Concert: Symphony Under the Stars

Saturday, August 9, 2014 • 7pm

(Rain date Sunday, August 10, 2014, 7pm)

Longwood Gardens Open Air Theatre
Kennett Square, PA
 
Markand Thakar, Guest Conductor
Stephanie Scogna, Soprano, 2013 KSCC Vocal Competition Winner
Kennett Symphony of Chester County

Tickets:

Adults - $35 in advance, $40 at door
Students: - $5

Program:

ROSSINI - Italian in Algiers Overture
HOLST - Saint Paul Suite
MOZART - Exultate Jubilate
PUCCINI - O mio babbino caro
HERBERT - Art is Calling for Me
BEETHOVEN - Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36
 
It's a summertime tradition: The Kennett Symphony performing symphonic favorites at beautiful Longwood Gardens. And this season is no different! Symphony Under the Stars features a spirited overture filled with woodwind solos, a romping good time of a suite featuring the strings, three stunning vocal gems performed by a rising star, and a beloved Beethoven symphonic masterpiece. Symphony Under the Stars is sure to delight!
 
Markand Thaker currently serves as Music Director of the Baltimore Chamber Orchestra and Co-Director of Graduate Conducting at the Peabody Conservatory of The Johns Hopkins University.