Plymouth Philharmonic Concert 5 Plymouth Phil May 16, 2023

Hocus Pocus: Magical Music

MARCH 10  |  3PM

INSTRUMENT DEMO  |  2PM

Hocus Pocus: Magical Music
MARCH 10  |  3PM
INSTRUMENT DEMO  |  2PM

Broomsticks. Bassoons. Bedlam! When this fun and fanciful score about a lazy apprentice and an enchanted-broomstick-gone-wild premiered in 1897, it catapulted the composer into overnight stardom. A few decades and several abracadabras later, the 1940 Disney film Fantasia made The Sorcerer’s Apprentice one of the most iconic pieces of orchestral music today.  Then, with another tap of the wand, we’re off on a wild ride to an icy planet that seems to somersault through space.  There, Holst unleashes all his orchestral tricks—trumpets, trombones, tubas, timpani, and those spell-binding strings —to show us the full power of the mighty Magician, Uranus. Yes, friends, there’s magic in the air. And watch very closely. Our Music Director has a few more musical tricks (and cards) up his tuxedo sleeve. 

Prior to the concert, the orchestra will hold its popular instrument demonstration beginning at 2 PM. Concert attendees are invited to meet the musicians, pick up an instrument, learn how to hold it, and find out what instrument family it belongs to. Pro-tip: The instrument demonstration is not just for kids!

Tickets: $20 adults, $10 children 12 & under

PROGRAM

JOHN WILLIAMS

Music from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

PAUL DUKAS

The Sorcerer’s Apprentice

GUSTAV HOLST

Uranus, the Magician from The Planets

MANUEL DE FALLA

Ritual Fire Dance from Love, the Magician

LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN

Piano Concerto No. 2 in B b, Op. 19
  I. Allegro (abridged)

PERFORMERS

Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra

Steven Karidoyanes, conductor

Jacob Lewack, South Shore Conservatory Youth Concerto Competition winner

DATE

Sunday, March 10, 2024 | 3 PM
Instrument Demo | 2 PM

VENUE

Plymouth Memorial Hall
83 Court Street
Plymouth, MA

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ADD TO YOUR EXPERIENCE!

Pre-concert instrument demonstration
2 PM at Memorial Hall
Free for ticket holders

Orchestras Feeding America

 

FOOD DRIVE

Audience members are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to benefit the Food Warehouse of Greater Plymouth. View the list of their most needed items. 

Sponsored by the Edgar & Pauline Main Family Foundation