Atlantic Classical Orchestra Series IV

CONCERT 4
Friday, March 30, 2012 
4pm and 8pm
Twilight (8 PM) Concert Series Sponsored by Price Wealth Management/UBS INSERT LOGO

Stewart Robertson
Artistic Director and Conductor
Luis Gomez-Imbert, Double Bass

The fourth and final concert of the Atlantic Classical Orchestra’s 2012 Season features popular classical milestones such as Copland’s Appalachian Spring and the Overture to Il Signor Bruschino.  This performance also includes Jacques Ibert’s fun, Divertissement and ACO’s own principal bass Luis Gomez performing Koussevitksy’s Double Bass Concerto.

ACO Principal Bassist Luis Gomez-Imbert enjoys a multi-faceted career as performer and pedagogue.  Raised in the rich Venezuelan musical tradition, Luis has been surrounded by different forms of music and musicians who have been a major influence in his development as a musical performer. His recordings include CDs with the Lyric label and also with OO record label.  One of these recordings was awarded the 1992 New Recording of the Year by the Contemporary Record Society.  

PROGRAM
Giaocchino Rossini
Overture, Il Signor Bruschino

Aaron Copland
Appalachian Spring

Serge Koussevitzky
Double Bass Concerto in F# minor, Op. 3

Richard Wagner
Siegfried Idyll

Jacques Ibert
Divertissement

 

ABOUT THE ATLANTIC CLASSICAL ORCHESTRA

The Atlantic Classical Orchestra (ACO) is one of the finest regional orchestras in the country.  This 100% professional orchestra is led by Grammy-nominated artistic director and conductor, Stewart Robertson.  Maestro Robertson is recognized internationally for artistic excellence having been the music director of the 70 year-old Florida Grand Opera and New York's prestigious Glimmerglass Opera.  His artistic reputation attracts top musicians from as far away as Chicago, Hartford and South America.  Experience excellence as the Atlantic Classical orchestra performs the world’s greatest music on Florida’s Treasure Coast.