George Thomson -- calendar of upcoming events

Winter/Spring 2008 Musical Events

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2008 -- The San Domenico Virtuoso Program Orchestra da Camera presents "Bartok at San Domenico," a 'bon voyage' concert prior to our trip to the National Orchestra Festival in Albuquerque. Works by Bartok (String Quartet no. 2, Divertimento), C.P.E. Bach, Puccini. George Thomson, conductor. 3:00 P.M., Bettye Poetz Ferguson Hall, San Domenico School, San Anselmo. Invitation event; for more information call the San Domenico Music Conservatory at (415)258-1921.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2008 --The San Domenico Virtuoso Program Orchestra da Camera performs at the National Orchestra Festival in Albuquerque. Mozart: Divertimento K. 136; Bartok: Divertimento. George Thomson, conductor. 1:00 P.M., Grand Pavilion, Hyatt Regency Hotel, Albuquerque, NM. Free and open to the public.

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, MARCH 15-16, 2008 --The Marin Symphony Youth Orchestra presents its annual 'sit-in' concerts for young children. Audience members are invited to sit among the instruments of the orchestra during the brief program. An instrument 'petting zoo' is held after the concert. Works by Smetana, Offenbach, John Williams (a medley from 'Star Wars',) others. George Thomson, conductor. 3:00 P.M. Saturday:Dixie School, Idylberry Road, Lucas Valley (San Rafael); 3:00 P.M. Sunday: Park School, E. Blithedale Ave., Mill Valley. Free and open to the public. See the Marin Symphony Youth Programs page for more information about the Orchestra.