Gershwin, Berlin & Friends
Music of the Roaring 20s!
Saturday, February 1
7:30 PM
Byron Stripling, Conductor
Sydney McSweeney, Vocals
Bobby Floyd, Piano
Jim Rupp, Drums
Gershwin, Berlin & Friends
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The toe-tapping, finger-snapping program shines the spotlight on the music of great early 20th century composers, including George Gershwin (Fascinating Rhythm), Irving Berlin (Alexander’s Ragtime Band), and Isham Jones (It Had To Be You), that have the timeless melodies and rhythms that continue to lift our spirits today. Joined by the great vocalist Sydney McSweeney, Byron creates an inspiring musical portrait of how these songs shaped the Great American Songbook.
Purchase a ticket to either February concert for a chance to win a special giveaway from MGM Springfield!
Overnight for two at MGM Springfield and a
$200 gift card to Chandler's steakhouse.
*tickets must be purchased by February 14
Harmony of Love
Saturday, February 15
4:00 pm
Mei-Ann Chen, Conductor
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First, be swept away by gossamer wings. Transporting you to a world of Chinese legends, Butterfly Lover’s Concerto tells the tale of two young, ill-fated lovers who are reincarnated as butterflies. Following is a suite of Asian-themed works which will wrap you in their musical embrace. The soundscape then turns to Shakespeare, by way of Russia and America, with Tchaikovsky’s Fantasy Overture Romeo and Juliet and Bernstein’s Symphonic Dances from West Side Story upping the emotional quotient from passion and conflict to memorable and energetic dance themes.