Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops PHOTO: Winslow Townson
The 2018-2019 Classical Series brings you music from the movies along with your classical favorites. The season opens with the screening and live performance of Tim Burton s The Nightmare Before Christmas with the South Florida Symphony Orchestra. Then, this winter, don t miss six decades of John Williams music with the Boston Pops with Keith Lockhart, followed by the blissful harmonies of the Vienna Boys Choir and closing with the energy and passion of Beethoven s Violin Concerto in D and Prokofiev s Romeo and Juliet with the Brussels Philharmonic. Genevieve de Manio Lukas Beck Wouter Van Vaerenbergh
Conducted by Maestra Sebrina María Alfonso Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts. All rights reserved. Disney in Concert: Tim Burton s The Nightmare Before Christmas DECEMBER 13 Au-Rene Theater This year, Christmas will be ours! From the mind of Tim Burton, experience the haunting holiday classic, The Nightmare Before Christmas, with the score by Danny Elfman performed live by the South Florida Symphony Orchestra. When Jack Skellington, Halloweentown s pumpkin king, accidentally stumbles on Christmastown, he plots to bring Christmas under his control by kidnapping Santa Claus and taking over the role. But Jack soon discovers even the best-laid plans of mice and skeleton men can go seriously awry. Pre-concert talk and tasting with arts ambassador Lyn Farmer
Winslow Townson Boston Pops On Tour with Keith Lockhart Generously underwritten by Jacquelyn and Bruce Rogow FEBRUARY 10 Au-Rene Theater Lights, Camera...Music! Six Decades of John Williams He is one of America s most revered and beloved composers for film, not to mention the past music director of the Boston Pops! Celebrate six decades of John Williams music with the Boston Pops in a concert featuring highlights from Star Wars, E.T., Harry Potter, Indiana Jones and more of his legendary scores! Pre-concert talk and tasting with Florida Grand Opera s Justin Moss
Lukas Beck Broward Center and the South Florida Symphony Orchestra Present Vienna Boys Choir FEBRUARY 17 Parker Playhouse Vienna Waits for You at the Parker Playhouse this winter with the Vienna Boys Choir. Renowned as one of the finest vocal ensembles in the world for over five centuries, this enormously popular choir is composed of talented young voices ranging in age from 10 through 14. Experience works by Mozart, Brahms, Schubert and more presented with the pristine clarity of the Vienna Boys Choir.
Stéphane Denève Conductor Nikolaj Znaider Violin Cai Leilei Wouter Van Vaerenbergh Brussels Philharmonic MARCH 13 Au-Rene Theater GUILLAUME CONNESSON: Flammenschrift BEETHOVEN: Violin Concerto in D Major PROKOFIEV: Suite from Romeo and Juliet The power of Beethoven and the passion of Prokofiev. For one night only, the internationally renowned Brussels Philharmonic takes the stage for a program featuring Beethoven s celebrated Violin Concerto in D as well as the romance and passion in the heartrending melodies of Prokofiev s Romeo and Juliet. Pre-concert talk and tasting with arts ambassador Lyn Farmer
Subscribe & Save Now with Our Design-Your-Own Series Subscription SAVE 25% WHEN YOU BUY 4 SHOWS SAVE 20% WHEN YOU BUY 3 SHOWS SAVE 15% WHEN YOU BUY 2 SHOWS To purchase subscriptions, visit BrowardCenter.org/classical or call 954.468.3280 during regular AutoNation Box Office hours: Monday through Friday 10:00 AM 5:00 PM Saturday and Sunday 12:00 PM 5:00 PM Go as a Group & Save! For group discounts, call 954.660.6307 or visit BrowardCenter.org/group-sales. Special Student & Teacher Pricing * Discounts are available for students and teachers for select performances. Students (under 25 years of age) can purchase discounted tickets by choosing STUDENT ticket. Teachers can purchase discounted tickets by choosing TEACHER ticket. All artists, dates, times, programs and prices are subject to change without notice. All sales final. *Student & teacher tickets must be picked up at Will Call on the day of the show at the AutoNation Box Office or Parker Playhouse Box Office with a valid student or teacher ID. Two (2) ticket limit per ID on all offers while supplies last. Discounted ticket price may not be combined with any other offer or discount. Single Tickets Also Available Enhance Your Concert-Going Experience Enjoy a prix fixe dinner with spectacular waterfront views at our on-site restaurant, Marti s New River Bistro, 2 1/2 hours before performances at the Broward Center. For reservations, call 954.660.6333 or book on Open Table. Purchase all-inclusive JetBlue Flight Deck on the Club Level seating in the Au-Rene Theater for an upscale theater and lounge experience, including cocktails and hors d oeuvres. Visit BrowardCenter.org/ClubLevel. Add to your experience for performances in the Au-Rene Theater by purchasing tickets to the Intermezzo Lounge for pre-show cocktails and hors d oeuvres. Visit BrowardCenter.org/Intermezzo. Arrive early for an engaging, informative pre-show lecture and wine/beverage tasting one hour prior to certain performances in this brochure indicated by the wine glass icon.
HERE S THE SCORE... Join the BROWARD CENTER S CLASSICAL SOCIETY and you get more than great music. You get benefits! Your gift of $1,000 or more provides you with membership benefits that enhance your theater visit. Priority seating Personalized ticket service Preferred parking Hospitality and lounge access Recognition Sponsorship opportunities Support us and help spread the word! For information about membership, please call 954.414.6915 or email classicalsociety@browardcenter.org. For tickets, call 954.462.0222 or visit the Broward Center s AutoNation Box Office at BrowardCenter.org. Benefits are based on membership level and are subject to availability THE BROWARD PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATION, INC., REGISTRATION NUMBER SC-00882, MEETS ALL REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIED BY THE FLORIDA SOLICITATION OF CONTRIBUTIONS ACT. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE WITHIN THE STATE 1-800-435-7352 OR CONTACTING WWW.FLORIDACONSUMERHELP.COM. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. 100% OF YOUR CONTRIBUTION IS RECEIVED BY THE FOUNDATION.
ADDITIONAL CONCERTS The Symphony of the Americas is a Broward County Designated Major Cultural Institution and the Broward Center s Partner in the Arts. The group is celebrating its 30th Anniversary in 2018, under the direction of its founding Artistic Director, Maestro James Brooks-Bruzzese, with international guest artists in all the audio and visual arts. A Tribute to Hispanic Heritage: Ciro Fodere & Enrique Graf, pianos October 9 7:45 pm Holiday Music & Movies December 4 7:45 pm December 9 3:00 pm Magico Big Screen Visual Concerto January 22 7:45 pm Symphony of the Americas with DUAIV, visual artist and Dimitri Ashkenazy, clarinet February 19 7:45 pm A Musical Bond Thomas Pandolfi, piano March 3 3 pm Symphony of the Americas with Glenn Dicterow, violin and Karen Dreyfus, viola April 30 7:45 pm The performances listed on this page are not part of the Broward Center Classical Series and cannot be used as part of a subcription. The South Florida Symphony Orchestra secures its position as South Florida s cultural powerhouse of innovation, taking Broward audiences on a season-long voyage filled with originality and creativity under the passionate leadership and artistic fidelity of music director and conductor, Maestra Sebrina María Alfonso. Masterworks I November 28 7:30 pm Barber, Beethoven and Dvořák Angelo Xiang Yu, violin Porgy and Bess January 23 7:30 pm Au-Rene Theater A groundbreaking adaptation with a star-studded cast, cuttingedge visuals and an innovative twist of technology. Masterworks II February 21 7:30 pm José Pablo Moncayo, Rachmaninoff and Nielsen Natasha Paremski, piano Masterworks III March 12 7:30 pm Ravel, Tchaikovsky, Rimsky-Korsakov and Debussy Thomas Pandolfi, piano Masterworks IV April 16 7:30 pm Holst and Liebermann Julian Schwarz, cello
Broward Performing Arts Foundation, Inc. 201 SW Fifth Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 BrowardCenter.org NONPROFIT ORG U.S. POSTAGE PAID Ft. Lauderdale, FL Permit No. 2924 Disney in Concert: Tim Burton s The Nightmare Before Christmas December 13 Boston Pops on Tour with Keith Lockhart February 10 Vienna Boys Choir February 17 Follow us: BrowardCenter Lukas Beck Brussels Philharmonic March 13 Wouter Van Vaerenbergh Visit BrowardCenter.org/classical The Broward Center 2018 2019 season is presented by the Broward Performing Arts Foundation. Sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture.