Composer Mana-Zucca (1885-1981) was born on Christmas Day in New York City. She was an extremely prolific composer: sources differ on whether she wrote 400 or 1000 pieces over the course of her life.
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Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno gets a conducting lesson from Guest conductor Nick Palmer as he prepares to conduct the ubiquitous Sleigh Ride at the SSO’s Dec 7th Holiday Celebration
Brilliant concert last night by the ever amazing musicians of the @SpfldSymphony. Pianist Viktor Valkov was incredible in Tchaikovsky’s Second Piano Concerto and Maestro @KevinRhodesCond was in his element!
We're excited for Opening Night on Saturday, October 5th, with a program of Strauss, Rachmaninoff & Dvořák and pianist John Novacek. https://t.co/RNJyZgWR3d #WeAreTheSSO
Listen to Maestro @KevinRhodesCond on NEPR (radio and streaming) today at 3 pm introducing selections from SSO’s 2018 - 2019 season including Beethoven’s Fifth with host Steve Petke during his Saturday Classical program. Tune in to hear the amazing SSO play Orchestral Showpieces!
It's Food Truck Friday at MGM! Stop by the Painted Piano at 1350 Main Street to hear Kevin Rhodes tickle the ivories (12 - 1 pm), then head down to MGM for a tasty lunch.
Friday fare on Armory Square! Check out tomorrow's food truck lineup. Don't miss out on this truckin' good food. 11 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. https://t.co/M20ZNO6g1C
In downtown Springfield today? Maestro Kevin Rhodes of the SSO will be playing a painted piano at 1350 Main Street from 12:00 - 1:00 pm today, part of the Springfield Cultural Partnership's Painted Pianos summer concert series. Grab your lunch and stop by for some terrific music!