A concert program for the Greenville Symphony Orchestra's 97th season opener, held on October 26, 2025, under the direction of Michael Gelfand. The document lists the full program including the Star Spangled Banner, Light Cavalry Overture, Concerto for Contrabassoon and Orchestra featuring soloist Amy Baker, and Brahms' Symphony No. 1. It includes orchestra personnel, donor lists, and upcoming…
This is the concert program for the Greenville Symphony Orchestra's 97th season opener, titled A Symphonic Thrill Ride, performed on October 26, 2025 at 3 p.m. The document is intended for audience members and supporters of the Greenville Symphony Orchestra of Mercer County, under the direction of Michael Gelfand.
The program opens with The Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key, followed by Franz von Suppé's Light Cavalry Overture. The featured work is Victor Bruns' Concerto for Contrabassoon and Orchestra, performed by soloist Amy Baker, marking its premiere in the area. The first half concludes with the first movement of Brahms' Symphony No. 1 in C minor.
After intermission, the program continues with the remaining three movements of Brahms' Symphony No. 1. The document also lists upcoming season concerts: Home Alone and Holiday Hits on December 20, 2025, Symphonic Flames and Fiestas on February 21, 2026, and the season finale Motown and Disco with Jeans 'n Classics on April 18, 2026.
The document includes a full roster of orchestra personnel by section, from violin to keyboard. It lists title sponsors including Anderson's Coach & Travel, EmergyCare, Greenville Savings Bank, St. Paul's, Thiel College, and UPMC, along with supporting sponsors, chair sponsors, and patron levels from Platinum to Bronze.
Biographies are provided for conductor Michael Gelfand, detailing his education at Indiana University and Cleveland Institute of Music, his career as professor at Youngstown State University, and his experience as cellist and conductor. A biography for contrabassoonist Amy Baker covers her studies at Cleveland Institute of Music and Eastern Kentucky University, and her chamber and orchestral work in the tri-state area.