Kennett Symphony

Under the direction of conductor Michael Hall, enjoy a collection of beloved light classical pieces, perfect for this performance under the stars. Waltzes and galops abound from the sunny and delightful Capriccio Italien, the mercurial Flight of the Bumblebee, and the heartfelt Vocalise as well as music from John Williams’ score to Schindler’s List.

More about Kennett Symphony

Dr. D. Duer Reynolds, a prominent local physician, and Ray Lyman Ott, head of the Kennett Consolidated School music department, founded the Kennett Community Symphony Orchestra in 1940 as an all-volunteer orchestra. Today the Kennett Symphony is Chester County, Pennsylvania’s only professional symphony orchestra. An integral part of the artistic community for more than 75 years, the Kennett Symphony is renowned for their refined and impassioned performances.

Program: Symphony Under the Stars

• Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky—Capriccio Italien
• Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov—Flight of the Bumblebee
• John Williams—Selections from Schindler’s List
• Sergei Rachmaninoff—Vocalise
• Nikolai Rimsky Korsakov—Russian Easter Overture
• Dmitry Kabalevsky—Dance of the Comedians
• Aram Khachaturian—Masquerade Waltz

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