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RSO Summer Concert Series
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$17.00
The RSO does four concerts at Lasdon Park in Somers, N.Y. during the summer.
Lasdon is just 4 miles west of the intersection of Route 35 and the Sawmill and 684.
Musicians from the Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra perform under a gazebo in the beautiful park-like setting, under the direction of RSO Assistant Conductor Petko Dimitrov. Guests are invited to bring blankets, chairs and picnics to enjoy while they listen to the music.
Tickets are available at the gate, which opens at 5 p.m. on concert days.
Tickets are $17 for adults, $12 for seniors, and $9 for children 6-12. Concerts run 6-8 p.m. There is an intermission, during which the RSO and the Westchester Parks, the host of the series, draw free raffles.
The last Lasdon concert will be repeated on August 7 at Danbury CityCenter beginning at 7:30 p.m. The Danbury concert is free.
Concert Programs:
July 10, 2010 "Broadway with Debbie Gravitte"
Salute to Broadway - Orchestra
Let Me Entertain You
Don't Rain on My Parade
Memory
I Got Rhythm
Might As Well Be Spring
Defying Gravity
Intermission
Cole Porter Salute
All That Jazz
When You're Good to Mama
Maybe This Time
Mamma Mia Medley
Don't Cry For Me Argentina
July 17, 2010"Fabulous Strings"
Octet, Op. 20 - Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)
Intermission
The Four Seasons, Jorge Avila, RSO Concertmaster, soloist - Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)
July 24, 2010 "Purely Classical"
Serenata Notturna K. 239 - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
Symphony No. 45, "Farewell" - Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)
Intermission
Symphony No. 36 K. 425, "Linz" - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
July 31, 2010 "Immortal Beloved"
Overture to Egmont, Op. 84 - Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Ballet Music from Idomeneo - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
Czech Suite, selections - Antonin Dvorak (1841-1904)
Intermission
Symphony No. 4 - Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Event Details
| Where | Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra 90 E Ridge Rd, Ridgefield, CT 06877 (Lasdon Park on Route 35 in Somers, NY) |
| Next on | This event is over. |
| Time | 6:00 pm–8:00 pm |
| Who to bring | Everyone |
| Price | Tickets are $17 for adults, $12 for seniors, and $9 for children 6-12 |
More About Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra
Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra (RSO) has been in the community for the past 44 years. RSO is a venue for young and adult talent alike; there's a children's orchestra as well as an adult orchestra. Performances take place at Anne S. Richardson Auditorium at Ridgefield High School. Season subscription, and student and senior discounts are available. Events sponsored by RSO include musical festivals, competitions, garden parties, youth committees and more. Visit the organization's Web site for more information.
