Northwestern Bienen School of Music

Join us for an enchanting afternoon with the Bienen Philharmonia at Northwestern University's prestigious Pick-Staiger Concert Hall on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at 3:00pm CDT. Under the baton of graduate conductor Diego Hernandez, alongside graduate assistant conductors Giang Vo and Jason Gluck, the Philharmonia will present a captivating program featuring a blend of classical masterpieces and American compositions.

The concert will open with Leroy Anderson's playful "Fiddle-Faddle," followed by Antonín Dvořák's lush "Serenade for Strings in E Major, Op. 22." The program will then move to the American landscape with Aaron Copland's spirited "Hoe-Down" from Rodeo, and William Grant Still's profound "Symphony No. 1 in A-flat Major," also known as the Afro-American Symphony. The afternoon will conclude with Dvořák's monumental "Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95," famously known as "From the New World."

Tickets are affordably priced at $6 for the general public and $4 for students with a valid ID, making this event accessible to all who wish to enjoy an afternoon of exquisite music. The Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, located at 50 Arts Cir Dr, Evanston, IL 60208, offers a state-of-the-art acoustic experience within its 972-seat venue, situated in the heart of Northwestern University's Arts Circle.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the vibrant talent of the Bienen School of Music's Philharmonia. Secure your tickets now and be part of a musical journey that promises to be both inspiring and memorable.

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