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Archive: February, 2014
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Feb. 9, 2014 - With his touching and patriotic contribution to the war effort during World War II, Letter from Home, Aaron Copland evokes the strong emotions that are often experienced when a soldier receives a letter from loved ones back home. More than half a century later, Kevin Puts was inspired to create the opening music of his Clarinet Concerto after viewing a documentary on Arlington National Cemetery’s Section 60. It is a work he likens to a “book of memories,” and will feature clarinet soloist Gunnery Sgt. Michelle Urzynicok. The Marine Chamber Orchestra will continue to stir memory and imagination with the folk-inspired music of György Ligeti and Antonín Dvorák’s character pieces of imaginary legends. The concert is free and open to the public. The Rachel M. schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts center, NOVA is located at 3001 Beauregard St., Alexandria, VA; parking for $6 - Feb. 9, 2014 - With his touching and patriotic contribution to the war effort during World War II, Letter from Home, Aaron Copland evokes the strong emotions that are often experienced when a soldier receives a letter from loved ones back home. More than half a century later, Kevin Puts was inspired to create the opening music of his Clarinet Concerto after viewing a documentary on Arlington National Cemetery’s Section 60. It is a work he likens to a “book of memories,” and will feature clarinet soloist Gunnery Sgt. Michelle Urzynicok. The Marine Chamber Orchestra will continue to stir memory and imagination with the folk-inspired music of György Ligeti and Antonín Dvorák’s character pieces of imaginary legends. The concert is free and open to the public. The Rachel M. schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts center, NOVA is located at 3001 Beauregard St., Alexandria, VA; parking for $6