2008-2009 Season

The Inaugural Concert of the 2008-2009 Season
In Tribute to Children of War

Sunday December 7, 2008
at half-past seven in the evening
Hobby Center for the Performing Arts
Zilkha Hall, 800 Bagby at Walker
Houston, Texas

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Tenth Annual Virtuosi Concerto Competition

Saturday, February 7, 2009, 9:00am-4:00pm
The Virtuosi Studio, Memorial City Mall

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Houston Symphony’s Salute to Educators Concert
with Virtuosi of Houston as the Guest Youth Orchestra in a
Side-by-Side Concert

Tuesday, February 17, 2009, 7:30pm
Jones Hall for the Performing Arts, 615 Louisiana
Rehearsal days and & times to be announced.

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“Legends of the Future VI: Honoring our Armed Forces”
Annual Dinner and Concert

Saturday, April 4, 2009
6:30pm Hotel InterContinental,
Houston San Felipe at Loop 610

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The Finale of the Season Graduation &
Concerto Concert Performances by the
Concerto Competition winners and Concerto Competition

Saturday, May 9, 2009, 7:30 pm
Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, Zilkha Hall

"Virtuosi of Houston proved to be one of those turning points in life for our daughter, Sara. Prior to auditioning for and being accepted in Virtuosi, we had been looking for some way in which to expand and enhance Sara's musical education. Virtuosi provided us with the way to move forward. From the very first rehearsal, it was evident that the training would be intense and, given the obvious dedication of the maestros, the quality of instruction would be high. Additionally, it was apparent that the deliberately small size of this chamber orchestra would also ensure much more individualized attention than was possible in large city youth orchestras. Virtuosi exceeded our expectations from the beginning. We believe that Sara's success in music can be traced back to the education, support and encouragement she received at Virtuosi. In fact, Sara recently admitted to us that before Virtuosi, she was ready to give up on music. But now, because of Virtuosi, Sara has found a passion that she has chosen to make into a career."
Nelson and Catherine Ordóñez
parents of Sara who recently completed her first year in the pre-college division at Juilliard and earned the position of first chair viola for the first concert