Thursday, August 4, 2011

Cal Phil at the Arboretum Aug. 6

The fourth concert of this summer’s spectacular Festival On The Green series takes place at the Arboretum on August 6, 2011 with Rogers & Hammerstein In Europe. The exciting concert pairs songs of Broadway’s greatest musicals with classics by Rossini and Tchaikovsky. Without missing a beat, acclaimed Maestro Victor Vener and Cal Phil will continue to enlighten and entertain audiences at Walt Disney Concert Hall with a Sunday August 7, 2011 matinee.



Broadway sensations Brandi Burkhardt and Derek Keeling join Maestro Vener, Cal Phil and the Cal Phil chorale for performances from such popular musicals as The Sound of Music, South Pacific, Carousel, Kismet and Oklahoma alongside performances of beloved classics Romeo and Juliet and the William Tell Overture.





“Rogers & Hammerstein In Europe is a fantastic show featuring songs that people love to sing along with,” said Vener of the concert he designed that blends “timeless great music” in a unique setting. “Beautiful music and song will fill this weekend at Festival on the Green and Walt Disney Concert Hall.”



The 2011Festival On The Green summer concert series marks the last to take place at the Arboretum. After more than 15 highly successful years at this venue, Cal Phil is proudly -moving across the street to Santa Anita Park beginning summer 2012.



Whether seated comfortably around tables or on a blankets, audience members are able to enjoy their favorite food and beverages before and during the concerts. Picnic suppers created by noted local caterers and restaurants including King’s Row Gastro Pub, Robins BBQ, Bristol Farms and Dog Haus, the city’s newest hot spot for Gourmet Hot Dogs, Burgers and Sausages, are available at the Festival Village; wine, beer, coffee and soft drinks are available from the Philharmonic Fountain. Concertgoers may also bring their own food and beverages. Live pre-concert entertainment is provided by point08 Jazz Club, allowing patrons to relax and enjoy their meals while enjoying the finest in live jazz from the redwhite+bluezz jazz stage. Gates open at 5:30pm with the concert beginning at 7:30pm.



The series continues on with That’s Entertainment paying homage to some of music’s greatest moments such as Fiddler on the Roof and Gustav Mahler’s Titan Symphony on the season’s final concerts August 20, 2011 and August 21, 2011.


To purchase tickets call 626.300.8200 or visit www.calphil.org

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