February is a month of transition - the chill of winter slowly fades, Black History Month shines a light on important stories, and a sense of new beginnings fills the air. Celebrate these milestones with a concert of bright and breezy music performed by the Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra!
Mark your calendars for February 24, 2024, at 3pm for the Pops at the Forum concert, a family-friendly event designed to delight audiences of all ages. This lively program bursts with diverse selections, reflecting the spirit of the season and the richness of human experience.
Experience Adolphus Hailstork's "Fanfare on Amazing Grace," a powerful arrangement of the beloved hymn by a prominent African American composer from Upstate New York. Relive classic moments from stage and screen with excerpts from Mary Poppins, Wicked, and even Led Zeppelin's iconic "Kashmir." Travel the world through music with selections by John Williams, Tan Dun, and Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, each transporting you to different landscapes and emotions.
Here's a peek at the exciting program you can expect:
- Richard Wagner: Overture to Act 3 of Lohengrin
- Adolphus Hailstork: Fanfare on “Amazing Grace”
- Juventino Rosas: Over the Waves
- Gabriel Fauré: Pavane
- Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov: Flight of the Bumblebee
- Tan Dun: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, featuring Philharmonic Principal Cellist Hakan Tayga
- Richard Wagner: Ride of the Valkyries
- Leroy Anderson: Bugler’s Holiday, featuring the Philharmonic Trumpet Section
- Richard M. Sherman: music from Mary Poppins
- Stephen Schwartz: music from Wicked
- Led Zeppelin: Kashmir
- Malcolm Arnold: Colonel Bogey March
- John Williams: March from “Raiders of the Lost Ark”
And let's not forget the FREE TICKETS for kids 17 and under! Thanks to the generosity of season sponsor, Visions Federal Credit Union, the joy of music is accessible to everyone. Adult tickets are $25-$65. So gather the whole family and head to the Broome County Forum Theatre for an afternoon of musical magic.
For more information, visit binghamtonphilharmonic.org. To request free kids tickets, call the Box Office: 607-723-3931.
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