Concerts at a Glance  

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Classical Mystery Tour: A Tribute To The Beatles
September 10, 2011 - El Dorado Municipal Auditorium
Kermit Poling,
conductor
Experience the very best of The Beatles in this one-time performance. The four musicians in Classical Mystery Tour look and sound just like The Beatles, but Classical Mystery Tour is more than just a rock concert.  The full show presents some 30 Beatles tunes sung, played, and performed exactly as they were written.  Hear "Penny Lane" with a live trumpet section; experience the beauty of "Yesterday" with an acoustic guitar and string quartet; enjoy the rock/classical blend on the hard edged "I Am the Walrus."  From early Beatles music on through the solo years, Classical Mystery Tour is the best of The Beatles like you've never heard them: totally live with your South Arkansas Symphony!

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The Planets
October 1, 2011 - El Dorado Municipal Auditorium
Kermit Poling,
conductor
KoEun Lee, piano
EDHS Womens Chorus
Strauss:
Theme from 2001 Space Odyssey
Saint Saens: Piano Concerto
Holst: The Planets
Phone Home! This must see event will feature images and film footage of the planets on a giant screen above the stage.  Enjoy the music and images that have inspired some of the greatest movies of our time.  And hear an up-and-coming-star, KoEun Lee, who recently won the prestigious Wideman Piano Competition.

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Haydn Seek
November 5, 2011 - First Baptist Church in Magnolia
318 E Main St, Magnolia, AR 71753

 Kermit Poling, conductor
Elizabeth O'Bannon, violin
Theresa Zale Bridges, oboe

Respighi: Ancient Airs and Dances No. 3
Bach: Concerto for Oboe and Violin in C minor, BWV 1060 
Haydn: Symphony No. 94 “Surprise”
Conductor Kermit Poling will lead the orchestra for this memorable program.  Two of the symphonies principal players will perform together as soloists.  Join us for a concert packed full of surprises!

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The Nutcracker
December 10, 2011 - El Dorado Municipal Auditorium
Kermit Poling,
conductor
Shrevport Ballet
Experience this timeless classic at the heart of El Dorado's year-end holiday celebrations. Whether a family tradition or a "once-in-a-lifetime" visit, your experience of this spectacular ballet will stay with you forever and bring in the Christmas cheer.

From the moment the lights come down, you will be transported to a magical destination filled with children, toy soldiers, mischievous mice, waltzing snowflakes, the Land of Sweets and some of the most glorious dancing on Earth.

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MLK Celebration Concert
January 9, 2012 - El Dorado Municipal Auditorium
Kermit Poling,
conductor
Awadagin Pratt, piano
The Community and Gospel Choir returns with guest artist Awadagin Pratt to deliver another memorable performance. Help celebrate our 15th year with this concert. 

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Broadway Today!
February 18, 2012
- El Dorado Municipal Auditorium
Kermit Poling,
conductor
A look at the current crop of Broadway hits, including exciting new musicals and long running favorites like Wicked¸ The Phantom Of The Opera¸ Les Mis¸ Jekyll & Hyde and Little Mermaid¸ along with exciting revivals of Chicago¸ Company¸ Rent and more!

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Video Games Live!
April 14, 2012 - El Dorado Municipal Auditorium
An immersive event created by the game industry featuring the best game music performed by the South Arkansas Symphony with choir combined with synchronized lighting, video, live action, and audience interactivity. The first and most successful video game concert in the world!

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