IF YOU GOWhat: CSO season finaleWhen and where: 8 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St.; 3 p.m. Sunday, April 28, at VW Conference Center, 7351 Volkswagen DriveAdmission: $19-$81 Saturday, $25 SundayPhone: 423-267-8583Website: www.ChattanoogaSymphony.org
Illustration of Elvis Presley by Elliot RosensteinThe Chattanooga Symphony & Opera will close out the 2012-13 season with a concert referencing two giants of the music world: Elvis and Mahler.
The showpiece is the Austrian composer’s dramatic Symphony No. 5. Contemporary composer Michael Daugherty will offer two fun works: “Motown Metal” and “Dead Elvis.” The latter features guest artist Benjamin Kamins on bassoon.
The concert will be presented Saturday night, April 27, at the Tivoli Theatre and repeated Sunday afternoon, April 28, at the VW Conference Center. CSO Music Director Kayoko Dan will conduct both performances.
The CSO has performed several works by Daugherty this season, and he is in town this week to work with university and high school students to discuss his process and influences.