Musician Spotlight: Michael Fedyshyn
HPO’s Principal Trumpet player Michael Fedyshyn always had music in his childhood home. His mother sang in a church choir and his grandmother would play classical recordings from the Baroque per…
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Program Notes – In Remembrance: Fanfare for the Common Man
Read MoreAs we get ready for our Remembrance Day concert this year, we thought you might like to learn more about the background behind the commemorative and patriotic works featured in our program for In Reme…
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5 Scary Symphonic Tunes to Set the Mood this Halloween
Read MoreFall is the best time of yearāthe leaves are changing and that familiar chill is in the air. The days are getting shorter and the stormy nights more frequent. Not to mention the unmistakable feeling…
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Guest Artist Spotlight: Joni NehRita
Read MoreIn case you haven’t heard, stunning soul singer Joni NehRita isĀ featured in tonight’sĀ concert Ray Charles: A Tribute. But wait…how can she really sing Ray Charles’ songs give…
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Playing with a Legend
Read MoreA big band starts up a jazzy song, the Raelettes are snapping to the beat and Ray Charles’ voice soars across the concert hall – the energy coming from the stage is electric. This is how m…
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Ray Charles: Architect of Soul Music
Read MoreThe legendary Ray Charles was an architect of soul music. He was a pioneer in creating cross-genre songs and established a distinct sound by combining R & B, rock, gospel and country music styles.…