Flint Symphony Orchestra
Flint Symphony Chorus
Nada Radakovich Flint Symphony Chorus director
Enrique Diemecke music director and conductor
Abdiel Vázquez piano
Program
Maurice Ravel Piano Concerto for the Left Hand
Daphnis et Chloé
Like stepping into a Monet painting, Ravel’s choreographic symphony, Daphnis et Chloé, shimmers with the magic of watercolors and dreams. Adding to the reverie, Abdiel Vázquez — familiar to FSO audiences as our charismatic Holiday Pops conductor — will trade his baton for the piano bench on the Whiting stage. His performance of Ravel’s unique work for piano will single-handedly enchant you with its mysterious beauty and breathtaking technical demands. How does he do it?! We don’t know yet, but we hope you’ll join us to find out!
What You’ll Hear:
Inside the Music • 6:30pm
Title: From Podium to Piano
Guest Speaker: Gregg Powell, FSO principal bassist and personnel manager, interviews Abdiel Vázquez, pianist and conductor.
About the guest artist:
Abdiel Vázquez is a New York-based conductor and pianist, acclaimed for his versatility across opera, symphonic music, and solo piano performance. Originally from Mexico, he is the Founder and Artistic Director of both La Súper Philharmonic Orchestra in Monterrey and Vincerò Academy, an international mentorship platform for young opera singers. Vázquez has appeared at prestigious venues including Carnegie Hall, Teatro Colón, and Palacio de Bellas Artes, and has collaborated with renowned artists such as Ailyn Pérez, Elīna Garanča, and Javier Camarena. He is noted for conducting and playing from the piano in works by Beethoven, Gershwin, and Márquez. His discography includes the solo albums Love & Death and In the Silent Night, as well as a Latin GRAMMY®-nominated recording with the Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra. Vázquez continues to inspire audiences worldwide through performance, education, and artistic leadership.
Rush Tickets:
$13 student/veteran/military rush tickets available at FIM Ticket Center on the day of the show with a valid student/military ID.
Backstage Pass
Students age 13 and older are invited to come backstage during the intermission of all FSO classical concerts. You will meet the FSO musicians, and check out the behind the scenes activity, all while enjoying Enzos pizza. Look for the welcome table before the concert to get your pass.
An American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter will be present during this performance. To be seated in the ASL section, please contact FIM Ticket Center or speak to an usher when you arrive at the venue.
Sponsored by:
Dr. Rama Rao
Dr. Brenda Fortunate
Jean Craig Flynn
What you need to know:
No one under 5 admitted (including babies in arms)
Runtime: approximately 2 hours 30 minutes
(including intermission)
Sensory warning: Live, full orchestra with percussion and loud volume.
Tickets starting at $25 / $19 for Genesee County residents (total price includes fees)
Package Discount Save 15% when you build a package with three or more qualifying performances. Create your package online or, if you already have a package, add this performance and receive your discount by calling the FIM Ticket Center at 810.237.7333.
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Age Recommendations
No one under 5 admitted (including babes in arms).
All patrons regardless of age, must have a ticket to enter the venue.
Regardless of age, disruptive patrons will be asked to leave.
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Photography
No photography or videography is allowed during this performance.
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Walkers & Wheelchairs
Due to (firecode), wheelchairs and walkers are only allowed in the accessible seating area and cannot be parked in the aisles.
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Accessible seating
Accessible seating is available and tickets must be purchased by phone or in person at FIM Ticket Center. Please inform the Patron Services Representative of any special needs you or your guests may have while purchasing tickets. Accessible seating is available for the patron and one companion.
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Security
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No re-entry
No Re-entry. Once your ticket has been scanned, please plan to stay and enjoy the entire performance. Patrons will not be allowed to re-enter.
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Smoke/vape free zone
Smoke-Free Zones. All FIM venues are smoke-free. Per Michigan Law, Public Act 188, smoking is not allowed inside a venue or within 20 feet from the entrance to the building. Violators will be asked to leave. Vape-Free Zones. Vaping is not allowed anywhere within the venue. Violators will be asked to leave.
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Weapon free zone
Weapon-Free Zones. Firearms and weapons of any kind, including concealed weapons and pocket knives are prohibited.
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Assistive Listening Devices
Assistive listening devices are available at no charge. These devices are available from the FIM Whiting Auditorium lobby desk. A driver’s license, state-issued ID card or another form of security deposit is required.
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Familiarization Tours
Familiarization tours are offered to all patrons. Take a tour of the seating area and facilities before purchasing tickets. Guided tours for the visually impaired are available by appointment. Contact FIM Ticket Center to schedule your tour.
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Disruptive Patrons
Disruptive patrons, regardless of age, will be asked to leave. No refunds will be given.
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Program Content
Program Content Please note some performances may contain adult themes. Please check the event listing age recommendations prior to purchase or call FIM Ticket Center.
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Children & Families
All patrons, regardless of age, must have a ticket to enter the venue. Children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult. For safety reasons, strollers and car seats are not allowed in the theatre. Regardless of age, disruptive patrons will be asked to leave. No refunds will be given.