From The Gilded Age to The Golden Age -- Sunday, October 13, 2024, 5PM USCB Performing Arts Center We've got something for everyone: A few of the selections: Overture to the Pirates of Penzance by Sullivan: A lively overture that sets the tone for Gilbert and Sullivan's classic comic opera. It introduces the pirate theme with its energetic melody and rhythmic patterns. My Fair Lady by Frederick Lowe, arr Whitney: This medley of popular songs from the beloved musical "My Fair Lady" showcases its memorable tunes, including "Wouldn't It Be Loverly," "The Rain in Spain," and "I Could Have Danced...
BSO plays the Overture from The Mikado
Dear Music Lovers and Supporters, This week’s musical offering is the Mikado Overture. The music was composed by Arthur Seymour Sullivan for the 1885 comic opera The Mikado. The recording is from a concert by the BSO in February 2019 and is on YouTube: BSO plays Mikado Overture. About the music, Maestro Fred Devyatkin writes, “Gilbert and Sullivan’s classic 1885 operetta, The Mikado. The pit orchestras were spectacular, and this overture asked much of these virtuoso performers. This, a February 2019 performance, shows the BSO was also up to the task. Enjoy!” Thank you to everyone who has and continues...