Waterbury Symphony Orchestra

Leif Bjaland
Music Director & Conductor

A Glorious Afternoon of Music with the Waterbury Symphony

The Waterbury Symphony Orchestra continues its 70th Season on Sunday, November 18th with an afternoon of Baroque and Classical music that features the music of Mozart, Bach and Vivaldi. The concert begins at 3:00 PM, with a pre-concert lecture that begins at 2:15 PM with Dr. Richard Gard.

The concert begins with a performance of Mozart’s Serenata notturna in D Major. As was the case with most of Mozart’s compositions during the late 1770’s, this piece was written and played as background music during a Viennese high-society gathering. However, the piece show no sign of the triviality that background music often has. It sweeps away the listener into the night air!

Principal Flutist Kim Collins is featured during the WSO's Nov. 18 concert.

The second piece of the concert features the Waterbury Symphony’s Principal Flutist, Kim Collins performing Johann Sebastian Bach’s Suite No. 2 in b minor for Flute and Orchestra. The elegant and light-hearted dance suite showcases Mrs. Collins’ mastery and effortless abilities on the flute.

The Naugatuck Valley Community College Choir, under the direction of Dr. Richard Gard, joins the WSO for the final part of the concert, performing Antonio Vivaldi’s Gloria. Written early in the 18th Century, the piece is a joyful piece that showcases both the Waterbury Symphony and the Naugatuck Valley Community College Choir. The piece also features vocal soloists Ashely Bell, Elisabeth Cernadas, Evelyn Gard and Lauren Smith.

Tickets for this glorious afternoon of music are $40, $30, $15 and $5 for students. Families can also purchase a Family Pack of tickets, consisting of two adult tickets and up to four child/student tickets, for $50. You can order tickets by calling the WSO office at 203-574-4283 or by visiting our E-Box Office.

Thank you to Secor, Cassidy, & McPartland, P.C. for sponsoring this concert.