Gateway Chamber Orchestra: Celebrating Faith and Spirituality

Showings

Franklin Theatre Mon, Oct 24, 2016 7:30 PM

Adult Tickets: $25 • $30 • $40

Student/Active Military: $15 • $20 • $30

Event Info
Doors Open:30 Minutes Prior

Description

Extraordinary music can raise the human spirit to a higher level, transcending culture, genre, and religion. This GCO performance will resonate with meaningful interludes and emotional passages. Experience the power of Fratres by luminary composer Arvo Pärt, be reassured by Mendelssohn’s work, and uplifted through Gould’s Spirituals.

Arvo Pärt - Fratres

Felix Mendelssohn - String Symphony No. 10 in B Minor

Ralph Vaugh Williams - Variants on Dives and Lazarus

Morton Gould - Spirituals

About The Gateway Chamber Orchestra: Conducted by Gregory Wolynec, the GCO was formed in 2008 and is recognized as one of the leading new American ensembles. Comprised of professional musicians from Middle Tennessee and beyond, the GCO specializes in presenting traditional masterworks, overlooked treasures, and contemporary American compositions. The GCO’s recordings have received critical acclaim in publications such as the American Record Guide and Fanfare Magazine. Engaging 5,000 Middle Tennessee students annually with classical music through free performances, innovative educational outreach, and interactive Children’s Concerts, the GCO is committed to building new audiences for tomorrow. Visit GatewayChamberOrchestra.com to learn more.

Presented by The Gateway Chamber Orchestra