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### 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

An American in Paris

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra

Singin’ in the Rain

Brigadoon

Summer Stock

Les Girls

It’s Always Fair Weather

Anchors Aweigh

Neil Thomson

Conductor

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15 - 16 Nov, 2024

Gene Kelly: A Life in Music · Vancouver Symphony Orchestra

Future and recently performed repertoire

Conductor in An American in Paris by Gershwin

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra

Conductor in Singin’ in the Rain by Brown

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Conductor in Brigadoon by Loewe

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra

Conductor in Summer Stock by Warren

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra

Conductor in Les Girls by Porter

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra

Conductor in It’s Always Fair Weather by Previn

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra

Conductor in Anchors Aweigh by Styne

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra

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