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Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Crowd 'Rise Up' for Falcons
ASO gives attendees a treat in honor of football team's Super Bowl push.
ATLANTA, GA -- The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra recently turned Richard Wagner's "Ride of the Valkyries" into a "Dirty Bird" tribute to the Falcons. For more Super Bowl news and other items on Atlanta, click here to get Patch's daily newsletter and free, real-time news alerts.
Donning an Atlanta jersey, bass trombonist Brian Hecht greeted the crowd before turning things over to guest conductor Steven Reineke and the ASO. A video montage played overhead as the excited crowd stirred with the music.
The Falcons play the Patriots in Super Bowl LI on Sunday. Atlanta's most storied institutions, such as the ASO, have been "Rising Up" in honor of the team's playoff run.
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