Stravinsky's Petrushka
Masterworks Edvard Tchivzhel, conductor Leon Bates, piano Embassy Theatre Buy tickets Sept 15 2007	The birthday celebration for Igor Stravinsky kicks off with music from the ballet that both shocked and enthralled Parisian audiences at its premiere in 1911. Renowned pianist Leon Bates closes with Gershwin’s famous concerto.

The Four Seasons
Spectrum Edvard Tchivzhel, conductor Yuka Kadota, violin Arts United Center Buy tickets Sep 22/23 2007	From the austere baroque vignettes of Vivaldi, to Tchaikovsky's short character pieces, to the tango flavored movements of Piazzolla, hear a diverse portrait of the change of seasons.

September Songs
Freimann Fort Wayne Museum of Art Buy tickets Sep 26/30 2007	Inspired by an introspective painting of the same title, Song of the Lark is a delicate flute/harp duet. Two works by Beethoven and Brahms, written early in their careers, round out this program.

Radio Days
Pops Bradley Thachuk, conductor Embassy Theatre Buy tickets Sep 28/29 2007	Renowned vocal group Five By Design and the Philharmonic take you on a "Sentimental Journey" to the days of Glenn Miller and Tommy Dorsey. Paying tribute to the vocal groups that fronted the big bands in the 1940s, Radio Days interweaves the music of a simpler time with segments from vintage serials, comedies and quiz shows.

An Ecstatic Russian Soul
Masterworks Edvard Tchivzhel, conductor Embassy Theatre Buy tickets Oct 13 2007	Maestro Tchivzhel leads this dramatic tribute to his homeland with a collection of some of his personal favorites, including Tchaikovsky's stormy Francesca da Rimini.

Classic Oktoberfest
Spectrum Edvard Tchivzhel, conductor Philharmonic Chorus Arts United Center Buy tickets Oct 20/21 2007	The sounds of the Alps come alive with the best from German and Austrian composers. A sampling of Beethoven's programmatic concert pieces are presented with Strauss'famous waltz. Join us after the concert in true Oktoberfest style with selections of beer.

Halloween Spooktakular
STAR Financial Bank FamilySeries Auer Performance Hall - IPFW Buy tickets Oct 28 2007	An afternoon of pure fun, the Halloween Spooktakular features the Fort Wayne Philharmonic musicians in their own spooky garb, while playing Halloween favorites. Families will delight in listening to Hedwig's Theme from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Dream of a Witches Sabbath by Berlioz, and the Danse macabre from Saint-Saens.

French Connections
Masterworks Edvard Tchivzhel, conductor Stewart Goodyear, piano Embassy Theatre Buy tickets Nov 3 2007	The works of visionary French composers helped define classical music of the 20th century. Messiaen's sublime Tombeau opens this program of musical innovation.

Autumn Dances
Freimann Fort Wayne Museum of Art Buy tickets Nov 7/11 2007	Celebrating dance music through the ages, Tielman Susato's collection from the 1500s forms the basis for a splendid brass quintet performance, followed by 20th-century American composer Rzewski's quartet, Song and Dance.

A Celtic Celebration
Pops Jack Everly, conductor Embassy Theatre Buy tickets Nov 9/10 2007	Join us on a magical musical journey through the history and culture of the Emerald Isle. Featuring singing, acting and dancing, as well as traditional Irish instrumentalist, A Celtic Celebration traverses a wide range of Irish/Celtic repertoire with elegance and dramatic flair.

Hope Springs Eternal
Masterworks Scott Yoo, conductor Hiromi Ito, violin Embassy Theatre Buy tickets Nov 17 2007	Jeffrey Cotton's moving tribute to the victims of 9/11 and Schumann's "Spring" Symphony bookend a concert of remembrance and hope. Concertmaster Ito performs Britten's stirring violin concerto.

Holiday Pops
Pops Edvard Tchivzhel, conductor Kishna Davis, soprano Embassy Theatre Buy tickets Dec 7/8/15* 2007	Enjoy one of Fort Wayne's most beloved holiday traditions. The Fort Wayne Philharmonic’s Holiday Pops features the orchestra and soprano Kishna Davis, along with members of the Fort Wayne Children’s Choir and the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Chorus. Join Maestro Tchivzhel for his finale Holiday Pops performance as he leads the orchestra and even the audience in a celebration of your favorite holiday music.
* additional matinee performance at 2 pm

Handel's Messiah
Spectrum Edvard Tchivzhel, conductor Philharmonic Chorus Auer Auditorium at IPFW Buy tickets Dec 14 2007	For more than two centuries, Handel's signature oratorio has been a holiday tradition around the world. Hear this majestic work, featuring the "Hallelujah" chorus and "For Unto Us A Child Is Born," in its entirety.

A Little Night Music
Masterworks Bradley Thachuk, conductor Alexander Klepach, piano Embassy Theatre Buy tickets Jan 19 2008	Mozart's grand final symphony is presented along with the lighthearted Eine Kleine Nachtmusik in this collection of works from the master composer’s final years.

Beethoven Lives Upstairs
STAR Financial Bank Family Series Susan Hammond's Classical Kids Auer Performance Hall - IPFW Buy tickets Jan 27 2008	Beethoven Lives Upstairs is a theatrical presentation designed to introduce children to the life and music of Ludwig Van Beethoven. Over thirty excerpts of Beethoven's best-loved works underscore two actors performing a fully-staged play in combination with the Fort Wayne Philharmonic orchestra. Fun-filled pre-concert activities – Face Painting • Instrument Playground • Learn to Compose • And More – in the lobby beginning at 1:00. Concert at 2:00.

Gypsy Fire
Masterworks Edvard Tchivzhel, conductor Barnabas Kelemen, violin Embassy Theatre Buy tickets Feb 2 2008	Hungarian violinist Barnabas Kelemen returns to Fort Wayne to perform Bartók's spirited folkthemed violin concerto. Brahms' beloved Fourth Symphony closes this emotionally charged concert.

Mostly Mozart
Spectrum Edvard Tchivzhel, conductor Dennis Fick, bassoon Arts United Center Buy tickets Feb 9/10 2008	Don Giovanni's dramatic overture opens this annual tribute to the Austrian genius. Philharmonic bassoonist Dennis Fick performs Weber's lighthearted concerto.

Romantic Moods
Freimann Fort Wayne Museum of Art Buy tickets Feb 13/17 2008	Dohnányi's Romantic-flavored string trio provides a rich first half of this concert, which also features Franz Lachner's charming nonet.

Video Games Live
Pops Jack Wall, conductor Embassy Theatre Buy tickets Feb 15 2008	Video Games Live™ is an immersive concert event featuring music from the biggest video games of all time. Top orchestras and choirs across the country perform along with exclusive video footage and music arrangements, lasers, synchronized lighting, solo performers, electronic percussionists, live action and unique interactive segments to create an explosive one-of-a-kind entertainment experience.Visit www.videogameslive.com for more information.

Northern Reflections
Masterworks Bradley Thachuk, conductor Stewart Goodyear, piano Embassy Theatre Buy tickets Mar 8 2008	Only 25 years old, rising star Alisa Weilerstein has captured audiences worldwide with her energetic charisma. Hear her on this program of Northern-based composers, including a U.S. Premiere by Canadian John Estacio.

Giselle: A Ballet
Spectrum Bradley Thachuk, conductor Fort Wayne Ballet Arts United Center Buy tickets Mar 15/16 2008	Deception, forbidden love and magic spirits are abound in Adolphe Adam's romantic ballet. Associate Conductor Bradley Thachuk leads this traditional collaboration with the Fort Wayne Ballet.
* Saturday performances at 2:30 pm and 8 pm

Patti Austin
Pops Bradley Thachuk, conductor Embassy Theatre Buy tickets Mar 29 2008	Patti wrote, created, and was nominated for a Grammy Award for her spectacular recording in tribute to Ella Fitzgerald "For Ella." She performs this concert with symphony orchestras around the world.

Beethoven's Pastorale
Spectrum Bradley Thachuk, conductor Campbell MacDonald, clarinet Arts United Center Buy tickets Apr 5/6 2008	Principal clarinetist Campbell MacDonald takes center stage in the jazzy concerto originally written for Benny Goodman. Beethoven's joyous, rustic symphony brings the show to a lively end.

The Listener
STAR Financial Bank Family Series Magic Circle Mime Co. Auer Performance Hall - IPFW Buy tickets Apr 13 2008	The Listener introduces new audiences to the workings of a concert orchestra and explores the active relationship between the listening audience and the musician. The Listener establishes this important concept through humor, drama, and dance; leaving the audience appreciating their own abilities as well as the orchestra's.

Shaham Plays Beethoven
Masterworks Edvard Tchivzhel, conductor Orli Shaham, piano Embassy Theatre Buy tickets Apr 19 2008	One of today's most celebrated young pianists, Orli Shaham, brings her dynamic artistry to the Philharmonic. The evening ends with the sweeping sounds of Rachmaninoff's Second Symphony.

A Stravinsky Salute
Spectrum Edvard Tchivzhel, conductor Arts United Center Buy tickets Apr 26/27 2008	A season-long celebration of Stravinsky comes to a close with his intricate theatrical work based on a Russian folk tale.

Two Tones
Freimann Allen County Public Library Buy tickets Apr 30/May 4 2008	Two playful duets send off this unique performance. Hoover's Sound Bytes is an engaging, sometimes humorous look at the sonic possibilities of two flutes, while Daugherty's Bounce is a musical tennis match for bassoons.

Bugs Bunny on Broadway
Pops Created by George Daugherty Embassy Theatre Buy tickets May 2/3 2008	Bugs Bunny On Broadway is a uniquely spirited, fun and sophisticated combination of classic animation and spectacular symphonic. Starring Bugs Bunny, Elmer Fudd, Daffy Duck and more, young and old alike will delight not only in the music, but will also enjoy the on-screen animation of the bunny himself.

Mahler's Resurrection
Masterworks Edvard Tchivzhel, conductor Tamara Matthews, soprano Embassy Theatre Buy tickets May 10 2008	Mahler’s personal favorite symphony during his own time, this intense reflection on life, death and ultimate spiritual rebirth concludes Maestro’s Tchivzhel's final season in dramatic fashion.

Wayne Brady
Pops Bradley Thachuk, conductor Embassy Theatre Buy tickets May 16 2008	Wayne Brady is perhaps one of the funniest comedic actors on TV. In his new show, Salute to Sammy Davis Jr. Wayne performs some of Sammy's signature songs, such as "Mr. Bojangles," "Love Me Or Leave Me" and “What Kind Of Fool Am I?"

BBQ of Seville
Bradley Thachuk, conductor Foellinger Theatre Buy tickets June 1 2008	Join the Fort Wayne Philharmonic for some good ol' fashioned barbeque and classical music in the open air atmosphere of the Foellinger Theatre. A delicious menu will be provided by Shigs In Pit, a competition BBQ team for Mad Anthony Brewing Company. The cost of tickets is $20 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under. The price includes dinner and a beverage. A cash bar will be provided by Mad Anthony Brewing Company. The BBQ will begin at 4:30pm followed by the concert at 6:00pm.