"The Hills are Alive with the Sound of Music"
June 28, 2010
Friday night the Redlands Community Music Association held the first concert of their 87th season. Since 1924, folks can come to the Redlands Bowl venue and enjoy the beautiful setting and the beautiful music. This summer music festival is the oldest open air music festival that is presented with no charge to the attendees. Yes, there is a free-will donation collected during intermission, but it is just that "free-will".
I was in attendance on Friday night and even after almost 40 years of attending, I was moved by the event. As has become traditional, the first concert is presented by the Symphony orchestra under the leadership of Frank Fetta. Solos were sung by Anthony Kearns, Ireland' finest tenor and a member of the Irish Tenor trio. His voice was amazing to hear!.
Looking across an intergenerational audience that filled the bowl site and listening to Symphony-Songs-Cinema. From the playing of the Star Spangled Banner to the last note, it was truly an evening that touched my heart.
How fortunate we are to be able to hear world class musicians perform under the stars. These concerts are held Tuesdays and Fridays from June 25 Through August 20. Next Tuesday will be a concert by the winners of the 59th annual young artists auditions. From a member of the selection committee, I have heard that these young artists will astound you with there talent.
So put Tuesdays and Fridays on your calendar, bring your picnic and enjoy.
Friday night the Redlands Community Music Association held the first concert of their 87th season. Since 1924, folks can come to the Redlands Bowl venue and enjoy the beautiful setting and the beautiful music. This summer music festival is the oldest open air music festival that is presented with no charge to the attendees. Yes, there is a free-will donation collected during intermission, but it is just that "free-will".
I was in attendance on Friday night and even after almost 40 years of attending, I was moved by the event. As has become traditional, the first concert is presented by the Symphony orchestra under the leadership of Frank Fetta. Solos were sung by Anthony Kearns, Ireland' finest tenor and a member of the Irish Tenor trio. His voice was amazing to hear!.
Looking across an intergenerational audience that filled the bowl site and listening to Symphony-Songs-Cinema. From the playing of the Star Spangled Banner to the last note, it was truly an evening that touched my heart.
How fortunate we are to be able to hear world class musicians perform under the stars. These concerts are held Tuesdays and Fridays from June 25 Through August 20. Next Tuesday will be a concert by the winners of the 59th annual young artists auditions. From a member of the selection committee, I have heard that these young artists will astound you with there talent.
So put Tuesdays and Fridays on your calendar, bring your picnic and enjoy.
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