"The Best of Mexico & USA" Concert February 10, 2008

Santa Cecilia Orchestra under the baton of Music Director/Conductor Sonia Marie De Leon de Vega will perform an orchestra concert at Occidental College, Thorne Hall, Sunday, February 10 at 4:00 p.m.

The program includes Moncayo’s Huapango, one of Mexico’s most popular compositions, Chavez’s Sinfonia India which is considered one of his most nationalistic works, combing modernism and indigenous themes, Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring captures the essence of an ideal America, one of open fields and endless possibilities, and soloist Deborah Buck performs Barber’s violin concerto, a virtuoso showpiece.

Ticket prices: $24, $18 ( adults) and $5 for youth. Tickets are available by calling the Santa Cecilia Orchestra Office at (323) 259-3011 or logging onto www.scorchestra.org to purchase on-line.

Age: all ages

Official Website: http://www.scorchestra.org