Symphony by the Sea “American Songbook” Concert
Date
March 24 @ 2:30 pm
Venue
Beverly, MA
March 24 @ 2:30 pm
Beverly, MA
Enjoy a wonderful afternoon of outstanding American music from the early and mid 20th century. Includes music by George Gershwin, Leonard Bernstein, Cole Porter, Stephen Sondheim and Lerner & Lowe. The approx. 35 person Symphony by the Sea professional orchestra will be accompanied by a guest vocalist and saxophonist. A highlight will be Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.” This iconic synthesis of jazz and classical music was partly composed on a train trip to Boston, and first performed in NYC on Feb. 12, 1924. Also from Gershwin is a planned medley from his opera, Porgy & Bess.
Our performance will be in the Cabot Theater, 286 Cabot St., Beverly, MA, 2:30 to 5:00 PM, Sunday, March 24, 2024. Built in 1920 as an 800 seat theater in the style of 1920’s movie palaces, it combines classic design with contemporary sound, seating, HVAC and other amenities. On entering the lobby, please sign in at the Cornell table on your right. General seating. No reserved seats. After the concert, optional dinner together at a nearby restaurant
Event Details:
DATE: Sunday, March 24, 2024
TIME: 2:30–5:00 p.m. EDT
LOCATION: Symphony by the Sea – The Cabot Theater — 286 Cabot St., Beverly, MA 01915
COST: $35
Event Questions? Contact Arnold Nadler at ardnadler@aol.com.