BIRMINGHAM – "Experience the Extraordinary" is the theme for the Birmingham-Bloomfield Symphony Orchestra's (BBSO) five-concert season, which begins its 33rd year at 7 p.m. Oct. 21.
Concerts are at the Temple Beth El at the intersection of 14 Mile and Telegraph road in Bloomfield Township. Adult admissions are $25, and students and children 18 and under are free.
The season's first concert program, entitled "The Three B's," includes music by Bach, Beethoven and Brahms. Charles Greenwell, music director and principal conductor of the BBSO, will conduct.
The concert also will feature special guest musicians – violinist Paula Elliot and cellist, Anthony Elliot. The concert program includes: Bach, "Passacaglia and Fugue in C minor (arr. Stokowski)"; Brahms, "Concerto in A minor for violin and cello"; and Beethoven, "Symphony No. 5 in C minor."
Reduced-price packages are available: the complete season of five concerts for $99 or "Your Choice" of any three concerts for $65. Special group rates are offered for more than 10 people. For ticket orders, call Ticket Hotlines at 248-645-BBSO or 734-525-7578.
Known to music lovers throughout Southeastern Michigan, the BBSO is an all-professional ensemble and performance outlet for talented musicians. The BBSO has won the Detroit Motor City Music Award for "Most Outstanding Community Orchestra" 12 times and actively supports educational music programs for students in area schools. More information about the BBSO is available visiting http://www.bbso.org.
'Experience the Extraordinary'
7 p.m. Oct. 21
Temple Beth El, Bloomfield Township
