Enrique Diemecke music director and conductor
Elissa Koljonen violin
Thea Musgrave
Rainbow (1990)
Ludwig von Beethoven
Violin Concerto in D Major, op. 61
Jan Sibelius
Symphony No. 1 in E Minor, op. 39
Brilliant color, lyric beauty and sweeping landscapes define this unforgettable orchestral journey. The concert opens with the atmospheric colors of Musgrave’s Rainbow followed by the timeless elegance of Beethoven’s Violin Concerto. Sibelius’s Symphony No. 1 brings the program to a powerful close evoking the radiant light and storied landscapes of the north.
What You’ll Hear:
Inside the Music • 6:30pm
Title: TBD
Guest Speaker: TBD
About the guest artist:
Recognized as one of the most celebrated violinists of her generation, Elissa Lee Koljonen has thrilled audiences and critics in more than one hundred cities throughout the world. Ms. Koljonen received international acclaim when she became the first recipient of the prestigious Henryk Szeryng Foundation Award and the silver medalist of the Carl Flesch International Violin Competition. Her playing has been hailed by the Helsingin Sanomat (Helsinki) as “sparkling, sensual and personal,” and the Chicago Tribune has said she displays “boundless technique and musicianship.”
Ms. Koljonen has performed with such orchestras as the Boston Pops, the Minnesota Orchestra, the Philadelphia Orchestra, and the Royal Philharmonic, as well as the symphony orchestras of Bilbao, Baltimore, Cincinnati, Dallas, Detroit, Oregon, Pittsburgh, Helsinki, and Seoul. She garnered critical acclaim for her appearance with the Orchestre Philharmonique de Monte-Carlo in a special concert celebrating the 700th anniversary of the Grimaldi Dynasty. She has collaborated with such noted conductors as Matthias Bamert, Dirk Brossé, JoAnn Falletta, Lawrence Foster, Miguel Harth-Bedoya, Neeme Järvi, James Judd, Andrew Litton, José-Luis Novo, the late James DePreist, and the late Bryden Thomson.
Read more of Elissa’s biography.
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 at 810.237.7333, email at tickets@thefim.org or speak to an usher when you arrive at the venue.
What you need to know:
No one under 5 admitted (including babies in arms)
Runtime: approximately 2 hours including intermission
Sensory warning: Live, full orchestra with percussion and loud volume.
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Tickets starting at $28 / $22 for Genesee County residents (total price includes fees)
Ticket packages on sale May 29. This performance is eligible for a special limited-time 20% package discount. Click to learn more and purchase a package.
Single tickets go on sale May 29 (Capitol Theatre) and July 1 (Whiting Auditorium, Flint Symphony Orchestra and Flint Repertory Theatre.)
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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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American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter
An American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter will be present during this performance. To be seated in the ASL section, please contact FIM Ticket Center at 810.237.7333, email at tickets@thefim.org or speak to an usher when you arrive at the venue.
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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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Policies
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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.