MUSIC

The Texas Medical Center Orchestra, Libi Lebel, conductor, presents Celebration of Culture, Sunday, May 8, at 5:00pm. Location Cullen Theater, Wortham Center.  Featuring Sharon Montgomery, Tommie Lee Bradly, & Bob Luna (pictured).

For the final concert of the season, three vivacious Houston singers join TMCO to transport you to Rome. Join us as we explore the wonders of Rome with music written to celebrate the culture of Rome from our own backyard! In an evening of light music, the touring singers will celebrate Rome– from her fountains to her culinary delights!

Also on the program are two other wonderful pieces: Tchaikovsky's Capriccio Italien, inspired by a trip to Rome during which he saw Carnival in full swing and reminiscent of Italian folk music and street songs; and Bizet's Carmen Suite No. 1, a sampling of some of the well-loved music from the famous opera.

Scheduled Program:

Georges Bizet - Carmen Suite, No. 1
Pyotr Tchaikovsky - Capriccio Italien
Various composers – Arriverderci Roma, That’s Amore, Non Dimenticar, Mona Lisa, Volare, Buena Sera, Mambo Italiano and other Italian favorite songs.