[FREE] Mozart & Beethoven perf. by the Burbank Philharmonic

The Burbank Philharmonic Orchestra presents "Symphonic Favorites" featuring Qiaorong Ma on violin for Barber's Violin Concerto, and Emily Jane Scott, soprano, performing arias by Mozart and Donizetti. Immediately following this special concert we'll have one of our famous Meet & Greets at Simmzy's where you'll be able to make new friends. Our special thanks to conductor Steve Kerstein for reserving seating for the group, and who is a member of LA Free Concerts. It's Ok to come by yourself, you won't be by yourself for long.℠

Made up of the finest professional musicians in Southern California and led by Maestro Steven Kerstein, the Burbank Philharmonic Orchestra boasts an exciting pool of talent that performs regularly as studio musicians in recording sessions and on major motion picture studio soundtracks. The BPO performs classical favorite symphonies as well as musical favorites. Kerstein, who enjoys a national reputation, was described in an article in the Wall Street Journal as "a competitive, energetic, in-your-face conductor who has the artistic and business acumen to create extraordinary musical events."

■■■ PROGRAM ■■■

Mozart ............................ Overture to "Cosi fan Tutti"
Donizetti ......................... “Prendi, per me” from L’Elisir d’amore
Mozart ............................ “Ach ich Fühls” from Die Zauberfl öte
Mendensohn ................... “Hear Ye, Israel” from Elijah
___ Emily Jane Scott, soprano
Barber ............................. Violin Concerto
___ Qiaorong Ma, violin
Beethoven ....................... Symphony No. 1 in C Major

■■■ MEET & GREET ■■■

Whether you are new to Los Angeles or been here a while, you will make new friends as well as see familiar faces at the post-concert Meet & Greet at Simmzy's. Simmzy's is a 6 minute drive from the auditorium and located at 3000 W Olive St., Burbank CA. Directions https://goo.gl/maps/UnA2WNUCyiS2

■■■ INFO ■■■

● Seating for this free, non-ticketed concert is first come first served
● 21 and over
● Attire: Dressy Casual, sport coat optional http://bit.ly/1feLFL4
● Carpooling is a great way to save money on gas & meet new people! To arrange a carpool post a comment. Or Uber http://ubr.to/2jSMejw Lyft http://lft.to/2B0g391 Metro http://bit.ly/1jfqk5l Plentiful free parking
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