Movie themes and show tunes are the theme for Sunset & Symphony 2010 at Bok Tower Gardens
“Masterpieces from Stage & Screen” is this year’s theme for Bok Tower Gardens’ ninth annual Sunset & Symphony concert at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 6. The annual event draws thousands of picnickers who enjoy a musical evening as the sun sets atop Iron Mountain.
From Harry Potter to Sound of Music, Chicago, State Fair, Fiddler on the Roof and the Rocky Horror Picture Show, the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra with guest soprano Susana Diaz, will perform movie themes and show tunes as well as pops, light classics and patriotic favorites. Carillonneur William De Turk will perform the film music of Nino Rota who studied and composed original music for the Singing Tower. The tribute to the composer includes La Dolce Vita, “The Sweet Life,” and the Love Themes from Romeo & Juliet and The Godfather.
Children’s activities include the Instrument Petting Zoo at 4:30 p.m. Located on the Garden Activities Center lawn, children can try their hands at a variety of instruments with the help of Orlando Philharmonic musicians. Conductor Dirk Meyer will invite children to help direct the Orlando Philharmonic’s presentation of Harry’s Wondrous World.
The popular picnic contest will award prizes for Most Elegant, Most Original and Best Fall. Winners will be announced during intermission. Pre-ordered boxed picnic selections are available from the Blue Palmetto Café with food and beverages available for sale at the Hilltop Café concession from 3:30 to 8 p.m.
Visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets, insect repellent and flashlights. Handicapped parking and shuttle service will be available.
Tickets are $20 for the general public and $15 for members. Day of concert ticket prices are $25 for the general public and members. Children ages 5 to 12 are $8; children’s day of tickets $10; age 4 and under are admitted free. Tickets may be purchased at the Gardens (863-734-1222), the Orlando Philharmonic office (407-770-0071) or Chambers of Commerce in Bartow, Haines City, Lake Wales, Lakeland and Winter Haven.
Visit sunsetandsymphony.com or OrlandoPhil.org to purchase tickets online or for more information.
