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South Arkansas Symphony Orchestra
El Dorado Municipal Auditorium
100 W 8th St
El Dorado, AR 71730-3830
May 9, 2015
7:30 PM UTC
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Romantic GiantsSaturday, May 9, 2015 - 7:30 pmEl Dorado Municipal Auditorium This ConcertOVERVIEWThis concert will feature violinist Stephanie Chase in one of the most loved violin concertos ever written. Classical fans will want to join us to hear the beautiful melodies of the master composer and theorist Johannes Brahms. How do you follow Brahms? Who could possibly fill his shoes other than the great Beethoven and his 5th Symphony. Program: Brahms: Violin ConcertoIntermissionBeethoven: Symphony No. 5
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South Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Biography
Founded in 1956 as one of the first orchestras in Arkansas, a group of local music-lovers formed the El Dorado Symphony and Choral Society. The purpose of the organization was to form a symphony orchestra which would provide an outlet for musicians in the community, especially students of unusual ability. Felix Spooner, string instructor in the local schools, was named the conductor. The first concert was performed in 1957 by a 30-piece orchestra to an audience of the same size. John Shenaut, violinist and conductor of the Shreveport Symphony, was guest artist. Interest grew in the orchestra, and its mission expanded to fulfill a regional role serving as the South Arkansas Symphony Orchestra. Growth of the orchestra continued under the direction of Dr. Eloy Fominaya, Dr. Joe Barry Mullins, Jimmie Reynolds, Gerald Kiger, Richard Oliver, Dr. Richard Worthington, Alan Burdick and Kermit Poling. All played an integral part in providing South Arkansas access to high quality artistic music through extensive touring, recording, and community education concerts. All activity benefited the South Arkansas region, both in terms of economic and cultural impact. Currently, Kermit Poling is fulfilling his 16th year as conductor with Scott Watkins serving as Executive Director. The South Arkansas Symphony Orchestra is the largest performing arts organization in South Arkansas. Our mission is to entertain, inspire, and educate patrons of all ages through musical performances of high artistic merit.
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