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Adelphi's Department of Music's Orchestra Returns with an Evening of Classical and Contemporary Music

Garden City, NY (10/28/2024) — Adelphi University's Symphony Orchestra, led by newly appointed conductor Derek Weagle, is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated return to the Adelphi Performing Arts Center (PAC) stage with an enchanting evening of classical and contemporary music. On Friday, November 15, orchestral music enthusiasts are invited to join the orchestra for a captivating performance that promises to leave a lasting impression.

The program will showcase a diverse repertoire, featuring renowned compositions that span different eras and styles. Grieg's mesmerizing "Peer Gynt" will transport the audience to the enchanting landscapes and folklore of Norway, as the orchestra brings to life the evocative melodies and rich harmonies of this beloved masterpiece.

Adding a touch of soul and tenderness to the evening, the orchestra will perform Florence Price's "Adoration." This captivating piece seamlessly blends African-American spirituals with classical traditions, creating a unique and powerful musical experience that celebrates the beauty of diversity and unity.

The concert will also feature Sibelius' "Andante Festivo," a work known for its profound serenity and uplifting spirit. With its soaring melodies and heartfelt expressions, this composition is sure to resonate deeply with the audience, leaving them feeling inspired and uplifted.

The show will begin at 7:30 p.m. at Adelphi PAC's Concert Hall. For those unable to attend the concert in person, this event will also be livestreamed.

Tickets start at $30, with discounts available to seniors, students, Adelphi alumni and employees. For more information call the Lucia and Steven N. Fischer Box Office at 516-877-4000 or email boxoffice@adelphi.edu. Regular box office hours are Wednesday through Friday from noon to 5 p.m. and the box office is also open two hours before all ticketed performances. Ticket sales and additional information are available online.

Adelphi PAC is one of Long Island's premier cultural arts venues for entertainment of all kinds. See more about other upcoming Adelphi PAC offerings at adelphi.edu/pac.

About Adelphi: A modern metropolitan university in the United States with a personalized approach to higher learning

Adelphi University, New York, US, is a highly awarded, internationally ranked and powerfully connected doctoral research university dedicated to transforming students' lives. It is recognized for small classes with world-class faculty, hands-on learning and innovative ways to support academic and career success. Adelphi offers exceptional liberal arts and sciences programs and professional training at the undergraduate and graduate level with particular strength in its 'Core Four' academic areas: the Arts and Humanities, STEM and Social Sciences, the Business and Education Professions, and Health and Wellness.

Recognized as a Best College by U.S. News & World Report, Adelphi is Long Island's oldest private coeducational university. It serves more than 7,250 students at its beautiful main campus in Garden City, New York-just 23 miles from New York City's cultural and internship opportunities-and at dynamic learning hubs in Brooklyn, the Hudson Valley and Suffolk County, as well as online.

More than 119,000 Adelphi graduates have gained the skills to thrive professionally as active, engaged citizens, making their mark on the University, their communities, and the world.

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