Melrose Symphony - Opening Night: "Musical Portraits"

Melrose Symphony Orchestra's 94th Season
Opening Night, "Musical Portraits"

Saturday, November 5, 2011 at 8 pm
Pre-concert talk at 7:15 pm 

Sibelius - Finlandia

One of the most-loved works by Sibelius, Finlandia evokes the national struggle of the Finnish people, and includes a hymn, now one of the most important national songs of Finland (also recognized as the Christian hymn, Be Still, My Soul)

Prokofiev - Piano Concerto No. 3: Kadar Qian, piano

14 year old pianist Kadar Qian is no stranger to the stage and has given more than 60 performances in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York City, including performances at Carnegie Hall, Jordan Hall, and Sanders Theatre. He recently appeared on the NPR radio show, From the Top, performing from the Goldberg Variations by J.S. Bach.   Melrose Symphony Orchestra conductor, Yoichi Udagawa, commented:  "I have never come across a young talent like Kadar Qian. When working with him, you completely forget that he just turned fourteen. I know the audience will love hearing this incredible young musician."

Mussorgsky - Pictures at an Exhibition

Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition was inspired by the drawings and watercolors of an artist’s travels. Melrose artist Tom Sutherland will join the orchestra and create a live painting during the performance as he is inspired by the music.

$10 Raffle tickets will be sold the night of the concert for a chance to win the finished painting (including professional framing by Miter Biter Frame Co.).

For Tickets:

General admission are tickets $29; Students $10.  Tickets can be purchased by cash or check only at Sweet Thoughts or Miter Biter Frame Co., Main Street, Melrose, or online at:  www.melrosesymphony.org

This concert is made possible with the generosity of Eileen Hamblin, from Re/Max Heritage and the Melrose Cooperative Bank, official bank of the Melrose Symphony.