The Gala Evening is the KWS’ largest and most important fundraising event of the season. Funds raised support the orchestra’s core artistic and education programs.
Edwin Outwater, conductor
Megan Latham, mezzo-soprano
Tai Murray, violin
Kenneth Olsen, cello
Ian Parker, piano
Hugh Russell, baritone
Barber: Excerpts from Violin Concerto
Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue
Rogers: Excerpts from Carousel
Friml & Stothart: Indian Love Call from Rose Marie
Copland: Rodeo
Copland: Old American Songs
Herbert: Excerpts from Cello Concerto No. 2
Edwin has invited several of his best musician friends to help kick off his fifth year as Music Director. He’s programmed a concert of music near and dear to his heart. Ian Parker will perform Gershwin’s classic piano concerto Rhapsody in Blue, violinist Tai Murray and cellist Kenneth Olsen will perform excerpts from concertos by Samuel Barber and Victor Herbert, and Canadian singers Hugh Russell and Megan Latham will sing music from Broadway by Rodgers and Hammerstein and more!
Finish off a memorable evening with a sparkling After Party at the Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts, including a live band, dancing, live auction, delicious hors d’oeuvres and much more!
For a look at what you can bid on the live & silent auctions, click here.
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