Tues. June 26
Pre-Season Concert. Winners of the 50th Annual Young Artists Auditions. Sponsored by the Associates of the Redlands Bowl, Inc. |
Fri. June 29
Summer Festival Symphony Orchestra. "2001 Pops Odyssey:" Frank Fetta, conductor. Guest soloist Suzanna Guzman, mezzo-soprano. |
Tues. July 3
Dark for National Holiday. |
Fri. July 6
Ballet Folklorico Del Pacifico. An exciting music and dance troupe bringing to life the legends, myths, traditions and richness that define Mexico. Co-sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Redlands. |
Tues. July 10
Harry James Orchestra. Veteran swing trumpeter, Art Depew, leads this timeless Big Band orchestra in a concert of Swing and Big Band favorites. By special arrangement with Producers, Incorporated. Co-sponsored by Empire Marine Boat Sales & Service. |
Fri. July 13
Byron Nease & Suzanne Ishee. "Broadway Love Songs." A "valentine" of touching vignettes from the most enduring and best-loved musicals performed by these accomplished Broadway stars. Co-sponsored by the Rotary Club of Redlands. |
Tues. July 17
Universal Ballet. A program of "Classical Ballet Masterpieces" blending the grace and harmony of Asian thought and culture with the strength and beauty of western classical ballet. |
Fri. July 20
Summer Festival Symphony Orchestra. "On Our Way Up:" Frank Fetta, conductor. Shostakovich Piano Concerto performed by guest pianist, 14-year-old Angela Chang. |
Tues. July 24
Boulder Brass. This enthusiastic and gifted twelve-member brass ensemble from Colorado has earned the reputation as the region's finest performers of diverse brass music. Co-sponsored by La-Z-Boy West. |
Fri. & Sat July 27 & 28
Musical: "Meet Me In St. Louis." Originally a 1944 MGM movie starring Judy Garland, this is a warmhearted story of a happy family's life in St. Louis, Missouri, as they anticipate the wonders of the 1904 World's Fair. Adapted for Broadway by Hugh Wheeler. Score by Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane. Carey Curtis Smith, producer/director; Dr. Angela Brand, music director/conductor; Jo Dierdorff, choreographer; Blue Anderson, director's assistant; Tamara Lillibridge, stage manager. Co-sponsored by the Physicians of Beaver Medical Group. |
Tues. July 31
Goldenflute Chamber Trio. Flute, cello & piano: "Bach to Jazz." A lively history of music from 17th century works to contemporary American folk and jazz music. Co-sponsored by Hartnell, Horspool & Fox, a Professional Law Corp. |
Fri. Aug. 3
State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara - "Giselle" with Orchestra. The most celebrated and elegant ballet of the Romantic Era, this classic dance performance with live orchestra is a Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival premiere. Rodney Gustafson, artistic director. Frank Fetta, conductor. |
Tues. Aug. 7
Chavatal/Kritzer Duo. Classical guitarist/coloratura soprano. Folk and American Songs in an experience of playfulness and the magic of genuine musical ensemble. Co-sponsored by Walter's Merceded-Benz. |
Fri. Aug.10
United States Air Force Band of The Golden West. This forty-five member musical squadron continues to maintain its rich tradition of musical excellence and outstanding Air Force professionalism. |
Tues. Aug. 14
Reinhold Schwarzwald. Alto saxophonist with a combo of piano, drums, guitar and bass. This international performing & recording jazz artist expresses the soulful and passionate "voice" of the saxophone with an electric mix of R&B, Pop, Brazilian and Bossa Nova. Co-sponsored by Barich & Associates. |
Fri. Aug. 17
"A Gershwin Party." Leon Bates, pianist; Louis Toppin, soprano; William Brown, tenor. A sparkling celebration of the vocal and piano music of George Gershwin. |
Tues. Aug. 21
"The Mikado" by Gilbert & Sullivan. Frank Fetta, producer/music director; Christopher Harlan, stage director. Famous popular comic operetta full of charming melodies and tongue-twisting "patter songs." |
Fri. Aug. 24
Summer Festival Symphony Orchestra. "Fantasy Finale:" Frank Fetta, conductor. Bruch's "Scottish Fantasy" performed by guest violinist Xue Wei. |
