Afternoon of Brass #2: Memorial Weekend Spectacular
When:
Saturday, May 27, 2023 3:00p -
6:00p
Saturday, May 27, 2023 3:00p -
6:00p
Where:
Old South Church
645 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02116
Admission:
$50.00
Hosted by:
Event website:
https://www.northbridgebrass.com/ticketsosc
After several critically and commercially acclaimed shows since 2019, the team at Northbridge Brass Endeavors is proud to present the “Afternoon of Brass #2: Memorial Weekend Spectacular” concert series over Memorial Day Weekend 2023. Featuring Boston Symphony Orchestra and Pops brass players, the program includes some of the most demanding works ever written and arranged for brass, including “Crown Imperial” (Walton), “Finlandia” (Sibelius), “Variations on America” (Ives), “Resurrection Symphony Finale” (Mahler), “Irish Tune from County Derry” (Grainger), “Nimrod” (Elgar) and “Semper Fi” (Sousa).
Also on the program are “Taps” and “Retreat” (Butterfield) specially arranged for the “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band by former USMC arranger Thomas Knox. Mezzo-soprano Heather Gallagher sings the “Star Spangled Banner” and “America the Beautiful” with unique arrangements for solo voice and brass. In addition, Shakespearean scholar Robert Lublin, PhD. Professor of Theatre Arts, UMASS Boston, sets the mood with a special presentation prior to “Romeo and Juliet” (Sergei Prokofiev arranged for brass by Joseph Kreines). We will also be joined by WGBH/WCRB’s Brian McCreath as our emcee and Lawrence Isaacson as our Music Director.
