El Paso Symphony Orchestra

March Madness Fundraiser
2020-04-06 13:00 - 21:30 (America/Denver) | Coronado Country Club, 1044 Broadmoor, El Paso, Texas, 79912, United States
MARCH MADNESS
NCAA MEN’S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME & GOLF TOURNAMENT
March Madness MON., APRIL 6, 2020
EPSO has cancelled its March Madness Fundraiser due to the current pandemic. If you purchased a table and/or golf team, please call us at (915) 532-3776 or email us at info@epso.org.
Thank you!

April Classical Concerts: Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue
2020-04-24 19:30 - 2020-04-25 21:30 | Plaza Theatre, 125 Pioneer Plaza, El Paso, TX, 79901, United States
GERSHWIN’S RHAPSODY IN BLUE
April 24 & 25, 2020, 7:30pm Plaza Theatre
The El Paso Symphony Orchestra (EPSO) has cancelled the April 24 and 25, 2020 Classical Concerts “Gershwin’s Rhapsody” due to the ‘stay home, work safe’ order issued by the City of El Paso to battle the spread of the coronavirus. This order went into effect at 11:59pm on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, and is in place until further notice.
As you can imagine, the ramifications of having to cancel a concert are broad for the EPSO. We are respectfully requesting that you consider donating the cost of your April tickets to EPSO. In response to your donation, we will send you a tax deduction form and a voucher for tickets to our upcoming 90th anniversary season which you can use for any of our 2020-2021 classical concerts. This will provide you with tickets to introduce EPSO to friends, family or colleagues! The voucher will be good for the equivalent number of tickets you have for the April performance.
We are mindful that this is a very stressful and difficult time for everyone. If this option does not work for you, please contact our office by April 24 at (915) 532-3776 or via email at info@epso.org. If you choose the donation and voucher, you do not have to take any further action. We will follow-up with a letter that will include your tax credit and vouchers for our 2020-2021 season.
The EPSO will continue to work tirelessly to provide enriching musical opportunities for our community. We sincerely appreciate your support and thank you for your consideration.

Respectfully,
Ruth Ellen Jacobson
Executive Director

MUSE Summer Music Program
2020-07-13 09:00 - 2020-07-17 17:00 | Virtual
“MUSE” is a virtual summer music program from July 13-17 designed to enrich your child’s summer with

Musical Creativity
Unique Experiences
Social Connection
Education

Our daily classes will help students improve their musicianship; gain improvisation, recording, and active listening skills; while building social connections with fellow students in virtual group sessions, classes, faculty recitals and masterclasses.
The camp is open to everyone, recommended ages 10 and up. Cost is $40 for the week-long camp and is free of charge to members of the El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestra and Orquesta Nueva Escuela Mexico (ONEM Cd. Juarez.)
Click here to register for MUSE!
Classes are taught by principal players and musicians of the El Paso Symphony Orchestra family to include EPSO Concertmaster Shannon Fitzhenry; Amalia Zeitlin, Principal 2nd Violin; Ian Narlock, EPSO Principal Bass; Cara Luffey, EPSO Principal Bassoon; Richard Lambrecht, EPSO Principal Horn; Leo Valenzuela, EPSO Principal Percussion; Joy Zalkind, EPSO 2nd Flute, Kenny Capshaw, EPSO Trumpet; John Feeny, EPSO Bass Trombone; Nathan Black, EPSO Cello; Mara Arredondo, EPSO Viola; Jose Rios, EPSYO Conductor plus Daniel Vega-Albela, Violin; Andrea Shaheen, Oboe; Hector Olea, Bass; and Julio Campo, Violas.
Please call (915) 525-8978 or email saraipg@epsyos.org for any questions or concerns. The El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestra is a division of the El Paso Symphony Orchestra. MUSE is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts.

EPSO 90th Anniversary Tour
2020-09-12 18:00 - 2020-12-19 19:00 | TX
The El Paso Symphony Orchestra celebrates a momentous occasion — its 90th anniversary! — by going on tour this fall.
The longest continuously running symphony in the Lone Star State, which has been part of downtown El Paso’s art scene since 1930, is not able to perform this fall in the Plaza Theatre. But that is not stopping EPSO.
Sponsored by TFCU and Bill and Becky Holmes, EPSO’s 90th Anniversary Fall Tour of El Paso will present 45-minute outdoor performances featuring small groups of our musicians, from mid-September through December throughout the city.
We ask that all attendees social distance by wearing masks and sitting or standing six-feet apart.
Tour Schedule:
Saturday, September 12, 6pm Casitas Neighborhood Association
Saturday, September 26, 6pm Madeline Park, 900 E. Baltimore
Saturday, October 24, 2pm TFCU Operations Center, 1241 Pullman Dr. (postponed, due to pandemic)
Saturday, November 7, 4pm Tom Lea Upper Park, 500 Rim Road (postponed, due to pandemic)
Saturday, November 21, 3pm Album Park, 10259 Album Ave. (postponed, due to pandemic)
Saturday, December 19, 2pm TFCU-Resler Branch, 1656 N. Resler Dr. (postponed, due to pandemic)
“We hope to bring our community some joy and inspiration in a challenging time,” Ruth Ellen Jacobson, El Paso Symphony Orchestra Executive Director.

2nd Concert, 90th Annivesary Tour
2020-09-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Madeline Park, 900 E. Baltimore, El Paso, Texas, 79902
Join us for our 2nd outdoor concert of the
EL PASO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
90TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 6PM
Madeline Park – 900 E. Baltimore Dr.
Program features Bassoon & Flute Duos highlighting EPSO Musicians
Cara Luffey, Principal Bassoon
Diego Delgado, Bassoon
Joy Zalkind, 2nd Flute
Mary Elizabeth Thompson-Meyer, Flute
BRING YOUR LAWN CHAIRS, SOCIAL DISTANCE AND WEAR A MASK
Generously sponsored by TFCU and Bill & Becky Holmes

3rd Concert, 90th Anniversary Tour
2020-10-21 17:30 - 18:00 | TX
EL PASO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
90TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR

You’re invited to join EPSO and the Tom Lea Institute for a virtual presentation of
Outdoor Adventures through the Art of Lea
Wednesday, October 21, 6:00pm
Claudia Rivers will give a 15-minute presentation on rarely seen photos of Lea and his many outdoor adventures followed by a performance of Mozart’s String Quartet No.17 in B-flat major K.458 “The Hunt”
featuring EPSO musicians
Stephanie Meyers, Violin 1; Roberto Jurado, Violin 2
Stephen Nordstrom, Viola; Jamie Carney, Cello
Presented in collaboration with the Tom Lea Institute “Tom Lea Month.”
90th Anniversary Tour is generously sponsored by
TFCU and Bill & Becky Holmes
Due to the rising positive cases of Covid-19 in the community, the safety of all and the City ordinance, this event originally scheduled to be in person, will be virtual for all of us to enjoy from the comfort and safety of our own homes.

2020-2021 Concert Season
2021-01-22 - 2021-04-23 | Plaza Theatre, 125 Pioneer Plaza, El Paso, TX, 79901, United States
El Paso Symphony Orchestra
90th Anniversary Season
Bohuslav Rattay, Music Director
We regret to announce that our September, October and December 2020 concerts are cancelled, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We plan to resume our 90th anniversary season in September 2021.
January 22 & 23, 2021 – cancelled due to pandemic
Kevin Cole, Piano
Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue
Gershwin Second Rhapsody for Piano & Orchestra
Ravel Daphnis and Chloé Suite No. 2
Ravel Bolero
Presented in collaboration with El Paso Pro-Musica
February 19 & 20, 2021 cancelled due to pandemic
UTEP Choral Union
Beethoven Symphony No. 9 “Ode to Joy”
April 23 & 24, 2021 cancelled due to pandemic
Natasha Paremski, Piano
Rachmaninoff Concerto for Piano No. 3, op. 30, D minor
Respighi Pines of Rome

If you purchased season tickets, we have the following options

Donate the value of your Fall 2020 tickets back to the Symphony and receive a tax- deductible receipt. Your donation will safeguard the ongoing day-to-day operations of EPSO and ensure its 90-year legacy continues.
Move the value of your Fall 2020 tickets to the 2021-22 season and reserve your spot for next season. We’ll save your seats!
Transfer the value of your Fall 2020 tickets to a gift certificate, valid for 5 years. You may use this gift certificate for any future EPSO concert.

While we hope you will consider the options listed above, refunds are available. Please give us a call at 915.532.3776 or send us a message at info@epso.org. We’re happy to work with your individual needs. Please note that with full refunds, we cannot guarantee your same seats for the 2021-22 season.
Please let us know what you’d like to do with your tickets by October 1, 2020. We would love to hear from you and talk to you about your options. Thank you for your ongoing support.

The Painted Violins
2021-07-01 17:00 - 19:30 | International Museum of Art, 1211 Montana Ave, El Paso, 79902, United States
You are invited to
THE PAINTED VIOLINS
Honoring the artists of the
El Paso Symphony Orchestra’s 90th Anniversary
Emerald Affair
Reception
Thursday, July 1, 2021
5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
International Museum of Art
1211 Montana Avenue

Participating Artists: Click on name to view violin.
Alberto Escamilla
Alexandra McGovern
Alexis Gorham
Bohuslav Rattay
Candy Mayer
Candy Mayer
Carmen Byers
Christy Stallop
Cindy Dolezal
Claudia Austin
Connie Dillman
Denise Stark
Diana de la Torre
Diego Martinez
Ed Vera
Erik Niels
Lois Bourgon
Lyuba Titovets
Marguerite Byers
Nina Cobb Walker
Patricia Stockmeyer
Rhonda Dore
Robert Dozal
Romy Saenz Hawkins
Rosario Ponte
Ruta Strader
Said Perez
Sandi Smith
Sandra Martin
Sarai Pagliosotti
Socorro Diamondstein
Susan Amstater Schwartz
Victor Mireles

An Emerald Affair
2021-09-10 19:00 - 22:00 | Grace Gardens, 6709 Westside Drive, El Paso, TX, 79932, United States
You are cordially invited to
AN EMERALD AFFAIR
celebrating the
El Paso Symphony’s 90th Anniversary
Friday, September 10, 2021, 7:00pm
Grace Gardens
Please join us as we celebrate and trace the 90-year history
of the El Paso Symphony Orchestra; the longest continuously running symphony in Texas.
Enjoy dinner, dancing and THE PAINTED VIOLINS auction.
Tables of 10 $1,850 or $1,500
Individuals $185 or $150
Over 30 violins painted by well-known artists will be auctioned off throughout the night.
Participating artists below. Click on name to view violin.
Alberto Escamilla
Alexandra McGovern
Alexis Gorham
Bohuslav Rattay
Candy Mayer
Candy Mayer
Carmen Byers
Christy Stallop
Cindy Dolezal
Claudia Austin
Connie Dillman
Denise Stark
Diana de la Torre
Diego Martinez
Ed Vera
Erik Niels
Lois Bourgon
Lyuba Titovets
Marguerite Byers
Nina Cobb Walker
Patricia Stockmeyer
Rhonda Dore
Robert Dozal
Romy Saenz Hawkins
Rosario Ponte
Ruta Strader
Said Perez
Sandi Smith
Sandra Martin
Sarai Pagliosotti
Socorro Diamondstein
Susan Amstater Schwartz
Victor Mireles

Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue
2021-09-24 19:30 - 2021-09-25 21:30 | Plaza Theatre, 125 Pioneer Plaza, El Paso, TX, 79901, United States
Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue
September 24 & 25, 2021, 7:30pm Plaza Theatre
El Paso Symphony Orchestra
Bohuslav Rattay, Conductor

KEVIN COLE, Piano
Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue
Gershwin Second Rhapsody for Piano & Orchestra
Ravel Daphnis and Chloé Suite No. 2
Ravel Bolero
Kevin Cole, America’s Pianist, is the top performer of works from The Great American Songbook and concert works of their great American composers. “When Cole sits at down at the piano, you would swear Gershwin himself was at work…Cole stands as the best Gershwin pianist in America today,” wrote Howard Reich, arts critic for the Chicago Tribune.
Kevin Cole Rhapsody In Blue clip
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OPENING NOTES
Join Dr. James Welsch, EPSO Assistant Conductor, 6:30pm Philanthropy Theatre prior to each classical concert for insights on the evening’s program.

El Paso Requiem: A Community for Peace Concert
2021-10-22 19:30 - 2021-10-23 21:30 | Plaza Theatre, 125 Pioneer Plaza, El Paso, TX, 79901, United States
El Paso Requiem: A Community for Peace Concert
October 22 & 23, 2021, 7:30pm Plaza Theatre
El Paso Symphony Orchestra
Bohuslav Rattay, Conductor
DZMITRY ULASIUK, Piano
Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1
Jorge Martin El Paso Requiem* [World Premiere]
with UTEP Choral Union
Jamille Lea, Soprano; Cherry Duke, Mezzo-Soprano
Brian Downen, Tenor; James Carney, Cello
*Commissioned by Communities for Peace; a historic partnership of El Paso Pro-Musica, El Paso Opera, El Paso Symphony Orchestra and the University of Texas at El Paso Music Department, in tribute to the victims and survivors of the August 3, 2019 attack in El Paso.
“A Communal Act of Remembrance for the Victims of Random Gun Violence in America Specifically for the 23 who lost their lives from the shooting in El Paso, Texas on August Third, Twenty-Nineteen,” Jorge Martin
Watch Dzmitry Ulasiuk
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OPENING NOTES
Join Dr. James Welsch, EPSO Assistant Conductor, 6:30pm Philanthropy Theatre prior to each classical concert for insights on the evening’s program.

Home for the Holidays
2021-12-03 19:30 - 2021-12-04 21:30 | Plaza Theatre, 125 Pioneer Plaza, El Paso, TX, 79901, United States
Home for the Holidays
December 3 & 4, 2021, 7:30pm Plaza Theatre
El Paso Symphony Orchestra
Bohuslav Rattay, Conductor
UTEP Choral Union
Laura Tate Goldman

John Williams Home Alone Suite
Handel Messiah “Hallelujah Chorus” Sing- Along
Christmas Favorites with Laura Tate Goldman
Join us for a joyful family concert and sing-along!
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OPENING NOTES
Join Jessie O’Hara Maestas, 6:30pm Philanthropy Theatre prior to each classical concert for insights on the evening’s program.
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Double Trouble
2022-01-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Plaza Theatre, 125 Pioneer Plaza, El Paso, TX, 79901, United States
DOUBLE TROUBLE
January 21 & 22, 2022, 7:30pm Plaza Theatre
El Paso Symphony Orchestra
Bohuslav Rattay, Conductor
HELEN KIM, Violinist & ZUILL BAILEY, Cello
Brahms Double Concerto for Violin and Cello
Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5
In collaboration with El Paso Pro-Musica
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OPENING NOTES
Join us at 6:30pm Philanthropy Theatre prior to each classical concert for OPENING NOTES and get insights on the evening’s program.
January 2022 Program Notes
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Beethoven & Shostakovich "The Fifth"
2022-02-18 19:30 - 2022-02-19 21:30 | Plaza Theatre, 125 Pioneer Plaza, El Paso, TX, 79901, United States
Beethoven & Shostakovich
February 18 & 19, 2022, 7:30pm Plaza Theatre
El Paso Symphony Orchestra
Bohuslav Rattay, Conductor
Beethoven Symphony No. 5, op.67, C minor
Shostakovich Symphony No. 5, op. 47, D minor
This programming replaces the originally programmed Ode to Joy. Due to Covid, the Ode to Joy could not be performed. For further information call (915) 532-3776.
Celebrating Beethoven’s 250th Birthday!
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OPENING NOTES
Join us at 6:30pm Philanthropy Theatre prior to each classical concert for OPENING NOTES and get insights on the evening’s program.

When in Rome
2022-04-23 19:30 - 22:00 | Plaza Theatre, 125 Pioneer Plaza, El Paso, TX, 79901, United States
WHEN IN ROME
April 22 & 23, 2022, 7:30pm Plaza Theatre
El Paso Symphony Orchestra
Bohuslav Rattay, Conductor
NATASHA PAREMSKI, Piano
Rachmaninoff Concerto for Piano No. 3
Respighi Pines of Rome
“Fiery & Widely Dynamic,” London Classical Source
Watch Natasha performing Rachmaninoff
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OPENING NOTES
Join us 6:30pm Philanthropy Theatre prior to each classical concert for OPENING NOTES and get insights on the evening’s program.
April 2022 Program Notes

Gold Medal Piano Recital
2022-09-20 11:30 - 13:30 | Kohlhaas Residence, 821 Rim Road, El Paso, TX, 79902, United States
You are cordially invited to
An Intimate Piano Recital and Luncheon
featuring
2022 Van Cliburn Gold Medalist
Yunchan Lim
Tuesday, September 20, 2022 11:30am
821 Rim Road
in loving memory of Judy Kohlhaas
$100 per person
rsvp (915) 532-3776
Proceeds benefit the El Paso Symphony Orchestra Education and Outreach Programs.
“Yet the sheer fluidity, effortlessness, and absolute control at all speeds that Yunchan Lim brought to
his Rach 3 unquestionably dominated the evening and galvanized the audience. Pianist colleagues
clogged my social media feeds with texts and posts, all basically saying ‘Gold Medal’ over and over
again.”– Gramophone Learn more about Yuncham Lim.

Spellbound
2022-10-22 19:30 - 21:30 | Plaza Theatre, 125 Pioneer Plaza, El Paso, TX, 79901, United States
EL PASO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Bohuslav Rattay, Conductor
October 21 & 22, 2022
Rob Schwimmer, Theremin
Korngold “Juarez” Overture
Miklós Rózsa Spellbound Suite
Herrmann Vertigo Suite
Rachmaninoff Symphonic Dances, op. 45
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EPSO Goes to the Movies with music from the 1939 film Juarez and
Hitchcock’s Spellbound and Vertigo.
The theremin is an electronic musical instrument controlled without physical contact by the thereminist. It was popularized by the Beach Boys “Good Vibrations” and Led Zepplin “Whole Lotta Love.” The sound of the instrument is often associated with eerie situations and has been used in movie soundtracks like Miklós Rózsa Spellbound Suite.
Rob Schwimmer will perform on theremin in Rózsa Spellbound Suite and Herrmann Vertigo Suite.
Click here to learn more about Rob Schwimmer and the theremin.
Join “Opening Notes” with Nathan Black, 6:30pm Philanthropy Theatre prior to each
classical concert for insights on the evening’s program.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone™ in Concert
2022-11-13 14:00 - 18:00 | Plaza Theatre, 125 Pioneer Plaza, El Paso, TX, 79901, United States
Learning on his 11th birthday that he is a wizard destined for greatness, Harry leaves for
wizarding school for the first time in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone™.
This concert presents the first movie of the unforgettable series while the
El Paso Symphony Orchestra performs John Williams’ enchanting score.
Don’t miss this once in a lifetime event!
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2022, 7PM
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2022, 2PM
Plaza Theatre
EL PASO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
JAMES WELSCH, CONDUCTOR

Tickets for Sunday’s show go on sale Thursday, September 15, 2022 at 10am!
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WIZARDING WORLD and all related trademarks, characters, names, and indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR. (s22)
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Sounds of the Holidays
2022-12-02 19:30 - 21:30 | Plaza Theatre, 125 Pioneer Plaza, El Paso, TX, 79901, United States
EL PASO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Bohuslav Rattay, Conductor
December 2 & 3, 2022
Bárbara Padilla, Soprano
Youth Opera of El Paso
An evening of holiday cheer featuring America’s Got Talent 1st Runner Up, Bárbara Padilla. Singing Christmas favorites such as Oh holy night, Silent night, Do you hear what I hear.
Vibrant classical crossover soprano, Bárbara Padilla, dazzles audiences with her talent, technique, showmanship and stage presence that both entertains and amazes. Bárbara became a household name when she received outstanding reviews for her unforgettable performances on America’s Got Talent, achieving 1st Runner Up. Since America’s Got Talent, Bárbara has enjoyed years of success performing with multi-Grammy Award-winning music elites such as David Foster, Juan Gabriel, Raul Di Blasio, Fernando de la Mora, and many more. Come join Bárbara for a magical evening of music, laughter, and be awed by one of the greatest voices of our time! The El Paso Symphony Orchestra is proud to present the award winning soprano, Bárbara Padilla.
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Join “Opening Notes” with Nathan Black, 6:30pm Philanthropy Theatre prior to each
classical concert for insights on the evening’s program.

Classical Chords
2023-01-21 19:30 - 2023-01-22 21:30 | Plaza Theatre, 125 Pioneer Plaza, El Paso, TX, 79901, United States
EL PASO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Bohuslav Rattay, Conductor
January 20 & 21, 2023
Jason Vieaux, Guitar
Mendelssohn The Hebrides, op.26 (Fingal’s Cave)
Rodrigo Concierto de Aranjuez
Mahler Symphony No. 5, c-sharp minor
In collaboration with El Paso Pro-Musica
January 2023 Traffic Advisory
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Join “Opening Notes” with Nathan Black, 6:30pm Philanthropy Theatre prior to each
classical concert for insights on the evening’s program.

Mozart & Arias
2023-02-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Plaza Theatre, 125 Pioneer Plaza, El Paso, TX, 79901, United States
EL PASO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Bohuslav Rattay, Conductor
February 17 & 18, 2023 – Mozart & Arias
Cristina Jones, Soprano; Meaghan Heath, Mezzo-soprano
Angelo Ferrari, Tenor; Levi Hernandez, Baritone
UTEP Choral Union
Dr. Elisa Fraser Wilson, Chorus Master
Strauss Overture Die Fledermaus
Donizetti Regnava nel silenzio Lucia di Lammermoor
Puccini Questo amor, vergogna nia Edgar
Dvořák Song to the Moon Rusalka
Mozart Rivolgete a lui lo sguarrdo, K. 584
Puccini Nessun dorma Turandot
Verdi Brindisi La Traviata
Mozart Requiem
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Join “Opening Notes” with Nathan Black, 6:30pm Philanthropy Theatre prior to each
classical concert for insights on the evening’s program.

The Music of Led Zeppelin
2023-02-24 20:00 - 22:00 | Plaza Theatre, 125 Pioneer Plaza, El Paso, TX, 79901, United States
ROCK TO THE CLASSICS OF LED ZEPPELIN
Friday, February 24, 2023, 8pm
Plaza Theatre
The El Paso Symphony Orchestra, led by conductor Brent Havens, and
joined by a full rock band with lead vocalist Randy Jackson perform
Led Zeppelin classics in brilliant combination of power & passion.
You know the hits!
Kashmir, Black Dog, Good Times, Bad Times, All of my Love and of course Stairway to Heaven!
And just so you know, it’s a rock show with rock lighting and all!
Come ready to sing, dance, whoop & holler!

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Rhapsody in Passion
2023-04-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Plaza Theatre, 125 Pioneer Plaza, El Paso, TX, 79901, United States
EL PASO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Bohuslav Rattay, Conductor
April 21 & 22, 2023
7:30pm Plaza Theatre
Natasha Paremski, Piano
Wagner Overture to Die Meistersinger
Rachmaninoff Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, op. 43
Berlioz Symphonie fantastique, op. 14
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Join “Opening Notes” with Nathan Black, 6:30pm Philanthropy Theatre prior to each
classical concert for insights on the evening’s program.

Heroic Beginnings
2023-09-22 19:30 - 21:30 | Plaza Theatre, 125 Pioneer Plaza, El Paso, TX, 79901, United States
September 22 & 23, 2023
HEROIC BEGINNINGS
El Paso Symphony Orchestra
Bohuslav Rattay, Conductor
DZMITRY ULASIUK, Piano
Rimsky-Korsakov Capriccio Espagñol, op. 34
Mozart Piano Concerto No. 21, K.467, C major
Shostakovich Symphony 10, op.93, E minor
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Star Wars: A New Hope
2023-10-07 19:30 - 22:00 | Plaza Theatre, 125 Pioneer Plaza, El Paso, TX, 79901, United States
STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE
Saturday, October 7, 2023, 7:30pm Plaza Theatre
James O. Welsch, Conductor
El Paso Symphony Orchestra
“The Force is strong with this one…”
Luke Skywalker begins a journey that will change the galaxy, as he leaves his home planet, battles the evil Empire and learns the ways of the Force. Experience the magic of this intergalactic epic like never before as the El Paso Symphony performs John Williams’ beloved score LIVE to the film on the big screen. Don’t miss Star Wars: A New Hope in concert.
Tickets go on sale Thursday, July 27, 2023, 10AM

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Tomatoville
2023-10-13 18:00 - 22:30 | Antonio Beltran, 5057 Yucca Pl., El Paso, 79932, United States
TOMATOVILLE
Gourmet BLTs for TOCANDO
Friday, October 13, 2023 6:00pm
5057 Yucca Pl., El Paso, TX 79932
Join us for the 8th Annual Gourmet BLTs For Tocando hosted by Antonio Beltran & Familia.
Wine, beer, refreshments and entertainment, plus the best you can pile on a BLT and more!
$95 per person – call (915) 532-3776; last minute decisions can pay at the door.
or Be A Friend $500: Includes 2 entrance tickets and your contribution for Tocando’s instruments and music lessons.
or A Sponsor $2,000: Includes 4 entrance tickets and your contribution for Tocando’s instruments and music lessons.
Tomatoville benefits TOCANDO Music Project – Empowering children in under resourced areas to improve their sense of community and opportunity through immersive music learning and performing.
Through music education they acquire valuable tools of teamwork, self-confidence, leadership, and academic success.

Click here to learn more about Tocando.
Call (915) 532-3776 for more information and reservations.
Made possible thanks to the support of these organizations:
PlayUSA Initiative of Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute
D’Addario Foundation, El Paso Community Foundation, El Paso Independent School District,
Huthstiener Fine Arts Trust, Marathon, National Endowment for the Arts, PNC Bank,
Texas Commission on the Arts, Texas Cultural Trust, Texas Women for the Arts,
Tornillo Independent School District. Underserved Communities Foundation

Superheroes: John Williams meets Richard Strauss
2023-10-20 19:30 - 21:30 | Plaza Theatre, 125 Pioneer Plaza, El Paso, TX, 79901, United States
October 20 & 21, 2023
SUPERHEROES: JOHN WILLIAMS MEETS RICHARD STRAUSS
El Paso Symphony Orchestra
Bohuslav Rattay, Conductor
Wagner Tristan and Isolde Prelude & Liebestod
Williams Superman Main Theme
Williams Scherzo for Motorcycle & Orchestra from Indiana Jones
Williams Schindler’s List (with solo violin)
Williams Battle of the heroes from Star Wars
Strauss Ein Heldenleben “A Hero’s Life”
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Strauss’ “A Hero’s Life” Listen, can you picture the movie?

A Broadway Christmas
2023-12-01 19:30 - 21:30 | Plaza Theatre, 125 Pioneer Plaza, El Paso, TX, 79901, United States
December 1 & 2, 2023
A BROADWAY CHRISTMAS

El Paso Symphony Orchestra
Bohuslav Rattay, Conductor
Katie Travis, Soprano
and the UTEP Choral Union
Celebrate the sparkling sounds of the holidays – Broadway style! Treat the entire family to an evening of musical cheer with the El Paso Symphony and the joyful voices of the UTEP Choral Union and special guest soprano Katie Travis.
featuring Holiday favorites like Sleigh Ride, White Christmas, Silent Night, Let it Snow, Joy to the World, Believe from Polar Express, Hallelujah Chorus and more!
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KATIE TRAVIS is an award-winning singer/actor best known for playing Christine Daae in The Phantom of The Opera for over 700 performances throughout North America. Broadway: The Phantom of the Opera Regional: Cosette in Les Miserables at The MUNY, Fireside Theater, Liederkrantz Opera Theater. Katie has performed with the Saginaw, Midland, El Paso and Mt Rainier Symphonies. In the fall of 2022, Katie did a 37-city tour of Japan as a soloist with the Orchestra Japan in their “Disney On Classic” show. She is a winner of the Lys Symonette award in the Lotte Lenya Competition.

Fantastic Classics
2024-01-19 19:30 - 21:30 | Plaza Theatre, 125 Pioneer Plaza, El Paso, TX, 79901, United States
January 19 & 20, 2024
FANTASTIC CLASSICS
El Paso Symphony Orchestra
Bohuslav Rattay, Conductor
Kurt Nikkanen, Violin & Maria Asteriadou, Piano
Beethoven Fidelio Overture, op. 72c
Mendelssohn Concerto for Violin & Piano, D minor
Debussy La Mer
In collaboration with El Paso Pro-Musica
Learn more about the composers and pieces with Program Notes by Nathan Black
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The Two Big 6s
2024-02-16 19:30 - 21:30 | Plaza Theatre, 125 Pioneer Plaza, El Paso, TX, 79901, United States
February 16 & 17, 2024
THE TWO BIG 6S
El Paso Symphony Orchestra
Bohuslav Rattay, Conductor
Beethoven Symphony No. 6
Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 6
It’s a clash of the Classical Titans! Join us for this powerhouse, two-symphony program featuring the El Paso Symphony Orchestra.
Learn more about the composers and pieces with Program Notes by Nathan Black
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