Eastern Music Festival

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Eastern Music Festival, held annually in Greensboro, NC, is where classical music education and performance intersect. Join a dynamic community of students, mentors, and music lovers united by their passion. Every note tells a story, shaping the future of this timeless art form. This season, spanning June 22-July 27, 2024 boasts more than 65 classical performances over 35 short days featuring performances by our resident Eastern Festival Orchestra, Young Artist Orchestras, and guest artists: Béla Fleck (June 29), The Amernet String Quartet (July 1), US Air Force Heritage Winds Quintet (July 10, FREE), and more! Check out the 63rd season today at: https://easternmusicfestival.org/tickets Eastern Festival Orchestra: Romance & Revolution Gerard Schwarz, music director and conductor Santiago Rodriguez, piano RACHMANINOFF | Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor, op.30 Allegro ma non tanto Intermezzo: Adagio Finale: Alla breve STRAVINSKY | Le sacre du printemps (The Rite of Spring) Part I – Adoration of the Earth Introduction The Augurs of Spring; Dances of the Young Girls Ritual of Abduction Spring Rounds Ritual of the Rival Tribes Procession of the Sage The Sage Dance of the Earth Part II – The Sacrifice Introduction Mystic Circle of the Young Girls Glorification of the Chosen One Evocation of the Ancestors Ritual Action of the Ancestors Sacrificial Dance (The Chosen One)