LPO’s ‘Movie Magic’ Coming to TAMIU Jan. 29

Recreating magic moments when the music of movies uplift, enlighten and excite is the goal of the Laredo Philharmonic Orchestra with the presentation of its third concert of its 2011-2012 season Sunday, Jan. 29 at 3 p.m. in the Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) Center for the Fine and Performing Arts, Recital Hall.

Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for seniors (62+). Local students with current IDs are admitted free of charge.

LPO director and conductor Brendan Townsend will lead the LPO in a diverse musical program spanning a broad spectrum of films and the music that has helped to secure their legendary status.

The afternoon program highlights will include: "Die Fledermaus Overture" by Johann Strauss II, heard in “The Safecracker and “Immortal Beloved” and Symphony No. 6 by Ludwig Beethoven, pivotal to the Disney standard "Fantasia."

Also joining LPO for the performance will be renowned guest soloist Pip Clarke, performing Lee Actor’s “Concerto for Violin and Orchestra.”

During the past decade, Clarke has established herself as one of the leading violinists of her generation. A highly expressive and romantic artist, her concert touring has taken her all over the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia.

To hear a performance by Clarke, go to: youtube.com

For more information, contact the LPO at 326.3042, email laredophil@gmail.com or visit the

LPO website at laredophilharmonic.com, where tickets are available for online purchase.

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