Guest Artist: Branford Marsalis

Ambroise Thomas: Mignon Overture

Jacques Ibert: Concertino da Camera

Darius Milhaud: Scaramouche
Branford Marsalis, Saxophone

Heitor Villa-Lobos: Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5 in A

John Williams: Escapades (from the film "Catch Me If You Can")
Branford Marsalis, saxophone

Joseph Haydn: Symphony No. 94 in G major, "Surprise"

Long known as one of the giants of the Jazz world, in the new century, Grammy Award winning saxophonist Branford Marsalis continues his dedication to classical music. His 2001 Sony Classical recording Creation, which features the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, was the acclaimed saxophonist’s first classical recording in 15 years. This outstanding program of music by early 20th-century French composers, features works that resonate with the influence of American jazz and attests to the range and ambition of his talent, which has made him, raved Wes Phillips of ...onhifimore.com, "an innovative jazz saxophonist who also happens to be a classical performer with phenomenal technique."

On the heels of this successful recording, Marsalis has performed with prestigious symphony orchestras in a host of international cities, including Chicago, Sydney, Philadelphia and London. In each of these appearances, Marsalis applies the same impeccable technique and interpretive insight that he brings to his work with one of the jazz world’s premier ensembles, the Branford Marsalis Quartet.

Guest artists with local roots will be plentiful for this Masterworks IV Concert. Benjamin Detrick, violin and Nicholas Mauro, viola, are both past Young Artist Competition winners. They will join the The Eaken Piano Trio and The Eric Fung Trio.

The Eaken Piano Trio is marking it's 22nd successful season of critically acclaimed concert appearances across the United States, Europe and Canada. John Eaken, the YSO concertmaster leads the trio along with Gloria Whitney on piano and Andrew Rammon on cello.

The Eric Fung Trio features YSO principal clarinet Beverly Butts, Eric Fung on piano and Ai-lin Hsieh on cello.

Muiscal Selections for the evening will include:

John Williams......Air and Simple Gifts

Johannes Brahms......Clarinet Trio in A minor, Op. 114

Johannes Brahms......Clarinet Quintet in B minor, Op. 115

Bela Bartok.....Contrasts

Pablo De Sarasate.....Navarra, Op.33

Bela Kovacs.....After You, Mr. Gershwin!

For the Masterworks V concert, "Romance on the Edge", Maestro Robert Hart Baker has invited back two singers who made their YSO solo debuts in 2009. Tenor Christopher Waite and soprano Julie Kinzey will be singing in place of Grande Romanzo singers Stefano and Nina Tanchietti, who had to cancel due to health problems.

Chris, who was tenor soloist in last August's Rodgers & Hammerstein Concert, is Director of Choral Activities at York Catholic High School and Director of Music at Advent Lutheran Church.

Julie, winner of the prestigious Jenny Lind vocal competition, was soprano soloist at the York Symphony Chorus 50th Anniversary Concert last December.

Both have extensive opera and musical theater credits.

The York Symphony Chorus, under the direction of Dr. Baker will perform Mozart's spirited "Coronation Mass" and will serve as the opera chorus in the Verdi selections.

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart........Coronation Mass in C major, KV 317
I. Kyrie  II. Gloria  III. Credo IV. Sanctus V. Benedictus VI. Agnus Dei

Giuseppe Verdi......Selections from Act One of "La Traviata"
No. 3 Brindisi
No. 6 Follie! and Sempre libera degg'io

INTERMISSION

Andrew Lloyd Webber......"Phantom of the Opera" excerpts
Phantom Theme; Think of Me; All I Ask of You; Music of the Night

Andrew Lloyd Webber......Memory from "Cats"

Experience the thrilling sights and sounds of dynamic dancing at the final YSO Masterworks concert of the season. Guest artists Vera Kywa and Maximiliano Gonzalez will delight concert goers with the sensual Tango.

Musical selections will include:

Carlos Gardel.....Tango por una cabeza

Manuel De Falla.....Suite No. 1 from "The Three Cornered Hat"

Maurice Ravel.....Alborada del gracioso

Maurice Ravel.....Bolero