Bringing Goldilocks to Life with Music: An Interview with Author Leia Barrett

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This October, Symphony Storytime welcomes back a familiar face: author and former Orlando Philharmonic Director of Education, Dr. Leia Barrett. Her book The Goldilocks Quartet takes center stage on October 11 & 12, blending one of childhood’s most beloved fairy tales with the rich sounds of a string quartet.  The idea for The Goldilocks Quartet … Read more

Program Notes: Opening Night: Grieg’s Piano Concerto

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Read below for program notes for the Classics Series concert “Opening Night: Grieg’s Piano Concerto” on September 27-28, 2025. Program notes are written by Jeremy Reynolds Copyright © 2025. Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 16 by Edvard Grieg Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg embarked on his first and only piano concerto at a truly happy … Read more