The Rock Concerto
Starring: Alexander Markov, Ivan Bodley and Gregg Gerson
Alexander Markov: Violin & Electric Violin
Ivan Bodley: Bass
Gregg Gerson: Drums / Percussion
Markov is an original: He mesmerizes audiences with his phenomenal 19th century virtuoso repertoire and then in a flash becomes a modern day rock star, causing a sensation with his new entertaining Rock Concerto (U.S. Premiere).
Greater Bridgeport Symphony, Gustav Meier, Music Director/Conductor
Program
Rossini The Barber of Seville Overture
Massenet Meditation from Thais
Sarasate Gypsy Airs
Paganini Variations on One String “G” from Rossini’s Moses in Egypt
Paganini “La Campanella” from Violin Concerto No. 2
Markov/Remington “Rock Concerto” for electric violin, orchestra, choir and rock group, (U.S.Premiere)
Proceeds to support the GBSO, Now Celebrating its Diamond Jubilee Season
Benefit tickets include preferred seating, program listing and post-concert champagne celebration and live-auction in the DuPont Tower at the University of Bridgeport’s Bernhard Center. They are tax-deductible to the extent they exceed $65 per person.