2006-2007 Season
 “Bad Boy Beethoven is Back!
Anton Nel
October 7, 2006
8 p.m. Riverside Municipal Auditorium
- Beethoven: Piano Piano Concerto no. 3
- Tchaikovsky: Symphony no. 4
“Bad Boy Beethoven” returns with the Piano Concerto no. 3, performed by Beethoven specialist, Anton Nel. Anton’s unique approach to Beethoven enables us to hear this familiar music as if for the fi rst time. The Philharmonic has set new standards of Tchaikovsky performances over the years and the popular 4th Symphony (inspired by
Beethoven’s 5th) is a sonic roller coaster not to be missed!
Signature Sponsors for this concert:
Robert and Helga Wolf and Family & Aaron and Stephany Knox and Family
Unexpectedly Wild
Robert Bonfiglio, Harmonica
November 12, 2005
8 p.m. Riverside Municipal Auditorium
- Sundown on South Street, Daugherty
- Rondo, Infernal Dance, Berceuse and Finale, Stravinsky
- Medley for Harmonica and Orchestra, Stephen Foster
- Sensamayá, Silvestre Revueltas.
- Afternoon of a Faune, Debussy
A harmonica with a symphony orchestra? Certainly, and Robert Bonfiglio is simply the best in the world. Don’t miss this concert’s colorful and explosive sonic surprises!
Sponsored by: Billie and Gene Yeager
 A Joyful Noise
Ani Aznavoorian: Cello
January 20, 2007
8 p.m. Riverside Municipal Auditorium
- Billy the Kid selections, Copland
- Cello Concerto no. 1, Shostakovich
- Enigma Variations, Elgar
- 1812 Overture, Tchaikovsky
Brilliant young prize-winning cellist Ani Aznavoorian performs Shostakovich’s satiric and triumphant Cello Concerto No. 1. The 1812 will feature an indoor “fireworks” display, electronic cannon effects, the Bell Ringers from Riverside’s First Presbyterian Church and a guest appearance by the Raincross Chorale.
Signature Sponsor for this concert:
Riverside Metro Auto Group
 A Sendai Celebration!
Gala Season Finale
Ilana Setapen
March 24, 2007
8 p.m. Riverside Municipal Auditorium
- Concerto for Violin and Orchestra, Brahms
- Opera Favorites by Puccini, Lehar and Verdi
Ilana Setapen returns following her stunning Tchaikovsky Concerto
debut last season, and performs the irresistible Brahms Violin Concerto. Join
us as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of our sister city relationship with Sendai, Japan with special music, guests and surprises.
Sponsored by:
Constance and Ronald Bailey
Our pops style “Promenade” concert. *Optional Gala
Upgrade includes table seating with wine and hors d’ouvres.
“The audience virtually exploded in response.”
(The Press- Enterprise) 
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