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VSO at the Flynn: Love Notes

February 14 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

On Valentine’s Day, VSO welcomes Grammy Award-winning violinist Jennifer Koh to perform Philip Glass’ Violin Concerto No. 1 in an eclectic concert mixing American and Romantic music. A student of VSO’s fourth music director Jaime Laredo, Koh is a hugely in-demand performer of contemporary violin repertoire with premieres of more than 100 works composed especially for her. Glass’ Violin Concerto No. 1, one of the composer’s most often performed works, is preceded by Frank Zappa’s fast-paced, riveting piece from his 1993 album The Yellow Shark. For the romantic at heart, lush orchestral suites from Georges Bizet’s Carmen and music by 19^th C. French composer Augusta Holmès complete the afternoon concert.

The concert begins at 3:00 p.m. and is preceded at 2:00 p.m. by Musically Speaking, a free pre-concert discussion hosted by Vermont Public’s Helen Lyons with Music Director Andrew Crust, that provides entertaining insight into the evening’s program.

Take Advantage of Special Overnight Rates!

Enjoy the rest of your evening in Burlington with a stay at Courtyard by Marriot Burlington Harbor. Our friends at Courtyard Marriott have extended a special offer for Love Notes ticket holders – just contact Dana Carver for your exclusive rate of $109 (taxes and fees included) for your Valentine’s evening stay.

PROGRAM

Andrew Crust, conductor
Jennifer Koh, violin

Frank Zappa (arr. Askin) – G-Spot Tornado
Philip Glass – Violin Concerto No. 1

Intermission

Augusta Holmès – La nuit et l’amour
Georges Bizet – Carmen Suites Nos 1. and 2

This concert is generously supported by Blind Tiger Burlington, the Vermont Community Foundation Concert Artists Fund, the State of Vermont, and the Courtyard Marriott Burlington Harbor hotel.