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March
March
Disney Favorites with Jenny Oaks Baker
April 1st - 8pm
Daniel Meyer conductor
Jenny Oaks Baker violin
Special Guest Conductor Mili Chiang-Hanes
Violinist Jenny Oaks Baker was such a sensation in her Erie Philharmonic debut that we have invited her back - this time to join us for our Pops season finale. She’ll perform arrangements from classic Disney films including hits from her album, Wish Upon a Star. From A Whole New World to Beauty and the Beast, Jenny will bring a unique musicianship and flair to these classic film scores. The Philharmonic will fill the evening with other favorites from the rich songbook Disney has collected over the years.
September
September
Every Breath You Take: the Music of Sting and The Police
September 24th - 8pm
Daniel Meyer conductor
September 24 is opening night of our 2016–17 Hanes Erie Pops Series! We are excited to welcome back our good friends, Jeans ‘n Classics, from Ontario as they present one of their newest shows, Every Breath You Take: the Music of Sting and The Police. With incredible hits like Every Little Thing She Does is Magic and Message in a Bottle, and Fields of Gold and An Englishman in New York, this concert is a great way to kick-off our pops series. We’re excited to feature the music of one of the most popular bands and solo artists from our generation.
October
October
Danny Elfman in Concert
October 29th - 8pm
Eden Dolanc soprano
Ken Johnston violin
Daniel Meyer conductor
Erie Philharmonic Chorus
Dr. Gabrielle Dietrich chorusmaster
We’ll celebrate Halloween with the best of the best as we present an evening of music by popular film composer Danny Elfman. His name is synonymous with the films of Tim Burton, and what better way to enjoy the delights of the holiday than with music from these magical films? From Batman to Edward Scissorhands, Sleepy Hollow to Beetlejuice, and, most memorably, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Danny Elfman has penned delightfully dark and ghoulish scores. The Philharmonic will also perform some classic Halloween music to add to the festivities.
Costumes encouraged for this musical fright night - prizes will be awarded!
December
December
Come Home for the Holidays
December 3rd - 2:30pm and 8pm
Daniel Meyer conductor
Kate Neubert Lechner soprano
Erie Philharmonic Chorus & Young People's Chorus of Erie
Dr. Gabrielle Dietrich director
Our annual Come Home for the Holidays concert has become one of the most treasured holiday traditions in Erie. We invite you and your family to get into the spirit of the season with us. With a cast that includes the Erie Philharmonic Chorus, the Young People’s Chorus of Erie, and special solo appearances, our annual holiday concert is filled with the music you love mixed with a few new treasures. You can choose from the family-friendly
matinee concert or the full evening performance.
For the matinee performance, please join as at 1pm for children's activities in the lobby of the Warner Theatre. The expERIEnce Children's Museum will have mobile exhibit units set up in addition to holiday-themed arts and crafts.
Matinee Sponsors
Evening Sponsors
February
February
Casablanca
February 4th - 8pm
James Fellenbaum guest conductor
In February, we are thrilled to offer a special viewing of the film Casablanca, projected on a large screen above the Warner Theatre stage, while the musicians of the Philharmonic perform the score live in perfect synchronicity with the action! Take yourself back to the glorious golden age of film, in Erie’s original movie palace, with the Erie Philharmonic providing the beautiful score in real time. Whether you’ve never seen Casablanca before, or if you’ve seen it a hundred times, you’ll love this unique way to experience the iconic film in live symphonic grandeur.
This concert is made possible by the generous support of Dr. and Mrs. Robert Guelcher.
