The Harry Potter Film Concert Series returns to Morris Performing Arts Center with Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™ in Concert, the second film in the Harry Potter series. For two performances, the South Bend Symphony Orchestra performs John Williams’ unforgettable score live from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™ while the entire film plays in high-definition.    Secure your seat with a Season subscription. Visit www.southbendsymphony.org or call 574-232-6343 to save your seats and get the best prices! Ron Spigelman, Guest Conductor A native of Australia, conductor Ron Spigelman is an honors graduate of the Royal Academy of Music, London. He has been the Associate Conductor of the Buffalo Philharmonic and the Fort Worth Symphony, Music Director of the Fort Worth Dallas Ballet, San Angelo Symphony, Texas Chamber Orchestra, Springfield Symphony (MO), and the Lake Placid Sinfonietta (NY). He has also served as Principal Pops Conductor of the Fort Worth and Syracuse Symphony.    Guest conducting has included appearances with the St. Louis, Baltimore, Utah, Dallas, Oregon, Kansas City, Phoenix, Columbus, and North Carolina Symphony orchestras, as well as the Rochester and Naples Philharmonic.    He has conducted Symphonic, Ballet, Opera, Musical Theatre and Pops plus over 20 live film concerts including Pirates of the Caribbean, Fantasia, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Wizard of Oz, Star Wars, E.T, Home Alone, Polar Express, Elf, Nightmare Before Christmas, Psycho and seven of the Harry Potter films. Guest artists he has accompanied include Horacio Gutierrez, Rachel Barton Pine, Richard Stoltzman and Pops artists including Marvin Hamlisch, Peter Paul and Mary, James Taylor, Ben Folds, Kenny G, Vanessa Williams, Leslie Odom Jr., Gladys Knight, and Arturo Sandoval.  Other career highlights include the world premiere of Pegasus by Lowell Liebermann with the Dallas Symphony in 2001, his Carnegie Hall debut with the Buffalo Philharmonic in 2004, and the world premiere recording of Sylvan by Michael Torke which was commissioned for ...

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The Harry Potter Film Concert Series returns to Morris Performing Arts Center with Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™ in Concert, the second film in the Harry Potter series. For two performances, the South Bend Symphony Orchestra performs John Williams’ unforgettable score live from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™ while the entire film plays in high-definition.    Secure your seat with a Season subscription. Visit www.southbendsymphony.org or call 574-232-6343 to save your seats and get the best prices!   Ron Spigelman, Guest Conductor A native of Australia, conductor Ron Spigelman is an honors graduate of the Royal Academy of Music, London. He has been the Associate Conductor of the Buffalo Philharmonic and the Fort Worth Symphony, Music Director of the Fort Worth Dallas Ballet, San Angelo Symphony, Texas Chamber Orchestra, Springfield Symphony (MO), and the Lake Placid Sinfonietta (NY). He has also served as Principal Pops Conductor of the Fort Worth and Syracuse Symphony.    Guest conducting has included appearances with the St. Louis, Baltimore, Utah, Dallas, Oregon, Kansas City, Phoenix, Columbus, and North Carolina Symphony orchestras, as well as the Rochester and Naples Philharmonic.    He has conducted Symphonic, Ballet, Opera, Musical Theatre and Pops plus over 20 live film concerts including Pirates of the Caribbean, Fantasia, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Wizard of Oz, Star Wars, E.T, Home Alone, Polar Express, Elf, Nightmare Before Christmas, Psycho and seven of the Harry Potter films. Guest artists he has accompanied include Horacio Gutierrez, Rachel Barton Pine, Richard Stoltzman and Pops artists including Marvin Hamlisch, Peter Paul and Mary, James Taylor, Ben Folds, Kenny G, Vanessa Williams, Leslie Odom Jr., Gladys Knight, and Arturo Sandoval.  Other career highlights include the world premiere of Pegasus by Lowell Liebermann with the Dallas Symphony in 2001, his Carnegie Hall debut with the Buffalo Philharmonic in 2004, and the world premiere recording of Sylvan by Michael Torke which was commissioned ...

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This high-energy, dazzling tribute to the Queen of Soul features Drama Desk Award nominee  Capathia Jenkins and three-time GRAMMY-nominated artist  Ryan Shaw performing iconic favorites including “Respect,” “Think,” “A Natural Woman,” “Chain of Fools,” “Amazing Grace,” and more.  Program Various arr. Tompkins Aretha Overture Covey arr. Shoup Chain of Fools Bacharach / David arr. Waldin I Say a Little Prayer DeSylva / Brown / Henderson arr. Rhodes; Orch Stevens Birth of the Blues Wonder arr. Mossman Sir Duke Sager / Hamlisch arr. Raine Nobody Does It Better Traditional arr. Podd What a Friend We Have in Jesus / Climbing Higher Mountains Webb arr. Holcombe MacArthur Park Bates / Ward arr. Shoup America the Beautiful Redding arr. Holmes Respect – Intermission – Various arr. Norris Salute to Ray Charles Brown arr. Waldin I Got You (I Feel Good) Gordon arr. Holcombe Unforgettable Goffin / King / Wexler arr. Bachalis (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman Cooke A Change is Gonna Come Wonder arr. Holman Isn't She Lovely Warren arr. Hampton At Last Woods / Campbell / Connelly arr. Shoup Try a Little Tenderness Traditional arr. Podd Amazing Grace Franklin / White arr. Shoup Think (from The Blues Brothers) Naima Burrs, Guest Conductor Naima Burrs, M.M., is a violinist and conductor from Richmond, VA, with a Master of Music in violin performance from the University of Northern Iowa and a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Virginia Commonwealth University. She has performed with numerous orchestras, including the Richmond Symphony Orchestra and the Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra, and has held leadership roles such as concertmaster and principal second violin. Burrs has appeared on NPR's "With Good Reason" to discuss her career and perform works by African American composers. She was selected for the 2014 Scotia Festival of Music and has served as concertmaster for various projects, including Steven M. Allen's opera The Poet and a PBS documentary ...

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One of America’s most accomplished and in-demand Baritones today, Nathan Gunn, comes home to South Bend for one magical night with the Symphony for a power packed evening of Broadway’s biggest hits!  Nathan Gunn Nathan Gunn is an acclaimed baritone known for his diverse career in opera, musical theatre, and recital. Growing up in South Bend, Indiana, Nathan developed a passion for music after being introduced to Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte in high school. He studied music at the University of Illinois, where he is now a professor and codirector of Lyric Theatre @ Illinois. Nathan has performed on prestigious stages worldwide, winning awards like the Grammy for Best Opera Recording (Billy Budd). Notable roles include Papageno in the Met’s first HD broadcast. He also collaborates with musical theater stars and champions new works. Nathan recently debuted a one-man autobiographical show, Flying Solo. Alongside his wife, Julie Gunn, he founded Shot in the Dark Productions to support young artists. They reside in Champaign, Illinois, advocating for arts education and local cultural events Meet the Musicians Here!   Secure your seat with a Season subscription. Visit www.southbendsymphony.org or call 574-232-6343 to save your seats and get the best prices!

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