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4/25/11

SLU String Orchestra Presents "Celebration!" Concert On Campus, In Russell

CANTON - The St. Lawrence University String Orchestra, under the direction of Christian Hosmer, will perform a concert titled "Celebration!" on Sunday, May 1, at 2 p.m. in the Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall on campus and on Friday, May 6, at 7 p.m. in the Russell Opera House. Both are open to the public, free of charge.

This festive program features well-known classic works such as Brandenburg Concerto #3 by Bach, and the Trepak from "The Nutcracker" by Tchaikovsky. Other popular works included on the program are by Mozart, Vivaldi and Fauré. Additionally, folk tunes such as the Irish Reel "The Rakes of Mallow" and the popular Americana "Shaker Tune" will be performed.

The University Chorus will join the orchestra for the world premier of Hosmer's original composition "Celebration!," honoring the conclusion of the first year of using the new Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall, and for the well-known "Gloria," by Vivaldi. "Celebration!" is dedicated to the late Don Peterson '62, as well as his long-time friend Peter Kermani '62. The orchestra's popular traditional finale, the "Radetzky March" by Johann Strauss, will also be performed.

For more information, contact the music department at 315-229-5184.

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