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Bill Cosby and The Notables

Wit, whimsy and wisdom from an American icon.  Friday, September 19, 2008, IU Auditorium, Bloomington.  For more information and to make a reservation...

Musically Speaking

Musically Speaking begins 50 minutes prior to most concerts. In these entertaining, spirited and informative conversations, Music Director and Conductor David Bowden and guest artists share their thoughts, ideas, insights and anecdotes -- a wonderful chance to become familiar with the performers and the great music played by the Philharmonic. Musically Speaking is open to all ticket holders. 

Made in the USA
September 20, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.

Copland's Appalachian Spring, Gershwin's An American in Paris and Rhapsody in Blue, plus Leroy Anderson's Piano Concerto performed by this season's Johnson Distinguished Guest Artist, Jeffrey Biegel.

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Mostly Mozart
October 11, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.

2008 Brown Instrumental Scholarship winner, Elaine MacAslan opens the evening with Shostakovich's Concerto No. 2 in F major for Piano and Orchestra. For a very special "discovery " Véronique Mathieu, the Philharmonic's new Concertmaster (2008-09 season) is featured in Mozart's Concerto No. 5 for Violin and Orchestra. Talented Philharmonic Principals, Min Kyun Kim (Principal Guest Concertmaster), Tasha Warren, Vanessa Edwards, Sarah McKelvie and Todd Lockwood are also featured in a "Mostly Mozart" concert.  More information...                                                                                                                                                                  

Friday Night Live
Friday, November 21, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.
Saint-Saëns Symphony No. 3 and the Poulenc Organ Concerto will bring Dan McKinley back to Columbus to play the magnificent Aeolian-Skinner organ at First Christian Church.  Richard Strauss' Also sprach Zarathustra and Fantasia on a Theme of Thomas Tallis by Ralph Vaughan Williams are on many "favorites" lists.

Unwrap the Joy
Sunday, December 7, 2008 at 3:00 and 7:00 p.m.
This year, the holiday concert is back on the first Sunday of December.  There will be surprises for the children and lots of old fashioned, traditional music to help you "Unwrap the Joy."

That's Entertainment
February 7, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.
Steve Lippia's performance as "Ol' Blue Eyes" was a sell-out.  Ensure your seat for this concert by buying season tickets.  "That's Entertainment" will include music of Hoagy Carmichael and Cole Porter.

Glorious Voices
April 4, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.
Missa Solemnis by Beethoven is a "giant" in choral/orchestra music.  The Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus will share the stage with 100 additional singers performing this joyful and uplifting masterpiece.

Romance of Barnabás
April 25, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.
One of our favorite violinists, Barnabás Kelemen, caps the season when he returns to perform the Brahms Violin Concerto. This time he will be joined by his talented wife, Kati, and together they perform the Mozart Sinfonia Concertante.

Salute!
May 22, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
A gift to area Veterans, members of the Armed Forces, their families and the community from the concert sponsors and the Philharmonic.

For concert and ticket reservation information:  812-376-2638 x110 or tickets@thecip.org