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Wellesley Symphony Orchestra to perform ‘Colors of Culture’ benefit concert at MassBay
May 29 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
MassBay Community College and the Wellesley Symphony Orchestra are collaborating on a benefit concert, “Colors of Culture,” scheduled for Wednesday, May 29, at 6:00 pm. The event will take place at MassBay Community College, located at 50 Oakland Street, Wellesley Hills.
“Colors of Culture” promises an enchanting evening of music from around the world, featuring performances by the Wellesley Symphony Orchestra and special guests, the Fireside Barbershop Quartet. The concert repertoire will span various cultures and genres, showcasing the universal language of music.
Audiences can anticipate a diverse program, including Johann Strauss’s Overture to Die Fledermaus, Florence Price’s “Dances in the Canebrakes,” and Gabriela Ortiz’s “Kauyumari,” inspired by Mexican folklore.
Following intermission, the program will continue with the second movement of Ludwig van Beethoven’s 7th Symphony, Manuel de Falla’s spirited “Spanish Dance,” and selections from Georges Bize’s opera, “Carmen.”
Tickets for the “Colors of Culture” benefit concert are priced at $100, with proceeds supporting both MassBay and the Wellesley Symphony Orchestra. Attendees are invited to enjoy a reception following the performance, where they can mingle with fellow music enthusiasts and artists.
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