Steve Lippia Brings Simply Sinatra To Akron

VEGAS HEADLINER BRINGS SINATRA TRIBUTE TO AKRON FOR SYMPHONY BENEFIT

Steve Lippia to perform with Akron Symphony Orchestra May 16 at Civic Theatre

Akron—The Akron Symphony will wrap up its 2009-2010 season with Fanfare ‘09: Simply Sinatra featuring renowned vocalist Steve Lippia on Saturday, May 16 at the Akron Civic Theatre at 8 PM. Lippia, who regularly performs for SRO audiences in the big showrooms of Las Vegas and Atlantic City, will share the stage with the full Akron Symphony Orchestra conducted by Music Director Christopher Wilkins—a first for the ASO’s annual Fanfare fundraiser.
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Fanfare Countdown #5: Hale Maluhia On Kauai

We’re three weeks away from Fanfare 2009: Simply Sinatra and back with another auction item preview. Hawaii anyone?

Auction Item Preview #5
“Hale Maluhia on Kauai (that’s in Hawaii)”

Hale Maluhia: peaceful, restful place. Built on a verdant bluff on Kauai’s north shore (where South Pacific was filmed), with the legendary peak of Bali Hai on the horizon, Princeville has captured the island’s grandeur. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac in Princeville, the home is surrounded by tropical landscaping providing incomparable privacy. Hale Maluhia (2467 sq. ft.) was completely remodeled in 2004 to provide spacious, flowing living quarters. Redecorated in 2007, the furniture is comfortable and all tables, dressers and dining chairs are teak. Princeville was named the Best Golf Resort in Hawaii by Travel and Leisure magazine. The Makai course, one of Hawaii’s finest 27 hole layouts, is a scant 50 yards from this beautiful location. Imagine walking 110 yards from your 550 sq.ft. lanai to the #9 tee box on the magnificent Makai/Woods course. Come and unwind, de-stress, relax and enjoy our tropical paradise. Complimentary stay for one week. Sleeps six guests (airfare not included). More photos here.

Sinatra recorded Blue Hawaii for his Come Fly With Me album, originally released in 1957. The album was Frank’s first collaboration with arranger Billy May and was a departure from some of the darker concept albums of his Capitol years. Come Fly With Me is about traveling the world and swings hard with upbeat tunes like April In Paris, Autumn In New York, Moonlight In Vermont, Chicago, among others.

Invitations for Fanfare 2009: Simply Sinatra are out now. But if you’d like, you can RSVP online today! If you didn’t receive an invite with our limited edition Steve Lippia CD, you can request one here.

Until next time…

Podcast: Brahms Requiem

Maestro Christopher Wilkins previews the final Classic Series concert of the 2008-09 season, Brahms Requiem. Recorded April 22, 2009.

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Brahms Requiem Preview

Maestro Wilkins previews the final Classic Series concert of the 2008-09 season, Brahms Requiem.

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Symphony Soup May 5-14

The Akron Symphony’s sell-out series, Concerts For Kids returns with Symphony Soup May 5-14 at various locations throughout Akron, Barberton, Hudson, and Green. Read more

Akron Symphony Presents Concerts For Kids 2009

Akron Symphony Brings Stone Soup To Life With Concerts For Kids 2009
Series to make stops in Akron, Barberton, Hudson, and Green

Akron—The Akron Symphony’s sell-out series, Concerts For Kids returns with Symphony Soup May 5-14 at various locations throughout Akron, Barberton, Hudson, and Green. This feast of color and sound will feature a new and unique symphony setting of the Caldecott Medal-winning children’s book Stone Soup by Marcia Brown with narration by Dennis O’Connell of the Magical Theatre Company and conducted by Christopher James Lees. Concerts For Kids offers children ages 3-6 the opportunity to see and hear a full orchestra—often for the first time— in a fun and lighthearted way. Read more

Fanfare Countdown #4: Portage Lakes Dinner

Only FOUR weeks to go until Fanfare 2009: Simply Sinatra. This week it’s beginning to look a lot like summer…

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“Progressive Dinner on Portage Lakes”

Your group will board its private pontoon for appetizers and beverages on board. Your captain will take you through the Portage Lakes for a scrumptious salad course at the lovely home of Pat and Dick Kemph. Then board the boat again to be whisked away to the hospitality of Mike and Jan Wojno where you will enjoy your main course in this fabulous lakeside home. Complete the evening with a boat trip back complete with coffee courtesy of Caribou Coffee and dessert generously provided by Main Street Gourmet

Invitations for Fanfare 2009: Simply Sinatra are hitting mailboxes now. But if you’d like, you can RSVP online today! If you didn’t receive an invite with our limited edition Steve Lippia CD, you can request one here.

Think you’re a big Sinatra fan? Test your Sinatra trivia here.

Until next time…

Darth Vader’s Orchestra?

This is way too cool. Looks like it comes from one of the Lego Star Wars video games. I’ve already sent it to Maestro Wilkins to see if he can pick up any pointers from Maestro Vader.

Gospel Meets Symphony Makes TV Debut

This year’s Gospel Meets Symphony concert had its television debut Monday evening on Western Reserve PBS (formerly Channel 45/49).

The program captures Maestro Wilkins leading the combined orchestra and the 200-voice volunteer choir from over 50 area churches. It also features Charles J. Myricks, a local composer and minister at Arlington Church of God, who conducts several of his own works. Other works featured include “Verdi Va Pensiero,” “This Morning When I Rose” and “Ride On, King Jesus.” Gospel Meets Symphony: Let Freedom Ring! will be made available for broadcast to the nation’s 355 other public television stations in May 2009.

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If you missed Monday’s premiere, it will repeat on Sunday, April 12 at 7 p.m. and Monday, April 13 at 1 a.m. From February’s documentary (Celebrating 16 Years) to a phenomenal live show and now the concert broadcast, it has truly been a banner year for spreading the Gospel!

Freedom Rings With GMS On PBS

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