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Wellesley Symphony Orchestra
The Wellesley Symphony Orchestra (WSO) presents its 63rd season of entertaining programs for enthusiastic audiences. This season is the WSO’s 28th as Orchestra-in-Residence at MassBay Community College. Max Hobart, who has shaped its artistic direction since 1993, conducts the Symphony. Many well known names in Boston musical circles have been associated with the WSO over the years, including Arthur Fiedler, who led the orchestra in 1958 to mark its 10th anniversary. Narrators over the years have included Joan Kennedy, Liz Walker, William Bulger, Dixie Whatley, and Nora Hussey.
Each concert takes place at 3 PM in the John McKenzie Auditorium on the Wellesley Hills campus, and most feature a pre-concert talk at 2:15. Ticket prices are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and students, and free for children under 12. Tickets are free to all MassBay staff, faculty, and students.
October 9, 2011World of Wellesley - Columbus Day Weekend. This program features Rice, Grofe and Dvorak.
November 20, 2011Beethoven Visits Wellesley - World's Favorite Composer. Virginia Eskin, piano.
December 11, 2011Holiday Pops - Sleigh Rides Around the World. Sleigh rides from England, Russia, Brazil and America plus a New England Sleighride by Robert Way and Symphonic Sleighride by Greg Rice. Featuring Emily Browder Melville, soprano.
February 12, 2012Valentine's Love Fest. Brian Landry, tenor and Ana Maria Ugarte, contralto.
March 11, 2012Family Concert - "Tell Me A Story". Pre-concert Instrument Petting Zoo and Show ’n’ Tell begin at 1:30. The Little Engine that Could is narrated by Leslie Holmes. The Middle School String Orchestra performs, as well as Elizabeth Perry, Director of Performing Arts, Wellesley Public Schools hosts.
May 13, 2012Mother’s Day - Season Finale. Tribute to Jascha Heifetz. Featuring Lisa Park.