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ITZHAK PERLMANSun., Jan. 6, 2013, at 7:30 p.m.Jacoby Symphony HallFabio Mechetti, conductor • Itzhak Perlman, special guestItzhak Perlman makes his triumphant return to theFirst Coast performing Mendelssohn’sViolin Concerto.The reigning virtuoso of the violin,Mr. Perlman’s lastperformance sold out quickly, so don’t delay.

AMADEUS!Sat., Mar. 2, 2013, at 8 p.m. • Sun., Mar. 3, 2013, at 3 p.m.Jacoby Symphony HallMichael Butterman, conductor • In collaboration with Players by the Sea

The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra and Players by theSea will present Peter Shaffer’s Tony award-winning play,Amadeus.Made into an Academy award-winning film ofthe same name,Amadeus portrays the tortured relationshipbetween the young genius,Mozart, and his mentor-turned-rival, Salieri.

The Julius N. Frankel Foundation PresentsVERDI’S GRAND OPERA – OTELLOSat., Feb. 9, 2013, at 8 p.m.One night only – In the Moran TheaterFabio Mechetti, conductor • A. Scott Parry, stage directorAfter the triumph of Aida,Verdi retired as the mostpopular and wealthy composer of his day and a nationalhero.More than 15 years later, bowing to the wishes ofhis adoring public, he delivered Otello – bringing theexploits of Shakespeare’s legendary Moorish general tothe opera stage.

THE MUSIC OF QUEENSat., Oct. 13, 2012, at 8 p.m.One night only – In the Moran TheaterBrent Havens, conductor/arrangerThe creators of “The Music of Led Zeppelin”pay tribute tothe timeless genius of Freddie Mercury and his bandmates.Hits from“A Night at the Opera,”“News of theWorld,”and“A Kind of Magic”with soaring vocals, blazing guitar,and a live orchestra.

CLASSICAL CHRISTMASSat., Nov. 30, 2012, at 8 p.m.Jacoby Symphony HallMichael Butterman, conductor • Elena Urioste, violinSponsored by Omni Jacksonville HotelHighlights include movements fromVivaldi’s Four Seasons,Corelli’s Christmas Concerto, andWagner’s Siegfried Idyll.

HOLIDAY POPS ENCORESun., Dec. 9, 2012, at 3 p.m.Jacoby Symphony Hall

Michael Butterman, conductor • Ashley Brown, sopranoJacksonville Symphony ChorusJoin the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra & Chorus in oneof the First Coast’s most beloved holiday traditions. Enjoyholiday favorites sung by guest artist Ashley Brown,whocharmed audiences last season in“Broadway to Hollywood.”

Additional Holiday Pops Performances:Fri., Dec. 7 at 11 a.m. & 8 p.m.Sat., Dec. 8 at 8 p.m.

FIRST COAST NUTCRACKERFri., Dec. 14, 2012, at 8 p.m.Sat., Dec. 15, 2012, at 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.Sun., Dec. 16, 2012, at 2 p.m.Jim and Jan Moran TheaterConductor TBAEnter the magical world of childlike imagination at oneof Jacksonville’s greatest holiday traditions.

HANDEL’S MESSIAHFri., Dec. 21, 2012, at 8 p.m.Jacoby Symphony HallMichael Butterman, conductor • Mary Wilson, sopranoSandra Piques-Eddy, alto • Javier Abreu, tenor • Philip Cutlip, baritoneJacksonville Symphony ChorusHandel’s masterpiece to this day is one of the most famousoratorios ever written.Hallelujah!

TOAST! TO THE NEW YEAR!Mon., Dec. 31, 2012, at 8:30 p.m.Jacoby Symphony HallStuart Chafetz, conductor • Joan Hess & Kirby Ward, song & dance duoRing in the NewYear with your Jacksonville SymphonyOrchestra.

Celebrate the Holidays With the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra.

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CHRIS BOTTISat., May 4, 2013, at 8 p.m.One night only – In the Moran TheaterOne of America’s best-selling jazz artists, trumpeterChris Botti has broken musical barriers with a distinctivestyle that blends the verve of jazz improvisation withpop and classical music.With a magnetic stage presence,this incomparable musician has collaborated with suchartists as Yo-Yo Ma, Sting, Josh Groban, Paul Simon,Joshua Bell and Andrea Bocelli.