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• Opus Concert Café
  119 Third Ave. SE , Cedar Rapids
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  The Concert Hall at College Community
  401 76th Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids
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• The Gospel Music Ministry of Phyllis and Frankie Valens

  <p>Phyllis and Frankie Valens traveled full time in their gospel music ministry for seven years before coming off the road in 1997 to assist churches with their music programs. They have resumed their concert ministry on a part-time basis.</p><p>&nbsp;"Unique" and "inspiring" are words often used to describe their family concerts. Their music varies from classical to contemporary, southern gospel to traditional. Solos, duets, concert piano numbers, hand-signing and skits are features.&nbsp;</p><p>Frankie Valens was a nightclub singer in the late 1960s and 1970s. His wife, Phyllis, is an accomplished concert pianist and has written children's music for Standard Publishing's Vacation Bible School courses for 20 years.</p><p>They will perform two concerts: 6 p.m. Nov. 16 and 11 a.m. Nov. 17.</p>

  11/17/19 2019-11-17 11:00:00 -0600

  11:00 a.m.

  Tabernacle Baptist Church

  Coralville

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• Matt & Kristin Brooks LIVE! at the Opus Concert Cafe

  <p>Collaborating and performing together since 1999, Matt &amp; Kristin Brooks are a husband and wife duo originally from Eastern Iowa, but spent well over a decade in Austin, Texas. They write and perform original songs inspired by roots music, Americana, bluegrass, honky tonk, and traditional country. </p> 2019-11-09 22:00:00 -0600

  11/22/19 2019-11-22 19:30:00 -0600

  7:30 p.m.

  Opus Concert Café

  Cedar Rapids

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• Matt & Kristin Brooks LIVE! at the Opus Concert Cafe

  <p>Collaborating and performing together since 1999, Matt &amp; Kristin Brooks are a husband and wife duo originally from Eastern Iowa, but spent well over a decade in Austin, Texas. They write and perform original songs inspired by roots music, Americana, bluegrass, honky tonk, and traditional country. </p> 2019-11-23 22:00:00 -0600

  11/23/19 2019-11-23 19:30:00 -0600

  7:30 p.m.

  Opus Concert Café

  Cedar Rapids

  22.0

• Family Folk Machine Fall 2019 Concert: One Family

  <p>The Family Folk Machine is Iowa City’s intergenerational, non-auditioned community choir. With a mission to build community, educate about American history and culture, and catalyze individuals’ musical development, the Family Folk Machine’s 75-voice all-ages choir performs concerts for the Iowa City community along with a band. The fall 2019 concert will be “One Family”: songs about the stages of life, family relationships, and finding family in a community of supportive friends. “One Family” will showcase songs by Janis Ian, Bill Withers, Bob Dylan, Jeff Tweedy, Sade, Greg Brown, and others, along with five original songs about parenting, aging, and the human family.</p><p><br></p> 2019-09-01 17:00:00 -0500

  11/17/19 2019-11-17 15:00:00 -0600

  3:00 p.m.

  Englert Theatre

  Iowa City

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• Chamber Singers of Iowa City Choral Concert

  <p>This premiere choral organization will present a concert of music to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Moon Landing.&nbsp; Music of composers Mendelssohn, Brahms, Gjeilo, Ticheli, Thompson and others will round out this spectacular concert. &nbsp;</p> 2019-09-30 16:30:00 -0500

  11/24/19 2019-11-24 15:00:00 -0600

  3:00 p.m.

  Voxman Music Building, Recital Hall

  Iowa City

  1

• Iowa City Community String Orchestra Fall 2019 Concert

  <p>Join the Iowa City Community String Orchestra for its Fall 2019 concert: Sunday, November 24, 3pm, at the Englert Theatre. &nbsp;The concert is free and open to the public.</p><p><strong>Fall Program:</strong><br>Linda Robbins Coleman – Hibernia Suite: Land of Youth<br>Various solos with Hannah Holman, cellist<br>Suk – Serenade</p> 2019-11-14 16:30:00 -0600

  11/24/19 2019-11-24 15:00:00 -0600

  3:00 p.m.

  Englert Theatre

  Iowa City

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• ORCHESTRA IOWA POPS III: DISNEY IN CONCERT

  <h5>A TRULY MAGICAL EXPERIENCE!</h5><p>Orchestra Iowa is proud to present Disney’s Magical Music from the Movies, featuring four Broadway caliber vocalists, clips from iconic Disney movies like&nbsp;<em>Frozen</em>,&nbsp;<em>Beauty &amp; the Beast</em>,&nbsp;<em>Mary Poppins</em> plus more, a scripted narrative presented by the singers &amp; Maestro Hankewich, and some of the best known film music in cinematic history. We invite you to be enchanted with this full-length concert and enjoy your favorite Disney songs in a whole new way. . . live in concert!</p><p><br></p><h5>TICKET DETAILS</h5><p>Students age 17 &amp; under or in College are eligible for half-off tickets. Subject to availability. Zones 2-5 Only. Some other restrictions may apply.</p><p>Student &amp; College Tickets MUST be purchased through at the Ticket Office by phone at 319-366-8203 or in-person at 119 Third Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401.</p>

  2/22/20 2020-02-22 19:30:00 -0600

  7:30 p.m.

  PARAMOUNT THEATRE

  Cedar Rapids

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• Coe Symphony Orchestra Concert

  2019-09-12 15:00:00 -0500

  11/17/19 2019-11-17 14:00:00 -0600

  2:00 p.m.

  Coe College Sinclair Auditorium

  Cedar Rapids

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• The Texas Tenors

  <p><strong>Featuring the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra</strong></p><p><strong>Presented by the Dubuque Arts Council and Sponsored by the Falb Family Foundation</strong></p><p>The Texas Tenors will perform a special Christmas concert, “Deep in the Heart of Christmas,” accompanied by the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra. &nbsp;The trio has accumulated a long list of awards, accolades and an enthusiastic fan base, including three Emmy Awards for the PBS special “You Should Dream.” They have performed more than 1000 concerts around the world including a 24-city tour of the United Kingdom and China, and collaborations with some of the most prestigious symphonies in the United States. They were recently named the #10 Classical Artist in the world according to Billboard magazine and recently made their Canadian debut at the world-renowned Toronto Royal Conservatory of Music.</p><p>John and Alice Butler Hall</p>

  11/23/19 2019-11-23 19:30:00 -0600

  7:30 p.m.

  University of Dubuque Heritage Center

  Dubuque

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• SHUTTLEWORTH CHAMBER SERIES: COVALENT BLOOM

  <p>Blossom in a celebration of Spring with the Chamber Players of Orchestra Iowa in a Covalent Bloom Chamber concert that includes the first Beethoven String Quartet, and the Fantaisie for Harp and Violin by Saint-Saëns. Also on the program is Amy Beach’s Theme and Variations for Flute and String Quartet, and Miguel del Aguilar’s&nbsp;<em>Submerged</em> for Harp, Viola and Flute.</p><p><br></p><h5>PROGRAM</h5><p><strong>A.&nbsp;BEACH</strong><br>Theme &amp; Variations</p><p><strong>AGUILAR</strong><br><em>Submerged</em></p><p><strong>SAINT-SAENS</strong><br><em>Fantaisie</em> for Harp &amp; Violin</p><p><strong>BEETHOVEN</strong><br>String Quartet, Op. 18, No. 1</p><p><br></p><h5>TICKET DETAILS</h5><p>Students age 17 &amp; under or College Students are eligible for $10 Tickets. Subject to availability. Some restrictions may apply.</p><p>Student &amp; College Tickets MUST be purchased through at the Ticket Office by phone at 319-366-8203 or in-person at 119 Third Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401.</p>

  3/28/20 2020-03-28 19:30:00 -0500

  7:30 p.m.

  Opus Concert Café

  Cedar Rapids

  10

• SHUTTLEWORTH CHAMBER SERIES: METALLIC FROST

  <p>Melt away the chill of winter with the Chamber Players of Orchestra Iowa in a Metallic Frost concert comprised of music for piano and winds. Travel to Paris between the wars with Ibert’s Three Short Pieces, and travel Americana with the&nbsp;<em>Miniatures</em> for Wind Quintet based on traditional songs and hymns by William Grant Still. Masterwork compositions such as Mozart’s Divertimento in Bb, and Beethoven’s Quintet for Piano and Winds are also on the program.</p><p><br></p><h5>PROGRAM</h5><p><strong>MOZART</strong><br>Divertimento in B-flat</p><p><strong>PIAZZOLLA</strong><br><em>Milonga Sin Palabras</em></p><p><strong>J.&nbsp;IBERT</strong><br><em>Trois Pièces Brèves</em></p><p><strong>W.G.&nbsp;STILL</strong><br><em>Miniatures</em></p><p><strong>BEETHOVEN</strong><br>Quintet for Piano &amp; Winds</p><p><br></p><h5>TICKET DETAILS</h5><p>Students age 17 &amp; under or College Students are eligible for $10 Tickets. Subject to availability. Some restrictions may apply.</p><p>Student &amp; College Tickets MUST be purchased through at the Ticket Office by phone at 319-366-8203 or in-person at 119 Third Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401.</p>

  1/10/20 2020-01-10 19:30:00 -0600

  7:30 p.m.

  Opus Concert Café

  Cedar Rapids

  10

• SHUTTLEWORTH CHAMBER SERIES: METALLIC FROST

  <p>Melt away the chill of winter with the Chamber Players of Orchestra Iowa in a Metallic Frost concert comprised of music for piano and winds. Travel to Paris between the wars with Ibert’s Three Short Pieces, and travel Americana with the&nbsp;<em>Miniatures</em> for Wind Quintet based on traditional songs and hymns by William Grant Still. Masterwork compositions such as Mozart’s Divertimento in Bb, and Beethoven’s Quintet for Piano and Winds are also on the program.</p><p><br></p><h5>PROGRAM</h5><p><strong>MOZART</strong><br>Divertimento in B-flat</p><p><strong>PIAZZOLLA</strong><br><em>Milonga Sin Palabras</em></p><p><strong>J.&nbsp;IBERT</strong><br><em>Trois Pièces Brèves</em></p><p><strong>W.G.&nbsp;STILL</strong><br><em>Miniatures</em></p><p><strong>BEETHOVEN</strong><br>Quintet for Piano &amp; Winds</p><p><br></p><h5>TICKET DETAILS</h5><p>Students age 17 &amp; under or College Students are eligible for $10 Tickets. Subject to availability. Some restrictions may apply.</p><p>Student &amp; College Tickets MUST be purchased through at the Ticket Office by phone at 319-366-8203 or in-person at 119 Third Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401.</p>

  1/11/20 2020-01-11 19:30:00 -0600

  7:30 p.m.

  Opus Concert Café

  Cedar Rapids

  10

• Faculty Recital

  <p dir="ltr">Faculty Recital</p><p dir="ltr">Benjamin Laur, baritone</p><p dir="ltr">7:30 p.m. – Ringer Recital Studio</p><p dir="ltr">Hear the sounds of Benjamin Laur in a wonderful solo recital.</p><p dir="ltr">Free and open to the public.</p>

  2/25/20 2020-02-25 19:30:00 -0600

  7:30 p.m.

  Ringer Recital Studio, Armstrong Hall

  Mount Vernon

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• Symphonic Orchestra and Choral Concert

  <p dir="ltr">Symphony Orchestra and Choral Concert with guest choirs from Solon High School and Kennedy High School, Cedar Rapids</p><p dir="ltr">7:30 p.m. – King Chapel</p><p dir="ltr">Joining the Cornell College ensembles in a performance of the large-scale work "Gloria" by Karl Jenkins will be the Cedar Rapids Kennedy High School and Solon High School choirs, both directed by Cornell alumni.</p><p dir="ltr">Free and open to the public.</p>

  4/17/20 2020-04-17 19:30:00 -0500

  7:30 p.m.

  Cornell College, King Chapel

  Mount Vernon

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• Coe Concert Choir Concert

  2019-10-01 20:00:00 -0500

  4/18/20 2020-04-18 19:00:00 -0500

  7:00 p.m.

  Coe College Sinclair Auditorium

  Cedar Rapids

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• Symphonic Band Concert

  <p dir="ltr">Symphonic Band Concert</p><p dir="ltr">7:30 p.m. – King Chapel</p><p dir="ltr">Free and open to the public</p>

  4/03/20 2020-04-03 19:30:00 -0500

  7:30 p.m.

  Cornell College, King Chapel

  Mount Vernon

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• Vocal Concert: Song of love, triumph and hope

  <p>Kirkwood Community College's select vocal ensembles present an evening of timeless melodies and poems, through contemporary choral and vocal jazz arrangements.</p>

  11/22/19 2019-11-22 19:30:00 -0600

  7:30 p.m.

  Kirkwood Community College, Ballantyne Auditorium

  Cedar Rapids

  0

• ORCHESTRA IOWA MASTERWORKS VI: RACH 3

  <h5>JOYCE YANG’S EXCITING ENCORE!</h5><p>Beloved pianist from a couple years ago, Joyce Yang returns to Orchestra Iowa to perform Rachmaninoff’s monumentally difficult Piano Concerto No. 3. The final masterworks concert of the season,&nbsp;RACH&nbsp;3, also includes the lyrical Brahms Symphony No. 1.</p><p><br></p><h5>PROGRAM</h5><p><strong>G.L.&nbsp;FRANK</strong><br>Coqueteos from Leyendas:&nbsp;<em>An Andean Walkabout</em></p><p><strong>BRAHMS</strong><br>Symphony No. 1</p><p><strong>RACHMANINOFF</strong><br>Piano Concerto No. 3<br>Joyce Yang, Piano</p><p><br></p><h5>TICKET DETAILS</h5><p>Students age 17 &amp; under are eligible for a&nbsp;FREE&nbsp;ticket with paying adult. Subject to availability. Zones 2-5 Only. Some restrictions may apply.</p><p>College Student tickets can be purchased for $10.</p><p>Student &amp; College Tickets MUST be purchased through at the Ticket Office by phone at 319-366-8203 or in-person at 119 Third Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401.</p>

  5/29/20 2020-05-29 19:30:00 -0500

  7:30 p.m.

  Coralville Center for the Performing Arts

  Coralville

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• Steel Drum Ensemble Concert

  <p dir="ltr">Steel Drum Ensembles Concert</p><p dir="ltr">7:30 p.m. – King Chapel</p><p dir="ltr">Cornell's active steel drum program is one of the most sought-after performing groups on campus. The steel drum program has been a part of the Cornell College Music Department for 20 years and its bands have toured extensively throughout the U.S. and internationally. Directed by Dr. Martin Hearne.</p><p dir="ltr">Free and open to the public.</p>

  3/27/20 2020-03-27 19:30:00 -0500

  7:30 p.m.

  Cornell College, King Chapel

  Mount Vernon

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• Holiday Choral Concert: Rutter's Magnificat

  <p><strong>When:&nbsp;</strong>Saturday, December 14th<br><strong>Time:&nbsp;</strong>7:30pm<br><strong>Where:&nbsp;</strong>St. Paul's United Methodist Church<br>1340 3rd Ave. SE<br>Cedar Rapids, IA 52403</p><p><strong>TICKETS: $15 in Advance, $20 at the Door, Students and Children are FREE</strong></p><p><strong>www.crcc.booktix.com</strong><br><br>The Cedar Rapids Concert Chorale will be joined by St. Paul's &nbsp;Carillonneurs for this Holiday choral and bell spectacular. The program will feature Rutter's "Magnificat" with the brilliant soloist (former Miss Iowa), Jessica Pray.</p> 2019-10-30 21:00:00 -0500

  12/14/19 2019-12-14 19:30:00 -0600

  7:30 p.m.

  St. Paul's United Methodist Church

  Cedar Rapids

  15

• Piano Sundays

  <p>Now in its 13th year, the Piano Sundays concert series at the Old Capitol Museum has showcased the most talented University of Iowa faculty and students in the UI School of Music. Each concert is supported by West Music of Coralville and presents a unique set of musical selections ranging from Back to Bartok, Jenni to Ginastera, Mozart to Mussorgsky, and more!<br><br>2019-2020 Series:<br>September 29th - Ksenia Nosikova, Tammie Walker and UI piano students<br>November 3rd – MTNA State winners<br>February 2nd- Rene Lecuona and Studio<br>March 1st - Uriel Tsachor and Studio<br>April 5th- Alan Huckleberry and Studio</p> 2019-09-09 14:30:00 -0500

  2/02/20 2020-02-02 13:30:00 -0600

  1:30 p.m.

  Old Capitol Museum

  Iowa City

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• Piano Sundays

  <p>Now in its 13th year, the Piano Sundays concert series at the Old Capitol Museum has showcased the most talented University of Iowa faculty and students in the UI School of Music. Each concert is supported by West Music of Coralville and presents a unique set of musical selections ranging from Back to Bartok, Jenni to Ginastera, Mozart to Mussorgsky, and more!<br><br>2019-2020 Series:<br>September 29th - Ksenia Nosikova, Tammie Walker and UI piano students<br>November 3rd – MTNA State winners<br>February 2nd- Rene Lecuona and Studio<br>March 1st - Uriel Tsachor and Studio<br>April 5th- Alan Huckleberry and Studio</p> 2019-09-09 14:30:00 -0500

  3/01/20 2020-03-01 13:30:00 -0600

  1:30 p.m.

  Old Capitol Museum

  Iowa City

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• Piano Sunday

  <p>Now in its 13th year, the Piano Sundays concert series at the Old Capitol Museum has showcased the most talented University of Iowa faculty and students in the UI School of Music. Each concert is supported by West Music of Coralville and presents a unique set of musical selections ranging from Back to Bartok, Jenni to Ginastera, Mozart to Mussorgsky, and more!<br><br>2019-2020 Series:<br>September 29th - Ksenia Nosikova, Tammie Walker and UI piano students<br>November 3rd – MTNA State winners<br>February 2nd- Rene Lecuona and Studio<br>March 1st - Uriel Tsachor and Studio<br>April 5th- Alan Huckleberry and Studio</p> 2019-09-09 14:30:00 -0500

  3/05/20 2020-03-05 13:30:00 -0600

  1:30 p.m.

  Old Capitol Museum

  Iowa City

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• Christmas at Heritage: The Sound of Christmas

  <p>Celebrating year seven, this UD tradition once again promises to bring renewed spiritual meaning to your Christmas season. UD’s Department of Fine and Performing Arts celebrates the birth of</p><p>Christ through a concert presentation featuring the UD choirs and UD Wind Ensemble with live narration and special music from guest artist Elisabeth von Trapp. Elisabeth is the granddaughter of Maria and Baron von Trapp of The Sound of Music fame. &nbsp;The heavenly acoustics of John and Alice Butler Hall provide the perfect backdrop for this festive occasion. Complimentary holiday refreshments and live music from UD’s Jazz Ensemble will immediately follow the concert.</p>

  12/06/19 2019-12-06 19:30:00 -0600

  7:30 p.m.

  University of Dubuque Heritage Center

  Dubuque

  14

• Keyboard Festival Faculty Concert

  <p>Coe Keyboard Faculty present a concert.</p> 2019-09-24 20:00:00 -0500

  1/31/20 2020-01-31 19:00:00 -0600

  7:00 p.m.

  Coe College

  Cedar Rapids

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• Keyboard Festival Faculty & Student Concert

  <p>Coe keyboard faculty and students present a concert.</p> 2019-09-24 20:00:00 -0500

  2/01/20 2020-02-01 19:00:00 -0600

  7:00 p.m.

  Coe College

  Cedar Rapids

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• City Circle Theatre Company presents Evita: In Concert

  <p><em>Evita</em> is the passionate, exhilarating story of Eva Peron who used her charisma and charms to rise from her penniless origins to political power as the first lady of Argentina. Winner of seven Tony Awards including Best Musical, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s tour-de-force musical with an electrifying score is filled with unforgettable Broadway numbers including its grand anthem, “Don’t Cry For Me Argentina.”&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><em><strong>Student Rush:</strong> Students with a valid school ID can attend the 7:30 PM performance Saturday, February 15 for only $10. Student rush tickets are available starting one hour before the performance through the Box Office.</em></p><p><br></p><p><em><strong>Group Discounts:</strong> Groups of 10 or more can save 15%; contact the Box Office for details.</em></p> 2019-07-25 22:00:00 -0500

  2/14/20 2020-02-14 19:30:00 -0600

  7:30 p.m.

  Coralville Center for the Performing Arts

  Coralville

  14

• City Circle Theatre Company presents Evita: In Concert

  <p><em>Evita</em> is the passionate, exhilarating story of Eva Peron who used her charisma and charms to rise from her penniless origins to political power as the first lady of Argentina. Winner of seven Tony Awards including Best Musical, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s tour-de-force musical with an electrifying score is filled with unforgettable Broadway numbers including its grand anthem, “Don’t Cry For Me Argentina.”&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><em><strong>Student Rush:</strong> Students with a valid school ID can attend the 7:30 PM performance Saturday, February 15 for only $10. Student rush tickets are available starting one hour before the performance through the Box Office.</em></p><p><br></p><p><em><strong>Group Discounts:</strong> Groups of 10 or more can save 15%; contact the Box Office for details.</em></p> 2020-02-15 22:00:00 -0600

  2/15/20 2020-02-15 19:30:00 -0600

  7:30 p.m.

  Coralville Center for the Performing Arts

  Coralville

  14

• City Circle Theatre Company presents Evita: In Concert

  <p><em>Evita</em> is the passionate, exhilarating story of Eva Peron who used her charisma and charms to rise from her penniless origins to political power as the first lady of Argentina. Winner of seven Tony Awards including Best Musical, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s tour-de-force musical with an electrifying score is filled with unforgettable Broadway numbers including its grand anthem, “Don’t Cry For Me Argentina.”&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><em><strong>Student Rush:</strong> Students with a valid school ID can attend the 7:30 PM performance Saturday, February 15 for only $10. Student rush tickets are available starting one hour before the performance through the Box Office.</em></p><p><br></p><p><em><strong>Group Discounts:</strong> Groups of 10 or more can save 15%; contact the Box Office for details.</em></p> 2020-02-16 22:00:00 -0600

  2/16/20 2020-02-16 19:30:00 -0600

  7:30 p.m.

  Coralville Center for the Performing Arts

  Coralville

  14

• ORCHESTRA IOWA MASTERWORKS IV: REBELLIOUS RUSSIANS

  <h5>DMITRI ‘S DEFIANT OVATION!</h5><p>Ballet Quad Cities will join Orchestra Iowa on stage for a new interpretation of Stravinsky’s&nbsp;<em>Dumbarton Oaks Concerto</em> in the March Masterworks Rebellious Russians concert. Other rebellious composers on the program include Alexander Borodin with his well-known&nbsp;<em>Polovtsian Dances</em> from his opera, “Prince Igor,” and the bad boy composer of the Soviet Union, Dmitri Shostakovich. The orchestra will conclude with his heart-thumping Symphony No. 5.</p><p><br></p><h5>PROGRAM</h5><p><strong>STRAVINSKY</strong><br><em>Dumbarton Oaks Concerto</em>&nbsp;<br>with Ballet Quad Cities</p><p><strong>BORODIN</strong><br><em>Polovtsian Dances</em></p><p><strong>SHOSTAKOVICH</strong><br>Symphony No. 5</p><p><br></p><h5>TICKET DETAILS</h5><p>Students age 17 &amp; under are eligible for a&nbsp;FREE&nbsp;ticket with paying adult. Subject to availability. Zones 2-5 Only. Some restrictions may apply.</p><p>College Student tickets can be purchased for $10.</p><p>Student &amp; College Tickets MUST be purchased through at the Ticket Office by phone at 319-366-8203 or in-person at 119 Third Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401.</p>

  3/06/20 2020-03-06 19:30:00 -0600

  7:30 p.m.

  Coralville Center for the Performing Arts

  Coralville

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