2011-12 Thief River Falls Entertainment Series Announced
Jim Strandlie announces this season’s lineup of performers in the Thief River Falls Concert Series. Shows are held at the Lincoln High School Auditorium.
Grand Forks Symphony Director Alexander Platt
GGFSO_-_Alexander_Platt_Interview_9-29-11.mp3Born in New York City, Alexander Platt has forged a unique career among the younger American conductors, combining a true commitment to regional orchestras with an ability to lead cutting-edge projects on the international scene. He directs the Grand Forks Symphony’s performance Saturday, October 1.
The program includes:
Music From the 40’s
Copland’s “Fanfare for the Common Man”
Copeland’s “Our Town”
Dvorak’s “American Suite”
Britten’s “Movements of a Clarinet Concerto for Benny Goodman”
“Salute to the Big Bands”