Mendelssohn, Brahms and Dvorak Will Take Center Stage in February Concert “Romantic Riches”
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La Mirada, CA (January 30, 2018) – The La Mirada Symphony will travel back in time for an evening of romantic riches with Mendelssohn, Brahms and Dvorak at their second concert of the 2017/2018 season. The concert will also feature guest performers Sorah Myung on the violin and Greg Adamson on the cello.
Under the direction of conductor Alan Mautner, the orchestra will perform the following pieces:
Mendelssohn – Hebrides Overture (Fingal’s Cave)
Brahms – Concerto for Violin and Cello
Dvorak – Symphony No. 6
“We’re excited to feature two very talented players at the concert,” said David Derks, President of the La Mirada Symphony. “Concertmaster Sorah Myung and cellist Greg Adamson are at the top of their craft and along with the symphony, the concert promises to be a memorable one.”
The concert will take place February 25, 2018 at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts located at 14900 La Mirada Boulevard La Mirada, CA 90638. The pre-concert discussion begins at 2:15 p.m. and the concert begins immediately afterwards at 3:00 p.m.
Free tickets may be ordered online.
About the La Mirada Symphony
In 1961, creating a symphony for the community was the dream of Blanche Nissim, a La Mirada resident and concert pianist. She and a determined group of community advocates and local musicians united to make her dream a reality. Also known as the jewel of La Mirada, The La Mirada Symphony Orchestra provides free concerts for residents who appreciated the cultural value of beautiful music in their lives and an opportunity for local musicians to share their talents.
About the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts
The 1,251-seat state-of-the-art performing arts venue is widely known as one of the most gorgeous and enjoyable places to attend live events in the region. In addition to the mainstage McCoy Rigby Entertainment series of award-winning plays and musicals, La Mirada Theatre also produces the critically acclaimed ONSTAGE series, a wide range of special events, and a children’s series, Programs for Young Audiences. The theatre is also home to the La Mirada Symphony and Phantom Projects Theatre for Teens.
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