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On With the Show!

Sunday, March 2, 2008, 3:00 PM.
Phillips Middle School Auditorium
Fort Dodge, Iowa

You'll hear the drama in a grand collection of music from the theater, including instrumental selections from opera, operetta, and musical theater by the greatest composers ever. The concert features familiar classics such as the Overture to Gilbert and Sullivan's The Mikado, Verdi's "Triumphal March' from Aida, wonderful selections from Franz Lehar's The Merry Widow, and a medley of songs by American's own living legend of the musical theater, Stephen Sondheim.

                               PROGRAM

The Mikado Overture                                     Arthur Sullivan
                                                                     (1842-1900)

"Triumphal March" from Aida                         Giuseppe Verdi
                                                                     (1813-1901)

Dream Pantomime from Hänsel und Gretel         Engelbert Humperdinck
                                                                     (1854-1921)

-------------------- INTERMISSION --------------------

A Stephen Sondheim Medley                            Stephen Sondheim
                                                                      (b. 1930)

The Merry Widow Selections                           Franz Lehar
                                                                      (870-1948)

Crisantemi (Chrisanthemums)                            Giacomo Puccini
                                                                      (1858-1924)

La Tregenda (Witches' Dance)                          Giacomo Puccini
     from Le Villi

Admission: Season Membership or tickets at the door - $10.00 Adults, $6.00 Students.

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