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Indulge in an enchanted evening of classical music as the South Bend Symphony and Shakespeare at Notre Dame present the second installment in the Jack M. Champaigne Masterworks Series “Shakespeare’s Dreams: music by Mendelssohn, Sibelius, and more.” The enchanting A Midsummer Night’s Dream excerpts by Mendelssohn, featuring the timeless Wedding March, Dance of the Clowns, and more, will transport you to a mystical world of magic and mystery. Program Mendelssohn - A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Overture and excerpts Overture 2. L’istesso tempo. Allegro vivace 4. Andante 5. Allegro appassionato 6. Allegro – cut at b.39 (Tempo allegro) to b.60 (Allegro molto) 7. Con moto tranquillo – cut at b.27 to letter E (b.109). Bsns play upbeat to b.109 8. Andante. Allegro moderato 9. Wedding March – cut at b.29 to letter H (b.108). Tpts play upbeat to b.108 10. Allegro comodo. Marcia Funebre 11. Dance of the Clowns 12. Allegro vivace Finale – (with cut: play only the last 7 bars)   - Intermission -   Sibelius - The Tempest Prelude (op.109, no.1) **Suite No.1 (op.109, no.2) 1.   The Oaktree 2.   Humoresque 3.   Caliban’s Song 4.   The Harvesters 5.   Canon 6.   Scene 7.   Intrada, Berceuse 8.   Entr’acte, Ariel’s Song 9. The Storm Program Notes Coming soon. Musicians Meet the musicians here! Series Sponsor Thank you to our generous series sponsor; Jack M. Champaigne Masterworks Series. Jordan Lexus of Mishawaka is a proud 2023-24 Season Artistic Sponsor.     Program subject to change.

Revel in the sumptuous and spellbinding melodies of Mahler’s Symphony No. 5 as the South Bend Symphony Orchestra presents the second Jack M. Champaigne Masterworks Concert, “Discover Mahler’s Symphony No. 5,” featuring the award-winning composer Michael Schelle, winner of the 2022-23 season Crossroads of America competition. Don’t miss this extraordinary event - secure your tickets now and prepare to be transported to new heights of musical excellence.  Program Michael Schelle - The Fifth Horseman of the Apocalypse Mahler - Symphony No.5, Intro and demos - Intermission - Mahler - Symphony No.5 Program Notes Coming soon. Musicians Meet the musicians here! Series Sponsor Thank you to our generous series sponsor; Jack M. Champaigne Masterworks Series. Jordan Lexus of Mishawaka is a proud 2023-24 Season Artistic Sponsor.   Program subject to change.

The passionate melody and lyrics of arias, duets, trios, and choruses by Mozart, Bizet, Puccini, Verdi, Masagni, and Wagner come to life when the South Bend Lyric Opera and Vesper Chorale join the Symphony for this dynamic performance.   Program Mozart - Magic Flute Overture Donizetti - L’elisir d’amore Venti scudi (Caraman/Smith) Quanto amore (Matanovic/Smith) Donizetti - Don Pasquale Tornami a dir che m’ami (Matanovic/Caraman) Bizet - Carmen Prelude (orchestra) Je dis que rien (Matanovic) Toreador (Smith) March and Chorus (chorus) Mascagni - Cavalleria R Intermezzo (orchestra) Puccini - Turandot Nessun Dorma (Caraman, chorus) Puccini - La Boheme Quando me’n vo’ (Matanovic) O Mimi, tu piu non torni (Caraman/Smith) O suave fanciulla (Matanovic/Caraman)   - Intermission -    Wagner - Rienzi Overture (orchestra) Verdi - Nabucco Va pensiero (chorus) Kevin Puts - Silent Night Blessés. Grabert, Pierre (Smith) Jake Heggie - Moby Dick Captain Ahab, I must speak with you (Smith) Puccini - Tosca Vissi d’arte (Matanovic) E lucevan le stelle (Caraman) Te Deum (Smith, chorus)   Program Notes Coming soon. Musicians Meet the musicians here! Series Sponsor Thank you to our generous series sponsor; Jack M. Champaigne Masterworks Series. Jordan Lexus of Mishawaka is a proud 2023-24 Season Artistic Sponsor.   Program subject to change.

"Dvořák's New World" unpacks Antonín Dvořák's prediction that the future of classical music would be found in the United States rather than Europe. Florence Prices' most famous work, "Ethiopia's Shadow in America," concludes the Masterworks series.  Program Coming soon. Program Notes Coming soon. Musicians Meet the musicians here! Series Sponsor Thank you to our generous series sponsor; Jack M. Champaigne Masterworks Series. Jordan Lexus of Mishawaka is a proud 2023-24 Season Artistic Sponsor.   Program subject to change.