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BOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 1999-2000 SEASON OPENING NIGHT

Music Director Seiji Ozawa will open the BSO's 119th season on Wednesday, September 29 at 6:30 pm, leading the Boston Symphony in a Gala Benefit concert with the renowned German dramatic soprano HILDEGARD BEHRENS, a longtime friend of the BSO and a favorite of Boston audiences for many years. Ms. Behrens will be featured in:

Elektra's monologue ("Allein, allein...") from Strauss' Elektra "Dich, teure Halle" from Wagner's Tannhäuser Immolation Scene from Wagner's Götterdämmerung

Reception one hour before concert. Single tickets for opening night performance (at $130, $85 and $60) will be available Sept 7 via PHONE (617) 266-1200 or FAX (617) 638-9436

The Boston Symphony Orchestra has announced its 1999-2000 season, a celebration of the great music of our time including new works, 20th-century repertoire closely connected to the BSO, and timeless favorites that have played a key role in the orchestra's history this century.

Subscriptions and single tickets (available Sept 7) for the 1999-2000 season may be purchased online at the BSO's web site , by calling the Boston Symphony Orchestra at (617) 266-1492, or by writing: "BSO '99-00 Season," Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02115. All programs and artists are subject to change.

For ticket information, call SymphonyCharge at Voice (617) 266-1200 or TTD/TTY (617) 638-9289.