Back in My Day Education Concert

Back in My Day Education Concert – a cinematic journey through three centuries of orchestral history! Join us at Seven Hills Church in Florence and watch the symphonic story unfold, from the bright Baroque brilliance of Handel’s “Hornpipe” from *Water Music* (1717) to the thunderous opening of Beethoven’s Symphony 5 (1808), the soaring prelude of Wagner’s *Lohengrin* (1848), Stravinsky’s shimmering *Firebird* finale (1919), and the electric rhythms of the 20th‑century classics “Hoe‑down” from *Rodeo* (1942) and Pirates of the Caribbean’s *Curse of the Black Pearl* (2003). The program then turns to the intimate, candlelight performance of Haydn’s “Farewell” Symphony (1772), showcases the prodigy 11‑year‑old violinist Harin Lee as she takes the lead in the third movement of Max Bruch’s Violin Concerto (1866), and concludes with the exhilarating “Wide Receiver” NBC Sunday Night Football Theme by John Williams (2011). Captured by four or more professional cameras, the concert film offers close‑up views of every section, the conductor, and the musicians, giving you a front‑row experience from your screen. Near the end, a lively question‑and‑answer session lets students and teachers engage directly with the conductor and performers, while remote schools can submit questions in advance or via text. Don’t miss this immersive, educational showcase that celebrates the evolution of the KSO and Western music—see the orchestra grow in size and sound, learn fascinating facts about its composers, and discover how the era and environment shaped their masterpieces.