The Ohio Northern University Symphony Orchestra season finale will be a salute to Bernstein’s 100th birthday at 7:30 p.m.on Saturday, May 5, in the Freed Center. The University Singers will join the orchestra in the celebration.
Performed works by Leonard Bernstein include Overture to Candide, Chichester Psalms and “Make our Garden Grow” from Candide. Also on the program is Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 1 in D Major (Classical Symphony) and Phillip Glass’ Concerto for Saxophone Quartet.
Bernstein (1918-1990) was a composer, conductor, author, music lecturer and pianist, best known for being music director of the New York Philharmonic for many years.
Saxophonists Curtis Clarke, Alex Chapman, Isabel Bonarrigo-Burton and Jarrett Barr are winners of the concerto competition.
The Ohio Northern Symphony is a hybrid orchestra comprised of a select group of students, faculty and professionals. The symphony performs at least four programs a year, and enrollment is open, by way of audition, to all University students regardless of major.
Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for seniors, and $5 for students and children.
