Youth Orchestra of the Americas AND a different kind of Top 30 weekend!

Hi again!

It is really feeling like summer this week....with heat and humidity, no less! I'm glad that you're listening to WCRB this summer....and being so great about supporting our station and our events! Last Wednesday night, we had another huge turnout for the "Landmarks Festival at the Shell."

This Wednesday night should be extraordinary: Benjamin Zander will conduct the Youth Orchestra of the Americas. Seventy-five of the most talented young musicians from across the Western Hemisphere have come together this summer for an international tour of concerts and community outreach programs. And, this Wednesday night, we’ll be treated to the orchestra performing Rachmaninov’s Piano concerto #2 featuring the pianist Gabriela Montero, and Dvorak’s Symphony #4! Our free concert begins at 7 at the Hatch Shell. Bring a friend, a picnic, and be ready for a great evening. And remember to stop by and say hi.....I'll look forward to meeting you!

This coming weekend on WCRB, we're putting together a different kind of top 30 countdown.....we'll be counting down the 30 greatest Symphonies of all time! To be sure, any top 30 list of this sort is subjective in nature....one thing is certain, however....we have a weekend of incredible music planned! Our "Top 30 Symphonies" weekend begins Friday afternoon at 4. Oh...and by the way, we will be featuring the complete works....not just individual movements! Enjoy! :)

Thanks again for listening to WCRB....and for taking the time to read my blog today!

Mark