Join us for the Season Premiere of the Oklahoma Chamber Symphony's "Celestial Celebrations Holst 150" on Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM at the First Church OKC, located at 131 Northwest 4th Street, Oklahoma City, OK, 73102, United States. This special concert commemorates the 150th birthday of the renowned composer Gustav Holst with a performance of his galactic masterpiece, "The Planets." Additionally, the evening will feature the world premiere of a new piece by OCS Composer in Residence Clint Williams, inspired by the theme of Pluto, and "In This Broad Earth" by Steven Bryant, a tribute to our home planet, originally composed for concert band and rescored for orchestra in 2021.

The program includes:
- STEVEN BRYANT: In This Broad Earth 2015/2021 (4 mins)
- CLINT WILLIAMS, Composer in Residence: World Premiere Performance 2024 (5 mins)
- HOLST: The Planets, op. 32 1916 (51 mins)

Under the direction of Music Director & Conductor Kaleb Benda, with Katie Crim as Conducting Fellow and featuring Clint Williams, Composer in Residence, alongside the talented Musicians of the Oklahoma Chamber Symphony, this event promises an unforgettable evening of celestial music.

Admission is free, and the concert will last approximately 75 minutes with no intermission. For more information about parking, entry, seating, and more, please visit our Concert FAQ Page. Don't miss this stellar musical celebration!

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Season Premiere - Celestial Celebrations (Holst @ 150)

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