Over the years, countless classic songs have beautifully captured the way we feel and think during those oh so important moments of our lives. Perhaps no pops singer has been more prolific than the iconic American singer-songwriter-performer Billy Joel. His music and lyrics have become a part of the fabric of the American pops culture over the past 40 years.
When an artist covers a song, he or she adds a personal spin that allows us to re-envision the piece in a fresh new way. In this short video, watch as Broadway star Michael Cavanaugh lends his wonderful voice to Billy Joel’s “She’s Got a Way.” As you watch Cavanaugh sing and play the piano, you’ll not only gain a new respect for the song, but remember why it is a classic in the first place. Cavanaugh, dubbed the “new voice of the American Rock & Roll Songbook, was handpicked by Billy Joel to star in the Broadway musical, Movin’ Out.
If you’d like to hear more of the unforgettable songs made famous by legendary singer Billy Joel, don’t miss the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra’s upcoming Billy Joel tribute, “The Music of Billy Joel and More,” featuring Michael Cavanaugh, on January 28, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre. Call (866) 310-7658 today to inquire about tickets.
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The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra will perform the second concert of the 2011-2012 Focus Series, entitled “Gloria!” on Monday, December 12 at 7:00 PM at the Margeson Theater at the Lowndes Shakespeare Center. The Focus Series is a 4-concert chamber music series, and “Gloria!” will feature the Philharmonic as they perform works by Johann Sebastian Bach and Antonio Vivaldi, featuring the UCF Chamber Singers. One of the compositions featured in “Gloria!” is Bach’s “Violin Concerto in A Minor.”
“Violin Concerto in A Minor” was composed by Bach in 1748 and is one of his best-known orchestral works. The composition contains three movements: Allegro moderato, andante, and allegro assai. Below is a video of the first movement of Bach’s “Violin Concerto in A minor” as performed by Isaac Stern.
This is just one of the wonderful pieces the Philharmonic will be perform at “Gloria!” The event is currently sold out, but you may contact the ticket office today at (866) 310-7658 to find out when concert tickets become available.
This Saturday, after a great Thanksgiving holiday, the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra will celebrate the winter season of holiday cheer at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre. Under the direction of Albert-George Schram, we’ll be bring the holidays home with classics such as Let There Be Peace on Earth, Santa Claus is Coming to Town, You’re a Mean One Mr. Grinch!, O Holy Night and, Silent Night, with special appearances by the Florida Opera Theatre Youth Program Singers and The Holiday Singers. With two different show times, 2pm and 8pm, we hope your family can join us in discovering the magic of being “Home for the Holidays.” Remember to bring a non-perishable food item for donation to Second Harvest Food Bank!
Below is one of the most memorable themes from the holidays. “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” is one of the numbers on the program this Saturday. In this classic Dr. Seuss tale, the Grinch tries to take away the Whos’ happiness by stealing Christmas. Sitting atop Mount Crumpit, the Grinch plots to prevent Christmas from coming.
If you enjoy classical music and want to celebrate the holidays, come this Saturday November 26th to our “Home for the Holidays” concert at the Bob Carr Preforming Arts Centre. Be sure to get your tickets by 5 pm Friday by calling (866) 310-7658, visiting our “Home for the Holidays” page, or by stopping by the Bob Carr box office on Saturday.
With the holiday season coming up, people all across Orlando are looking for holiday festivities and special events to attend. One of the best ways to celebrate the upcoming holidays is with a beautiful display of holiday music. Here at the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, we’re celebrating the season with a Super Series spotlight. On Saturday, November 26th, we’ll host our Home for the Holidays concert, an annual holiday tradition featuring conductor Albert-George Schram, The Holiday Singers, and the Florida Opera Theatre Youth Program Singers. Performances will be held at 2 and 8 p.m. at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre.
Albert-George Schram was born in the Netherlands and has been working with orchestras around the world for over 30 years. Schram has worked as conductor and has held other responsibilities with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra since 1979. In the early 1990s, Schram worked with the Louisville Orchestra as the Resident Conductor, where he still appears as a guest conductor from time to time. Finally, he moved on to become Resident Conductor at the former Florida Philharmonic Orchestra. Schram has also worked with and made guest appearances with other the Tucson Symphony, the Charlotte Symphony, the Spokane Symphony, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and others.
The Philharmonic also welcomes back Central Florida’s very own vocal group, The Holiday Singers. This ensemble features eight professional vocalists singing together to inspire the holiday spirit with some of the most beloved seasonal songs. Each Holiday Singer has his or her own singing specialty, bringing together the big voices of Broadway, the soulful sounds of Gospel, the power of opera, and elements from pop, jazz, barbershop, and even country!
The Florida Opera Theatre Youth Program Singers, under the direction of Robin Jensen, is an all-encompassing singer/actor training program for young people ages 7-18. The program features the Children's Opera Chorus and the Apprenti Company, and is a place for young people who are interested in classical music and want to perform. Many members of the company have performed with the Orlando Philharmonic's opera productions of Carmen and La Boheme and most recently the Philharmonic's concert of “Verdi e Puccini.”
Learn more about Home for the Holidays and get concert ticket information by contacting the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra online or calling (866) 310-7658. Happy Holidays, and see you soon!
