Its singers, united for over 40 years by a love of singing and the challenge of performing quality choral music, come from a wide variety of backgrounds in a five county area of westernpennsylvania. In greensburg, the nutcracker is a traditional yuletide collaboration between laurel ballet and the westmoreland symphony orchestra. Westmoreland symphony orchestra the nutcracker sunday, december 10, 2017. He founded no school, struck out no new paths or compositional methods, and sought few innovations in his works. Dec 04, 2018 the 25th year anniversary of nutcracker collaboration between the westmoreland symphony and the laurel ballet performing company and the 50th year anniversary of the symphony. Symphony, ballet celebrate 25 years of nutcracker collaboration.
All you need to know about the westmoreland symphony orchestra. The story of the nutcracker comes to life every holiday season on the stage of greensburgs palace theatre as dancers from the laurel ballet and musicians from the westmoreland symphony orchestra. The westmoreland choral society was conceived in the spring of 1971 by two former members of the bach choir of pittsburgh, oren hopkins and linda stainton, who were displeased with traveling all the way to pittsburgh to attend concerts and rehearsals. Each december, the orchestra in conjunction with laurel ballet presents three performances of tchaikovskys the nutcracker ballet at the palace and, each fall. Live music strengthens holiday classic symphony joins. The months of november and december always bring the annual luminary night and the westmoreland symphony presentation of tchaikovskys ballet, the nutcracker, which features the talent of the laurel ballet.
Courtesy of westmoreland symphony orchestra the three claires and uncle drosselmeyer of laurel ballets the nutcracker are from left arielle teppert, john noble, juliana matteo and. View the full westmoreland symphony orchestra schedule and dates below. The 25th year anniversary of nutcracker collaboration between the westmoreland symphony and the laurel ballet performing company and the 50th year anniversary of the symphony. The orchestra supports two youth symphony orchestras and many more educational endeavors both in musical performance and active music listening. While symphonic music is different than that of ballet, much of the above is applicable to rodzinskis treatment of the fourth. Tchaikovskys timeless score comes to life during the wso and laurel ballets production of the beloved holiday ballet. Its a great gift of a festive night or afternoon out and time shared together. Purchase cheap westmoreland symphony orchestra tickets and discounted westmoreland symphony orchestra tickets to see westmoreland symphony orchestra live in concert at ticketsupply. Pittsburgh ballet theatre will present 25 performances of the nutcracker, danced to a recording of tchaikovskys music, from nov. It was a recording i had from years ago and was happy to see it was available so i purchased one for a friend.
The nutcracker westmoreland symphony orchestra december 2020. Clair park and the nutcracker ballet featuring the laurel ballet each december. The nutcracker symphony 4 coupling adds to the desirabilty of this cd. I was very excited to perform grieg piano concerto with maestro daniel meyer and the westmoreland symphony orchestra at the beautiful palace theater in greensburg, pa. Resonance works production photography by alisa innocenti. Oct 17, 2019 the waco symphony orchestra offers quality orchestral music for all of central texas. Led by artistic director daniel meyer, one of the top young conductors in the u. Youll experience tchaikovskys magical score performed by the full orchestra. Westmoreland symphony orchestra buy now learn more event details join the westmoreland symphony orchestra and laurel ballet company on a magical, musical trip to the land of the sugarplum fairy, waltzing snowflakes and enchanted toys. Young piano virtuoso returns for westmoreland symphony orchestra. Our regional professional orchestra performs a 5 concert series at the palace theatre, including our annual home for the holidays concert. The westmoreland symphony orchestra is celebrating their 50th season with an exciting lineup of shows and the administrators, board members and musicians are excited to get started.
If you love classical music, then theres really no better place to be. Its the only nutcracker in the pittsburgh region with a full live orchestra. Home for the holidays traditionally features songs such sleigh ride, handels hallelujah chorus and. Nutcracker ballet in greensburg, pennsylvania steel city. The westmoreland symphony orchestra performs classical music concerts and provides music education in greater pittsburgh area and greensburg pennsylvania.
Highly original, it is among the best i have heard. Toys for tots donations will be collected at all the performances. Wso presents the nutcracker westmoreland symphony orchestra. Concert sponsorship westmoreland symphony orchestra wso. Youll experience tchaikovskys magical score performed by a full orchestra. Let the soothing sound of violins, cellos, and flutes serenade you, and feel the intensity of. Buy westmoreland symphony orchestra tickets to the 2020 westmoreland symphony orchestra tour dates and schedule. All events for nutcracker ballet ligonier valley chamber of. Program services administration the westmoreland symphony orchestra promotes musical enrichment through quality performance and education to a broadbased audience in the westmoreland region. The westmoreland symphony orchestra was founded in 1969. I only wish i could get a full recording with the same orchestra and conductor.
Thank you for all your support this season and we look forward to welcoming you back at our next concert which we. The baltimore symphony orchestra is funded by an operating grant from the maryland state arts council, an agency dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive. Magic of the nutcracker returns to the palace stage. Home for the holidays tickets home for the holidays. Westmoreland symphony orchestra greensburg, pa alignable.
The deyor performing arts center, located in the heart of the burgeoning arts and entertainment district of youngstown, ohio, is recognized as one of the most beautiful performance venues in the midwest. Two area ballet companies will spin nutcrackers magical spell. Westmoreland symphony orchestra to perform faures requiem. The areas only liveorchestra version will take you on a magical, musical trip to the land of the sugarplum fairy, waltzing snowflakes. The westmoreland symphony orchestra celebrates its 51st season in 201920. The orchestra, led by music directorconductor stephen heyde, features a variety of worldrenowned soloists at its season concerts, which run from september through april. Westmoreland symphony orchestra ligonier valley chamber of. With a heavy heart, we have had to cancel the rest of this season due to the governments announcements on 16 mar 2020. Morrie brand, managing director of the symphony, said he believes this is the only performance of tchaikovskys beloved holiday classic in western. In addition to its concert season, the chorus has performed with with the river city brass, bodiography, pittsburgh philharmonic orchestra, westmoreland symphony and the pittsburgh festival orchestra. The westmoreland symphony orchestra recognizes as its highest priority the safety and wellbeing of our musicians, patrons, and staff. The westmoreland symphony orchestra will present three performances of the holiday classic the nutcracker, featuring the laurel ballet, 2 p. The westmoreland symphony orchestra presents three performances of the holiday classic the nutcracker, featuring the laurel ballet on saturday december 9 at 2 p. Nutcracker community foundation of westmoreland county.
Nutcracker ballet held saturday, december 14 at 2 and 7 p. Westmoreland symphony orchestra 951 old salem rd greensburg pa 15601. The orchestra is topnotch and the pacing is perfect. Nutcracker ballet westmoreland symphony orchestra wso.
The westmoreland symphony orchestra presents three performances of the holiday classic the nutcracker. Nutcracker ballet in greensburg, pennsylvania steel city news. Live music strengthens holiday classic symphony joins laurel. Summer philharmonic westmoreland symphony orchestra wso. Endy reindl, executive director of the westmoreland symphony orchestra, joins eleanor tornblom, laurel ballet founder, for a photo during the nutcracker, presented by the. Westmoreland symphony orchestra, greensburg, pennsylvania. Home for the holidays tickets home for the holidays concert. She has performed with the belgrade symphony, symphony orchestra pro arte from vienna, novi sad opera orchestra, charleston symphony orchestra, augusta symphony orchestra, gwinett ballet orchestra, westmoreland symphony orchestra, symphony orchestra of university of gratz, symphonietta belgrade, and voivodina youth orchestra. The westmoreland symphony orchestra presents an annual classical concert series, pops, and collaborative nutcracker annually. Pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky was the author of some of the most popular themes in all of classical music. Two area ballet companies will spin nutcrackers magical. An educational offering of the wsos academy of music, the summer philharmonic provides an orchestral playing experience for area musicians.
Westmoreland talent fills out laurel ballets annual. When the toy soldiers march and the sugar plum fairy dances in laurel ballets production of the nutcracker, they will do so with the accompaniment of the 50piece westmoreland symphony orchestra. All events for nutcracker ballet ligonier valley chamber. Weve been performing the live orchestra version of tchaikovskys nutcracker with the laurel ballet performing company for 26 years at the palace. The baltimore symphony orchestra is funded in part by the citizens of baltimore county. Tschaikovsky, the austrian symphony orchestra, kurt woss nutcracker suite, opus 71 and 1812 festival overture, opus 49. The wso presents classical and pops music concerts at the beautifully restored vintage palace theatre in downtown greensburg.
Education through the academy of music, the wso provides the westmoreland youth symphony. You can marvel at ballets like the nutcracker, watch an opera, or attend a whimsical concert. Tschaikovsky, the austrian symphony orchestra, kurt woss. You can join the westmoreland symphony orchestra for its wonderful nutcracker ballet this weekend. Westmoreland symphony orchestra tchaikovskys timeless score comes to life during the wso and laurel ballets production of the beloved holiday ballet.
Wso to go series westmoreland symphony orchestra wso. Westmoreland symphony orchestra and laurel ballet will present holiday performances of the nutcracker dec. Bring family and friends to our concert of classics, patriotic favorites and pops at st. Westmoreland symphony orchestra ligonier valley chamber. Whether going to the nutcracker ballet is a family tradition or a onceinalifetime visit. Peter wohlert, conductor the nutcracker highlights music. Donate to the wso donate westmoreland symphony orchestra. He is the music director and conductor of the edgewood symphony orchestra. Endy from westmoreland symphony orchestra answered this on november 10, 2017 there is nothing better in life than to know that by what you do and who you patronize you are positively influcing your community and circle. The success at the time of the recently formed westmoreland symphony orchestra and the encouragement from citizens of greensburg and. Now in its fortyninth season, the choral society is under the direction of thomas octave. The westmoreland symphony orchestra performs classical music concerts and provides music education in greater pittsburgh area and greensburg.
Clair park and the nutcracker ballet featuring the. We recommend relaxing in a comfy velvet seat at the the palace theatre for the nutcracker ballet this weekend and home for the holidays december 21. Westmoreland symphony orchestra tickets westmoreland. Petersburg on december 18, 1892 and now more than a century later remains a holiday favorite. Laurel ballet company will present three performances of the nutcracker with the westmoreland symphony orchestra, conducted by daniel meyer, dec. The westmoreland symphony orchestra performed beethovens symphony no, 9 in d minor, op. This evening is greensburgs official welcome to the holiday season, with thousands of glowing candles, christmas carols, and warm cider.
Visit this page to learn about the business and what locals in greensburg have to say. What does the westmoreland symphony orchestra play. The westmoreland choral society is an 80 member community chorus established in 1971 and located in greensburg, pennsylvania. The wso offers classical and pops concerts at the palace theatre, a free summer concert at st. Westmoreland symphony orchestra celebrates its 50th season.
Join the wso and the laurel ballet company on a magical, musical trip to the land of the sugarplum fairy, waltzing snowflakes and enchanted toys. The westmoreland symphony orchestra celebrates its 50th anniversary during the 20182019 season under the artistic direction of daniel meyer. There are several dining and lodging options in the area and a free parking garage one block from the palace theatre. Join the westmoreland symphony orchestra and laurel ballet company on a magical, musical trip to the land of the sugarplum fairy, waltzing snowflakes and enchanted toys. Every winter, the westmoreland symphony orchestra and the allstar choir of westmoreland county join talents to present a program of choral and instrumental holiday favorites. Westmoreland symphony orchestra and academy of music greensburg, pa 15601. It is well worth getting it and hearing for yourself. Westmoreland symphony orchestra russian masters featuring shostakovich symphony no. The westmoreland symphony orchestra performs its main season at the palace theatre in greensburg, pa. The westmoreland symphony orchestra also offers annual performances of tchaikovskys nutcracker ballet in cooperation with the laurel ballet company of greensburg. Email newsletters triblives daily and weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox.
The executive committee of the board of directors met on 3112020 to discuss our upcoming concert irish rhapsody 03142020. The westmoreland symphony orchestra is celebrating its 50th season with an exciting lineup of shows and the administrators, board members and musicians are excited to get started. As the longtime home of the youngstown symphony orchestra. The areas only liveorchestra version will take you on a magical, musical trip to the land of the sugarplum fairy. Greensburg is the seat of westmoreland county and is 30 miles from pittsburgh. Join westmoreland symphony orchestra and the laurel ballet company on a magical, musical trip to the land of the sugarplum fairy, waltzing snowflakes and enchanted toys. The laurel ballet and the westmoreland symphony orchestra will present the nutcracker for the 21st year at 2 and 7 p. The westmoreland symphony orchestra will finish out their 201718 season and 49th season overall with a performance of faures requiem at 7.
Whether going to the nutcracker ballet is a family tradition or a onceinalifetime visit, the experience will warm your spirit and stay with you forever. Three colorful and exciting performances are presented on the second weekend of december at the palace theatre. Eleanor tornblom is artistic director of the production. Buy the best westmoreland symphony orchestra tickets at the lowest prices online at. It was a special concert and evening celebrating the opening of westmoreland symphonys gala 50th anniversary season, and i felt honored to be a part of it. Yet the power and communicative sweep of his best music elevates it to classic status, even if it lacks the formal boldness and.
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