our 87th Season
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Beethoven's Immortal 5th
Saturday, April 1, 2023
8 PM
Temple Theatre
First is music by the American composer Jessie Montgomery (b. 1981), whose Starburst for string orchestra portrays the formation of new stars in a galaxy.
Prokiev: Classical Symphony, op.25 (Symphony No.1), follows.
Weber's delightful Bassoon Concerto, ends the first half, with the SBSO's principal bassoonist Mary Beth Minnis as soloist.
The evening ends with what is surely the most famous symphony of all time,
Beethoven’s 5th Symphony. Memorable for the first four notes that permeate the whole work, for the journey from C minor to the triumphal ending in C major, and for the first ever use in a symphony of piccolo, contrabassoon, and trombones, the Symphony provides an uplifting end to the season.
Thank you to our sponsors for this concert Garber Automotive Group, Tri-Star Trust and community supporters The Jury Foundation, Patricia G. Rennert Trust, Paul & Bonnie Chaffee, and guest artist supports Jim & Christine Church.
More Concerts & Events
Magical Musical Lunch
Thursday, MARCH 30, 2023
12 PM
The Saginaw Club
We’re back with another Magical Musical Lunch, in advance of ‘Beethoven’s Immortal 5th’, our season finale. Our Magical Musical Lunches offer attendees the chance to mingle with the Maestro, Fouad Fakhouri. Guests will receive a preview of what they can expect from the upcoming concert as Maestro Fouad Fakhouri discusses his vision for the performance.
Your $35 ticket will cover entry and the cost of your delicious meal provided by the Saginaw Club.
Sip with the Symphony
Thursday, MARCH 30, 2023
7 PM
Mac’s Bar
Join us for an evening of drinks with the Maestro on the Thursday before our last concert of the season, Beethoven’s Immortal 5th! The Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra is excited to partner with local businesses to bring you our Sip with the Symphony event at Mac’s Bar, 207 N. Hamilton Street, from 7-9 p.m. Get to know Maestro Fouad Fakhouri and the staff of your SBSO while enjoying libations and light hors d’oeuvres as you mingle. Tickets are $20 each, and all participants must be 21 years or older as of the date of the event. Thank you to our sponsor for this event, Art Sample Home.
Beethoven's Immortal 5th
SATURDAY, APRIL 1, 2023
8 PM
TEMPLE THEATRE
Beethoven’s 5th Symphony. Memorable for the first four notes that permeate the whole work, for the journey from C minor to the triumphal ending in C major, and for the first ever use in a symphony of piccolo, contrabassoon, and trombones, the Symphony provides an uplifting end to the season.
Meet Our Music Director
Fouad Fakhouri
With over two decades of international credits as a conductor and composer, Fouad Fakhouri is committed to actively engaging audiences through powerful artistic experiences. Known for his “musical accuracy” and “emotional intensity,” his performances have been celebrated for their broad, dynamic and powerful interpretations, which go beyond the score to capture both the essence and spirit of music.