schedule - Worcester Herald

Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra
Tuckerman Hall, P.O. Box 20070, Worcester, MA 01602–0070
508.754.1234
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2014 Summer - Fall Concert Season
64TH ANNUAL
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS SUMMER FAMILY CONCERT SERIES
EAST PARK - Thursday, July 3, 2014, 8 P.M.
(Rain dates: Saturday, July 5, Sunday, July 6)
The opening concert of the Symphonyʼs 64th summer season in Worcester, with an Independence Day theme
featuring works primarily by American composers, highlights from celebrated Broadway musicals, and fireworks with
Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture, then Sousa marches, played during the course of the fireworks display. Myron Romanul,
conductor; Jane Shivick, vocal soloist; Bobbie Chase, announcer. (Broadcast date on WCUW, 91.3 FM: Monday, July
7, 9 P.M.)
INSTITUTE PARK - Sunday, July 13, 2014, 7 P.M.
(Rain date: Sunday, July 20)
A "Classics to Broadway" concert featuring classic symphonic repertoire and highlights from some of the latest
Broadway shows. Myron Romanul, conductor; Jane Shivick. vocal soloist. Bobbie Chase, announcer. (Broadcast date
on WCUW, 91.3 FM: Monday, July 14, 9 P.M.)
INSTITUTE PARK - Sunday, July 20, 2014, 7 P.M.
(Rain date: Sunday, July 27)
A “Salute to Disney” featuring music from Disney classics including music from the Disney blockbuster “Frozen”. Alton
Baggett, conductor; Bobbie Chase, announcer. (Broadcast date on WCUW, 91.3 FM: Monday, July 21, 9 P.M.)
All Concerts Free
DUO-PIANO GALA
Saturday, November 1, 2014, 8 P.M.
Celebrated area keyboard artists play the
Orchestra's two magnificent pianos - its vintage
1902 Steinway Model "C" concert grand piano and
the new Steinway Model "B" concert grand, in
Tuckerman Hall. With pianists Malcolm Halliday,
Kallin Johnson, Sima Kustanovich, Dick Odgren,
Olga Rogach, Myron Romanul, and Ian Watson.
Order tickets early, as this concert sells out every
year.
Tickets available fall 2014
Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra
2014 Fall-Winter Concert Season
THE NUTCRACKER
Friday, November 28, 2014, 7 P.M.
Saturday, November 29, 2014, 2 & 7 P.M.
Sunday, November 30, 2014, 2 P.M.
The Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra plays as part of The Hanover Theatre's presentation of Tchaikovsky's The
Nutcracker ballet, in collaboration with Ballet Arts Worcester. MSO pianist Kallin Johnson conducts.
The Hanover Theatre - Tickets,TBA
MECHANICS HALL HOLIDAY 'POPS'
Saturday, December 13, 2014, 8 P.M.
A beloved Worcester tradition, this concert (sold out for the past
34 years!) highlights the Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra,
conducted by Alton Baggett, performing classic symphonic
works, selections from Broadway musicals, and favorite music of
the holiday season. Performers include area choruses (Anna
Maria College, Assumption College, Clark University, Worcester
State University, and WPI), vocal soloist Jane Shivick, an
aerialist, and dancers, plus a visit by Santa Claus. (Broadcast
date on WCUW, 91.3 FM: Monday, December 7, 2015, 9 P.M.)
Tickets, call (508) 754-1234