 Plan for an afternoon with the La Porte County Symphony Orchestra as they demonstrate a span of Romantic themes that will feed your imagination with movie images, adventure, heroes and love. Joining the symphony's stage is the talented guest pianist Thomas Pandolfi at the Elston Performing Arts Center in Michigan City on Sunday, March 6 at 3:00 p.m.
As a mixture of musical themes unfolds, this Classic Concert will begin with the romance of French composer Camille Saint-Seans' "Phaeton", the story of a greek hero. Then Mr. Pandolfi will emerge to thrill the patrons with a "new" classic. The just-released James Bond Concerto has familiar strains that will conjure images of the well known spy sensation. The themes you will hear include: For Your Eyes Only, Goldfinger, From Russia With Love, You Only Live Twice, Octopussy, Casino Royale and others.
The second half of the concert will be comprised of two contemporary pieces. British composer, Richard Addinsell's Warsaw Concerto is a pianist's fantasy. It was originally written for a 1941 film about a World War II love story named "Dangerous Moonlight". The piano passages interpreted by Mr. Pandolfi will demonstrate the passionate artistry for which he is well known.
The concert will conclude with a symphonic piece that will further explore romance. It is by American Composer Howard Hanson - his Symphony No 2, "Romantic". The La Porte County Symphony Orchestra will demonstrate that a Classic Concert of contemporary classics will give the audience a hint of romance, adventure and escape to the world of music.
About Thomas Pandolfi The young American pianist Thomas Pandolfi is an exciting virtuoso who, with each passing season, is becoming more and more sought after by audiences and showered with superlatives by critics for his passionate artistry and amazing technique. His orchestral appearances often feature not only the beloved masterpiece concerti by Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov and Liszt, but also the equally brilliantones by Paderewski, Rubinstein and Moszkowski. Additionally in the "Pops" genre, Thomas is considered a leading interpreter of the works of George Gershwin. The 2008-09 season marked Thomas' debut recitals in Canada, Germany and China. Highlights during the 2009-10 season included the world premiere of British composer Simon Proctor's, dazzling and unique "James Bond" Piano Concerto in London, debuts with The Cluj Philharmonic, The Great Falls Symphony, The Memphis Symphony, The Allegro Chamber Orchestra, and The American Festival Pops Orchestra. Audiences this 2010-11 season will enjoy his artistry in New York, North Carolina, Illinois, Michigan, South Carolina, Massachusetts, California, Washington, Ohio, Connecticut, Arizona, Georgia, Florida, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC. He will also make debut appearances with The Craiova Philharmonic, The Pitesti Philharmonic, the Gettysburg Chamber Orchestra, and the La Porte County Symphony Orchestra. Additionally, Thomas' 6th CD recording will be released. A graduate of The Juilliard School, Pandolfi earned both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees as a scholarship student. To keep informed of the latest updates, please visit www.ThomasPandolfi.com
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