Imagine: A warm summer evening, beautiful Green Lake and the debut performance of the 2016 World Youth Symphony Orchestra! Under the direction of conductor JoAnn Falletta, WYSO will perform selections evoking both moving and stationary images: Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition and a suite from Shostakovich’s score for the film The Gadfly.
JoAnn Falletta currently serves as artistic director for the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, a position she has held for the past 15 years. Beyond her commitment to the Buffalo Philharmonic, Falletta is in high demand as a guest conductor, appearing at the helm of internationally recognized orchestras such as the London Symphony, China National Symphony and Orchestra National de Lyon. Falletta is also a leading advocate of youth musicians and women conductors.
Join the Glenn Miller Orchestra for a star-spangled Fourth of July spectacular! Founded by Glenn Miller in 1938, the original Glenn Miller Orchestra produced swing hits—now jazz standards—such as “Tuxedo Junction,” “Moonlight Serenade” and “In the Mood.”
Today’s 18-piece ensemble keeps Glenn Miller’s popular and patriotic legacy alive in toe-tapping performances.
Glenn Miller classics and patriotic tunes round out an all-American performance for the whole family.
Politics is serious business. Or is it? Back by popular demand, the Capitol Steps return to the Interlochen stage.
Founded in 1981 by Senate staffers planning Christmas-party entertainment, the Capitol Steps have been hilariously deconstructing political headlines ever since.
This election year, take a break from Facebook rants and television advertisements and enjoy the humor inherent in our political system.
July 5, 2016 – 8:00pm
Ticket price(s): All Seats $32.00
Corson Auditorium
Five-time Grammy Award nominee Michael Feinstein is arguably best-known as a singer whose penchant for crooning the classics of the Great American Songbook has garnered him critical praise and a legion of devoted followers. However, his acumen as a historian, author, archivist and expert on this music is equally as important and allows him an insight into the heart, soul and creation of each timeless song. From Gershwin to Sinatra and back again, Feinstein’s voice, style and intelligence give each tune a special place in his powerful performances.
Referred to as “The Ambassador of the The Great American Songbook,” singer and musical historian Michael Feinstein has built a career over the last 30 years bringing the music created in the 1930s-60s to audiences around the world. With five Grammy Award nominations, as well as several Emmy nominated PBS-TV specials, his acclaimed NPR series, his sold-out concerts around the globe, his appearances at venues like The White House, Buckingham Palace, Hollywood Bowl, Carnegie Hall and Sydney Opera House—Feinstein’s work as an educator and archivist define him as one of the most important musical forces of our time.
