2008 CONCERT SEASON

Dynamic Duos

The Gold Coast Philharmonic Orchestra
Saturday 26th April 7.30pm and Sunday 27th April 2.30pm
Robina Community Centre

The orchestral experience with the Gold Coast Philharmonic Orchestra features professional, semi-professional and highly skilled amateur musicians who choose to live and work on the Gold Coast and who are based here while enjoying international music careers, the opportunity to meet the soloists and musicians in exclusive pre-concert events and while enjoying refreshments at interval, raffles, a talented and knowledgable compere and a welcoming atmosphere for everyone including children, first timers and the experienced orchestral audience.

THE GOLD COAST PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

and Conductor Mark Turpin Presents....

“DYNAMIC DUOS”
Twice the fun with the Gold Coast’s own Orchestra
Saturday 26 April at 7.30 pm & Sunday 27 April at 2.30 pm
ROBINA COMMUNITY CENTRE AUDITORIUM

The 60 piece orchestra will perform with featured soloists performing the Double Cello Concerto by Vivaldi with Elizabeth Spiller and Paticia Favaloro and to celebrate Mozart's anniversary, the Flute and Harp Concerto with Justin Hart, Flute and Katie Howes, Harp and Concerto No1 for Double Horn performed by Fiona Worsnop.

The program also includes the most famous love duo of all time Romeo and Juliet by Prokofiev, a clarinet duo with wind orchestra by Mendelssohn with Diane Sale and David LaMotte, the only two movements of Schubert's Unfinished Symphony, Rossini's William Tell Overture which tells the story of William Tell and his son and more.

TICKETS
	Dynamic Duo only	Subscribers Series 4 Concerts
Adults	$22	$90
Concession/Students	$20	$81
Friends of the Philharmonic* & Group Bookings of 10 or more	$15	$63
Children under 12	Free
BOOKINGS NOW OPEN Tickets available at the Gold Coast Arts Centre Box Office 5588 4000
* A "Friend" is a financial "Friend of the Philharmonic" member. Cost is $10 per year. "Friends" receive discounts at concerts, newsletters and invitations to soiree and matinee events.

“VIP Preferred Seating” area at the Robina concerts available for patrons with pre-purchased Arts Centre Box Office Tickets. General seating for tickets purchased at the door on the day.

THE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA OPENING NIGHT SUBSCRIBER SERIES

For a unique inside look at the orchestra and conductor in action
subscribe to the 2008 Philharmonic Opening Night Subscriber Series.
As a subscriber you will:
* save 10% on ticket prices
* Enjoy VIP Preferred Seating at the Robina Community Centre Concerts (26 April, 25 October & 13 December 2008)
* Have your choice of the best seats at the Gold Coast Arts Centre Concert (19 July 2008)
* Be invited to three exclusive pre-concert events with a presentation from conductor Mark Turpin, soloists and key orchestra members over wine and cheese before each Saturday night concert (at Robina from 6.30 pm on 26 April, 25 October & 13 December 2008)
* Support your own Philharmonic Orchestra

Bookings for all tickets and the Opening Night Subscriber Series
at the Gold Coast Arts Centre Box Office 5588 4000

Subscriber Series*: Adults $90, Concession/Student $81, Friend of the Philharmonic $63

*Includes one ticket to the opening nights (Saturday) of “Dynamic Duos” Robina Community Centre 26 April 2008, “The Grand Tour” Saturday 19 July 2008 Gold Coast Arts Centre Theatre, “The Orchestra’s Guide to the Galaxy” Saturday 25 October 2008 Robina Community Centre & “Christmas Concerto” Saturday 13 December 2008 Robina Community Centre.

Information on The Gold Coast Philharmonic Orchestra’s 2008 Concert season is available at www.goldcoastphilharmonic.com & www.gcac.com.au

THE GRAND TOUR

The Gold Coast Philharmonic Orchestra
Saturday 19th July 7.30pml
Gold Coast Arts Centre

THE GOLD COAST PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
Presents....

“THE GRAND TOUR”
Travel the World of Orchestral Music in the lap of luxury.
Saturday 19 July 2008 at 7.30 pm
GOLD COAST ARTS CENTRE

Tour the world in the lap of luxury with the Gold Coast Philharmonic Orchestra and Conductor Mark Turpin at the Gold Coast Arts Centre on Saturday 19 July 2008 at 7.30 pm. Experience the most beautiful orchestral music which will evoke images and memories of Italy, Russia, Europe, England, art galleries, museums and historic buildings while always having our home land in our hearts.

TICKETS
Adults	$35
Concession/Students	$30
Friend of the Philharmonic*, Friends of the Arts Centre & Group Bookings of 10 or more	$25
Children under 12	$5
BOOKINGS NOW OPEN Tickets available at the Gold Coast Arts Centre Box Office 5588 4000
* A "Friend" is a financial "Friend of the Philharmonic" member. Cost is $10 per year. "Friends" receive discounts at concerts, newsletters and invitations to soiree and matinee events.

“VIP Preferred Seating” area at the Robina concerts available for patrons with pre-purchased Arts Centre Box Office Tickets. General seating for tickets purchased at the door on the day.

THE ORCHESTRA'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY

The Gold Coast Philharmonic Orchestra
Saturday 25th October 7.30pm and Sunday 26th October 2.30pm
Robina Community Centre

“THE ORCHESTRA’S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY”
Come on board for the ride of your life
Saturday 25 October at 7.30 pm & Sunday 26 October at 2.30 pm
ROBINA COMMUNITY CENTRE AUDITORIUM
Adults $22, Concession/Students $20,
Friends of the Philharmonic & Group Bookings of 10 or more $15, Children under 12 free.

CHRISTMAS CONCERTO

The Gold Coast Philharmonic Orchestra
Saturday 13th December 7.30pm
Robina Community Centre

“CHRISTMAS CONCERTO”
Saturday 13 December 2008 at 7.30 pm
ROBINA COMMUNITY CENTRE AUDITORIUM
Adults $22, Concession/Students $20,
Friends of the Philharmonic & Group Bookings of 10 or more $15, Children under 12 free.