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Celebrate the 4th with Waterbury Symphony Orchestra

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Celebrate our Nation's Birthday with Waterbury Symphony Orchestra

Variations On A Fourth!
Presented virtually on YouTube
Saturday, July 4th, 7:30 p.m.



An exploration of themes and variations on traditional patriotic music that celebrates America's multicultural identity, including:

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  • Henri Vieuxtemps’ Souvenir d'Amerique Variations on "Yankee Doodle"
  • Charles Ives’ Variations on "America"
  • Moses Hogan's arrangement of Deep River
  • Francis Johnson’s Victoria Galop
  • John Philip Sousa’s Stars and Stripes Forever

The ensemble and soloists performing include WSO musicians and guest artists who have appeared with the Symphony in the past. This artistic tour de force includes internationally acclaimed soprano, Michelle Johnson; award-winning violinist Sirena Huang; the Grammy-winning Chestnut Brass Company, with WSO Principal Trumpet, John Charles Thomas; and acclaimed organist, Joseph Ripka. The event will be emceed by WSO Music Director & Conductor Leif Bjaland.

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