Musicians from the Arkansas Symphony Youth Orchestra program will provide the musical score for dancers from Ballet Arkansas’ Youth Division tonight and Saturday evening.
The performances are tonight at 7:30 and Saturday at 7:30 at the Albert Pike Memorial Temple, located at 712 Scott Street.
Geoffrey Robson, the Associate Conductor of the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra will lead the Arkansas Symphony Youth Orchestra – the premier youth ensemble partner of the ASO. The pieces have been choreographed by Marla Edwards of Ballet Arkansas.
The program consists of:
| MOZART | Overture to The Magic Flute |
| VERDI | La Traviata Prelude to Act I |
| BORODIN | Excerpts from Polovetsian Dances from Prince Igor |
| VERDI | Excerpts from Birthday Variations |
| TCHAIKOVSKY | Polonaise from Eugene Onegin |
| HUMPERDINCK | Evening Prayer and Pantomime from Hansel and Gretel |
| BIZET | L’Arlessiene: Suite No. 2 IV. Farandole |
“Join us for a performance of overtures and ballet highlights from great operas and works of incidental music. From Mozart to Tchaikovsky, this program includes music from operas that has become famous outside the opera house. Some of the beloved favorites include excerpts from The Magic Flute, and Hansel and Gretel. These performances feature the Ballet Arkansas Youth Division, with choreography by Marla Edwards, as well as Ballet Arkansas professional company members, and professional singers.” – Geoffrey Robson, ASO Associate Conductor and ASYO Conductor
Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students and active military.
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