A GOLDEN ERA OF AMERICAN SPLENDOR
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✨This concert brings to life a thrilling moment in American musical history! Brilliant new orchestral works captivated audiences across the nation, won admiration abroad, and finally earned a place of distinction alongside the great masterpieces of European classical music.
# 🎹 FEATURING SOLO PIANIST CRAIG FRUTIGER
Craig is one of our Symphony Meetup St Louis members.
And we're especially proud to celebrate his performance as he brings his piano virtuosity to the heroic sweep and romantic passion of Edward MacDowell's extraordinary Piano Concerto No. 1!
## 🎶 THREE AMERICAN MASTERPIECES!
EDWARD MACDOWELL — Piano Concerto No. 1
AMY BEACH — Gaelic Symphony
A monumental symphony by this American composer, filled with dramatic contrasts, sweeping passion, and breathtaking orchestral grandeur.
JOHN PHILIP SOUSA — The Stars and Stripes Forever
And for the ultimate burst of American spirit — perhaps the most beloved, most exhilarating, most recognizable march ever written!
## 🎻 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22
KIRKWOOD PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
210 E. Monroe Avenue, Kirkwood, Missouri
2:15 PM — Concert Comments with Maestro Leon Burke
3:00 PM — CONCERT
## 🎟️ ADMISSION IS FREE!
IMPORTANT: Although admission is free, tickets are required by the City of Kirkwood.
Tickets may be obtained:
- Online: https://www.thekpac.org/ or https://www.metrotix.com/
- In person or by phone: At the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center box office.
- Telephone: 314-759-1455
Box office hours: Tuesday–Friday, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM, and one hour before performances.
Parking is adjacent and free
ADA compliant facility
## 🎼 RESERVED SEATING FOR OUR MEETUP MEMBERS!
To enjoy an especially good view of Craig at the piano, we'll give special attention to seat location for our usual reserved seating.
## 🥂 AFTER THE CONCERT
And the festivities continue...
Join your Meetup friends along with members of the orchestra for conversation and company at Maggie O'Brien's Restaurant and Pub immediately after the concert. They've made special seating arrangements just for us!
Maggie O'Brien's is at 3828 South Lindbergh Boulevard, just five minutes from the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center.
Please let us know you'll be joining us by answering the question with your RSVP.
✨ This is a great afternoon of American music, made even more special by this chance to celebrate one of our own. Let's fill those special seats reserved just for us and show Craig our pride and appreciation!