The Wisconsin Philharmonic to open season on October 17th on Oconomowoc

Oct. 4, 2010 - PRLog -- October 1, 2010
Contact: Andrea Northrop, Executive Director (262) 547-1858 or info@wisconsinphilharmonic.org.


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The Wisconsin Philharmonic to open season on October 17th in Oconomowoc

The Romantic Spirit Concert
The Wisconsin Philharmonic will open the 2010-2011 season, Return to Romance, on Sunday, October 17, 2010 at 3pm at the Oconomowoc Arts Center with “The Romantic Spirit.”  The concert features the world premiere of Daron Hagen’s revised Symphony No. 3.  Hagen is a nationally renowned composer from Wisconsin who has had his music commissioned and performed by such organizations as the Philadelphia Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, and the Seattle Symphony.  Also featured at this concert are Bach’s Third Brandenburg Concerto and Beethoven’s Third Symphony “Eroica,” tying three distinct classical music eras together in one afternoon.

Tickets for “The Romantic Spirit” are available by calling 262-547-1858.   Ticket prices vary upon seating at $25-$35 for adults and $15-$25 for students.  

Preconcert Presentation
A preconcert presentation led by Maestro Alexander Platt will take place at 2pm at the Oconomowoc Arts Center.  This event is open to the public, free of charge, to enlighten attendees about the music of the Romantic Era and its presence in The Wisconsin Philharmonic’s 63rd season.  In addition to Maestro Platt’s presentation, a brief video of composer Daron Hagen will discuss the inspiration behind the creation of his Symphony No.3.  

For more information on the preconcert presentation or “The Romantic Spirit” concert on Sunday, October 17, 2010, please visit www.wisconsinphilharmonic.org.

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The Wisconsin Philharmonic, formerly Waukesha Symphony Orchestra, has dedicated over 60 years to bringing exceptional symphonic music and cultural experiences to Waukesha County and surrounding communities.