Manhattan Symphonie in Spirit of Superbowl

PRLog (Press Release) - Jan 31, 2009 -
Most wouldn’t associate a nineteenth century Romantic composer’s birthday being celebrated in concert with the big game coming on Sunday. In fact, many would see these as complete opposites, one a small classical affair, and the other, the country’s biggest sports event.    
   Behind the idea is Gregory Singer, conductor of the Manhattan Symphonie, who this weekend will debut the Symphonie’s season at Bargemusic (Fulton Ferry Landing, Brooklyn, New York) by performing selected pieces of Mendelssohn, and his great inspiration Bach, adequately in honor of the great composer’s 200th birthday.    
   Now what does this have to do with the Steelers and Cardinals playing on Sunday? “We’re doing it in football uniforms...” says Gregory Singer who will wear a referee shirt over his usual tails, "and the Symphonie will be divided in two, each wearing shirts of the opposing teams. " Who also adds “conducting is very much like being quarterback, who does his own type of conducting on the field, and that’s what we’ll be showing our audiences this weekend."
      Invitation is open to the public, concert times are Saturday 31st at 8pm and Sunday, February 1st at 3pm. For reservations, call 718.624.2083 or 718.624.4061, or
e-mail music@bargemusic.org. Or call the Manhattan Symphonie at 646-369-2691.