Download the 2010/2011 Youth and Family Brochure
February 16 & 18 10am and 11:50am
February 17 10 am
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Thomas Wilkins, conductor
Program to include:
DELIBES Prelude to Sylvia
TCHAIKOVSKY Coronation March
TCHAIKOVSKY Andantino (mvt. II) from Symphony No. 4
GRIEG "In the Hall of the Mountain King" from Peer Gynt
DVOŘÁK Slavonic Dance, Op. 46, No. 1
RIMSKY-KORSAKOV Finale from Capriccio espagnol
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The BSO has a long history of presenting classical music programs to educate and entertain young audiences. Year after year, these programs continue to thrill and inspire the next generation of music lovers. The weekday Youth Concerts attract elementary and middle school children and their teachers from all across New England, while the weekend Family Concerts are a delightful way for families to spend time together. BSO Youth and Family concerts are compelling and interactive and will introduce young people and families to the wide spectrum of classical music. This season’s ![[Youth]](/images/_images/EDU/violinYouthx156.jpg)
theme is “Community Pride: A Musical Look at Cooperation, Communication, and Conviction.” Returning to the BSO in 2011 is Thomas Wilkins, Music Director of the Omaha Symphony. His energy and commitment to promoting a lifelong enthusiasm for music makes him an audience favorite among all ages.
Again this season, the BSO has teamed up with Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras (BYSO), led by music director Federico Cortese, to provide an entertaining Family Subscription option featuring both BSO members and the outstanding young musicians from BYSO. All shows offer hands-on preor post-concert activities that add to the performance.
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We look forward to welcoming you to one the BSO’s longstanding traditions in world-renowned Symphony Hall!
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BSO Youth & Family Concert week is made possible by UBS.
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Thomas Wilkins was appointed music director of the Omaha Symphony in 2005. He is also the resident conductor of the Detroit Symphony and the principal guest conductor for the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra. Mr. Wilkins brings energy and commitment to audiences of all ages. During his conducting career, Mr. Wilkins has been featured with orchestras throughout the United States, including the Dallas Symphony, Cleveland Orchestra, Buffalo Philharmonic, Houston Symphony and the National Symphony in Washington, D.C. 
