The Age of Romance

Andrea Sim, Resident Conductor and Music Director, The klpac String Orchestra | Glaris Tan, Viola Soloist

05-Jul-24 15:00

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The klpac String Orchestra, led by Resident Conductor and Music Director Andrea Sim, are set to present a vibrant program showcasing the Romantic period, in the concert titled The Age of Romance, with works by renowned composers from Europe, Russia, and South America. Be transported to Shakespeare's magical world with Felix Mendelssohn’s Overture to A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Tchaikovsky’s Themes from Romeo and Juliet. The concert also features Dvorak’s Carnival Overture, selections from Bizet’s Carmen, and rising viola soloist Glaris Tan performing Max Bruch’s Romance for Viola and String Orchestra. We find out what's in store from both Andrea and Glaris.

Produced by: Juliet Jacobs

Presented by: Juliet Jacobs

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Categories: performing arts, culture, music, History/Heritage

Tags: klpac string orchestra, romantic period, the bigger picture, front row, klpac, classical music, music concert,

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