Orchestra Iowa
Founded in April 1923, Orchestra Iowa is one of the oldest symphony orchestras in continuous operation west of the Mississippi River. Its 82 professional musicians perform more than 120…
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Location: Paramount Theatre
Time: 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
123 3rd Avenue SE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Date: Saturday, May 18 2024
BARBER Symphony No. 1 in One Movement, Op, 9
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ORFF Carmina Burana
Estelí Gomez, soprano
Ben Gulley, tenor
Norman Garrett, baritone
Amongst the most famous masterpieces for chorus and orchestra is Orff’s epic Carmina Burana. Soprano EstelÍ Gomez, baritone Norman Garrett tenor Ben Gulley, and our own symphonic chorus join the full symphony to stage this commanding work. Paired with Barber’s Symphony No. 1, featuring cycling themes that wax and wane through darkness and light, this concert will be a riveting experience you won’t soon forget!
