Terre Haute Symphony League Hosts Artistry in Sound Fundraiser for THSO at Swope Art Museum
On Sunday April 14, 2024, at 2:00pm, the Terre Haute Symphony Leagues will share a unique fundraiser called Artistry in Sound featuring a musical recital performed by the Angelus Duo (harp and flute) centered around Paul Jenkins’ painting Phenomena Near Baber Woods on display at The Swope Art Museum. Attendees will be able to view the painting as they listen to the Angelus Duo’s carefully programmed performance. The peak of the recital will showcase the world-premiere of “…yet so close” written by Terre Haute native and award-winning composer Jack Nesser. Nesser’s original composition is inspired by Jenkins’ painting and shares a musical reflection of the artwork. Hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar catered by The Saratoga will be available starting at 2pm. The performance will start at 2:30pm and last until 3:30pm. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet the musicians and composer following the performance until 4pm.
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THSO to Perform Music of the Heavens Celebrating the Total Solar Eclipse
On April 6, 2024, at 7:30pm, the Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra presents Music of the Heavens featuring music from Star Wars, Apollo 13, Star Trek, Holst’s The Planets, The Mandalorian, E.T. and more to kick of the Total Solar Eclipse weekend in Terre Haute. Audiences will enjoy their favorite space-inspired music complete with fully integrated video projections created by José Francisco Salgado for an out-of-this-world experience!
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Bowden Announces Retirement from THSO in 2025: Kalia Appointed Artistic Director-Designate
Dr. David Bowden, who has directed the Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra since 1997, announces his retirement as Artistic Director effective June 30, 2025, completing 28 years of service to the Terre Haute community. The Terre Haute Symphony Association (THSA) Board of Directors is excited to announce that Dr. Roger Kalia has been appointed Artistic Director-Designate. He will begin his tenure as Artistic Director on July 1, 2025.
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THSO to Honor Bob Brown with Gift of Music Award
The Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra announces a gala award ceremony and dinner to honor long-term THSO-supporter and multi-year THSO president, Bob Brown, with the organization’s Gift of Music Award. The award ceremony will take place on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at the Terre Haute Country Club. Guests will enjoy a cocktail hour with hors d'oeuvres at 5pm and a gourmet three-course meal with an intimate musical performance by Principal Harp Melanie Mashner at 6pm.
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Bowden Excited to Work with Rubio Again
“I am very excited to work with violinist Elina Rubio again,” said Artistic Director, David Bowden. “She is a superb artist, as we all saw in April of 2023 when she played the Brahms Violin Concerto with the THSO. Ravel’s "Tzigane” is a fiery display piece based in Gypsy music that is perfect for Elina. It starts with her playing solo, then the harp enters coordinating its own virtuoso part with the violin. The orchestra enters and round and round we all go until the wild thrilling finish.”
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