WEE DRAM
SCOTCH TASTING PRE-PARTY
Sunday, November 5, 12:15 PM
NDSU President’s House
Shuttle from NDSU Festival
Concert Hall at 12:15
Join us for a Wee Dram Scotch Tasting Pre-Party!
Enjoy a curated variety of scotch + appetizers in preparation for the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra's SCOTLAND FOREVER concert! We will shuttle attendees from NDSU Festival Concert Hall at 12:15 to the NDSU President's House and shuttle back to the concert hall at 1:15. 21+ only. Slàinte mhath!
Masterworks 2 | Scotland Forever
Saturday, November 4, 7:30 pm
Sunday, November 5, 2:00 pm
Music Director Christopher Zimmerman
From a modest shirt to full-on tartan kilt, feel free to wear your plaid with pride and prepare for a musical feast full of bagpipes + Scottish surprises!
Audiences will be treated to captivating excerpts from the beloved score of "Braveheart" by the renowned composer James Horner. The music's sweeping melodies and epic grandeur will transport you to the rugged Scottish Highlands.
James Macmillan's "Larghetto for Orchestra" will provide a contemplative contrast, inviting listeners to delve into the depths of emotion. This expressive piece captures the essence of Scotland's serene beauty and introspective spirit, creating moments of profound reflection.
"An Orkney Wedding with Sunrise" by Peter Maxwell Davies will infuse the concert with a joyful and celebratory atmosphere. This piece paints a vivid musical portrait of a traditional Orkney wedding, complete with dancing and celebration, as the sun rises over the horizon.
The program will culminate in the brilliant "Gaelic Symphony" by the pioneering American composer Amy Beach. This symphony holds a special place in music history as it was the first symphony composed by an American woman to be published and performed by a major orchestra. This symphony reflects Beach's fascination with Gaelic culture and her ability to weave Celtic influences into a symphonic masterpiece.
Scotland Forever invites music enthusiasts, history buffs, and all who appreciate the magic of Scotland to come together in celebration of its rich musical legacy.
Excerpts from Braveheart - James Horner
Larghetto for Orchestra - James MacMillan
An Orkney Wedding with Sunrise - Peter Maxwell Davies
Gaelic Symphony - Amy Beach
THANK YOU to our concert sponsor:
Element Hotel
Pre-Concert Talks:
Enjoy Chris Zimmerman’s informal chats about the music with our guest artists 45 minutes before every concert in Beckwith Recital Hall.
Saturday, November 4, 6:45pm
Sunday, November 5, 1:15pm
Note - Rehearsals are not open to the public, including the dress rehearsal. For special requests to attend a rehearsal, please e-mail info@fmsymphony.org.
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