Beginning with a performance by the Kirov Orchestra on November 2nd, the 25th Anniversary Season of the Festival of Orchestras promises to be one that will be remembered for years to come. The five-concert series will take place at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre in downtown Orlando, with the first show in November, two in January, one in March and the final show in April. There will only be one performance per visiting orchestra, so you better buy tickets early.

The highlight of the season will come in March, when the world-renowned Boston Pops will visit for an afternoon show on Sunday, March 8th. Featuring Conductor Keith Lockhart, the Boston Pops will perform a salute music from the glitz and glamour of Oscar and Tony. My first memory of the Boston Pops is my favorite. I was watching a 4th of July celebration on TV and the orchestra was playing along to very well-choreographed fireworks. Every 4th of July since, I’ve searched out their performance and hope to one day enjoy their show in person. Their music is magical.

More information on the Festival of Orchestras can be found at www.festivaloforchestras.com, including prices for the season subscriptions. The full season is as follows …

November 2, 2008 at 7pm
Kirov Orchestra

January 10, 2009 at 8pm
Dublin Philharmonic Orchestra

January 31, 2009 at 8pm
Budapest Festival Orchestra

March 8, 2009 at 3pm
Boston Pops

April 4, 2009 at 3pm
National Philharmonic of Russia

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