Music Makers
Butler County Symphony Orchestra has announced the concerts for its 65th season, which will begin Oct. 5.
The symphony association also has extended music director and conductor Matthew Kraemer's contract. The extension is for three years.
“We are thrilled to extend Matthew's contract,” said Ed Wadding, president of the orchestra, in a press release. “He brings a contagious passion for his love of music and in only one year has brought the orchestra to a new and higher standard.”
Kraemer said, “I am looking forward to continuing to work with this group of talented, professional musicians.
“From classical to contemporary, our 65th season has something for everyone. Acclaimed artists joining your Butler County Symphony, a screening of Charlie Chaplin's “City Lights” with the orchestra playing the soundtrack, and a Big Band concert in the spring — it's going to be an exciting season.”
The season includes:Opening night featuring Edward Arron, cello, Oct. 5“City Lights,” a film written and directed by and starring Charlie Chaplin, presented on the big screen with the orchestra performing the soundtrack live, Nov. 2Holiday Traditions with Butler native Elizabeth Matchett Freimuth, principal horn of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, along with the Slippery Rock University Choir, Dec. 14Celestial Fantasy with Igor Lipinski, piano, Feb. 8, 2014Sal Andolina's Big Band Bash with Buffalo Philharmonic clarinetist Sal Andolina in a tribute featuring American standards by Cole Porter, George Gershwin and Jerome Kern, March 8, 2014Dance! with Adé Williams, violin, April 12, 2014.Also new this year will be the opportunity to buy tickets for individual performances online at www.showclix.com.Individual tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for students.Season tickets featuring all six concerts are available for $100 at the symphony office at 259 S. Main St., from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays.All tickets will be assessed a handling fee.Call 724-283-1402 for more information.
