West Virginia Symphony Orchestra presents Around the World

CHARLESTON, W.VA. (10/31/22) – The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra (WVSO) continues its 2022-23 season and Music Director search Nov. 19 with Around the World at the Clay Center in Charleston.

On Saturday, Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the Clay Center in Charleston, guest conductor and candidate for the WVSO’s next Music Director, Scott Woodard will lead the WVSO through a program featuring music from Strauss, Vivaldi, Okoye, and Kalinikov. The concert will open with a special appearance by the WV Symphony Chorus.

The orchestra will also welcome 2023 WV Music Hall of Fame inductee, pianist Barbara Nissman, to the stage for a performance of Prokofiev’s Concerto. Nissman is a world-renowned concert pianist as well as a proud “West Virginian by choice” having lived in Lewisburg for the past three decades. Additionally, she received the Governor’s Lifetime Achievement in the Arts award in 2020 and is a past winner of the Governor’s Distinguished Service to the Arts award.

The Elliot Foundation Symphonic Series concert is made possible by the generous support of Jackson Kelly, PLLC and Thomas Health. Concert tickets start at $13 and are available at wvsymphony.org or by calling 304.561.3570.

As part of the Music Director candidate’s week, the community will have several chances to meet and chat with Woodard, including an event at Taylor Books on Monday, Nov. 14 from 4 – 6 p.m. and several open rehearsals occurring on Thursday, Nov. 17, Friday, Nov. 18, and Saturday, Nov. 19. The WVSO will also host Batons, Bites, and Insights, a lunchtime lecture with Woodard on the Clay Center Stage on Thursday, Nov. 17 from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Attendees should please 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.

SCOTT WOODARD – SCHEDULE OF THE WEEK FOR MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES
November 14-19

Subject to change. Please visit wvsymphony.org for updates

Monday, November 14

4 – 6 p.m. | Community Event at Taylor Books – Music Director candidate Scott Woodard will meet and greet community members at Taylor Books, 226 Capitol Street, Charleston. This event is open to the public.

6:30 – 7:30 p.m. | West Virginia Youth Symphony Rehearsal visit – Horace Mann Middle School

8 – 8:30 p.m. | West Virginia Symphony Chorus Rehearsal visit – Christ Church United Methodist

Wednesday, November 16

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

Thursday, November 17

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, November 18

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

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

Saturday, November 19

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. | Around the World Concert – Clay Center

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