You don’t have to go far to experience great symphonic music. Hector Aguero, Jr. and the Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra end this season with a myriad selection of the music of America. The concert will be held Sunday, June 7 at 2:00 p.m. at the Stafford Centre.
Sit back and enjoy the music of this country as Maestro Aguero and the Orchestra bring you works from some of the greatest American composers. Featured works will include “Rhapsody in Blue” by George Gershwin, “Fanfare for the Common Man” and "Simple Gifts" from “Appalachian Spring” by Aaron Copland, “First Essay for Orchestra” by Samuel Barber, “Variations on a Southern Gospel Tune” by Monte Keene Pishny-Floyd, Composer-in-Residence, and more!
Pianist Stephen W. Jones will be the soloist for “Rhapsody in Blue”. Mr. Jones has performed extensively throughout the U.S. and has been on nationally broadcast radio and television programs including KUHF and KUHT. Although he recently completed his final season as the principle pianist for the Moores Opera Center, he will be performing in Mozart's “Lucia Silla” and “Grapes of Wrath” with them this season.
In addition to great music, there will be an auction including several items, such as Hector Aguero, Jr.’s baton and the opportunity to conduct the “Star Spangled Banner” at the 2009-2010 season opener; the chance to sit with Mayor Leonard Scarcella of Stafford in his box for a concert; a Carlos Lee signed and game used jersey and bat; and more! -- www.fbso.org
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