franklin and an instrument for which Mozart composed a number of compositions. Mr. Shostak will give a pre-concert talk about the glass armonica, Mozart and Ben Franklin at 7:45 PM. Chandler Recital Hall, 49th Street at Elkhorn Ave, ODU, Norfolk. Tickets: $15 General Admission; $12 Seniors/Military; $6 Students. For more information call 222-0184 or 622-4542. Visit www.ncconsort.org Post-Concert Reception by Cora

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Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 12pm
A Colonial Music Sampler
Music in Antiquity, in Colonial Jamestown, in England & Europe, from 1000 to 1776. John Siderius, harpsichord and Shannon McCall, soprano. Hampton History Museum, 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton. Bring your lunch.

Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 5:30pm
OPERAtini: Carmen
This season, Virginia Opera takes its popular OPERAtini to a whole new level with improved opportunities to meet, network and socialize with the top young professionals in Hampton Roads - all while enjoying live music, excellent food and irresistible beverage options at Baxter's Sports Lounge. Henry Garrity, a member of the Virginia Opera Board and board member of event-sponsor Alliance Française, will be on hand to give a brief (and spicy) presentation entitled "Sex and Obsession in Carmen: Romantic or Realist?" Ages 21-45 only, please. RSVP required, e-mail info@vaopera.org. Guests without reservations may be admitted after 6:15 p.m. Cash only event.

Thursday, September 21, 2006, 7 pm
Williamsburg Consort: America Alive V Concert
With the 2006 Williamsburg Consort Symphonic Band conducted by Colonel Arnald Gabriel; Guest Soloist Fred Mills, Trumpeter. Works by Sousa, Ives, Offenbach, Gershwin and more. Special Pre-Show @ 6:30 by the Lindsay Family Bruton High School, Williamsburg. Free Tickets are available at the Bay Community Bank beginning September 11 from 9-5. Phone 757-258-7798 or visit www.wmbgconsort.org

Saturday, September 23, 2006, 8pm
Virginia Symphony Orchestra: Rachmaninoff "Rocky" 2
JoAnn Falletta, conductor; Andrew von Oeyen, piano. MIGUEL de AGUILA Conga-Line in Hell; RACHMANINOFF Piano Concerto No. 2 in c minor; DVORÁK Symphony No. 7 in d minor. One of the most famous piano concertos ever written, rich in meloday and evoking an overwhelming sense of deep feeling that will touch your soul. Then, the dramatic and broad scope of Dvorák's Seventh, revealing the intense personal struggle he felt as his beloved Czech nation sought to flourish. Ferguson Center for the Arts, Newport News. Tickets: VSO Box Office: 757.892.6366; Ticketmaster 757.671.8100.www.virginiasymphony.org/

Sunday, September 24, 2006, 2:30pm
Virginia Symphony Orchestra: Rachmaninoff "Rocky" 2
JoAnn Falletta, conductor; Andrew von Oeyen, piano. MIGUEL de AGUILA Conga-Line in Hell; RACHMANINOFF Piano Concerto No. 2 in c minor; DVORÁK Symphony No. 7 in d minor. One of the most famous piano concertos ever written, rich in meloday and evoking an overwhelming sense of deep feeling that will touch your soul. Then, the dramatic and broad scope of Dvorák's Seventh, revealing the intense personal struggle he felt as his beloved Czech nation sought to flourish. Chrysler Hall, Norfolk. Tickets: VSO Box Office: 757.892.6366; Ticketmaster 757.671.8100.www.virginiasymphony.org/

Sunday, September 24, 2006, 4 pm
Hidenwood Presbyterian Church: Invencia Piano Duo
Tidewater's favorite piano duo, Andrey Kasparov and Oksana Lutsyshyn. Hidenwood Presbyterian Church, 414 Hiden Blvd., Newport News. Free will offering. Phone 596-1151.

Auditions for the Virginia Chorale Young Singers Project
The Virginia Chorale will hold auditions for the Young Singers Project in October. Auditions may be scheduled on October 16 at the Virginia Chorale office, 236 E. Plume, Norfolk and on October 21 at First Presbyterian Church, 514 S. Armistead Ave, Hampton. High school-age singers of all voice categories are encouraged to audition for this select chamber choir. The YSP presents a concert in early February each year, with intensive 2-a-week rehearsals in January under the mentorship of Music Director, Robert Shoup and the Virginia Chorale professional singers. In addition to the January mentorship, the 2007 Young Singers Project will have a special opportunity to collaborate with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra and Chorus in a live telecast performance that is part of the Virginia Festival of American Voices. For more information or to schedule an audition, email chored@cox.net or call the Virginia Chorale office at (757) 627-8375. For additional information about the programs of the Virginia Chorale, visit www.vachorale.com.

Tidewater Recorder Society's Fall Workshop
Tidewater Recorder Society's Fall Workshop, Iberian Delights, will be held Saturday October 21, 2006. You are invited to participate. Distinguished Faculty: Patricia Petersen and Stewart Carter. Location: St. Martin's Episcopal Church, 1333 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA. Read more about this Workshop featuring the music of Spain, Portugal, and Latin America at the Tidewater Recorder Society website: http://tidewaterecorder.org. The brochure and an entry form are available from the site as well. For more information, call Vicki Hall at 757-565-2773 or email workshop@tidewaterecorder.org.

Chesapeake Bay Wind Ensemble Auditions
The Chesapeake Bay Wind Ensemble is looking for instrumentalists to fill positions in the band for the 2006-07 season. Why not come and play with us? We are looking particularly for a few additional clarinets, trumpets, a euphonium, a tuba, horn, percussion. We rehearse on Sunday evenings from 6:15 to 8:30 at Poquoson High School. Of course we would like to have you join us for the full season, but if you can spare time to do only one or two of the concerts, we may still have a chair for you. You can go to our website cbwe.org to check out the rehearsal schedule, and feel free to call me, Marvin Western, at 757-871-5220 if you have questions or would like to play. I think we have an exciting season planned and I hope you will too.

Monday, September 25, 2006, 8pm
Diehn Concert Series: Borromeo String Quartet
The Borromeo Quartet's adventurous programming and pre-concert discussions have distinguished it as an important source of musical enrichment for music lovers of all ages. Its long-standing and celebrated residency at the Isabella Stuart Gardner Museum has been called "one of the defining experiences of civilization in Boston" [Boston Globe]. Chandler Recital Hall, Diehn Fine and Performing Arts Center, 49th Street at Elkhorn Ave., Old Dominion University, Norfolk. Tickets - $10 Students - $15 General.

Tuesday, September 26, 2006, 8pm
Hesperus and the Hunchback of Notre Dame
College of William and Mary Department of Music Ewell Concert Series : Prepare to be enchanted! Join us for a screening of Lon Chaney's 1923 silent film classic "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" with a live soundtrack performed by the award-winning early music quartet HESPERUS. Discover the glories of this blockbuster film, accompanied by French medieval and Renaissance music on period instrument from the era when the Notre Dame cathedral was built. Although admission is free, tickets are required. Call 1-800-HISTORY or go to any Colonial Williamsburg ticket facility, the Kimball Theatre box office included. Kimball Theatre, Merchants Square, Williamsburg.

Thursday, September 28, 2006, 8pm
A Colonial Music Sampler
Music in Antiquity, in Colonial Jamestown, in England & Europe, from 1000 to 1776. John Siderius, harpsichord and Shannon McCall, soprano. Bruton Parish Church, Williamsburg. Freewill offering.

Virginia Opera: Bizet's Carmen
Peter Mark, Artistic Director & Conductor; Dorothy Danner, Director
Virginia Opera opens its 2006-2007 season with Bizet's Carmen the world's most famous and beloved opera, featuring the return of critically-acclaimed soprano Cristina Nassif as Carmen and Bryan Register as Don José. Sung in French with English Supertitles
Norfolk: September 29 and Oct. 1, 4, 6 & 8, 2006 Harrison Opera House
Fairfax: October 13 & 15, 2006 George Mason University's Center for the Arts
Richmond: October 20 & 22, 2006 Landmark Theater
For additional information, patrons may call the toll-free subscriber hotline at 866-OPERA-VA (866-673-7282). Email: info@vaopera.com

Saturday, September 30, 2006, 3 pm
Suspicious Cheese Lords
Casa Maria Concert Series presents Suspicious Cheese Lords in a program of vocal masterpieces from the Medieval and Renaissance eras. Visit www.cheeselords.org Casa Maria, 280 Ortman Road, Greenwood, VA, (near Charlottesville) 22943. Phone 434-361-2660, 434-962-5540, 540-456-6450. Tickets: $30. Seating is limited; all seats must be prepaid by September 24. Make checks payable to Ms. Cynthia Tremblay at Casa Maria. Reception follows concert.

Saturday, September 30, 2006, 7:30pm
The Elizabeth River Song
The Fine Arts Guild, Patricia Bernick Director, presents a dramatization of The Elizabeth River Song by Mary Beauchamp. Participants include flutist Patty Watters, mezzo-soprano Lisa Relaford Coston, tenor Peter Simmons, liturgical dancer Gwen Spear-Jones and reader Hunter Benante. A visual presentation of Norfolk accompanying the poem will feature the photography of James Lewis. The musical coordination is by Allen Shaffer, Music Director of Christ and Saint Luke's Church. Christ and Saint Luke's Church is located at 560 West Olney Road in the Ghent neighborhood of downtown Norfolk. For more information on any of these events, call the Church office at 627-5665. Admission is by donation and a reception will follow.

Saturday, September 30, 2006, 7:30 pm
Old Donation Episcopal Church: Lyra
The Parks Fine Arts Series presents this a cappella choral group from St. Petersburg, Russia in its fourth appearance at Old Donation performing music from the Russian Liturgy as well as native Russian folk songs. Old Donation Episcopal Church, 4449 N. Witchduck Rd., Virginia Beach, (near Sentara Bayside Hospital). Free and open to the public. Wine & cheese reception follows in the Parish Hall. Phone 497-0563 or visit www.olddonation.org

Sunday, October 1, 2006, 5pm
A Colonial Music Sampler
Music in Antiquity, in Colonial Jamestown, in England & Europe, from 1000 to 1776. John Siderius, harpsichord and Shannon McCall, soprano. St. John's Episcopal Church, 100 West Queen's Way, Hampton (722-2567) Freewill offering.

Wednesday, October 4, 2006, 12:15pm
Wednesday Organ Recital Series
The Wednesday Organ Recital Series will resume on 4 October, 12:15 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, Court and High Streets, Portsmouth. Trinity's organist and choirmaster, James E. Derr, will be the recitalist in a varied program the lasts approximately one half hour. A free will offering will gladly be accepted.

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Friday, October 6, 2006, 12pm
First Friday at Main Street Concert Series
The First Friday at Main Street United Methodist Church 2006-2007 concert series opens with organist Lee Hendricks. The 30 minute free concert begins at 12 noon and is immediately followed by a Soup & Sandwich luncheon in the church Fellowship Hall. Donations for the luncheon ($5.00 suggested) benefit the church Organ Fund and Friends of Music. Main Street United Methodist Church is located at 202 North Main Street in the heart of downtown Suffolk. Please contact Chris Ward at 539-8751 for directions or more information.

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Friday, October 6, 2006 at 7:30
VWC Concert Series: In-A, Lee Jordan Anders, piano
The Virginia Wesleyan College Concert Series presents pianist Lee Jordan-Anders In-A, a program of works all with "A" as their tonal center. Jordan-Anders is Batten Professor of Music and Artist-in-Residence at VWC, and will perform works by Scarlatti, Mozart, Schubert, Brahms, and Debussy, as well as a work written on 9/12/01 by contemporary composer Sean Hickey entitled "The Birds of Barclay Street." (A preview-performance featuring selections from the concert repertoire will be presented on Thursday, October 5, at 11am in Hofheimer Theater.) Hofheimer Theater, Fine Arts Building, Virginia Wesleyan College, 1584 Wesleyan Drive, Norfolk/Virginia Beach. Tickets: $10/$5. Reservations are always recommended, and may be made by calling 455-2101.

Friday, October 6, 2006, 7:30pm
Saturday, October 7, 2006, 4pm
Stephen Z. Cook Organ Recital
Stephen Z. Cook is the Organist/Assistant Music Director at Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, located at the entrance of historic Colonial Williamsburg. He holds a doctor of musical arts degree in organ performance and pedagogy from the University of Iowa. Dr. Cook will be playing works by Bach, Howells, Franck, Yon, Vierne, Locklair, Lang, Reger, Akerly and Widor. Visit his website at www.szcook.com Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, 215 Richmond Rd., Williamsburg.

Saturday, October 7, 2006, 8pm
Virginia Symphony Orchestra: Schubert's Finished Symphony
JoAnn Falletta, conductor; Paul Neubauer, viola. ALBÉNIZ, Suite Espagnole; JOAN TOWER, Purple Rhapsody; SCHUBERT/VENZAGO, Symphony No. 8 in b minor. Dreamy and passionate melodies are woven into a sense of sadness in this incomplete work by Schubert. Composed nearly six years before his death, it seems he simply placed the work aside and never returned to complete the romantic potential of the piece. Completed here by Mario Venzago, join us for the untold ending of this well-known introduction, chosen for your enjoyment by the Virginia Symphony Treble Society. Chrysler Hall, Norfolk. Tickets: VSO Box Office: 757.892.6366; Ticketmaster 757.671.8100.www.virginiasymphony.org/

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Tuesday, October 10, 2006, 6pm
Richmond Times-Dispatch Operatini Tuesday & Opera Insight
The fun of the Richmond Times-Dispatch Operatini Tuesday begins at 6 p.m. at Maggiano's Little Italy with food, original "Operatini" martinis, beer and wine (cash bar) - socialize with your friends, new people that you will meet there, and the spectacular artists from Virginia Opera's upcoming "Carmen" production! At 7 p.m., join Virginia Opera's Community Outreach Musical Director, Glenn Winters, for a trip into the depths of Bizet's ever-popular "Carmen." With his unusual blend of humor and insight, Glenn will reveal what makes "Carmen" the enduring masterpiece it is. Whether you are an opera newcomer or aficionado, this program is guaranteed to enrich your opera experience. With musical highlights performed by Virginia Opera artists, this is a presentation not to be missed! FREE ADMISSION at Maggiano's Little Italy, (At Short Pump Town Center) 11800 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA. E-mail richmondinfo@vaopera.org to RSVP or for more information. 21 & up. ID required for alcoholic beverages.

Friday, October 13, 2006, 7:30pm
Paul Jacobs Organ Recital
Mr. Jacobs will be playing works by Bach, Duruflé Franck and Reger. Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, 215 Richmond Rd., Williamsburg.

The Virginia Choral Society: Movies and Musicals!
This concert series marks the 76th season of the Virginia Choral Society, the oldest continuously performing arts group on the Peninsula. The Virginia Choral Society's purpose has been to enhance the quality of life of our community by performing the finest choral music to inspire audiences of all ages. James Powers - Artistic Director. Medlys from The Sound of Music, Paint Your Wagon, Disney Movie Magic, Wicked, and The Music of M-G-M.
Friday October 13, 2006, 8 pm Yoder Barn, Newport News, Virginia
Saturday, October 14, 2006, 2 pm Matinee, Yoder Barn, Newport News, Virginia
Saturday October 14, 2006, 8 pm Yoder Barn, Newport News, Virginia
Sunday October 15, 2006, 4 pm Gloucester High School, Gloucester, Virginia
Friday October 20, 2006, 8 pm TNCC, M. Christian Auditorium, Hampton, Virginia
Advanced tickets for any of the VCS concerts during the year may be purchased at the Patrick Henry Mall and the Coliseum Mall Customer Service Centers. Tickets purchased in advance: Adults - $15; seniors, military, students - $12. Tickets ar the door: $18/$15. Season Subscription: Adults $40; Seniors, Military, Students $30. For more information, including venue directions, visit the VCS website at vachoralsociety.org/

Friday, October 13, 2006, 8pm
Saturday, October 14, 2006, 4pm
Sunday, October 15, 2006, 6pm
Edinburgh Academy Concerts in Tidewater
Twenty-five Scottish high school musicians (14-18 yrs old) are coming to the Tidewater area in October. Edinburgh Academy is sending its orchestra to perform in concert at several area venues on their first concert tour to the United States. Bring the family to see these youth in concert and plan to meet and greet these musical "ambassadors." Friday, October 13 - 8pm - Benefit Concert for Big Brother Big Sisters in collaboration with Williamsburg Youth Orchestra. Williamsburg United Methodist Church, 500 Jamestown Rd., Williamsburg. Saturday, October 14 - 4pm - Music in the Woods Concert Series, Hidenwood Presbyterian Church, 414 Hiden Blvd., Newport News. Sunday, October 15 - 6pm - Musical Arts Concert Series Green Acres Presbyterian Church, 3135 Hanley Ave., Portsmouth.

Saturday, October 14, 2006 at 8
National Spiritual Ensemble
Portsmouth Community Concerts presents the National Spiritual Ensemble, a group of professional singers devoted to "preserving the tradition of African-American spirituals." The ensemble has been heard nationally on CBS Sunday Morning and on National Public Radio's Performance Today. Willett Hall, 3701 Willett Dr., Portsmouth. Portsmouth Community Concerts Season Tickets 6 Events: Adult, $90; Student, $40; Family, $180.

Saturday, October 14, 2006, 8pm
Sunday, October 15, 2006, 3pm
Virginia Chorale: Angels, Demons & Kings
Robert Shoup, conductor. The Virginia Chorale's 2006-2007 season will open with Angels, Demons and Kings featuring Handel's Coronation Anthems and Britten's The Company of Heaven with organ and chamber orchestra. Listeners will go on a journey exploring Heaven, Hell, Cherubim and Seraphim through the narrated texts of John Milton, Gerard Manley Hopkins, Christina Rossetti, William Blake and more. Oct. 14: Trinity Episcopal Church, Portsmouth; Oct. 15: Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, Williamsburg. Tickets: $22; Season: 4 concerts - $75 / 3 concerts - $57. Phone 757 627 8375 or visit www.vachorale.org

Sunday, October 15, 2006, 3pm
Douglas Rogers Guitar Concert
Opening program of St. Mark Music Series 2006-2007 presents guitarist Douglas Rogers, a Newport News native who is on the guitar faculty of the Levine School of Music in Washington D.C. and holds a Master of Music in Guitar Performance and Pedagogy along with a Bachelor of Music in Guitar Performance from Peabody Conservatory of Music. St. Mark Lutheran Church, 118 Old York, Hampton (1/5th mile north from intersection of Denbigh Blvd and Rt 17.) Phone: 898-4395. Admission is free. A freewill offering will be collected to support the Music Series.

Sunday, October 15, 2006, 3:00 pm
Virginia Beach Symphony Orchestra: Sound The Trumpet!
The Virginia Beach Symphony Orchestra opens its 26th anniversary season with Sound the Trumpet!. Stephen Carlson will perform the Trumpet Concertos of Sir Malcolm Arnold and Giuseppe Torelli. Music Director and Conductor David S. Kunkel will lead the orchestra in the Academic Festival Overture of Brahms and the Second Symphony of Sibelius. Regent University Communications and Performing Arts Center, Virginia Beach. Season Tickets (4 concerts): Standard: $60; Students/Seniors: $44. Individual Tickets: $18/$14 student/senior; $10 for active duty military and their dependents. Phone 757-671-8611 or visit www.vbso.org

Sunday, October 15, 2006, 4pm
Andrey Kasparov and Oksana Lutsyshyn, Piano and Organ
Andrey Kasparov and Oksana Lutsyshyn performing music of Bach, Franck, Sibelius, Kasparov and Mendelssohn in a celebration of the Reformation. Talbot Park Baptist Church, 6919 Granby Street. For info call 4238677 or email Tpbc@talbotparkbc.org. Freewill offering.

Sunday, October 15, 2006, 6pm
Innocents Abroad
Green Acres Presbyterian Musical Arts Concert Season Three presents direct from Edinburgh, Scotland, the 22-member Scottish Youth Orchestral Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Philip Coad, plans to present classical and popular English favorites. Each of the performers is aged 15 to 18. Bring a teen or two, to enjoy the music and either a potluck supper or a pizza party in their honor. Green Acres Presbyterian Church, 3135 Hanley Avenue, Portsmouth 23703 (intersection of High Street and Cedar Lane (Sterling Point Drive)). A narthex reception follows each performance. Nursery provided.

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CNU Music Department Events
Monday, October 16, 2006, 7:30pm: CNU Jazz Ensemble under Professor Bill Brown, Vocal Jazz Ensemble under Dr. Lauren Fowler, and guest barbershop quartet Men in Black. Concert Hall. Admission free.
Tuesday, October 17, 2006, 7:30pm: CNU Wind Ensemble under Dr. Mark Reimer, featuring DALI by CNU composer Aldo Forte. Concert Hall. Admission free.
Wednesday, October 18, 2006, 7:30pm: CNU University Orchestra under Dr. Joseph Pollard White, featuring White's Concerto for English Horn and Orchestra. Concert Hall. Admission free.
Thursday, October 19, 2006, 7:30 pm: CNU Chamber Choir, String Quartet, and Jazz Ensemble in performance for visiting members of LEAD Virginia Conference. Concert Hall. Admission free.

Virginia Opera: Bizet's Carmen
Peter Mark, Artistic Director & Conductor; Dorothy Danner, Director
Virginia Opera opens its 2006-2007 season with Bizet's Carmen the world's most famous and beloved opera, featuring the return of critically-acclaimed soprano Cristina Nassif as Carmen and Bryan Register as Don José. Sung in French with English Supertitles
Richmond: October 20 & 22, 2006 Landmark Theater
For additional information, patrons may call the toll-free subscriber hotline at 866-OPERA-VA (866-673-7282). Email: info@vaopera.com

The Virginia Choral Society: Movies and Musicals!
This concert series marks the 76th season of the Virginia Choral Society, the oldest continuously performing arts group on the Peninsula. The Virginia Choral Society's purpose has been to enhance the quality of life of our community by performing the finest choral music to inspire audiences of all ages. James Powers - Artistic Director. Medlys from The Sound of Music, Paint Your Wagon, Disney Movie Magic, Wicked, and The Music of M-G-M.
Friday October 20, 2006, 8 pm TNCC, M. Christian Auditorium, Hampton, Virginia
Advanced tickets for any of the VCS concerts during the year may be purchased at the Patrick Henry Mall and the Coliseum Mall Customer Service Centers. Tickets purchased in advance: Adults - $15; seniors, military, students - $12. Tickets ar the door: $18/$15. Season Subscription: Adults $40; Seniors, Military, Students $30. For more information, including venue directions, visit the VCS website at vachoralsociety.org/

Wednesday, October 18, 2006, 7:15pm
Student Night at the Opera - Carmen
Student Night at the Opera - a program that has for years been a success in Norfolk in reaching out to younger audiences - makes its debut in Richmond at the Landmark Theater, featuring a special performance of Bizet's Carmen. To help prepare students and teachers beforehand, Virginia Opera provides scheduled attendees with detailed study guides, also available online at www.vaopera.org. Tickets $5 (students and chaperones) at Richmond's Landmark Theater, 6 North Laurel St., Richmond, VA. For tickets or more information about Student Night at the Opera, call 1-866-OPERA-VA (1-866-673-7282). Tickets are for full-time students, grades four through 12. Separate restrictions apply to college and home school students. For each chaperone ticket, a minimum of four student tickets must be purchased.

Thursday, October 19, 2006, 7:30pm
Pianist Ivo Pogorelich
Ivo Pogorelich has performed with nearly all the major orchestras in the world. The New York Times wrote: 'He is an entire orchestra. His often controversial and always stunning interpretations confirm the originality of his talent and intellect.' Ferguson Center for the Arts, Christopher Newport University, Newport News. Tickets: $40, $30. Phone 757-594-8752 or visit fergusoncenter.org.

Friday, October 20, 2006, 6:30 - 7:45 pm
Pre-Opera Dinner
The combination of dinner and an opera make for an unforgettable night out on the town - and we are making it easier than ever for our patrons to have both, without having to find good parking twice in one evening. Join Virginia Opera at the Landmark Theater, before the Friday evening performance of Carmen, for a special dinner prepared exclusively by David Napier's White House Catering, crafted to suit the Spanish theme of Carmen to provide the most harmonious blend of food, music and fun! $50 per person at Richmond's Landmark Theater, 6 North Laurel St., Richmond, VA 23220. Call 804-644-8168 ext. 3397 to RSVP or for more information.

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Saturday, October 21, 2006, 7:30 pm
Jazz Saxophonist Donald Harrison
World-renowned New Orleans jazz saxophonist Donald Harrison will be joined by Harris Simon (piano), Terry Burrell (bass), and Billy Williams, Jr. (drums). The quartet will perform jazz standards as well as original compositions by Harrison and Simon. The concert is co-sponsored by the College of William & Mary's Ewell Concert Series and the Williamsburg Regional Library's Dewey Decibel Series. Williamsburg Regional Library Theatre, 515 Scotland Street, Williamsburg. Admission is free, no tickets required. Call 221-1082 for more information.

New Program & Ticket Information
Saturday, October 21, 2006, 8 pm
Sunday, October 22, 2006, 3 pm
York River Symphony Orchestra: A Celebration of Opera and Musicals
Conductor Dennis Malfatti. Vocal soloists are Shelia J. Maye of the Hampton University Music Faculty, and Christopher Swanson and Tiffany Graves from Longwood University. The program will include opera excerpts, arias from Don Giovanni and Magic Flute, as well as selections from My Fair Lady, West Side Story, Phantom of the Opera and Porgy and Bess. Hampton Roads Academy, 739 Academy Lane, Newport News. Tickets at the door: $10 for Adults, $8 for students. Tickets can be reserved or purchased in advance at a discount by calling Pro Music & Sound at 867-7115 or from an orchestra member. Visit www.yrso.org/

Sunday, October 22, 2006, 1:00 - 2:15 pm
Pre-Opera Brunch
Join Virginia Opera before the Sunday matinee performance of Carmen at the Landmark Theater, for a special brunch, with menus prepared exclusively by David Napier's White House Catering and crafted to suit the Spanish theme of Carmen. $40 per person at Richmond's Landmark Theater, 6 North Laurel St., Richmond, VA 23220. Call 804-644-8168 ext. 3397 to RSVP or for more information.

Sunday, October 22, 2006, 3pm
Andrew Garland, baritone; Donna Loewy, piano
Baritone Andrew Garland and pianist Donna Loewy, who appeared with Art Song of Williamsburg last season, perform a recital of art songs by living American composers including Stephen Paulus, Lori Laitman, Lisa Bloom Cohen, Jeffrey Wood, and Stephen Mark Kohn. "This is not your grandmother's song recital," says Garland. "It's not music by dead European men, but it's not weird 'modern' music either. The compositions are melodic, interesting, powerful, meaningful, and they're all in English." First Congregational Parish, 222 Main Street, Kingston, Mass. Tickets: $17 in advance, $20 at the door. To order tickets call the church office at 781-585-3051. A portion of the proceeds to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Greater Plymouth. For more information visit www.kingstonuu.org or www.andrewgarland.com/LAC.html

Sunday October 22, 2006, 3 pm
Chesapeake Bay Wind Ensemble: A British Invasion!
This 60-piece concert band opens its 2006-07 season under the baton of Marvin Western, who begins his second full season as CBWE conductor and artistic director. The concert will feature Benjamin Britten's Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra (arranged for concert band), William Walton's Crown Imperial, Edward Elgar's Pomp and Circumstance March no. 1, and a tribute to the Beatles. James Paschall, the Chesapeake Bay Wind Ensemble's co-founder and conductor emeritus, will be the special guest conductor. Yoder Barn, Jefferson Avenue Oyster Point Road, Newport News.Tickets: $12/adults, $9/seniors (55+), military, students. Visit Yoder Barn Box Office, yoderbarntickets@aol.com or call (757) 249-4187. All major Credit cards accepted. For more information about Chesapeake Bay Wind Ensemble visit our website at: www.cbwe.org

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Sunday, October 22, 2006, 4 pm
Invencia Piano Duo : Music of Reformation
The Invencia Piano Duo, Oksana Lutsyshyn and Andrey Kasparov, perform Music of Reformation.Reformation Lutheran Church and Childcare, 13100 Warwick Boulevard, Newport News VA 23602. Free admission. Phone:757-249-0374.

Sunday, October 22, 2006, 5pm
Douglas Bruce, organist
The Fine Arts Guild of Christ and St. Luke's Church presents British organist Douglas Bruce performing a widely varied and fascinating program including works by Smart, Greene, Rheinberger, Hielscher, Schmidt, Reger, Franck, Vierne, Rawsthorne and Elgar. Christ and Saint Luke's Episcopal Church, 560 West Olney Road in the Ghent neighborhood of downtown Norfolk. For more information, call the church office at 627-5665. Admission to the recital is $8. A reception will follow Mr. Bruce's performance.

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Monday, October 23, 2006, 7pm
Michael Regan, Organ; Jorge Aguirre, Violin
The Music Ministry of Larchmont United Methodist Church will be presenting organist, Michael Regan in concert, joined by Jorge Aguirre, violinist with the Virginia Symphony. This event will include works by Duruflé, Bach, Mozart, DeBlasio, Persichetti, Homilius, Holler and Guilment. Larchmont United Methodist Church, 1101 Jamestown Crescent, Norfolk. For more information, call the church office at 489-8168.

Monday, October 23, 2006, 8pm
Diehn Concert Series: Percussion Group Cincinnati
Percussion Group Cincinnati consists of Allen Otte, James Culley and Russell Burge, all members and ensemble-in-residence at the College-Conservatory of Music of the University of Cincinnati. Percussion Group Cincinnati is particularly respected for its knowledge of and experience with the music of John Cage and has toured with him in Europe and America. More recently, the group has developed similar special relationships with John Luther Adams, Qu Xiao-Song, Russell Peck and with Larry Austin on the Charles Ives Universe Symphony project. Chandler Recital Hall, Diehn Fine and Performing Arts Center, 49th Street at Elkhorn Ave., Old Dominion University, Norfolk. Tickets - $10 Students - $15 General.

Tuesday, October 24, 2006, 7pm
Composer Carlisle Floyd in Hampton Roads:
Opera InSight - Susannah - Meet the Composer!
Join Virginia Opera at Norfolk's Harrison Opera House for a unique and entertaining live show hosted by WHRO's very own Lane Dare, featuring a rare interview with America's foremost living opera composer: special guest Carlisle Floyd. His most celebrated operatic achievement, Susannah, premieres at Virginia Opera in November. Hear the composer discuss what inspired him to write this work, his love and knowledge of Appalachian music, the works compositional design, his work with both legendary opera divas and much more! The evening will also feature performances by Virginia Opera artists, audience participation in the new InSight Quiz game, and additional guest appearances by stage director Dorothy Danner, conductor Joseph Walsh and the cast of Susannah.$10 admission* (City of Norfolk may charge for parking) at the Harrison Opera House, 160 East Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk, VA 23510. RSVP recommended, not required, at 757-627-9545 ext. 3326. *$10 admission fee is waived for the following: Virginia Opera Guild members, Virginia Opera donors ($750 and above), full-season (four-show) subscribers.

Wednesday, October 25, 2006, 8 pm
Friday, October 27, 2006, 8 pm
Williamsburg Symphonia: Concert #2
Janna Hymes-Bianchi, Music Director. Ibert: Divertissement; Sophia Serghi: Full Moon Haiku; Schubert: Symphony No. 5 in B-Flat Major . The 23nd Anniversary Concert Season of Williamsburg's Own Professional Chamber Orchestra performing superb classical repertoire for Williamsburg and surrounding communities since 1984. Kimball Theatre, Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg, Virginia. Tickets: $37/$27; Students: $7 (at the door only). Tickets may be purchased by telephone (757-229-9857), via e-mail, williamsburgsymphonia@williamsburgsymphonia.org or postal mail, or at the theatre.
Visit www.williamsburgsymphonia.org

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Thursday, October 26, 2006, 6pm
Leila Josefowicz Masterclass
Professional Masterclass, featuring violinist Leila Josefowicz . Studio Theatre, Ferguson Center for the Arts, Christopher Newport University, Newport News. Admission free.

Thursday, October 26, 2006, 7:30pm
Hampton Arts: Vienna Boys Choir
The most famous and admired boys choir in the world comes to the American Theatre in a program of favorites from Vienna. The Choir was founded in 1498 and still provides the music for the Imperial Chapel in Vienna every Sunday. American Theatre, 125 East Mellen Street, Hampton. Tickets: $40 adults, $38 Senior & Military, $20 Student. Phone 757-722-2787 or visit www.HamptonArts.net

Friday, October 27, 2006, 7:30 pm
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Seventh Annual Bachfest
Come celebrate our Lutheran heritage in the beautiful music of Bach. The local musicians include Mike Regan (organist), Agnes Fuller (Soprano), Walter Swan (Baritone), Lisa Relaford Coston (Mezzo-soprano), and Music Director Kai Lin (piano accompanist) will perform for this concert. A Free-will offering, Reception immediately following in Belvedere Hall. Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 6001Granby St. Norfolk, Virginia 23505. Phone: 757-489-2551.

Friday, October 27, 2006, 8pm
Virginia Symphony Orchestra: Beethoven Violin Concerto
Ignat Solzhenitsyn, conductor; Leila Josefowicz, violin. BEETHOVEN, Concerto for Violin in D Major; SHOSTAKOVICH, Symphony No 11 in g minor, "The Year 1905." Beethoven's only work of this kind, his Violin Concerto is widely accepted as one of the most masterful works and is surely one of the most beloved, performed here for you by rising star Leila Josefowicz. Composed in 1956, Shostakovich recalls the days of Russia's "Bloody Sunday" in this mighty work, his Symphony No 11, "The Year 1905." Ferguson Center for the Arts, Newport News. Tickets: VSO Box Office: 757.892.6366; Ticketmaster 757.671.8100.www.virginiasymphony.org/

Saturday, October 28, 2006, 8pm
Virginia Symphony Orchestra: Beethoven Violin Concerto
Ignat Solzhenitsyn, conductor; Leila Josefowicz, violin. BEETHOVEN, Concerto for Violin in D Major; SHOSTAKOVICH, Symphony No 11 in g minor, "The Year 1905." Beethoven's only work of this kind, his Violin Concerto is widely accepted as one of the most masterful works and is surely one of the most beloved, performed here for you by rising star Leila Josefowicz. Composed in 1956, Shostakovich recalls the days of Russia's "Bloody Sunday" in this mighty work, his Symphony No 11, "The Year 1905." Chrysler Hall, Norfolk. Tickets: VSO Box Office: 757.892.6366; Ticketmaster 757.671.8100.www.virginiasymphony.org/

Sunday, October 29, 2006, 3pm
Community Music Academy Faculty Recital
The combined faculty of the Community Music Academy will present a recital including solo and ensemble selections in vocal, piano and other instruments. Chandler Recital Hall, Diehn Fine Arts Center, 49th Street at Elkhorn Ave., Old Dominion University, Norfolk.

Sunday, October 29, 2006, 3pm
Virginia Symphony Orchestra: Halloween Spook-Tacular
Shizuo Kuwahara, conductor. From Night on Bald Mountain to The Hall of the Mountain King and the classic Vampire music of all time - Bach's Toccata in Fugue in d minor, your kids will be caught up in the spookiest music the classical folks ever penned! And, we'll add in a whole bunch of movie music your kids know and love - from Harry Potter and so much more! Come in costume and win prizes! Chrysler Hall, Norfolk. Tickets: VSO Box Office: 757.892.6366; Ticketmaster 757.671.8100.www.virginiasymphony.org/

Sunday, October 29, 2006, 6 pm
Barbara Chapman, Harp and Deborah Cross, Flute
Virginia Symphony Orchestra Principal Harpist Barbara Chapman and Principal Flutist Deborah Cross perform in Oksana Lutsyshyn's acclaimed music series at Prince of Peace. Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 424 King's Grant Road, Virginia Beach, VA. For information call 757-340-8420. Free and open to the public.

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Sunday, October 29, 2006, 7pm
Eastern Shore Chapel: Lord Nelson Mass
The Choirs of Eastern Shore Chapel, soloists and orchestra will present Franz Joseph Haydn's beloved Lord Nelson Mass The concert will be conducted by Bryan T. Mitnaul and is presented to honor the veterans of all wars, especially those who have dedicated their lives to make the world free from terrorism. Soloists include Agnes Mobley Wynne, Soprano; Kim Rouke, Alto; Kerry Jennings, Tenor; and Les Wasserman, Bass. The orchestra for the performance will be comprised of members of the Virginia Symphony. Eastern Shore Chapel Episcopal Church, 2020 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach. The concert is free and open to the public and a freewill offering will be received for the Bainbridge-Justice Music Fund of Eastern Shore Chapel. For more information please call the church at 428-6763.

Sunday, October 29, 2006, 7:30pm
Red Priest
Named for the flame-haired priest, Antonio Vivaldi, Red Priest has redefined the art of baroque music performance combining virtuosity, heart-on-sleeve emotion and compelling stagecraft. Music includes their baroque-horror epic Nightmare in Venice. Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, N. Main St. & Finney Ave., Suffolk. Tickets: $35/$30. Phone 757-923-0003. Visit www.SuffolkCenter.org

Saturday, October 28, 2006, 8pm
Virginia Symphony Orchestra: Beethoven Violin Concerto
Ignat Solzhenitsyn, conductor; Leila Josefowicz, violin. BEETHOVEN, Concerto for Violin in D Major; SHOSTAKOVICH, Symphony No 11 in g minor, "The Year 1905." Beethoven's only work of this kind, his Violin Concerto is widely accepted as one of the most masterful works and is surely one of the most beloved, performed here for you by rising star Leila Josefowicz. Composed in 1956, Shostakovich recalls the days of Russia's "Bloody Sunday" in this mighty work, his Symphony No 11, "The Year 1905." Chrysler Hall, Norfolk. Tickets: VSO Box Office: 757.892.6366; Ticketmaster 757.671.8100.www.virginiasymphony.org/

Sunday, October 29, 2006, 3pm
Community Music Academy Faculty Recital
The combined faculty of the Community Music Academy will present a recital including solo and ensemble selections in vocal, piano and other instruments. Chandler Recital Hall, Diehn Fine Arts Center, 49th Street at Elkhorn Ave., Old Dominion University, Norfolk.

Sunday, October 29, 2006, 3pm
Virginia Symphony Orchestra: Halloween Spook-Tacular
Shizuo Kuwahara, conductor. From Night on Bald Mountain to The Hall of the Mountain King and the classic Vampire music of all time - Bach's Toccata in Fugue in d minor, your kids will be caught up in the spookiest music the classical folks ever penned! And, we'll add in a whole bunch of movie music your kids know and love - from Harry Potter and so much more! Come in costume and win prizes! Chrysler Hall, Norfolk. Tickets: VSO Box Office: 757.892.6366; Ticketmaster 757.671.8100.www.virginiasymphony.org/

Sunday, October 29, 2006, 6 pm
Barbara Chapman, Harp and Deborah Cross, Flute
Virginia Symphony Orchestra Principal Harpist Barbara Chapman and Principal Flutist Deborah Cross perform in Oksana Lutsyshyn's acclaimed music series at Prince of Peace. Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 424 King's Grant Road, Virginia Beach, VA. For information call 757-340-8420. Free and open to the public.

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Sunday, October 29, 2006, 7pm
Eastern Shore Chapel: Lord Nelson Mass
The Choirs of Eastern Shore Chapel, soloists and orchestra will present Franz Joseph Haydn's beloved Lord Nelson Mass The concert will be conducted by Bryan T. Mitnaul and is presented to honor the veterans of all wars, especially those who have dedicated their lives to make the world free from terrorism. Soloists include Agnes Mobley Wynne, Soprano; Kim Rouke, Alto; Kerry Jennings, Tenor; and Les Wasserman, Bass. The orchestra for the performance will be comprised of members of the Virginia Symphony. Eastern Shore Chapel Episcopal Church, 2020 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach. The concert is free and open to the public and a freewill offering will be received for the Bainbridge-Justice Music Fund of Eastern Shore Chapel. For more information please call the church at 428-6763.

Sunday, October 29, 2006, 7:30pm
Red Priest
Named for the flame-haired priest, Antonio Vivaldi, Red Priest has redefined the art of baroque music performance combining virtuosity, heart-on-sleeve emotion and compelling stagecraft. Music includes their baroque-horror epic Nightmare in Venice. Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, N. Main St. & Finney Ave., Suffolk. Tickets: $35/$30. Phone 757-923-0003. Visit www.SuffolkCenter.org

Monday, October 30, 2006 at 8 pm
Feldman Chamber Music Society: Kuss String Quartet
Pre-concert refreshments at 6:30 pm, preview with WHRO-FM's Dwight Davis at 7 pm, musicians' reception following the concert. Kaufman Theatre, Chrylser Museum, 245 West Olney Rd., Norfolk. Adults single ticket - $20; Students and music professionals - single ticket - $5. Tickets are also available at the door. Cash or check only, please. Call 552-1630 for more information or visit our website at www.feldmanchambermusic.org

Monday, October 30, 2006 8pm
College of William and Mary Wind Symphony Halloween Concert
An evening of Halloween fun! Commonwealth Auditorium, University Center, College of William and Mary. For further information call David Montgomery, Director at 221-1089.

Wednesday, November 1, 2006 , 5:30pm
OPERAtini: Susannah
Virginia Opera takes its popular Operatini off-campus to Reign starting at 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 1. Come meet, network and socialize with other top young professionals in Hampton Roads - all while enjoying music, excellent food and spectacular drinks. Reign, 112 Bank Street, Norfolk, VA. $10 cover. Ages 21-45 only, please. RSVP required, e-mail info@vaopera.org. Guests without reservations may be admitted after 6:15 p.m.

Friday, November 3, 2006, 12 noon
Main Street United Concert: Mary Hunley Norris, flute
Flutist Mary Hunley Norris will be the featured performer on this 30-minute free concert which will be followed by a soup and sandwich luncheon. Main Street United Methodist Church, 202 North Main Street, Suffolk. Donations for the luncheon ($5.00 suggested) will benefit the Organ Fund and Friends of Music Fund. Please contact Chris Ward at 539-8751 for further information.

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Friday, November 3 , 2006, 6:30-8:30 pm
Virginia Chorale Wine Tasting and Sale
The Virginia Chorale is presenting its 8th annual Wine Tasting and Sale along with a fabulous silent auction. Bring your friends to try some of the world's most wonderful wines and purchase exquisite items in the silent auction. The wines tasted will be available for purchase during the event and afterwards at the Chorale office. . Norfolk Yacht and Country Club, 7001 Hampton blvd., Norfolk, Tickets are $40 each and can be purchased by calling 627-8375.

Friday, November 3, 2006, 7:30pm
Bellissima! Womens Chorale
Bellissima! is the only musical chorale of its kind in the South Hampton Roads, Virginia region - an auditioned ensemble performing a wide array of music created for women's voices. With a delightful and impressive repertoire representing a wide variety of music to suit a wide variety of tastes, Bellissima! is comprised of thirty highly skilled and dedicated women who love to sing - which is immediately apparent from the first moment their melodious notes are experienced, and from the excitement and enthusiasm which can be felt throughout every performance. For more information, visit our website at www.bellissimachorale.org. First Lutheran Church, 1301 Colley Avenue, Norfolk, in Ghent.

Note Earlier Time
Friday, November 3, 2006, 7:30 pm; Preconcert Talk - 7:15 pm
Art Song of Williamsburg: Vienna Dreams - Broadway Lights
Georgeann Paddock, soprano; Christopher Mooney, baritone; Ruth Easterling Winters, pianist. From glittering operetta to Broadway! Music of Lehár, Herbert, Porter, Gershwin, Blitzstein, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Lerner & Loewe, Loesser, Sondheim, and Bernstein. Williamsburg Regional Library, 515 Scotland Street, Williamsburg. Tickets: $18, $10 students. Subscription (3 concerts): $45. Call: 757-229-7101 or visit www.artsongofwilliamsburg.org

Friday, November 3, 2006, 8pm
Cantata Chorus : In Paradisum: The Requiems of John Rutter and Gabriel Fauré
Opening its 48th Season, The Cantata Chorus is pleased to announce its Fall 2006 concert, In Paradisum: The Requiems of John Rutter and Gabriel Fauré. The chorus will perform both of these beautiful and beloved works under the direction of Artistic Director Jeffrey Ward, accompanied by professional orchestra. Joining the chorus will be soloists Agnes Mobley Wynne, soprano, and Less Wasserman, baritone. Trinity Episcopal Church, 500 Court Street (at the corner of High Street in the Olde Town section of Portsmouth). Tickets are $15 and can be obtained from chorus members or at the door beginning at 7 p.m. the night of the concert. For more information, call 757-397-8390.

Friday, November 3, 2006, 10:30 am
Sunday, November 5, 2006, 2:30pm &
Saturday, November 11, 2006, 8pm
Virginia Symphony Orchestra: Rhapsody in Blue
Shizuo Kuwahara, conductor; Terrence Wilson, piano. IBERT, Louisville Concerto; GERSHWIN, Rhapsody in Blue; ROUSSEL, Petite Suite; GERSHWIN, An American in Paris. From the first time Gershwin performed this work in 1924, the Rhapsody in Blue has enjoyed tremendous success. Very, very American in its daring and energy, is also shares the country's "melting pot" heritage of the influences that shaped Gershwin's musical language - tuneful piano rags, the rhythmic jazz, folk music, and the post-Romantic music of many of the leading European composers of the day. Performed for you by one of today's most gifted performers, Terrence Wilson. Ferguson Center for the Arts, Newport News. Tickets: VSO Box Office: 757.892.6366; Ticketmaster 757.671.8100.www.virginiasymphony.org/

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Saturday, November 4, 2006, 1 pm
Saturday, November 11, 2006, 1 pm
Opera InSight Susannah
WHRO, 90.3 FM will broadcast Opera InSight Susannah hosted by Lane Dare and recorded live at Harrison Opera House on October 24, 2006. Conductor Joe Walsh takes the audience on a piano "travelogue" through the music of Susannah, there are interviews with the composer Carlisle Floyd, stage director Dorothy Danner and Mr. Walsh and even an opera quiz. Patrick Miller who sings the role of Sam Polk and Marc Embree who sings the role of Rev. Olin Blitch each perform an aria from the opera.

Saturday, November 4, 2006, 8pm
Virginia Symphony Orchestra: Rhapsody in Blue
Shizuo Kuwahara, conductor; Terrence Wilson, piano. IBERT, Louisville Concerto; GERSHWIN, Rhapsody in Blue; ROUSSEL, Petite Suite; GERSHWIN, An American in Paris. From the first time Gershwin performed this work in 1924, the Rhapsody in Blue has enjoyed tremendous success. Very, very American in its daring and energy, is also shares the country's "melting pot" heritage of the influences that shaped Gershwin's musical language - tuneful piano rags, the rhythmic jazz, folk music, and the post-Romantic music of many of the leading European composers of the day. Performed for you by one of today's most gifted performers, Terrence Wilson. Chrysler Hall, Norfolk. Tickets: VSO Box Office: 757.892.6366; Ticketmaster 757.671.8100.www.virginiasymphony.org/

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Sunday, November 5 , 2006, 4:30 pm
St. Andrew's Episcopal: Eastern Virginia Brass
As part of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church 2006 Flower festival Eastern Virginia Brass presents an evensong pre-concert of American music commemorating Virginia 2007. The program include such thrilling works as Dance Suite by Leonard Bernstein, American Brass Band Journal, a collection if Civil War music by G.W.E.Friederich, excerpts from the Battle of Trenton by James Hewitt and Enchanted Forest by J. Mark Scearce. St. Andrew's Episcopal Church,1004 Graydon Ave., Norfolk. The public is welcome. For information, call 622-5530.

Sunday, November 5, 2006, 5pm
Eastern Shore Chapel Choral Evensong
Bryan Mitnaul, Music Director. During the service the choir will sing the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis (Washington Service) composed for the Eastern Shore Chapel Choir by Robert Powell; I Was Glad, by Hubert H. Parry, and Abide with Me by Richard Webster. The congregation will also sing a hymn entitled Ask Ye What Great Thing I Know also by Richard Webster. Evensong will be followed by High Tea in the parish hall. For more information please call the parish office, 428-6763. Eastern Shore Chapel Episcopal Church, 2020 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach, 23454.

Sunday, November 5, 2006, 8pm
Early Music Ensemble, Middle Eastern Music Ensemble and the Botetourts
"Images of Andalusia", a collaborative concert of William and Mary Ensembles. Performed will be the exquisite Lebanese suite "Andalusiyyat" by the well known composers, Mansour and Rahbani. To complement the theme of the evening, each ensemble will offer the gems of their repertoire. The Early Music Ensemble will perform The Cedars of Lebanon in music from Plainchant to Palestrina. Kimball Theatre, Merchants Square, Williamsburg. Call Ruth Griffioen at 221-1089. For tickets call 1-800-History.

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Christopher Newport University Musical Events
Monday, November 6, 2006, 3pm: In Concert Recital Series, featuring the CNU Chamber Choir and vocal soloists. Ferguson Center, Music and Theatre Hall. Admission free.
Sunday, November 12, 2006, 4pm: CNU Guitar Orchestra under the direction of Dr. Samuel Dorsey. Ferguson Center, Studio Theatre. Admission free.

Monday, November 6 , 2006, 7:30 pm
St. Andrew's Episcopal: Organ and Trumpet Concert
As part of its 2006 Flower festival St. Andrew's Episcopal Church presents organist Dr. James W. Kosnik with trumpeter Dr. Stephen Carlson. St. Andrew's Episcopal Church,1004 Graydon Ave., Norfolk. The public is welcome. For information, call 622-5530.

Monday, November 6, 2006 at 7:30
VWC Concert Series: Eastern Virginia Brass
Known throughout Virginia and North Carolina for lively and varied concerts, EVB presents Threshold to America, a festive commemoration of the First Landing on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay in 1607 and founding of Jamestown. Composed by Virginia composer Leigh Baxter, with narration by Virginia poet Robert Arthur. EVB members Lawrence Clemens and Robert Spaeth, trumpets; Marlene Ford, horn; Robert Ford, trombone; and James Cipriano, tuba, continue with a regal bow to Old World culture in Elizabethan Consort Music, plus a musical glimpse at America’s first 400 years including excerpts from the works by Hewitt, Friederich and Hailstork. Hofheimer Theater, Fine Arts Building, Virginia Wesleyan College, 1584 Wesleyan Drive, Norfolk/Virginia Beach. Tickets: $10/$5. Reservations are always recommended, and may be made by calling 455-2101.

Tuesday, November 7, 2006, 12 noon
Diane Mengas, Soprano, in Recital
H. Leslie Adams' setting of Edna St. Vincent Millay's poem, For You There Is No Song will be featured, along with works by American composers, on this 30-minute recital. Messiah Lutheran Church, 21485 Lorain Road, Fairview Park, Ohio 44126. Phone 440. 331.2405.

Tuesday, November 7, 2006 , 7:30 pm
Sergio & Odair Assad (Guitars) with Paquito D'Rivera (Clarinet)
The preeminent guitar duo in the world is joined by the preeminent jazz clarinetist in the world in this very special engagement. The Assad brothers' artistry and unique ensemble playing have set new performance standards in the world of guitar music. They have recorded with such living legends as Yo Yo Ma, Gidon Kremer, Nadia Solerno Sonnenberg and, of course, Paquito d'Rivera. American Theatre, 125 East Mellen Street, Hampton. Tickets: $30 or $25. Phone 757-722-2787 or visit www.HamptonArts.net

Friday, November 10, 2006, at 8
Organist Dr. Gail Archer in Recital
The Tidewater Chapter of the American Guild of Organists is pleased to sponsor Dr. Gail Archer who will perform on the grand organ at First Presbyterian Church and present a Masterclass at ODU the following morning. Gail Archer specializes in the Dutch and North German organ schools, and is Professor of Organ at the Manhattan School of Music. She is an international concert organist, lecturer and recording artist who has recently released a recording of the music of Sweelinck. First Presbyterian Church, 820 Colonial Ave., Norfolk. Suggested donation: $10 at the door.

Friday, November 10, 2006, 8pm
Botetourts and William and Mary Women's Chorus Fall Concert
Bruton Parish Church, Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg. Call Jamie Bartlett at 221-1072 for information.

Virginia Opera: Carlisle Floyd's Susannah
Joseph Walsh, Conductor; Dorothy Danner, Director
Virginia Opera brings Appalachian folk melodies to the stage with the company premiere of an explosive American opera set in rural Tennessee. Susannah's young life of purity explodes into a scandalous nightmare when church elders, seeking baptismal waters, find her bathing nude. Unable to face their arousal, the men denounce her publicly as wantonly evil, while the visiting Reverend Blitch fights a losing battle against his own burning lust - one that will ultimately shatter Susannah's innocence and seal Blitch's fate in the dark conclusion of this not-to-be-missed American opera. Susannah: Lillian Sengpiehl; Sam Polk: Patrick Miller; Olin Blitch: Marc Embree; Little Bat: Eric W. Johnston. Sung in English with Supertitles.
Norfolk: November 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 2006 Harrison Opera House
Fairfax: December 1 & 3, 2006 George Mason University's Center for the Arts
Richmond: November 24 & 26, 2006 Landmark Theater
For additional information, patrons may call the toll-free subscriber hotline at 866-OPERA-VA (866-673-7282). Email: info@vaopera.com

Saturday, November 11, 2006, 1 pm
Opera InSight Susannah
WHRO, 90.3 FM will broadcast Opera InSight Susannah hosted by Lane Dare and recorded live at Harrison Opera House on October 24, 2006. Conductor Joe Walsh takes the audience on a piano "travelogue" through the music of Susannah, there are interviews with the composer Carlisle Floyd, stage director Dorothy Danner and Mr. Walsh and even an opera quiz. Patrick Miller who sings the role of Sam Polk and Marc Embree who sings the role of Rev. Olin Blitch each perform an aria from the opera.

Saturday, November 11, 2006, 7:30pm
Bellissima! Womens Chorale
Bellissima! is the only musical chorale of its kind in the South Hampton Roads, Virginia region - an auditioned ensemble performing a wide array of music created for women's voices. With a delightful and impressive repertoire representing a wide variety of music to suit a wide variety of tastes, Bellissima! is comprised of thirty highly skilled and dedicated women who love to sing - which is immediately apparent from the first moment their melodious notes are experienced, and from the excitement and enthusiasm which can be felt throughout every performance. For more information, visit our website at www.bellissimachorale.org. Royster Memorial Presbyterian Church, 6900 Newport Avenue, Norfolk.

Saturday, November 11, 2006, 8pm
Early Music Ensemble Baroque Trio and Wren Masters
Student/Faculty Baroque Chamber Ensembles (Wren Masters and the Baroque Quartet of the W&M Early Music Ensemble) perform the six Bach Organ Triosonatas (BWV 525-530). Originally written for solo organ, these sonatas will be performed in chamber music arrangements. Faculty members Tom Marshall (harpsichord), Susan Via (baroque violin) and Ruth van Baak Griffioen (recorder), along with guest cellist Jeff Phelps, will join students performing on harpsichord, violin, and baroque flute. Bruton Parish Church, Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg. For information call Ruth Griffioen at 221-1089.

Saturday, November 11, 2006, 8pm,
Sunday, November 12, 2006, 7:30pm
Virginia Chorale: 1607
Robert Shoup, conductor; music by John Dowland, William Byrd, Thomas Morley, Orlando Gibbons and more! The Chorale brings the year 1607 to life... from an English musical perspective! When the first settlers came ashore in Jamestown, England was in the midst of an extraordinarily rich musical Renaissance. As our nation was being born, the musical landscape of its settlers’ homeland was full of sacred and secular song that would heavily influence the development of music in America. Nov. 11: Freemason Street Baptist Church, Norfolk. Nov. 12: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Newport News. Tickets: $22; Season: 3 concerts - $57. Phone 757 627 8375 or visit www.vachorale.org

Sunday, November 12, 2006, 2:30pm
Hampton Arts: Salzburg Chamber Soloists
Lavard Skou-Larsen, Artistic Director; Katharine Gross, cello soloist. The Salzburg Chamber Soloists are now recognized as one of the finest chamber ensembles in Europe and are in great demand in all of the major musical capitals. The program will include Haydn's Cello Concerto as well as Leopold Mozart's Symphony in B Major, Bruckner's Adagio and Shostakovich's Chamber Symphony. American Theatre, 125 East Mellen Street, Hampton. Tickets: $30 adults, $28 Senior & Military, $15 Student. Phone 757-722-2787 or visit www.HamptonArts.net

Sunday, November 12, 2006, 3pm
Patti Watters, Flute and James Senson, Piano
Flutist Patti Watters and pianist James Senson perform works by Donizetti, Barber, Sancan, Hailstork, Liszt and Taktakishvili.. Chandler Recital Hall, Diehn Fine and Performing Arts Building, W. 49th and Elkhorn Ave., Old Dominion University, Norfolk. Free and open to the public. For information, call 757-589-6452.

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Sunday, November 12, 2006, 4 pm
Trinity Episcopal: Virginia Children's Chorus
Come enjoy a beautiful family concert that will be the perfect ending to a fall weekend. Trinity Episcopal, 500 Court St., corner of High St. in the heart of historic Olde Towne Portsmouth. No tickets necessary; free-will donations will be accepted to benefit the Virginia Children's Chorus. For information, contact Trinity Episcopal Church at 393-0431 or the Virginia Children's Chorus at 440-9100.

Sunday, November 12, 2006, 4pm
Christine Anderson, Handbell Artist
The solo handbell artistry of Christine D. Anderson is world-renowned. With finesse, grace and dexterity, Christine's solo handbell artistry has thrilled audiences from the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee, to the Mozarteum in Salzburg, Austria. Her ministry is like none other and her fans around the world alike will tell you, you'll never be the same after hearing Christine play. Providence Presbyterian Church, 5497 Providence Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23464. Freewill Offering will be taken to cover expensives. For more information contact Douglas Duggan at Douglas.duggan@verizon.net or 757-416-8782.

Sunday, November 12, 2006, 5pm
Virginia Collegiate IMA Choral Music Festival
The Hampton University Department of Music presents the Virginia Collegiate IMA Choral Music Festival featuring the Hampton University Concert Choir and the Virginia State University Concert Choir. Ogden Hall, Hampton University, Hampton. Admission free.

Sunday, November 12, 2006, 8pm
Rajeev Tatanath, Sarod Master with Aditya Kalyanpur, Tabla Accompanist
College of William and Mary Department of Music Ewell Concert Series : Virtuoso performer Rajeev Taranath is one of India's foremost players of the sarod, the resonant and lyrical lute-like stringed instrument. His concerts are profoundly introspective and disciplined, yet brilliantly imaginative in their approach to the raga. Tabla player Aditya Kalyanpur will accompany Mr. Taranath. Ewell Recital Hall inside Ewell Hall (off Jamestown Road near Boundary Street), College of William and Mary, Williamsburg. Free and open to the public. For more information visit the www.wm.edu/music

Monday, November 13, 2006 at 7:30
VWC Concert Series: Ensemble Baroque
In its second year, Ensemble Baroque continues to impress audiences with its interpretations of music of the Baroque era. Performers Sherrie Lake Aguirre, oboe, Joanne Meyer White, flute, and David Savige, bassoon, join artistic director Peggy Kelley Reinberg, harpsichord, for an evening of music by Telemann, Zelenka, Dandrieu, Quantz and Loeillet. Hofheimer Theater, Fine Arts Building, Virginia Wesleyan College, 1584 Wesleyan Drive, Norfolk/Virginia Beach. Tickets: $10/$5. Reservations are always recommended, and may be made by calling 455-2101.

Monday, November 13, 2006, 8pm
Williamsburg Choral Guild: Voices of the New World
Jay Be Ville, Artistic Director/Conductor. Music of Copland, Clausen, Hanson and Thompson in collaboration with The William & Mary Choir and The William & Mary Women's Chorus. This concert reflects the blending of musical cultures of the European settlers, the African blacks, and the native Americans. The concert will feature the work of American composers Aaron Copland, Rene Clausen, Howard Hanson, Randall Thompson, and others. Many pieces are set to poetry: by Robert Frost and Walt Whitman. The Clausen work incorporates four choirs, two pianos, two flutes, native American poetry and narration by Chief Red Hawk. St. Bede Catholic Church, 3686 Ironbound Road, Williamsburg. Tickets: Three concert season subscription - $30; Individual concerts - $12.50 each ($15 at door), Students $7.50. Tickets for individual concerts may be purchased at: The Coffeehouse, Williamsburg Crossing; Massey's Camera Shop, Merchants Square; Old Chickahominy House, Jamestown Road. For tickets and information call 757-220-1808 or visit the Choral Guild website at www.williamsburgchoralguild.org

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Christopher Newport University Musical Events
Wednesday, November 15, 2006, 7:30pm
CNU Jazz Combos, Studio Theatre. Admission free.
Thursday, November 16, 2006, 7:30pm
CNU Saxophone Quartets, Studio Theatre. Admission free.
Thursday, November 16, 2006, 5:45 pm
CNU Women's Chorus under the direction of Dr. Lauren Fowler, The Homestead.
Friday, November 17th, 2006, 8:30pm
CNU Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Professor Bill Brown, The Homestead.

Thursday, November 16, 2006, 12:30 pm
The Hardwick Chamber Ensemble
John Winsor, clarinet and Jeanette Winsor, piano performing a concert of clarinet and piano music. The program includes the Five Bagatelles for Clarinet and Piano by Gerald Finzi, Humoreske, Op. 10, No. 7 by Rachmaninoff, and the Sonata for Clarinet and Piano in F Minor, Op. 120, No. 1 by Brahms. Tidewater Community College Theater, 7000 College Dr. Portsmouth. This concert is free and open to the public. Call 424-4277 for more information.

Thursday, November 16, 2006, 8pm
Opera Scene Recital
A concert of staged arias, duets, and ensembles from various operas. Ewell Recital Hall, inside Ewell Hall (off Jamestown Road near Boundary Street),College of William and Mary. Admission free. For information call Ryan Fletcher at 221-1091.

Thursday, November 16, 2006, 8pm
Virginia Symphony Orchestra: Grant Us Peace
Robert Shoup, conductor; Carla Edwards, organ; Virginia Symphony Chorus & guest vocalists. Jongen, Symphonie Concertante; V. Williams, Dona Nobis Pacem. Opening with a stunning work for organ, Jongen's electrifying Symphonie Concertante, you'll also enjoy the glorious Virginia Symphony Chorus performing a plea for peace composed post WWI by Vaughan Williams. St. Bede Catholic Church, Williamsburg. Tickets: VSO Box Office: 757.892.6366; Ticketmaster 757.671.8100.www.virginiasymphony.org/

Saturday, November 18, 2006, 3 pm
Calder String Quartet
Casa Maria Concert Series presents the Calder String Quartet in a program of Beethoven, Bartok and Ravel. Visit www.calderquartet.com Casa Maria, 280 Ortman Road, Greenwood, VA, (near Charlottesville) 22943. Phone 434-361-2660, 434-962-5540, 540-456-6450. Tickets: $30. Seating is limited; all seats must be prepaid by November 12. Make checks payable to Ms. Cynthia Tremblay at Casa Maria. Reception follows concert.

Saturday, November 18, 2006 at 8
Bay Street Brassworks
Portsmouth Community Concerts presents America's busiest brass ensemble. Trombone, french horn, tuba, two trumpets and percussion. Bay Street Brassworks performs pieces from a variety of genres, including classical, show tunes, Dixieland, rock, movie songs, and numerous compositions penned by the group's own members. Willett Hall, 3701 Willett Dr., Portsmouth. Portsmouth Community Concerts Season Tickets 6 Events: Adult, $90; Student, $40; Family, $180.

Virginia Beach Symphony Orchestra: Mendelssohn & Mullins
Dora Marshall Mullins, Concertmaster, will perform the Concerto in E Minor for Violin and Orchestra of Mendelssohn. Music Director and Conductor David S. Kunkel will lead the orchestra in the Overture to The Marriage of Figaro, and the Fourth Symphony of Beethoven. Saturday, November 18, 2006 at 8pm: Palace Theater in Cape Charles, Virginia; For tickets information, call Arts Enter at 331-2787. Sunday, November 19, 2006, 3pm: Regent University Communications and Performing Arts Center, Virginia Beach. Tickets: $18/$14 student/senior; $10 for active duty military and their dependents and may be purchased through the Symphony Office at 671-8611, or at the door. Group sales can be arranged through the VBSO office (671-8611). Visit www.vbso.org

Saturday, November 18, 2006, 8pm
Virginia Symphony Orchestra: Grant Us Peace
Robert Shoup, conductor; Carla Edwards, organ; Virginia Symphony Chorus & guest vocalists. JONGEN, Symphonie Concertante; V. WILLIAMS, Dona Nobis Pacem. Opening with a stunning work for organ, Jongen's electrifying Symphonie Concertante, you'll also enjoy the glorious Virginia Symphony Chorus performing a plea for peace composed post WWI by Vaughan Williams. Regent University Theatre, Virginia Beach. Tickets: VSO Box Office: 757.892.6366; Ticketmaster 757.671.8100.www.virginiasymphony.org/

Sunday, November 19, 2006, 4pm
Orchestra Scholarship Benefit Concert
The Hampton University Department of Music presents the Orchestra Scholarship Benefit Concert Ogden Hall, Hampton University, Hampton. Admission: Donation to Scholarship Fund.

Sunday, November 19, 2006, 6pm
Bellissima! Womens Chorale
Bellissima! (Deborah Carr, Director) is the only musical chorale of its kind in the South Hampton Roads, Virginia region - an auditioned ensemble performing a wide array of music created for women's voices. Bellissima! is comprised of thirty highly skilled and dedicated women who love to sing. For more information, visit our website at www.bellissimachorale.org. Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 424 Kings Grant Road, Virginia Beach. Free and open to the public. For information call 757-340-8420.

Sunday, November 19, 2006, 6pm
Bagels and Freylox
Green Acres Presbyterian Musical Arts Concert Season Three presents genuine, rambunctious and fascinating Klezmer Music. The ensemble members (featuring clarinets, accordion, bass and percussion) are all Williamsburg-area professionals who've been bringing their delights to the greater Hampton Roads area for many years. "L'chaim!" If that term is unknown to you, consider the average Jewish wedding reception or the party which follows a Bar (or Bas) mitzvah. Folk songs, dancing, party music, more dancing. Join us for a wonderful evening exploring this particular slice of ethnic life! Green Acres Presbyterian Church, 3135 Hanley Avenue, Portsmouth 23703 (intersection of High Street and Cedar Lane (Sterling Point Drive)). A narthex reception follows each performance. Nursery provided.

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Organist Position
First Presbyterian Church of Gloucester, VA is seeking a part time organist to play our new Allen three-manual digital organ for two services on Sunday mornings. Duties may include Wednesday evening choir practice. Salary will be commensurate with experience, degree and responsibilities. Contact Godwin Jones, Personnel Committee, First Presbyterian Church, Gloucester, 804-776-8387, gsjones@cablefirst.net .

Virginia Beach Composer Featured on Award-Winning CD
Virginia Beach composer John Winsor's orchestral work, Three Essays, is featured on Volume Two of ERMMedia's Masterworks of the New Era CD series. On November 4th, the CD rerceived the 2006 JPF Best Classical Orchestral Album award. The Masterworks of the New Era recording series is available through fine retailers and at almost all on-line retailers, including Amazon.com and CD Baby. For more information visit the Artsong Update website. For more information click HERE.

Composer Lee Hoiby's Setting of a last letter home on Youtube
Private First Class Jesse Givens, a setting for voice and piano of a last letter home from an American soldier who died in Iraq, performed by baritone Andrew Garland, is viewable on Youtube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wqnPjkqu20
For more information on this work click HERE.

Monday, November 20, 2006
Final Audition for Virginia Chorale Young Singers Project
The Virginia Chorale will hold a final day of auditions for the 2007 Young Singers Project on November 20th at the Virginia Chorale office, 236 E. Plume, Norfolk. High school-age singers who participate in their school's choral programs are encouraged to audition for this select chamber choir. There are still openings in all voice categories. The YSP presents a concert in early February each year, with intensive 2-a-week rehearsals in January under the mentorship of Music Director, Robert Shoup and the Virginia Chorale professional singers. In addition to the January mentorship, the 2007 Young Singers Project will have a special opportunity to collaborate with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra and Chorus in a live telecast performance that is part of the Virginia Festival of American Voices. For more information or to schedule an audition, email chored@cox.net or call the Virginia Chorale office at (757) 627-8375. For additional information about the programs of the Virginia Chorale, visit www.vachorale.com.

Monday, November 20, 2006 12 Noon
Rachel Gragson, organ
Thirty minute free recital followed by a light lunch ($4.00). Monumental United Methodist Church, 450 Dinwiddie Street, Olde Towne, Portsmouth.

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Christopher Newport University Musical Events
Monday, November 20, 2006, 7:30 pm
CNU Men's Chorus under the direction of Professor Dennis Adams and CNU Women's Chorus under the direction of Dr. Lauren Fowler. Music and Theatre Hall. Admission free.
Tuesday, November 21, 2006, 7:30pm
CNU Chamber Choir and University Orchestra under the direction of Dr. Joseph Pollard White in Bach's Wachet Auf. Concert Hall. Admission free.
Sunday, November 26, 2006, 7pm
Holiday Happening 2006, Concert Hall. Admission free but ticket required. Call the CNU Box Office at 594-7691.
Monday, November 27, 2006, 7pm
Holiday Happening 2006, Concert Hall. Admission free but ticket required. Call the CNU Box Office at 594-7691

Monday, November 20, 2006, 8pm
Norfolk Chamber Consort: The Music of Schumann & Rachmaninoff
F. Gerard Errante and Allen Shaffer, Artistic Co-Directors. Duo-pianists Oksana Lutsyshyn and Andrey Kasparov along with mezzo-soprano Lisa Relaford Coston will be the featured guest artists. Also performing will be F. Gerard Errante, clarinet; David Wick, French horn; and cellists Michael Daniels and Rebecca Gilmore. Schumann: Three Romances, Opus 94; Andante and Variations for two pianos, two cellos and horn; Rachmaninoff: Songs; Suite No. 2 for two pianos. Chandler Recital Hall, 49th Street at Elkhorn Ave, ODU, Norfolk. Tickets: $15 General Admission; $12 Seniors/Military; $6 Students. Pre-concert discussion with Robert Schumann's great great granddaughter, Mrs. Peggy Schumann Pahoulis at 7:45 and post-concert reception. For more information call 222-0184 or 622-4542. Visit www.ncconsort.org

Tuesday, November 21, 2006, 7:30pm
Bay Youth Orchestras of Virginia: Music of the Americas
Debut concert for Dr. Jean Montès, the new Music Director of Bay Youth Orchestras and the director of the BYO Symphony Orchestra. This concert will feature the Bay Youth Symphony and Concert orchestras performing music inspired by the cultures of North and South America. The Concert Orchestra, directed by Helen Martell, will perform Saturday Night Waltz by Copland and an arrangement of the music of Duke Ellington. The Symphony Orchestra will conclude the evening, performing Bernstein's Overture to Candide, Huapango by Moncayo and the first and fourth movements of Dvorak's Symphony #9 From the New World.. TCC Roper Performing Arts Center, 340 Granby St., Norfolk Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for students/children and are available at the door or by contacting the Bay Youth Orchestras manager at 757-618-1800 or bayyouth@excite.com. For further information, visit our website, www.bayyouth.org or call the manager.

Friday, November 24, 2006 , 6:30 - 7:45 pm
Pre-Opera Dinner
The combination of dinner and an opera make for an unforgettable night out on the town - and we are making it easier than ever for our patrons to have both, without having to find good parking twice in one evening. Join Virginia Opera at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 24 at the Landmark Theater, before the Friday evening performance of Susannah, for a special dinner prepared exclusively by David Napier's White House Catering, crafted to suit the Appalachian theme of Susannah to provide the most harmonious blend of food, music and fun! $50 per person at Richmond's Landmark Theater, 6 North Laurel St., Richmond, VA 23220. Call 804-644-8168 ext. 3397 to RSVP or for more information.

Virginia Opera: Carlisle Floyd's Susannah
Joseph Walsh, Conductor; Dorothy Danner, Director
Virginia Opera brings Appalachian folk melodies to the stage with the company premiere of an explosive American opera set in rural Tennessee. Susannah's young life of purity explodes into a scandalous nightmare when church elders, seeking baptismal waters, find her bathing nude. Unable to face their arousal, the men denounce her publicly as wantonly evil, while the visiting Reverend Blitch fights a losing battle against his own burning lust - one that will ultimately shatter Susannah's innocence and seal Blitch's fate in the dark conclusion of this not-to-be-missed American opera. Susannah: Lillian Sengpiehl; Sam Polk: Patrick Miller; Olin Blitch: Marc Embree; Little Bat: Eric W. Johnston. Sung in English with Supertitles.
Richmond: November 24 & 26, 2006 Landmark Theater
Fairfax: December 1 & 3, 2006 George Mason University's Center for the Arts
For additional information, patrons may call the toll-free subscriber hotline at 866-OPERA-VA (866-673-7282). Email: info@vaopera.com

Sunday, November 26, 2006 , 1:00 - 2:15 pm
Pre-Opera Brunch
Join Virginia Opera at 1 p.m. on Nov. 26, before the Sunday matinee performance of Susannah at the Landmark Theater, for a special brunch, with menus prepared exclusively for by David Napier's White House Catering and crafted to suit the Appalachian theme of Susannah. $40 per person at Richmond's Landmark Theater, 6 North Laurel St., Richmond, VA 23220. Call 804-644-8168 ext. 3397 to RSVP or for more information.

Sunday, November 26, 2006, 5pm
Old Donation Episcopal Church: Solemn Choral Evensong
The St. Cecilia Choir of Old Donation combine with other area Episcopal Church choristers in a traditional Anglican Choral Evensong for the Feast of Christ the King. Settings by Herbert Howells - Pieces and Responses and Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis Old Donation Episcopal Church, 4449 N. Witchduck Rd., Virginia Beach, (near Sentara Bayside Hospital). Free and open to the public. Wine & cheese reception follows in the Parish Hall. Phone 497-0563 or visit www.olddonation.org

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Christopher Newport University Musical Events
Monday, November 27, 2006, 7pm
Holiday Happening 2006, Concert Hall. Admission free but ticket required.
Call the CNU Box Office at 594-7691.
Tuesday, November 28, 7:30pm
Faculty recital, featuring violinist Yun Zhang and pianist Dr. Jeffrey Brown,
Music and Theatre Hall. Admission free.
Wednesday, November 29, 12 noon
Student recital, Music and Theatre Hall. Admission free.
Wednesday, November 29, 7:30pm
Flute Choir and Flute Studio under the direction of Professor Bonnie Kim,
Music and Theatre Hall. Admission free.
Thursday, November 30, 7pm
Senior recital, featuring pianist Mandy Collins, Music and Theatre Hall. Admission free.
Thursday, November 30, 8:15pm
Robert Schumann's Dichterliebe, featuring voice students of Professor Christopher Mooney, Music and Theatre Hall. Admission free.
Friday, December 1, 12 noon
Student recital, Music and Theatre Hall. Admission free.
Friday, December 1, 7:30pm
CNU Jazz Combo I , Music and Theatre Hall. Admission free.
Wednesday, December 6, 7:30pm
CNU Concerto/Aria Competition, Music and Theatre Hall. Admission free.

Virginia Opera: Carlisle Floyd's Susannah
Joseph Walsh, Conductor; Dorothy Danner, Director
Virginia Opera brings Appalachian folk melodies to the stage with the company premiere of an explosive American opera set in rural Tennessee. Susannah's young life of purity explodes into a scandalous nightmare when church elders, seeking baptismal waters, find her bathing nude. Unable to face their arousal, the men denounce her publicly as wantonly evil, while the visiting Reverend Blitch fights a losing battle against his own burning lust - one that will ultimately shatter Susannah's innocence and seal Blitch's fate in the dark conclusion of this not-to-be-missed American opera. Susannah: Lillian Sengpiehl; Sam Polk: Patrick Miller; Olin Blitch: Marc Embree; Little Bat: Eric W. Johnston. Sung in English with Supertitles.
Fairfax: December 1 & 3, 2006 George Mason University's Center for the Arts
For additional information, patrons may call the toll-free subscriber hotline at 866-OPERA-VA (866-673-7282). Email: info@vaopera.com

Monday, November 27, 2006 at 7:30
VWC Concert Series: Patricia Saunders Nixon, soprano
Patricia Saunders Nixon performs traditional Negro Spirituals in arrangements by Burleigh, Johnson, Bonds, Boatner and Carter, with pianist Geraldine Boone as collaborating artist. In performances with the Virginia Opera, Nixon received exceptional reviews for her role as Clara in Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess, and frequently performs as Lula Bell in Let My People Go with the Virginia Opera Guild, as well as in the Legacy of Weyanoke, a journey in song from Africa to America. Hofheimer Theater, Fine Arts Building, Virginia Wesleyan College, 1584 Wesleyan Drive, Norfolk/Virginia Beach. Tickets: $10 adults/$5 seniors/military/students/VWC alumni. Reservations are always recommended, and may be made by calling 455-2101.

Monday, November 27, 2006 at 8 pm
Feldman Chamber Music Society: Cavani String Quartet
Pre-concert refreshments at 6:30 pm, preview with WHRO-FM's Dwight Davis at 7 pm, musicians' reception following the concert. Kaufman Theatre, Chrylser Museum, 245 West Olney Rd., Norfolk. Adults single ticket - $20; Students and music professionals - single ticket - $5. Tickets are also available at the door. Cash or check only, please. Call 552-1630 for more information or visit our website at www.feldmanchambermusic.org

Tuesday, November 28, 2006, 7:30pm
CNU Faculty Recital
Featuring Virginia Symphony Orchestra Associate Concertmaster Yun Zhang and Pianist Dr.Jeffrey Brown. Program includs Robert Schumann's Violin and Piano Sonata, Brahms's Violin, Horn and Piano Trio with Virginia Symphony Orchestra Principle Horn David Wick. Music and Theatre Hall, Ferguson Center for the Arts, Christopher Newport University, Newport News. Admission Free.

College of William and Mary Celebration of Music
All events are free unless otherwise noted. For further information, see the Department of Music webpage at www.wm.edu/music or call 221-2157.
Wednesday, November 29, 7pm
Students in Performance. Department of Music Student Recital. Ewell Recital Hall.
Wednesday, November 29, 6pm
Jazz Voices in Concert. Lodge 1, University Center. Students of Stephanie Nakasian.
Friday, December 1, 7pm
Composition Recital. Ewell Recital Hall. Original compositions by students of Sophia Serghi.
Saturday, December 2, 7pm
An Evening with Beethoven. Ewell Recital Hall. Piano students of Anna Kijanowska.
Sunday, December 3, 4pm
Botetourt Chamber Singers at Grand Illumination. Colonial Williamsburg, various stages.
Tuesday, December 5, 8pm
W&M Gamelan Ensemble. Trinkle Hall, Campus Center. Javanese Gamelan Music and Dance with Master Musician Pak Muryanto and guest dancers from the Indonesian Embassy.
Tuesday, December 5, 8pm
W&M Symphony Orchestra Winter Concert. PBK Hall. Repertoire: Wagner's Siegfried Idyll, Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite, Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition. For ticket information call 221-1089.
Wednesday, December 6, 8pm
Holiday Hybrid Concert. W&M Wind Symphony. p.m. PBK Hall. Part 1: music by Ron Nelson, Paul Dukas, Paul Hindemith, and Dmitri Shostakovich. Part 2: holiday classics by Leroy Anderson, J.P. Sousa, and return of tag-team conducting! Tickets at the door. $5 general admission, $2 students and seniors.
Wednesday, December 6, 8pm
Electro-Acoustic Music Concert. Ewell Recital Hall. Students of Christopher Bailey.
Thursday, December 7, 8pm
Friday, December 8, 8pm
Saturday, December 9, 8pm
Choral Holiday Concerts. Phi Beta Kappa Hall. For tickets call PBK box office at 221-2674, beginning December 4.
Sunday, December 10, 3 - 4pm
Caroling! W&M Women's Chorus.
Sunday, December 10, 5 - 6pm
Caroling! Botetourt Chamber Singers. Merchant's Square.
Saturday, December 16, Noon - 1pm
Caroling! W&M Women's Chorus.
Saturday, December 16, 3 - 4pm
Caroling! Botetourt Chamber Singers. Merchant's Square.

Wednesday, November 29, 2006, 8pm
Virginia Symphony Orchestra: Souvenir of Florence
Salon Series I: Classics at Virginia Beach. TCHAIKOVSKY - Souvenir de Florence; Mendelssohn - String Octet in E-Flat Major. Contemporary Art Center, Virginia Beach. Tickets: VSO Box Office: 757.892.6366; Ticketmaster 757.671.8100.www.virginiasymphony.org/

Wednesday, November 29, 2006, 8pm
Virginia Symphony Orchestra: Oboe, Etc.
Salon Series I:Classics at Suffolk. MOZART - Oboe Quartet in F Major; BERG - Why Else Do You Have An English Horn; SCHUBERT - Octet in F Major. Center for Cultural Arts, Suffolk. Tickets: VSO Box Office: 757.892.6366; Ticketmaster 757.671.8100.www.virginiasymphony.org/

Wednesday, November 29, 2006, 8pm
Virginia Symphony Orchestra: Kabardinian Themes
Salon Series I: Classics at Yorktown. PROKOFIEV - String Quartet in F Major, No. 2 "On Kabardinian Themes"; DEBUSSY - Sonata for Flute, Viola and Harp; DVORAK - String Quintet in G Major. Historic Freight Shed, Yorktown Waterfront. Tickets: VSO Box Office: 757.892.6366; Ticketmaster 757.671.8100.www.virginiasymphony.org/

Thursday, November 30, 2006, 8:15pm
CNU: Schumann's Dichterliebe
Students of CNU Voice Professor Christopher Mooney present Schumann's Dichterliebe, Op. 48 . Each student will present a single song from the cycle. Most will be in German, the freshmen will sing in English, with German recited before the song. Senior Jamie McNamara will give a short lecture on Schumann and his works before the music. Music and Theatre Hall, Ferguson Center for the Arts, Christopher Newport University. Admission is free.

Friday, December 1, 2006, 12 noon
First Friday : John Dixon, organist
First Friday at Main Street United Methodist Church. John Dixon, organist, will present a program of Advent and Christmas music, including some of his own arrangements. The free 30 minute concert will be followed by a luncheon in the Fellowship Hall. Donations for the luncheon ($5.00 suggested) benefit the Main Street Organ Fund and Friends of Music. Main Street UMC, 202 North Main Street, Suffolk. For more information, please contact Chris Ward at 539-8751 or cbward114@aol.com.

Friday, December 1, 2006, 6:30pm
Saturday, December 2, 2006, 6:30pm
Diehn Concert Series: Madrigal Banquet:
The Music of Jamestown, a Concert with Madrigal Singers and Collegium Musicum
A delight for the holiday season, This year in honor of the 400th anniversary of the founding of Jamestown the banquet consists of a full dinner accompanied by music of the Jamestown era performed by the Madrigal Singers and Collegium Musicum on historically accurate instruments. Directed by Lee Teply, this program is the culmination of a semester long residency in vocal and instrumental performance. Atrium, Diehn Fine and Performing Arts Center, 49th Street at Elkhorn Ave., Old Dominion University, Norfolk. Tickets $15 Students $25 Faculty and non-ODU Students, $30 General.

Saturday, December 2, 2006, 4 pm
Virginia Children's Chorus: Carolers of Winter
Welcome the holiday season with the joyous sounds of