Welcome to our concerts at the Palace Theatre in Greensburg PA!
(All concerts begin at 8pm)
Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra
2007-2008 Season
Kypros Markou, Music Director
The Excitement Begins!
October 20, 2007
- Berlioz: Le Corsaire Overture
- Bruch: Violin Concerto No. 1
- Warren Davidson, violin
- Brahms: Symphony No. 1
Giving Thanks!
November 17, 2007
- Kabalevsky: The Comedians
- Nielsen: Flute Concerto
- Dora Seres, flute
- Beethoven: Symphony No. 2
Home for the Holidays
December 15, 2007
Choral and instrumental holiday favorites for the entire family, featuring Julie Snyder Bishop, soprano and the All-Star Choir of Westmoreland County, Marc Tourre, Director!
- Adams: O Holy Night
- Handel: Rejoice
- Handel: Halleluiah Chorus
- Acappella: Fum, Fum, Fum
- Shaw: Many Mood of Christmas
- Sing-along
Valentine a la Espana!
February 9, 2008
- Chabrier: Espana
- Ravel: Rhapsodie Espagnole
- Rodrigo: Harp Concerto
- Bridget Kibbey, harp
- Rimsky-Korsakov: Capriccio Espagnole
Bring your Valentine to this exciting “romantic get-away” with Creston’s Night in Mexico, Chabrier’s delightful Espana and Ravel’s enchanting Rhapsodie Espagnole. Bridget Kibbey performs Rodrigo’s Harp Concerto, and the concert closes with romantic Capriccio Espagnole by Rimsky-Korsakov. Join us at 7:00 to hear insights and commentary about the music, the composers and their times. Ticket prices: $36, $25, $18, $10 and $5 student rush!
Nordic Nights!
March 8, 2008
- Devin Arrington: Gilead
- Grieg: Piano Concerto in A minor
- David Allen Wehr, piano
- Sibelius: Symphony No. 2
Fireworks Finale!
April 19, 2008
- Smetana: The Moldau
- Schubert: Symphony No. 8 “Unfinished”
- Stravinsky: Firebird Suite
- Tchaikovsky: 1812 Overture