Great Performers Concert Series

About the Series

The Great Performers Concert Series is graciously sponsored by Gertrude C. Finley and Eileen S. Star and typically features music of the Great American Songbook or music of the Big Band/Swing Era.

Guy Lombardo's Royal Canadians

Aug 3 2008 - 7:00pm
Conducted by Al Pierson

Reserved Seating $25
($24 Seniors, $23 Opera House Members)
Great Performers Concert Series

Countless people remember with nostalgia the tradition of Guy Lombardo with his Royal Canadians playing at New York's Waldorf-Astoria on New Year's Eve.  Since the death of Guy Lombardo in 1977, "Auld Lang Syne" has continued to be performed by various bands before enthusiastic audiences throughout the world.

Those who look back remember that distinctively recognizable style - the exaggerated saxophone vibratos, the clipped brass phrases and a vocal styling that immediately identifies the orchestra as Guy Lombardo's.  But the most important ingredient of the Lombardo band was its consistency in playing wonderful tunes like "Seems Like Old Times," "Boo Hoo," "Coquette" and "Sweethearts on Parade."

Guy Lombardo's music lives on as Al Pierson takes the baton to perform "the sweetest music this side of Heaven."

Attending from out of town?  Consider staying at one of the area's beautiful inns or bed & breakfasts as part of an overnight performance package.

 

 


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