Hartt Symphony Orchestra Performs at Cathedral of Saint Joseph, 3/11

In honor of the Cathedral of Saint Joseph's 50^th anniversary, The Hartt Symphony Orchestra presents a concert on Sunday, March 11, at 3:00 PM, at the Cathedral of Saint Joseph, 140 Farmington Avenue, Hartford.  Maestro Edward Cumming leads the orchestra in works that include Also Sprach Zarathustra by Richard Strauss and Symphony No. 3, also known as the Organ Symphony, by Camille Saint-Saëns, which features Ezequiel Menéndez, organ, also Director of Music for the Cathedral.  A suggested donation of $20 will be collected at the door.  Please call the University Box Office at 860.768.4228 or800.274.8587 or visit the Cathedral's web site at www.cathedralofsaintjoseph.com/music-sacredsounds.html for more information. 

Maestro Cumming said, "The opportunity for us to play in the magnificent space at the Cathedral of Saint Joseph is always a great experience-no less so this time around, as the Hartt Symphony Orchestra explores great music for organ and orchestra.  Of course many people will recognize the first two minutes of Strauss's Also Sprach Zarathustra from "2001: A Space Odyssey," but they may not be as aware of all of the glorious music that continues beyond the opening fanfare."

The Hartt School is the comprehensive performing arts school of the University of Hartford that offers innovative degree programs in music, dance, and theatre.  Founded 90 years ago, Hartt has been an integral part of the University of Hartford since its charter merged the then Hartt School of Music, the Hartford Art School, and Hillyer College to create the University in 1957.  2010 markEd Hartt's 90th year of providing world class performing arts education to students in Greater-Hartford and around the world.  With more than 400 concerts, recitals, plays, master classes, dance performances, and musical theatre productions a year, performance is central to Hartt's curriculum.  For more information about The Hartt School, visit www.hartford.edu/hartt.  

Pictured:  Maestro Edward Cumming, Director of Orchestral Activities, The Hartt School.