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The Mansfield Symphony opens its season this Saturday, September 17 at 8:00 pm with “An American Journey,” dedicated to American composers and the beauty of America.
One piece featured in this performance is “Lincoln Portrait;” in addition to its popularity as a work by celebrated American composer Aaron Copland, the narrated piece is dedicated to honoring the life and service of the 16th president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln.
When it came to choosing a narrator for this piece, it made sense to include someone locally who, like Lincoln, has dedicated their life to honoring our great country. Joining the ranks of previous narrators for this piece including Maya Angelou, Neil Armstrong, Phylicia Rashad, Alec Baldwin, Tom Hanks, Samuel L. Jackson, James Taylor, and many more will be Colonel Michael Howard of the 179th Airlift Wing.
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In a masterful finale concert like no other, the Mansfield Symphony celebrates the season and honors the past on Saturday, May 14 at 8:00 PM with “1001 Nights”. The concert will feature the Mansfield Symphony Chorus and special guest vocalists, Heidi Kirschenheiter-Vega (soprano) and Andrew Potter (Bass), on both classic and innovative works that will catch the attention of all music-lovers.
“We are very excited to bring to all of you our 1001 Nights concert. The title is a direct reference to Scheherazade, one of the most exotic, sensual, and thrilling pieces of music ever written. With virtuosic solos by our own concertmaster, Victor Beyens, and many other of our principal instruments, this piece is not only a thrilling way of telling a beautiful story but also a showcase of your incredible Mansfield Symphony” said Mansfield Symphony Conductor, Octavio Más-Arocas.
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This Valentine’s Day, Mansfield’s premiere jazz ensemble returns to the Renaissance stage as the Artistic Jazz Orchestra presents “Romance at the Ren—A Swingin’ Valentine’s Day.”
AJO Artistic Director Paul Martin leads this fabulous ensemble in a collection of dance-worthy favorites to present the very best in big band jazz! An evening not to be missed, bring new energy to your Valentine’s Day date night with drinks, dessert, and dancing at the Renaissance with the Artistic Jazz Orchestra.
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The Mansfield Symphony continues its season Saturday, February 12 at 8:00 pm with “The Titan,” a Side by Side concert with members of the Mansfield Symphony Youth Orchestra (MSYO) that will be performed onstage at the Renaissance Theatre.
The Mansfield Symphony presents a concert side by side with members of the Mansfield Symphony Youth Orchestra, performing Mahler’s “Titan” Symphony No. 1, a lush piece of well-known classical repertoire featuring innovative themes, including the use of the string bass on an iconic “Frère Jacques” solo.
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The Mansfield Symphony opens its season this Saturday, September 18 at 8:00 PM with “Harmony in Nature,” a brand new, hybrid concert that will be performed onstage at the Renaissance Theatre and simultaneously streamed outside to the Ren Backlot for patrons to enjoy under the stars.
The Harmony in Nature concert will be a welcome new experience for music lovers as the symphony performs Jean Sibelius’ Symphony No. 2, accompanied by masterful projections of beautiful landscapes from around the world.
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The Shawshank Big Band traveled to Galion on Sunday evening to play its first concert of 2021.
The Band performed two full sets of music during the first East Porch Concert of the season at the Gill House on Harding Way West. The Gill House is a member of Destination Mansfield – Richland County and Haunted Mansfield.
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This Thursday evening, there will be a concert at The Brickyard.
Not your typical fare, mind you. Rather, the Mansfield City Schools Choir Department will present the Middle School and Senior High Spring Concert under the stars in the heart of downtown Mansfield.
“A Breath of Fresh Air” will take place at 6:00 PM. It will be free and open to the public; attendees are asked to bring your own chair. Food trucks will be on hand. More…
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The spirit of the season is alive and well in Richland County, and certainly is strong on Park Avenue West.
The Renaissance Theatre has announced a remainaged Holiday Special to be broadcast on television and virtually. The concert will feature the Mansfield Symphony and Chorus, with additional performances from local artists including: More…
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The Shawshank Big Band, headquartered in Mansfield, performed in concert Sunday evening at the First United Church of Christ pavilion in Galion. Here the band, under the direction of Damian Boyd, performs a portion of Glenn Miller’s “Little Brown Jug.” More…
The Mansfield Symphony Orchestra will present its fourth concert of the 2019-2020 OhioHealth Symphony Series, “Revolutions” on Saturday, February 8 at 8:00 PM at the Renaissance Theatre in Mansfield, Ohio. Under the direction of Octavio Más-Arocas, the event will feature a program celebrating Russian-themed masterworks of some of the world’s greatest composers.
The Mansfield Symphony Youth Orchestra, under the direction of Randy Heidlebaugh, will join the symphony. Together, the groups will perform Sibelius’ Finlandia, “Bacchanale” from Saint-Saens’ Samson and Delilah, and end with the rousing, revolutionary Shostakovich Symphony No. 12. More…
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Famed A Cappella Choir “The Thirteen” will present Tallis Through the Looking Glass at St. Peter’s Church in Mansfield on Tuesday, October 22 from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM (cost: $10). Thomas Tallis, who is considered one of England’s greatest composers, lived in the sixteenth century and performed his works for royalty including Henry VIII. More…
The Mansfield Symphony Youth Strings will present “A Knight’s Journey,” the Fall Concert of the 2019-2020 Mechanics Bank Education Series on Sunday, November 10 at 3:00 PM at the Mansfield Senior High School Auditorium. Under the direction of Anthony Springer (pictured), the program will feature both classical and contemporary repertoire ending with OSU’s Hang On Sloopy. More…
The Mansfield Chamber Music Players will present the Twenty Third Annual Donald Bernhardt Memorial Chamber Music Concert Sunday, October 13 at 4:00 PM in the Conard Performance Hall in Riedl Hall at The Ohio State University – Mansfield. This eclectic chamber music concert featuring strings and winds is free and open to the public.
This year’s concert will include the woodwind quintet, “Roaring Fork” by Eric Ewazen, String Quintet #4 by Adolphe Blanc, and Nonetto op. 198 by Andreas Spath. More…
The St. Peter’s Music Series continues this month with a performance by a noted soprano soloist.
Elizabeth Perryman & Friends perform this Saturday, May 25 at 7:30 PM inside the St. Peter’s Catholic Church sanctuary in downtown Mansfield. Perryman will perform both sacred and classical selections, including several works from the operatic repertoire. More…
It is altogether fitting with the somber news coming from Paris this week that local musical organizations are joining together to perform two masterworks of the French classical repertoire.
Under the batons of Music Director Octavio Más-Arocas and Choral Director Brian Nabors, the Mansfield Symphony Orchestra will join forces with over 100 singers from the Symphony Chorus and the Shelby Chamber Choir to perform “Fin Magnifique,” May 11 at 8:00 PM at the Renaissance Theatre. More…
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