Apollo's Fire to Perform Vivaldi's FOUR SEASONS, 4/16

Apollo's Fire shakes the dust off these beloved pieces by the hit pop composer of the 18th century. Discover what Jeannette Sorrell calls the "rock 'n' roll" qualities of Vivaldi's music! The Four Seasons features dynamic violinist Olivier Brault and the colorful sonorities of plucked instruments. Julie Andrijeski, Johanna Novom and René Schiffer solo in a concerto that was transcribed by Vivaldi's biggest admirer - J.S. Bach.

These concerts are made possible in part through the support of the Lake Geauga Fund of the Cleveland Foundation.

Tickets range from $20-$68 with special rates for students, seniors, and young adults (under 30). Tickets are available online at HYPERLINK "http://www.apollosfire.org" www.apollosfire.org and by phone at (216) 320-0012 or (800) 314-2535. In the Fairlawn location, student tickets are free, underwritten by the GAR Foundation.

Local Performances: A free pre-concert lecture will be given one hour prior to each event.

Thursday, Apr. 16, 7:30 PM FAIRLAWN Lutheran Church (3415 West Market St.)

Friday, Apr. 17, 8:00 PM ROCKY RIVER Presbyterian Church (21750 Detroit Rd.)

Thursday, Apr. 23, 7:30 PM Morley Hall, Lake Erie College PAINESVILLE (391 West Washington St.)

Saturday, Apr. 25, 8:00 PM Fairmount Presbyterian Church, CLEVELAND HTS. (2757 Fairmount Blvd.)

Sunday, Apr. 26, 4:00, St. Noel Church, WILLOUGHBY HILLS (35200 Chardon Rd.)

Family Concerts: Apollo's Fire will also present "A Day in Vivaldi's Orphanage." Fun for the whole family, these popular 45-minute family programs are for ages 6-96. Adult Tickets are $10; Child (under 18) Tickets are $5. General admission.

Saturday, Apr. 11, 2:00 PM St. Paul's Episcopal Church, CLEVELAND HTS. (2747 Fairmount Blvd.)

Sunday, Apr. 12, 3:00 PM First United Methodist Church, ARKON (263 East Mill St.)

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