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Orchestra Iowa presents Brucemorchestra!

Outdoor concert at Brucemore Estate marks beginning of 2013-2014 season
Sunday, September 8 at Brucemore Estate, Cedar Rapids

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA- July 2013- Orchestra Iowa presents Brucemorchestra! on Sunday, September 8 at 7:00 p.m. at Brucemore Estate in Cedar Rapids. A historic site and community cultural center, Brucemores gorgeous estate and grounds are central to Cedar Rapids culture and heritage. Orchestra Iowa opens its 2013-2014 season with an outdoor concert for all ages. Brucemorchestra! features an array of the most famous music ever written, by composers such as Borodin, Rachmaninoff and Tchaikovsky. The idea for this concert is to make it classical, but crossover, said Timothy Hankewich, Orchestra Iowas music director. The intent is that almost everyone will recognize the pieces performed. Borodins Polovetsian Dances from his opera, Prince Igor, allows listeners to transcend the evening into an exotic new world. Also known as Strangers in Paradise from its use in an early 1900s Broadway musical, this recognizable piece will capture the hearts and minds of listeners. Arguably one of the most famous piano concertos ever written, Rachmaninoffs exhilarating masterpiece features Orchestra Iowas own Miko Kominami as piano soloist. Finishing the concert is Tchaikovskys Symphony No. 4, a musical tour de force that is guaranteed to have audiences leaping to their feet. Joined by the Cedar Rapids Concert Chorale and the choirs of Coe College and Mount Mercy University, the orchestra and choirs combine to provide a powerful musical experience.

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Gates will open at 5:30 p.m., and the performance will begin at 7:00 p.m. Audience members are welcome to arrive early and enjoy a gorgeous evening on the Brucemore Estates front lawn, located at 2160 Linden Drive SE. Bring a lawn chair and picnic basket to truly epitomize the outdoor experience. Refreshments may also be purchased at the performance. In case of inclement weather, the concert may be rescheduled to Monday, September 9 at 7:00 p.m. at the Brucemore Estate. If weather conditions persist, the performance will be held at the Paramount Theatre. Tickets for the performance range in price from $20-$35 and may be purchased online at orchestraiowa.org or by calling 319.366.8203. Tickets are also available through the Orchestra Iowa Ticket Office, 119 Third Avenue SE. The ticket office is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., and Saturday 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Brucemorchestra Sunday, September 8 at 7:00 p.m. Brucemore Estate 2160 Linden Drive SE, Cedar Rapids Tickets required, call 319.366.8203 Visit orchestraiowa.org Orchestra Iowa Timothy Hankewich, Music Director Program Alexander Borodin, Polovestian Dances Sergei Rachmaninoff, Piano concerto No. 2, Op. 18 Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Symphony No. 4 in F minor, Op. 36 Orchestra Iowa Orchestra Iowa is recognized as the states premier symphony orchestra, under the direction Timothy Hankewich, now in his eighth year as Music Director. Founded in 1921, the mission of Orchestra Iowa is "to foster enjoyment of, and support for fine symphonic music through quality performances, education, and community involvement". Its 82 professional musicians perform more than 120 public performances throughout the year, many of which can be heard on Iowa Public Radio and seen on Iowa Public Television. Orchestra Iowa showcases its artistic excellence each season through an accomplished array of classical, ballet, opera, popular, and chamber performances, in addition to extensive community education and involvement. ###