### Event Description: Gene Kelly: A Life in Music - Vancouver Symphony Orchestra

**Event Title:** Gene Kelly: A Life in Music

**Dates and Times:**
- **November 15, 2024 (Friday) at 8:00 PM**
- **November 16, 2024 (Saturday) at 8:00 PM**

**Venue:** Orpheum Theatre, Vancouver

**Event Overview:**
Experience the magic of Gene Kelly's legendary career through a unique blend of live symphony orchestra music and iconic film clips. "Gene Kelly: A Life in Music" is a captivating concert that celebrates the life and work of one of Hollywood's most beloved stars. 

**Program Highlights:**
- **Duration:** Approximately 120 minutes, including 1 intermission.
- **Featured Films:** Enjoy scenes from Gene Kelly’s most famous movies such as "Singin’ in the Rain," "An American in Paris," "Brigadoon," "Summer Stock," "Les Girls," "It’s Always Fair Weather," and "Anchors Aweigh."
- **Exclusive Content:** The event will also showcase rarely-seen footage from TV specials and rare broadcasts.

**Special Features:**
- **Host:** Patricia Ward Kelly, Gene Kelly’s wife and biographer, will provide personal insights and behind-the-scenes stories about the making of these memorable works.
- **Conductor:** Neil Thomson will lead the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra in bringing the music to life.

**Series Information:**
This concert is part of the London Drugs VSO Pops series, specifically the Fridays & Saturdays at 8 PM series.

**Tickets:**
- Available for purchase now. Secure your seats for an unforgettable evening celebrating the artistry of Gene Kelly.

**Additional Information:**
For more details on subscriptions, ticketing policies, and other events, please visit the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra's official website.

Join us for an enchanting evening that combines the timeless music of a live symphony orchestra with the cinematic brilliance of Gene Kelly. Don’t miss this extraordinary tribute to a Hollywood icon!

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Gene Kelly: A Life in Music

Orpheum

One of show business’s most classic and beloved tales, 42nd Street tells the story of Peggy Sawyer, a talented young performer with stars in her eyes who gets her big break on Broadway.

Peggy arrives in New York City from her hometown of Allentown, Pennsylvania, armed with her tap shoes and big dreams. Peggy’s talent catches the eye of legendary Broadway director Julian Marsh, who gives her a spot in the chorus of Pretty Lady, his newest show. Pretty Lady stars Dorothy Brock, the classic Broadway diva, who takes an instant dislike to the new girl in the cast. When Dorothy is injured during the show’s previews, Pretty Lady looks like it will have to close, unless a new girl talented enough to lead the show can be found — someone like Peggy Sawyer!

42nd Street

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Under the guidance of esteemed instructors Michael Mulcahy, Randall Hawes, R. Douglas Wright, Timothy Higgins, Christopher Davis, and Reed Capshaw, Angel has prepared a diverse and engaging program. The evening will feature a range of works, including Ernst Sachse's Trombone Concertino, Stjepan Šulek's Sonata Vox Gabrieli, Eugène Bozza's New Orleans, and compositions by Eddie Vinson, Harry Warren, Laufey, Charlie Parker, Horace Silver, Guy B. Wood, and George Shearing.

Angel will be joined by an array of talented musicians, including Oliver Koenig on tenor saxophone, pianists Yoko Yamada-Selvaggio and Brandon Harper, Liam Powers on bass, and Chase Wilkins on drums, ensuring a rich and varied musical experience.

This event is free and open to the public, with no tickets required. For those unable to attend in person, a live stream will be available, allowing you to enjoy the performance from anywhere.

Don't miss this opportunity to support a rising star in the music world and experience the vibrant community of the Northwestern Bienen School of Music. The recital will be held at the David and Carol McClintock Choral and Recital Room, located at 70 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208.

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The evening's program promises a diverse range of compositions, starting with the majestic "Solomon: Entry of the Queen of Sheba HW 67 Act III Sinfonia" by Georg Friedrich Händel, followed by spirited "Dances from Terpsichore" arranged by NoPhilBrass from Michael Praetorius. The audience will be treated to Maurice Ravel's "Alborada del gracioso" and Johann Sebastian Bach's "Concert for Organ d-Minor BWV 596 after A. Vivaldi's L'Estro armonico op. 3 No. 11." Pietro Mascagni's "Cavalleria rusticana. Intermezzo" and Daniel Schnyder's "3 American Dances" will add to the evening's eclectic mix. The program will also feature contemporary pieces including Michael Clothier's "Rumba Fortinbrass" and a selection of songs from classic films and musicals, culminating in Goff Richards' "Homage to the noble grape."

This concert is a unique opportunity to experience the talents of the members of the BRSO academy and the Hermann-Levi-Akademie des Staatsorchesters as they come together to deliver a memorable performance. Don't miss this celebration of brass music in one of Munich's most dynamic venues.

For tickets and further information, please visit our website or contact our ticket hotline. Join us for a night of exquisite music that promises to be a highlight of the cultural calendar.

Polished Brass - orchestra academies invite

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Harry Warren

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