Charleston, W.V. – The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra (WVSO) concludes its 2022-23 season and Music Director search May 6 and 7 with Bold & Brassyin Charleston and Parkersburg.

On Saturday, May 6 at 7:30 p.m. at the Clay Center in Charleston, guest conductor and candidate for the WVSO’s next Music Director, Timothy Verville will lead the orchestra through a program featuring music from Aurturo Márquez and Glinka featuring a side-by-side with the West Virginia Youth Symphony, concluding with a performance of Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4. Additionally, Astral Artist Christopher Goodpasture makes his debut with the WVSO as the guest pianist during Gershwin’s Piano Concerto in F Major.

“I can think of no better way to wrap up a season such as this than with the energetic and engaging music of Marquez, Gershwin, and Tchaikovsky,” said Music Director candidate Timothy Verville.  “I’m also greatly looking forward to the West Virginia Youth Symphony joining us with an exciting side-by-side performance as well! I know audiences will enjoy experiencing a bit of dance music, a jazz-inspired piano concerto, and of course, we conclude with fate hanging in the balance (literally!).”

The Elliot Foundation Symphonic Series concert is made possible by the generous support of the Elliot Foundation, AC&S Incorporated, and the Truist West Virginia Foundation. Concert tickets start at $13 and are available at wvsymphony.org or by calling 304.561.3570.

The WVSO will also perform Bold & Brassy at Blennerhassett School in Parkersburg beginning at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 7. Hosted by the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra of Parkersburg, tickets for the concert are starting at $25 for adults and are available at wvsop.org, at the door, or by calling 888.699.8767 (MYWVSOP). Student tickets are free.

As part of the Music Director candidate’s week, the community will have several chances to meet and chat with Verville, including an event at the Mea Cuppa Coffee Nook at the downtown branch of the Kanawha County Public Library on Monday, May 1 from 4 – 6 p.m. and open rehearsals occurring on Thursday, May 4, Friday, May 5, and Saturday, May 6. The WVSO will also host Batons, Bites, and Insights, a lunchtime lecture with Verville on the Clay Center Stage on Thursday, May 4 from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Attendees should enter through Walker Theater and are encouraged to bring a bag lunch to enjoy throughout the talk.

The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra is West Virginia’s premier performing arts organization, presenting classical and pops concerts annually throughout the Mountain State. Currently in its 84th season, the WVSO is a proud member of the community and enriches the region by providing affordable, high-quality concerts, collaborations with West Virginia arts organizations and a nationally award-winning education program.

TIMOTHY VERVILLE – SCHEDULE OF THE WEEK: May 1 – 7, 2023

Subject to change. Please visit wvsymphony.org for updates

Monday, May 1

4 – 6 p.m. | Community Event at the Mea Cuppa Coffee Nook at the new Kanawha County Public Library downtown branch – Music Director candidate Timothy Verville will meet and greet community members at 123 Capitol Street, Charleston, WV 25301. This event is open to the public.

7 – 7:30 p.m. | West Virginia Symphony Chorus Rehearsal visit – Christ Church United Methodist

7:45 – 8:45 p.m. | West Virginia Youth Symphony Rehearsal visit – Horace Mann Middle School

Wednesday, May 3

7:30 – 8:30 a.m. | Vandalia Rotary Presentation, Edgewood Country Club, Charleston

Thursday, May 4

11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Baton, Bites, and Insights – Clay Center stage (bring-your-lunch lecture, free & open to the public)

3 – 4 p.m. | Edgewood Summit Presentation, Edgewood Summit, Charleston

5:30 – 6:30 p.m. | Open House, Green Room, Clay Center

7 – 9:30 p.m. | WVSO Open Rehearsal – Clay Center

Friday, May 5

4 – 6:30 p.m.   | WVSO Open Rehearsal – Clay Center

8 – 10:30 p.m. | WVSO Open Rehearsal – Clay Center

Saturday, May 6

10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | WVSO Open Rehearsal – Clay Center

6:30 – 7 p.m. | Pre-Concert Talk – Clay Center stage

7:30 – 10 p.m. | Bold & Brassy Concert – Clay Center

Sunday, May 7

1:30 – 2 p.m. | Pre-Concert Talk – Blennerhassett School stage

2:30 – 4 p.m. | Bold & Brassy Concert – Blennerhassett School