From the Classic to the Celtic: the Music of Dr. Michael Karasis, With the Orchestra of From the Classic to the Celtic And featuring the Judith Svalander Dance Theatre
Saturday, Sept 28
3 PM
Performing Arts Center at Harper College
1200 W Algonquin Rd Building R
Palatine, IL 60067
Website: https://www.harpercollege.edu/services/arts/boxoffice.php
Phone 847-925-6100
Composer Dr, Michael Karasis Brings “ From Classic to Celtic” a concert of music and dance to the Performing Arts Center of Harper College on Saturday, Sept 28 at 3 PM.
Uber-talented IIlinois composer Dr. Michael Karasis’ latest musical offering features an exciting collaboration with choreographer Judith Svalander and the Judith Svalander Dance Theatre performing the one-hour ballet Hail Scotland with full orchestra with the addition of Bagpipes, Recorders, EoDrahn, Tipper and Spoons.
Also on the program will be The Pale Blue Dot, a nine minute narrated piece of music describing the isolation of planet earth and its lack of importance in the scope of the cosmos. And Piano Concerto No 1, featuring soloist Michael Finley.
The music pieces will be performed by the Orchestra of from Classic to Celtic, under the direction of Tim Semanik. (Currently on the facility of Bradley University.)
The concert will take place at the Performing Arts Center of Harper College, Palatine, IL. The concert hall is handicapped accessible. Tickets are $25 General admission. Inquire about a Senior rate. Purchase tickets through the college box office, online at www/harpercollege.edu/boxoffice, or by phone at (847) 925-6100.
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