The Boston Landmarks Orchestra presents “The Longfellow Bicentennial Concert Celebration” March 25, 2007

The Boston Landmarks Orchestra will celebrate the 200th Anniversary of the birth of poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882), at the Longfellow Bicentennial Birthday Tribute. The Boston Landmarks Orchestra, conducted by Charles Ansbacher, will offer a stirring performance of “The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere” by Julian Wachner, narrated by David Connor, and the final movement of Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 9 with Ya-Fei Chuang as guest soloist. In addition, Matthew Pearl, author of the bestselling novel “The Dante Club” will give a tribute to Longfellow; the Haggerty School Chorus will sing Longfellow’s poem “Snowflakes” composed by Lauren Bernofsky; and baritone Brett Johnson will perform “A Psalm of Life.” This event is free and family friendly.

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