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Musical Celebrations Around the World


Location: Heinz Hall
Saturday, April 17, 2010 at 11:15 AM
Tickets:
$16 - $19
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Tickets on sale: Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at 9:00 a.m.



This concert is part of these Subscription Series:

Artists

Lawrence Loh, conductor
Katy Shackleton Williams, vocalist
Adam Liu, erhu
Duquesne University Percussion Ensemble,

Program

Lucas Richman:    Fiddlesticks' Theme Song
Ms. Williams
Felix Mendelssohn:    "Wedding March" from Four Pieces from A Midsummernight's Dream, Opus 61
George Frideric Handel:    Music for the Royal Fireworks
I. Overture
Traditional:    Jubiliance
Mr. Liu
Antonín Dvorák:    Slavonic Dance, Opus 46, No. 8
Traditional:    De Colores
Ms. Williams
Traditional:    Kpatsa
Duquesne University Percussion Ensemble
John Philip Sousa:    Stars and Stripes Forever

About This Performance

What is a celebration without music? Discover how music from around the world is a big part of special occasions. When you listen to Mendelssohn's "Wedding March," you will imagine you are part of a magnificent wedding, and hearing De Colores will make you think of the bright colors of nature. Celebrate the songs of other countries and see how music makes any occasion special!

Enhance your child's musical journey with "Discovery Time Adventures"!
Beginning at 10:00 am throughout Heinz Hall meet PSO musicians, sing along with guest artists, create a musical passport & dance and move to world beats and rhythms.