2019 December Faulkner Lifestyle

the arts
Conway Symphony Christmas Concert Continues
Tradition with Ballet and Symphonic Rock
The Conway Symphony Orchestra
presents their electrifying holiday
Christmas concert for all ages, A
Mad Russian’s Christmas, at Reynolds
Performance Hall at the University of
Central Arkansas December 7th at 7:30
p.m. Tickets range from $25-$45 and
are expected to sell out quickly. Tickets
available at the box office, 501-450-3265,
or at www.ConwaySymphony.org
Conductor Israel Getzov will lead the
first half of the concert in an exciting
performance of Christmas favorites
Sleigh Ride and excerpts from the
Nutcracker ballet. The ballet will be
performed alongside the Arkansas
Festival Ballet under the direction of
Rebecca Stalcup in a wondrous winter
showcase of dance and music.
The mood of the concert will change
entirely after intermission as a
10-person rock ensemble will take
center stage and perform screaming
Van Halen-esque guitar solos with
selections from Paul O’Neill’s Trans-
Siberian Orchestra accompanied by a
face-melting light show.
“This concert is going to be a
contrast between the traditional and
nontraditional, and we are thrilled to
present the 10th anniversary between
the Conway Symphony Orchestra
and the Arkansas Festival Ballet. The
second half of our concert is something
Conway has never seen before; a
classic rock concert featuring the music
of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. We’ve
had so much interest in this new
format that we are almost guaranteed
to sell out,” Getzov said.
Preceding the concert from 6:00-7:00
p.m. families are invited to join the
CSO Guild for Nutcracker Sweets at
Brewer-Hegeman located right next
to Reynolds Hall. The event is $5 for
children and free for adults and offers
an opportunity to meet the ballerinas,
enjoy treats, and participate in craft
activities.
Santa will be in the lobby of Reynolds
during intermission allowing kids to
come out and take a picture. A Mad
Russian’s Christmas is sponsored by
ConwayCorp and Palmer Music Co.
The Conway Symphony Orchestra
brings professional concerts, exciting
guest artists and high-quality music
to the Central Arkansas community.
For more information on concerts and
other programs, call (501) 269-1066 or
visit ConwaySymphony.org.
CONNECT
For More Info: 501.269.1066
For Tickets: 501.450.3265
or Purchase Online at
ConwaySymphony.org
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