Pennsylvania Philharmonic presents Spring Awakenings Concert

Pennsylvania Philharmonic celebrates 10 years of music education excellence in a concert filled with all the great masterworks from our music education program. Performances are April 26 at 7 pm at Phoenixville Middle School and April 27 at 2:30pm at Zlock Performing Arts Center.

One of Aaron Copland’s most iconic pieces, Appalachian Spring, reminds us of the importance of family and community. Set in the Appalachian mountains of Pennsylvania, it was originally composed as a ballet for Martha Graham’s dance company. The well-known song, “Simple Gifts”, is a key melody throughout and celebrates the Shaker principles of simplicity and humility.

Other works that have inspired generations include Stravinsky’s enchanting The Firebird, Life in Exposition of Water, a collaboration by Dan Gallery & Brent Edmondson which focuses on the element of water, the captivating Dreams of Fireflies by Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Bernstein’s lively Overture to Candide and more.

For tickets, visit paphilharmonic.org