Smithsonian Orchestra at Drew University
Come join us for a spectacular concert of classical music as the Smithsonian Orchestra performs live at Drew University! This event promises to be a musical extravaganza that you won't want to miss. Grab your friends and family for an unforgettable concert experience right here on campus. Immerse yourself in the enchanting melodies of the orchestra and let the music elevate your spirits. Mark your calendars and get ready for a night filled with beautiful symphonies and harmonious notes. See you there!
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Program:
Haydn: Symphony no. 93 in D Major, Hob. I:93
Mendelssohn: Hebrides Overture “Fingal’s Cave”
Beethoven: Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Op. 21
Founded in 2024 by conductor Kenneth Slowik, the Smithsonian Academy Orchestra is a resident ensemble of the Smithsonian Chamber Music Society, a program of the National Museum of American History. The Orchestra’s repertoire ranges from Bach to Schoenberg, all performed on period-appropriate instruments. Hear them perform Haydn’s Symphony No. 93, Mendelssohn’s Hebrides Overture and Beethoven’s Symphony No.1, on Sunday, November 9 at 3pm! SAO concerts are free and open to the public due to the generous support of The Honorable John F. W. Rogers and Goldman Sachs.
