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Date: 04/07/2010
The Rockford Symphony Orchestra and local photographers celebrate Rockford through music and photography
by Press Release
Music Director Steven Larsen and the Rockford Symphony Orchestra present a concert titled Pictures at an Exhibition at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 24, 2010 at the Coronado Performing Arts Center. Composer Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition is the centerpiece of the concert featuring works of professional photographers from the region through a series of images of Rockford projected above the orchestra. The performance is the final concert of the 2009/10 ComEd Classics Series and is graciously sponsored by Alpine Bank and the Rockford Park District.
Featured photographers include Nels Akerlund, Jeffrey Anderson, Pablo Korona, Bradley Nordlof, Valerie Olafson, Steve Pitkin, Sherry Pritz, and Hans Rupert. Curt Johnsen, Rockford Park District Multimedia/Events Production Specialist and RSO Production Manager, has choreographed the photos to the music. Selected works by featured photographers will also be on view in an exhibit at the Rockford Art Museum.
“We are thrilled to collaborate with Rockford Art Museum, the Rockford Park District, and these talented photographers for this exciting celebration of Rockford and its artists, both musical and visual,” said Julie Schaper, Executive Director of the RSO.
Tickets for this concert are available at www.rockfordsymphony.com, by calling 815-965-0049, or visiting the Coronado Performing Arts Center Box Office at 314 N. Main Street. Ticket prices range from $18 to $54. Student tickets are just $6.
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Rockford Area Music Industry
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Rockford Area Arts Council
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Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center
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