Tiempo Libre
Saturday, June 12, 2010

William Henry Curry, Resident Conductor and Summerfest Artistic Director
Program:
Join us for a night of Latin fire! Cuban jazz ensemble Tiempo Libre headlines this program of music from Spain, Central America and South America.

Come early and participate in our popular Instrument Zoo, where kids can try out and play various instruments!

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Celebrating 10 Seasons at Koka Booth
Saturday, June 19, 2010

William Henry Curry, Resident Conductor and Summerfest Artistic Director Concert Singers of Cary
Program:
Summerfest 2010 will be our 10th season at Cary's wonderful Koka Booth Amphitheatre and we're celebrating by playing some of our favorite repertoire from past Summerfest seasons. Featuring Verdi's Triumphal March from Aida, Wagner's Prelude to Die Meistersinger, and Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture complete with choral accompaniment by the Concert Singers of Cary.

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The Ahn Trio
Saturday, June 26, 2010

William Henry Curry, Resident Conductor and Summerfest Artistic Director
The Ahn Trio
Program:
With passionate artistry on piano, violin and cello, the Ahn sisters have redefined the chamber ensemble and become one of the hottest acts in classical and crossover music. They share their joy for music beneath the pines in a concert of groundbreaking compositions.

Come early and participate in our popular Instrument Zoo, where kids can try out and play various instruments!

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Independence Day Celebration
Sunday, July 4, 2010

Sarah Hicks, Associate Conductor
Program:
Join in the fun and celebrate our great nation with the Triangle's largest Fourth of July festivities, including the Town of Cary's special fireworks display.

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The Wizard of Oz
Saturday, July 10, 2010

Constantine Kitsopoulos, conductor
Program:
Experience one of the most beloved films of all time as you never have before - on the big screen at Koka Booth Amphitheatre with the North Carolina Symphony playing the soundtrack live on stage!

Be sure to check out the NC Symphony Instrument Petting Zoo on the lawn before the concert for kids of all ages!

***Please note the later start time for this concert. ***

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Beethoven's Emperor & Saint-Saens's Organ Symphony
Saturday, July 17, 2010

William Henry Curry, Resident Conductor and Summerfest Artistic Director
Antonio Pompa-Baldi, piano
Program:
Summerfest 2010 closes with two powerhouse works - Beethoven's "Emperor" Concerto for piano and orchestra, and Saint-Saëns's titanic "Organ" Symphony. An unforgettable night of music under the stars.