AsymphoniC event

by MichaelA Kazanjian staff writer

On

Sunday,Oct. 15 at 2 p.m.

Locatedin GraceHall

Further Information:610-902-8510

On Sunday, Oct 15, the Concerto Soloists Orchestra of Philadelphia, conducted by lgnat Solzhenitsyn, will perform at the Brockmann Chapel of St Joseph at 8 p.m. The ensemble will be performing Joseph Haydn's Symphony No. 88 and Franz Schubert's Symphony No. 9. The event, which contains 37 musicians, is open to the public. Admission is free. "It's educatian .outside of the classroom," Dr. Adeline Bethany, head of the fine arts department, said.

While Classical music may not be very popular around a college campus, Dr. Bethany hopes that if the students attend the event, that it will, "whet their appetite." And this could hold very true. Think about it. If people thought that the Beatles weren't fab when they first came around, what would have become of the world of music? Every type of music in every generation needs to be given a chance.

Because of this, the conductor, Solzhenitsyn, is a man in his mid 20's, this hopefully will increase the chances of drawing in a younger audience. Dr. Bethany referred to him as a "star in classical music." Solzhenitsyn has performed with many major orchestras, including: Montreal, Philadelphia, Detroit, Cincinnati and more. For a young man he has had plenty of experience.

Both pieces that the ensemble will be performing are highly acclaimed pieces. Many critics see Schubert's Symphony No. 9 as "the proud last sentinel of the Classical Symphony."

For students, friends and family who already have a passion for classical music you will be more than pleased if you attend. And if this is will be your first time experiencing music of this type, let the love affair begin.

For more information contact 610 902 8380 or 610 902 8255