Publicity time, people.
I’m taking my orchestra, the Cincinnati Symphony Youth Orchestra on a tour to Chicago, IL, the site of my collegiate and post-collegiate years. Worlds are about to collide.
THIS SATURDAY we’re playing at this beautiful historic high school on the north side in Rogers Park, just around the corner from a zillion Ethiopian restaurants. So please, make a night of it!
Here’s two highly embarrassing promotional videos for the tour. The first is me talking to a camera. The lighting, wardrobe, and make-up crews had the day off. You guys. My hair is SO flat, and nobody even thought to tell me.
Here is a tantalizing snippette I took with my phone on the podium the other day. Chicago, orchestral choreography is about to come your way, and I can only hope that you’re prepared to cope with it.
I wish the quality were clearer so you could see how those kids are all mugging for the camera. A bunch of hams! I dare say they’ve learned from the best.
In summation: come to my concerts in Chicago. Did I mention we’re playing all 20th & 21st century music? And that they’re FREE?
Saturday, May 25, 4:00 pm
Senn High School, featuring the YOURS Project Orchestra
Bernstein, West Side Story Overture
Debussy, “Fêtes”
Hanson, Suite from Merry Mount
Higdon, SkyLine
Marquez, Danzon No. 2
Sunday, May 26, 10:15 am
Adler Planetarium Plaza
Bernstein, West Side Story Overture
Higdon, SkyLine
Hanson, Suite from Merry Mount
Glière, Russian Sailors’ Dance
Williams, Harry Potter Symphonic Suite
Marquez, Danzon No. 2