Marimba Magic and Brahms
October 25 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
The Program:
Mikhail Glinka – Overture to Ruslan and Lyudmila
Eric Ewazen – Concerto for Marimba and String Orchestra
Brian Hanner, marimba
Johannes Brahms – Symphony No. 2 in D major, op. 73
An unforgettable evening as FSO showcases the talents of its own principal percussionist.
Glinka’s Overture to Ruslan and Lyudmila sweeps you into the world of Russian folklore.
Ewazen’s beautiful Concerto for Marimba and String Orchestra showcases the marimba’s
unique voice and Hanner’s artistry. Brahms’; Symphony No. 2 provides a calm counterbalance to
the evening’s earlier excitement.
Concert @7:30pm / Ardrey Auditorium
Pre-concert reception @ 6pm / Kitt Atrium