Great Escapes

These enjoyable concerts blend pops with a sprinkling of light classics in the intimacy of Holley Hall. 

I Love a Parade (Great Escapes 2)

Leif Bjaland, conductor

Wednesday, December 17, 5:30 p.m., Holley Hall
Thursday, December 18, 7:30 p.m., Holley Hall
Saturday, December 19, 5:30 p.m., Holley Hall
Sunday, December 20, 8 p.m., Holley Hall

Everyone loves a parade! Enjoy this toe-tapping assortment of holiday favorites and exciting parade-inspired works.

Glamour Girls (Great Escapes 3)

Dirk Meyer, conductor

Wednesday, January 14, 5:30 p.m., Holley Hall
Thursday, January 15, 7:30 p.m., Holley Hall
Friday, January 16, 5:30 p.m., Holley Hall
Saturday, January 17, 8 p.m., Holley Hall

We pay tribute to inspirational women and the muses of great artists. Featured are selections from Madame Butterfly, Gigi, The Girl in Red Satin, Funny Girl and La Traviata.

Going Green (Great Escapes 4)

Dirk Meyer, conductor

Thursday, March 19, 7:30 p.m., Holley Hall
Friday, March 20, 5:30 p.m., Holley Hall
Saturday, March 21, 8 p.m., Holley Hall

Take a musical journey through the great outdoors with selections from The Sound of Music, Swan Lake and Autumn Leaves.

Water Under the Bridge (Great Escapes 5)

Dirk Meyer, conductor

Wednesday, April 22, 5:30 p.m., Holley Hall
Thursday, April 23, 7:30 p.m., Holley Hall
Friday, April 24, 5:30 p.m., Holley Hall
Saturday, April 25, 8 p.m., Holley Hall

Set sail on a musical voyage that includes pieces from Showboat, Brigadoon, Moon River and Smetana’s The Moldau.

Night and Day (Great Escapes 6)

Dirk Meyer, conductor

Wednesday, May 6, 5:30 p.m., Holley Hall
Thursday, May 7, 7:30 p.m., Holley Hall
Friday, May 8, 5:30 p.m., Holley Hall
Saturday, May 9, 8 p.m., Holley Hall

Cole Porter’s classic Night and Day, together with favorites by Mozart, Mussorgsky and Strauss, makes up an exceptional finale to this Great Escapes season.

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Great Escapes Series Title Sponsor:

Virginia Toulmin

Wednesday Twilites

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Claire Levin

Thursday Casual Classics

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Friday Concert Lites

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Carolynne C. Smith

Saturday Enchanted Evenings

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Vivian Kouvant