Before deciding what to do on Valentine’s Day, consider these two details about the concert Union College is presenting that night: Musical selections were made famous by acclaimed composers such as Andrew Lloyd Webber and the Gershwin brothers; and Broadway hits from shows like “Wicked” and “West Side Story” will be performed.
The program is designed to deliver familiar, romance-themed music, which is a platform that has pleased audiences for the past five years. Dr. Virginia Gay Gandy, conductor for the performance, came up with the idea of presenting a Valentine’s Day Concert in 2008.
“It was well received and popular, so it has become a Union College tradition since that time,” she said. “We are very much looking forward to presenting the fifth annual Valentine Concert.”
Three choirs will perform: UC Singers, Union Harmony and UC Regional Chorus. Additionally, there will be a men’s ensemble, a women’s ensemble and several soloists. A few selections include Think of Me from “Phantom of the Opera,” My Funny Valentine from “Babes in Arms,” A Bushel and a Peck from “Guys & Dolls,” and many others.
On the violin, Laura Jones will perform Victor Young’s When I Fall in Love, a traditional piece featured at each Valentine concert.
The concert is this Tuesday at 8 p.m. in Conway Boatman Chapel. Admission—just like true love—is free. We hope you join us.
A link to Dr. Gandy’s blog is below. She offers insightful commentary regarding choral music and keeps a current calendar of cultural events in the area. We encourage you to take a peek.
http://theartofchoralmusic.blogspot.com
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