Contact:Gretchen Miller Basso
Public Relations Director
The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra
Phone: 407/896-6700 x 223
Fax: 407/896-5512
gmiller@orlandophil.org
www.orlandophil.org
(Orlando, FL – June 20, 2011) – The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra’s 2011 Sounds of Summer Series continues with a performance by popular group Sovereign Brass on Monday, July 11, 2011. The concert, titled Passion and Fury, is held at 7:00 PM in the Margeson Theater, located in the Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 E. Rollins Street, Orlando.
With a theme of “Passion and Fury – A Love Story,” the group will perform a number of works about with the trials and tribulations of love. Works include versions of Romeo and Juliet, Weber’s All I ask of You, Fats Waller’s Ain’t Misbehavin’, Carmichael’s Stardust, Piazzolla’s Libertango, and more.
Created in 1994, Sovereign Brass is an ensemble of six talented Central Florida musicians. Comprising the Sovereign Brass are Mike Avila and Thomas Macklin, trumpets; Jeffrey Thomas, trombone; Kathleen Thomas, French horn; Ed Firth, tuba; and Mark Goldberg, percussion. The goal of the Sovereign Brass is to bring the highest quality music to the widest possible audience and to present this music in a way that is entertaining and fun. Instrumentation of five brass and one percussionist makes Sovereign Brass one of the most versatile ensembles available today.
Subscriptions to this five-concert series are available in three price levels: Level 1 seating is $160 for adults, $144 for seniors and $80 for students with valid ID. Level 2 seating is $105 for adults, $94.50 for seniors and $52.50 for students with valid ID. Level 3 seating is $70 for adults, seniors and students. Single ticket prices are: Level 1 seating: $37 for adults, $33 for seniors and $18.50 for students with valid ID; Level 2 seating: $26 for adults, $23 for seniors and $13 for students with valid ID; Level 3 seating: $14 for adults, seniors and students. To purchase subscriptions or for more information, phone the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra Box Office at 407-770-0071, or visit www.OrlandoPhil.org.
