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CONCERT & EVENT GUIDE WINTER CONCERT
EVANSVILLE PHILHARMONIC’S CARMINA BURANA
VICTORY THEATRE/ FEBRUARY 22
Music Director Roger Kalia and Conductor Laureate Alfred Savia will share the podium for an unforgettable performance featuring Verdi’s “Triumphal March” from Aida, Hindemith’s Symphonic Metamorphosis of Themes by von Weber, and Orff’s Carmina Burana. This massive work, performed by over 200 musicians including the Evansville Philharmonic Chorus, Evansville Children’s Choir, and three remarkable soloists, includes the famous “O Fortuna,” widely recognized in popular culture since its introduction in the 1981 film Excalibur.
Hairball
VICTORY THEATRE/ FEBRUARY 27
Hairball's 25th Anniversary celebration is a mind-blowing, high-energy Rock & Roll event like no other! With stunning lights, sound, smoke, fire, and pyrotechnics, Hairball delivers over two hours of spot-on, unforgettable performances paying tribute to iconic arena acts like Van Halen, KISS, Queen, Journey, and Aerosmith. Led by vocalists Kris Vox, Dave Moody, and Drew Hart, and backed by powerhouse musicians, Hairball brings the ultimate rock experience to life with nonstop excitement and a loyal fan base that fuels the party. It's more than a concert—it's a full-throttle, chaotic, and thrilling celebration of Rock & Roll!
MANIA: THE ABBA TRIBUTE
VICTORY THEATRE/ FEBRUARY 28
Mania: The ABBA Tribute is a high-energy, live stage performance that transports audiences back to the disco era with stunning visuals and electrifying performances. Since its debut in 2000, this polished production has captivated fans worldwide, recreating ABBA’s greatest hits like “Dancing Queen,” “Waterloo,” and “Mamma Mia.”
Featuring a talented cast of musicians and performers, Mania delivers an authentic and unforgettable tribute to the legendary Swedish pop group, delighting "Maniacs" and new fans alike with every show.